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OKC FRIDAY

Lady Bears take down Douglass

NHills residents donate over $42k to purchase equipment for police

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

The Nichols Hills city council voted to accept a donation of $42,500 from the Nichols Hills Fire and Crime Prevention Board for the purchase of eight Vigilant Solutions license plate reading cameras. Nichols Hills resident Patrick Alexander is president of the volunteer group comprised of city residents that raised the funds in support of the Nichols Hills Police Department.

“Nichols Hills has historically been this community that relies upon its residents for so many things,” City Manager Shane Pate told the council during the meeting. “Property taxes, sales taxes – they go above and beyond for so many things.

“We have a Parks Inc. organization that raises money for us, and we have the Nichols Hills Crime and Prevention,” he said. “They are both valu-

able tools. This donation of $42,5000 will allow us to purchase eight license plate reading cameras that will be helpful to us responding to issues where there’s been theft.”

The Vigilant Solutions license plate readers allow passive, constant, automated license plate checks as opposed to the more manual process of police calling in to a command center to check on license places. The technology scans the plates of passing vehicles, checks them in databases and creates an alert when there’s a hit.

“The city does an excellent job of taking care of the needs of the fire and police departments,” said Police Chief Steven Cox during the meeting. “From time to time we have other expenditures that we would like to make.

“When we present items we need for the department to our

NICHOLS HILLS,

Six to be honored during United Way of Central Oklahoma gala

By Rose Lane Editor

Jean C. Leger, Jr., Bill Citty and Larry Nichols are to be honored during this Friday’s United Way Gala.

The event is also celebrating the accomplishments of outgoing Board Chairman Sherri Lance and 2022 Campaign Co-Chairmen Shane and Lori Wharton, as well as the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s 100th

anniversary.

In addition, the announcement of the total of the 2022 campaign is to be announced.

Leger, who is vice president of utility operations for OG&E Electric Services, is the recipient of the Ray Ackerman Leadership Award. The Ray Ackerman Leadership Award is given each year to individuals who have exemplified leadership in support of United Way of Central Oklahoma’s work.

Named for Ray Ackerman, a veteran volunteer, this award honors those who share his tireless efforts and devotion to United Way’s mission, setting the standard for volunteerism, leadership and caring.

The John & Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Award is to be presented to retired Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty.

The John and Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Award honors the tenacious

and steadfast spirit that both Mr. and Mrs. Rex embodied. This award recognizes individuals who share their visions, hope and determination in finding long-term solutions to community needs.

Devon Energy Co-Founder Larry Nichols has been named the Richard H. Clements Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.

The award is named for Richard H. “Dick” Clements, who was a civic leader and

committed United Way volunteer for six decades. This award is given annually in recognition of an outstanding, lifelong dedication to volunteerism, leadership and philanthropy, not only to United Way but to the community as a whole.

The gala begins with a 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception, followed by the formal program and dinner at 6:30 pm. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Park perks pulled to reign in project budget

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

Downtown OKC Partnership (DOKC) announced that Jennifer Nakayama is to lead the organization as president and CEO beginning February 2023.

Nakayama joins DOKC from Waikiki Business Improvement District (WBID), where

she has served as president and executive

See DOKC, Page 2

During a rare special session held last week, The Village City Council voted to eliminate some planned improvements to Duffner Park, 10801 Victoria Park, in an effort to bring the cost of the project in line with the set budget.

Last February, voters in The Village approved a $1.6 million General Obligation Bond measure to update and renovate the city’s busiest park. But when

Auditions approaching for Follies

Oklahoma Senior Follies auditions are set for this Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Oklahoma City University, FA 344, in the Fine Arts Building.

Schedule an audition at oklahomaseniorfollies.com/schedule-anaudition.

Director Scott Guthrie and Music Director Dr. Matthew Jones are to be in the room. Those auditioning should prepare one song, uptempo (preferred) or ballad — “whichever shows you off the best,” they said.

“We want you to come in and have fun,” the directors said.

Those who audition are asked to

bring sheet music in a book that is clearly prepared for the accompanist. A current headshot/resume with contact information printed on it is also needed.

Senior Follies hopefuls are asked to arrive early to fill out a form.

“We are seeing a lot of people so please be early and ready to walk into the audition room at your appointment time,” the directors said.

The 2023 Senior Follies are set for 3 p.m., Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, at the Hudson Performance Hall, NW Classen High School, 2820 N. May Ave.

the city opened bids in December, all four bids received were above projected costs. Rudy Construction submitted the lowest bid, coming in nearly $600,000 over budget.

The council was faced with four alternatives: Move forward with the project by adding additional funds, re-bid the project as is, redesign the project and rebid or negotiate with the low bidder to reduce the scope of work.

Original plans included additional sidewalks, landscape

lighting, a lighted basketball court, soccer field with enhanced playing surface and turf, a new stage/pavilion, outdoor furnishings including picnic tables and grills, additional playground equipment, and extensive landscaping including trees, shrubs and flower beds.

Council members voted to negotiate a change order with Rudy Construction to reduce the cost of the project and revise

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

Ellie is a German shepherd who loves to play fetch and chase squirrels in the back yard.

She adores her humans, OKC FRIDAY sports editor Jason Jewell and his wife Carly, and enjoys a good afternoon nap on the couch. She also takes special delight in slurping and snuggling her baby kitten twins.

Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.

John Marshall’s Kaylen Geretta (11) elevates for a layup during last week’s basketball game against Douglass. The Lady Bears cruised to a 56-41 victory against the Trojans. See Sports Weekly, Pages 4-5

JENNIFER NAKAYAMA

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

Reception honors Jane Jenkins

DOKC

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director for nearly six years.

At the Waikiki BID, Nakayama’s work focused on safety and operations while continuing to enhance the quality of life in Waikiki. Her key emphasis includes advocacy for businesses and community stakeholders, public activation and placemaking, as well as research and planning for district-wide benefit. Daily public services include custodial, maintenance, landscaping, security, safety, and homeless outreach.

Nakayama, originally from

southern California was selected from over 50 candidates through a national executive search led by HRS, Inc., Downtown OKC Partnership Board Chairman Tammy Powell and a search committee of downtown stakeholders.

“Bringing Jennifer on as our CEO marks an exciting new chapter in Downtown OKC and I believe our downtown will see more great things as we look ahead,” said Powell.

“I am honored to be selected as the next leader of the Downtown OKC Partnership and am thrilled to join such an inspiring organization,” said Nakayama. “I am passionate about public spaces bringing communities

together, in collaborative ways that truly focus on partnerships between residents, businesses, and government. Downtown OKC will continue to build on Jane Jenkins’ legacy, and alongside the incredible team that is in place, we will begin the next chapter with an eye towards enhancing an already amazing city for those that reside, work, visit and deeply care for Downtown OKC.”

Nakayama assumes her role on Feb. 13. Jenkins announced in December 2022 that she will remain part-time with the organization through April 2023.

For more information about Downtown OKC Partnership, visit DowntownOKC.com.

At a reception hororing the retirement of Downtown OKC Inc., President and CEO Jane Jenkins, left, and artist Farooq Karim, here presenting her with his “Queen of the City Blossom.” Jenkins has served DOKC for 14 years.

Heather Scott, a member of the Board of Directors of Downtown OKC, speaks to the crowd during Jane Jenkins’ retirement reception at Leadership Square. She said the fabric of what OKC is was driven by Jenkins.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: Sandy and Randy Cassimus with Leadership Oklahoma President and CEO Marion Paden and Rowell Sargeant at the reception. At right: former Mayor Mick Cornett and his wife Terri and Larry Nichols listen to remarks.

Green Tie Gala supports women’s sanctuaries

Tickets are on sale now for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City’s Green Tie Gala being held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

This fundraising event directly supports the operations of Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and in Norman. The centers support basic human rights by offering homeless women resources and support to help alleviate the effects of poverty within the community.

Former Executive Director of Catholic

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Nichols Hills Crime and Prevention Board they are always inquisitive as to what we need and how they can help,” he said. “They in turn reach out to our residents and ask for donations so we can make the purchase.”

Alexander, a 33-year resident of Nichols Hills, said he received donations from 196 Nichols Hills residents for this project.

“We wanted to raise $65,000 and raised a few dollars short of $70,000,” Alexander told the council. “We didn’t necessarily reach everybody in Nichols Hills, and we heard from many people that were upset that we hadn’t asked them.

“We have tremendously good people here in Nichols Hills,”

Charities Tim O’Connor is the co-chairmen of the gala event with his wife Peggy. O’Connor served at Catholic Charities for 28 years before retiring in 2012.

“We are incredibly grateful for the talents and expertise that both Tim and Peggy will bring to curate an event that not only furthers conversations about homelessness, but also embraces the heart and soul of Catholic Charities and the Green Tie Gala event,” said Elizabeth McLinn, special events manager for Green Tie Gala.

The evening is to include dinner, dancing,

he said. “I’m proud that I’ve lived here for 33 years and hopefully can continue to help.”

• • • City sets April 4 council election

In other business, the Nichols Hills City Council joins The City of The Village in approving a resolution calling for a Council election on Tuesday, April 4. The Ward 3 council seat, currently held by Mayor Steve Goetzinger, is the lone election before voters. Goetzinger has announced his intention to seek re-election.

Current council members in Nichols Hills have held their council seats an average of 13 years. Vice Mayor Sody Clements, who represents Ward 1, was elected to her seat in 2009. Councilman Peter Hoffman was elected to his Ward 2 seat in 2007 and current Mayor Steve Goet-

drinks, a live and silent auction, wine and scotch pull, live entertainment and more. Emceeing the event will be Kennedy Center Alumni Stephanie Peña, with live entertainment provided by dynamic blues and jazz performer Garrett “Big G” Jacobson.

The evening includes a special awards presentation. Gala honorees include Knighton T. Meade, who is to be presented with the 2023 Green Tie Ambassador Award, and Benchmark Foods, receiving the 2023 Mosaic Award.

“This event is a lifeline to the women and children we serve,” said

zinger, who represents Ward 3, was elected in 2011. The offices of mayor and vice mayor are rotated among the three city council members.

Council members in Nichols Hills are elected at-large by the registered, qualified electors voting in their respective Wards. Candidates for council positions must be qualified electors in their respective Wards and must live in the Ward for which they are a candidate. The election is non-partisan with no party designation or emblem placed on the ballot. There is no primary election, only a general election.

Any person qualified as an elector in their respective Ward may have their name placed on the ballot as a candidate by filing and paying a $50 fee at the Oklahoma County Election Board in Okla-

Racheal Singley, director of Sanctuary Women’s Development Center in Oklahoma City. “We are able to provide a safe space for women and children, and eventually find permanent housing for them.

“The sponsorships from this event are a true gift to those we serve.”

More than 600 people are expected to attend the event. Advanced reservations are required.

To purchase tickets and sponsorships and for more information, visit GreenTieGala.org or call (405) 523-3000, ext. 244.

homa City during the filing period scheduled Feb. 6-8.

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. The Oklahoma County Election Board has designated the following locations as polling sites:

Precinct 99 – All Souls Family Life Center, 6404 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Precinct 100 – All Souls Family Life Center, 6404 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Precinct 101 – Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Dr.

Precinct 102 – Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Dr.

Precinct 196 – Christ Central Church, 2715 NW 50th.

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the bid award to eliminate seven items including signage, a basketball zone, charging station, additional off-street parking, fitness stations, topsoil for the soccer field and stage renovations.

“The meeting was a little chaotic in that council members were talking over each other a lot,” said city manager Bruce Stone, “but coming to a consensus was actually fairly easy.”

Stone and the design consultants at Laud Studio met with Rudy Construction Thursday to discuss the needed change order that would get the project under budget.

“Delaying the project could have led to price increases,” he said, and attributed the increases to, “the pandemic, supply chain and out of control government printing of money … i.e., inflation.

“According to Laud Studio, we will be under budget with the proposed revisions and there will be some money left for contin-

gencies,” he said. “We have a good plan to move forward, and the end product will be an amazing park.”

The Duffner Park project is expected to take nine to 12 months

to complete. Construction work could begin as early as this spring.

Stone said the eliminated items are to be funded in a future phase of improvements.

Sports Weekly

Antlers to host Bruce Gray Invitational

Both Deer Creek basketball teams are set to play host to 14 other schools, including three from Fridayland, for the Bruce Gray Invitational tournament this weekend.

The Heritage Hall boys started things off for the Fridayland teams against Edmond Memorial at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

The Deer Creek girls followed at 4 p.m. against Owasso, while the Antler boys took on Western Heights at 5:30 and McGuinness faced Midwest City in the last game at 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s consolation games tip off at 10 a.m. with the winners bracket contests starting at 4 p.m.

Saturday’s games also start at 10 a.m. with the seventh-place games, with the consolation finals at 1 and 2:30 p.m., third-place at 4 and 5:30 p.m. The girls’ championship game gets underway at 7 p.m., and the boys are at 8:30 p.m.

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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

4A No. 1 Knights dominate CHA

Crossings Christian christened its first week as the top team in Class 4A with a 66-38 triumph over 2A No. 18 Christian Heritage last Friday night.

Mack Gudell and Phoenix Woodson scored 13 points each and Evan Crotts added 12 points for the Knights (14-1).

Earlier in the week, Crossings cruised to a 58-46 win over Heritage Hall. Cal Furnish posted a team-high 17 points and Gudell added 10 points.

The Knights host Fridayland rival Casady this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

PANTHERS RUN OVER ENID

PC North rebounded from its first loss of the season to run away with a 90-63 victory at Enid last Friday.

Anthony Leonard led a trio in double figures with 34 points for the 6A No. 3 Panthers (12-1). C.J. Smith scored 18 points and Zander Baker added 10 points.

Leonard posted a

team-best 21 points and Baker chipped in 11 points as PC North suffered a 64-60 loss at 6A No. 12 PC West on Tuesday.

This weekend, the Panthers compete at the Carl Albert Titan Classic and host 6A No. 6 Choctaw on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

CHARGERS TAKE DOWN EAGLES

Keyed by three players in double figures, Heritage Hall ended a 7-game losing streak with a 67-44 victory over Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep last Friday night.

Kyle McLaughlin netted 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Chargers (4-7). Orie Walker added 14 points, while Rashaud Smith had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

On Tuesday, Heritage Hall suffered a 58-46 loss at 4A No. 1 Crossings Christian. Walker scored a teambest 17 points and Smith chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The Chargers participate in the Bruce Gray Invitational this weekend at Deer Creek and visit 4A No. 7 OCS on Tuesday.

IRISH GET PAST LAWTON MAC

McGuinness picked up a win against Lawton MacArthur in its

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only game last week.

Price Bradley paced a trio in double figures with 20 points as the Irish (4-8) rolled to a 6651 win over the Highlanders. Andrew Harris posted 11 points and 15 rebounds, while Marcus James had 10 points and 16 rebounds.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Panthers take tournament title

Thanks to nine wrestlers placing second or better, the PC North wrestling team captured the Panther Open tournament championship last weekend.

Six athletes scored individual titles to lead the Panthers.

Ian Davis won the 113-pound title, followed by Devon Frazier at 120 pounds, Marcus Frazier at 150 pounds, Israel Macedo at 157 pounds, Ryan Gooch at 165 pounds and Alex-Zander Sherfield at 215 pounds.

Securing second place were Marley Hogan at 106 pounds, Anthony Neufer at 175 pounds and Marcus Stewart at 190 pounds.

Also in last week’s action, PC North cruised to a 53-21 dual win over Southeast.

The Panthers won nine of the 13 weight classes in the dual.

Hogan won by forfeit at 106 pounds, while Devon Frazier took the 126-pound match along with Kobe Gaffney at 132 pounds, Marcus Frazier at 150 pounds, Macedo at 157

pounds, Gooch at 165 pounds, Neufer at 175 pounds, Stewart at 190 pounds and Sherfield at 215 pounds.

PLACE 4 AT COAC TOURNEY

Four Deer Creek wrestlers placed inside the top 6 at the COAC Conference tournament last week.

Noah Neeley and Brady Brewer finished fourth at 106 and 157 pounds, respectively, while Hayes McNeill and Tucker Winkle took sixth.

John Marshall’s Derrick Lawrence goes for a layup during last week’s game against Douglass.

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

ANTLERS

Casady splits SPC counters

In the opening weekend of Southwest Preparatory Conference play, the Casady girls basketball split a pair of counters last weekend.

On Saturday, the Cyclones (2-10) suffered a 64-24 loss to Dallas Episcopal at Bennett Athletic Center. Caroline Currie scored eight points to lead the way, followed by Reagan Prestidge with five points and four each from Abby Bailey and Hope Fahler.

Casady cruised to a

38-22 win over Oakridge on Friday, behind 10 points from Currie. Avery Hart contributed nine points and Lili Tran chipped in six points.

This weekend, the Cyclones continue SPC action with road games at Fort Worth-Country Day on Friday and Hockaday on Saturday.

LAWTON MAC TOO MUCH FOR IRISH

Falling behind early, McGuinness never recovered in a 64-42 loss to Class 5A No. 10 Lawton MacArthur last Friday at McCarthy Gymnasium.

Royals top Sovereign Community

Both Cristo Rey squads posted Metro Athletic Conference wins last week.

The Royal girls (7-8) cruised to a 42-18 victory over Sovereign Community, behind 13 points from Keionna Tubbs and five from Hatziry Garcia.

KeiShon Graim scored 13 points and Cain Morales added 12 points in helping the Royal boys (7-8) to a 47-34 win over the Bison.

Earllier in the week, both teams suffered losses to The Academy. The girls fell 37-27 to the Griffins, as Monica Deleon led with 9 points and Garcia had 7 points.

Morales and Graim switched roles in scoring nine and eight points, respectively, in a 56-26 setback.

Victoria Ososanya and Tabytha Roy scored 14 points each to lead the Irish (5-7) and Kate Fletcher added six points.

McGuinness is scheduled to compete in the Carl Albert Titan Classic this weekend and host 5A No. 16 Tulsa-Bishop Kelley on Tuesday starting at 6:30 p.m.

EAGLES TAKE DOWN CHARGERS

Harding Charter

Prep continued its strong season with a pair of wins in last week’s action.

The 4A No. 5 Eagles (14-2) cruised to a 61-39 victory at Heritage Hall on Friday and held off 5A No. 13 Shawnee for a 39-34 triumph.

They visit 4A No. 10 Ada this Tuesday. Tipoff starts at 6:30 p.m.

KNIGHTS CLOBBER CHR. HERITAGE

Crossings Christian cruised to a pair of double-digit victories last week.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Antler girls swim to PCO title

Thanks to a pair of individual gold medals, the Deer Creek girls swimming team captured the Putnam City Invitational championship last week at Edmond Schools Aquatic Center.

Ashlyn Bucy earned gold medals in two different events to lead the Antlers.

Bucy cruised to a 5second win in the 100yard backstroke in 1:01.92 and outlasted PC North’s Andrea Hoang in the 200 individual medley (IM) with a winning time of 2:26.38 compared to Hoang’s time of 2:34.86.

In addition to Bucy, five other Fridayland athletes brought home gold medals from PCI.

McGuinness’ Victoria Whitbeck secured a pair of gold medals with a 3-second win in the 100 freestyle in 56.03 seconds and a 7second triumph in the 100 butterfly in 59.48 seconds.

Deer Creek’s Cameron Sein won the

50 freestyle by a slim 3hundredths of a second in 23.07 seconds and also took second in the 100 freestyle to help the Antler boys to second in the team standings.

Kaitlyn Simmons outdueled the field by 14 seconds in 5:58.77 to earn a gold medal in the 500 freestyle for Harding Charter Prep.

Hoang added a gold medal to her count at the PCI with a 3-second win in the 100 breaststroke in 1:16.32 for the Panthers.

McGuinness’ John Nguyen rounded out the group with a nearly 6-second victory in the 200 IM and clocked a 2:09.96 victorious time.

Meanwhile, the Deer Creek girls picked up gold medals in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays to go along with a thirdplace effort in the 400 freestyle relay.

The Antler boys captured two silver medals in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays, while McGuinness took

third in the 200 medley relay and fourth in the 400 freestyle relay.

Several other local athletes earned silver and bronze medals at the Putnam City Invitational.

Deer Creek’s Skyler Brown took second in the 200 freestyle, with Heritage Hall’s Addy Toll finishing just behind in third place.

Kinley Manuel and Claire Davis also placed third in the 50 freestyle and 500 freestyle, respectively, for Deer Creek, and Manuel added a fourth-place effort in the 100 butterfly.

McGuinness’ Jacob Moad finished second in the 100 backstroke and fourth in the 100 freestyle. Max Bunnag placed third for the Irish in the 100 breaststroke, as did James Nguyen in the 500 freestyle.

In other results, Deer Creek’s Jason Hull took third in the 100 backstroke and fifth in the 100 freestyle.

ALL-CITY TEAMS | ANTLERS’ FOX, MITCHELL MAKE CROSS COUNTRY 1ST TEAM

7 locals make All-City

1st team in football

Three members of a state championship team joined a group of other semifinalists and playoff qualifiers on the first team of The Oklahoman’s All-City football squad.

Heritage Hall quarterback Andy Bass threw for 2,833 yards and 28 touchdowns, while rushing for another 1,007 yards and 14 touchdowns in helping lead the Chargers to the Class 3A state championship.

Tailback River Faulkner

made a big impact on both sides of the ball in running for 1,232 yards and 25 touchdowns, including five TDs in the state final against TulsaMetro Christian, and made 55 tackles as a linebacker.

Linebacker Cooper Cookson tallied 126 tackles, two sacks and an interception to go along with 27 catches for 289 yards and four touchdowns as a tight end.

Crossings Christian’s Silas Ward earned a spot in the first team as an all-purpose player who ran for 1,029 yards on offense, made 52 tackles on defense and averaged 38.4 yards per punt.

Casady’s Ace Hodges was

productive on the offensive line and also made 55 tackles from the defensive side to round out the group.

McGuinness’ Michael Taffe ended the season as the leading rusher and helped the Irish to the Class 5A semifinals.

Dale Miller III faced some of the best receivers in the state from his defensive back position in making 32 tackles and recovered four fumbles as Deer Creek reached the 6A-II semifinals.

Five others made the second team, including Crossings Christian lineman Preston Mahen and linebacker Blake Meek, Heritage Hall

receiver Orie Walker, along with Deer Creek receiver Berkley Dalton and defensive back Teddy Amorosi.

Honorable mention selections included: Quarterback –Grady Adamson, Deer Creek; Conner Richards, Casady; River Warren, McGuinness. Running Back – Comarion Jones, PC North. Wide Receiver – Tyrell Bruner, McGuinness; Trell Churchwell, PC North; Jaxson Daniels, Mount St. Mary. Offensive Line – Landon Hughes, Mount St. Mary; Jeremiah Moore, PC North; Adern Owdetallah, PC North. Also, Defensive Line –Marcus Anderson, PC

North. Linebackers –Kazeyn Bird, McGuinness; Liam Burton, Heritage Hall; Maddox Conty, Deer Creek; Zach Fetrow, Heritage Hall; Ryan Gooch, PC North; Connor Phelps, Casady; Kelvin Tucker, PC North. Defensive Back – Kylin Drennon, John Marshall; Destin Laye, PC North; Dorien Middleton, John Marshall; Bryson Rouse, Deer Creek.

CROSS COUNTRY

A pair of Deer Creek athletes earned spots on the AllCity cross country team. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

FUNDRAISERS

March 25 •

Brave Ball

Don’t miss out on The CARE Center’s 7th Annual Brave Ball gala supporting Oklahoma County children through a night of fundraising, games, raffles and an After Party featuring Superfreak. The Ball is from 6 – 10 pm at the Omni Hotel. Get your tickets now for this annual sold­out event, carecenter­okc.org.

Apr. 14­15 •

Western Heritage Awards

Oklahoma entrepreneur Robert A. Funk Sr. will be inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum at the 2023 Western Heritage Awards. Funk will be recognized alongside some of the top names in Western film, literature and music at the annual awards dinner on April 15. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org.

BALLET

Feb. 10­12 •

‘Cinderella’

Oklahoma City Ballet will present the classic fairytale, Cinderel‐la, Feb. 10­12 at the Civic Center Music Hall. In addition to the three performances featuring live music from OKCPHIL,

Feb. 9 – May 22 • ‘The Art of Food’

The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jor‐dan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation at Oklahoma Contemporary, opens with celebrations Feb. 9 through May 22. From cultural ethos to land use, The Art of Food invites visitors to consider the subject of food as fuel for more than our bodies. This traveling exhibition presents more than 100+ works in a variety of media by famous contemporary artists like Warhol and Hirst. Exhibit is in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery.

Oklahoma City Ballet will offer a sensoryfriendly performance on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 pm. Single tickets start at $35 and are available now through Oklahoma City Ballet and Civic Center Box offices as well as online at okcballet.org.

THEATRE

Feb. 10 • Men are from Mars Women/Venus Live! The OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center presents this OffBroadway hit comedy based on the bestselling book by John Gray. The show is a one­man fusion of theater and stand­up for adults. Tickets are $35 at occc.universitytickets.com.

Feb. 16 – Mar. 11 •

Big River Enjoy Broadway’s Tony Award­winning musical re­envisioned in an all­new, hour­long version of Mark Twain’s popular novel. Huckle‐berry Finn’s Big River, A Musical for Young Audiences is on stage at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16th

St. Showing Thurs./ Fri. at 10 am and Sat./Sun. at 2 and 5 pm. Call 405­524­9312 or lyrictheatreokc.org for tickets.

Feb. 10­11

Patsy Cline

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The Pollard Theatre invites you to experience a brand­new Patsy Cline production created by Oklahoma singer/songwriter Shelly Phelps. Unlike the musical­play previously mounted at the Pollard, An Evening With Patsy Cline looks and feels like a concert, set within the final months before her passing. Tickets at thepollard.org.

OKC THUNDER

HOME GAMES Paycom Center 100 West Reno Ave.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 • Atlanta Hawks 7:00 pm Friday, Jan. 27 • Cleveland Cavaliers 7:00 pm Monday, Jan. 30 • Golden State Warriors 7:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 4 • Houston Rockets 7:00 pm

Harlem Globetrotters ­ March 25

Katt Williams ­ March 31 Kenny Chesney ­ Apr. 1 Walker Hayes ­ Apr. 22 Thomas Rhett ­ Aug. 17

Zoo Amphitheatre: Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21 Civic Center Music Hall:

The Oscar Race is On

Everything Everywhere All at Once, my favorite movie of 2022, has moved into the lead in the Oscar race for Best Picture. At the Critics Choice Awards last Sunday, the film was awarded Best Picture, Best Directors, and Best Original Screenplay for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinet and Best Supporting Actor for Ke Huy Quan.

Quan and lead actress Michelle Yeoh both won Golden Globes earlier in the week.

And, Everything Everywhere was nominated for five Screen Actors Guild Awards, including for supporting actors Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu, which ties the all-time record with my personal favorite, Shakespeare in Love, from 1998.

Actors make up the largest voting block at the Oscars, so the more actors you have drawing attention to your film during awards season, the better. Everything Everywhere is currently leading in two of the four acting categories. Ke Huy Quan has won most of the Best Supporting Actor Awards so far. As a child, he starred in Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom and The Goonies, then fell out of the industry, thinking his career was over. His recent awards and gracious speeches make him the overwhelming sentimental favorite for the Oscar.

Everything Every-

where’s lead actress Michelle Yeoh won Best Actress in a Comedy at the Golden Globes, but lost to Cate Blanchett at the Critics Choice. Malaysian born Yeoh is an industry favorite since her English debut in 007’s Tomorrow Never Dies, but has never been nominated, despite acclaimed turns in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Crazy Rich Asians. At the Critics Choice awards, Blanchett gave a speech questioning the value of the awards horserace, which may turn voters off of the two-time Oscar winner and give Yeoh the boost she needs to claim Oscar gold.

The Banshees of Inisherin is another film whose fantastic actors are keeping the film in contention for all of the major awards. The film won Golden Globes for Best Picture Musical or Comedy (despite being super bleak), Best Screenplay for writer/director Martin McDonagh, and Best Actor in a Comedy for Colin Farrell Banshees is tied with Everything Everywhere with five Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, including for Best Supporting Actor Brendan

OKC Ballet, Cinderella ­ Feb. 10­12

Jesus Christ Superstar ­ Feb. 14­19

Kelli O’Hara ­ Feb. 24­25

The Texas Tenors ­ Mar. 17­18

Frozen ­ Mar. 22­Apr. 2

Amy Grant ­ Mar. 30

Other Events/Shows/Awards: Music of the Knights ­ Jan. 27

Gleeson and Best Supporting Actress Kerry Condon, who were both nominated at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice.

Brendan Frasier, a former action star from The Mummy series, is the leading contender for Best Actor for his dramatic comeback in The Whale. Besides Farrell, his biggest competition will come from Austin Butler, who won the Golden Globe for his electric portrayal in Elvis

Angela Bassett, an Oscar nominee in 1994 for portraying Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It, recently won the Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. If she wins, it will be the first acting Oscar for Marvel, the superhero studio that dominates the global box office. Her main competition appears to be Janelle Monae, who has a fun dual role in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

A few additional films worth catching before entering your Oscar pool include Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, which picked up Golden Globes for Best Picture Drama and Best Director; James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of the Water, which is likely to sweep the technical categories; and, Indian sensation RRR, which is racking up both Best Foreign Language film and Best Song awards.

Otto Frank ­ Jan. 27­28

Evening With Patsy Cline ­ Feb. 10­11 Dublin Irish Dance ­ Feb. 15

Big River ­ Feb.16­Mar.11

Brave Ball ­ Mar. 25

Western Heritage Awards ­ Apr. 14­15

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 is the 25th annual Chocolate Decadence fundraiser benefitting the Automobile Alley Association.

Chocolate Decadence will be an event you won’t want to miss, from the delectable sweet and savory chocolate culinary delights created by the best restaurants in Automobile Alley and beyond to the one-of-a-kind auction and raffle items, live music and entertainment.

Vote on your favorite dish and stick around to see which restaurant will win the coveted People’s Choice award.

The event takes place in Leadership Square from 6:30 – 9 pm in the Leadership Square atrium located at 211 N Robinson Ave. All proceeds go directly to the Automobile Alley Association, which funds community projects and improvements in the district including light displays, neon sign grants, street amenities, public art and more.

Chocolate Decadence directly funds the annual community holiday event, Lights On Broadway. Over 40,000 new LED lights were added in 2022, making Lights On Broadway’s total light count over

600,000!

General Admission is $75 and gets you free tasting dishes, free wine and champagne, access to raffle and silent auction as well as coat check. VIP tickets are $125 and include separate VIP check-in, VIP garage parking, exclusive Auto Alley Swag Bag and two tickets to the cocktail cash bar as GA items.

This is a 21+ event and cocktail attire is encouraged. The first 300 guests to arrive are guaranteed to receive a commemorative Chocolate Decadence 2023 etched glass.

More details at automobileal-

ley.org.

2023

Participating Restaurants

Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse

Bad Nonna’s Pasta

Café Cuvee

Café Disco

Harvey Bakery

Hideaway Pizza

Kamps 1910 Café

Katiebug’s Sips & Sweets

The Melting Pot Plant

Red PrimeSteak

Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse

Flamingo Tiki Rodizio Grill

Happy Birthday Barbara!

January 20

Monty Adams

Clay Collins

Preston Corp

Ellen Hughes

Ann Payne

Larry Williamson

January 21

Turner Allen Michelle Baird

Donna Blackstock

Shannon Dennis

Farrell Jackson

Jacey J.J. Jedlicka

January 22

Jana Baccus

Randy Brewer

John Gardosik

Vanessa Gorrell

Jeni Robison

January 23

Fred Erdman

Larry Malloy Barry Mashburn Annie Portman

Jeary Seikel

Stephanie Watts

January 24

Tom Beadles Stephen Browne, Jr.

James Pike

Lisa Sanders

Christi Turrentine

January 25

Kyle Abbott

Mary Boone Hans Brisch

Jane Cook

Margaret de C orrevont Charlotte Ream Cooper Chandler Helms Mason Jett

Debbie Lukes

Mark Matthews

Ellen Selvidge

Carlee Bea Walker

Amy Wilsey

January 26

Deana Su Alsup

Stephanie Dunlap Stanton Forester

Julie Snowder Scott Moore

Lisa Parkinson Marilyn Sims

Jennifer Hudman James Marge Jezek

Twentythree guests came out to help Barbara Boatman celebrate her 90th birthday at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. At right: Linda Massad, Barbara Boatman and Joanne Markwell.

Dee Hessel, birthday girl Barbara Boatman and Suzanne Bugg. Barbara’s daughter Molly Herbst threw the party for her mother. She turned 90 on Dec. 12, 2022.

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

MCCONNELL FARMS

THURS.

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PG-2022-847 In the matter of the Guardianship of) ) Avery Alane Dillard-Thomey) A minor)

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that Douglas McBurney / Sheryl McBurney has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the abovenamed minor Avery Alane DillardThomey, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Ryan Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 320 Robert S. Kerr on the 15 day of March 2023, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 17 day of January, 2023.

JAMES M. SIDERIAS JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Teresa Becker, Deputy

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 20, 2023)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2023-97

IN RE: The name of:) Lee Anthony Barnes)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Lee Anthony Barnes has petitioned to change his/her name to Lee Anthony Thompson.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 2 day of February, 2023, before Judge Dishman in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 20, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2023-49

In the Matter of the Application ) of Kevin Watkins) as next of friend of (child) ) Kaison Levi White ) to Change Her/His Name )

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Kevin Watkins, as next of friend of Kaison Levi White has filed in the above court a Petition to

have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Kaison Levi White to (b) Kaison Levi Watkins; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Dishman of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 2 day of February, 2023 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Teresa Becker Deputy (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 20, 2023)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-47

IN RE: The name of:) Rashid Aleef Kemp Jr.)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Rashid Aleef Kemp Jr. has petitioned to change his/her name to Rashid Ali Jones.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 2 day of February, 2023, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse.

Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 20, 2023; Friday, January 27, 2023; Friday, February 3, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-3202

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Alicia Correa Hernandez,) Petitioner,) and) Baudelio Correa Covarrubias,) Respondent.)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED

Respondent: Baudelio Correa Covarrubias GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 26 day of February, 2023, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 12 day of January, 2023.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By /s/Lisa Stephens Deputy (SEAL) /s/ Alicia C. Hernandez Petitioner

REAL

8101 & 8901 S. ANDERSON RD, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. FRI. JAN. 27TH AT 10:00 AM OPEN HOUSES: SAT. JAN. 14TH & 21ST FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA.

(W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ON-LINE FOR ESTATE ITEMS AT WWW.DAKIL.COM

TWO TRACT OFFERED SEPARATELY THEN AS A WHOLE.

APPROX. 203 ACRES MOL SOLD FIRST AT 10:00 AM

TRACT 1: 8101 S. Anderson Rd, OKC—Beautiful Home. Approx. 1,764 SF w/3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Approx. 840 SF Detached Garage. Approx. 576 SF Detached Garage/ Approx. 480 SF Storage Building. Approx. 600 SF Barn. Setting on Approx. 48.33 Acres MOL. TRACT 2: SW Corner of S. Anderson Rd & SE 89th St, OKC—Approx. 155 Acres MOL.

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 20, 2023; Friday, January 27, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case No: PB-2022-1558

In the Matter of the Estate of) Jerry Wayne Dewvall,) Deceased)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TO THE CREDITORS OF Jerry Wayne Dewvall, Deceased.

All creditors having claims against the Estate of Jerry Wayne Dewvall, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative/Administrator at: Carla A. Pierce, Personal Representative/Administrator 7235 Janet St. Trlr 43 Okla. City, OK 73150 on or before the following presentment date: March 10, 2023, or the same will be forever barred.

DATED this 4 day of January, 2023.

/s/ Carla A. Pierce

Personal Representative/Administrator

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 20, 2023; Friday, January 27, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA NO. PB-2021-565 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF SHERRI LYNN JENKINS,) HERMAN R. SUTTON,) AND MAXINE SUTTON,) DECEASED)

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNTING, DISTRIBUTION,

THOMAS

OF

January 20, 2023)

A COUNCIL MEMBER

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA;

FOR SUCH OFFICE, THE

FILING PERIODS OF CANDIDATES

AND

MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION;

FOR

PROCEDURES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK

CAUSE THIS RESOLUTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE CITY; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY THE OKLAHOMA COUNTY ELECTION BOARD OF THE DATE OF THE ELECTION AND THE CONTENT HEREOF BY DELIVERING A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SECRETARY OF SAID BOARD; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FURNISH SAID BOARD A CURRENT MAP OF THE CITY, A COPY OF THE CITY CHARTER, AS IT APPLIES TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY LAW OR NECESSARY FOR CONDUCTING SAID ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF A PRECINCT, PARTIALLY CONTAINED WITHIN THE CITY, IN WHICH NO PERSONS RESIDE; AND CONTAINING RELATED PROVISIONS.

WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, provides that there shall be a council of three (3) members, consisting of one member from each of the three (3) wards of the City, to be elected at large by the qualified electors of the entire City at a nonpartisan election; and said charter further provides that if one person is a candidate for any council office, he or she shall be elected ipso facto; and

WHEREAS, the City Charter further provides that a general election shall be held on the first Tuesday in April of each year to elect a successor to the member of the council whose term of office will expire in the year in which the election is held; and the term of office of the member of the council from Ward Three will expire in 2023; and

WHEREAS, the central offices of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, are located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, voting precinct 116 (formerly 267 and 548) is partially contained within the limits of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma; however, no persons reside within such portion of Precinct 116 and said precinct need not be opened for the 2023 general election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma (hereinafter called the “City”), that a general election shall be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for the purpose of electing a council member from Ward Three of the City for a term of three years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the council member to be elected at said election shall be elected at large by the qualified electors of the entire City.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that candidates for council membership from Ward Three shall be qualified electors of Ward Three and must reside in the City and in Ward Three all as provided in the City Charter.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 16-102(D) of Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes, candidates for such office must file sworn statements of candidacy with the Secretary of the County Election Board within a three (3) day filing period that shall begin on Monday, February 6, 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that only qualified electors residing in the City who have the qualifications prescribed for electors by the Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma and who are registered as required by law may vote in said election, and that the election shall be nonpartisan and no party designation or emblem shall be placed on the ballots.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if only one person is a candidate for the office to be filled, he or shall be elected ipso facto and his or her name need not appear on the ballot.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the public of said general election by causing this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least ten (10) days before the beginning of the period for filing sworn statements of candidacy with the Secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said election shall be conducted by the Oklahoma County Election Board and that the provisions of the State Constitution and laws applicable to municipal elections shall govern said election, insofar as they are applicable and not superseded by the City Charter or by ordinance and not in conflict with this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certification is hereby made to the Oklahoma County Election Board that no persons reside in the portion of precinct 116, which is contained within the limits of the City, and that the City requests and authorizes that said precinct not be opened for the City’s general election to be held on April 4, 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the Oklahoma County Election Board of the date of said election and of the contents hereof by delivering and submitting a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of said Oklahoma County Election Board before the 20th day of January, 2023 together with (a) a copy of the City Charter, as it applies to the conduct of elections, (b) a current map clearly defining City limits and ward boundaries, and (c) any other information necessary for conducting said election.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, this 10th day of January, 2023.

Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor

ATTEST: Amanda Copeland, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: John Michael Williams, City Attorney

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that a copy of the foregoing Resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 10th day of January, 2023, was served upon the Oklahoma County Election Board by personal delivery to me on the 11th day of January, 2023. WITNESS my hand the seal of the Oklahoma County Election board this 11th day of January, 2023.

Doug Sauderson Secretary County Election Board of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Debbie South

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

Notice is hereby given that NH Block 44, LLC has filed an application (“the Appli-

cation”) with the City of Nichols Hills Oklahoma for approval to rezone the following described property from the E-2 “Urban Estate” Residential Zoning District to the R-1-75 Single Family Residential Zoning District:

Nichols Hills Lot 2 Block 44 November 5, 2021 A tract of land being a part of the South Half (S/2) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being a portion of Lot Two (2) Block Forty-four (44) as shown on the recorded plat NICHOLS HILLS, being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Northernmost corner of Lot 4 of said Block 44; THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on a curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 44°33’23” East, a chord length of 151.06 feet and an arc length of 151.18 feet;

THENCE South 48°48’00” East, continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 157.55 feet; THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lots 3 and 2 on a nontangent curve to the right having a radius of 680.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 47°54’46” East, a chord length of 58.29 feet and an arc length of 58.31 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2 on said non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 680.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 38°14’56” East, a chord length of 170.62 feet and an arc length of 171.07 feet to the Easternmost Corner of said Lot 2

THENCE South 72°54’21” West, along and with the Southeasterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 198.72 feet to the Southernmost corner of said Lot 2; THENCE North 53°30’00” West, along and with the Southwesterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 133.34 feet;

THENCE North 59°26’07” East, departing said Southwesterly line, a distance of 222.40 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 30,078 square feet or 0.6905 acres, more or less. Basis of Bearing: Grid North as established by state plane datum (Oklahoma State Plane North Zone NAD83)

Nichols Hills Lot 3 Block 44 November 5, 2021 Revised December 29, 2021 Revised January 6, 2022

A tract of land being a part of the South Half (S/2) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being a portion of Lots Two (2) and Three (3) Block Forty-four (44) as shown on the recorded plat NICHOLS HILLS, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northernmost corner of Lot 4 of said Block 44; THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on a curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 44°33’23” East, a chord length of 151.06 feet and an arc length of 151.18 feet;

THENCE South 48°48’00” East, continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 49.51 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE continuing South 48°48’00” East, along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 108.04 feet;

THENCE continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2 on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 680.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 47°54’46” East, a chord length of 58.29 feet and an arc length of 58.31 feet;

THENCE South 59°26’07” West, departing said Northeasterly line, a distance of 222.40 feet to a point on the Southwesterly line of said Lot 2;

THENCE North 53°30’00” West, along and with the Southwesterly line of said Lots 2 and 3, a distance of 131.47 feet;

THENCE North 49°56’47” East, departing said Southwesterly line, a distance of 225.53 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

Containing 32,090 square feet or 0.7367 acres, more or less. Basis of Bearing: Grid North as established by state plane datum (Oklahoma State Plane North Zone NAD83)

Nichols Hills Lot 4 Block 44 November 5, 2021 Revised December 29, 2021 Revised January 6, 2022 A tract of land being a part of the South Half (S/2) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being a portion of Lots Three (3) and Four (4) Block Forty-four (44) as shown on the recorded plat NICHOLS HILLS, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northernmost corner of said Lot 4; THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on a curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 42°24’19” East, a chord length of 70.68 feet and an arc length of 70.69 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on said curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 46°26’43” East, a chord length of 80.47 feet and an arc length of 80.49 feet THENCE South 48°48’00” East, continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 49.51 feet; THENCE South 49°56’47” West, departing said Northeasterly line, a distance of 225.53 feet to a point on the Southwesterly line of said Lot 3; THENCE North 53°30’00” West, along and with the Southwesterly line of said Lots 3 and 4, a distance of 135.00 feet to the Southernmost corner of a tract of land recorded in Book 11969, Page 855;

THENCE along and with the Southeasterly line of said tract of land recorded in Book 11969, Page 855 the following three calls:

1.North 43°17’21” East, a distance of 65.34 feet; 2.North 59°34’16” East, a distance of 34.58 feet; 3.North 45°42’06” East, a distance of 93.23 feet to a corner on the Southeasterly line of said tract of land recorded in Book 11969, Page 855;

THENCE South 79°02’26” East, departing said Southeasterly line, a distance of 22.50 feet; THENCE North 39°22’41” East, a distance of 34.90 feet to the

POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 31,149 square feet or 0.7151 acres, more or less.

Basis of Bearing: Grid North as established by state plane datum (Oklahoma

State Plane North Zone NAD83)

The property subject to the application is generally located at 6600 Block of NW Grand Boulevard in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma.

This Application will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Both public hearings will be held at the Council Chambers, City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116.

The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.

Any person having any objection to or supporting this Application may appear before the Planning Commission and the City Council on the above dates for the public hearings and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Written protest against the proposed Application may be filed with the office of the City Clerk, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116 not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

The following map shows the area affected by the Application:

Dated this 13th day of January, 2023

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 6.EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 10th day of January, 2023.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 10 th day of January, 2023.

ATTEST:Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney

Locally-owned Business Directory

RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ

Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629

Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com

Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822

boutiqueone.store

The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com

Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com

Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com

International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.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

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Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz

First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com

La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com

McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com

CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com

Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank

Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535

Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com

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Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126

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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

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com

First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.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

First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335

Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 405 843-5334 christianscienceokc.org

Locally-owned business listings are only $25 a month. Email rose@okcfriday.com for more information.

Leadership Notes: Inspired for the future

By Christy Gillenwater President & CEO Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

I am honored to join the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and begin our work together.

During my time as a chamber executive, I have followed the story of this community and this organization and the work you

have done here. You have made this a destination city for investment, for visitors and for families like mine.

I feel privileged to join an organization with such a long history of leadership and innovation and am humbled to follow in the footsteps of Roy Williams. He made an indelible impact here in his 20 years.

His work

inspired many in the Chamber profession, and I have admired his leadership and vision.

This work that we do, to grow communities and improve the economy of our cities and region, is one that I feel passionate about doing. I was so fortunate to intern at The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce during

my time at Indiana University. Immediately, I knew this was where I could best contribute.

Several years later, I served as president of the Bloomington Chamber, so keep an eye on those interns, they have big plans!

Oklahoma City has big plans, and that is what excites me the most about being here. I have

Dear Wise Elder: I’m wondering – is it possible that dehydration is causing my mom’s repeated trips to the ER?

Dear Wondering: You are correct. While medical literature does not support this, the lay press and science has documented that 75% of all Americans are chronically dehydrated and about 28% of older adults in the US experience dehydration. It is a common cause of hospital admissions. Dehydration can cause poor concentration, constipation, reduced urination, sunken eyes, skin that’s not plump, muscle and joint pain, and accelerated heartbeat. The causes can be

seen how this community works together to make those plans a reality, no matter how big the challenge or how audacious the dream.

You inspire other communities to do the same, and you have inspired me to be a part of this effort.

I look forward to learning more about Oklahoma City and the Cham-

medication, diuretics, reduced kidney function, incontinence, or fear of falling, The body is about 60% water and with loss through sweat and urination, water must obviously be replenished. The geriatric body does not “feel” thirst before it is dangerously problematic. The solution is drink water even when NOT thirsty. Drink by the clock and the measurements. Using her body weight, divide by half and that is the number of ounces of water (not coffee, not other liquids) she should drink each day.

- Courtesy VillagesOKC, www.VillagesOKC.org (405) 990 6637

ber’s efforts to make this region the best it can be. I am anxious to meet our members and our partners and understand more about how we can build on the incredible success our city enjoys.

Thank you for this opportunity –now let’s get to work.

CAUCUS

Reprinted from the Greater OKC Chamber’s VeloCityOKC publication.

deadCenter Film Festival

Glitter Ball Noir

Above: Movie producer Roger Cude, right, with his wife Priscilla. At right: Curtis and Wendi Wilson get into the spirit of Glitter Ball Noir.

Event CoChairman Karen Delaney and Lance McDaniel during the deadCenter Film Festival event at the Tower Theatre. The evening feattured live music, drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dancing. A mystery was solved with McDaniel posting clues on Facebook beforehand and fun was had by all!

- Photos by Rose Lane