OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 12 • Two Sections • 18 pages • July 30, 2021
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Second medical cannabis processing facility is coming to The Village By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
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Heritage Hall: “As part of our ongoing commitment to the health and safety of our campus community, Heritage Hall continues to monitor updates and recommendations from the CDC, the state of
A packed agenda required a late night for city officials at the recent Village Council Meeting. Council members considered ordinances pertaining to medical cannabis processing, home sharing and updates to city zoning requirements to allow for tattoo and body piercing establishments within city limits. The council considered an application for a specific use permit from Kirk Reid, representing Captain Kirk’s medical cannabis processing facility, to establish and operate a medical cannabis processing facility at 9412 N. Georgia in The Village. In a letter of intent sent to the council, Reid outlined he planned to establish the processing facility in accordance with OMMA (Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority) guidelines to prepare medical marijuana edibles including candy, soups, and freeze-dried products. “There will be no extractions,” Reid said in his letter. “All extractions will be bought separately and applied to edibles.” Reid said his establishment would not require a commercial oven or gas stoves. He said his business also makes CBD products as well as non-medicated food items. Captain Kirk’s Edibles will not be open to the public, but rather sell to distributors. After long discussions and questions for Reid, the council voted unanimously to approve a specific use permit for the business. “I don’t think there are any adverse problems with this type of business opening (in The Village),” Mayor Sonny Wilkinson said. “There are no volatile processes taking place and they, more than most, will make sure their products are secure.
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Immersive Van Gogh in Chicago, Dallas and 17 U.S. cities, is a blockbuster exhibit seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris, France. Notice the couple lower right in this Chicago picture for a perspective of the size. See story more photos By Vicki Clark Gourley on Page 2
It’s almost time to go Back to School By Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern While last school year certainly was unprecedented due to the pandemic, the 2021-22 school year brings new challenges for Fridayland schools. Each school and district has different measures in place to ensure the safety of their stu-
dents and staff, while the threat of COVID-19 still roams. These schools will follow state guidelines for managing COVID-19 while using their judgment to make decisions about how they hope to provide students with the best experience. Fridayland schools announced the following protocols for the upcoming school
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Pointer national LLS All-Star runner-up After raising $124,000 during a 10week campaign, Mary Blankenship Pointer was named the National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year runner-up. In 2018, Pointer was nominated to run in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year Campaign. She raised over $70,000 that year and was named the 2018 Woman of the Year. Nominated by the LLS Board of directors and leadership team, Pointer came back in 2021 to represent Oklahoma in the national All-Star
Alumni Man and Woman of the Year campaign. Established during the 2014 campaign, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society initiated the All-Star program for Man and Woman of the Year alumni to represent their local campaign nationally by using their talents, contacts and creativity to raise funds and to highlight that the fight is not over until there are cures for all. This month’s All-Star Celebration honored 32 candidates nationwide. Pointer’s overall engagement with the See POINTER, Page 5
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Cafe Terrace at Night, by Vincent Van Gogh at the Chicago exhibition of “Immersive Van Gogh.” At right, Starry Night.
Immersive Van Gogh By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher From creators of the blockbuster exhibit first seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris and after a sold-out run in Toronto, the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit makes its mark at a historic venue in the heart of Dallas! Lighthouse Dallas at 507 S Harwood Street – an extraordinary space in the heart of Dallas - hosts the show. I love Chicago, so Mary Blankenship Pointer and I traveled there to see the exhibit. It is more spectacular than we could have imagined. “A blockbuster digital experience that has
taken the art world by storm!” – Artnet news “A completely new way of encountering Art!” – CTV Renowned for transforming venues into unforgettable art experiences, the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit strives to highlight the unique architecture of its spaces while integrating influences from its history and community. Get ready to be transported. Lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s works. Wander through entrancing, moving images that highlight brush strokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the genius.
You will be immersed in Van Gogh’s art, from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889), and so much more. Astonishing in scale and breathtakingly imaginative, visitors will experience Van Gogh’s art in a completely new and unforgettable way. The exhibit is designed and conceived by Massimiliano Siccardi, with soundtrack by Luca Longobardi, who both pioneered immersive digital art experiences in France.
Spend night at Camp Trivera after Cookies & Cocktails A menu created by local restaurants using Girl Scout Cookies will be the focal point of the 10th Annual Cookies & Cocktails fundraising event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13 at Camp Trivera, 2508 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City. The event, hosted by Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma (GSWESTOK), features unique sweet and savory snacks and beverages with Girl Scout Cookies serving as an ingredient in every item. Attendees will sample treats and vote for
their favorites as they explore the camp. “We are thrilled to really use Camp Trivera this year,” said Cookies & Cocktails Co-chairman Leah Roper. “The committee has been working hard to make our 10th year the best yet. There will be a scavenger hunt for guests to explore the camp while eating their bites and catching up with friends.” For the first time, Cookies & Cocktails guests will be able to stay overnight at Camp Trivera for an additional fee. Overnight
guests will be treated to a campfire and s’mores, continental breakfast and surprise activities. Prices for sleeping accommodations range from $50 for a spot on the hammock deck to $1,000 for a tree house that sleeps 10. Options for those spending the night also include pizza, beer and wine deliveries for an additional fee. “Guests can pitch a tent, sleep in the treehouses, or
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2021 Cookies & Cocktails Co-Chairmen Leah Roper and Bria Hanlon.
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bunk down for the night in our themed rooms,” said Roper. “Capacity is limited, and overnight guests must purchase a ticket to Cookies & Cocktails to be eligible to stay the night. Capacity is limited, so those who want to experience the camp in this way should book now.” Funds raised through Cookies & Cocktails support the GSWESTOK higher awards programming, pro-
VILLAGE From Page 1 “This business will bring additional employees to the city and delivery people who can always stop for groceries, lunch, gas or other items while in The Village providing an indirect source of tax revenue.” The Village already has a medical cannabis processing facility and dispensary at 2322 W. Hefner Road that performs extraction of THC and makes edibles. “Dispensaries are allowed by state law and regulated by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority,” said Stone. “Cities cannot regulate the location of dispensaries in commercial zones, or ban them, but they must be at least 1,000 feet from a school.” The Village will now have two processing facilities with the approval of the special use permit. The city also has six medical marijuana dispensaries. The council also unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s Code of Ordinances allowing for home sharing licensing and zoning allowances. The approval adds definitions, requirements, frees and provisions for providing lodging accommodations in private homes located in The Village. “I’m very happy the council approved this
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viding resources for Girl Scouts who take the initiative to earn their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Each of these awards are given to girls who identify and assist with needs in their communities, making the world a better place. Safety precautions for this event include indoor/outdoor spaces, activities spread around the camp and a mask requirement with plans to transition to a drive-thru experience if necessary. Tickets to Cookies & Cocktails are available at
ordinance,” said Mayor Wilkinson. “I think it’s a great example of being proactive while respecting the rights of business owners and their customers.” During discussions, the council deliberated the need to know where bed and breakfast properties are located within the City, who owns them and the need for property owners that live within a 50-mile radius of The Village. “I think that’s (50mile radius) a good number because it puts someone about an hour at most from reaching the property if there’s an emergency,” said Wilkinson. “Out of town property owners are of course welcome. If the radius proves problematic one way or the other, we can always readdress that.” City Manager Bruce Stone said, “We will attempt to notify existing B&B owners about the new licensing requirements and obtain a list of operators in The Village. We have no plans to grandfather existing establishments and will provide a ‘reasonable’ period to existing
gswestok.org. Options include $60 for general admission or $80 for VIP access to be the first to taste these treats. Sponsorships are also available and start at $500, which includes two tickets for the event. Overnight accommodations can be reserved at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/overnight21. For more information about tickets and overnight accommodations, contact Maile Hopkins, fund development manager, at (405) 528-4475 or mhopkins@gswestok.org.
Airbnb to obtain the license. “Area HOAs can establish their own rules to regulate these types of uses,” he added. “Changing plat restrictions would involve a legal process that might be more than most HOAs would want to take on. Some HOAs might already have rules against or regulating airbnbs in their subdivisions.” In other business: • The council unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance 761 adding “art gallery” and “tattoo parlor and body piercing establishment” to the list of general uses allowed in the C-2 zoning district. A C-2 zoning district pertains to commercial zoning and the retail establishments located within. “Tattoos are now commonplace for people of all walks of life, whereas that was not the case in the 1970s (when the ordinance originated),” said Stone. • The council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to solicit competitive bids for drainage improvements on Oxford Way and Britton Road.
Stone said flooding frequently occurs in the area and expects costs to be in the range of $200,000. He said he hopes the project will start in September and be completed within 120 days to avoid inclement weather this winter. • The council has adopted a new policy requiring those wishing to address the City Council to fill out a request to be heard form prior to each council meeting. “I’ve wanted us to implement a like policy for a number of years,” said Mayor Wilkinson. “This isn’t a response to a specific incident or group, we just needed a way to respect everyone’s time, ensure relevant comments are being addressed and for public record.”
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Sports Weekly UP NEXT Saturday, July 31 @ Louisville City FC Saturday, August 7 vs. Memphis 901 7:30 p.m., Taft Stadium Wednesday, August 11 @ Atlanta United II, 6 p.m. Saturday, August 14 @ Indy Eleven, 6 p.m. Sunday, August 22 vs. Louisville City 5 p.m., Taft Stadium Sunday, August 29 vs. Rio Grande Valley 5 p.m., Taft Stadium
Energy FC goes on road to Louisville OKC Energy FC hits the road this Saturday to Kentucky for a United Soccer League (USL) match at Lousiville City FC. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Central time. Following Saturday’s game, the Greens play in the friendly confines of Taft Stadium three times out of five games in August.
Oklahoma City hosts Memphis 901 on Aug. 7 to open the month and ends it with two home games against Louisville City on Aug. 22 and Rio Grande Valley on Aug. 29. Greens earn 5th clean sheet in 0-0 draw Three saves from CJ Cochran and a strong defensive effort help Energy FC to a scoreless draw against Sporting KC II last Saturday night at Taft Stadium. Jaime Chavez came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 28th minute when Sam Rogers’ ball over the
top of the SKC defense fell perfectly in stride for the striker, but SKC goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh did well to come off his line and close down the angle to make the save from 10 yards. Though the defensive unit prevented most efforts from finding their way to CJ Cochran, the goalkeeper was called upon on a few occasions. His best save of the night came in the 35th minute when Jamil Roberts’ low volley from a narrow angle was strongly palmed away before Conor Donovan headed to safety. Aidan Daniels looked
like he might be the one to open up the scoring with efforts from long range in the 45th and 51st minutes that tested McIntosh, but both times the goalkeeper was up to the task. The draw moves Energy FC up to 18 points, remaining in fourth place in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. Louisville leads the Eastern Conference’s Central Division by two points over Birmingham Legion with Tulsa FC in third with 19 points. The top four teams from each division qualify for the playoffs. – From energyfc.com
OKC Dodgers continue 6-game series at Round Rock This wekeend, Oklahoma City Dodgers continue a 6-game series at Round Rock, Texas, through Aug. 3, followed by series at Albuquerque from Aug. 5-10. The Dodgers return home starting Aug. 12 for a 6-game series against Round Rock. A highlight of the series is Aug. 13 for the first of three “89’er Nights” and Friday fireworks following the game at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
OKC finishes off August with a series at Sugar Land and home against Las Vegas. Single-game, season and group-rate tickets are available through the stadium box office or at okcdodgers.com. Peters scores winning run in walk-off D.J. Peters scored the game-wining run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Dodgers a 3-2 victory over Sugar Land last
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Monday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Peters, pinch-running for Yoshi Tsutsugo who walked to open the inning, worked his way around the bases on a single and wild pitch before scoring the walk-off run when Carlos Asueja reached on a fielders choice. Oklahoma City built a 2-0 lead over the first five innings, before Sugar Land tied the game with 2-run rally in the sixth inning. Christian Santana drove in the first run in the second inning with a single to score Matt Davidson. In the fifth inning, Omar Estevez scored on a line-drive single by Keibert Ruiz. Ruiz went 3-for-4 with a double and drove in a run to lead the Dodgers (37-34), while Santana finished with two hits. Pitcher Garrett Cleavinger struck out four and didn’t allow a run or hit over the final two innings to earn his first win of the season. – From okcdodgers.com.
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Dr. Nyla Khan presents talk on book Dr. Nyla Ali Khan was featured speaker at the home of Cindy and Lance Ruffel as she discussed her book “Educational Strategies for Youth Empowerment in Conflict Zones: Transforming, not Transmitting, Trauma” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021). The author, motivated by her father’s death and her love for her home country of Kashmir, wrote of healing broken emotions and her thoughts on a road to change and healing. Dr. Khan did her master’s degree and obtained her Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma. In 2015, Kahn
POINTER From Page 1 LLS-Oklahoma Chapter has had a total impact of over $360,000. Pointer said she wants to help Oklahomans battling blood cancer.by doing her part to improve the quality of life for Oklahoma patients and their families through financial assistance support services. It takes money to keep making the tremendous strides
From left: Hosts Lance and Cindy Ruffel, Rebecca Thompson, Victoria Woods, cohost Pat Carr and Dr. Nyla Khan.
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was named to the advisory council for the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women.
She is a prolific author and well received speaker. Cohost for the event was Pat Carr.
towards a cure that have been developing in recent years by LLS, she said. “I chose to come back and run as an AllStar for 2021 because there are so many that are near and dear to me who have been touched
by blood cancer,” she said. “It was special to run this year alongside Oklahoma Man of the Year Candidate, Steve Saak, a close friend of over 30 years who survived stage 4 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.”
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CALENDAR EXHIBITS Through Aug. 8 • Last Chance The 49th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale displays the 264piece collection of original paintings and sculp ture at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum through Aug. 8. The works displayed in Prix de West are available for purchase and will not be on display to the public again once the exhibition closes. For more info on Prix de West and the artists, visit national cowboymuseum.org/p rixdewest.
FUNDRAISERS Aug. 12 • Odyssey Project The Odyssey Project returns Aug. 12, for an evening of food, drinks, art, music and meaningful conversa tion benefiting City Care’s work to end cycles of social injus tice and extreme poverty in our com munity. The event will host 200 guests on the Third Floor of the City Place building in downtown OKC. The event is inspired by a short film, produced by Wes Gillett, featur ing Latoya and Jamael and their five children who, as a family, expe rienced homelessness in Oklahoma City. While we can’t all relate to the despair of experiencing home
OKC Zoo announces arrival of bat‐eared foxes
ArtNow 2021 Opening • As befits a state that is home to Native Amer icans, immigrants, refugees and the descen dants of slaves, Oklahoma art contains multi tudes. Opening to the public July 30, ArtNow 2021 — the first in Oklahoma Contempo rary’s new downtown home — proudly dis plays the rich diversity of the state’s art com munity. In its new biennale format, ArtNow 2021 features 27 Oklahoma artists, led by 2021 Focus Award honoree Bert Seabourn. The inaugural award recognizes the multital ented printmaker, painter and sculptor, who taught at Oklahoma Contemporary for years, for his contribution to the state’s cultural landscape. In addition to the new, biennial format, ArtNow fans will find another change: Art is no longer being sold off the walls. ArtNow has evolved from an art sale and party to a fullfledged exhibition, on view in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery through Sept. 13. As always, admission to Oklahoma Contemporary is free. Visitors can reserve their slot at okcontemp.org/tickets. lessness, we can reflect on times we have felt alone, misun derstood, or invisible. The power of The Odyssey Project is that it humanizes the expe rience of our city’s most vulnerable. This year’s event is pre sented by ADG. To purchase tickets, please visit City CareOKC.org/theodyss eyproject. Aug. 26 • Engaging Men Event YWCA Oklahoma City’s Engaging Men lunch eon provides critical funding for YWCA OKC, the leading provider of victim services for domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in Oklahoma County and the surrounding area. This year, Major League Baseball All Star Darryl Strawberry
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will speak. During the event each guest is asked to make a least a $100 donation. By donating, guests will be showing their com mitment to ending domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in our com munity. Registration begins at 11:00 am with the program from 12:00 1:00 pm at the Embassy Suites OKC Downtown/Medical Center, 741 N Philips Ave. Please contact Stephanie Bryce at sbryce@ywcaokc.org to be added as a guest or table host. July 31 is the new date for the OKC Pride Alliance Parade at 10 am at the intersection of Fred Jones and Sheridan. Pre‐parade Dance Party is at 8 am featuring drag artists, awards and DJ.
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com JoJo Siwa Feb. 1, 2022 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 14, 2022 Zoo Amphitheatre: Foo Fighters Aug. 7 Judas Priest Oct. 16 Matchbox Twenty June 22, 2022 Theatre: Master Class (Lyric) Sept. 15Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall:
The newest members of the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s animal family, a male and female bat-eared fox, can be seen by Zoo guests in their habitat located adjacent to Lion Overlook, next to the swift fox habitat. Both bat-eared foxes arrived at the Zoo from the Wildcare Foundation in Noble, Okla., as a result of an animal rescue. The bateared fox pair had been privately owned and not given the proper care and welfare they needed to thrive; therefore, the Zoo was contacted about providing a forever home for this African savanna species. The male bat-eared fox is approximately 2-years-old and the female is approximately 9-years-old. “Since arriving at the Zoo, the bat-eared foxes have been in quarantine at the Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital and are now adjusting to their new habitat near Lion Overlook,” said Tyler Boyd, OKC Zoo curator of carnivores. “It’s been several years since bat-eared foxes have been a part of the Zoo’s animal family, so we’re really thrilled to provide them a permanent home.” Native to the savannas and scrublands of eastern and southern Africa, bat-eared foxes are generally nocturnal carnivores who have a diet of insects (termites and ants) and mice. They live in mating pairs with their
young and have an average life span of up to 13 years in human care. They are known for their enormous ears, which can grow to over five-inches-long. Their large ears not only provide a very good sense of hearing, but also work to regulate their body temperature. According to the International Union for Conservation Nature, bat-eared foxes are listed as a species of least concern, meaning their population in the wild is not currently under threat.
Have you heard? The Oklaho‐ ma City Zoo is currently in its sum‐ mer hours and open daily open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last entry no later than 4 p.m. Pur‐ chase advance tickets at okczoo.org/tickets and avoid the entry lines. Regular admission is $12 for adults and $9 for children ages 3‐ 11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Children two and under are admit‐
ted free. Stay connected with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter, Insta‐ gram and TikTok. Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by becoming a ZOOfriends member. Starting at $45, memberships can be pur‐ chased at ZOOfriends.org and pro‐ vide access to the OKC Zoo for an entire year plus, additional bene‐ fits and discounts. To learn more about Zoo happenings, call (405) 424‐3344 or visit okczoo.org.
My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) Sept.28Oct.3 Neil Degrasse Tyson Oct. 5 Alice (In Wonderland) Oct. 2224 Alton Brown Live Nov. 7 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Heroes Ball July 30 Art of Brunch July 31 Cork & Canvas Aug. 5 Odyssey Project Aug. 12
Prix de West Goodwill Fashion Show Paseo Arts Festival Redbud Classic Western Heritage Awards Annie Oakley Luncheon Memorial Marathon Rodeo Hall of Fame Beaux Arts Ball
Through Aug.8 Aug. 20 Sept. 46 Sept. 1112 Sept. 1718 Sept. 29 Oct. 23 Nov. 1112 Nov. 27
Lyric brings Master Class to Water Stage this fall Patrons are invited to take a seat in the classroom of an opera legend this fall, as Lyric returns to the Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage to present the Tony Award-winning play Master Class. Performances are slated Sept. 15 through Oct. 3. Written by American playwright Terrence McNally, the production is presented as a fictional master class taught by larger-than-life opera singer Maria Callas near the end of her life, in the 1970s. Alternately dismayed and impressed by the students who parade before her, Callas retreats into recollections about the glories of her own life and career. Callas, born in 1923 and died in
1977, is recognized as one of the most influential opera singers of the 20th Century. Featuring excerpts from famous operas sung live by her students, Callas shares with us the rewards and sacrifices taken in the name of art. Master Class will be directed by Lyric’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “It is an honor to direct Master Class by one of America’s greatest playwrights, Terrence McNally, who passed away last year due to COVID. His plays and musicals are some of the highlights of my theatrical career, both as an audience member and director,” Baron said. Starring as the esteemed opera
singer is Natalie Cordone, who is making her Lyric Theatre debut. Cordone has headlined concerts with the Colorado Symphony and Orlando Philharmonic, performed with Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and Winter Park Playhouse and starred in the Off-Broadway production of Tony ‘N Tina’s Wedding. Lyric’s production will include three, rotating casts of actors portraying students in Callas’ class – one for each week of the three-week run. Master Class is Lyric’s fourth show of the 2021 season, running Sept. 15 to Oct. 3, with performances at 7:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday; 8 pm
Friday; Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. The production contains adult language and content. Additionally, Lyric will present a world-premiere staged reading of the play Concerto by Alan Olejniczak on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 pm on the Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage. The free event, which chronicles the professional and personal struggles of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, will be presented on stage by Baron, Olejniczak and Alexander Mickelthwate of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Tickets are available online at LyricTheatreOKC.org or by phone at (405) 524-9312.
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We really don’t have the authority over all calories By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger My wife and I once attended a well-known charismatic church. We had friends who attended there, and at their invitation, we went to a small group meeting. There were quite a large number of people there, and when I say “large,” I mean most of them were bigger in girth than my wife and I. I assumed we were going to have dessert later, as this class was bringing in some of the most decadent and decorated desserts I have ever seen. They even arranged their chairs around the table full of desserts. I was already beginning to like this class. If this was a typical small group, sign me up. Our church fights over whether we should serve coffee. But then something changed. The teacher got up and told us that when Jesus resurrected, He told us He had been given “all authority,” and with this authority, we could go out and proclaim Christ to the lost. So far, I really liked this guy. Then he began teaching on the word “all,” saying “all” means “all.” We have authority over governments; we have authority over the enemy, and he went into a long list. Then he stopped for that dramatic pause and continued in a lower voice, “And Jesus has given us all authority over calories.” Have you ever been somewhere and you let out an uncontrollable laugh, but you were the only one laughing? His words hit me so hard I let out one of those
loud cackles. Everyone turned to look at me strangely. I thought the teacher was joking, but he went on. “Yes,” he said, “we have authority over the calories in each one of these desserts, and we can call upon the resurrection power of Jesus to cast them out and lose weight.” The class nodded in agreement, amen-ing his words. Then it dawned on me: This wasn’t a Bible class but a class for overweight people. They would not learn to control their diets but to ask Jesus to remove calories, so they could keep on eating and still lose weight. “This can’t be true,” I thought. But then a rather large man got up and gave a personal testimony of how he had lost 10 pounds since he learned how to have all authority over calories. Before I could object, the group stood up and began crying out to Jesus to rid the desserts of the calories. When they believed they had every calorie chased out of the room, out came plates and forks, and the gorging began. I walked away from that small/large group meeting feeling sorry for these people. They had been blinded by Satan. What God defines, Satan redefines. I don’t think Jesus died a cruel death, taking on the sins of the world, so we could gorge on decadent desserts. Ever since I’ve been in the ministry, I’ve dealt with this type of misguided theology on a regular basis. Just recently, I have seen a sharp uptick on this kind of unbiblical teaching rising in our churches today.
They use phrases for it such as “power evangelism,” where you sit in a room and listen to God. You close your eyes, and you call out a word based on the first thing that comes to your mind. The leader compiles a list of these words. Someone might yell out “blue shoes,” another, “penguin” and another “iron monkey.” You then spend the rest of the day trying to find an iron monkey who is wearing blue shoes with a penguin on his shirt. To be clear, all true evangelism is power evangelism. Unless the Holy Spirit shows up to convince and convict a person of their sins and the need for a Savior, they cannot receive the new birth. If you want to hear from God, get into His Word: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Rom. 10:17, ESV). It might sound good and even sound like God, but Eve thought the same thing in the Garden of Eden. Nowhere in the Bible does it say we have been given all authority; each time we hear this, it is Jesus who tells us that His Father has given Him all authority. If you are interested in more of this false theology and want an answer to it, I would suggest you visit the Dog Backwards podcast, which tackles issues of the Gospel being polluted. This is an hour-long expose’ on the new movement that is coming across our country. This podcast is produced by my son, Caleb Moore, who is the pastor of Catoosa First. Also, if you want to lose weight, meet me at The Cheesecake Factory.
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DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021; Friday, July 23, 2021; Friday, July 30, 2021) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-1502 In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
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Chasha Nicole Blair, Plaintiff vs. James Earl Blair, Defendant The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of _______ and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 30 day of July 2021, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker, Deputy Clerk
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021; Friday, July 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2021-753 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA JERALDINE WOFORD, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Wanda Jeraldine Woford, 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 the named Personal Representative at: Kirk Lee Woford c/o Conner L. Helms Helms Law Firm One NE 2nd Street, Suite 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 on or before the following presentment date: October 1, 2021 or the same will be forever barred. DATED this 19 day of July, 2021. /s/Conner L. Helms Conner L. Helms, OBA No.12115 Scott A. May, OBA No.33963 HELMS LAW FIRM One NE 2nd Street, Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Telephone: (405)319-0700 Facsimile: (405)319-9292 Attorneys for Personal Representative (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:, CHARLES BRYCE MARTIN, JR., DECEASED
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ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, ADMISSION OF WILL TO PROBATE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND LEGATEES AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED WHEREAS, Cheryl D. Martin (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition in this Court representing that CHARLES BRYCE MARTIN, JR. (“Decedent”), died leaving property in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; Petitioner prays that Petitioner be appointed Personal Representative; that Decedent’s Will be admitted to probate; that the heirs, devisees, and legatees of Decedent be judicially determined; and that Letters of Administration with Will Annexed be issued to Petitioner. THE COURT FINDS AND IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Petition is set for hearing on the 10th day of August, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the undersigned District Judge in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, at which all persons interested may appear and contest the same. WITNESS my hand this 26 day of July, 2021. ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature Deputy APPROVED: /s/ Jeffrey I. Crain, OBA #20046 Crain & Associates, PLLC 4500 Memorial Circle, Suite B Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Jeff@JeffCrainLaw.com Phone: (405)242-4107 Attorney for Petitioner
GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-855 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Aden Garcia, a minor
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You are hereby notified that Pedro Garcia has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the estate of the above-named minor Aden Garcia, Edson Garcia, 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 29 day of September 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 21 day of July, 2021. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature, Deputy
NO: PB-2021-1044 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) ESTATE OF ) Fannie Mae Johnson, DECEASED )
NAME CHANGE
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS-AT-LAW
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the estate of Fannie Mae Johnson, Deceased, that on the 19 day of July, 2021, Tamara Beatty-Henderson produced in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, a Petition for administration of the Estate of Fannie Mae Johnson, Deceased, asking that Letters of Administration be issued to Tamara Beatty-Henderson the Estate of Fannie Mae Johnson, Deceased, and requesting this Court determine identity of heirs-at-law of the decedent. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the 7 day of September, 2021, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock a.m. of that day, has been appointed as the time for hearing the Petition on Courtroom 223 of the District Court, Probate Division, in the County Courthouse, in the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same by filing written opposition thereof on the ground of incompetency of the application, or may assert their own rights to administration and pray the Letters be issued to them. DATED this 19 day of July, 2021.
CV-2021-1780
K.NIKKI KIRKPATRICK Judge of District Court By: /s/L. Bell Deputy (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No: PB-2021-1024
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1721 IN RE: The name of: Austin Soren Williams
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) TiJae Barbara Ann Sellman, as next of friend of Maylin Soraya Cantarero Sellman has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Maylin Soraya Cantarero Sellman to (b) Maylin Soraya Cantarero Bey; 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 26 day of August, 2021 at 2:15 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 /s/Lisa Stephens (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021)
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Austin Soren Williams has petitioned to change his/her name to Avyn Serenity Williams A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 14 day of August, 2021, before Judge Ogden 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, July 30, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE: The name of: Matoshi Marie Yantis
In the Matter of the Application of TiJae Barbara Ann Sellman as next of friend of (child) Maylin Soraya Cantarero Sellman to Change Her/His Name
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Case No. CV-2021-1718 In the Matter of the Application ) of TiJae Barbara Ann Sellman) as next of friend of (child) ) Litzy Maite Cantarero Sellman ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) TiJae Barbara Ann Sellman, as next of friend of Litzy Maite Cantarero Sellman has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Litzy Maite Cantarero Sellman to (b) Litzy Maite Cantarero Bey; 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 26 day of August, 2021 at 2:15 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 /s/Lisa Stephens (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021)
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Matoshi Marie Yantis has petitioned to change his/her name to Matoshi Marie Owens. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 19 day of August, 2021, before Judge Ogden 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)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2021-1732 In the Matter of the Application of Anais Nunez as next of friend of (child) Jayden Ochoa Nunez to Change Her/His Name
IN RE: The name of: TiJae Barbara Ann Sellman
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Matthew Joseph Esch has petitioned to change his/her name to Madeline Esch. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 26 day of August, 2021, before Judge Ogden 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/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1736 ) )
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that TiJae Barbara Ann Sellman has petitioned to change his/her name to Anika Nia Maimoona Bey. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:15 o’clock P.M. on the 26 day of August, 2021, before Judge Truong 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) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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CALL US TODAY 1.800.443.2528 /s/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1711 In the Matter of the Application of Sarah Lynch as next of friend of (child) Haley Lynch to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
IN THE 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) Anais Nunez, as next of friend of Jayden Ochoa Nunez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Jayden Ochoa Nunez to (b) Jayden Nunez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Prince of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 2 day of September, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sarah Lynch, as next of friend of Haley Lynch has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Haley Lynch to (b) Haley Ramirez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 26 day of August, 2021 at 2:30 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 /s/Diane Watson (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021)
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1731 In the Matter of the Application of Anais Nunez as next of friend of (child) Ayden Ochoa Nunez to Change Her/His Name
In the Matter of the Application of Sarah Lynch as next of friend of (child) Gabriella Lynch to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Anais Nunez, as next of friend of Ayden Ochoa Nunez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Ayden Ochoa Nunez to (b) Ayden Nunez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 2 day of September, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sarah Lynch, as next of friend of Gabriella Lynch has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Gabriella Lynch to (b) Gabriella Ramirez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Timmons of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 26 day of August, 2021 at 2:30 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 /s/Diane Watson (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2021-1713 IN RE: The name of: Sarah Lynch
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Sarah Lynch has petitioned to change his/her name to Sarah Ramirez. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 26 day of August, 2021, before Judge Andrews 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)
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021; Friday, July 30, 2021; Friday, August 6, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PO-1996-2082
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1712
CV-2021-1715
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 30, 2021)
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IN RE: The name of: Candy Michelle Richardson
Case No. CV-2021-1716
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Candy Michelle Richardson has petitioned to change his/her name to Candy Michelle Owens. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 7 day of September, 2021, before Judge Mai 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.
CV-2021-1735
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
IN RE: The name of: Matthew Joseph Esch
CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
RHONDA SMITH, ET AL, Plaintiffs, v. FALVEY SMITH, Defendant.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF MOTION TO DISMISS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To the above-named Plaintiffs: RHONDA SMITH (KING) ET AL Take notice that a Motion to Dismiss and/or Vacate Protective Order by the above-named Defendant, Falvey Smith, has been filed against you in the Oklahoma County District Court and is set for hearing on November 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Judge Johnson, Oklahoma County Courthouse, room no. 202. Defendant, Falvey Smith, seeks to have the Victims Protective Order obtained by you on August 26, 1996 be dismissed. Witness my hand and seal this 15 day of July, 2021. Rick Warren, Court Clerk By: /s/illegible signature Deputy Court Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED: /s/Stephen Box Stephen A. Box, #15117 Attorneys for Defendant 2621 S. Western Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (405)632-7778
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Five Moons Dance Festival honors Native American ballerinas from OK A dance festival honoring the five renowned Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma known as the Five Moons is Aug. 27-29 on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus. The five ballerinas – Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin and Yvonne Chouteau created distinguished careers in the dance world during the 20th century. The inaugural festival will highlight both Maria and Marjorie Tallchief and their legacies. The Five Moons Dance Festival aims to inspire the community’s interest in learning more about the Five Moons’ remarkable accomplishments and to provide a platform for femaleidentifying choreographers from historically underrepresented populations to present their work, thereby contributing to the future of female leadership in dance. The festival will include an opening night reception on Aug. 27; a series of panel discussions and educational events with dance artists and scholars on Aug. 28 at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art; and culminate in a dance performance on Aug. 29 in the Elsie C. Brackett Theatre. Performing groups will include American Ballet Theatre, Tulsa Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Osage Ballet, and
students from the OU School of Dance. The term “Five Moons” is derived from a ballet created by Cherokee composer Louis Ballard Sr. called The Four Moons that was performed at the second Oklahoma Indian Ballerina Festival in 1967. The Oklahoma Indian Ballerina Festivals were held in 1957 and 1967 to celebrate milestone anniversaries of Oklahoma’s statehood. The Four Moons, which was performed by four of the ballerinas, excluding Maria Tallchief who had retired from performing, included solos honoring the unique heritage of each dancer. Celebrated Native American artist Jerome Tiger created a painting titled The Four Moons, which was the program cover for the 1967 Oklahoma Indian Ballerinas Festival. The Five Moons have also been honored in a mural titled Flight of Spirit by Chickasaw painter Make Larsen, located in the rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol and a bronze sculpture installation in Tulsa by Oklahoma artist Gary Henson titled The Five Moons. Four of the Five Moons have been inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Each of the Five Moons had notable performing careers, all dancing with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as well as other
renowned companies in the United States and abroad. In addition to being trailblazers in the world of professional ballet, the Five Moons contributed to the future of the art form by teaching the next generation of dancers and founding or leading several major ballet schools and companies, many of which are still active today. This year’s festival will have a special focus on honoring the Tallchief sisters, Maria and Marjorie, both of the Osage Nation. Maria Tallchief founded Chicago City Ballet in 1974. Maria Tallchief is widely considered to be America’s first prima ballerina. George Balanchine created several roles for her during her time as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, including her signature The Firebird. Marjorie Tallchief was the first Native American dancer to become a première danseuse étoile at the renowned Paris Opera Ballet. She is the last surviving member of the Five Moons and resides in Boca Raton. Tickets for the Five Moons Dance Festival may be purchased by visiting ou.edu/finearts/universitytheatre or calling the OU Fine Arts Box Office at (405) 325-4101. More information about the festival can be found at dance. ou.edu/fivemoonsfest.
Art 365 Coming Soon to ARTSPACE at Untitled in OKC Every three years, the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) hosts the highly competitive program, Art 365, in which five Oklahoma-based creative proposals are selected to complete innovative artwork in consultation with a nationally recognized curator. In an unprecedented model for the region, the artists receive an honorarium of $12,000. Over the course of the last year, these artists have created a body of work that will culminate with exhibitions in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Join us at the Oklahoma City exhibition opening and catalog release on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 5-8 pm at ARTSPACE at Untitled (1 NE 3rd St.). The artists for this iteration of Art 365 were chosen by guest cura-
Falling, a novel by T. J. Newman T. J. Newman automatically raises your adrenaline in her first novel, Falling. Almost everyone has some fear of falling, terrorists, the unknown, and Newman manages to exhibit all in this thriller. For reality she draws on her background as a former bookseller and ten-year flight atten-
tor, Grace Deveney, associate curator of Prospect.5 in New Orleans. The selected artists are as follows: Ginnie Baer (Edmond), Crystal Z Campbell (Oklahoma City), Naima Lowe (Tulsa), Mirella Martinez (Stillwater), and collaborators Maggie Boyett (Oklahoma City) and Marwin Begaye (Norman). In addition to the exhibitions, each artist will lead a free workshop or panel discussion that aligns with the themes of their project. These events aim to teach new skills while also talking about the content and processes the artists use in their work, providing the community a deeper connection to the artwork in the exhibition and the Art 365 program. For more information about this OVAC program, visit Art365.org.
dant for Virgin America and Alaska Airlines. She produces a novel of such nail biting, suspense, shock and stomach-turning action that it is no surprise to see it in the hands of adventure story readers as they clutch the binder fearing to turn the page yet at the same time fearing not to turn the page. In order to protect one from spoilers about the plot and people in this riveting read, and to show you what awaits Flight 416, its crew, passengers, loved ones, and the United States of America, I simply quote from the editor’s preview which
hints at what is about to begin as the outer door to the plane closes and locks. “You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers on board. What you don’t know is that thirty minutes before the flight, the pilot’s family was kidnapped. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane. Enjoy the flight.” Thanks to Full Circle Books for sharing these books with Friday readers.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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What the heck just happened to college football OSU is accustomed to being beaten in football by the Sooners. However, this is the first time they have stabbed us in the back. The University of Oklahoma just partnered with the University of Texas to leave the Big 12, which only had ten schools, and join the SEC. More money, more formidable opponents are the apparent reasons. My late husband, J. Leland Gourley, was an OU graduate and a huge fan. I think he would be ecstatic over this news. I believe most Sooner fans are. Oklahoma State president Dr. Kasey Shrum wasn’t shy about calling out her colleagues at OU over what she said was a “lack of engagement and transparency” from the school “over the past months on a matter with seri-
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ous ramifications for our state.” What will be the financial consequences for the remaining eight schools? Will we be the Big Eight, or will everyone scatter looking for fame in another conference. I think the latter. Leaving the Big 12 did not work out well for Colorado and Nebraska over the years. Once a considerable rivalry, OU vs Nebraska, this year it could not get anything but the dreaded 11 am television slot. According to news reports, there is no advantage for OU or Texas to leave before 2025 when the television contracts expire. They would lose Big 12 revenue, over $34
million this year and not receive any money from the Southeastern Conference. Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech and West Virginia are likely looking to join another conference right now. Although OU has said it will be honoring its “grants of media rights” that’s going to probably collapse if others leave. One ESPN commentator said the ACC is going to want to merge with the SEC, which would result in the NFL of college football. Dave Wilson said, “there's also a chance that Texas will shop itself to other conferences, leaving open at least a slim possibility that the SEC isn't its final destination. Big 12 officials originally held a call Thursday to discuss the league's future, with Texas and Oklahoma absent from the discussion. The two schools would have to give the Big 12 an 18-month notice before formally leaving. The Big 12 owns Oklahoma's and Texas' first- and second-tier media rights for football and men's basketball until June 30, 2025.”
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Organization celebrates 15 years of helping women HoganTaylor, LLP hosted a reception honoring the Institute for the Economic Empowerment of Women for serving 15 years in the United States, Rwanda and Afghanistan. Under the mission of the institute’s Peace through Business program, 866 women business owners have graduated, generating 16,000 jobs in their countries, while touching hundreds of others in the process. IEEW honored the following at the event: Charlene Lake, AT&T; Marti Carlin, T. Boone Pickens Foundation; Nancy Hyde, Hyde & Company, CPAs; Margaret Ford, Oklahoma State Senate; Nuriat Kaka, RWACHIC, Ltd; Anne-Marie Kantengwa, Chez Lando Hotel; Shelagh Kehonda Rwitare, Garnet Partners, Ltd.; Sharin Nazari, Shaparkha Production Co.; and Manizha Wafeq, Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Afghanistan.
Estela Hernandez, IEEW Founder and CEO Terry Neese, Margaret Ford and Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein at the reception.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Above: Sang and Thuc Tran. At left: Anna Rohwer and Mamiko Reeves. Below: HoganTaylor’s Gail Huneryager and Robert Ruiz. Nicki Largent, Tree Bank Foundation, presents a Tree Planting Certificate to Terry Neese. “In honor of engaging the Oklahoma City community at large in our important mission, a tree is to be planted to commemorate the 15th anniversary and the 877 women that have been educated thus far through The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women,” Neese said. “The tree will be an Oklahoma native Rebud, a Peace Tree, because educating women entrepreneurs help to ensure a more peaceful world for all by creating sustainable economies in areas of great conflict.
Above: Jill Hill, Gina Simpson and Brian Maughan. At left: Nancy Hyde is presented the Volunteer of the Year Award by IEEW Founder and CEO Terry Neese.
OKC Museum of Art
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Museum hosts Sustainers for The Painters of Pompeii The OKC Museum of Art hosted a special event for its Sustainer Level members in connection with its The Painters of Pompeii: Roman Frescoes from the National Archaeological Museum, Naples exhibit. “We are honored to be the exclusive venue for this extraordinary exhibition,” said OKCMOA president and CEO, Michael J. Anderson, Ph.D. “These works are extremely delicate and rarely leave Italy. With travel still difficult to plan, we are incredibly grateful to be able to bring these paintings to Oklahoma City.” The exhibit continues through Oct. 17.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Above: Ed Barth and Henry Browne Jr. At left: Jason Hammonds, Kimberly Worrell and Steven Kuder. Worrell is the director of development for the OKC Museum of Art.
At left: Rosie May, PhD, Meg Salyer and Bryn C. Schockmel, PhD. Below, far left to right: Virginia Meade and Margaret Neely, and below, Sody and Robert Clements.
Above: Brenda and Lance McDaniel. Below: TS Akers, Lauren Riepl and Aeriel Akers.
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SCHOOLS From Page 1 Oklahoma, local health professionals, and COVID-19 disease metrics,” said the Risk Mitigation Task Force and school nurse, Jenny Campbell. “Our COVID-19 task force will reconvene to discuss plans and protocols as the beginning of school nears. We will continue to follow the Oklahoma State Department of Health school vaccination requirements.” Deer Creek School District: For the new school year, Deer Creek will not require mask-wearing and return to the traditional format of inperson classes with full capacity. Deer Creek plans on resuming school buses with full capacity. Online options are only available for students who have been accepted into the Deer Creek Academy virtual program. Additionally, Deer Creek continues to promote monitoring virus-like symptoms. The district keeps a record of all C O V I D -19 cases and report according to governmental guidelines. For the 2021-22 school year, meals are free to all
students. Onsite wellness counselors are to be available for students. If the school must be shut down, students will move to virtual learning. “We are excited to have all of our students back in school for the 2021-2022 school year,” said Lenis DeRieux, the assistant superintendent of the district. “Our staff, students and parents did an amazing job last year during a very difficult time. We are extremely grateful to all and are looking forward to a new year with new hope for all of our Antlers!" Casady School: In a statement by Head of School Nathan L. Sheldon, Director of Operations Jim Bonfiglio and Betty Jane Garrett, the director of institutional advancement, they said: “In the 2020-21 academic year, Casady believed that its Strategic Path Forward through this pandemic required a covenantal relationship with families to affirm our common mission, values and priorities through shared commitments of safety, relationships and flexibility. “Casady made all See SCHOOLS, Page B2
The 2020-21 Irish Pom team members were presented their trophies from the OSDTDA competition where they received Class 5A Jazz Division Title award, High Point Jazz Award and Outstanding Choreography Award. Fridayland schools offer many opportunities for academic and athletic success for their students.
Middle Division Instructor Jake Staats and rising eighth-grader Perrin Rackley discuss an assignment during class time at Casady School.
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SCHOOLS From Page B1 decisions regarding the pandemic based on these commitments
and further focused on connection, curriculum, community, balance, sustainability and safety. These principles will continue to guide us as we consider the School’s proto-
cols in the 2021-22 academic year for in person learning …” Casady School is returning to full capacity and in-person classes and activities. Mask wearing is not
required. “Our intention is to resume many of our traditional on campus school events.” Casady will continue with cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
Oklahoma City Public Schools: Effective July 1, masks are not required in schools, but are recommended by the
CDC and school officials. The district is partnering with the health department to give free vaccines for all students 12 and over, and their families. Information on dates and locations is available by visiting www.okcps.org/Page/7 034. OKCPS plans to return to a traditional model of teaching on Aug. 9, five days a
week and in person. There is an online school for students which gives them the opportunity to learn virtually while participating in extracurricular activities like sports and clubs “OKCPS will continue with physical distancing, regular cleaning, handwashing and other protocols to See SCHOOLS, Page B5
Heritage Hall Early Childhood Center (ECC) teacher Abby Byford Foshee (Heritage Hall Class of 2006) leads students in a colorful song and dance during the ECC's Rainbow Party.
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Bishop McGuinness August 2021 6- 9th Grade Orientation (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) 9- 10th Grade Orientation (8- 11 a.m.), 11th Grade Orientation (12:30-3:30 p.m.) 10- 12th Grade Orientation (8.- 11 a.m.) 11- First day of School / 7-7 Regular Schedule (8 a.m.) 18- Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 21- Alumni Trivia Night (6 p.m.) September 2021 1- Club Walk About 6- Labor Day, No School 8- Late Start 7-4 Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 9- Grandparents Day 10- Beat Kelley Assembly 14- All school mass 15- Late Start, 7-2 Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 16- Homecoming Reveal 17- No School, Archdiocese In Service @CPS 22- Senior Retreat @CPS, 7-6 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 24- Homecoming vs Lawton Ike (7 p.m.) 25- Homecoming Dance @TBA (8-10 p.m.) 28- Parent/Teacher Class Night (7:00 p.m.) 29- 7-4 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) October 2021 6- Late Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 12- All School Mass 13- PSAT 9th-11th/ Senior Career Day 15- Sports Fundraising Golf Tournament/ Earlywine, No School/ Fall Break 15- 17 Girls Kairos @OLOG 18- Archdiocesan Inservice @CPC 20- 10th Grade Retreat @TBD, 7-2 Late Start (8:30 a.m.) 23- STS Placement Exam (8 a.m.- 12 p.m.) 21-24 Boys Kairos @OLOG 27- 7-0 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 29- Assembly for Halloween/ Canned Food Drive November 2021 3- Late Start Schedule 6- STS Placement Exams (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) 7- BMCHS Open House (1 -3 p.m.) 9- 7-2 Assembly/ All School Mass 10- 7-3 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 17- 9th grade pre-PSAT (8 a.m.) 19-Canned Food Pickup Day 22-26 Thanksgiving Break December 2021 1- 7-6 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 4- STS Placement Exam @BMCHS (8 a.m-12 p.m.) 8- 7-4 Late Start Schedule with AM Mass Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 15-17 Final Exams January 2022 11- Assembly/ All School Mass (8 a.m.) 12- 7-5 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 17- No School/ MLK Day 19- 7-2 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 20-23 Girls Kairos @OLOG 26- 7-0 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 30- Catholic School Week February 2022 1-5 Catholic Schools Week 2- Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 3-6 Boys Kairos @OLOG 8- 7-2 AM Assembly/ All School Mass (8 a.m.) 9- 7-3 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 10- 10th Grade ACT/ College Day 16- 11th Grade Retreat @ Epiphany 18- Feeder Leader Day in Gym (8 a.m.) 21-22 - Incoming Freshman Welcome Night (6 p.m.) 23- 7-5 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) March 2022 1- College Night for Sophomore/ Juniors (6 p.m.) 2- 7-3 AM Assembly/ All School Mass/ Ash Wednesday 9- 7-1 Late Start schedule (8:30 a.m.) 14-18 Spring Break 23- 7-6 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 30- 7-4 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) April 2022 2- Prom @ Will Rogers Theater (8-10 p.m.) 6- 9th Grade Retreat @ BMCHS, 7-2 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 12- Schedule/ All School Mass- Red Cord 13- 7-0 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 15- Short Day Schedule w/ Stations of the Cross (8 a.m.) 18- No School/ Easter Monday 19-22 Olympics Week
19- 7-3 Shortday Schedule Opening of Olympics (8 a.m.) 20- Academic Bowl 21- Shortday Schedule Talent Show, MORP Dance in the Gym (8-10 p.m.) 22- Field Day 27- 7-1 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 29- BMCHS Auction @ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (6 p.m.) May 2022 2-13 AP Testing 2- Awards Assembly in the Auditorium (7 p.m.) 4- 7-6 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 11- 7-4 Late Start Schedule (8:30 a.m.) 11-13- Senior Finals 14- Tippi Toes, Senior Baccalaureate @ St. John’s (2 p.m.) 16- 7-0 Short Day Scheduling, Senior Robing in Auditorium (1 p.m.-3 p.m.) 17- Senior Graduation @ BMCHS (7 p.m.) 24-26 Finals 30- No School/ Memorial Day
Crossings Christian August 2021 2- Freshman Orientation (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) 5- Senior Locker Days (9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.), US College Fair (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) 9- K-4th Parent Orientation (6 p.m.-6:45 p.m.), US Freshman and New Student Orientation (6 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.), 12th Grade NEW Family Orientation (7 p.m- 7:45 p.m.), US Back to School Bash (8:30-10 p.m.) 10- Middle School Student Orientation (9-11 a.m.), 10th and 11th Grade Student Orientation (9-11 a.m.), K-4th Grade Student Orientation/ Meet the Teacher (10 a.m.- 12 p.m.) 11- K-12 First Day of School, 11-13 Preschool Small Group Orientation/Meet the Teacher (9-11:30 a.m.) 16- Preschool/ PreK First Day of School September 2021 6- Labor Day, No School 22- US Freshman Speaker Keith Hawkins (9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) 30- NACCAP Christian College Fair (6:30-8:30 p.m.) October 2021 4-8 Homecoming Week 5- ACT (8 a.m.) 7- Homecoming Parade (6-6:45 p.m.) 13- PSAT Testing (8 a.m.- 12 p.m.) 14- No students, PS-8th Grade Conf. Day 15-18 Fall Break November 2021 22-26 Thanksgiving Break December 2021 6-10 US Christmas Kisses Week 14- 17 US Final Exams (8 a.m.-12 p.m.), K-12 Early Release (11:30 a.m.) 20- January 4- Christmas Break
Heritage Hall August 2021 18- First Day of School September 2021 6- Labor Holiday (no school) October 2021 8-Fall Break (no classes)
November 2021 19- Parent/Teacher Conferences (no classes for LS/ 5th Grade) 22-26 Thanksgiving Break December 2021 13-17 US Final Exams 20-31 Winter Break (no classes) January 2022 1-4 Winter Break (no classes) 17- MLK Holiday (no classes) February 2022 11-14 Mid-Winter Break (no classes) March 2022 7-11 HH Explore Week 14-18 Spring Break (no classes) April 2022 8-Faculty In-Service Day (no classes) 9-Heart of Gold @ OKC Golf & Country Club (7 p.m.) May 2022 16-18 Senior Final Exams 22- Baccalaureate 23- Fourth Grade Farewell 25- MS Graduation (5 p.m.) 26- US Graduation (6 p.m.)
Putnam City August 2021 11- Classes Begin September 2021 6- Labor Day (All District Offices Closed) October 2021 14- Parent Conferences- No School 15- Fall Break, No School 18- Professional Day- No Classes November 2021 22-26 Thanksgiving Break, No School December 2021 20-31 Winter Break, District Offices Closed January 2022 3- Site Professional Day- No Classes 4- Classes Resume 17- MLK Day, No School
January 2022 4- Classes Resume 17- MLK Day
March 202214-18 Spring Break, No School
February 2022 18-21 Winter Break
April 2022 15- No School, District Offices Open
March 2022 14-18 Spring Break 25- PS- 8th Conf. Day
May 2022 19- Last Day of Classes (if no snow days needed)
April 2022 9- US Prom (8.-11 p.m.) 15- Good Friday Holiday 25-29 Senior Sweet Week 28- US Award Assembly (2-3 p.m.) May 2022 9-11 Senior Final Exams 17- Last Day of Classes T/Th PS/PK 18- Last Day of Classes PS-6th, US Final Exams 19- Graduation and Commencement Class of 2022 (7.- 9 p.m.) @ Crossings Community Church
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Casady School August 2021 5- Freshman Orientation-1 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) 6- Freshman Orientation-2 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) 13- Primary Division New Student Playdate (9 a.m.-10 a.m.), Lower Division New Student Playdate (10 a.m.- 11 a.m.), New 10-12 Grade Student Lunch (11:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.) 16- UD Orientation (9 a.m.- 1 p.m.), LD Orien(11 a.m.), 7th Grade Orientation (12:30-2 p.m.) 17- 5th Grade Orientation (9 a.m.-11 a.m.), 6th Grade Orientation (12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.) 18- First Day of Classes (UD, MD, LD) 19- First Day of Classes (PD) 25- LD Parent Information Night (6 p.m.), Senior Parent General Meeting (6:15-7 p.m.) 31- MD Back to School Night (6:30 p.m.) September 2021 2- UD Parent Information Night (6:30-8:30 p.m.) 6- Labor Day, No classes 8- 11th Grade Parent College Night (7- * p.m.) 9- UD Honor Code Signing (11 a.m.) 15- Prospective Parents Night Out (5:30-7 p.m.), 10th Grade Parent College Night (7-8 p.m.) October 2021 1- Parent Teacher Conferences 8-11 Fall Break 13- PSAT and PREACT Testing Grades 9-11 17- PD Open House (2.-4 p.m.) 18-23 Homecoming Week 29-Halloween Celebration, Halloween Parade 30-Admission Testing, Middle and Upper Divisions (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) November 2021 23-26 Thanksgiving Vacation December 15- Board of Trustees Christmas Dinner 20-31 Christmas Vacation January 2022 1-4 Christmas Vacation 5- Classes Resume 17- MLK Holiday (no classes) 22- Primary Division Assessment Day (8 a.m.) February 2022 4- Primary Division Assessment Day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5- Admission Testing- LD, MD, UD (9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) 11-14 Mid-Winter Break (no classes) 25- No Classes- Offices Open, Parent/Teacher Conferences March 2022 3- 4- Grandparent’s Day 11-20 Spring Break 21- Classes Resume April 2022
13- Cum Laude Ceremony 15- Good Friday, No Classes 29- MD Performing Arts Dallas Trip, No classes May 2022 2-13 AP Tests 9- Alumni Golf Tournament @ Quail Creek Country Club (11 a.m.) 11- Future Cyclones Night (5:30-7 p.m.) 15- Senior Showcase (2 p.m.) 16- Senior Celebration (11:10 a.m.) 18- Senior Skip Day 19-Senior Sunset (8-9 p.m.) 20-UD Awards Assembly (11 a.m.) 23-27 Spring Semester Exams (grades 7-12) June 2022 1- JR/SR Prom (9-11 p.m.) 3- Baccalaureate (5 p.m.) 4- Graduation (7 p.m.)
Oklahoma City Public Schools August 2021 9- Classes Begin September 2021 6- Labor Day October 2021 11-15 Fall Break November 2021 22-26 Thanksgiving Break December 2021 20-31 Winter Break January 2022 17- MLK Day (no school) March 2022 14-18 Spring Break April 2022 15- Instructional Make-up Day (if needed) May 2022 18- Last Day of School
6- Labor Day, No School 7-10- Howdy Week 10- Howdy Dance 14- Senior Parent Night (6-7 p.m.) 17- Archdiocesan In-service Day, No Class 20-24- Football Homecoming Week October 2021 2- SAT 13- No classes, Fall Testing and Senior Retreat 15- No school, Fall Break 18- No classes, In-service Day 23- ACT November 2021 3- Alumni Memorial Mass (6-7 p.m.) 10- Sophomore Service Day 14-20- Discover Catholic Schools Week 22-25- Thanksgiving Break December 2021 8- Immaculate Conception Mass (10:30-11:30 a.m.) 11- ACT 18- Jan. 4- Christmas Break January 2021 5- Classes Resume 26- Freshman Service Day February 2022 2- Rose Day, Mass (10:30-11:30 a.m.) 12- ACT 22- Archbishop Coakley Celebrating Mass March 2022 2- Ash Wednesday Mass (10:30 -11:30 a.m.) 14-18- Spring Break 30- Sophomore Retreat April 20222- ACT 15- Good Friday Service (10:30-11:30 a.m.) 21- Senior Service Day, Testing Day 23- Senior Breakfast (8-9 a.m.) May 2022 16- Field Day 22- Baccalaureate 24- Graduation 24-26 Exams
Deer Creek Schools Mt. St. Mary's Catholic High School August 2021 11- First Day of School 25- Freshman Parent Night (6-7 p.m.) September 2021 1- Sophomore Parent Night (6-7 p.m.) 3- Homecoming Reveal and Assembly
August 2021 18- First Day of School Late Start September 2021 6- Labor Day October 2021 11-12- Parent/Teacher Conference Nights 14-15- Fall Break 18- No School November 2021 22-26- Thanksgiving Break December 2021 20-31- Winter Break January 2022 3- Professional Developement Day 4- Classes Resume 14- Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 2022 7-8 Parent/ Teacher Conferences, Secondary Enrollment (7-12) 21- President’s Day March 2022 7-8- Parent/ Teacher Conferences, Elementary (PK-6) 11- No School 14-18 Spring April 2022 15- No School May 2022 26- Last Day of School 27- Staff Record Day 30- Memorial Day 31-3 Inclement Weather Days
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SCHOOLS From Page B2 manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our schools,” said Crystal Raymond, a media relations manager for the district. “Additionally, the district installed ionization systems in every district facility to help increase air quality and reduce the risk for airborne viruses in our buildings. “OKCPS will also continue with contact tracing procedures to help mitigate spread of the virus within our facilities.” The school district plans to keep a close eye on state and federal guidelines, while keeping students and families informed. “While we can’t predict the impact of COVID-19 in the coming months, we are looking forward to opening schools again to families, volunteers and community partners for back to school nights, family nights and other engagement opportunities for our families,” said Raymonds. To stay updated, Raymond recommends that families and students check OKCPS’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Additionally, any news regarding district operations is informed to parents by phone call, text message or email. Families are always welcomed to call their neighborhood school or district with questions. Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School Starting with the new school year, masks will no longer be required for students and school will be inperson and back to normal. There is no online option for students. Sanitizing procedures will continue. “It’s a new beginning! A new start! We will all be together in-person but will still expect caution and care for one another,” said Principal Talita DeNegri. Putnam City Public Schools: Putnam City schools plan to return to a traditional, 5 day a week model for schooling. There is a virtual learning option for students. According to the website, there are additional safeguards put in place for inschool learners -- including social distancing, increased cleaning and mobile sanitizing stations. There will also be Needlepoint Bipolar Ion-
The staff and faculty of Higher Plain Christian Academy are dedicated, experienced teachers, who love training young people in a thought-provoking academic and Christian environment.
ization which increases air quality and cleans the air. Starting July 1, masks are no longer required for students and staff. Temperature checks are set to occur every morning for in-person students. A student with a temperature above 100 degrees will not be allowed inside the school. Students with C O V I D -19 are allowed to learn virtually. Traditional bus transportation is continuing with sanitizing stations in each bus. According to the website, “The District will maintain agreements with Total Wellness and the Oklahoma
Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School Robotics Team members Emma Lang and Daniel Brown as they qualify for the state tournament.
City/County Health Department to provide vaccinations for eligible students and staff as needed. The Oklahoma City/County Health Department will be used to provide vaccinations to district staff and students and open/public PODs to the community as needed.” Putnam City will continue to care for the academic and social needs of their students through various different services. Putnam City Schools plan to monitor state and federal guidelines, and will update families as needed. “In August, Putnam City Schools will welcome stu-
dents back to five-day, inperson instruction with options for students who choose to remain virtual. A group of community stakeholders provided extensive input into creating our updated Return to Learn Plan which is posted on the district website,” said Dr. Fred Rhodes, the superintendent. We continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff and look forward to the 2021-2022 school year.”
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School: Declined to comment. No update on any platform.
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