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Governor Kevin Stitt: Run the state like a business

By Rose Lane Editor

Oklahoma Governor

Kevin Stitt maintained the importance of running the state like a business in his presentation before those attending the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s State Spotlight Breakfast. He said as he grew his

own company, he reminded himself “if this company can do it, we can do it.” Likewise, Stitt said he keeps a “governor’s scorecard” so he can see how others around the country are doing things and their successes.

He began the discussion with the issue of education.

“We’re not Top 10 in education,” Stitt said.

But Oklahoma is “pushing” for that. The state must recruit the best and brightest teachers.

“The magic happens when we have the best teachers in the classroom, “he said.

Career techs are so important for those who don’t want to seek a four-year education at a college or university. Stitt tauted school choice and put-

ting more options out there for parents. Working with chambers to determine what workforce talents are going to be needed for jobs of the future is vital, he said. There is a nursing shortage and the governor said he had to ask the question, “Why aren’t schools producing more nurses?”

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Growing enrollment at our state schools is important to achieve that. Those students who go to Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University tend to say in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma is in the Top 5 in terms of bridges, Stitt said.

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Casady’s 12 Merit Semifinalists all on to Finalist status

The National Merit Scholarship Program has now determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2022 met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition and all 12 of Casady's Semifinalists have become Finalists.

Those students are William Bankhead, Connor Evans, Peter FitzSimons, Jonathan Hedrick, Michelle Huang, Julia Janknecht, Jenna Jiang, Alex Midyett, Stephen Shafer, Joshua Siatkowski, Olivia Wang, and Grayson Wileman.

The selection of some 7,250 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress.

The National Merit Scholarship Program “honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.” The National Merit Scholarship Program began in 1955 as an See CASADY, Page 13

League of Women Voters to recognize three judges during reception, dinner

By Rose Lane Editor

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma/Oklahoma County plans to honor

and recognize the work of Oklahoma women judges during its upcoming reception and dinner.

The honorary chairmen are the Honorable

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Reta Strubhar, the Honorable Nancy CoatsAshley and the Honorable Ralph Thompson.

The event is set for Thursday, March 30,

beginning with a 6 p.m. reception and followed by a 6:30 dinner and program at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. The attire is business

and the deadline for registration is Monday.

To register visit Tinyurl.com/rbglwvokc or mail check to: LWVOK, P.O. Box 16325, OKC, OK.

73113-0325.

The Honorable Reta Strubhar was the first woman to serve on the Oklahoma Court of See DINNER, Page 5

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Coffee company’s corporate headquarters coming to Village

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

The Village is to be the new corporate home of Viridian Coffee Co. when the company opens in the old Casady Square Bank of Oklahoma location, 9300 N. Pennsylvania, later this year, bringing with it 40 employees. The announcement was made during last week’s Village City Council meeting.

The 1960s-era building has been vacant since Bank of Oklahoma shuttered their branch location nearly three years ago. The building has a

3,403 square-foot footprint on the ground floor and a basement featuring 3,520 square-feet. Prior to Bank of Oklahoma, the building was occupied by Continental Federal Savings and Loan.

Viridian Coffee Co. joins Walmart Neighborhood Market, Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store, and 7-Eleven on the southeast corner of Casady Square.

The Viridian presentation to the city council shows the new coffee house is to feature restaurant seating for 79 occupants, a lounge with seating for See VILLAGE, Page 5

Sisters Kylie Ellis Cariddi, Patrice Ellis and Paulette Kingston celebrate their Irish heritage with the wearing of their lucky green. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated today with “shenanigans” all over the world.

Boots & Ballgowns goes Cirque du Boots

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: Morgan and Owen Vetter. Cirque du Boots includes aerial artists, stilt walkers and entertainment by the Wavetones.

Above: Alisha Morgan, Leslie Lalonde and Jane Bosley kick up their heels for Infant Crisis Services. At left: Hilarie Blaney joins Steve and Julie Hahn at the event which raised by $650k.

Infant Crisis Services Executive Director Mikki Farris addresses the crowd during Boots & Ballgowns — Cirque du Boots. The annual event helps the organization diaper and feed babies. Katie Gordon and Natalie Simon were this years gala marshals.

Vivian and Daniel Tokarz enjoy the event at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

Dancing the night away

Marsha Kramer and Kenneth Sprous dance the night away at the Mayfair Dance Club Winter Dance.

Guy and Judy Liebmann have their dance shoes on at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

Above: Gary and Patti Millican. Below: Robert Corley and Barbara McMullin. The Mayfair Dance Club, with 150 couples as members, has four dances a year at the OKC Golf and Country Club. It was organized in 1932.

Karen and Carroll Mayfield enjoy a night out.

Above: Steve and Melanee Kistler. At left: Rich and Sue Rogers.

$5 billion, 15-year longrange plan which identifies and addresses ongoing highway infrastructure needs to improve access to communities

across the Oklahoma turnpike network.

Stitt said the plan has contributed to 100 miles of road improvements and 53 miles of new roads. He hopes to cut commute times for Oklahomans so they will want to stay in the state.

One goal of the plan is to make the turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa completely six lanes, Stitt said.

An Oklahoma office has been established in Washington D.C. in the Hall of States.

“We were one of the

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few states that didn’t have one,” he said.

In fact, Oklahoma had

lost a $60 million grant.

“If we had had an office, we wouldn’t have lost that,” Stitt said.

Oklahoma has several billion in savings. Education is a priority.

The governor said it is also important to create a smaller government by lowering income and grocery taxes.

But, unfortunately, he said, it isn’t always easy to get things done.

“The way government works,” Stitt said, “is everyone is afraid to make decisions. Everyone wants to point fingers.”

Food Bank seeks young professionals

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking young professionals, aged 24 to 40, to apply for Leadership Council Group IX. Applications are due April 17. Leadership Council brings together young professionals seeking to get involved in their community and state through engagement with the Regional Food Bank. Group members volunteer their time and creativity to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Oklahoma and increase the visibility of the Regional Food Bank.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit rfbo.org/leadershipcouncil to learn more and to apply. Applicants will be notified about acceptance the week of June 5. If you have questions, contact Dominique Ward, director of community engagement at the Regional Food Bank, at dward@rfbo.org or by phone at 405-6003180.

Oklahoma Senior Games offer something for all

The event schedule for the Oklahoma Senior Games has been released and there are 29 games for anyone 50 years and older.

This year the games are set for September through October, statewide. Games range from 3-on-3 basketball, track and field events, swimming, cornhole, tennis, pickleball, ballroom and line dancing, golf and fitness competition and other events.

The games are to be at various locations; Oklahoma City, Moore, Yukon, Muskogee, Norman, Shawnee, Bixby, Perry, El Reno, Catoosa, Lawton and Owasso. Age divisions for all singles competition will be determined by the athlete’s age as of Dec. 31, 2023. Age divisions for all doubles and mixed doubles competition are determined by the following age categories and apply to both men and women for all individual, doubles and relay competitions.

Brackets are divided by age in five-year increments, 50-54, 55-59 and so on. This makes it good because an athlete 75 is not competing with athlete 50.

There are to be three new events this year in the OSG lineup, including ballroom dance, 8-ball pool and disc golf. In the past, 8-ball has been an annual request, OSG has finally found the perfect facility, Deep Pockets Bar and Bistro in Tulsa. The competition is set for Sept. 9. Ballroom dance is always a spectator favorite, the event is to be held in Tulsa at Elks Lodge 946 on Saturday, Sept. 16. Disc Golf is also new this year, this competition is at Bethany at Eldon Lyon Park on Sept. 16.

According to Kathleen Fitzgerald, executive director of the Oklahoma Senior Games, “While the games do not begin until September, now is the time to prepare for competition.

Practicing to compete in an event is an all year-round endeavor.

“Events like the Fitness Challenge can be practiced at home every day. You may have to travel further than your own neighborhood to practice but the rewards of fitness, fun and friends are all waiting there.”

Join the games on the field, court, or course. For a complete list of events, how to register and more information, go to OKSENIORGAMES.COM, or call (405) 821-1500.

For more information about Oklahoma Senior Games go to the website or visit the organization’s Facebook page.

Golf is but one of 29 games included in the Oklahoma Senior Games. Registration begins on March 27.

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17, a conference room, retail space and outdoor patio dining areas. The upper floor will be open to the public with offices on the lower level.

Shay and Lindsay Hayes, owners and founders of Viridian Coffee Co., brokered a longterm lease for the property through Spark Properties. Duncan is the current headquarters of Viridian Coffee Co. with additional stores located in Lawton, Chickasha and Cache. The Village location is the sixth Viridian Coffee Co. location and the first in the metro area.

“We will relocate our corporate headquarters from Duncan to The Village, at least temporarily and bring about 40 employees with us,” said Shay Hayes as he addressed the council. “We’re encouraging our employees in Duncan to consider relocating to The Village when they move into the metro area.

“Eventually, we will outgrow the space at our Village location and will need additional room for our headquarter office,” said Hayes. “However, we plan on our headquarters being in The Village for at least the next two years.”

Hays told the council he is currently looking for nearby warehouse space for the company’s roasting and warehousing needs.

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Criminal Appeals, following her tenure as the first woman to serve as a judge and an assistant district attorney in Canadian County.

“We are thrilled to have a Made in Oklahoma corporate HQ here, even if it is just for a few years,” said Village City Manager Steve Slezickey. “Viridian provides great products with exceptional service and are amazing community supporters and partners.

“As someone that really enjoys a window to my workplace, I understand that the basement may not have longterm functionality, as they plan to locate their headquarters with roasting and warehousing operation in the new future,” he said. “Still, I’m hopeful that the charm of the area and NW Oklahoma City metro might make them reconsider staying here permanently.

“I’m pleased that additional

Judge Strubhar has been a mentor and inspiration to women in law.

The Honorable Nancy Coats-Ashley served as district judge, state of Oklahoma, 1994-2004. During her tenure on the bench, she initiated and served as judge of the Mental

Viridian Coffee Co., brokered a long-term lease for the property through Spark Properties to bring the corporate headquarters to The Village.

staffing from the headquarters will be purchasing more goods in The Village and the area, which will always help sales tax,” he added. “I think the product and volume that Viridian will move in the coffee shop will increase sales tax to provide more services and opportunities for the city to the community.”

The coffee house is set to be open seven days a week and feature its own roasted coffee and blended teas, in addition to a menu featuring breakfast items, bakery goods and sandwiches.

Viridian Coffee Co. joins Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores, OKC FRIDAY and Casady School with corporate headquarters in The Village once the move is complete.

Health Court, the first Mental Health Court in the southwest.

The Honorable Ralph Thompson served as a judge for the United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 1975-2007. He has given unwavering support to women

and has been instrumental in their career success.

Jari Askins, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, and Angela Monson, outreach and legislative director, Oklahoma Policy Institute, are to serve as the emcees.

South by Southwest

SCIENCE MUSEUM

April 14 • SMO21: Steampunk

Step into the world of wonder and imagination. Take a journey like no other, where you'll be whisked away to the 1800s and a fantastical land of haberdashery, tufting, tea dueling, metal working and so much more. Whether you take inspiration from the Victorian age or the American Wild West, Steampunk will be on display the entire night from 7­10 pm at Science Museum Oklahoma. Get your hands on the finest fabrics and materials at our haberdashery station and create your very own Steampunkinspired accessories or sink your fingers into the world of tufting to craft a masterpiece. Feeling daring? Put your taste buds and biscuit­dunking skills to the test in a fierce game of tea dueling, where only the strongest biscuits survive. Take a stroll through the Parlor Car, marvel at mesmerizing zootropes and visit Science Live for a one­ofa­kind show. Tickets are $25 in advance at sciencemuseumok.org and $30 at the door.

CONCERTS

March 23 •

Songs We Love Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)

June 25­26 • Pro­Am Golf Tourney

Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) will host the Drew Neville Charity Classic Celebrity ProAm Golf Tournament, presented by Wilson Cadillac. The event will be held at Oak Tree National on Monday, June 26. The proceeds from the event will support Children’s Health Foundation’s pediatric cancer and cardiac surgery programs. On Sunday, June 25, all golfers will enjoy a pairings dinner to find out the celebrity, influencer or professional golfer they will be paired with. On Monday, June 26, there will be 18­21 teams competing for bragging rights. However, all amateur players will have a chance to win a 3­year lease on every par 3, courtesy of Wilson Cadillac; a chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree at B.C. Clark; closest to the pin prize, courtesy of Thurman Lynch Allstate; and much more. Proceeds from this event will help CHF reach their $6 million fundraising goal to enhance the programs of Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Oklahoma City. The event will also support the Brandon Weeden Cardiac Surgery Research Fund promoting continued advancement of ground­breaking research and care for heart patients. For tickets and to support Children’s Health Foundation, please call 405­8333437 or visit chfKids.com.

will host a Jazz at Lincoln Center presentsSongs We Love in the Visual and Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature up­and­coming musicians and singers who have been identified as rising stars by JALC. Songs We Love is a celebration of the history of American jazz ­ and its future. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.occc.edu or by calling 405­682­7579.

THEATRE

May 24 – June 4 • Hamilton

Single tickets for

Hamilton are on sale at OKCBroadway.com, at the Civic Center Music Hall Box Office, or by calling (405) 594­8300. Tickets will be available for performances May 24 –June 4, 2023. There is a maximum purchase limit of 8 tickets per account for the engagement. Tickets from $39 to $149 (plus regular fees) with premium tickets from $179 are available for all performances. There will be a lottery for 40 (forty) $10 seats for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the engagement.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

Blake Shelton ­ March 17

Harlem Globetrotters ­ March 25

Stevie Nicks

The South by Southwest Music, Interactive and Film Festival wraps up this weekend after ten days of high-profile speakers, awesome movies, and loud music pouring out of every bar, club, and converted space in town. Austin, Texas, provides the home base and hundreds of communityminded corporate sponsors provide the financial support for the most exciting festival in America. SXSW repays their generosity by attracting more than 150,000 people to town and infusing more than $300 million into the local economy.

This is the first year that SXSW is fully open since the pandemic, with crowded screenings and packed concerts. The stars are out in full force, with Chris Pine and RegéJean Page promoting their blockbuster Dungeons & Dragons, Keanu Reeves in town with the latest John Wick installment, and new wave pioneers New Order headlining a concert of bands from Manchester, England. The enthusiasm from the grateful crowds is palpable, especially attendees from overseas who are thrilled to be back in America.

This is also my first time back at SXSW since 2019. I was invited by the deadCenter Film team to attend the technology side of the SXSW conference, research virtual reality films, and curate virtual experiences for the deadCenter Film Festival this summer, June 8-11.

Virtual Reality has

captivated me for more than a decade. I got my first taste in 2012 when Sundance premiered their first VR experience. By 2017, I was directing my own virtual reality film called The Homecoming Trilogy and launching a VR program for deadCenter. Now, through my company McDaniel Entertainment, I am directing and producing a virtual reality film that will premiere this spring and providing consulting to other filmmakers and companies looking to tell their stories in virtual reality. The SXSW VR line up included more than 60 experiences, presentations, and films from around the world. A few of the exhibits were very elaborate and required putting on full body suits to experience the life of insects or join other attendees to form a virtual band. But, most of the successful films simply allowed virtual reality technology to tell stories in new ways.

JFK Memento is the best example of VR providing a new perspective. The VR film takes the original footage of President John. F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy in the Dallas motorcade and expands it into 360 degrees. This new perspective allows the viewer to stand on the

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grassy knoll as the car rides by and then watch again from inside the book depository where the shots were allegedly fired. Without using any graphic images, the film provides a fresh take on an old story and makes it feel new again.

Other VR stand outs at SXSW included multiple films on the war in Ukraine, virtual concerts from Colombian superstar J. Balvin and South Korean girl group Black Mamba, environmental experiences about glaciers and forests, delicious looking food documentaries, and a fun story about Bertha Benz, the first person to ever drive a car long distance.

Outside the VR program, my favorite movie was Black Barbie, an enlightening and entertaining documentary from University of Oklahoma graduate Lagueria Davis. I also caught great films about Donna Summer, the Indigo Girls, and Little Richard

For the next few months, I will meet with the various production companies and whittle down all of the virtual experiences into a curated slate of VR films to present at deadCenter, June 8-11.

If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering for deadCenter’s virtual reality program this summer, email info@deadcenterfilm.org and they will get you signed up. Otherwise, put those dates in your calendar and get ready to be blown away by the future of entertainment.

The 1950 Census: Information & Genealogical Pointers

Records for all people counted in the 1950 Census were released by the National Archives and Records Administration April 1, 2022.

You’re invited to the March 20, 2023 program “The 1950 Census: Information & Genealogical Pointers” sponsored by the Edmond Genealogical Society.

Our speaker, vehoae/Shirl Yancey will be looking at often overlooked census details on the Census Bureau and National Archives’ websites, 1950 statistics, geographic finding aids for the 1950 census, the 1950 Infant Enumeration Study, the separate 1950 Indian census, and other related

genealogical research resources. An author, historian, and speaker, vehoae has a deep interest in non-revisionist history and primary documents. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and eventually began a career there with USDA’s Rural Development Administration. The last twenty years with USDA were spent helping cities and water associations throughout southwest Arkansas build and manage water and wastewater collection & treatment systems. After retiring from USDA, vehoae headed west, stopping first in Oklahoma. Her signature research, Conscience: Breaching Social

Amnesia, was published by 4RV Publishing, followed by a historical novel, Pahutchae’s Pouch; vehoae’s work is now held by the University of Oklahoma in its Western History Collection. Life events have kept vehoae in Oklahoma as she continues with research, writing, speaking engagements, and many other activities including music, volunteer work, and more.

Edmond Genealogical Society meetings are free and open to the public. Programs start at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 15700 N. Penn, Oklaho-

ma City. Enter through the doors on the south side of the building. The church offers plenty of parking and is fully handicap accessible. For more information on EGS, go to: edmondgensoc.org, or visit us on Facebook at Edmond Genealogical Society. If any changes are made to this event, we will post the information on our Facebook page and website.

How a bus can win championships

Many coaches implement drills, community service, or shared meals to improve their team’s chemistry.

However, not many would think of sending their players on a long and boring bus ride to enhance their performance. Surprisingly, those tedious hours in uncomfortable seats build chemistry, shared traditions, activities, and conversation.

Student-athletes at Casady School frequently have these team-bonding experiences due to trips to Dallas-Fort Worth for SPC contests. Senior Stephen Shafer has

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participated in numerous lengthy bus rides for volleyball, baseball, and football games against Texas opponents.

“The hours on the interstate before games promote lots of discussion about ways to improve individually and our strategies for the upcoming games,” Shafer said. “Since many of us watch film on the bus, we have productive conversa-

tions that strengthen our chances of winning.”

Although watching film is key to any great team, bus rides aid in bringing teams those intangible qualities needed on a championship roster. Shafer recalls from his time with volleyball that it's the little moments like eating chips and salsa on the bus or the pictures with the Buc-ee’s statues at gas station stops that mean so much.

The atmosphere brought on by a tightknit unit is contagious, and freshman Suleiman Mansoor noticed it immediately. Mansoor’s first trip to

Dallas came when his team traveled down to play Fort Worth Country Day and St. Marks School of Texas.

“The bus rides benefit the team,” he said. “We all have a lot of time on our hands to learn about each other, bond, and create friendships that will build a sense of trust on the field.”

Talent is needed for a team to compete; however, it's the little things that separate a team from the pack. As my fellow Cyclones noted, that sense of togetherness, trust, and chemistry formed on a bus not only produces road wins, but can produce championships.

Ren Staggs named to Dean’s List at Rochester

Ren Staggs of Oklahoma City

was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Staggs is in the environmental science program.

Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to

3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,700 students in more than 200

career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts.

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 3, 2023; Friday, March 10, 2023; Friday, March 17, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case Number: PG-2023-148

In the Matter of the Guardianship of) KATHERINE TATIANA) ARGUETA PORTILLO)

ORDER AUTHORIZING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

On this 17 day of February, 2023 the Court, after review of the file and being fully advised in the premises, finds that it is impracticable to make personal service of summons upon the minor child’s Father, Arturo A. Argueta, for the reason that his present whereabouts are unknown despite Plaintiff’s due diligence to locate him. THE COURT FINDS AND IT IS

THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that service be had upon Arturo A. Argueta by publication.

Done this 17 day of February, 2023.

/s/Thomas C. Riesen

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

BY: Attorney for the Petitioner

Cesar I. Cano Pascual, Esq.

OBA #33480

Michael Brooks-Jimenez, PC 5708 S. Western Ave. Okla. City, OK 73109

Phone: (405) 272-9393

Cesar: c@brooksjimenez.com

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 3, 2023; Friday, March 10, 2023; Friday, March 17, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case Number: PG-2023-148

In the Matter of the Guardianship of:) KATHERINE TATIANA) ARGUETA PORTILLO) SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE

State of Oklahoma To: Arturo A. Argueta TAKE NOTICE that Aldo Longoria Campos has filed a petition for appointment of guardian of a minor child in the District Court, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. PG-2023-148, styled in the matter of guardianship of Katherine T. Argueta Portillo, a minor. The action alleges that the petitioner in 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 or before the 14 day of March, 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 in this Petition. Given under my hand and seal this 21 day of February, 2023.

Rick Warren, Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL)

BY: Attorney for the Petitioner Cesar I. Cano Pascual, Esq.

OBA #33480 Michael Brooks-Jimenez, PC 5708 S. Western Ave. Okla. City, OK 73109 Phone: (405) 272-9393

Cesar: c@brooksjimenez.com

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 17, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case No: PG-2022-778

In the matter of the Guardianship of) Jaylen Mouton, Jamilah Harris) Jamiyah Harris, minors) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that Elizabeth Young has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Jaylen Mouton, Jamilah Harris and Jamiyah Harris, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Jennifer Montagna Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 17 day of May 2023,

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston, Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 17, 2023; Friday, March 24, 2023; Friday, March 31, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-3154

In Re the Marriage of: ) Keyawauanna Moore,) Petitioner,) -and-) Ebenezer Denedo,) Respondent.) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 14 day of April, 2023, or the Petition will be taken as true, and a divorce and other relief

Gladys Ann Miskovsky, 73, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Oklahoma City with her husband, Frank III, and her son, Frank IV by her bedside. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Armelda and Ned Murad Simon on July 9, 1949. She married the love of her life, Frank III, in 1968. The two were inseparable and recently celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Above all, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who delighted in cooking for her family and friends; allowing no one the slightest opportunity to ever leave her kitchen hungry. She wore many hats as a wife and mother and could always be found in the stands in support of every, single athletic performance of all three of her children.

Gladys loved the outdoors and made many memories with Frank and the kids in Colorado and loved to fish and water ski at Lake Texoma.

Gladys attended Nichols Hills Elementary, John Marshall High School, The University of Oklahoma and former Central State University. She began her real estate career with Truman Miller and obtained her broker license while serving as vice president of Churchill Brown and later formed her own brokerage company. She was also proud to serve as president of the Oklaho-

ma Bar Auxiliary in the mid 1970s.

Growing up, Gladys was the pretty, blond-haired, little girl who loved girly things but she could also out-kick and out-throw a football or baseball farther than any boy her age in the neighborhood. Her best stories and fondest memories of her childhood were about her travels to Marlow, Okla. with her little brother to visit their maternal aunts and uncles affectionately known as the “Gandy Clan.”

Gladys received worldclass care at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and was cared for by surgeon, Dr. Keith Fournier with whom she became great friends. She also received tremendous support from Dr. Van Morris, Houston, Texas and Dr. Brian Geister, Oklahoma City with special appreciation and thanks to her nurse, Ashley Nguyen, who cared for Gladys with empathy and compassion at Integris Cancer Institute in Oklahoma City. Gladys fought cancer for close to five years with incredible courage and stoicism. Her strength, love of life and love for her family will endure forever.

She is survived by her husband, Frank III, sons, Frank IV and Travis; daughter Nicole and their respective spouses all of Oklahoma City; grandchildren Madison, Emory, Jake, Mary Elizabeth and Dylan; sister, Gaynelle Seager and brother, Dr. Ron Simon along with many nieces, nephews and loving, lifelong friends. Gladys is preceded in death by her parents and oldest brother, Tommy Ned.

Her beloved family will miss her forever. Services were held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church with Interment following at Rose Hill Cemetery.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

Applicant: David & Regina Bozalis BC-2023-13 Proposed project: Constructing and addition and altering more than 50 feet of the façade of the main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1800

Lane The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting

is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of March 2023

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

Applicant: Krone Construction Inc. / Callie and Jake Merritt BC-2023-12

Proposed project: Demolishing and constructing a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 2307 N.W. Grand Boulevard

The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of March 2023

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Locally-owned Business Directory

Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com

Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138

Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126

All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com

Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com

Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com

J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com

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. Oklahoma City, 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

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Ancient Chinese Proverb

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.”

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

Get ready before spring flooding

By Glen Mulready Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner

Here in Oklahoma, we know all too well the damage flooding causes and the danger it presents. In May 2019, Oklahomans saw some of the worst flooding in history after 17 tornadoes struck the state in one day. The storm carried 5- 6 inches of rainfall, causing the tragic loss of lives and significant financial damage.

Flooding devastated thousands of Oklahomans, resulting in more than $31 million in estimated losses. In addition, more than

6,000 flood claims were reported, yet far too many storm victims did not have flood insurance.

March is Flood Insurance Awareness Month in Oklahoma. I want to remind Oklahomans to get ready before spring flooding and consider getting flood insurance coverage now. Here are three reasons why now is a great time to learn more about the importance and benefits of flood insurance.

You live in Oklahoma.

Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States. 90% of natural disasters in the U.S.

involve flooding. While most standard homeowners policies cover tornadoes, hail, and wildfires, they do not cover floods.

You are 27 times more likely to experience a flood than a fire during a 30-year mortgage.You are 27 times more likely to experience a flood than a fire during a 30-year mortgage.

Thirty-day waiting period. It typically takes 30 days for a flood policy to go into effect, so the time to buy is well before a disaster. That is why you need to purchase or renew flood insurance well in advance. Waiting

Dear Wise Elder: My mom at 68 has frontal temporal dementia and is now in assisted living. We were fortunate mom had a really great long term insurance policy from a reputable company. But, now that we’ve filed a claim, they have been extremely slow to communicate. Meanwhile, we are paying thousands in monthly fees. How can we get the claim processed before we go broke?

Dear Almost Broke: Email the customer service for that company and include all the details –policy number, claim number,

until you see the water rushing in is too late. Get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or through private insurance. Talk to your agent today.

Cost of flooding. Flooding can be an emotionally and financially devastating event. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an inch of water in a home could cause more than $25,000 in damages.

About 33 percent of all flood claims come from outside of high-risk areas. In 2021, the average flood insurance claim payment through NFIP was

mom's date of birth, address and copy of her Power of Attorney. In addition to the diagnosis from the physician, it is customary for an independent nurse to come meet with your mother and determine if she meets the criteria – the ADL's (activities of daily living) which are stipulated in the policy. This is a slow process for the company. There is help and hope for success when you have good records and communicate in writing.

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$44,050, while Oklahoma's average flood insurance premium was $81 a month.

While we cannot prevent another flood from occurring, we can get our state financially prepared for the damage when it hits. This month let’s make sure Oklahomans understand their flood risk. As I always like to remind folks—if it rains where you live, it can flood where you live.

For more insurance information, please contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800522-0071 or visit our website at www.oid.ok.gov.

urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So,

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academic competition for recognition and scholarships. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)— a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million juniors in 21,000 schools—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.

Casady’s finalists have an opportunity to continue further in the competition, which awards 7,250

National Merit Scholarships worth about $28 million that are to be offered in the spring of 2023. All winners of Merit Scholarship awards, who are known as Merit Scholars, are chosen based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments —without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.

As stated on the website, a variety of information is available for the “selectors” to evaluate each finalist including academic record, information about the school's curricula and grading system, two sets of test scores, the school official's written recommendation, information about the student's activities and leadership, and the finalist's own essay.

Studio Artists OKC hosts art opening

Casady School’s 2023 National Merit Scholar Finalists, from left, Connor Evans, Joshua Siatkowski and Stephen Shafer; middle row, Michelle Huang, Peter FitzSimons, Jonathan Hedrick and Jenna Jiang; and front row, Julia Janknecht, Olivia Wang, Alex Midyett, William Bankhead and Grayson Wileman.

The Everest family, from left: Jim Everest, Mary FitzSimons, artist Christy Everest, Bo FitzSimons and Tricia Everest.

Ike Bennett was one of the featured artists during the opening at Studio Artists on the Paseo.

Jane White poses with two of her paintings which are on exhibit at Studio Artists.

BASKETBALL | STATE TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Knights fall to Weatherford in 4A semifinals

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Heading into the Class 4A state tournament, Crossings Christian boys basketball coach Shawn Schenk dreaded one potential matchup problem out of seven other teams.

The Knights, unfortunately, drew that opponent in Weatherford and fell behind early in a 61-49 loss to the Eagles last Friday in the semifinals at Yukon High School.

“They were a huge matchup problem for us,” Schenk said. “They had four players at 6foot-7 or taller and our little 5-9 guards just couldn’t compete. I was maybe the worst matchup we could have had (of any other team at state).”

Crossings Christian (23-3) managed just 19 points in the first half against Weatherford.

“We really just struggled shooting especially from 3,” the coach said. “We had several good looks but they just didn’t go in the basket for us.”

Cal Furnish made just one 3-pointer and finished with a teambest 14 points.

Matthew Hooper collected eight points, while Cooper Mulanax and Cam Parker chipped in five points each.

Luke Olson nailed a 3-pointer, as Nate Rouse and Mack Gudell collected two points each.

While the Knights didn’t accomplish their goal of winning a second state title in three seasons, they have seen considerable success over their first decade.

“I think it’s pretty cool that we’ve gotten to the point in our program where we’re disappointed to make the state semifinals,” Schenk said. “We’ve been to state six times in eight years. I think we need to be grateful for how far we’ve come. It says a lot about our program.”

In the quarterfinals on Wednesday, Crossings Christian led 23-9 after the first quarter and cruised to a 76-54 win over North Rock

Crossings Christian’s Cal Furnish (1) sets up an offensive play during a Class 4A semifinal matchup against Weatherford last Friday at Yukon.

Creek at State Fairgrounds Arena.

Furnish shot 6-of-10 from 3-point range to collect 26 points to lead three Knights in double figures.

Gudell notched 19 points and Parker contributed 14 points.

In other results, Weatherford outlasted

Newcastle for a 47-35 win in their quarterfinal on Wednesday. Douglass held off OCS, while Kingfisher ran over Stillwell.

Douglass also won its semifinal against Kingfisher and beat Weatherford in the title game on Saturday at State Fair Arena.

Antler boys, Eagle girls end seasons in state quarterfinals

Playing the first quarter pretty evenly, the Deer Creek boys basketball team was held to just six points in the second period on the way to a 54-39 loss to Owasso last Thursday afternoon in the Class 6A quarterfinals at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.

The Antlers (18-9) also committed 11 turnovers to just five for the Rams.

Hudson Linsenmeyer endured a difficult shooting performance but finished with a team-high 14 points on 1 of 9 from 3-point

range. Clyde Davis collected eight points and eight rebounds, while Jeremiah Deering also grabbed eight points.

Mason Smith scollected four points, as Isaiah Wilks notched three points and John Probey added a basket.

TUTTLE TOO MUCH FOR EAGLES

Harding Charter Prep’s first-ever berth in the state tournament proved to be a short one as the Eagle girls suffered a 69-47 loss to Tuttle in the 4A quarterfinals last Wednes-

day at State Fairgrounds Arena.

Harding Prep fell behind 21-10 at the end of the first quarter, and was outscored 36-24 in the second half.

Azjah Reeves led a trio in double figures with 15 points. Briana Jones came off the bench to score 12 points and Jordyn Anderson chipped in 11 points.

N’Kiyah Burge and Serenity Taylor rounded the scoring for the Eagles with eight and one point, respectively, as the Eagles finished with a 25-5 record.

- Photos by Caleb Williams, photosbycaleb.com

TRACK ROUNDUP

Antler girls run to 2nd, boys 4th at Edmond Santa Fe

Keyed by three individual gold-medal winners, the Deer Creek girls track team ran to second place and the Antler boys took fourth at the Edmond Invitational meet hosted by Santa Fe.

The Antler girls dominated the distance races, with Tabitha Fox claiming a gold medal in the 800 meters and Cadee Shannon getting another win in the 3200 meters.

Fox bested the field by just over a second in 2 minutes, 22.25 seconds in the 800, while Shannon cruised to a 16-second victory in the

3200 in 12:07.22 and teammate Lesley Velez came in third.

Tyson Ritz brought home the only gold medal for the Deer Creek boys in the high jump with a winning leap of 6 foot, 8 inches. Ritz also took second in the long jump with a leap of 20-8.

As a team, the Antler girls captured gold medals in the 4-by-400 and 4-by-800 relays, while the boys took third in the 4-by-800 relay.

Madelynn Clark claimed a silver medal in the 1600 meters, crossing just about four

BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Panthers hold off Westmoreland

Plating eight runs over the first three innings, the PC North baseball team held off a late rally to claim a 9-6 win against Westmoreland last Monday at a Spring Break Festival in Tennessee.

Sloan Foster batted 2-for-4 and belted a 3run home run in the top of the second inning to lead the Panthers (2-4). Kyle Edwards provided a second long ball for PC North with a solo home run in the sixth inning.

Aaron Wall, Landon Fonzi and Nathan Richey nailed a double each, while Wall scored a run and Fonzi drove in two more.

Pitcher Jared Hinkle allowed five runs on seven hits and struck out seven over six innings to pick up the victory.

This week, the Panthers are set to visit Broken Arrow on Monday, host BA on Tuesday and travel to Midwest City on Thursday.

ROCKETS DOWN HARRAH

Scoring two runs each in three different innings, Mount St. Mary cruised to a 6-2 victory over Harrah last Monday.

Jason Joseph belted a pair of hits and scored a run to pace the Rockets (6-0). Owen Kuklinski and Harry Tesio had a double and drove in a run each and Joshua Shropshire provided an RBI single.

Pitcher Michael Lynch recorded nine strikeouts and allowed just a run on one hit over five innings to earn the win.

Mount St. Mary is set to play a home-andhome series against Bethany on Monday and Tuesday, and host Cascia Hall on Thursday.

seconds off the winning pace in 5:21.53.

Teammate Sadie Wedge finished third in 5:22.92, followed by Shannon in sixth and Velez in seventh.

In addition, almost a dozen Deer Creek athletes finished in the top 5 at Edmond.

Brody Woodcock and Landon Mays led the way with a pair of silver medals in the 3200 meters and discus, respectively. Forrest Neugebauer took third in the 400 meters, as did Spencer Carlson in the 1600 meters and Tristan Smith in the 300-meter hurdles.

Others included: David Collins, 4th, 1600 meters; Emma McIntosh, 3rd, high jump; Maddie Cottier, 4th,

300 hurdles; Jessica Flowers, 4th, discus; Tyler Schwarz, 4th, 3200 meters; Arabella Allo, 5th, 300 hurdles;

Brady Conway, 5th, 1600 meters; Allison Flowers, 5th, discus; Lloyd Washington, 5th, 100 and 200 meters.

EAGLES RALLY PAST BLACKWELL

Falling behind after the first three innings, Harding Charter Prep rallied for three runs in the fifth inning to post a 3-2 win over Blackwell last week.

Quincy Robinson went 2-for-2 to lead the Eagles (3-2). Donovan Leonard had an RBI single, as Justin Knight singled and scored once.

Pitcher Xavier Starkey struck out nine and surrendered two runs on seven hits over seven innings to record a complete-game victory on the mound.

KNIGHTS SHUT OUT BONHAM

Crossings Christian broke open a scoreless game with four runs in the top of the sixth inning to secure a 5-1 win over Bonham last week at the Madill tournament.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.