OKCNP hosts Mike Pinnell
Thank you Veterans
Lt. Governor Mike Pinnell was the guest speaker at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits’ Members Meeting. Page 2
We extend our humble appreciation to all who have served. For photos of Veterans, see Page 14.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 25 • One Section • 14 pages • November 5, 2021
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State of the City The ‘Roaring ‘20s’ could be back By Rose Lane Editor
Jim Farris with his family in front the replica of the plane he flew in Vietnam at Science Museum Oklahoma, from left: Back row, Annie Eastham, Jim Farris, Josh Musgrove, Josh Farris, Jacquelyn Musgrove, Miki Farris, Carly Farris holding Gia Farris, Abbey Payne and Ally Wagner; and front row, Jet Farris, Max Musgrove, Olive Eastham, Levi Box and Luke Box.
Science Museum honors Veteran Jim Farris By Rose Lane Editor Science Museum Oklahoma honored long-time Board of Trustee member Jim Farris with an exhibition in its newly-renovated aviation gallery and Oklahoma Air and Space Hall of Fame. The Aviation Gallery is now home to a newly acquired Cessna 0-2A “Skymaster,” an exact replica of the plane Farris flew in Vietnam. Captain Farris served in the U.S. Air Force for seven years, more than 13 months as a Forward Air Controller in Vietnam with the code name, “JADE.” He described his primary mission as protecting the troops by attracting the attention and firepower of the enemy. “Part of my job was to go low and slow and get shot at,” Farris said. Protecting people on the ground made his mission rewarding, he said. Farris was president of the Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford when someone from Oklahoma City’s Sundance
Jim Farris with his Cessna )-2A “Skymaster” in Vietnam.
Airport contacted that organization to donate a plane. “It was just a bunch of pieces in a hanger,” Farris said. Stafford took the jumbled up plane. But, after being offered another aircraft, the museum had no room for the Cessna. Science Museum Oklahoma had some memorabilia Stafford expressed an interest in so the parties agreed to a trade. “Science Museum was thrilled to get it,” he said. The museum had the plane put all back together. “It fit in perfectly as we were
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putting in a new aviation exhibit,” Farris said. To supplement the exhibit, Farris donated items from his personal collection. Items include Farris’ personal USAF Flight Crew Check Lists, a Cessna 0-2A Flight Manual and his survival kit. A reception at the museum honored Farris. He explained to the audience the intricacies of flying the Skymaster and the vital role it played in ensuring the safety of American soldiers. As he is still on the board of the museum, Farris said he spends a lot of time at the facility and called the exhibit “a terrific honor.” “It was just such a special thing,” he said. The Oklahoma Air and Space Hall of Fame has undergone a complete renovation which includes a rotation of artifacts including a thermos once owned by legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. The Hall of Fame now includes interactive digital kiosks which allow guests to search for and read the stories of all 190 inductees.
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History repeats itself and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said that might be happening. “I’m not the first to say this,” Holt said in his State of the City address to the Greater OKC Chamber. “But the ‘Roaring 20s’ followed the 1918 pandemic and we might be repeating history now. It certainly feels like we’re just getting started.” The last 20 months have been a “doozy,” with a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, the most significant discussion of racial inequality since the 1960s, the worst recession since 2008, the worst ice storm since 2009 and the longest sustained freezing temperatures since anyone can remember, he said. But, through all of that, the residents of OKC have remained optimistic. “ ... Everyone I talk to in town thinks right now is one of the greatest times in the city’s history,” Holt said. That is backed up by data from a city-wide survey that indicated that 75 percent of respondents feel the city is heading in the right direction. COVID-19 took the lives of one out of every 448 people living in the OKC metro. Nationally, one out of every 442 people died. Throughout Oklahoma, one out of every 342 people died. “Here in the OKC metro, we endured dramatically fewer deaths per capita than the rest of Oklahoma even though we’re the most densely populated part of the state,” he said. “If the Oklahoma City metro had endured deaths at the same rate as the rest of Oklahoma, we would have lost at least 849 more residents in our city. “Collectively and individually, we did the right things at the right times and people who needed to lead did so,” Holt said. OKC and Tulsa formed an alliance and worked together. Holt and Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum collaborated on what to do to help stop of the spread of the virus. See CITY, Page 3
Casady School honors alumni Casady School honored three graduates at the annual Alumni Association’s Awards Banquet during Homecoming week. Honorees included: William R. Pape III ’68 as Distinguished Graduate, Dr. Marion Garrett Parke ’00 as Alumni Achievement and Carleigh Berryman ’15 as Young Alumni Achievement. “Casady School takes every opportunity to acknowledge the personal and professional accomplishments of our exemplary alumni,” Head of School Nathan L. Sheldon said. “A highlight of our Homecoming activities is to
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honor our alumni awards recipients for their incredible work at local, state, national, or international levels. This year’s honorees truly embody Casady’s ideals and each has an entrepreneurial spirit: William R. Pape III for his business acumen, Dr. Marion Garrett See CASADY, Page 5
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Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits hosted its Members’ Meeting at the Skirvin Hilton. The guest speaker was Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. Above: Kathy Potts, OKCNP President and CEO Marnie Taylor, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, John Harper and Brooke Townsend.
Pinnell guest speaker for OKCNP
Brooke Townsend, AJ Griffin, Kathy Potts, Amy McCarter, Polly Nichols, John Harper, Ann-Clore Duncan and Liliana Renteria Mendoza.
Above: Positive Tomorrows’ Mararet Creighton and Susan Agel. Below: Downtown OKC Inc.’s Jane Jenkins and Phi Nguyen.
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Students/From Page One
Casady to stage ‘Mamma Mia’ Headed to state! The Mount St. Mary One-Act Team claimed the title of OSSAA regional runner-up and was headed to state. Rockets named to the All-Star Cast are Kedon Gumerson, Becca Smith and Chase Maloy.
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“That coordination gave credibility to our precautions,” Holt said. “It made it possible for our residents to do what needed to be done.” Along with Mayor Bynum were hundreds of leaders in the community who found themselves in similar positions. “They were called upon to do what was right and they did it, time after time,” Holt said. The leaders of the neighboring communities, mayors and council members, county officials, state officials and the leaders of school districts, businesses, retail stores, restaurants and really every entity in this city stepped up, he said. “Leadership mattered in this pandemic and I am eternally grateful to all in this metropolitan area who led by example,” Holt said. Then there was the pandemic recession. When the nation’s economy, cities over 500,000 in population were granted major funding from the CARES Act. “We were largely just told to do what we thought was best with it,” Holt said. OKC Alliance for Economic Developed, let by Cathy O’Connor, moved quickly to create the Small Business Continuity Program with the help of the Greater OKC Chamber and the city. The Small Business Continuity program ultimately distributed $33 million to more than 1,000 businesses in OKC. And for individuals facing short-term challenges, the city also worked with the nonprofit sector to distribute millions of dollars in individual assistance, according to Holt. “All of what I just described was a remarkable mobilization and it saved our city’s economy,” the mayor said. Today, OKC has the No. 1 lowest unemployment rate in the country at 2.6 percent — the same as it was prepandemic. The city is making pitches every week to bring in new jobs. “Job creators contin-
ue to be attracted by the unique combo we offer – ease of living and low costs combined with all the amenities of a large American city,” Holt said. But, economic growth must be equitable. “This country has always promised equal opportunity,” the mayor said. “This city should do the same.” For instance, he said, a white kid who grows up at NW 164 and MacArthur has a life expectancy of 81 years. A black kid who grows up at NE 23 and MLK has a life expectancy that is 12 years shorter. In addition to life expectancy, vast differences in educational attainment and economic success are also statistically likely. Each day, we should be working to expand opportunities, Holt said. The MAPS initiatives are bringing improvements to transit, the Innovation District, upgrades to parks and youth facilities and so much more, including help with homelessness, sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and an animal shelter. A new multipurpose stadium and a fair-
grounds coliseum are on the horizon. With the new convention center and the Omni Hotel, Oklahoma City is becoming “the finest meeting destination in the country for a city our size,” Holt said. “No longer is Oklahoma City just a place you sleep in if you’re driving from Little Rock to Albuquerque,” he said. “This is truly becoming a destination for meetings and tourists.” The recently-opened First Americans Museum, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Science Museum Oklahoma, OKC Zoo and many others are attracting thousands of visitors to our city, Holt said. The expansion of the Will Rogers World Airport makes it easier for people to travel to and from Oklahoma City. The state of Oklahoma City is strong, Holt said. “It is sturdy and it has proven to be durable and resilient through tough times,” he said. Together, Holt said, we can make this truly the “Roaring ‘20s” again.
The worldrenowned music of ABBA returns with live performances in Casady Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!” Showtimes are Nov. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Fee TheThe cast of Casady Theater Department's “Mamma ater on the Casady Mia!” rehearse for opening night on Nov. 12. campus. “Mamma Mia! is such a fun show,” her father – confusion and comedy Casady Senior Drew Walters said. “It commence! has been so great getting to work, “I grew up listening to ABBA; it sing and dance with my friends and was always playing on our cassette to the amazing music of ABBA!” player,” Casady Theatre Director Just before the year 2000, on an Andi Dema said. “To have these idyllic Greek island, former rock songs performed by my students star Donna is preparing her strugmakes it so special, especially after gling taverna for the event of the two years of no live musical theatre millennium: her daughter Sophie’s on our stage. I am excited to share wedding! There’s just one problem: this work with our audiences.” who will walk her down the aisle? Tickets are $10 general admisSophie invites three men from sion, $5 students/seniors. Masks Donna’s past whom she thinks are are required.
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CALENDAR KIDS Nov. 13 • Hay for the Herd Come meet miniature horse Milo and his friends from 1 – 4 pm at The Native Exchange, 3004 Paseo. Bring in your gently used blankets and (nonpainted) pump kins, for a good cause. Buy $5 raffle tickets for a chance to win $50 gift cards to Picas so’s, OSO and Frida’s. Milo’s Barn is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to saving animals from neglect and abusive conditions established in 2015 by Laurie Anderson. Read more details at milos barnokc.com.
SISTER CITIES Nov. 18 • Global Achievement Luncheon Sister Cities Interna tional OKC recognizes private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders for conducting long term programs of mutual benefit with our sister cities and promoting our mission to “Con nect globally, thrive locally.” Tickets start at $75. The luncheon is at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City, 741 N. Phillips Ave., beginning at 11:15 am. Get tickets at sistercitiesokc.org.
THIS WEEKEND Nov. 5 •
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Now Open • Predator Pass The OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden is proud to announce the opening of Predator Pass, a 61,000 sq.ft. predators’ paradise for cheetahs and African painted dogs. After three years, cheetahs have officially returned to the Zoo’s animal family. Fiveyearold brothers, Boomer and Pistol Pete “Pete,” arrived at the Zoo on Oct. 17, from The Little Rock Zoo. Also new to the Zoo’s animal family are three African painted dogs, two females and one male, from Kansas City Zoo. Painted dog sisters, River, 3, and Pele, 3, as well as male, Bomani, 10, will reside at Predator Pass as a separate pack from the Zoo’s current pack of five paint ed dogs. The Zoo’s other African painted dog pack are presently inhabiting Lion Overlook on a rotational basis with the Zoo’s pride of African lions while construction on Expedition Africa, the Zoo’s 12acre habitat transforma tion project, continues through spring 2023. The $1.9 million Predator Pass habitat, con sists of four distinct habitat spaces, two indoor climatecontrolled habitats and panoramic viewing opportunities for guests, including three shaded porticos with engaging educational graphics displays. Each habitat space features lush foliage, rock outcrops with shaded alcoves, as well as raised vistas and limited water features. The construction proj ect was funded in part by a 1/8 of a cent Okla homa City sales tax. Saints Ball The St. Anthony Foun dation’s 2021 Saints Ball will be a celebra tion of our return to normalcy, including our ability to once again gather together, as well as a show of gratitude toward our caregivers who have gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic, provid ing safe, compassion ate aid for all who have come in need. Tickets start at $250 at givetosaints.com. Event is at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel beginning at 6:30 pm. Nov. 6 •
N EW D ATES 2021 Paycom Center Events/Shows: TransSiberian Orchestra Dec. 8 Jeff Dunham Jan. 27, 2022 Elton John Jan. 30, 2022 JoJo Siwa Feb. 1, 2022 New Kids on the Block May 16, 2022 Backstreet Boys Sept. 14, 2022 Shawn Mendes Sept. 27, 2022
Starlight Ball Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Ball fundraiser is from 6:30 – 11:45 pm at the Sundance Airport Hangar, 13000 N. Sara Rd., Yukon. Live enter tainment from Mars Hill Band with a seated dinner and live auc tion. Black tie option al. Go to chfkids.com for details.
Nov. 6 • Glitter Ball deadCenter’s annual party and fundraiser at the Tower Theatre from 7pm to 1am. The theme is dC High, everything high school and homecoming. Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com
Zoo Amphitheatre: Judas Priest Matchbox Twenty Civic Center Music Hall: The Music of Billy Joel Alton Brown Live Hip Hop Nutcracker A Christmas Celebration
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and of Gold, the movie I have been working on for the past eight weeks as 1st Assistant Director, wrapped this past weekend at a roadside rest stop along I-40 in Calumet. The central character in the movie is a truck driver, so we spent three full weeks filming at rest stops, truck stops, gas stations, distribution centers, diners, and parking lots. As a filmmaker, it was surprising to see how many different ways there were to make those locations look fascinating on camera. As a person, it was awesome to witness the diversity of people working tirelessly in all of those places to keep our economy running. From the truckers to the cooks to the warehouse stockers to the mechanics, hundreds of people were working hard no matter what time we filmed, early morning or middle of the night. Land of Gold tells the story of a first-generation Punjabi truck driver and anxious father-to-be, who discovers a 10-year-old undocumented Mexican-American girl stowed away on his truck during a crosscountry trip. It’s a beautiful story about the intersection of two immigrants from different cultures trying to make it work in America. The script won the $1 milliondollar Grand Prize at
the 2021 Tribeca/AT&T Untold Stories pitch competition. Writer, director, and star Nardeep Khurmi wrote the screenplay, then partnered with University of Oklahoma graduate Pallavi Sastry and her casting director sister Keertana Sastry to produce a pitch for the contest. Together, they created the pitch that won the $1 million prize. They hired a few of their closest filmmaker friends, including line producer Julie Bersani, acting coach Kate Kuglar, and Cinematographer Chris Low, and headed to Oklahoma. Land of Gold was produced in Oklahoma for three key reasons: the film rebate program, the diversity of landscapes, and a personal Oklahoma connection. The 20% + rebate offered by the state made Oklahoma competitive with other film and television production hubs like Georgia and New Mexico. The drastically different landscapes from the barren buttes of Gloss Mountain to the tree-lined streets of Tulsa allowed Oklahoma to stand in for sev-
Handel’s Messiah Dec. 5 The Nutcracker Dec. 1119 A Drag Queen Christmas Dec. 12 A Magical Cirque Chritmas Dec. 22 Mean Girls Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Saints Ball Nov. 5 Starlight Ball Nov. 6
eral states written in the script. Producer Pallavi Sastry, who studied musical theater at OU and performed with Lyric Theatre before heading to Broadway, wanted to bring a project home to Oklahoma where she started her career. Because Land of Gold was filmed here, more than 50 Oklahoma crew and cast members were able to work on this wonderful story. Several Oklahoma film veterans took on leadership roles on the film, including Costume Designer Valerie Parker, Key Make-Up and Hair Shelly D’Apolito, Production Designer Kaitlyn Shelby, Location Scout Tami Murphy, Script Supervisor Amanda Rainey, and Gaffer (lighting) Elizabeth Drew. Land of Gold will have its world premiere next June at the Tribeca Film Festival, travel to prestige festivals like Toronto in the fall, and release theatrically with Warner Media late in the year. Hopefully, they will replicate the success of Minari, last year’s beautiful immigrant tale that was filmed in Oklahoma and ended up winning an Oscar. Given how gorgeous everything looked on screen as we were filming Land of Gold and how talented all of the actors and crafts people were, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit.
Glitter Ball Governor’s Arts Awards Rodeo Hall of Fame Sister Cities Luncheon Edmond Turkey Trot Beaux Arts Ball Cowboy Christmas Ball Winter Ball
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Big Brothers Big Sisters presents Taste of OKC 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters is honored to have Lance Haffner as the 2022 Taste of OKC Event Chair. His company, Heartland Payment Systems, is currently the Presenting Sponsor. You are invited to the new Oklahoma City Convention Center Ballroom on Feb. 19 at 6 pm to celebrate an evening of tastes and sips from more than 30 of our city’s finest restaurants. Attendees will enjoy the best food OKC has to offer, along with a silent auction, live auction, music and dancing! Pro-
ceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters’ work of defending the potential of youth in our community by matching them with caring mentors who often become life-long friends. Lance has 20 years’ experience in human resources, business and leadership. He is currently the President of Payroll & Human Capital Management Solutions for Heartland Payment Systems, a financial technology firm providing payments, payroll and human capital manage-
ment software and service solutions for small and medium sized businesses across the US. “The BBBS vision (mentoring youth so they can achieve their full potential) couldn’t be more in-line with Heartland’s own values,” said Haffner. “Heartland believes people can be the best versions of themselves if given the right opportunities and support. We’re proud to be a partner and sponsor and hope this is the best event for BBBS of Oklahoma!” Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Oklahoma’s evidencebased mentoring programs are designed to create positive, measurable outcomes for youth, including: educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. They match children (Littles) with caring adult role models (Bigs) so they can share and expand their worlds in new ways. For more information about sponsorship and mentoring opportunities, go to tasteofokc.org
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CASADY From Page 1 Parke for her visionary fashion designs and Carleigh Berryman for her pioneering work with older adults.” William Pape, Class of 1968, is the cofounder and EVP of TraceGains, Inc., a software company that improves food supply chain safety and profitability by helping companies produce better finished goods faster and more cost-effectively. From 1982 to 1998 Will was a VeriFone cofounder, senior manager, and corporate officer until the company was sold to Hewlett Packard. VeriFone pioneered the electronic acquisition and transfer of credit card information and, at the time of the HP acquisition, handled over 65% of the world's daily credit card traffic. Will, one of the first five VeriFone employees, was responsible for company operations including the technical development groups, the product marketing groups, and the information, system, and controls groups. During this same period he had an active public speaking schedule on "the virtual corporation," a concept VeriFone pioneered. Will authored the quarterly Virtual Manager column for Inc Technology magazine for five years, served on the board of another NASDAQ NMS company, and was a lecturer at the National Defense University at Ft. McNair, Virginia. Will’s family was an integral part of Casady. His mother was D.R.
“Bee” Pape, a Montessori pioneer in the southwest. She created the first Montessori teacher training program in the 1960s and taught at Casady School for 35 years. At the time of her death, Bee was the Director of Montessori Teacher Education Program at Oklahoma City University and was a 2011 finalist for the American Montessori Society Living Legend Award. Will’s sister, Sally Pape Hester, graduated from Casady in 1972. Marion Garrett Parke, Class of 2000, is the founder and CEO of Marion Parke Shoes. She is an American podiatric surgeon and luxury footwear designer. Motivated by her vision for footwear with intelligent design, her brand seamlessly blends thoughtful structure with an elegant, yet edgy, style. In her podiatry practice, Marion has treated countless stylish women seeking beautiful footwear with considerate construction. In response to this need, she launched her namesake collection in the spring of 2016. Her footwear quickly garnered editorial and retailer interest. She was named a finalist for the Accessories Council’s prestigious Emerging Designer Award in 2015 and received Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award in Accessories for 2018, an honor bestowed upon major names in the fashion industry when their businesses were emerging. The MARION PARKE footwear collection is carried at exclusive retailers and has been featured in a variety of digital and print
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publications including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Fast Company, Forbes, Glamour, Harper’s BAZAAR, InStyle, Town & Country, VOGUE, W, The Wall Street Journal, WWD and more. Locally, Balliet's carries the collection. Marion and her family have deep roots at Casady including her husband, Dr. Will Parke ’99; her siblings Braden Garrett ’86 and Lizanne Garrett Reger ’01; and her sisters-in-law Betty Jane Harvey Garrett ’86, Laura Parke ’02, and Lindsey Parke Ridgeway ’04. After graduating in 2000, Marion attended the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Zoology. She then attended Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine for her D.P.M., Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry. She completed her residency for foot and ankle surgery at the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida, in 2012. Carleigh Berryman '15 is an international virtual reality and healthcare expert. She has been a featured speaker at conferences across the U.S. and abroad and will be a featured author in the upcoming book Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Case Studies and Perspectives. Most
notably, Carleigh is recognized for her work as the CEO & founder of Viva Vita, a start-up that has delivered virtual reality to thousands of seniors across the United States for better mental health and quality of life. Prior to launching Viva Vita in 2019 Carleigh earned her degree in entrepreneurship, marketing and psychology from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. For four years. she diligently pursued concentrations in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in addition to achieving a minor in psychology. As a fulltime student, Carleigh discovered a passion for talk radio as a show host on the campus’ radio station WRGW. She also became an active member of both Alpha Kappa Psi and Sigma Nu Tau business societies. Carleigh has acquired experience in business strategy and development, marketing research and strategy, media and digital marketing, advertising, and sales through numerous jobs, internships, and freelance contracts. She has fostered relationships across organizational structures within start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike, and in doing so has established a strong track
record of dependability and creativity. Carleigh’s three siblings are also Casady
graduates, Peter Berryman ’20, Jackson Berryman ’20, Ruby Berryman’19.
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Students
Heritage Hall gets in spirit with frightfully fun Halloweek I
n the week leading up to Halloween, Heritage Hall Upper School students got into the holiday spirit with engaging “Halloweek” activities ranging from a monster mash to a pumpkin decorating contest. The Student Council (StuCo)-sponsored event got off to a sweet start on Monday with trick-or-treating, during which StuCo members passed out candy to students and teachers. The treats continued Tuesday with a bake sale and monster mash; the Just Dance dance video game had students grooving to clas-
by Gary Smith
HALL HAPPENINGS sic Halloween songs. On Thursday, contestants in the Upper School’s Spooky Feud (Halloween-themed Family Feud) competed to name the most popular answers to survey questions such as “name a popular Halloween movie” and “name a least-favorite Halloween candy.” Ultimately, the freshmen were the game-
winners, followed by the juniors, seniors, and sophomores. Upper and Middle School students demonstrated their creativity with pumpkin contests, which resulted in an array of scary, funny, and charming pumpkins. In the Upper School, freshman Maddi Nowell won the scary pumpkin category and senior Dylan Beeson took the creative category. In the Middle School, the top prizes went to the following advisors: Amanda Walker, grand prize; Holly Carlin, scariest; Gina Brown, most original; and
Robert Smith, most adorable. Of course, Halloween would not be complete without costumes. A week of dress-up days had Lower School students getting “Comfy Cozy,” showing off their “Bow Ties and Neckties,” and mixing “Polka Dots and Stripes.” The Middle School Character Day and Upper School costume contest featured everything from rock stars to favorite foods. Following a festive week of activities, students and faculty alike were ready to embrace a spooktacular holiday weekend.
Heritage Hall freshman Maddi Nowell displays her award-winning Halloweek pumpkin.
Charger Arts Department offers sensory-friendly performances Heritage Hall’s Performing Arts Department has consistently earned accolades for its technically, visually and musically stunning adaptations of hit musicals such as Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and Starlight Express. Most impressive, however, has been the department’s dedication to making its art more accessible to those on the autism spectrum and their families, partnering in recent years with Oklahoma Autism Network (OAN) to offer sensory-friendly performances of Seussical and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The school’s 2021-22 performing arts season opened with HONK!. In addition to three regular performances, the department once again partnered with OAN to bring a sensory-friendly version to
the stage. According to OAN Director Rene’ Daman, families who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulty going out in the community and participating in something like a theatrical performance. “Children with ASD have difficulty with communication and social interactions and demonstrate repetitive behaviors. Often, they are sensitive to sensory input – sounds and certain lighting – making it hard to go out in public. As a result, families avoid activities such as movies, eating out, and theatre events,” Daman explained. “By offering this event, Heritage Hall provided families an opportunity to experience a musical play in an environment where they felt safe. For many families, this was a first, prompting several of them to drive sever-
Heritage Hall Performing Arts opened its 2021-22 season with HONK! Pictured are cast members (front row) Molly Norton, Addyson Orcutt, Anthony Neumann, Grady Raylor, Ruby Harris, (back row) Henry Dunnington, Sam Fowler, Austin Le, Jessica Leite, Amelia Stewart, Evan Hulse, Chloe Brown, Gaby Alspaugh, Phoenix Schifferdecker, Amber Banks, Brody Offel, and Campbell Leiterman. al hours to attend.” Following the performance, parent Kathy Gary said, “This was our third sensory-friendly musical at Heritage Hall and we are already looking forward to next time. Everyone did a marvelous job, and HONK! was so fun to watch.
It was a great opportunity for our family to enjoy musical theater in a low-stress setting that is a good fit for all of us. Thank you to the cast and crew for finding a beautiful way to include and serve the greater community.” Speaking about the depart-
ment’s partnership with OAN, Heritage Hall Fine Arts Department Chair Jay Ferguson said it has been an incredibly uplifting and rewarding experience for everyone involved. “In our continued effort to grow the appreciation and accessibility of live theatre, the inclusion of such programming welcomes those with sensory sensitivities and other challenges in an environment of fun and understanding. We were thrilled to provide families impacted by autism another opportunity to enjoy the theatre.” Additionally, the sensoryfriendly performance provides performing arts students “an opportunity to truly live the school’s Charger Code – to learn with honor, to lead with courage, and to serve with compassion,” said Ferguson.
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FRIDAY goes to Sedona The Quail Creek Bank Travel Club recently returned from its first trip in almost two years! There were 19 travelers reading OKC FRIDAY on this tour which started out in Scottsdale and ventured on to the Sedona area. As the group rode the train into the Grand Canyon, the travellers stopped to have lunch, hike or just enjoy the scenery. This picture is as they departed from the train. A few even went on an unforgettable off-road excursion into the deep Red Rocks of Sedona, where they crawled over and atop iconic red-rock formations and enjoyed miles of rugged desert terrain.
Rockets One-Act team takes second at regionals
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ights, Camera, Action! The MSM One-Act Play Team has been hard at work this fall prepping for OSSAA competition. The Rockets finished second at regionals and Rocket students Kedon
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ROCKET REPORT Gumerson, Becca Smith and Chase
Maloy were named to the all-star cast. When it was time to head to state, the team was led to state by the state spirit line, an MSM tradition when students line the hallways to celebrate their classmates and send them off with support.
The Rocket One-Act Team finished eighth in the state and Becca Smith received OSSA All-State honors. Our team received only positive comments from the judges and is extremely proud of their great performance!
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-609
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021)
In the District Court within and for said County and State.
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
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Guadalupe Garza, Plaintiff vs. Ricky Quiroz, 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 domestic violence and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 27 day of November 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 (SEAL) /s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021; Friday, November 12, 2021; Friday, November 19, 2021) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-563 In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma, } ss. Oklahoma County
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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 complete and irreconcilable incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 14 day of December 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 (SEAL) /s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk /s/James J. Pasquali Plaintiff’s Attorney 510 E. Memorial Rd. Suite C-4 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405)605-8380 phone (405)605-8340 fax
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021; Friday, November 12, 2021; Friday, November 19, 2021)
IN RE: The name of: Lauren McGowen
State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
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Briana Shante Goggins-Brannon, Plaintiff vs. Ja’Waun Devarrio Goggins, 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 living apart for almost two years, abandonment for almost seven months and counting and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 19 day of November 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 (SEAL) /s/Teresa Becker, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Lauren McGowen has petitioned to change his/her name to Lauren Gail Thompson. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 18 day of November, 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 (SEAL) /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-2439 IN RE: The name of: Kaylee Nicole Byrd
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Kaylee Nicole Byrd has petitioned to change his/her name to Adam Lee Byrd. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of February, 2022, before Judge Andrews at 2:30 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 (SEAL) /s/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-2375 IN RE: The name of: Abra Kit Skye Cullen
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-766 In the District Court within and for said County and State.
Friday, November 12, 2021 • Starts at 9:42 AM
CV-2021-2438
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Abra Kit Skye Cullen has petitioned to change his/her name to Sorcha Sileas Siubhan Matheson NicCuilinn. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 30 day of December, 2021, before Judge Bonner 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 (SEAL) /s/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021)
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-2113 In the Matter of the Application of Yadira Moctezuma as next of friend of (child) Kieren Matthew GochenourMoctezuma 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) Yadira Moctezuma, as next of friend of Kieren Matthew Gochenour-Moctezuma has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Kieren Matthew Gochenour-Moctezuma to (b) Kieren Matthew Moctezuma; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Mai of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 15 day of December, 2021 at 11:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. NATALIE MAI CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/ L. Bell Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021)
December, 2021, at 11:00 o’clock a.m. in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. That any person may file a written protest in this case at any time prior to the date set for hearing. Rick Warren, COURT CLERK BY: /s/illegible signature DEPUTY (SEAL)
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2021-2482 IN APPLICATION OF Donald Ray Robinson Print Name To Issue Title
Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above Application for hearing before Judge Bonner in room 304, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 16 day of December, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m. /s/Donald Ray Robinson (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 5, 2021)
Case No. CV-2021-2483
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NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING TAKE NOTICE that Eduardo Mendoza, has filed in the above Court a Petition to have change his name and birth certificate to reflect the following changes: Petitioner’s Last Name: Portillo. This matter has been set for hearing before Judge Timmons on the 2 day of
Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above Application for hearing before Judge Bonner in room 304, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 16 day of December, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m. /s/Donald Ray Robinson
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OKC Zoo gives COVID vaccinations to select species Many of the Zoo’s endangered, threatened species recently received a COVID-19 vaccine approved for animals as a preventative health measure. In efforts to provide optimum health care for its animal family, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden recently vaccinated select species for COVID-19. Zoo animals at highest risk for contracting COVID received the vaccine made exclusively for animals and authorized for use by the United States Department of Agriculture. The OKC Zoo vaccinated 40 animals including its large and small cats – African lions, Sumatran tigers, mountain lions, jaguar, bobcat, clouded leopards, fishing cats, serval and caracal. The Zoo’s Western lowland gorillas, Sumatran orangutans, chimpanzees, North American river otters and ferrets, education ambassador animals, were also vaccinated.
“Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, we have kept our animals healthy and now we can further protect these vulnerable species from COVID with access to this vaccine,” said Dr. Jennifer D’Agostino, Oklahoma City Zoo’s director of veterinary services. “Preventative care is a vital part of our veterinary program and we will continue to rely on the science behind successful measures like vaccines to ensure our animals’ health and well-being.” The Zoo’s veterinary team worked closely with animal caretakers to administer the COVID vaccines. Many animals willingly participated in receiving their injection thanks to successful training techniques implemented by the Zoo’s animal care teams. Medical training is a critical part of our animals’ welfare and our teams strive to encourage participation by creating rewarding, positive experiences for the animals in their
care. Veterinary team members and caretakers were monitoring all animals following the first round of vaccines. A second dose of the vaccine will be administered to these animals in the weeks to come. The Oklahoma City Zoo is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily, except on Christmas and Thanksgiving, with the last entry no later than 4 pm. Purchase advance tickets at okczoo.org/tickets and avoid the entry lines. Stay connected with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linktree and TikTok, and by visiting its blog stories. Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by becoming a ZOOfriends member. Starting at $45, memberships can be purchased at ZOOfriends.org and provide access to the OKC Zoo for an entire year plus, additional benefits and discounts. To learn more about Zoo happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.org.
Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival returns to Bricktown The Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary as it returns in person to Bricktown on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5 - 7 pm on Mickey Mantle Ave. outside of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The early holiday season will kick off to accommodate all the Downtown in December holiday events and attractions taking place that weekend. However, those looking to experience the Bricktown Christmas Tree Lighting the day after Thanksgiving will be able to continue tradition by tuning in online or on television for the Virtual Holiday Special debuting Friday, Nov. 26 at 5 pm. Free and open to everyone, the outdoor festival will include family-friendly activities such as photos with Santa Claus, face painting, caricatures, a Magic Elf, letters to Santa, and a showcase
of holiday performances leading up to and following the countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree by Mayor David Holt. “We have much to celebrate this year,” said Mayor David Holt, “and I am thrilled that the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival will be returning to Bricktown for its 20th anniversary. This is an OKC tradition that truly brings light to our city’s holiday season in every way. It also showcases our community’s amazing talent and diversity. The live performances have something for everyone, featuring much-loved, familiar sights as well as new favorites. Attendees will see Lyric’s A Christmas Carol cast, Tony Foster Jr. and Kandace Duke, Sainrithya Dance Academy, Jabee, and much more. The Oklahoma City Ballet will also be joining the festival for the
first time with a holiday performance by their post-grad students. Those tuning in to the Virtual Holiday Special will see footage from the in-person festival, the lighting of the Bricktown Christmas Tree, additional holiday performances, and messages from special guests including Santa Claus. Watch the Virtual Holiday Special on Friday, Nov. 26 at 5 pm on KOCB CW 34, at DowntowninDecember.com, on the Downtown OKC Facebook page, FOX 25 website and Facebook page, and the FOX 25 On Demand app. Encore presentations will air on KOKH FOX 25 on Nov. 26 at 9:30 pm and on Christmas Day at 12 pm. Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership and Mayor Holt invite all residents to join the fun, whether in person or virtually, to kick off this special holiday season.
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Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com
Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535 Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com
We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com
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Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126
Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200 International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847
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OPINION O UR S TAND “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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The Committee of 100 quietly serves to honor outstanding professionalism
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he Committee of 100 met to honor police and fire personnel at its annual black-tie dinner at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club last week. Founded in 1976 by Guy M. Anthony, Horace K. “Tony” Calvert and William H. Hulsey, the organization would deliver $5,000 checks to the families of police and firefighters who were killed in the line of duty to meet their immediate needs.
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com
Every year at a black-tie banquet the Committee would honor police and firefighters for outstanding professionalism. Because of the lockdown, 2020 and 2021 awards were presented this year. The Guy Anthony Award for Display of Outstanding Professionalism and Integrity honorees were: 2020 - Captain Bob Green, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. 2021- Captain Tim Tipton, Oklahoma Highway Patrol; and three OKC Police Officers, Captain Frank Barnes, Lt. Bryan Taylor and Sergeant Kim Holmes.
The 2020 Calvert Award for Exceptional Courage and Bravery was presented to Sergeant David Rambo, OKC Police; Sergeant Greg Kennedy, OKC Police; Captain David Garrett, OKC Fire Dept.; and Trooper Cody Enloe, OK Highway Patrol. 2021 Calvert Award winners were Edmond Police Department’s Lt. Michael Kennemer, Sergeant Joe Delpha, Sergeant Neil Martin, Officer Jackson Smith, Officer Dustin Hand, Officer Logan Parks; and OKC Fire Department’s Captain Samuel Bowring, Lieutenant Andrew Neeley and Corporal Frank Stubbs. The Hulsey Award for Heroism in a Life Threatening Situation 2020 recipients were OKC Police’s Sergeant Chad Pickle, Sergeant Dustin Fulton and Sergeant Wesley Parsons.e The 2021 Hulsey Award was presented to Zachary Barby of the OKC Police Department.
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 10 PREVIEW: STILLWATER AT PC NORTH • 7 P.M. FRIDAY
Panthers host Stillwater in regular season finale By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Fairly secure of a berth in the playoffs, the PC North football team seeks to end the regular season with a potential programdefining victory when perennial power Stillwater comes to town this Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium. “It’s huge for our program to make the
playoffs,” coach Ryan Laverty said. “We’ve been in the playoffs in three of my six years here (at PC North).” The Panthers are currently 5-4 overall and 3-3 in District 6AII-1 after a dominating 55-6 victory over Northwest Classen last Friday night. PC North only misses the playoffs if Lawton beats district-leading Del City, but otherwise the Panthers would finish fourth in
the district standings. “If you can make the posteason, anything can happen after that,” Laverty said. Against Stillwater on Friday, the Panthers need big nights from both the senior-dominated offensive and defensive lines. “We need to take care of the ball and try to control the line of scrimmage,” the coach told FRIDAY. Seniors Josh Davis, Jalen Allen, TeShane
WEEK 10 SCHEDULE Friday, November 5 Crossings Christian at Millwood U.S. Grant at Deer Creek Heritage Hall at Mount St. Mary Tecumseh at John Marshall Guymon at McGuinness Stillwater at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
Edwards and Grant Donellon lead the way on the offensive line, along with junior starter Jeremiah Moore. Jaleel Johnson
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP | ANTLERS TAKE 6A CROWN
Antonelli, McLaughlin win state titles It was a good day on the cross country course last Saturday, as Fridaylanders A.J. Antonelli and Ryan McLaughlin earned individual state championships and the Deer Creek boys captured the Class 6A team title. Antonelli completed the 5-kilometer race at Edmond Santa Fe in 15:14.80 to beat the field of 112 competitors by 17 seconds for the 6A championship. Along with Antonelli, all five Antler runners finished inside the top 15 as Deer Creek cruised to a 69-point win over Owasso for its second team crown. McLaughlin, who competed in 4A as the lone qualifier from Harding Charter Prep, rolled to a 12-second win, completing the 5K course in a new personal-best time of 15:42.01. The senior also qualified for state in all four years and won the 3200-meter state track title last spring. In the 6A meet, Gilbert Velez finished just two seconds short of a runner-up trophy in 15:33.45 to finish
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third for Deer Creek. Three others cracked the top 15, including Graham Mitchell in 12th place followed by Lucas Cisneros in 13th and Spencer Carlson in 15th place. The Antler girls boasted three runners in the top 25 to take second in the 6A team standings. Tabitha Fox paced the trio with a sixthplace finish, while Sadie Wedge claimed 10th for Deer Creek. Cadee Shannon came in 24th place to round out the group. CHARGERS TAKE 3RD IN 3A Keyed by three athletes inside the top 25,
the Heritage Hall boys finished third in the 3A state championships also held last Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe. Jackson Fowler paced the Chargers with a seventh-place effort. Caysen Argo finished just behind in ninth place, and Will Blalock came in 25th place. Dominique Matthews was the lone Heritage Hall girl to crack the top 25 in 15th place. Crossings Christian’s Luke McGarraugh finished in 33rd place to lead the Knights. IRISH GIRLS RUN TO 6TH IN 5A Boasting a pair of runners in the top 20, the McGuinness girls claimed sixth place and the Mount St. Mary girls were 10th in the 5A state meet. Mount St. Mary’s Michaela Carney paced the duo with a 15thplace finish in the 2mile race at Edmond Santa Fe. McGuinness’ Torrie Whitbeck crossed the finish line in 17th position for the Irish.
The Irish’s Maggie Kirt and Gracie Blevins were among four others that finished in the top 50 in 31st and 37th, respectively. The Rockets’ Mackenzi Dehart took 41st and Lena Hoang took 50th place. Henry Ison placed 64th to lead the Irish boys.
anchors the defensive line from his end position, with fellow seniors Octavius TolliverFlint and Tyler and junior Marcus Anderson.
In another game with playoff implications, Crossings Christian could claim its first-ever district title with a win at Millwood on Friday. Currently, the Knights are in a 3way tie with Jones and Chandler for the lead in District 2A-2. Also on Friday, Heritage Hall visits Mount St. Mary, while Deer Creek hosts U.S. Grant, John Marshall entertains Tecumseh and McGuiness faces Guymon.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 9 ROUNDUP
Chargers run over ‘Jackets With a district title on the line, the Heritage Hall football team made sure to leave no doubt about the outcome of last Friday night’s game against district rival Kingfisher. The Chargers scored two touchdowns on just three offensive plays over the opening half of the first quarter en route to a 50-7 victory over the Yellowjackets to officially claim their eighth straight District 3A-1 championship at Pop Murray Field. Tailback Brigham Evans got the night started with an electrifying 58-yard touchdown run and star receiver Gavin Freeman followed with a 69-yard TD catch from quarterback Will Pague. Heritage Hall made
a pair of 2-point conversions and kicker Luke Butler kicked a 25-yard field goal to end the first quarter. The Chargers (9-0, 5-0) dominated the rest of the first half, led by Paque throwing a pair of TD passes to Cooper Cookson for 54 yards and Freeman for 15 yards. Evans added a 40-yard scoring run in between as Heritage Hall led 40-0 at halftime. In the second half, Butler nailed a 35-yard field goal and Jaxon Carter scored on a 17-yard run. PANTHERS ROUT NW CLASSEN PC North extended its winning streak to two games with a dominating 55-6 triumph over Northwest Classen on
FOOTBALL DISTRICT STANDINGS through Week 9
District 6A-II-1 Team Dist 1. Del City 6-0 2. Stillwater 5-1 3. Deer Creek 4-2
All 8-1 7-2 7-2
4. PC North 5. Lawton 6. MWC 7. U.S. Grant 8. NW Classen
3-3 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6
5-4 4-5 4-5 3-6 0-9
District 5A-2 Team Dist 1. Carl Albert 5-0 2. Guthrie 5-1 3. McGuinness 3-2
All 7-2 8-1 5-4
4. Lawton Eis. 5. Piedmont 6. Woodward 7. Guymon 8. W. Heights
2-3 2-3 1-4 0-5 WD
5-4 4-5 3-6 0-6
District 4A-2 Team Dist 1. Tuttle 6-0 2. Blanchard 5-1 3. Cushing 5-1
All 9-0 7-2 8-1
4. Harrah 5. J. Marshall 6. Ada 7. Tecumseh 8. Classen SAS
4-2 2-4 1-5 1-5 0-6
6-3 3-6 2-7 2-7 1-8
District 3A-1 Team Dist 1. Heritage Hall 6-0 2. Perkins 5-1 3. Anadarko 4-2
All 9-0 7-2 4-5
4. Kingfisher 5. Mt. St. Mary 6. McLoud 7. Bridge Creek 8. Douglass
4-2 2-4 1-5 1-5 1-5
6-3 4-4 2-7 2-7 3-6
District 2A-2 Team Dist 1. Crossings 5-1 2. Chandler 5-1 3. Jones 5-1
All 7-2 6-3 6-3
4. Prague 4-2 5. Millwood 3-3 6. Meeker 2-4 7. Star Spencer 0-6 8. Kellyville 0-6
7-2 4-5 3-6 2-7 0-9
Note: The top 4 teams in each district qualify for the playoffs.
Friday at Panther Stadium. Quarterback Carson Laverty threw for 183 yards and six touchdowns to lead the Panthers (5-4, 3-3 6A-II-1). The junior tossed two TD passes to Haydn Thornton, with four others to Phil Jackson III, Trell Churchwell, Reece Moffett and Cameron Scott. Tailback Camrion Jones rushed for 100 yards on just eight carries and scored twice for PC North. ANTLERS CLOBBER LAWTON Deer Creek sowed up its first-ever playoff berth since joining Class 6A after cruising to a 67-20 victory at Lawton on Friday night. Quarterback Brett Pense threw three touchdown passes, including two to Michel Holley and another to Bryson Rouse to lead the Antlers (7-2, 4-2 6A-II-1) to third place in the district. Berkley Dalton provided some excitement on special teams in returning a two punts for touchdowns. Mason Miller scored on a pair of touchdown runs, while Jalen Kirk added a scoring run.
- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com
Heritage Hall’s Cooper Cookson (44) breaks free on the way to a 54-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Will Paque during last Friday’s game against Kingfisher.
lead the Knights (7-2, 5-1 2A-2). Wood connected with Mason Snyder for three TD passes covering 37, 35 and 50 yards, while also tossing a 5-yarder to Justin Walraven and a 15-yarder to Nate Rouse. Walraven added a 60-yard TD run and Michael Morris made a 31-yard field goal.
possession of overtime, Irish quarterback River Warren threw a 10-yard TD pass to Paul Tarman but failed on the ensuing 2-point conversion attempt to win the game. McGuinness (5-4, 4-2 5A-2) led 20-13 after three quarters on tailback Mike Taffe’s scoring runs of 35, 1 and 5 yards. Warren
third quarter, Mount St. Mary’s comeback fell a bit short as Anadarko scored three times in the final period to hand the Rockets a 52-34 loss last Friday at Father Fulton Field. Tailback Salvador Jackson scored three touchdowns on runs of 43, 50 and 51 yards to lead the Rockets (4-4, 2-4 3A-1). Jesse Brooks and quarterback Joseph Krug chipped in scoring runs of 5 and 1 yard, respectively.
TUTTLE TOO MUCH FOR BEARS
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John Marshall’s Davien Taylor (3) tries to escape from a Tuttle defender during last Friday’s game.
KNIGHTS RUN OVER MEEKER
IRISH FALL AT GUTHRIE IN OT
Crossings Christian jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 49-16 win against Meeker last Friday night at Knights Stadium. Quarterback Drew Wood accounted for five touchdowns to
As with three of its other losses this season, a missed extra-point proved to be the difference as McGuinness suffered a 35-34 overtime loss at Guthrie on Friday. After the Bluejays scored in the opening
threw a 17-yard TD pass to Kelle Fraile and connected with Taffe on the 2-point conversion for a 2-touchdown lead to open the fourth quarter. ANADARKO HOLDS OFF ROCKETS Erupting for three touchdowns in the
District-leading Tuttle proved to be too much for John Marshall (3-6, 2-4 4A-2) as the Bears suffered a 49-0 loss to the Tigers last Friday at Taft Stadium. OAKRIDGE TOPS CYCLONES Casady ended its season with a 34-6 loss at Oakridge in a Southwest Preparatory Conference counter in Texas. Quarterback Carson Horton threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Cole Phillips to lead the Cyclones (3-6, 1-5 SPC).
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Friday Society
Bash celebrates Frederick’s 50th A 50th birthday party feting Frederick Redwine was hosted by Justin Edwards in their home. A custom “405-50” invitation parody of a 1980s Oklahoma license plate proclaimed “Frederick is OK!” and announced the event in teal green, sunflower yellow and jet black copy on metallic silver cardstock. DJ Blake-O provided musical entertainment with “Ah, Snap!” photo booth just off the dance floor. Kitty Bob Aimes and Norma Jean Goldenstein made a surprise, guest appearance and lead singing
“Happy Birthday” to Frederick. Kamala Gamble of Kam’s Kookery and Guilford Gardens and Allison Dake of Brown Egg Bakery catered Frederick’s southern favorites surrounding a giant, fondant-covered “50.” Justin Edwards, Kevin Hale, Camden Maxwell and Eric Stiner designed flowers of royal blue hydrangeas, hot pink and orange roses punctuated with green dianthus and yellow craspedia. Kevin Hale also arranged an artful persimmon branch, bright orange marigold and ranunculus design cascading over the home’s
Justin Edwards, left, threw a birthday party for Frederick Redwine, right, in their home.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
front trellis. Life-size, lighted letters stating “Fred is 50” were just off the red carpet and greeted guests upon arrival.
Frederick’s friends Lonnie Green, Anita Milam, Michael Bolin, Brad Riggins, Mary Arbuckle and Jordan Milam enjoy the party.
Above: Stan Cunningham, Christie Hargrove, John Wast and Whitney and Andy Watkins. Below: Sandy Redwine, Frederick Redwine, Shriley and Carroll Redwine, Philip Redwine Jr. and Debra Redwine.
Mackenzie Blalock and Dr. Debby and Dr. Jim Blalock.
Paula Love and Dan Lorant.
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FRED ERDMAN U.S. Navy 1964-70
SERGEANT BILLY COYLE U.S. Marine Corps Reserve 1993-2000
COLONEL DAVID BENNETT U.S. Army Reserve 1976-2007
CAPTAIN MARK SULLIVAN U.S. Army Vietnam July 1, 1967-June 30, 1969
TOM GRAHAM U.S. Navy World War II
WILFORD DREBES U.S. Army Korea
MAXINE GOURLEY U.S. Army Afghanistan
DONALD J. WIERMAN Army July, 1943- September, 1946
LELAND GOURLEY U.S. Army World War II
CMSGT BOBBY J. ALSOBROOK April 7, 1948-April 30, 1978 Overseas Language Specialist
LONNIE CHILDRESS U.S. Army Signal Corp 1968-1972
CAPT. ELIZABETH LANE U.S. Army 2010-2021
COL. ROBERT I. MORRISON U.S. Army World War ll
DEMETRIO MORALES U.S. Air Force 27 Years
EDDIE ARMSTRONG U.S Army Vietnam 1968
JIM BRINKLEY U.S. Air Force 1959-1965
JOYCE MORALES English Reserves Royal Artillary, 1948-51
R.G. BRINKLEY U.S Army 1942-1945
WAYNE E. LEUSZLER U S Navy 1943-1946
RICHARD L. (DICK) BURTON US Coast Guard
OKC FRIDAY THANKS ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, AND CURRENTLY SERVE, IN THE U. S. ARMED FORCES