OMRF’s 241 Attending OMRF's 241 fundraiser are Kim Rainbolt and OMRF Board Member Karin Holsted. Page 2.
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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 59 No. 23• One Section • 16 pages • October 17, 2025
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Giving machines to return to OKC By Rose Lane Editor Five OKC metro charities and two global humanitarian aid agencies are to benefit when the Light the World Giving Machines come back to Oklahoma City at Bricktown, 208 Johnny Bench Dr., Dec. 10 through Jan. 1, 2026. Giving Machines are vending machines which allow users to donate items to the charity. Simply swipe a credit card and donate everything from diapers to meals to socks and underwear to white canes and Five local and two global weekly city bus charities are to be the benefi- passes. ciaries of the Giving A card describMachines which return to ing the donation OKC on Dec. 10. drops into a bin at the bottom of the machine. The co-chairmen of the local effort are Leslie Mendenhall and Suzy Sultemeier. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints underwrites operational expenses so 100 percent of every donation is used for its intended purpose. Donors have the opportunity to cover credit card fees if they desire. Otherwise, the church covers those fees. The five Oklahoma City charities are: • City Rescue Mission is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. With a legacy spanning more than six decades, the Mission provides comprehensive services including emergency shelter, addiction recovery programs, job readiness training, and transitional housing. • The CARE Center is Oklahoma County’s sole child advocacy center, dedicated to preventing child abuse and providing healing services to children and families affected by abuse. Established in 1991, the nonprofit offers a comprehensive range of services, including forensic interviews, medical evaluations, trauma-informed mental health counseling, and family advocacy, all within a child-friendly environment. See MACHINE, Page 15
Headed to State The Casady volleyball team, above, and Heritage Hall, at right, cruised to regional titles last week and earned berths in the Class 3A tournament this weekend. See Sports, Page 5
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Earhart to keynote Juliette Low luncheon Amelia Rose Earhart, pilot, author, professional speaker and former Girl Scout, is the featured speaker for the Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma Juliette Low Leadership Society’s (JLLS) annual luncheon. Earhart was announced at the JLLS planning committee kickoff celebration held at Camp Trivera. The luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 19, 2026 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Named after the legendary aviator Amelia Earhart, Amelia Rose Earhart drew inspiration from her namesake’s pioneering spirit. In 2014, she successfully circumnavigated the globe, flying 28,000 nautical miles in a single-engine aircraft.
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Dog of the Week Pepper is a coonhound mix, adopted in 2020 during the pandemic. The day she was adopted we found out we were pregnant after years of infertility, Pepper and our daughter Maggie Lee are 11 months apart! Pepper is now 5 and enjoys playing with sister Maggie Lee and brother Travis. She enjoys playing chase and loves going on family walks. Proud parents are James and Karissa Compton of Oklahoma City. Email Pet of the Week submissions with complete descriptions to: rose@okcfriday.com.
AMELIA ROSE EARHART
A Girl Scout patch, gifted to her by Girl Scouts of Colorado, traveled with her on this incredible journey—a powerful sym-
bol of the movement’s impact on young women and leaders across the world. Today, Earhart speaks internationally on courage and resilience, encouraging audiences to embrace challenges and “learn to love life’s turbulence.” Her story has inspired organizations including Apple, Boeing, American Express and Berkshire Hathaway. “We are delighted to welcome Amelia Rose Earhart as our keynote speaker,” said Joy LaBar, luncheon co-chair along with Debbie McKinney. “Her boldness and determination perfectly embody the values that Girl Scouts instills in girls every day.” See EARHART, Page 13
Patel named U.S. Presidential Scholar The U.S. Department of nation’s top-performing Education announces the students. Scholars are selection of Krish Patel, a selected annually based 2025 Casady graduate, as a on their academic suc2025 U.S. Presidential cess, artistic and techniScholar. cal excellence, essays, Patel is one of only 161 school evaluations and outstanding American high transcripts, as well as school graduates who have evidence of community demonstrated outstanding service, leadership and academic achievement, demonstrated commitartistic excellence, technical ment to high ideals. KRISH PATEL expertise, leadership, citiEach U.S. zenship, service and contriPresidential Scholar is bution to school and community. offered the opportunity to name his Created in 1964, the U.S. or her most influential teacher. The Presidential Scholars Program has hon- teacher chosen for recognition by ored approximately 8,600 of the Patel was Julieta Zesiger.