Small Works, Big Wonders Former Blazers hockey coach Doug Sauter and his horses Z and X welcome guests to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for the art sale. Sauter said he has also had horses named T, U, V and W. Page 3
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Thanksgiving is a time for making memories By Rose Lane Editor Thanksgiving is usually all about spending time with family and friends — and making memories. Many times, however, those memories are cherished because they are just downright comical. And, sometimes, the turkey isn’t the animal that takes center stage on Thanksgiving. Leadership Oklahoma President and CEO Marion Paden said she remembers the Thanksgiving Day when her family members put the turkey on the screened porch right before dinner. “The neighborhood cat got in and shredded the bird with such interesting claw marks,” Marion said. When Debbie South’s daughters were young, they had guests for Thanksgiving. “In the cooking stage, I burned my hand with hot grease,” she said. With the food already on the table, the guests rushed Debbie to the emergency room. After a painful process, they went home. “While we were gone, my little dog jumped in one of the chairs and got on the table and had eaten most of the turkey and sampled all of the sides,” Debbie said. “So much for hours of prep and cooking. We didn’t even
Jane Gamble’s granddaughter Maya practicing the grandeur of presenting the turkey. See her story on Page 7.
have leftover turkey sandwiches that year.” Lawrence and Melissa Ross’ dog Tallulah was stuffed after Thanksgiving dinner one year. “That year we did a full dressed turkey dinner with all the trimmings,” Lawrence said. “Another thing that happens around the holidays is those for-
bidden treats we give ourselves, and sometimes, just sometimes, our pets too.” Tallulah, an older German Shepherd-looking mutt could be described as a bit of a “sausageshaped” dog, he said. “But, the rule was no
Turkey tales
From grilling to frying and baking in the oven, Casady School second graders offer their tips for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey. ••• First, I go get my turkey from the store. Next, I get my turkey and go home. Then, I take my turkey and take his head off. Finally, I turn him into candy and eat him. — Leigh Hichton ••• First, I go to the farm. Then I ask the farmer for a turkey. Next, I pluck the feathers and put seasoning and butter and put the head off. Then, I put the turkey in the oven and cook it for awhile. Finally, I sit at the dinner table and eat turkey and mashed potatoes with my family. — Sami ••• First, I get a turkey from my Grandma’s shoe. Next, I pluck all of his feathers and FRY him. Then, I name him Jimmy and wrestle him until he begs for mercy. Finally, I put seasoning on him and eat him
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer A new Police Bicycle Unit is set to soon be patrolling the streets of The Village, resurrecting a successful bike program from the 1990s that was well received by the community. The announcement was discussed before another full house at the recent Village City Council meeting. “Since day one of being on the City Council, I’ve been vocal about developing and working alongside the police department to implement a bicycle patrol program,” said Vice Mayor Adam Graham. “Last night I got an update that the bicycles are ordered and we have several officers ready to join the program.” Those officers have accepted the opportunity to volunteer for service on the Bicycle Patrol and will begin training soon. To be qualified to serve on the Police Bicycle Unit officers must successfully complete a 40-hour CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training) certified training class before hitting the streets. Vice Mayor Graham said to be eligible for monthly incentives officers must patrol on their bicycles a minimum of six hours per week, provided there are a minimum of three officers on duty that shift. “Bicycle officers will patrol in places with a higher concentration of businesses, stopping in to speak with employees and customers,” he said. “They will also patrol in residential areas, particularly during evenings when people are more prone to be outside and available for conservations with our officers.” Graham added that officers on night shift could also patrol higher crime areas “being able to ride more ‘stealth fully’ than officers in patrol cars. “I’m thankful to our city council, city staff See VILLAGE, Page 5
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75th Beaux Arts Ball is Saturday
Casady kids offer cooking tips Compiled by Rose Lane Editor
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and eat mashed potatoes. — Grant C. ••• First, I will get it from the market that is live that goes “gobble, gobble, gobble.” Next, I take the turkey and chop it, and take out the bones. Then, I pluck the feathers and wash it thoroughly so no feather strands are left. Finally, I put it in the oven for 50 minutes. The I put the seasonings and beans then I eat it. — Mihika M. ••• First, you go to the farm to get a turkey. Next, you clean it and get ready to fry it. Then, you put salt and pepper and a little sugar. Finally, you eat it with rice and vegetables with chocolate. — Naisha Artham ••• First, I go to the supermarket to buy a turkey. Next, I take him to my house and my dad cooks it. Then, I spice it and help my mom make bread. Finally, I go to my grandma’s house and eat our feast. — Benjamin B. See TURKEY, Page 13
The 75th Annual Beaux Arts Ball is set for Saturday at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, beginning at 7 p.m. This year's Beaux Arts Ball, benefiting The Oklahoma City Museum of Art, presents 25 debutantes and 23 escorts. Also, during the ball, the Beaux Arts king will be announced.
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The event's chairman is Aimee Harlow and co-chairman is Karen Raupe. The debutantes are: Grace Affolder, Meg Bohanon, Audrey Brigham, Anna Buckley, Maddie Clarke, Brooklynn Dyson, See BEAUX ARTS, Page 7
Dog of the Week
Ginger will complete her 30-day obedience training after Thanksgiving. She is looking for a couch to share and a playmate her size or bigger that likes to romp. She is 2-3-years-old, house trained, crate trained, car ride trained, and now, obedience trained. Ginger needs someone interested in continuing her training so she will retain everything she's learned. Call Kadin, Village Animal Welfare officer at (405) 751-9518 or Cheryl at (405) 922-6542.
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Creative OK honors Prairie Surf Filmmaker Lance McDaniel helps present Creative Oklahoma’s 2021 Susan McCalmon Creativity Award to Prairie Surf Media co-founders Rachel Cannon and Matt Payne and Christian Kanady, founding partner of Echo Investment Capital. They turned the old Cox Convention Center into TV and movie studios and are helping to foster the growing film industry in Oklahoma City.
‘Messiah’: Group sings songs of joy
Clarification The photographer of this photo of Aimee Harlow, which appeared in our November 12, 2021 Most Powerful Women’s edition was Kathleen Ellis.
Celebrating the holiday season in spectacular form, Canterbury Voices presents the choral masterpiece “Messiah” at the Civic Center Music Hall on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. One of the most beloved choral oratorios, George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” begins with the phrase “Comfort ye my people.” In a year when people need comfort more than ever, Canterbury Voices joins with the OKC Philharmonic, bringing to life this beloved Oklahoma City event. Joining the performance are Dr. Kelly Holst, lyric coloratura soprano, professor of music at Oklahoma City University; Dr. Courtney Crouse, mezzo soprano, professor of music at Oklahoma City University; Steven Sanders, tenor, associate professor of Music at Oklahoma State University; and Mark McCrory, associate professor of music at the University of Oklahoma. See ‘MESSIAH’, Page 7
Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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Betsy Berry and artist Nick Berry with his painting that was a part of Small Works, Great Wonders Art Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The show features more than 200 original works from some of the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation. The opening reception included an in-person, fixed price draw for art. Unsold art remains on display and is available for purchase through Sunday.
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Enjoying the Small Works, Great Wonders reception are, in photos, clockwise, starting above: Randel Shadid, NBC Bank chairman Ken and Mary Ann Fergeson and Frank Keating; Carol and Don Kaspereit and Linda Garrett; Gennie and Bob Johnson; Meg Salyer and Becky Taylor; and Marnie and Clayton Taylor with National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum President and CEO Natalie Shirley.
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Eagle Scouts
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CONNOR EVANS
CHARLIE GHANIABADI
JACKSON HINES
GRANT KIRK
JACK MORGAN
SAM PURNELL
Six local Boy Scouts earn the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout Connor Evans, Charlie Ghaniabadi, Jackson Hines, Grant Kirk, Jack Morgan and Sam Purnell from Troop 4 were presented their Eagle Scout badge during a special ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev. Landon Whitsitt gave the invocation. Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Chairman Dan Ownby, as well as members of Troop 4 were in attendance. Troop 4 Scoutmaster Dr. Michael Kirk led the ceremony. The accolade is notable, considering it takes at least four years to become eligible and an
accumulation of 21 merit badges, Kirk said. Fewer than four percent of all boys who join Scouting in the United States reach this point. “The presentation of the Eagle Scout badge is an important and serious event,” Kirk said. “It is the ultimate achievement for which a Scout works many, many years. “It is an occasion for pride and joy for the Scout, the troop, and their families. These six Eagle Scouts participated in Cub Scouts as well as Boy Scouts. During their time in Troop 4, they have had many adventures and have a lifelong bond.”
••• Connor Evans, Casady School junior Eagle Project: “I assembled a cabinet and reorganized the Art Studio room within the Studio 222 facility. This program is designed to give at risk youths a way to express their creative talents by connecting them with local artists and learning new ways to create visual art. The cabinet constructed is able to lock, keeping any dangerous tools away from kids, and by reorganizing the room, I and my other volunteers were able to free up another storage rack to be used in another part of the
church, and made every item within the room more accessible to the artists. I was able to use my leadership skills in many situations during my active time in Troop 4.” ••• Charlie Ghaniabadi, Heritage Hall sophomore Eagle Project: “For my Eagle Project, I designed a new storage shed for Camp Shiloh. The previous shed they used was inadequate for them. Several fellow scouts came out to help me with my project. We built one that will allow the camp to have more storage for their fishing rods, bait, and other miscellaneous items. All of the money was out of our own pocket seeing that we are financially capable and we had some of the required items already for this project. I love camping and being active. Being on adventures with Troop 4 and all of the great scouts and adult leaders was really fun.” ••• Jackson Hines, Edmond Memorial HS sophomore Eagle Project: “For my project, I designed long-lasting nesting boxes with recycled, refurbished steel and sheet metal materials. I welded the frames together and with the assistance of some of my fellow scouts, we assembled, constructed, and painted five owl nesting boxes. I attached camouflaged ratchet straps to the back of the boxes so that they can be easily relocate or adjusted as the trees grow. The
boxes were donated and delivered to the Martin Nature Park. Working together on campouts gave me a sense of achievement. I liked the outdoor time plus the complex tasks required on each adventure.” ••• Grant Kirk, Casady School sophomore Eagle Project: “I designed and installed an outdoor garden and tool storage shed at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. The project was originally created for Studio 222 (a program that supported at risk middle school students from the inner city). The garden and garden shed now support the Children’s Center ministry at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. I raised funds within Troop 4 and installed three raised garden beds and the outdoor storage shed complete with gardening tools for the children. I also cleaned up the outdoor space of debris and overgrowth for a safe environment. Time with my friends made the experience fun even in hard times. Scouting made me a more resilient person. I can handle anything now.” Jack Marshall Morgan, Casady School junior Eagle Project: “I designed and built four movable TV and entertainment stands for City Center’s newly remodeled entertainment room. City Center is a nonprofit organization that serves youth in the western Oklahoma City area. The Center provides tutoring,
mentoring and healthy meals for children after school and during the summer. City Center needed the option of having movable stands/carts for the safe storage of gaming consoles and video games. Building sturdy movable carts for City Center allowed their leaders more flexibility in planning activities for their students to play games/watch movies in different locations at the center. I raised funds within the Troop 4 family and built and stained four carts and also purchased baskets that fit the shelves to hold the equipment and games. I looked at Scouts as an adventure where I could use my leadership skills and creativity.” Sam Purnell, Bishop McGuiness HS sophomore Eagle Project: “I worked with my fellow scouts and we built literature shelves and bulletin boards for the entrance of the Boys and Girls Club. Two of the literature shelves were built from scratch. For security reasons and due to COVID protocols, parents of the kids at the Boys and Girls Club are not allowed to go past the entrance, so we installed shelves for papers and certain information that parents need to know about their kids’ activities in the outer lobby area. We also repainted the walls inside the outer lobby area. The bonds with youth and adults in Troop 4 are special to me. These memories will last a lifetime.”
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Governor’s Arts Awards Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, left in photos, presents the Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Award to Lyric Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Ashley Wells, second from left in left photo, and retired Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Bob Blackburn, second from left in right photo, while Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director Amber Sharples and Arts Council Board Chairman Charles Moore look on. Wells received the Arts in Education Award. Blackburn was honored with the George Nigh Public Service Award.
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and more importantly our police department for working with me to get this project approved,” said Graham. “I’m excited to strengthen the relationship of trust between the community and the department.” City Manager Bruce Stone said the catalyst for resurrecting the program was a “desire to improve the public image of police in general.” “We want to promote better communication with residents and provide our citizens more opportunities to interact with
police officers,” he said. “The department had a bike program in the 90s which was wellreceived in the community. The program slowly dwindled as personnel changed over time.” ••• In other business: • The council voted to change meeting times for regular city council meetings. Starting Jan. 1, 2022, the council will meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month. All meetings are open to the public. Those wishing to speak before the council must register upon their arrival. • The monthly sales tax check for October
totalled $520,960, an increase of $26,110 or 5.28 percent over the same period last year. Use Tax amounted to $132,885, an increase of $16,213 or 13.90 percent over the same period last year • Village Police received a total of 563 calls for the month of October. The department made 12 adult
misdemeanor arrests, seven adult felony arrests and two DUI arrests. The department patrolled a total of 8,081 miles and made 571 traffic contacts. Hefner Road continues to lead the number of street contacts with 47 percent of the stops followed by Pennsylvania Avenue, Britton Road and May Avenue.
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CALENDAR FILM Through Nov. 30 • Indigenous Shorts deadCenter is honor ing American Indian Heritage with encore screenings of six Indigenous shorts from deadCenter Film Festival 2021, avail able for free as part of Continuum, dead Center’s yearround programming. Films include: Joe Buffalo, Totsu (Redbird), Ikhaiyana la chi (I Will Remember), Blackwa‐ ter, Roots of Lacrosse and San Diego. To access the program, please visit the virtual cinema at deadcen terfilm.org.
HOLIDAY FUN Nov. 27 • Small Business Satur day celebrates the Shop Small move ment to drive shop pers to local mer chants, as many small retailers rely heavily on the revenue from holiday sales each year. Skip the ship ping charges and shop local merchants. Many of them offer free holiday gift wrap ping. Support local businesses by pledg ing to shop and dine in downtown on Nov. 27 and throughout the holiday season. Dec. 2 • Dog Day in December Bring the pups out and enjoy the pet friendly holiday party,
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Dec. 3 • EYEwitness Tours Experience the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum through stories from those most impacted by the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Hear personal accounts from retired FBI Special Agent and Bomb Techni cian, Barry Black from 8 – 9:30 am. As a first responder on April 19, 1995, he conducted an initial assessment of the scene and coor dinated efforts with the FBI’s Evidence Response Team and supported the investiga tion through the trials in Denver. Black will lead a private tour of the Memorial Museum and a curator will provide a behindthe scenes tour of the Memorial Archives. Free parking in the Memorial Parking Garage with paid admission. Sign up at MemorialMuse um.com/events. A Dog Day in Decem ber, on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5:30 8 pm at the Midtown Mutts Dog Park (407 W. Park Pl.). There will be pho tos with Santa printed on site for $10 each, complimentary “pup puccinos,” and a fes tive atmosphere filled with furry friends. Skip the line for dog photos with Santa and pur chase an early bird ticket for $20. Early bird tickets are on sale now and includes early entrance to the event at 5 pm. This event is produced and sponsored by Mid town OKC and is free and open to the pub lic. For more informa tion, visit Downtown inDecember.com. Dec. 18 • March of the Trees Factory Obscura and Oklahoma Contempo rary present this win ter solstice celebra tion at 5:30 pm out
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doors at OK Contem porary’s Studio School. Dress as any kind of tree. Enjoy live music, activities and refreshments. Get tickets at factory obscura.com.
ZOO NEWS The OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden will implement its winter hours schedule from Tues., Dec. 7, through Wed., Feb. 9, 2022, and the Zoo will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays dur ing the day with no public access to the park. The Zoo will continue to be open to the public Thurs days through Mon days from 9 am to 5 pm daily with the last entry no later than 4 pm. OKC Zoo Safari Lights will remain open every night from 5:30 to 11 pm through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Zoo Amphitheatre: Judas Priest Matchbox Twenty Civic Center Music Hall: A Christmas Celebration Handel’s Messiah The Nutcracker A Drag Queen Christmas
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inding Carlos, the holiday movie I directed last fall, has secured a theatrical and streaming distribution deal with Vertical Entertainment. The film, made entirely here in Oklahoma, will debut in theaters around the country next fall, then move to streaming services for the 2022 holiday season. Vertical Entertainment is a global independent distributor based in Santa Monica. They are known for helping independent films break through the clutter and find a theatrical audience. In September, Vertical Entertainment released the movie Wild Indian, which was filmed in Oklahoma with Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg, Kate Bosworth, and Michael Greyeyes. That film debuted at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where it was acquired by Vertical for distribution. We chose to partner with Vertical Entertainment because they tend to attract films that win awards, which means independent theaters and theater chains are more likely to give their films a chance. Vertical won a Gotham Award for Best Actress for Nicole Beharie’s role in Miss Juneteenth, a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for Molly Shannon’s role in Other People, and
three more Indie Spirit nominations for Other People, including Best Lead Actor for Jesse Plemons, who is the star of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Finding Carlos is a feature length family film about a skateboarding teenager named Carlos who is reunited with his father Dross, a famous choreographer creating a modern version of The Nutcracker. The film is co-written and produced by Melissa Scaramucci, and choreographed and produced by Hui Cha Poos, who created RACE Dance Collective’s Hip Hop Nutcracker on which the movie is based. Maximus White, a seventeen-year-old senior at Classen SAS, plays the lead role of Carlos. His love interest is played by Layla Rickman, his classmate at Classen SAS. Carlos’ father Dross is played by Michael Andreus, an Oklahoma native who recently starred on Broadway in the Tony award winning A Soldiers Play, and is now touring with the national tour of Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, the story of the Tempta-
A Magical Cirque Chritmas Dec. 22 Mean Girls Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Shen Yun Feb. 12, 2022 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Edmond Turkey Trot Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday Nov. 27 Beaux Arts Ball Nov. 27 Scissortail Park Chanukah Lights Nov. 28
tions. Professional dancers Emmett Prince and Chris Shepard are the lead dancers in the film. And, several outstanding theater actors round out the cast, including Jonathan Beck Reed, Kris Schinske, and Jennifer Teel. The film includes original music from Tulsa based musician Bobby Moffett, Jr. and modern versions of classic Nutcracker songs from the original Tchaikovsky score. The classic songs have been reinterpreted in different musical styles, including hip hop, jazz, rap, and Mexican Ballet Folkloric. Local hip hop artist Jabee, who recently won Paseo Arts Districts 2021 Artist of the Year, coproduced the album and plays the rapping narrator of the film. Branjae, a modern jazz artist from Tulsa, sings the theme song Do Something New in her on-camera role as Sugar Plum. In creating Finding Carlos, we employed 11 choreographers, 70 dancers, 30 actors and 20 film crew members, all from Oklahoma, during the height of the pandemic. Landing this distribution deal ensures that all of their hard work and creativity will be enjoyed by people across the country next Christmas. For that, I am very grateful. Happy Thanksgiving.
Dog Day in December Saints Santa Run Cowboy Chritmas Ball March of the Trees Bachelors Club Ball Pambe Ghana Global Market Winter Ball
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Scissortail lights community Chanukah celebration Recognizing the need for a message of hope during what for many is a difficult time, Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning is honored to bring Chanukah’s message of light and goodness to Oklahoma City. “At a time such as this, when we are bombarded with negative and divisive news, now more than ever we can all benefit from the Menorah’s message of the victory of light over darkness; an uplifting message greatly needed today” says Nechoma Goldman, Co-Director of the Center.
Joined by Senator James Lankford, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, OKC Mayor David Holt, Chief of Police Wade Gourley and other civic leaders, the annual event will take place at Scissortail Park for the second year in a row. The event attracts people from all walks of life for a meaningful and unifying evening together, as well as simply being an enjoyable outdoor holiday event. The program will include a giant 15’ menorah lighting, musical performance by Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road, a fire and light show, tra-
ditional foods, treats for children, holiday blessings, Dreidel Man, and more. The Chanukah Menorah is a universal symbol of faith and hope when freedom wins over oppression, light overpowers darkness, and decency triumphs over destruction. The celebration will take place on the first night of Chanukah, Sunday, Nov. 28, at Scissortail Park starting at 5:00 pm. It's free, family friendly, and open to the public. “A little bit of light can dispel a great deal of darkness”, quotes Rabbi Ovadia Goldman,
Chabad’s Co-Director. “We are thrilled to bring the light and warmth of the Chanukah lights to the entire community, with the help of our good friends Jasmine and Melvin Moran and Asbury Wellness Pharmacy.” For further information contact Robin Sanders, Administrator of Chabad Community Center, at 405-286-0900 or 405-6307408 or email info@jewishokc.com or visit jewishokc.com/chanukahokc. Rabbi Goldman will be on hand before and after the event for interviews and to answer questions.
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‘people food’ for her,” Lawrence said. “Since no one wanted to get caught giving her little treats during meal prep, everyone ended up giving her treats. This was also the year that we gave her a turkey leg, just for her.” After the guests had left, everyone got ready for bed. “Tallulah, as stuffed as the turkey was earlier that day, is already snoozing at the foot of the bed,” he said. Several hours later, Lawrence awoke to an apparent gas leak. “By the time I get to the kitchen, I realize it's weaker and not a busted gas line,” he said. The heater wasn’t on that 73degree Oklahoma day. “Retracing my steps, I realize the smell has moved through the house, so thick it's nearly visible and my eyes begin to water as I come closer to the bedroom,” Lawrence said. “It's then that I hear a deep, liquid gurgling, followed by an increase of the miasma that pervades the house. “It was then that I realized Tallulah was the reason for what amounted to an odor so foul, we went outside, turned on every fan and waited.” He said they waited for either the sun to come up or the smell to clear. “The most staggering fact: one of our family members, who shall remain nameless, had to be woken up,” Lawrence said. “How any human can sleep through that, we still don't know.” The food — and the cooking process — can be the course to laughter. For the Hefner clan, it’s the mashed potatoes that ignite the giggles. “Our family had visited Boston for Thanksgiving a few years back where we joined my son-inlaw’s family to celebrate,” Carol Hefner said. “Amidst all of the chaos with dozens of family members enjoying conversation, the mashed potatoes had been neglected on high heat. “With a loud explosion, the lid flew off and potatoes splattered across the cabinets and countertops,” she said. ”A few of the cooks were also targeted.” She said it took a bit to clean up. “But, it was a memorably funny moment as one of the kids exclaimed in delight, ‘Thanksgiving confetti!’” Mary Pointer’s mom left out an important detail as she prepared the dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. “Mom was in a hurry and
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“But, it was a memorably funny moment as one of the kids exclaimed in delight, ‘Thanksgiving confetti!’” made a chocolate cake,” Mary said. “But, she forgot to bake it and just iced it.” The presentation is a bang-up part of Thanksgiving, Jane Gamble said. After her son, Tyler married, an excited Jane had a daughter-in-law and later, a granddaughter to be a part of the family at Thanksgiving and Christmas. “My son and grandson have always had my heart, but they never got all that excited over the trappings of Thanksgiving and Christmas,” she said. “Now, Elaine and Maya shared my enthusiasm for every detail.” When Maya was 6- or 7-yearsold, the family gathered in New Jersey to share Thanksgiving. “On Wednesday evening before the big day, we were sitting in the family room and we heard this big clanging sound, repeatedly,” she said. Elaine shared that daughter Maya was practicing the grandeur of “presenting the turkey.” “With great flourish, she was taking off the large silver dome from the underneath tray,” Jane said. “Now, the dome weighed about what she did and it took a lot of energy for her to lift it over and over again. “The next morning, I came downstairs and to my surprise she was up early, by herself. And there on the tray, under the dome, was the wrapped, turkey she had taken from the refrigerator.” Maya was lifting that big lid and getting into the spirit of a turkey dinner in all its magnificence, Jane said. “I’ll never forget her delight at the occasion and the joy she has given us her whole life,” she said. “What great parents, that let her bang around on that tray, knowing that Thanksgiving is a lot more about joy than a perfect turkey presentation.” Then, there’s the ladies trying to impress with their first Thanksgiving dinner. When Leslie Baker was dating the man who eventually became her husband, she described herself as unexperienced cook. “Making gravy definitely was
not in my wheelhouse,” Leslie said. “I was proud of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner I cooked for our first holiday together, and he bravely tasted everything.” They stored most of the leftovers and took a break to watch football on TV. “When we were finishing the clean-up a few hours later, he turned the gravy boat upside down over the table,” she said. “I felt sure I was about to witness a giant mess, but not one drop came out: It had set up like concrete.” The future husband admitted that it wasn’t very tasty, and Leslie said they had quite a laugh about her attempt gone bad. “I did learn to make edible gravy in the years afterward,” she said. When Debbie Lowery’s brother got married many years ago, his wife wanted to impress the family and cook the turkey for the family Thanksgiving Dinner. “My family is very large and she was cooking one of the three turkeys we needed,” Debbie said. Every one brought their respective delicacies. “When we opened hers up it was just beautiful,” she said. “We started carving it and of course sampling it. “It had an odd taste, but, hey, it was her first attempt. Once we got down to the bones and was pulling every last morsel off I noticed something sticking out of the cavity.” Debbie’s new sister-in-law had cooked the turkey with the plastic bag of giblets inside the cavity, Debbie said. The odd taste was the plastic bag resonating in the meat. “Valuable lesson learned,” she concluded. As a newlywed, Joan Bryant bought a 20-pound turkey that barely fit in their small apartment size stove. She then went to TG&Y and bought a big platter with a colorful turkey on it and although it had a chip on the edge, the Bryants used it for many years. “It was hard to fit leftovers in the tiny freezer part of the apartment size refrigerator,” she said.
OCU to host Russian language camp, classes Oklahoma City University will host an immersion-style STARTALK Russian language summer camp for high school students July 10-31, 2022, followed by 10month free Russian language classes via Zoom from Aug. 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The STARTALK program is free for students and is funded through a National Security Agency grant for critical languages. Titled “Connecting People and Cultures: Russian Language through the Arts and Digital Media,” the program is designed to increase student proficiency in the Russian language and the cultures of Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe, program director Sabina Amanbayeva said. The program is open to 24 students in grades 9 through 12. Twelve students from Oklahoma and 12 from other states will be accepted. Applications are being accepted online through Feb. 15, 2022. Applications will be followed by Zoom interviews and requests for recommendation letters. For more information, contact Amanbayeva via email at szamanbayeva@ okcu.edu.
BEAUX ARTS From Page 1 Julia Grantham, Kendall Harrison, Caroline Hawley, Emma Love and Julia Love. Also, Isabel O’Connor, Libby McLaughlin, Anna Payne, Sophie Pilcher, Grace Pilcher, Caroline Pitzer, Parker Poarch, Hallie Reiger, Sydney Schuppan, Phoebe Shapard, Megan Szymanski and Emily Tompkins. The escorts are: Eric Abbott, William Bennett, Parker Bentley, Bennett Brinkman, Park Cameron, Donald Childress, Zachary Conner and Christopher Geiger. Also, Dallas Lee Jr., Stuart Martin, Joshua McDaniel, Jacob Meacham, Carter Moody, Joseph Nelson, David Nelson, Bryan Quigley and Jack Story.
‘MESSIAH’ From Page2 Canterbury Voices Artistic Director Dr. Randi Von Ellefson said, “Handel once said this about ‘Messiah’ — ‘I should be sorry if I only entertained them; I wished to make them better.’ “The great oratorio by Handel is well known, and I hope that when you hear it performed live in concert — it WILL make you better by feeding your soul, bringing you joy and bestowing a musical blessing on everyone as we celebrate the holiday season.” In partnership with the Civic Center Music Hall, safety measures for this season will include requiring masks for all concert goers, regardless of vaccination status. In addition, all performers and staff at the Civic Center are fully vaccinated and performers will be tested before the performance. Tickets are now on sale and group discounts are available. Call the Box Office at (405) 232- SING or visit CanterburyOKC.com for ticket information.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 26, 2021) In the District Court of Oklahoma County State of Oklahoma
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
No. PSS-2021-76
Case No. PB-2021-1563 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ERIC WYMAN TRAMMELL, Deceased.
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NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND FOR DETERMINATION OF IDENTITY OF HEIRS-AT-LAW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the estate of Eric Wyman Trammell, Deceased, that on the 12 day of November, 2021, Deborah Sue VanLandingham produced in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, a Petition for the Administration of the Estate of Eric Wyman Trammell, Deceased, asking that Letters of Administration be issued to Deborah Sue VanLandingham upon the estate of Eric Wyman Trammell, deceased, and requesting this Court determine the identity of all the heirsat-law of the decedent. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the 13 day of December, 2021, at the hour of 1:30 P.M., of that day, has been appointed as the time for hearing the Petition in Courtroom 217 of the District Court, Probate Division, in the Oklahoma 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 thereto on the ground of incompetency of the applicant, or may assert their own rights to the administration and pray the Letters be issued to them. DATED this 12 day of November, 2021. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By: /s/L.Bell Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 19, 2021; Friday, November 26, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2021-1555 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CARL EDWARD MOORE, Jr., Deceased.
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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the Estate of Carl Edward Moore, Jr., deceased, that there has been produced and filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Carl Edward Moore, Jr., deceased, with a Petition praying for the probate of said Will, the determination of the heirs, legatees, and devisees under said Will, and that Letters Testamentary be issued to Rosa Linda Moore. Notice is also given that the 20 day of December, 2021, at 9:00 A.M., has been appointed as the time for hearing said Petition and proving said Will, before Brent Dishman, Judge of the District Court, in the District Court Room of said Judge, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse located at 321 Park Avenue, in Oklahoma City in said County and State, when and where all persons interested in said estate may appear and contest the same. Dated the 12 day of November, 2021. C. BRENT DISHMAN JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT BY RICK WARREN, COURT CLERK (SEAL) BY: /s/J. Pulley DEPUTY COURT CLERK REDMOND P. KEMETHER, OBA No. 10872 500 North Walker, Suite I Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-235-7639 Telephone
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NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 26, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-2636 IN RE: The name of: Denise Marie Keeley
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Denise Marie Keeley has petitioned to change his/her name to Coral Ren Marie Keeley. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:30 o’clock A.M. on the 5 day of January, 2022, before Judge Bonner at 9:30 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.
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OKC Zoo is hiring for winter positions The Oklahoma City Zoo is still hiring for fall and winter part-time positions, including tram drivers, cashiers, brand ambassadors and more. Evening hours are available. Starting hourly pay ranges from $10.25 to $10.75. Apply online today at okczoo.org/careers.
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Christmas has arrived... early! This winter, four‐time Grammy award‐winning duo for King & Country will be embarking on A Drummer Boy Christmas Tour with a stop in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Paycom Center. Brothers Joel and Luke will be taking their must‐see holiday spectacle across the United States over 14 dates, bringing songs from A Drummer Boy Christmas to arenas for the first time. From holiday staple “Little Drummer Boy” to No. 1 smash “God Only Knows,” this annual concert event will feature Christmas classics and brand‐new songs per‐ formed by for King & Country in the exuberant, high‐energy fashion that the duo has become known for. They have garnered four No. 1s, nine Top 10 hits and had songs featured on the Emmys, Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football and many other high‐profile events, including performances on The Tonight Show, Today and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Buy your ticket at paycomcenter.com for an unforgettable night of Christmas celebration.
Join the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club from 8 – 10 pm for Stargazing in the Park returning to Scissortail Park. The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club will have telescopes set up on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn for the public to view the night sky (or you can bring your own telescope). This event is FREE and open to the public. *As a venue supporting health and wellness, Scissortail Park strongly urges that all visitors are vaccinated for their health and health of our community. Vaccinations are free, to find a location near you, visit: occhd.gov/covid19vaccine. The Park has ample room for all to maintain social distance at all times in all areas. When social distancing is not possible, please wear a mask.*
March of the Trees Winter Solstice Celebration Let go of the past and set intentions for the future. On the longest night of the year, Factory Obscura and Oklahoma Contemporary invite you to let go of the past and set intentions for the future at the March of the Trees Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 18. Illuminate the dark night with light and costume in Factory Obscura’s March of the Trees. Participants are invited to dress as trees – holiday trees, butterfly trees, forest trees, trees of life, any tree you choose. The festivities begin at 5:30 pm
outdoors at Oklahoma Contemporary’s Studio School (11 NW 11th St.) with activities and refreshments. Walk the labyrinth and set your intention for the season ahead. Last minute light and costume additions will also be available. The March of The Trees will set off promptly at 6:30 pm to march our way through Automobile Alley, spreading the light and will end the evening with live music and community at Factory Obscura’s MIX-TAPE (25 NW 9th
St.). Inspyral Circus will provide entertainment for the evening and Benjamin Rosfeld will provide theremin soundscapes on the sidewalk. The Mix-Tape experience will be open late, where you can enjoy live music by the Scandinavian folk band, Rauland. Set intentions for new things in your life, and watch those you wish to let go turn to ash. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit FactoryObscura.com.
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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
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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
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
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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a-la-la-la-low us to a really big show on Thursday, Dec. 2, at The Studio Gallery In MY on Britton Road in the center with Johnnie’s Opinion Charcoal Broiler from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. by Artists you know will be bringing lots of VICKI CLARK GOURLEY new art to Deck the Halls and the Walls at vicki@okcfriday.com The Studio Gallery’s 2021 Fall Show. Ike Bennett, Christy Everest, Curt Gruel, Dodge Hill, Whitney Ingram White will all be showing their latest masWatkins, Phebe Kallstrom, Diana Robin- terpieces. There will be holiday refreshments, too! son, Jessie Ann Wallentine and Jane
The varied styles of art including contemporary, traditional and one-of-a-kind hand- made jewelry will produce a gift for everyone on your list. Plus, it is so much fun to buy a creation by someone you know. There will be a backstory to tell the person receiving the gift, when you describe to them how you know the artist. Or get acquainted with a new artist and make a new friend. More details at studiogalleryokc.com.
Four honored by Sister Cities OKC Four outstanding Oklahoma Cityians received honors from Sister Cities International OKC last week at the at the annual Global Achievement Luncheon. The Global Vision Philanthropist Award was presented to Richard L. Sias. Sias and his late wife, Jeannette Joullian, sponsored the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Opera Companies locally and the Metropolitan in New York City. Sias continues to be a major donor to almost every nonprofit event in Oklahoma City. Global Vision Humanitarian Award honoree Russell M. Perry, founded The Black Chronicle. He started with the one
weekly newspaper and built it into a broadcasting empire across the state, Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company. Maj. General Billy Bowden was awarded the Global Vision Leadership Service Award. He flew 44 combat Missions in the Vietnam War. His other assignments included Strategic Air Command, Pentagon, and Tinker Air Force Base Commander. Mary Blankenship Pointer received the Global Lifetime Achievement Award. A professional banker with over 40 years in the business, she has chaired over 40 major fundraising events for nonprofits.
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Religion
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For all things, we give thanks What the Bible has to say about Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day is a time to reflect and be thankful for all that God has given us. There are many great Bible verses for Thanksgiving to reflect on. The following are some favorites: Hebrews 12:28-29 — Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire. Psalm 28:7 — The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. Psalm 69:30 — I will praise the name of God with song, And shall magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 95:1-6 — O Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, And a great King above all gods, In whose hand are the depths of the earth; The peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for it was He who made it; And His hands formed the dry land. Come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
1 Chronicles 16:8 — Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Psalm 107:29-32 — He caused the storm to be still, So that the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad because they were quiet; So He guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men! Let them extol Him also in the congregation of the people, and praise Him at the seat of the elders. 1 Chronicles 16:34 — Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 100:4 — Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. 1 Corinthians 15:57 — But
thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 2:6-7 — So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Psalm 100:4 — Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. 1 Corinthians 15:57 — But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 2:6-7 — So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
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Sports Weekly Football results posted online Due to an early Thanksgiving holiday deadline, results from second-round football playoff games can be found on FRIDAY’s website, www.okcfriday.com. Deer Creek faced off against Sand Springs in a Class 6A-II semifinal at Yukon. Bixby and Stillwater battled in the other semi at Langston University. McGuinness continued its march through the Class 5A playoffs with a quarterfinal matchup at Collinsville. In 3A, Heritage Hall entertained Berryhill in the quarterfinals at Pop Murray Field. Crossings Christian hosted Lindsay in the second round of the 2A postseason. The 6A-II state championship is set for Dec. 2 at UCO, while the 5A and 4A semifinals along with the 3A quarterfinals are Nov. 26-27.
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BASKETBALL | SEASON PREVIEW
State champ Knights move up to 4A By Jason Jewell Sports Editor From its inception almost 10 years ago, the Crossings Christian boys basketball program has enjoyed steadily growing success. The Knights started out in Class B and, coming off the program’s first-ever state championship last season, enter the 2021-22 campaign in Class 4A. “We’ve had quite a rise in just 10 years,” coach Shawn Schenk said. “(The state championship) is a culmination of all that’s gone into establishing this program.” Prior to the 2020-21
season, neither Schenk or any of the other assistant coaches or even parents expected the greatest year in program history. “We really didn’t have a very good scrimmage season,” Schenk said. “I was really hoping we’d just win 12-14 games.” Instead, the Knights roared to a 26-2 record and earned a 51-49 win over Beggs in the Class 3A state championship game at State Fair Arena. Reid Lovelace, who was named Most Valuable Player at the state tournament, nailed a jumper with two seconds left to give Crossings a gold ball. This season,
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Tuesday, November 30 HFC at Casady, 6 p.m. Millwood at Crossings Christian, 6:30 p.m. Southmoore at Deer Creek, 6 p.m. Heritage Hall at Tuttle, 6:30 p.m. U.S. Grant at John Marshall, 6 p.m. McGuinness at Santa Fe South, 6 p.m. Thursday, December 2 Douglass at Heritage Hall, 6:30 p.m. Note: Girls’ game times are listed first with the boys to follow about 20 minutes after the girls’ games end.
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Crossings Christian’s Reid Lovelace (3) made a shot with two seconds left in the game to help the Knights to their first-ever state championship last spring.
Lovelace returns for his senior campaign as the lone starter from last season’s squad. “There aren’t enough good things I can say about Reid,” said Schenk. “He’s a phenomenal kid and leader for our team.” The Knights open the 2021-22 season this Tuesday against Millwood. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. following the girls’ game at 6:30 p.m. Like many other small schools, Crossings’ roster won’t be
complete until football season ends as several players are set to join the team. Two such players are Drew Wood and Logan McGowan start as quarterback and wide receiver, respectively, for the Knights football team. They are still alive in the Class 2A playoffs. “These two guys are tough-as-nails competitors,” Schenk told FRIDAY. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
SIGNINGS | HERITAGE HALL
Charger trio make college choices
- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com
During National Signing Day earlier this month, three Heritage Hall student-athletes signed letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level. The signees were, from left, Dylan Beeson, swimming, Rollins College; Lauren Day, fast-pitch softball, Lyon College; and Gracie Shapard, swimming, Rhodes College.
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TURKEY From Page 1
First, I will get my turkey at the store. Next, I will season it and butter it. Then, I put it in the oven. Finally, I eat the turkey with my family. — Sanaya Patel ••• First, you get a turkey from the wild turkey store. Next, pluck his feathers and cut his head off. Then, I grill the turkey for 25 minutes. Finally, I put seasoning on the turkey. — Apex ••• First, I get my turkey from the farm because they are better to eat. Next, I like to cook them in the oven. I don’t like to season it. Then, I put it in a tray then I take the head off. I don’t like to put things on it. Finally, I take it out of the tray and then I serve it to people at the table.
— Gabriel Friesen ••• First, buy the turkey at a store or market. Next, you season it and put stuffing in it and cook it. Then, I put it on the table. Finally, I eat the turkey and pie and some gravy. — Lucas B. ••• First, I find a turkey in the wild and catch it! Next, I take the head off and put sugar on it. Then, I name it Jimmy Jones and cook it. Finally, it begs for turkeyness but I EAT IT! — Murad A. ••• First, I get a turkey from the super market and spend $10-25. Next, I pluck the feathers and make it extra juicy. Then, I wash my turkey. I name him Brixtan. Finally, I cook him in the oven and eat him with cranberry sauce and mac and cheese. — Zoey S.
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Sister Cities OKC
Four receive Sister Cities Global Achievement Awards Carol and Gary Sander lead Global Vision Awards luncheon guests in the singing of “Oklahoma!” The mission of Sister Cities is to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation — one individual, one community at a time.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Sister Cities OKC presented its Global Achievement Awards during a luncheon at the Embassy Suites. Honorees are, from left: Front, Dick Sias, Global Vision Philanthropist; back row, Russell Perry, Global Humanitarian Award; Mary Blankenship Pointer, Global Lifetime Achievement Award; and Major General Billy Bowden, Global Vision Leadership Service Award.
Oklahoma City Beautiful Executive Director Lisa Synar, Gail Huneryager and City Councilman Mark Stonecipher at the Global Achievement Awards luncheon.
At left: Tom Nix provides the musical accompaniment for the luncheon. At right: OKC Mayor David Holt’s special assistant J.D. Baker serves as emcee.
News
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Curbside spreading cheer! Make the holidays extra bright and positively impact your community by supporting Curbside Chronicle's Wrap Up Homelessness Campaign and Holiday Wreaths. They plan to work in various pop-up locations. Each year, Curbside Chronicle and Curbside
Flowers employs individuals transitioning out of homelessness to sell the unique gift wrap packages and create gorgeous wreaths of varying sizes and price points for all to enjoy. Purchase a festive wreath in the store at Curbside Flowers and online at curbsideflowers.com.
The Art of Glass
- Photo by Rose Lane
Howell Gallery’s Laura Howell Tirrell with artists Suzanne Mears and Bill Hawk and gallery owner Linda Howell. The gallery hosted an opening reception for Mears and Hawk’s show, “The Art of Glass.”
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