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Going to work, family, faith are secrets to McDaniels’ long marriage

By Rose Lane Editor

The secret to a long and happy marriage is to keep working.

And to center your life around family and faith.

Eighty-three-year-old Brenda and 84-year-old Tom McDaniel have been married for 63 years and are coming up on 64 on June 12. Tom still serves as the president of the American Fidelity Foundation and goes to work each day.

They are the former first lady and president of Northwestern University in Alva and Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City.

The beloved community leaders met while he was a sophomore at Northwestern State University in Alva and she was a freshmen. Tom said he was playing football and an assistant to the coach who was teaching a first aid class.

“I was able to arrange the seating so I could sit by the cute girls,” Tom said.

See SECRETS, Page 14

Elections are on Tuesday

By Rose Lane Editor

Voters go to the polls on Tuesday to decide the unexpired Oklahoma County court clerk term, as well as a number of municipal and school board races. In the special primary for court clerk, three Republicans and five Democrats have thrown in their hats in hope of advancing to the special general election on April 4.

The Republicans include Gloria Banister, Jonathan Clour and Maressa Treat.

See ELECTIONS, Page 7

Brenda and Tom McDaniel on their wedding day, June 12, 1959.

Mautra Jones is named by Forbes as One to Watch

This annual list recognizes outstanding leaders in higher education who are making a significant impact in their respective institutions and communities. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the outstanding leadership, vision, and contributions of President Jones to the field of higher education.

“The higher education CEO role entails ambassadorship, inspiring students and campus community members, vision setting and actualization, fundraising and a whole lot of firefighting,” the Forbes article read. “These 10 Black higher education CEOs continue to lead their institutions and multicampus systems

Oklahoma: ‘Wild West of marijuana’

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series detailing responses from Oklahoma state legislative leaders during a Greater Oklahoma City Chamber forum.

By Rose Lane Editor

Leaders of the Oklahoma

Kelli O’Hara coming to the Phil

When Kelli O’Hara left Oklahoma, she had no doubt New York City was the right move. Having grown up on the wind-swept planes of Elk City and then later Deer Creek on the outskirts of Edmond, O’Hara had big dreams she was ready to follow.

“I remember having no doubts about leaving,” O’Hara said. “When I moved to New York City I somehow felt like I belonged there. But I’m not sure it really dawned on me I wouldn’t be moving back to Oklahoma where my family is.”

As a child, O’Hara grew up in a family surrounded by music. Her grandparents listened to the Great American Songbook recordings of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald, while her mom introduced her to movie musicals and singers like Julie Andrews and Shirley Jones.

“I also listed to country music and loved Keith Whitley,” O’Hara remembered.

“Then there was Whitney Houston; I wanted to sing just like her but my voice was

Senate and House of Representatives gave their input on a variety of topics from the possible legalization of recreational marijuana to what to do with a $3 billion surplus.

The panelists included Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, Senate Minority Leader Kay Floyd, House of Representatives Speaker Pro

Dog of the Week

Molly Martin is a 12­yr­old Llewellin Setter with so much love to share with everyone who comes to the house. She’s very polite, has great posture and is terrified of storms. She occasionally plays with her feline sister, JLo Kitty, and they both take turns getting bites off of mom Cheryl Martin’s dinner plate!

Molly likes to point to deer when they appear in the tree­lined creek in the backyard but after a while she barks for them to go away. This is her territory.

Email nominations with a complete description to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.

DR. MAUTRA JONES

in extraordinary ways. There are other outstanding higher ed CEOs who are Black, but these 10 are indisputably among our nation's best.”

“I am honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Black Higher Ed CEOs to Watch in 2023,” President Jones said.

“As a leader in higher education, it is my passion to create opportunities for students to reach their

Tempore Kyle Hilbert and House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson.

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Medical marijuana led to an explosion of issues. How to manage recreational marijuana if State Question 820 passes on March 7?

See FORUM, Page 16

Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of Oklahoma City Community College, has been named by Forbes a Top 10 Black Higher Ed CEO to Watch in 2023.

Legislative leaders discuss the possible passage of recreational usage on March 7

Bears give back!

John Marshall’s FCCLA helps Infant Crisis Services

The JM Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization volunteered recently at the Infant Crisis Services. JM students made an amazing impact by packaging size 1 – 102 diapers (5,100 individual diapers) and size 5 – 209 diapers (8,360 individual diapers).

A total of 13,460 diapers packaged with a total of 311 babies and toddlers served. They

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JM JOURNAL

also donated 92 lbs. of blankets and stuffed animals that will go straight to the children the organization serves.

• The results are in!

JM students won the most recent reading challenge sponsored by

the Oklahoma City Public School Foundation. In fact, JM has won every reading challenge this school year. In competition with all of the other high schools in the district, JM has won handily!

“Our students like to read and take the reading challenge very seriously,” said English teacher Shelly Campbell.

“I read anyway, so it isn’t too hard to just log

my minutes and I get great prizes,” said senior Sophia Cortez.

With one reading challenge left, the spring break challenge,

JM wants to make a clean sweep for the year.

John Martines-Ramos, Jason Joslin and Ja'Kwon Littleton volunteer at Infant Crisis Services. Jackie Lazo Leon working at Infant Crisis Services.

Jade Bates is packing diapers as the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America help out at ICS.

A few of the reading challenge winners, from left: Standing, Alante’ Benford, Emily Staton, Gabby Thomas, Darlene Flores, Erick Moncada, Sophia Cortez, Tommy Pham, Julian Flores, Angel Deleon and Paul Smith; and kneeling, Yartiza Pineda and Kerrani Douglas.

O’HARA

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more suited to musical theatre. The first song I ever sang when I was 10 was Dionne Warwick’s ‘That’s What Friends are For.’ Then I quickly moved on to Rodgers & Hammerstein, Disney, country and classical. I even went through a Metallica phase!”

Now the Tony Award winner has a chance to perform a bit of Rodgers & Hammerstein later this month. She is coming home to perform “An Evening with Kelli O’Hara” with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic as part of the Chickasaw Nation Pops Series Feb. 24 and 25 at Civic Center Music Hall.

“When I was growing up in Elk City, the arts were

JONES

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full potential. I am committed to leading Oklahoma City Community College in a way that prioritizes student success, and I am grateful to be a part of an institution that shares these values.”

President Jones became the 11th president of Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma's fourth largest institution of higher learning, on March 1, 2022. With her appointment, Dr. Jones made history becoming both the first woman and the first person of color to serve as president of the college. Her appointment also made Oklahoma history as she is the first African American female to serve as president of any institution of higher education in the state that is not an HBCU (Historically Black College and University).

“We are incredibly proud of President Jones for this well-deserved recognition,” said Kevin Perry, chair-

more of an imaginative dream for me and less of a tangible thing,” O’Hara said.

“I was a member of the band for years and did various camps and music contests.

The first professional performance I ever saw was a Lyric Theater production of ‘Carousel’ starring fellow Elk Citian, Susan Powell. My parents took me to see her. But once I got to Oklahoma City University, my relationship to things like the OKC Philharmonic began to grow.”

While studying voice with her mentor Florence Birdwell, O’Hara waited tables at Macaroni Grill on Northwest Expressway. She and her friends also frequented popular hangouts of the day like Leslie’s Painted Desert, Ted’s Café Escondido and Bricktown.

“During college we were going to Bricktown before it

man of the Oklahoma City Community College Board of Regents. “She has been a tireless advocate for our students and a leader in higher education. This recognition is a testament to her hard work and dedication.”

Beyond her professional life, she is an active and engaged member of the community, providing leadership to various corporate, civic and charitable organizations. She has been named Woman of the Year by 405 Magazine, The Journal Record, Perry Publishing and Broadcasting, and With Love OKC. She holds the distinction of being named both the 2021 National Mother of the Year and the 2021 Oklahoma Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. In 2022, Jones was Inducted into the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame.

President Jones holds a B.A. in journalism from the University of Oklahoma, an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix at San Diego, and an Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University. She is married to U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones II, and they are the proud parents of three children.

was ‘BRICKTOWN,’” she says with a laugh.

O’Hara said she and her family come back to Oklahoma as often as they can, usually for the holidays, during the summer and other times in between.

“I want my kids to know where I’m from and how I grew up,” she says. As she prepares for her OKCPHIL performance, O’Hara knows this concert will be different.

“Coming home to perform feels different than performing anywhere else in the world,” she says. “The personal connection runs very deep, and now, coming back home makes me feel a combination of scared and excited. My kids call it ‘skited!’ But it is full circle. It’s one thing to perform for an audience. It’s quite another to perform for those you know and love.”

Friends and family have all been supportive over the years, O’Hara says, and championed her choices—in spite of how risky those choices may have initially seemed. As she makes her way back to her home state, she is proud to be working with a high-caliber orchestra like the OKCPHIL.

“I will always champion the arts, even for those who have no interest in a career in the arts—maybe especially for those who don’t,” O’Hara said. “The arts and music in general are an escape, an education, a challenge, a breath of joy, a catharsis, and a gift. Music is the soundtrack to our lives. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic can take you on a journey you might not even know you need, and I think we all need a little — or a lot — of what the OKCPHIL has to offer.”

KELLI O’HARA

Ballet reveals season

OKC Ballet Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye and Board of Trustees President Dr. Susan E. Brackett. The upcoming season is to feature old and new favorites.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Faustino and Stephanie Kazenske with OKC Ballet John Kirkpatrick Executive Director Jo Lynne Jones. The Kazenskes opened their home for a party to reveal the organization’s next season which is to be made public later this month.

Above: OKC Ballet Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye and Advisory Council Board member Annie Bohanon. Below: Peter and Hillary Farrell.

OKC Ballet Advisory Board member Chip Oppenheim with Liz Eickman, director of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and Sunny Cearley, president and CEO of Allied Arts.

SSM Health, OCU partner to stem nursing shortage

Leaders from SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and Oklahoma City University announced a nursing partnership aimed at helping stem the critical shortage of nursing professionals in the state.

The Saints & Stars Program is a five-year agreement between SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and Oklahoma City University’s Kramer School of Nursing. The partnership allows OCU students to work part-time with SSM Health while they complete their nursing degree and also receiving a $3,500 annual scholarship from SSM Health and a $5,000 annual discount from OCU.

“As one of the nation’s leading nursing education programs, we are invested in helping address the nursing shortage,” OCU President Kenneth Evans said. “Training and supporting the next generation of nurses while at the same time strengthening the workforce at SSM Health is truly a win-win endeavor.”

Tammy Powell, president, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony said initiatives like Saints & Stars are vital in ensuring an effective health care landscape in the state and nation.

“SSM Health St. Anthony is dedicated to providing high-quality

health care to Oklahomans across the state,” Powell said. “That begins with training and employing a new generation of health care professionals. We see Saints & Stars as a key component in doing just that.”

In addition to employment and financial benefits, the partnership will allow OCU nursing students the opportunity to take part in clinical rotations at SSM Health; to engage in paid leadership clinical hours; to participate in a summer nurse extern program; to complete service learning hours at SSM Health; and to be assigned a nurse mentor.

The first cohort of Saints & Stars began with junior nursing students in January. Twenty additional junior students are to be selected to participate in the program each year for the next four years.

In addition, up to two SSM Health employees may enroll in OCU’s Master of Science in Nursing Education program. OCU will reciprocate by emphasizing the hiring of the program’s SSM Health graduates to serve as clinical adjuncts to supervise Stars & Saints students completing their rotations at SSM

Health. These nurses will be essential in supporting the ongoing clinical education of students participating in the Saints & Stars program.

Elain Richardson, regional chief nursing officer at SSM Health St. Anthony, said health system officials are familiar with the caliber of nursing students OCU produces and look forward to increasing the ranks of OCU Stars in their workforce.

“The nursing shortage has grown more dire for several years,” Richardson said. “Alongside health care systems across our state and nation, we have felt the impacts at SSM Health, and we are excited to be able to lean on our friends at the Kramer School of Nursing to help fill the gap.”

This is not the first partnership between SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and OCU.

In fact, the two entities have a long tradition of

partnerships to address health care needs in the community. In 1981, the St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing, established as the first nursing school in Oklahoma in 1908, merged with OCU’s academic program to offer a fouryear bachelor’s degree in nursing, the first venture of its kind in the state. In 1959, the hospital and university forged an agreement that would allow students to earn 30 hours of credit toward their degree with a two-year X-ray technician course taught at the hospital.

“We are proud to continue the tradition of collaboration between OCU and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital,” said Gina Crawford, dean of OCU’s Kramer School of Nursing. “We are very excited to be able to offer additional support to our students and to continue to build on the high-quality education at Kramer School of Nursing. This partnership will assist in building a more robust nursing workforce in Oklahoma.”

To learn more about the Saints & Stars Program, or about nursing programs at OCU, go to okcu.edu/nursing.

Cine Latino Film Festival

THEATRE

Feb. 28 •

Step Afrika!

Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. The show blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Presented by Oklahoma City Community College and the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding. Celebrate Black History with OCCC at 7:30 pm in the Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater. Go to occc.universitytickets.c om for tickets.

Mar. 10 – Apr. 1 •

Clue: The Musical

This Spring, the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie is presenting a marvelous mystery complete with murderous mayhem to share with audiences. Included in the Pollard's 35th Jade Anniversary Season is the upcoming production of Clue: The Musical, running March 10

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March 19 • Blood Drive

The Paseo Arts Association is partnering with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host the 2023 PAA Blood Drive. This annual blood drive will be held inside the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center on March 19 from 11 am to 4 pm. This year’s blood drive will be sponsored by Eden Boutique, SixTwelve and Legacy Cleaners & Laundry. This year, the goal is to reach over 50 donors. If that goal is reached, OBI will donate $750 to SixTwelve. Donations are open to anyone over 16 years of age. Donors can schedule a time to donate through Our Blood Institute’s Donor Portal. Anyone who donates blood will receive a special limited­edition Paseo­themed t­shirt designed by Oklahoma artist Jerry Bennett. Donors will also receive one free admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

– April 1. This funfilled, murder­at­amansion plot – loved by fans everywhere –is also a madcap musical. Audience members can play along to solve the case. The Pollard promises a night of secrecy and silliness for 90 minutes. Tickets range from $10 to $35 and are on sale now at thepollard.org.

SAVE THE DATE

March 31 • Luncheon/Style Show

Oklahoma Hospitality Club’s 55th Annual Fundraiser for “Ladies in the News” Luncheon and Style Show is Friday, March 31 at the OKC Golf and Country Club. The fundraiser benefits two local nonprofits, Oklahoma Project Woman and Keaton’s Kindness Foundation. For details, email marcella.morgan31@ gmail.com or call

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo ­ Feb. 9­12

Monster Jam ­ Feb. 18­19

Soul II Soul Tour ­ Feb. 24

Winter Jam ­ March 4

Ana Gabriel ­ March 16

Blake Shelton ­ March 17

Harlem Globetrotters ­ March 25

(405)443­9681.

Apr. 27 •

Angels & Friends

The 56th annual Angels & Friends Celebration is right around the corner. Angels & Friends is the annual fundraising event to support Arts Council Oklahoma City’s programs and initiatives such as Festival of the Arts, Twilight Concert Series, All Access Arts and Art Moves. All money raised stays local and helps to continue to achieve the mission of bringing the arts and the community together. The 56th annual Angels & Friends Celebration once again returns to Bicentennial Park, with this year’s event taking place during Festival of the Arts. Mark your calendar and make plans to join attend Thursday, April 27, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm for a night of food, music, art and more.

Stevie Nicks ­ March 30

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 Oklahoma Zoological Society (OZS) has earned the distinguished honor of being recognized as a 2023 finalist for The Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards in the category of community. A total of 22 Oklahoma nonprofits were selected as finalists based on their contributions to enriching Oklahomans’ lives by changing the landscape of human services and community assistance across the state. Awardees will be announced at a dinner on April 22, 2023.

Established in 1954, OZS is the nonprofit partner of the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden providing opportunities for the community to express their support

and passion for the OKC Zoo and its mission to connect people to wildlife and wild places. OZS works to accomplish these objectives through philanthropy, fundraising efforts and capital campaigns for many of the Zoo’s strategic expansions such as the Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital, Predator Pass and currently Expedition Africa, the Zoo’s largest development in its history that will provide enhanced habitats for animals native to the African continent and immersive wildlife experiences for guests, slated to open this summer. OZS hosts Ostrich Egg Breakfast, OKC Zoo Gala and ZOObrew, all community favorite events attended by

TheOklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival returns to Historic Capitol Hill on March 4 & 5, offering Oklahoma’s largest selection of Latino and Spanish language films. The two-day festival will offer exciting premieres, fascinating films, and opportunities to meet and mingle with casts and crews.

Now in its 9th year, Cine Latino is a program of Calle Dos Cinco in Historic Capitol Hill. The festival promotes diversity within the Oklahoma Arts Community by cultivating the creativity of local Latino talent, curating Latino stories, and providing opportunities for collaboration between artists.

The Yale Theater will host the Opening Night celebration on Saturday, March 4, from 5:00–9:00 pm. Guests can walk the red carpet on Commerce Street and get the full movie premier experience before enjoying films from a variety of filmmakers from Oklahoma City as well as visiting filmmakers from across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

The following day, Sunday, March 5, is free and open to the public at the Capitol Hill Library from 1:00–5:00 pm. The festival that day will include screenings of the most compelling films and documentaries that were submitted to the festival. And, there will be filmmaker panels

featuring discussions with local and visiting filmmakers.

Cine Latino also offers a 4-week film workshop for high school students leading up to the festival. From January 28 to February 18, local professionals lead students from across the metro area through every part of the filmmaking process, providing a great baseline for students about to start their film careers. The students of the OK Cine Latino Youth Film Institute, Class VII, will present the short film they make during the workshop on Opening Night at the Yale Theater.

Cine Latino was founded by Rogelio Almeida, an Army combat veteran turned award-winning filmmaker from Duncan, who recognized the need for a local film festival focused on Latino culture. He partnered with Calle Dos Cinco to give the festival a home in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Latino community in Historic Capitol Hill. And, he recruited an outstanding group of Latino community leaders to ensure that the festival would grow along with the community. Cine Latino is now led by Executive

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: Evening With Patsy Cline ­ Feb. 10­11

thousands annually, that successfully support the OKC Zoo. A dedicated and passionate group of community volunteers lead OZS as members of the board of directors.

“We are proud to be recognized as a finalist for this year’s ONE Awards,” said Mandy Heaps, Oklahoma Zoological Society’s executive director. “I am thrilled to celebrate OZS’s mission of connecting the community through philanthropy to Oklahoma City Zoo programs and initiatives. It’s the perfect time to acknowledge how far we have come as an organization and the exciting future that lies ahead as we near the final stages of fundraising for Expedition

Director of Calle Dos Cinco Gloria Torres and Board president Miriam Campos. Almeida continues to serve as Festival Director.

Cine Latino has invited me to emcee Opening Night alongside Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Sotelo, a Spanish professor at University of Central Oklahoma originally from Mexico. Throughout the night, we will interview the filmmakers and get a behind the scenes look at how and why the different films were created.

When Rogelio Almeida launched Cine Latino, I was Executive Director of the deadCenter Film Festival. Our Director of Programming Kim Haywood and I helped organize education programs, select films, recruit sponsors, and provide guidance for attracting filmmakers. Since then, I’ve attended as a sponsor, filmmaker, judge, and fan, watching from the front row. They have expanded the festival, deepened its reach within the Latino community, and grown the education program into the year-round Cine Latino Film Institute. I hope you will join me on Opening Night, March 4. Tickets are only $20 and sponsorships are available to keep this wonderful event going for years to come. Visit www.historiccapitolhill.com/ev ents for tickets and more information.

Dublin Irish Dance ­ Feb. 15

Big River ­ Feb.16­Mar.11

Ukraine Philharmonic ­ Feb. 28

Arts! Arts! Arts! ­ Mar. 5

Brave Ball ­ Mar. 25

Western Heritage Awards ­ Apr. 14­15

Blues Traveler ­ Apr. 26

Arts Festival ­ Apr. 25­30

Africa.”

“It comes as no surprise that OZS is being honored for this distinction considering the outstanding work they do in support of the Zoo,” said Dwight Lawson, Oklahoma City Zoo’s executive director/CEO. “Our partnership with OZS, continues to successfully foster community awareness for the Zoo’s mission and provide funding for us to further our mission to connect people to wildlife and wild places through major projects like the highly anticipated Expedition Africa opening this summer.”

To learn more about Zoo happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.org.

Ms. Senior contestants sought

Are you 60 years of age or better?

The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world’s first and foremost pageant to give honor to the women who have reached the “age of elegrance.”

The Ms. Oklahoma Senior America is now seeking contestants to appear Saturday, April 15, at the Mustang Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Juniper in Mustang. The pageant is set for 1 p.m.

Contestants must be able to display a hobby or talent within 2 minutes and 45 seconds and sit for a 5-

Friday Fumble

In the Page 1 story, “A Powerful voice for women, Starling to be speaker at JLLS,” in the Feb. 3 edition of OKC FRIDAY, Debbie Sterling was misidentified as Debbie Starling.

The newspaper regrets the error.

ELECTIONS

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Democratic hopefuls

are Sean Cummings, Tiffany Ellis, Tom Guild, B.C. Phillips and Derrick Scobey. For Nichols Hills City Council Ward 3,

minute interview.

The winner is sponsored by the Ms. Senior Oklahoma Foundation to compete in the National Ms. Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City, N.J. in October. Her airfare, room and registration fee is paid by the foundation. Applications can be completed on the Ms. Oklahoma Senior America Pageant Facebook page.

For more information, contact Kallenberger, administrator, at msoksramerica@gmail.com or at (903) 918-1478,

ROXANNE PARKS

2022 Ms. Senior OK

John Marshall alums to gather

The John Marshall Class of 1973 reunion is set for Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.

The April 21 event is hosted by Jimmy and Sheri Hodges at their home, located at 15115 N. Western Ave., Edmond, from 6:30-10:30 p.m.

the incumbent, Steve Goetzinger is running unopposed. Incumbent Ward 1

Councilwoman Wynter Griffis running unopposed for her seat in The Village. For Ward 2, the incumbent Bubba Symes is facing Jon Sousa. In Oklahoma City

On April 22, the class gathers at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club, 3501 Quail Creek Rd., 6-10:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the John Marshall Class of 1973 page on Facebook or call Pam Cobb at (405) 4452976.

races, Ward 2 incumbent James Cooper is being contested by Chris Cowden, Alexander Deshazo and Weston Storey. The incumbent in Ward 8, Mark Stonecipher is being challenged by Frank Urbanic and Amy Warne.

Lucia Frohling, Scott Hasson and incumbent Kelli Lay are seeking election to Office No. 3 on the Deer Creek Board of Education.

For Office No. 3 of the Putnam City Board of Education, the candidates are incumbent Judy Mullen Hopper and Lori Tuggle.

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023; Friday, February 17, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2023-74

In the Matter of the Estate of ) DORETHEA MAE ELLEN ) CHATMAN,) Deceased)

COMBINED NOTICE

CREDITORS AND HEIRS OF DORETHEA MAE ELLEN CHATMAN:

DORETHEA MAE ELLEN CHATMAN died testate on 6th day of April 2010, and resided in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Preseldia Adams has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate. The heirs of the decedent are Preseldia Adams, who resides in OKC, OK and NAMEADDRESS Tonda FisherOKC, OK Matthew BeattyKaty, TX Ivana BeattyMoore, OK

The value of the estate of the decedent is less than $40,000.

Any person receiving notice must file objections to the Petition for Summary Administration and Final Accounting herein at least ten (10) days before the hearing and send a copy of said objection to Petitioner’s Counsel or it will be deemed to have been waived. If any objection is filed, the court will determine at the hearing whether the decedent’s estate shall be admitted to probate, whether summary proceedings are appropriate, and the appropriate distribution of the estate.

All creditors having claims against the deceased are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests or other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim to the undersigned Administrator at the office of her attorney, Melissa Elaroua, at PO Box 7868, Edmond, OK 73083, on or before the 21 day of February, 2023 which date is at least (30) days following the filing of this Combined Notice.

This matter will be heard on the 13 day of March, 2023, at 1:30 pm in the Oklahoma County Courthouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

/s/ Melissa Elaroua, OBA #32774 TRINITY LEGAL CLINIC OF OKLAHOMA PO BOX 7868 Edmond, OK 73083 Telephone (405) 410-4544 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2021-1635 IN THE MATTER OF THE) ESTATE OF) MARY NADINE MENDES A/K/A) MARY

GUARDIANSHIP

in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PG-2022-803 OF JESUS E. CALDERA AGUIRRE, CRISTOFER J. CALDERA AGUIRRE, PABLO S. CALDERA AGUIRRE, JR., MARIA E. CALDERA AGUIRRE, MARCELIENA CALDERA AGUIRRE & ESIAH RAQUEL AGUIRRE. Minor Children. ORDER AUTHORIZING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

On this 28 day of November, 2022, the Court, after review of the file and being fully advised in the premises, finds that it is impracticable to make personal services of summons upon the minor child’s Father, Pablo Caldera, and Mother Esmeralda Aguirre for the reasons that their present whereabouts are unknown despite Plaintiff’s due diligence to locate them. THE COURT FINDS AND IT IS

THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that service be had upon Pablo Caldera and Esmeralda Aguirre by publication.

Done this 28 day of November, 2022.

RICHARD W. KIRBY JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

BY:

Attorney for the Petitioner Cesar L. Cano Pascual, Esq. OBA

#33480 Michael Brooks-Jimenez PC 5708 S. Western Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Phone: (405) 272-9393 Cesar.c@brooksjimenez.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case No: PG-2022-803 OF JESUS E. CALDERA AGUIRRE, CRISTOFER J. CALDERA AGUIRRE, PABLO S. CALDERA AGUIRRE, JR., MARIA E. CALDERA AGUIRRE, MARCELIENA CALDERA AGUIRRE & ESIAH RAQUEL AGUIRRE. Minor Children.

SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Oklahoma To: Pablo Caldera, and Esmeralda Aguirre TAKE

NAME CHANGE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-190

IN RE: The name of:) Sharie Holmes)

A Minor child)

NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that Souranba McDonald has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Leroy McDonald, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 123 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, on the 12 day of April, 2023, at 11:00 o’clock A.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 18 day of January, 2023.

JAMES M. SIDERIAS

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By /s/Diane Watson, Deputy (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PG-2023-100

In the matter of the ) Guardianship of) Anna Lee Thomas,) A minor child)

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that Linda Holland has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minor Anna Lee Thomas, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 123 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 1 day of March 2023, at 11:00 o’clock A.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 1 day of February, 2023.

/s/ James M. Siderias JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

AGUIRRE, minor children. The action alleges that the petitioner is entitled to an Appointment of Guardianship against you, based on the grounds of abandonment. You are notified that you must answer the Petition filed by the petitioner on the before the 23 day of January, 2023 or the allegations contained in the Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be entered against you and in favor of petitioner as prayed for his Petition Given under my hand and seal this 20 day of January, 2023. Rick Warren, Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/illegible signature (Deputy)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Sharie Holmes has petitioned to change his/her name to Shareefah Holmes.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 21 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/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-168

IN RE: The name of:) Amanda Kelly) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Amanda Kelly has petitioned to change his/her name to Amanda Mitchell. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 8 day of March, 2022, before Judge Bonner in his/her courtroom in the 304 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)

A Dangerous Business

A

novel

by Jane Smiley

A Dangerous Business, Jane Smiley’s latest novel is another exciting read and aptly pegged “an entertaining light murder mystery.” Smiley has written several novels including A Thousand Acres for which she was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Her writings include several non-fiction works as well as books for young adults. She is a gifted writer and includes many glimpses of humor, understanding and knowledge of America’s divide over slavery and the coming civil war as well. This book was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, and as in her other books any questionable historical facts or dates are used in such a way not to carry the feel of “fake“ with it. Her skill is such that none of the scary aspect of Poe’s tales seems to overshadow her ability to have her say about the psychological shades of the story without causing undue fright or overshadowing the story.

The leading characters in this story are Eliza and her sidekick Jean, another young age twenty girl who cross-dresses and joins Eliza in all kinds of tricks involving the life of non-resident prostitutes. The gals are on

the move for separate reasons, but both have a strong determination not to return to Michigan or Wisconsin, to make some money and to become ladies of accomplishment. For starters they chose the house of ill repute of a Mrs. Parks. Even though the house is well run by a woman in Monterrey, the fact remains that prostitution and cosmetology are not the same. Eliza and Jean were indeed entering a dangerous business

Without revealing too much of the plot, and pointing out that 1851 whore houses and present-day spas have many differences, the plot tantalizes the reader to watch Eliza hold her resolve as a young woman who wants to see the world open up before her. She begins to realize that her life was turning out to be stranger and harder than she had ever expected it to be. She and Jean come across clues that are leading them to possible murders, but just as fast as they find bodies, they uncover new suspects. The brothel is the only thing that stays the same in this story.

Mrs. Parks reminds them a few times, “Everyone knows that this is a dangerous business” and Eliza continues to remind Jean, “you and me, being a woman is a dangerous business, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”

The plot twists and turns as fast as one can turn the pages, and readers from North or South will recognize

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS

(Published

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2023-03

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: Lot One (1), in Block One Hundred Twenty-two (122), of DUFFNER’S COUNTRY CLUB SECTION OF NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof, less and except a part of Lot One (1), being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest comer of said Lot One (1); thence South 89°37 East on the South line of said Lot One (1) for 89.36 feet; thence North 0°23’ East for 2.6 feet to the South face of an existing wall; thence South 89°57’42” West on the South face of an existing brick wall for 89.36 feet to the West line of said Lot One (1); thence South 0°23’ West on the Westline of said Lot One (1) for 1.94 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1) and to the point of beginning.

West, along and with the West line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of 29.05 feet;

THENCE South 89°55’00’’ East, departing said West line, parallel to and 28.00 feet North of the South line of said Lots Two (2) and One (1), a distance of 207.75 feet to a point on the extended East line of said Lot Ten (10);

THENCE South 00°09’00’’ West, along and with the East line of said Lot Ten (10) extended, a distance of 363.00 feet to the POINT OF THE BEGINNING. Said tract containing 72,709 square feet or 1.6621 acres, more or less.

The property is also known as 2401 NW Grand Boulevard. Current zoning is E-2.

The applicants desire to construct a fence and gate. For the proposed variance, the applicants are seeking to add a wood fence, vinyl coated chain link fence, and wood gate to an existing fence on a secondary lot of double frontage lots.

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 February, 2023 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 30th day of January, 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

the signs of the times and realize that war is on the way. Eliza has learned many things, most of all it taught her to make the best of things. “Every ship that’s sailed into the bay had to do what the winds demanded whatever the captain’s plans might be.” Yes, Eliza was in a dangerous business, but she knew just being a woman is a dangerous business so was not afraid. With that

thought she turned toward the future and the probability of Civil War.

The property is also known as 1800 Drury Lane. Current zoning is R-1-75. The applicants desire to construct an addition to the main dwelling. The allowable Building Lot Coverage (BLC) is 5,850 square feet. For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a 650 square foot variance from the allowable BLC, for a proposed 6,500 square foot BLC. The applicants are also seeking a 2 9 height and no-build envelope variance resulting in a 33 9 height and nobuild envelope.

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 February, 2023 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 30th day of January, 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 10, 2023)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2023-04

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:

Lot One (1), in Block Three (3), in JOHN C MORAN 1ST ADDITION SECTION OF NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof,

The property is also known as 6421 Centennial Court. Current zoning is R-1-60.

The applicants desire to convert attic space into livable space. The allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is 3,528 square feet. For the proposed construction, the applicants are seeking a 466 square foot (9%) variance from the allowable FAR, for a proposed 3,994 square foot (79%) FAR.

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 February, 2023 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 30th day of January, 2023.

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Sports Weekly

BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Knights overwhelm No. 10 Bethany

With all five starters scoring in double figures, the Crossings Christian boys basketball team rolled to a 7157 victory at Class 4A No. 10 Bethany last Monday.

Baker joins 1,000-point club

PC North basketball coach Ryan Wagner, left, presents a ball to Zander Baker who recently became a member of the Panthers’ 1,000-point club. Baker scored 20 points Feb. 7 against Putnam City to reach the milestone.

Cal Furnish netted a team-best 15 points to lead the 4A No. 2 Knights (17-2). Phoenix Woodson grabbed 14 points, while Evan Crotts scored 12 and Coleman Ridley and Cam Paker contributing 11 points each.

On Friday, Crossings Christian also held off Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep for a 75-64 victory. Furnish and Parker posted 14 points each and Woodson chipped in 10 points.

The Knights visit Fridayland rival Heritage Hall this Friday at 8 p.m., and Harding Prep (9-10) hosts 3A No. 5 Crooked Oak.

PANTHERS ROUT PONCA CITY

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PC North continued to make its case as one of the top teams in Class 6A with an 89-46

victory last Friday at Ponca City.

KeJuan Payne grabbed 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Zander Baker also had 17 points and Khai Brown chipped in 16 points to lead the Panthers (18-1).

On Monday, they also cruised to a 91-48 win over Midwest City.

PC North hosts district rival and top-5 ranked PC West this Friday and Enid on Tuesday.

ANTLERS GET PAST STILLWATER

Keyed by three players in double figures, Deer Creek hold on for a 62-58 victory against Stillwater last Friday.

Clyde Davis scored a team-best 18 points, as Mason Smith netted 12 points and Jeremiah Deering added 10 points for the Antlers (11-7).

Deer Creek visits Yukon this Friday and hosts Edmond Santa Fe on Tuesday. Tipoff for both games is set for 7:30 p.m.

CHARGERS RUN OVER WOODWARD

Ending a brief 2game losing streak, Heritage Hall jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 67-44 victory against Woodward last Friday night.

Kyle McLaughlin posted 20 points to lead the Chargers (7-11), while Rashaud Smith contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Heritage Hall hosts a pair of Fridayland rivals this week, including Crossings Christian on Friday and Mount St. Mary on Tuesday.

CYCLONES TOP PUTNAM HEIGHTS

Casady posted a pair of double-digit victories over Putnam

Heights Academy last Saturday and DallasCistercian on Friday to end the regular season.

Zac Dunn scored a team-best 20 points in a

Kelley on Friday.

Price Bradley paced a trio in double figures against the Storm with 21 points. Vincent Shivers scored 12 points

97-33 triumph over Putnam Heights at Bennett Athletic Center. Kaden Leache added 14 points and Peyton Mitchell-Johnson chipped in 13 points.

Three players notched double figures, led by Davis Currie with 20 points, in a 68-54 win at Cistercian in a SW Preparatory Conference counter. Leache scored 17 points and Eli Jones tossed in 11 points.

This weekend, the Cyclones (11-10) compete in the SPC tournament in Dallas.

OKC STORM TAKES DOWN IRISH

McGuinness got a mixed bag from its games last week, including a 65-60 loss to OKC Storm home school team on Monday and a 71-59 win against Tulsa-Bishop

and Andrew Harris chipped in 10 points. Bradley also led the way with 20 points in the win over Tulsa Kelley, while Jett Schafer added 14 points and Cooper Bradley collected 11 points.

The Irish (9-11) play host to Lawton Eisenhower this Friday and visit 5A No. 4 El Reno on Tuesday.

OTHER RESULTS

Rockets clobber Jones: Mount St. Mary cruised to a 66-42 win against Jones last Friday. The Rockets (14-3) host Little Axe on Friday and visit Heritage Hall on Tuesday.

NW Classen too much for Bears: John Marshall endured a 6644 loss to Northwest Classen. The Bears (119) host Santa Fe South this Friday.

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

Heritage Hall’s Rashaud Smith (11) drives to the basket during the Chargers’ basketball last Friday. Smith scored 13 points in the Chargers’ 67-44 win.

- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

Cyclones fall to OKC Knights

Entering the Southwest Preparatory Conference tournament this weekend, the Casady girls basketball team ended its regular season last Saturday with a 36-22 loss to OKC Knights home school.

Avery Hart scored a team-best 12 points for the Cyclones (3-15), as Reagan Prestidge added six points and Caroline Currie contributed three points.

Casady opened the SPC tournament last Thursday against Duchesne Academy in Dallas.

EAGLES TAKE

DOWN KNIGHTS

In a battle of Fridayland rivals, Harding Charter Prep rolled to a 69-28 victory at Crossings Christian last Friday night.

The Class 4A No. 8 Eagles (18-3) host Crooked Oak this Fri-

day at 6:30 p.m., while the Knights (10-9) visit Heritage Hall also at 6:30 p.m.

BEARS RUN OVER

NW CLASSEN

John Marshall cruised to a 62-27 win over Northwest Classen last Friday.

Following a road game at Classen SAS last Thursday, the Bears (10-10) host Santa Fe South on Friday at 6

p.m. to end their regular season.

STILLWATER TOPS ANTLERS

Deer Creek suffered its second straight loss with a 55-31 setback at Stillwater last Friday.

The Antlers (7-11) visit No. 11 Yukon this Friday and host Edmond Santa Fe on Tuesday.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Irish trio earns gold medals at 5A regional

Three McGuinness girls captured four gold medals last weekend at the Class 5A West Regional championships as the Irish finished eighth as a team.

Macy Lewis brought home a pair of gold medals in the 500 freestyle and 100 butterfly. Lewis cruised to a nearly 30-second victory in 5:12.81 ahead of Mount St. Mary’s Sydney Brown in second and Harding Charter Prep’s Kaitlyn Simmons in third.

Lewis also outdueled teammate Victoria Whitbeck for the 100 butterfly championship, as Lewis touched the wall in 57.13 seconds and Whitbeck finished in 58.66 seconds.

Whitbeck got her gold medal with a 10-second

Cyclones top seed in girls soccer

Six different Casady squads are scheduled to compete this weekend at the Southwest Preparatory Conference Winter Championships in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

The Cylone girls soccer team sits as the top seed in the tournament and faced No. 8 Oakridge last Thursday at Greenhill.

With a win, they would advance to play the St. Andrew’s-Trinity Valley winner on Friday.

The championship game is set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

On the other side, the Casady boys are the No. 2 seed and opened Thursday against Houston Christian.

A win moves the Cyclones to the semifinals against the Dallas Episcopal-St. Stephen’s winner.

The boys title game is also at 1:30

p.m. Saturday at St. Mark’s.

Both basketball teams earned a No. 3 seed in the SPC tournament.

The Cyclone boys took on Fort Worth-Country Day in the first round on Thursday at Greenhill, with the winner to face the John Cooper-St. Andrew’s victor in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, the girls battled Duchesne Academy at Dallas Episcopal and could advance to the semifinals Friday against the Trinity Valley-St. Stephens winner.

The SPC swimming championships take place on Friday and Saturday at Lewisville ISD Natorium, while the wrestling tournament is on Saturday at St. Mark’s.

Complete tournament rackets are available at spcsports.org.

win in the 200 individual medley in 2:13.80.

Allie Lewis continued her dominance of the sprints, including a gold medal in the 50 freestyle in 25.22 seconds and a silver medal in the 100 freestyle.

In addition, Brown came up just a quartersecond short to finish second in the 200 freestyle and Heritage Hall’s Addy Toll finished in third.

Simmons added a fifth-place finish in the 100 freestyle and Toll was sixth in the 100 backstroke.

The Irish girls also won gold in the 200 freestyle relay and were second in the 400 freestyle relay.

Meanwhile, the Irish boys placed fourth in the team standings at

the regional meet.

John Nguyen grabbed a pair of silver medals in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle to lead the Irish. Jacob Moad added a third-place effort in the 100 backstroke.

Mount St. Mary’s Keegan Lassiter outdueled Nguyen for gold in the 200 freestyle with a winning time of 1:48.65 and Nguyen touched in 1:50.88. Lassiter took fourth in the 100 butterfly.

In the relays, the Irish placed fifth in both the 200 freestyle and 200 medley events.

The 5A state championship meet takes place Feb. 17-18 at Edmond Aquatic Center. The preliminaries are set for Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. and the finals on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.

Antler girls swim to 3rd at 6A West Regional

Deer Creek’s Ashlyn Bucy earned a gold medal, along with a silver, and several others finished in the top 10 as the Antler girls swimming team finished in third place at the Class 6A West Regional meet.

Bucy touched the wall just a half-second ahead of the field to claim a gold medal in the 100-yard backstroke in 58.86 seconds at Edmond Schools Aquatic Center, and posted a time of 1:00.78 to claim second in the 100 butterfly.

Teammate Kinley Manuel medaled in two events, including a silver medal in the 100 freestyle where she fin-

ished just two-tenths of a second in 55.20 seconds and took third in the 50 freestyle.

Other Antlers inside the top 10 included Skyler Brown, seventh in the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley (IM), and Eastyn DeYoung, ninth in the 200 freestyle.

PC North’s Andrea Hoang posted 10th or better in two events, including a fifth-place effort in the 100 breaststroke and eighth place in the 200 IM.

The Antler boys finished ninth in the team standings, keyed by a silver medal from Cameron Sein who was just a half-second off

the winning pace in the 50 freestyle in a time of 22.09 seconds. He also took sixth in the 100 freestyle for Deer Creek.

Jason Hull and Jordan O’Hare cracked the top 10 with Hull finishing eighth in the 100 backstroke and O’Hare placing ninth in the 100 breaststroke.

PC North’s Bobby Cunningham came in just behind O’Hare for 10th in the 100 breaststroke for the Panthers. The 6A state meet is set for Feb. 16-17 at Edmond Aquatic Center, with the preliminaries at 2 p.m. on Feb. 16 and the finals at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 17.

SPC WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Heritage Hall’s Marly Moore (5) sets up the offense during last Friday’s game against Woodward.

- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

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“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

Ward 8 OKC City Councilman and Attorney Mark Stonecipher secured financing that is resulting in the largest police raise in the history of the city and will help fulfill the promise made to hire 129 new police officers when voters passed the Better Streets Safer City package. As vice-chair-

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McGee Creek Authority and the Lake Atoka Reservoir Association, Mark Stonecipher is focused on our water infrastructure and making certain OKC has an adequate water supply for our kids and grandkids through 2060.

Stonecipher has been the leader in making certain Ward 8 has the

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The cutest girl was Brenda, who was from Laverne. In two years, they were married. She was 19 and he was 20.

“We got married in a little country Methodist church my grandfather started,” Brenda said.

The two went to Norman where Brenda completed an education degree and Tom went to law school.

“I wanted to be a missionary and Tom wanted to be a lawyer,” Brenda said.

After Tom earned his law degree, they moved back to Alva where Tom worked in private practice and their three sons, Mark, Randy and Lance, were born.

In 1982, the McDaniels moved to Oklahoma City where

Tom had opportunities as the administrative director of state courts in Oklahoma and as vice chairman and board member of Kerr McGee.

Northwestern State asked him to come back and become president, becoming the first and only graduate of that school to serve as its president.

“Then OCU called,” Tom said, and the McDaniels were back in Oklahoma City in 2001.

They both see the importance of education.

“We believe in education,” Brenda said. “Education changes everything.”

Tom retired in 2010 and he became president of the American Fidelity Foundation in 2011, a position he continues to hold today. He said he goes to the office every day.

“A good reason we have such a happy life is that Tom is still working,” Brenda said.

Tom agreed.

“Keep working!”

But, other reasons they have such a wonderful life is their family and their faith, Brenda said.

Mark and his wife, Stacy, have three children — Cole, who is in his third year of law school at OU; Josh, who is working in finance in Dallas; and Megan, who is a junior at OU. Mark is an attorney with Devon and Stacy is the executive director of Cleats 4 Kids, which she and Mark founded.

Randy, the former Oklahoma state treasurer and state representative, and his wife, Julie, a nurse practioneer — have two kids, Grace, who is a freshman at Bishop McGuinness, and John, who is an eighth grader at Westminster.

Lance is a filmmaker, screenwriter and CEO of McDaniel Entertainment, LLC. and formerly the executive director of the deadCenter Film Festival.

“Lance is the glue that holds us together,” Brenda said. “He is the planner.”

All of the McDaniels attend St. Luke’s United

Methodist Church. Each Sunday, Tom takes them all out for brunch.

Brenda and Tom attend a Sunday School class of 70 people there.

If any grandchild has a game or other competition, they are

all there. If anyone is involved in a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization, everyone of the appropriate age is there.

“We have the most wonderful family,” Brenda said. “Our life is centered around family and church.”

During the pandemic, Tom started writing Brenda poems for every holiday and continues to do so today.

Brenda and Tom have won many awards and have chaired numerous charitable events.

The McDaniel family, from left: Front row, Brenda, Grace, John, Julie, Stacy and Megan; and back, Josh, Randy, Tom, Lance, Mark and Cole.

“The President and The Duchess of Alva,” their teasing hosts dubbed honorees Brenda and Tom McDaniel, left, with Ginny and Bob Johnson, who hosted a party for the couple when they left OKC to return to Alva to assume the presidency of Northwestern University, circa 2000.

Tom and Brenda with Julie and Lance at a Bishop McGuinness football game watching Grace cheer for the Irish.

Readers detail their most unique Valentine’s Day gifts

By Rose Lane

Editor Surprise trips to unknown destinations topped the list of our readers’ most unique Valentine’s Day presents.

For Davonna Milam, topping off the surprise were beautiful flowers in the room, complete with chocolate-covered strawberries arranged by husband Carl.

“It was amazing,” she said.

Husband Nate took Susan Webb on a surprise trip to New Orleans.

“He had a limo pick us up to go to the airport and he

kept the surprise from me until midflight,” she said. Tsinena Thompson said her most unique Valentine’s gift was a part of a trip. She and husband John were in Cannes in 2015.

“I had actually forgotten that it was Valentine’s Day, but John certainly did not,” she said. “On that morning after breakfast delivered to our balcony at the Majestic Hotel, I was told to dress for a day on the water and bring additional clothes for lunch.

“John had privately chartered a beautiful Riva boat and captain to take us to all of the special inlets and seaside locations for the day. There was champagne and wine waiting for us in the boat and a special table was reserved for us at the exclusive Paloma Beach Restaurant in Cap Ferrat.”

They were off to Villafranche-sur-mer, and other beautiful inlets only accessible by sea.

John left no detail to chance, she said.

“It was truly one of the most beautiful and romantic Valentine’s Days of my life!”

The original due date for Callie Collins’ son was

Who was Saint Valentine?

Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and engaged and married couples. He also is the name behind the holiday that inspires images of red hearts and rose petals in the middle of February.

Not much is actually known about St. Valentine because records are sparse. However, these facts have emerged.

• St. Valentine could be one of at least three individu-

als who were martyred. In fact, some believe there were about a dozen St. Valentines.

• Of course St. Valentine is known for presiding over lovers. However, he's also the patron saint of epilepsy, watching over those who experience seizures associated with the disease.

• Visitors to the Basilica of Santa

Maria in Rome can find the floweradorned skull of St. Valentine on display. Other parts of St. Valentine's skeleton are on display in the Czech Republic, England, France, and Ireland.

• Some people think Geoffrey Chaucer may have invented Valentine's Day. In his “Par-

Why doves are symbolic of love

Valentine's Day symbols like heartshaped boxes of chocolate, Cupid shooting his arrow and bouquets of roses are ubiquitous come February. Each of those synbols are meant to signify the love individuals have for their significant others, but perhaps no Valentine's Day image is more symbolic of love than doves.

According to LiveScience.com, doves have been a symbol of love since the Middle Ages, when many people believed birds chose their

mates on Valentine's Day. But the history of doves and their affiliation with love dates back even further and can be traced to the days of Greek mythology. Aphrodite is the goddess of love in Greek mythology, and she is often depicted as being surrounded by doves. Doves’ own traits also have helped them become symbols of love, as LiveScience.com notes that male doves help their female partners incubate and tend to their young, bolstering their image as caring, loving birds.

lement of Foules,” he speaks of a tradition of courtly love with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day. This association became more established after Chaucer's poem received widespread attention.

Valentine's Day.

“Although he was born a few weeks early, we still counted him as a very special Valentine in our family,” she said.

unique present Annie Bohanon did one year. “Since I am from Hugo, Circus City, USA, a friend adopted an elephant for me through the World Wildlife Fund!”

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The four legislative leaders agreed that medical marijuana has gotten out of control.

“We basically have recreational now,” Treat said. “I don’t support the state question to be blunt.”

Voters passed medical marijuana and the Legislature is trying to implement it.

“The Wild West of marijuana is what my colleagues across the nation call Oklahoma,” Treat said.

In her 11 years in the Senate, Floyd said she never seen a piece of legislation that has led to so much discussion.

“It’s been a challenge for the state,” she said. “Administratively, we couldn’t rein in (medical marijuana).

“If (State Question 820) passes, we’re going to have to do things differently.”

Oklahoma must also crack down on illegal growing operations, Hilbert said.

Munson said the industry needs to be legitimized. A lack of planning led to scrambling to legislate medical marijuana.

As the state does attempt to enforce the laws surrounding the industry, Munson said, public safety workers must be taken care of. • • •

The legislature has $3 billion more to spend this year. How best to use the additional funds?

Treat noted that the state also has $2 billion in the Rainy Day Fund.

“We’re doing very well financially,” he said.

A reform to the tax code is expected to be revealed by the Senate, Treat said.

Child care should be a priority, Floyd said. Many times children stay with their grandparents while parents work.

As grandparents age, one may not be able to work anymore because of health issues and the other must go back to work.

“Grandparents are not always available anymore,” she said. “We need to think about where we want (the money) to go.”

The surplus should not be put into a savings account, Floyd said.

“When you have money, everyone wants some,” Hilbert said. “We have to be diligent and careful with these funds.”

He said the Legislature should look to the future and upward mobility in the state. Hilbert suggested cuts in grocery and income taxes.

Munson agreed tax reform measures are necessary. But, investing in children is important to ensure there is a future work force.

Early childhood education and common education should be priorities, she said.

“There’s nothing more inportant than investing in our constituents,” Munson said.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Enjoying Chocolate Decadence are: At left, Traci and Dr. Greg Walton; above, Kendra Hearon and Darcie Choate; and at right, Kayla Moore and Jeremiah Davis, Oklahoma Contemporary director.

Chocolate Decadence, hosted by Downtown OKC, Inc. and benefiting the Automobile Alley Association, featured delectable sweet and savory chocolate culinary delights created by the best restaurants, one-of-a-kind auction and raffle items, live music and entertainment. Guests voted on their favorite dish to win the People’s Choice Award. At right: Carly and Shawn Long under the heart marquee. Below: Mary Arbuckle, executive director of Other Options, and Cher Golding.