Antlers fall to Bixby in final
River Parade sails again The Oklahoma River Parade returned, honoring its late founder Mike McAuliffe. At left are: Gary Marrs and wife, Judy; Charlie and Heather Kay, parents of performer Olivia Kay; Deborah McAuliffe Senner, husband Scott and son Brevin; Mayor David Holt and daughter Maggie; Ron Norick and wife Kandy; Councilman Mark Stonecipher and wife Debbie; Chris Lee and wife Jenni Kallum Lee; Mayor Mick Cornett and wife Terri; and Steve Mason.
Deer Creek’s Jake Sexton, left, receives the runner-up trophy from coach Wade Standley after last Thursday’s loss to Bixby in the Class 6A-II final. Sports, Page 12
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Santa made a stop at Christopher Lloyd and Erik Salazar’s “Nutcracker Spectacular” Christmas party. Heather Norris fills him in on her wish list, which seemingly is a little shocking to the jolly old elf. The event included appearances by members of the cast of OKC Ballet’s The Nutcracker, as well as a signature cocktail and Nutcracker sugar cookies baked by Lloyd’s mother. For more photos, see Page 2.
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OKC Rep announces ‘reboot’ spring season By Rose Lane Editor With a new staff, a new board and a new mission, Oklahoma City Repertory Theater announced the line-up for the theater’s “reboot” spring season. Artistic Director Kelly Kerwin, who joined the theatre group earlier this year after CoFounder and Artistic Director Donald Jordan retired, said OKC Rep is remerging from the pandemic shutdown with a refreshing mix of “adventurous programming.” The spring pro-
gramming includes artists from the U.K., Nigeria, Ireland, New York, and Oklahoma City. This season will feature two limited engagement presentations in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary as well as an original site-specific piece commissioned by OKC Rep. “Welcome to the new OKC Rep,” Kerwin said. “This spring season, which we are dubbing ‘The Reboot Season,’ features three shows that represent OKC Rep’s new direction: global and local, inventive and accessible, and a bit outside-the-box,” Kerwin said. “I’m thrilled to
kick us off with three works that are cutting edge, multidisciplinary and from contemporary and diverse voices. OKC Rep will present work from the U.S. and abroad, as well as a commissioned project made specifically for Oklahoma City with artists from Ireland, New York and Oklahoma City.” The spring season includes An Evening with an Immigrant, Piano Talesand Of a Mind: Oklahoma City. An Evening with an Immigrant is presented by
Barwick receives international award Brenda Jones Barwick, APR, president and CEO of Jones PR, was among the winners of Enterprising Women Magazine’s 2020 and 2021 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards presented at its national conference held in Clearwater, Fla. “The recipients of the Enterprising Women of the Year Awards represent an amazing group of women entrepreneurs from across the United States and as far away as Japan, India, Turkey, Kenya and the UAE,” said Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women. “We are so proud to recognize their accomplishments as CEOs of fastgrowth companies, community leaders and role models and mentors to other women and girls.”
Award winners were recognized in categories based on the annual sales revenues of their businesses. Jones was honored in the more than $4 million and up to $5 million in annual sales category. “I am honored to be included among this dynamic group of women entrepreneurs,” Barwick said. “These women are all incredibly hard-working, accomplished leaders in their respective fields. To stand alongside them reflects Jones PR’s dedication to excellence on behalf of our clients for 20 years.” The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards is considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners.
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Like the University of Oklahoma, Casady School might also be switching conferences. Casady School’s Board of Trustees authorized the School to apply to the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) for membership and to negotiate an agreement with the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) to allow Casady to remain an SPC member for purposes of field hockey and boys’ volleyball. “Based on the shared and essential understanding that though we hold deep respect and gratitude for all that the SPC has been to Casady over the past nearly 70 years, the SPC of today no longer meets the majority of the Casady community’s needs,” said Jenee Lister, chairman of Casady’s Board of Trustees. Casady School’s athletic program has a long and storied history with the SPC, as well as periods of competing in the OSSAA. Casady was among the first schools to join the SPC in 1953, only five years after Casady was founded. Today, the SPC is comprised of 17 independent schools in Texas and one, Casady, in Oklahoma. “I am grateful for the many memories we have enjoyed and created while in the SPC and am excited about a future within the OSSAA,” said Head of Casady School Nathan L. Sheldon. “We believe this new conference affiliation will support the majority of our students and will strategically support our Athletic Pillars of Character, Community, Sportsmanship, Development, and Wellness.” The school plans to submit the application to OSSAA by the end of January in time for its February board meeting. Casady has also submitted a proposal to the SPC for field hockey and boys' volleyball. “We don't know the timeline within SPC yet but are hopeful we will know more about these two programs this winter,” Betty Jane Garrett, director of institutional advancement, said. “We do have additional options for field hockey and boys' volleyball. “Casady expects to continue play in the SPC through the 2022-23 academic year and then enter OSSAA play beginning in 2023-24.” Football is following an independent schedule in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years (no SPC play) and would enter OSSAA district play in 2024-25, she said.
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Christopher and Eric’s ‘Nutcracker Spectacular’ party Even the cast of OKC Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” were there! At left: Hosts Erik Salazar and Christopher Lloyd with the dancers. They opened their home for a fabulous party featuring a signature cocktail and appetizers, as well as music and much more.
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Phi Nguyen, Mucki Wright and Zach Ladner enjoy the party.
Jane Jenkins, right, president and CEO of Downtown OKC, Inc., and her husband, Howell Felsenthal.
Above: Kara Traheir, Ashey Weems and Val Staderfer are rockin’ around the Christmas tree at the “Spectacular.” At left: Seth Lewis and Terri Cooper are dressed in their holiday best.
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Visions Awards presented
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Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits President and CEO Marnie Taylor presents the Founders Award to Pat and Ray Potts. The couple was honored for founding the organization 40 years ago in 1981.
Above: OKCNP Board President John D. Harper; Shirley Shanker Volunteer Award honoree Sally Starling; Shanker’s son Jay Shanker, who presented the award; Robin and Brad Kreiger; and Marnie Taylor. Starling was recognized for her work with the OKC Ballet. At right: Neighborhood Services Organization President and CEO Stacey Ninness and ReMerge of Oklahoma County Executive Director Jenna Morey with musician Kyle Dillingham.
Above: Emcees Brad and Robin Kreiger with Bob Blackburn, the Pat Potts Visionary Award honoree, OKCNP President and CEO Marnie Taylor and John D. Harper, OKCNP board chairman. Blackburn was honored for his work with the Oklahoma Historical Society. At left: Oklahoma Israel Exchange Executive Director Edie Roodman and her husband, Dr. Eli Resheff.
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CALENDAR COWBOY MUSEUM Dec. 17 • Cowboy Ball Join us for the 26th annual Express Employment Profes sionals’ Cowboy Christmas Ball featur ing American singer songwriter Michael Martin Murphey from 5 – 9 pm. This year’s yuletide event will once again feature an evening of entertain ment for the entire family. Guests can expect an alcohol free event including dinner, traditional Western songs and dances and a visit from Santa. The event is open to the public; reservations are required in advance at nationalcowboy museum.org. Doors will open at 6 pm.
Dec. 1011 • OCU Vespers Concert Oklahoma City University’s Bass School of Music presents its 42nd annual Christmas Vespers concert at 8 pm Dec. 10 and 4 pm Dec. 11 at First Presbyterian Church, 1001 NW 25th St. Open seating tickets are $15 and are available online at okcu.edu/tickets or by calling 4052085227. For the first time, a livestream broadcast will be offered. Details for purchasing the livestream are available via tiny.cc/ocuvespers. More than 250 instru mentalists and choral singers will combine their talents for performances beneath the glow of the renowned stainedglass windows of First Presbyterian Church. The celebratory concerts feature organ, orchestra, Scripture readings, poetry, congregational singing of favorite carols and a candlelit finale. The audience is invited to join in traditional carols including “The First Noel” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” of Oklahoma which includes the Granville Community Music School, Rodeo Opry, and Guitars for Vets: OKC & Tulsa Chapters. For details visit rodeoopry.com.
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FUNDRAISERS Dec. 30 • New Year’s Eve Eve Fundraiser The Rodeo Opry’s annual New Year's Eve Eve Fundraiser and Auction is set for Thursday, Dec. 30 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. This gala event will feature an auction, performanc es from your favorite Opry artists, and the incomparable Wade Hayes. Doors open at 5 pm, dinner at 6 and show at 7pm. All pro ceeds from this event will benefit the Opry Heritage Foundation
Elaine Paul named CFO of Lyft
Dec. 18 • Rodeo Opry Christmas Show Oklahoma's official Country Music Show est. in 1977 is Satur day, Dec. 18 at 3:30 and 7:00 pm, 2312 Exchange Ave., Okla homa City. Shows fea ture Owen & Kelcie Pickard, Cindy Scarber ry, Darlin' Darla Mor gan, Chase & Emily McCumber, Maddox Ross, Ashley Osborn, Dustin Jones and Tara Scarberry. The Opry band and performers have been broadcast ing their show every Saturday at 7 pm with out an audience. You can watch thesepast
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Casady School graduate and former entertainment executive Elaine Paul has been named chief financial officer for Lyft, the ride sharing technology company that is currently valued at $13.45 billion dollars. Paul replaces Brian Roberts, who served as Lyft’s CFO since November 2014, guiding the company through its IPO in 2019 and helping it achieve profitability for the first time in June, 2021. The news has made national headlines from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter to Fortune and Yahoo Finance. “Elaine is a seasoned leader with a commanding record of driving growth in tech and consumerfacing industries. We’re excited to have her bring this experience to Lyft,” said Lyft Co-Founder and CEO Logan Green in a press release. “Building the future of transportation requires new, disruptive approaches. Elaine has made a career of thinking differently in established markets and knows how to create incredible value for both the business and our customers. Since 2019, Paul has served as CFO and VP of finance for Amazon Studios with responsibility for portfolio and financial planning for Amazon’s global slate of original film and television program-
ming, studio operations and Prime Video Marketing Finance. In addition to finance, her team included strategy, business intelligence, and advanced analytics. Prior to joining Amazon, Paul was CFO of Hulu for six years. Before Hulu she spent 19 years at Disney in senior finance, strategy and business development positions, including as SVP of corporate strategy, business development and technology. In that role, she led various acquisitions, new business initiatives, and strategic investments — including Disney’s original investment in Hulu in 2009, as well as the merger of Disneyowned joint ventures A&E and Lifetime. Before Disney, Paul was an associate at consulting firm McKinsey & Co. and a financial analyst at Morgan Stanley. “Lyft has an inspiring mission, a clear vision, and incredible growth opportunities. Logan and John are deeply committed to improving people’s lives with the world’s best transportation and their passion is contagious,” said
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Paul. “I’m thrilled to join their high-performing team and contribute to Lyft’s next phase of scale and innovation.” In 2020, Elaine Paul was honored with the Oklahoma Film & Television ICON Award at the 20th annual deadCenter Film Festival. In 2018, she was honored with the Alumni Achievement Award by Casady School. Paul holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and B.A. in Economics and History with Distinction from Stanford University. She is the daughter of attorney William G. Paul, former President of the American Bar Association. Lyft was founded in 2012 and is one of the largest transportation networks in the United States and Canada. Lyft is at the forefront of the massive societal change as the world shifts away from car ownership to transportation-as-aservice. Their transportation network brings together rideshare, bikes, scooters, car rentals, transit and vehicle services all in one app. Elaine Paul has spent her career as a visionary for the biggest entertainment companies in the world. It will be fascinating to see how she shapes the transportation and ride sharing industries in her new role at Lyft.
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Toys for Tots now accepts cryptocurrency donations The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, a 501©(3) organization whose mission is to send a message of hope to less fortunate children at Christmastime and during times of crisis or natural disaster, is excited to announce that it has started accepting donations in the following cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Amp (AMP), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), ChainLink (LINK), Dai (DAI), Dogecoin (DOGE), The Graph (GRT), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), Litecoin (LTC),
Storj (STORJ), UMA (UMA), Zcash (ZEC), 0x (ZRX) and 1inch (1INCH) and more. By accepting cryptocurrencies, Toys for Tots is offering supporters with cryptocurrency portfolios the ability to support the organization in a tax efficient way. The IRS classifies cryptocurrency donations as property, meaning they are not subject to capital gains tax and are tax deductible on the donor's tax returns. “Each year, we reach about half of the 15 million children currently living in poverty in
our great Nation,” said Ted Silvester, Vice President of Marketing and Development for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “We’re hoping to reach even more less fortunate children by accepting cryptocurrencies as a donation method.” The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation will be working with The Giving Block, leaders in equipping nonprofits with the tools and techniques to effectively fundraise with cryptocurrency. To donate cryptocurrency to Toys for Tots, please visit: toys-
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Committee of 100 awards Families of slain police officers, fire fighters killed in the line of duty and OK County deputy sherriffs have a knock on the door the next day from two members of the Oklahoma City Committee of 100. They present the family with a check for sufficient amount to get them through the first days of their grief and cover the unexpected expenses. These checks are funded by members’ annual dues of $300 each. OKC’s committee has more than 200 members.
President of the Committee of 100 Ed Martin, above right, Hank Bradley, left, and retired OSU President Burns Hargis present awards for bravery and outstanding work to first reponders from OKC policemen, fire fighters and members of the OK County Sheriff’s Department.
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Officers, members and guests of the Committee of 100 gathered at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club for the annual banquet, from left, Jim Daniel, Cynthia and Ricahrd Dugger and Rick Vermillion.
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eck the halls and string the lights! Casady Upper Division’s Christmas decorating is in full swing, with each building looking as festive as ever. From Christmas trees to large glittery bows, each grade brought something this past week to adorn their respective buildings. Trees and curbs near the Pennsylvania entrance light the surrounding neighborhood. Each year, the Student Council encourages students to decorate their buildings for a grand competition where teachers judge which building is the most. Seeing everyone
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so excited for the holidays makes a difference in the attitudes of all who are on campus. As a new student to Casady, coming from a school where holidays are not directly celebrated, the profusion of Christmas decor created an entirely new meaning of festivity and cheer. Covering lockers with Christmas wrapping and pasting gift tags with everyone’s
names on them made the Hightower building pop with spectacularity. Listening to the organ’s Christmas hymns and tunes heightened the excitement of the coming celebrations. The sight of a small Christmas tree with bulbs and lights placed in the middle of the locker area, with red and white lights strung through the hallway, added a comically majestic beacon to the hallowed halls of Hightower. This year, as an addition to decorations in the Student Center, the sophomore Student Council members conducted a grade-wide Secret Santa. Following
chapel, each sophomore drew a name of a fellow classmate from a stocking, and now they are eagerly searching for the perfect gifts. Along with the sophomore celebrations, many advisories, clubs, and classes are organizing Secret Santas, which allows for some students to be involved in up to three different exchanges. The holiday season is a magical time for so many people in our community, and Casady adds even more to the magic every year. I might also add that the more than twoweek break Casady provides is pretty magical too.
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t's beginning to look a lot like basketball season! Dec. 3 officially kicked off this year’s Rocket basketball season. Rocket spirit is in the air, our Christmas tree is up and decorated, and to even further spread the joy, our students had a pep rally to get everyone fully in on the excitement of both
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ROCKET REPORT the holiday and basketball seasons. Students competed in an ugly Christmas sweater contest and all winter
sports participated in fun pep rally games to get the energy going. Our Rocket spirit team got in on the celebration with a performance to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” with a hiphop twist. The Mount campus is full of holiday cheer, with many activities and decorations taking place to
share the joy. National Honors Society members came together to decorate the school’s Christmas tree, and many students joined in on the “Deck the Library” celebration with books, fun and milk and cookies. As you can see, the Rockets are fully in the holiday spirit, with lots more festivities to come!
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Broadway stars shine at St. Luke’s for TV special St. Luke’s United Methodist Church invites Oklahomans to get in the holiday spirit with “The Sounds of Christmas” television special. The event airs live on KFOR-4 on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm and Saturday, Dec. 25 at 1 pm, as well as streams live at stlukesokc.org/live. The can’t-miss event features Oklahoma native and Broadway legend Kristin Chenoweth. Other performers include Meghan Picerno, who plays Christine Daaé in “Phantom of the Opera”; Oklahoma City University graduate Eryn LeCroy, an alternate for Christine Daaé and set to join the company of the upcoming Broadway Revival of “1776”; Tamar Greene, who plays George Washington in “Hamilton”; John Riddle, who originated the role of Hans in Disney’s “Frozen” and is currently starring as Raoul in “Phantom of the Opera”; and Dan Micciche current music
director/conductor for “Wicked.” The musical theater stars will be joined by St. Luke’s singers and musicians, and Sr. Pastor Dr. Bob Long will share stories of the season. “Christmas will look different again this year with the ongoing pandemic, but events like this are a great way to safely celebrate and rejoice in all we have to be thankful for,” Dr. Long said. “Community members from Oklahoma City and beyond are welcome to join us at St. Luke’s, both virtually and in-person, for holiday happenings throughout December.” In addition to “The Sounds of Christmas” special, St. Luke’s will host Christmas Eve candlelight services at its downtown Oklahoma City and Edmond campuses. Services will also stream live online and will air on KFOR-4 and KAUT-43. For a full schedule, visit stlukesokc.org/christmaseve.
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Theme Park, non‐profits team up
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Frontier City, Oklahoma’s largest and most thrilling theme park, is open during the most wonderful time of the year with twinkling lights, festive entertainment, merry treats, thrilling coasters and family rides, Holiday in the Park is the guestfavorite holiday event of the season. Starting select days now through Jan. 2, 2022, there is joy to be had for all ages during this winter spectacle. This year, Special Olympics will be the beneficiary of their Holiday Friend plush toy campaign in support of the organization’s mission to create a better world by fostering inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Guests may also make holiday purchases online at Six Flags Merch. With the holiday sea-
son, Frontier City is also teaming up with several community organizations such as the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and Young Women’s Christian Association to support their seasonal initiatives. Guests who donate six non-expired, non-perishable food items and/ or new or gently used household items on Dec. 10 will receive a discounted entry into Holiday in the Park. For more information, visit sixflags.com/frontiercity/events. Holiday in the Park, including themed performances, thrill rides and Festive Wonderlands are included with park admission, active Memberships and Season Passes. Some attractions require an additional fee. Follow on Twitter @SixFlags and Like on Facebook.
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS In accordance with Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes, 2011, Section 354, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, will receive sealed or electronic bids on December 14, 2021, until 11:30 a.m., local time, at the City Clerk’s office at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, for the sale of $6,600,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, dated January 1, 2022, of said City, which Bonds will mature $550,000 on July 1, 2024 and $550,000 annually each year thereafter until paid, with the last maturity on July 1, 2035 to likewise be $550,000. The General Obligation Bond, Series 2022 maturing in the years 2024 through 2028 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 maturing in the years 2029 through 2035 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2028, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. Bids filed with the City Clerk shall be opened and read in the City Clerk’s Office at the time stated above and shall be awarded thereafter on said date by the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma in Council Chambers, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Bids received after 11:30 a.m. on the above mentioned date will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. There will be no exceptions to this policy. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 shall be sold to the bidder bidding the lowest interest cost which the Bonds shall bear and agreeing to pay par and accrued interest for the Bonds. Each bidder shall submit with its bid a sum in cash, cashier’s check, or electronic (wire) transfer payable to the Treasurer of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma equal to two percent (2%) of the principal amount of the Bonds. The right is reserved to reject all bids. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 is a combined purpose bond issue composed of $3,000,000 Streets Bonds, $1,700,000 Water System Bonds, $700,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, $500,000 Technology Bonds, $100,000 Police Bonds and $600,000 Fire Bonds from a February 12, 2019 election authorization, all of which shall be sold together as one unit, and bids will be received for this combined purpose bond issue as one unit only. WITNESS my official hand and seal on November 9, 2021.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 10, 2021) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2021-07 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:
Lots seventy-seven (77) and seventy-eight (78) in Block one hundred two (102) in Blocks 95 to 97, inclusive and Blocks 99 to 104, inclusive, WILSHIRE SECTION to NICHOLS HILLS, an addition to Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, as shown by the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 1801 Coventry Lane. Current zoning is R-175. The applicants desire to build an addition to the main dwelling. For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a 5’9’’ variance to the west side yard setback, leaving a 7’3’’ west side yard setback and a 5’ variance to the rear setback, leaving a 20’ rear setback. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 15th day of December, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises. Dated this 1st day of December, 2021. Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com
Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.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
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
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
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
La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.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
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
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
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.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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Sports Weekly BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Antlers take Phog Allen title After opening the season with a loss, the Deer Creek boys basketball team rebounded with three straight wins to claim the Phog Allen Invitational title last weekend in Independence, Mo. The Antlers (3-1) outlasted William Chrisman (Mo.) for a 47-42 win in overtime on Saturday. Hudson Linsenmeyer paced three players in double figures with 12 points. Max Hamra and Camden Laskie chipped in 11 points each. In the semifinals, Deer Creek posted a 59-46 victory against Truman (Mo.) and opened with a 54-50 triumph over Van Horn (Mo.) behind 14 points from Derrith Baker. Owen Cunningham netted 13 points and Hamra added 12 points.
The Antlers visit Westmoore this Tuesday with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. IRISH RUN OVER SANTA FE SOUTH McGuinness jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 78-38 victory at Santa Fe South last week in the season opener. Graham Tawwater led a trio in double figures with 23 points. Price Bradley scored 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Cooper Shepherd added 10 points. The Class 5A No. 11 Irish (1-0) are set to compete at the Duncan tournament this weekend and host Casady on Monday at 7:30 p.m. CHARGERS FALL AT CARL ALBERT Heritage Hall split a pair of games at the Carl Albert Festival last weekend, including a 57-41 loss to the host Titans and a 60-57 win
over Douglass. Kyle McLaughlin finished with a teambest 10 points for the 4A No. 1 Chargers (2-1) against Carl Albert. In the opener with the Trojans, Sebastian Perry erupted for a season-best 32 points and McLaughlin added 10 points. Heritage Hall competes at a tournament this weekend at Community Christian in Norman. ROCKETS CLOBBER CHR. HERITAGE Mount St. Mary opened its season with a 56-34 triumph at 3A No. 18 Christian Heritage last Friday. C.J. Johnson led the way with 18 points for the 4A No. 4 Rockets (1-0). This weekend, the Mount is set to participate in the Madill Holiday Classic. KNIGHTS DOMINATE OCA Defending state
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Royals net 2nd at Mid-Moore tourney In their first tournament of the young season, the Cristo Rey girls basketball team finished second at the Mid-Moore Holiday Classic last weekend. The Royals (4-3) suffered a 45-22 loss to Liberty Academy in the championship game behind Keionna Tubbs with seven points and Sophia Hoang with six points. Tubbs also led the way with 10 points and Ahtziri Maciel added six points in Cristo’s 28-6 win over the Stillwater Spartans home school team in the
semifinals. The Royals opened with a 36-15 victory against Beth Haven Academy. Hoang scored a team-best 12 points and Kimberley Marshall added seven. Cristo Rey hosts Life Christian this Friday and Trinity on Tuesday. Both games start at 6 p.m. IRISH DOWN SANTA FE SOUTH McGuinness opened its season with a big 45-22 win at Santa Fe South last week. Regan Crisp led the Irish (1-0) with 19 points and Victoria Ososanya added 10. They compete at the Harrah Panther Classic this weekend.
ROCKETS TOP CHR. HERITAGE Mount St. Mary jumped out to a lead and held off Christian Heritage for a 46-35 road win last Friday. Kylie Ross netted 17 points to lead the Rockets (1-0). The Mount competes at the Madill Winter Classic this weekend. CHRAGERS FALL AT CARL ALBERT Falling behind early, Heritage Hall suffered a 69-30 loss to host Carl Albert last Friday at the Carl Albert Festival, behind nine points by Reagan Parker. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
champion Crossings Christian split a pair of games last week to open the season. On Friday, the 4A No. 7 Knights (1-1) rolled to a 76-57 win at Oklahoma Christian Academy. Reid Lovelace posted a team-best 15 points, with Cam Parker scoring 12 points and Matthew Hooper adding 11 points. Lovelace also chipped in a team-best 18 points in a 76-57 loss to 3A No. 1 Millwood on Tuesday. ROYALS TAKE 4TH AT MOORE TOURNEY Playing in its first tournament of the season, Cristo Rey finished fourth at the Moore Holiday Classic last weekend after a 45-43 loss to the home school Stillwater Spartans in the third-place game. Keishon Graim led the Royals (3-5) with 12 points and Reid Tilton added 11 points.
Three players scored in double figures to lead Cristo Rey in a 5439 setback against a home school team from Ponca City in the semifinals. Adrian Munoz paced the trio with 11 points, while Graim and Tilton added 10 points each. Munoz also was named to the All- Tournament team. OTHER RESULTS Del City too much for Bears: John Marshall split a pair of games last week,
including a 78-47 loss at 5A No. 1 Del City and a 68-45 win against U.S. Grant in last week’s action. The 4A No. 12 Bears (2-1) compete at the Harrah Panther Classic this weekend. Eagles top Harding Fine Arts: Harding Charter Prep cruised to a 64-30 win oaver Harding Fine Arts. The Eagles (3-3) also opened the week with a 69-40 loss at 4A No. 8 Classen SAS. They are set to compete at the Community Christian tournament this weekend.
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FOOTBALL | CLASS 6A-II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: BIXBY RUNS OVER ANTLERS
Deer Creek takes program to ‘new heights’ By Jason Jewell Sports Editor EDMOND – Almost 20 years ago, the Deer Creek football team played in and won its only other state championship game. Last Thursday, the Antlers competed in their first Class 6A-II state title but the results turned out dif-
ferently as they suffered a 63-14 loss to powerhouse Bixby at UCO’s Chad Richison Stadium. Despite the difficult setback, coach Wade Standley took an optimistic look at how are his team had come this season. “I’m just really proud of what our guys accomplished this
Deer Creek running back Deontaye Wilson (4) breaks away from the Bixby defense for a short gain during the Class 6A-II championship game.
year,” Standley said. “This will be a huge building block for our program and takes us to new heights.” Bixby (13-0), which set a new 11-man state record of 49 straight wins, controlled the game from the start and scored five times in the first half. Deer Creek got on the board about halfway through the third quarter when defensive back Bryson Rouse picked off Bixby quarterback Christian Burke and returned the interception 25 yards for a touchdown. Rouse also scored again for the Antlers (10-3) on a short 6-yard run just about 20 seconds into the fourth quarter. Senior quarterback Brett Pense had a difficult night, completing just eight passes for 31 yards with four interceptions but led the team in rushing with 25 yards. Receiver Michael
Deer Creek’s Bryson Rouse (7) fights through Bixby’s Jakeb Snyder for extra yards during the Class 6A-II state championship game last Thursday. Rouse accounted for both Antler touchdowns on a 25-yard interception return and a 6-yard run.
Holley, also a senior, caught four passes for 15 yards. Fellow Senior tailback Deontaye Wilson had three receptions for 15 yards to go along with 18 yards on eight carries. Senior defensive back Javion Jones, junior linebacker Maddox Canty and freshman
linebacker Brady Brewer made a team-high eight tackles each and Rouse chipped in seven stops. Twenty-two seniors played the final games of their high school careers. “They’re all winners,” Standley said. “They showed great leadership every step
of the way.” Throughout the game, the Deer Creek student section buzzed with cheers and chants. “Our crowd was great tonight,” Standley said. “I can’t thank them enough for all the support we’ve received from the school and community. It was an awesome thing to see.”
Above: Deer Creek quarterback Brett Pense (8) scrambles away from the Bixby defense.
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Deer Creek defensive back Adrian Holman (2) tries to bring down Bixby receiver Dylan Hasz.
Deer Creek offensive lineman Jake Sexton (73) swings around to block Bixby’s Brayden Darrell during the Class 6A-II championship game.
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2022 American Cancer Society Cattle Barons Ball Chairman Mary Blankenship Pointer presents Executive Baron Dr. John Chang with a belt buckle for being the top fundraiser for the 2021 event. The 2022 ball is set for Sept. 23 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Cattle Barons Ball kick-off Sargent Michael Alleman and Executive Baron Tony Scott. Scott was the second highest fundraiser for the 2021 Cattle Barons Ball. The executive barons serve as community leaders for the American Cancer Society’s mission and programs. They have a minimum fundraising goal of $10,000 each.
OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary, Jan. 22-23. Shows are in the Te Ata Theater at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Tickets are now on sale at the okcrep.org. Inua Ellams wrote and is performing the play. Musical selection is by DJ Sid Mercutio. Born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother in what is now considered by many to be Boko Haram territory, Ellams left Nigeria for England in 1996 at age 12, moved to Ireland for three years and then returned to London to work as a writer and graphic designer. Littered with poems, stories, and anecdotes, Ellams tells his ridiculous, fantastic, poignant immigrant story of escaping fundamentalist Islam, experiencing prejudice and friendship in Dublin, performing solo at the National Theatre,and drinking wine with the Queen of England, all the while without a country to belong to or place to call home. Kerwin said this presentation is part of a new initiative with The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival called “Under the Radar: On the Road. An evening with an Immigrant.” It is set to be per-
formed Jan. 18-20 in New York City before coming to Oklahoma City and on to Stanford Live Jan. 29-30. In a partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary, “Piano Tales” takes the stage March 31-April 2 in the Te Ata Theater. “In Piano Tales — written, composed and performed by James Harrison Monaco and JJJJJerome Ellis — the audience chooses which tales will be told each performance and in what order, by selecting objects from a trunk. Then JJJJJerome and James tell those tales differently for each performance, discovering a totally new show right along with the audience. Details are forthcoming for “Of a Mind: Oklahoma City,” scheduled for May 2022. Commissioned by OKC Rep and created by Listen and Breathe (Hugh Farrell and Tyler Keiffer), in collaboration with Kelly Kerwin and Emily Zemba, the show features original music by Kevin McNamara and movement direction by Hui Cha Poos. “Of a Mind’’ captures the changing spirit of our lives in a guided audio experience designed especially for Oklahoma City’s increasingly vibrant urban core. Guided by a live narrator and set to a score of local voices, sounds and music, gather as one of a larger group for this outdoor walking experience. For more information, visit okcrep.org.
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