‘Egg’citing adult fun
Lynn forum
Getting into the spirit of an adult Easter egg hunt is Jim Hammack with a pink egg. For more, see Excursions, Page 14.
Lynn Institute President and CEO Steve Petty, speaker Chan Hellman, Ph.D. and board member Steve Buck during the organization’s forum. Page 13.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 50 • One Section • 14 pages • April 23, 2021
www.okcfriday.com facebook.com/okcfriday OKC’s only locally-owned legal newspaper with all local news Serving Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, The Village, Quail Creek, The Greens and Gaillardia for 47 years
Masks coming off in NHills
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS IS BACK! Organizers work hard to offer a safe environment By Rose Lane Editor
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Starting April 30 protective face masks will no longer be required in the City of Nichols Hills as city council members voted unanimously to repeal City Ordinance 1186 concerning regulations to control the COVID-19 virus. During the meeting, Councilman Steven Goetzinger noted the surrounding cities of Edmond and Midwest city have already rescinded mask requirements and Oklahoma City will end its requirements on April 30. “We don’t want to lose business to other cities around us,” said Goetzinger. “Our action will affect all 61 retail merchants in the city. “Our hope is that our action will have a positive effect by allowing them (Nichols Hills merchants) to conduct business in the same manner in which their Oklahoma City business competitors conduct business,” he said. Goetzinger said retail businesses in Nichols Hills have been supportive of the mask requirement and said the fact that Oklahoma See NHILLS, Page 2
- Photo by Rose Lane
Festival of the Arts Director Seth Lewis and Co-Chairman Kaycee Nolting unveil the official artwork of the event. “Jazz Fest’’ was crafted by artist Prince Duncan-Williams of thousands of strands of African silk.
Sinfully fun, ‘Nunsense’ takes Myriad Gardens stage Lyric Theatre’s 2021 season continues with the opening of the sinfully funny hit musical “Nunsense,” presented outdoors through May 9, at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. “Nunsense” follows the misadventures of five nuns who are trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, after the deaths of the rest of the sisterhood from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia (Child of God), the remaining nuns stage a talent show to raise money to bury their dearly departed. Participating in the project are
Officials urge callers to check the programmed speed dial numbers on their phones and in contact address lists prior to this date. After Saturday, calls made using just the seven digits for local calls will no longer go through unless they are proceeded with the correct area code. Examples of other dialings that will be affected include fax machines, life safety
systems, alarm and security systems, speed dialers, call forwarding settings and voicemail services. Be advised that this will not affect the dialing of 911 as residents can continue to dial the three digits for emergency service. Officials also suggested that people be sure to update all business cards, signature lines and letterhead with the correct area code.
See LYRIC, Page 5
See ARTS, Page 2
Kelli O’Hara featured in OKCPHIL event
Mother Superior Sister Regina, a former circus performer who cannot resist the spotlight; her competitive but dignified rival, second-in-command Sister Mary Hubert; Sister Robert Anne, a streetwise nun from Brooklyn; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is determined to be the world's first ballerina nun; and wacky, childlike Sister Mary Amnesia, who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Written by Dan Goggin, the production will feature direction
Full 10-digit dialing going into effect Starting Saturday, callers need to begin using the full 10-digit dialing for all telephone calls. In addition to the 405 area code, 572 is being added for the Oklahoma City metro area. The 572 area code will be assigned to new numbers starting May 24. This new area code does not require Oklahomans with an existing phone number to change numbers or area codes.
Oklahoma City’s Festival of the Arts returns this year but with a later time frame and an expanded footprint. Randy Cassimus and Kaycee Nolting are this year’s co-chairmen. The outdoor event is set for June 22-27, rather than the traditional “rite of spring” early May schedule. The event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Moving Festival of the Arts to June this year is the right decision for the event and the community,” said Peter Dolese, Arts Council OKC executive director. “It gives more time for vaccine distribu-
tion and protection allowing us to design an outdoor event that implements CDC guidelines and creates an enjoyable, safe experience.” The festival, held at Bicentennial Park downtown, will be expanded to include the east lawn of City Hall and Patience Latting Drive. Food trucks will serve the culinary delicacies. The Arts Council board and its staff, along with the cochairmen, worked closely with city officials in planning the Festival of the Arts’ new format. “We are so thankful for the hard work put in by the City of Oklahoma City and Arts
The OKCPHIL announced a virtual fundraiser, “An Evening with Kelli O’Hara” with Jan McDaniel on piano and the musicians of the OKCPHIL. The event will take place on Thursday, May 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this exciting virtual event begin at $150 and are on sale now. KELLI O’HARA
See PHIL, Page 5
FRIDAY’s
Dog of the Week Lucy is a 3.8 -pound Yorkie, who loves to run. Her human is Dr. J. Arden Blough. He says her favorite thing is going for 5- to 6-mile walks and chasing birds to make them fly along the way. Lucy is tireless, her owner said. She also likes to snuggle and sit in his lap at the computer. Send Dog, Baby and Cat of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
Sponsored by Paulette and Leo Kingston of WePayFast.com
From Page One
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 2
ARTS From Page 1 Council OKC, which has resulted in a safe, workable plan for us to host Festival of the Arts in 2021,” Cassimus said. “We missed the event in so many ways last year. To say we’re excited to hold an in-person Festival this summer – with our artists, performers, wonderful volunteers and festival-goers – is an understatement.” “Festival of the Arts is a major cultural event in our city and its return will, certainly I think, bring with it a return to normalcy in our community that is very welcome and very much missed,” OKC Mayor David Holt said. During the first chairman’s meeting, it was announced that Prince Duncan-Williams’ “Jazz Fest” has been named the official artwork of the 2021 festival. A resident of Ghana, DuncanWilliams crafted the work with thousands of strands of African silk. “This artwork has given us inspiration,” Kati Christ, chairman of the board of the Arts Council, said. One-hundred-thirty-four artists have been confirmed for the festival, 100 of those are returning.
Above: Randy Lewis and Paul Pustmueller at the chairman’s meeting. At left: Festival of the Arts Director Seth Lewis and Arts Council OKC Executive Director Peter Dolese.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Kaycee Nolting and Randy Cassimus are the co-chairmen of the 2021 Festival of the Arts. The 2022 event will be led by Kristen Torkelson and John Semtner.
NHILLS From Page 1 City plans to repeal their mask ordinances on April 30 played a role in the council’s decision. “Nichols Hills retailers could have lost business to surrounding
cities without mask ordinances if we had not repealed the ordinance,” he said. “We enacted a mask ordinance in Nichols Hills within a few days of Oklahoma City’s enactment,” he added. “Oklahoma City coordinated its response actions with Nichols Hills and other cities
within the overall metropolitan area.” Councilman Goetzinger acts as the liaison for Nichols Hills with the OKC County Health Department. He, along with city manger Shane Pate, routinely communicate with departments about COVIDrelated issues that affect Nichols Hills. “In addition to our direct communications, we participate in weekly meetings with the OKC County Health Department to keep abreast of COVID infection rates and vaccine availabilities,” he said. City Manager Shane Pate said those who visit City Hall, the Police or Fire Departments will also not be required to use masks.
FRIDAY fumble In the Friday, April 16 edition of OKC FRIDAY, Mollie Bennett McCurdy was described as being the daughter of Elaine and Clay Bennett. She is actually the daughter of Louise and Clay Bennett. The newspaper regrets the error.
Business
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 3
Oklahoma: Trust is our currency By David Woods Special to OKC FRIDAY Why is Oklahoma becoming the "go-to" state for entrepreneurs and investors? Home-grown Entrepreneurs are blossoming in Oklahoma, and other amazing entrepreneurs have discovered how Oklahoma is the perfect location for their business. Investors inside and outside of Oklahoma are investing here. Why? Well, there are certainly many notable reasons, such as great entrepreneurs, the cost of living, great schools, an infrastructure that support entrepreneurs and investors anxious to invest.
However, one aspect that some overlook is Oklahoma's culture of "trust.” I'm a believer that "trust" is the most important currency in business. If we trust each other, we can gain velocity, which is something most entrepreneurs need. "Trust" is created by the combination of character and competence. Just because you're smart (aka competent), doesn't mean I can trust you. When you combine character and competence together, you have trust. We are Oklahoma, where a handshake still means something... where "I'll do it" is as strong as a contract... where
noblest elements of society." I've been able to be the CEO of several companies, and have been fortunate that each one of them had an environment of trust. Organizations in which everyone lives by, "My word is my bond.” The ultimate test of trust, is living by the credo, "We do what's right, even if it hurts." Oklahomans get that. A recent example was when an employee at From left: Front row, Mike Moradi and David Woods; and back row, Wayne Brown, Susan Moring, Nathaniel Harding, Blake Bixler and Michelle Ferguson.
"Helping others" is authentic, not just a transaction. Oklahomans are known as being "Salt
of the Earth,” which is defined as: "An individual or group considered as representative of the best or
Hearts for Hearing receives grant for software
H
earts for Hearing is the only organization in Oklahoma providing both pediatric audiology and listening and spoken language therapy to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. A recent grant award
of $50,000 from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma will enable Hearts for Hearing to purchase software upgrades critical for diagnostic testing and allow Hearts See HEARTS, Page 5
Robert G. Davis (left), grand master of Masons and John Logan (right), executive director of the Masonic Foundation of Oklahoma present a $50,000 check to Hearts for Hearing Founder & CEO Joanna Smith and Development Director Christian Boone, to help fund technology upgrades to teach children with hearing loss how to listen and talk.
Goodwill found $40,000 and notified her supervisor. That's Oklahoma. Entrepreneurs and Investors need an infrastructure they can trust. And, Oklahoma has that! David Woods is the CEO of Magellan Executive Partners (www.MagellanExecutivePartners. com) and co-founder and partner at Cortado Ventures (www.Cortado.Ventures).
Booster
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 4
CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS May 15 • Benefit Concert The Pollard Theatre Company is excited to announce a benefit concert – Welcome Home, at the outdoor Magnolia Moon, 6:00 pm, to raise funds for the Grand Reopening of the Pollard Theatre. The evening's events are hosted by Emmy Awardwinning actor Jon Haque and include performances from Johnny Woods and Oklahoma fan favorites, Jason Young of Cross Rags & Young. General admission tickets start at $40 and are available at thepol lard.org. June 18 • OPUS XI OPUS XI welcomes guests with show stopping entertain ment, food and liba tions, and an auction featuring exclusive packages benefiting Allied Arts. Erin Clemons, who per formed on Broadway and in the national tour of Hamilton as Eliza, will headline the show. Internationally renowned violinist Kyle Dillingham and Emmy Awardwinning hip hop artist Jabee will join her on the OPUS XI stage. Coun try star Miranda Lam bert will perform virtu ally, as will local win
N EW D ATES
Oscar Predictions
June 26Oct. 17 • Painters of Pompeii The Painters of Pompeii: Roman Frescoes from the National Archaeological Museum, Naples will see a number of collection highlights trav el to North America for the first time as this historic exhibition is presented exclusively at OKCMOA before returning to Europe. Don’t miss your chance to experience over 80 arti facts and artworks showcasing the art of painting in ancient Rome (okcmoa.com). Free for members, $16 for nonmembers. With timed entry and limited capacity, ticket pre sales are strongly encouraged for this high demand North American exclusive. ner of America’s Got Talent, Darci Lynne. See all the exciting event details at opu sokc.com.
THEATRE May 724 • Heartbreak House 3rd Act Theatre Com pany presents George Bernard Shaw’s Heart‐ break House as the final production of Season 2: POWER. Performances are each Friday and Satur day at 8 pm, and Sun day at 2:30 pm from May 724, with a streamed perform ance at 2:30 pm on May 25. 3rd Act’s the ater is located in the Shoppes at Northpark. Tickets at 3rdactthe atreco.com.
THIS WEEKEND April 24 • Flamingo Day Join the OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden for International Flamingo
Day and participate in the day’s activities from 10 am to 1 pm. Activities take place in the Children’s Zoo area with photo opportunities and spe cial Facebook live events with members of the OKC Zoo’s bird care team at 10 am and 1 pm. Flamingo lovers are encouraged to wear pink. To pur chase tickets or learn more, visit okczoo.org.
CONCERTS May 4 • Mariachi Divas OCCC Cultural Pro grams presents this allfemale, Grammy Awardwinning mari achi band playing an innovative array of music ranging from jazz, pop and of course, classic mari achi. The show is per formed live on stage or online at 7:30 pm. Online streaming access and inperson tickets are available at tickets.occc.edu.
2021
Chesapeake Events/Shows: JoJo Siwa Aug. 18 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12 Michael Buble Sept. 19 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham January 27, 2022 Elton John January 30, 2022 Impractical Jokers July 15, 2022 Lyric Theatre: Nunsense April 21 May 9 Grease June 15 27 Master Class Sept. 15 Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall: Bach: April 24 Other Events/Shows/Awards:
Ostrich Egg Breakfast May 8 Sunbeam Shine a Light May 13 Chuck Wagon Festival May 2930 Celebration of Hope June 3 United Way Gala June 11 OPUS XI June 18 Wes Welker Golf Tourney June 21 Festival of the Arts June 2227 Prix de West June 2526 Paseo Arts Festival Sept. 46 Redbud Classic Sept. 1112 Western Heritage Awards Sept. 1718 Memorial Marathon Oct. 23 Rodeo Hall of Fame Nov. 1112 Beaux Arts Ball Nov. 27
T
he Oscars have finally arrived. After the longest awards season in history, the 93rd Academy Awards will take place this Sunday night on ABC. The best chance for the Oklahoma filmed Minari to win is with Supporting Actress Yuh-Jung Youn, who recently took home both the SAG and BAFTA trophies. She is a legendary actress of five decades in South Korea, but has never been awarded in the West until now. The two major categories that offer the most potential
for an upset are Best Actress and Original Screenplay. Twotime winner Francis McDormand single handedly carries Oscar-frontrunner Nomadland on her shoulders as both the only star and producer, but seems more likely to win for her producer role. Viola Davis won the SAG Award. Andra Day won the Golden Globe. But I believe
that Carey Mulligan will finally prevail for her intense and wildly popular role in Promising Young Woman. In Original Screenplay, prior winner Aaron Sorkin has been the frontrunner all season with The Trial of the Chicago 7, weaving tons of great characters into an uplifting, true-to-life story. But, by now, momentum seems to favor Promising Young Woman, offering writer/director Emerald Fennell a chance at her first gold. My predictions in every category are listed below:
Picture: Nomadland Director: Chloe Zhao, Nomadland Actor: Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey Actress: Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman Supporting Actor: Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Supporting Actress: Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari Animated Feature: Soul Documentary Feature: Time International Feature: Another Round Original Screenplay: Promising Young Woman Adapted Screenplay: Nomadland Cinematography: Mank Editing: Trial of the Chicago 7 Costume Design: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Make-Up and Hairstyling: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Production Design: Mank Original Score: Soul Original Song: “Speak Now”, One Night in Miami Visual Effects: Tenet Sound: Sound of Metal Documentary Short: A Love Song for Latasha Animated Short: If Anything Happens I Love You Live Action Short: Two Distant Strangers
Send your calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com
Amy Grant to headline 33rd annual Celebration of Hope The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma and Women’s Auxiliary will host the 33rd annual Celebration of Hope fundraiser on Thursday, June 3 virtually. This year the event will celebrate The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary and their 81 years of service to Central Oklahoma. “We are very excited to honor one of our auxiliary members this year, Annette Basey, who will receive a lifetime achievement award for her dedication and commitment over the years to selflessly serving others,” said Major Susan Ellis, area commander.
The program will also feature Dove and Grammy award-winning artist, Amy Grant, and KWTV News 9 anchor Lacie Lowry will serve as emcee. The Women’s Auxiliary represents generations of volunteers who have dedicated their time and talents to the mission of The Salvation Army. The Celebration of Hope event began 33 years ago to raise funds to purchase Christmas gifts for forgotten angels, children on the Angel Tree who were not adopted, but has grown to help fund many more programs. All funds raised through this year’s event will benefit the ongo-
ing programs at The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma including the emergency shelter, food pantry, seniors programming, homeless outreach, and programs at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club. Tickets for the event are $25 and can be purchased online at celebrationofhopeokc.com. All reservations must be made by May 28. The event will be live-streamed on June 3 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. A link to the virtual event will be emailed out to registrants the day before event. For more information on this event or to inquire about sponsor-
ship opportunities, please contact Traci Jinkens, director of development, at 405-246-1109 or via email at Traci.Jinkens@uss.salvationarmy.org.
T HIS M ESSAGE S PONSORED B Y T HESE L OCAL B USINESSES :
From Page One
LYRIC From Page 1
from Lyric’s Associate Artistic Director Ashley Wells and choreography by Matthew Sipress, Lyric’s company/production manager. “Nunsense” features lighting design by Fabian J. Garcia, set design from Kimberly Powers, costume/props design by Jeffrey Meek and sound design from Corey Ray. Adam Brand serves as technical director, and Sydney Bryan will stage manage. “Nunsense” originated as a line of greeting cards before Goggin penned the book, music and lyrics to the musical, which holds the record of the second-longest running Off-Broad-
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 5
way show in history. The production has since been adapted for television and has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs. Starring in Lyric’s production are Brenda Williams (Sister Mary Regina), Cheyanne Marie (Sister Mary Hubert), Brooke Melton (Sister Robert Anne), Jenny Rader (Sister Mary Amnesia) and Ashley Mandanas (Sister Mary Leo). Jessica Vanek and Viviana Goodwin will serve as understudies for the five roles. “Nunsense” is Lyric’s second show of the 2021 season, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Other productions planned this year are “Grease” (June 15-27,
PHIL From Page 3 The Phil is partnering with Kam’s Kookery for the catering of this special event. Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev, executive director of the OKCPHIL said it’s been a challenging year for all arts organizations. “We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for our community to support the ongoing work of bringing joy and inspiration to the community
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Pribil Football Stadium), “Master Class” (Sept. 15-Oct. 3, Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage) and “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol” (Nov. 17-Dec. 23, the historic Harn Homestead.) Flexible ticket packages are available through the Lyric Box Office. After having to postpone much of the 2020 season due to the pandemic, Lyric was among just a handful of professional theatres in the nation to resume shows last fall. With safety protocols in place, Lyric moved its productions outdoors and will maintain that stance this year. Due to social distancing restrictions, tickets to all performances are limited. A number of safety pre-
through orchestral music, by either becoming a sponsor or a ticket buyer for this phenomenal event,” she said. Board President Elect and Honorary Chair of the event, Jane Jayroe Gamble will introduce O’Hara. “l am humbled to have been asked to introduce my friend Kelli O’Hara for this exciting evening,” Gamble said. “The musical programming will feature many of Kelli’s favorite Broadway tunes as well as other musical selections. I know her personal and heartwarming style is sure to delight all who
HEARTS From Page 3 for Hearing to continue expansion of its state-ofthe-art audiological testing capabilities. “We are fortunate to have a generous partner like the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma who sees the importance of work being done for children with hearing loss in our state. This software upgrade will allow us to better streamline test results and track patient outcomes,” said Joanna T. Smith, Hearts for Hearing’s chief executive officer. John Logan, Executive Director of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma added, “Public wellness and education have long been focal points of our mission. Hearing loss can present great challenges for children and their ability to attain educational goals, have meaningful relationships, and enjoy the same opportunities as their hearing peers. Early detection and therapy can provide life changing help for children with hearing loss, as
The author of nine books of poetry, including the highly acclaimed “An American Sunrise,” several plays and children's books, and two memoirs, “Crazy Brave” and “Poet Warrior: A Call for Love and Justice,” Harjo will be reading from her works and her new anthology as well as hosting a Q&A forum.
they learn to listen and talk.” Hearts for Hearing provides the initial diagnostic audiology testing for newborns and children through age three at no cost to families. It also serves children and adults of all ages who experience hearing loss. Its collaborative profes-
- Photo by K. Talley Photography
cautions will be in place, including social distancing and face mask requirements for all patrons. Hand sanitizer and other safety equipment will be available throughout. For details and information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org or call the Box Office at (405) 524-9312.
attend.” Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate will also be featured at this event designed to raise funds for OKCPHIL’s innovative orchestral programming and expansive Education and Community Engagement initiatives. The event is made possible with generous support from Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum as Presenting Sponsor. To become a sponsor go to okcphil.org/ support-the-phil/virtualfundraising-gala or contact Associate Director of Development Tara Burnett at 405-2310148 or tara@okcphil.org.
Library hosts U.S. poet laureate Join the Metropolitan Library as it visits with United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo as she weaves us through her journeys of poetry and music. The talk with the first Native American Poet Laureate, and a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Harjo is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. live on Facebook and Instagram.
From left: Cheyanne Marie, Jenny Rader, Ashley Mandanas, Brenda Williams and Brooke Melton star in “NUNSENSE.”
sional team of audiologists and Listening and Spoken Language Specialists collaborate unlike any other hearing care provider in the state. This grant-enabled software upgrade further enhances the leadingedge services already provided at Hearts for Hearing locations.
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 6
OKC FRIDAY
Sports Weekly BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Panthers pull away from Lawton PC North plated nine runs over the final two innings to pull away for a 15-5 triumph at Lawton last Monday. Five players belted at least two hits in the game, with Landon Fonzi and Keon Ellison collected three hits and a double each and combining for four RBIs and three runs scored. Jay Hammand led a trio with two hits and blasted a 3-run homerun in the top of the
sixth inning, while Austin Miller scored twice and Caden Swart had a double and drove in two runs. Fonzi also picked up the pitching victory, allowing a run on two hits and striking out seven over 3-1/3 innings. The Panthers (8-13) host Putnam City this Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Mustang on Monday at 7 p.m. ROCKETS SHUT OUT MCLOUD Mount St. Mary cruised to a 9-0 win over McLoud on Monday.
OKLAHOMA CITY
FRIDAY
Publication No. (USPS 893-600) PHONE 755-3311 • www.okcfriday.com Official Legal Newspaper For OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA CITY and OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Including NICHOLS HILLS and THE VILLAGE Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Office of publication, 10801 N. Quail Plaza Drive, PO Box 20340, Oklahoma City, OK 73156. FRIDAY is published each Friday by Nichols Hills Publishing Co., Inc. It is an official, legal newspaper, under Oklahoma law, published in Oklahoma County, primarily serving Oklahoma City but also The Village and Nichols Hills. Mail subscription price in county $30. elsewhere in Oklahoma $40, elsewhere U.S. $40. Newsstand price $1. Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: FRIDAY, PO Box 20340, Okla City, OK 73156. MEMBER: Oklahoma Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Northwest OKC Chamber of Commerce. Represented nationally by USSPI, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas. Represented regionally by Central Oklahoma Newspaper Group (CONG), OKC. Phone 752-2664
Tucker Resolute went 3-for-3 with a double and drove in a run to lead the Rockets (13-8). Ryan Wagner and Josh Shropshire belted two hits and drove in two runs each, while Shropshire added a double. Resolute also threw a 3-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts over seven innings for the complete-game victory. This week, the Mount is slated to host Community Christian at 5 p.m. Friday and Fridayland rival McGuinness on Monday at 6 p.m. ANTLERS SWEEP NW CLASSEN Two pitching gems last Monday night helped Deer Creek roll to a doubleheader sweep over NW Classen. Pitcher Jack Hill didn’t allow a baserunner and added 10 strikeouts in the night cap to throw a perfect game in a 16-0 victory against the Knights. Hill also had a good day at the plate going 2-for-2 with a triple and drove in a pair of runs. Chase Hawthorn belted two doubles and
two RBI, while Ty Hammack hit a 2-RBI double and Brett Pense hit a triple to drive in two more runs. It was pitcher Keaton Ruthardt’s turn to shine in the opener, throwing a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts and only two walks, in a 210 win for the Antlers (24-3). Zandt Payne batted 2-for-2 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored to lead the way. Hill blasted a 2run homerun, as Cole Mungia added a 2-RBI double and Cody Smith drove in two more runs on a single. Deer Creek travels to Norman this weekend for a game against Yukon on Friday at Norman and Saturday against Edmond Santa Fe at Norman North. KNIGHTS RUN OVER CHANDLER Erupting for 13 hits and 10 runs over three innings, Crossings Christian cruised to a 10-4 victory at Chandler last Monday afternoon. Silas Ward batted 3for-4 with a double and a triple while scoring three runs and driving
in three more to lead the Knights (17-5). Wes Patterson also had three hits and scored twice. Three others belted two hits, including Mason Snyder with three runs scored, Preston Mahen with three RBIs and Mason Conway with two RBIs. Pitcher Drew Wood struck out 10 Lion batters and allowed just two runs on six hits over five innings for the complete-game victory. Crossings Christian visits Hennessey this Saturday for a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m. CHARGERS BLANK KINGFISHER Scoring two runs each in the third and fourth innings, Heritage Hall held on for a 4-0 win at Kingfisher on Monday. Austin Lemon and Jackson Jobe belted two hits each, with Lemon scoring twice and Jobe driving in two runs, to lead the Chargers (17-4). Gannon Allen chipped in a 2-run homerun in the fourth inning. Jobe also got the
pitching victory, striking out 16 and allowing just a hit and no walks over six innings. Reliever Bowen Bridges retired all three batters he faced in the seventh inning to pick up the save. After a doubleheader last Thursday at Seminole, Heritage Hall travels to Tuttle this Saturday. First pitch is set for noon. CASADY FALLS AT TRINITY VALLEY Falling behind early in the first two innings, Casady never recovered in an 8-0 loss at Trinity Valley last Friday in a Southwest Preparatory Conference counter. Conner Richards and Tucker Jacobsen accounted for both Cyclones hits, with Richards belting a double. Pitcher Ethan Knowles allowed six runs on one hit but walked nine over 3-1/3 innings to take the loss. The Cyclones (0-9) are slated to host Dallas-Greenhill this Friday at 5 p.m. and Fort Worth-Country Day on Saturday at noon in a pair of SPC counters. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
GOLF ROUNDUP
Girls regional tourneys set for Tuesday Fridayland golfers make the journey towards a state championship as girls regional tournaments start this Tuesday around the state. Deer Creek and PC North compete in Class 6A, with the Antlers assigned to Meadowlake Golf Club in Enid and the Panthers are at Lakeside Golf Course in Stillwater. McGuinness plays in 5A at Aqua Canyon in Guthrie, while John Marshall is at Elk City
in 4A, Mount St. Mary at Lake Murray in Ardmore in 3A and Crossings Christian in 2A. CHARGERS TAKE 5TH AT ARDMORE Keyed by a player in the top 10, the Heritage Hall golf team finished fifth at the Ardmore Invitational last week. McGuinness was just behind in seventh. Matthew Smith fired a 36-hole total of 149 (76-73) at Lakeview Golf Club and Dornick Hills Country Club to finish in sixth place for the Chargers. McGuinness’ Carson Lee shot a 162 to finish in the top 20. Other
Irish players include Matt Williams, Daniel Broussard, Joseph Harroz and Riggs Affolder. The Irish played last Thursday at the 36-hole Guthrie “Blue Jay Bash” at Lake Hefner. Meanwhile, Heritage Hall competes in the Elgin Invitational. KNIGHTS CLAIM 6TH AT KINGFISHER With two players in the top 20, Crossings Christian took sixth at Kingfisher. Graeme McElroy carded a 77 and Boston Harris was a shot back at 78 to lead the Knights. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Sports Weekly
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 7
SOCCER ROUNDUP
TRACK ROUNDUP
Antlers top Norman North
Knight trio wins gold at Chandler
Deer Creek ran its current winning streak to eight games after a pair of district victories in last week’s soccer action. The Antlers (10-2) posted a 5-1 win over Norman North last Friday, behind two goals each from David Meacham and Tyner Ferguson. Trindon Turner netted two goals and an assist to help Deer Creek to a 4-0 victory at Northwest Classen. Ferguson and Landon Harrod also added goals. The Antler girls (84), meanwhile, suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to Norman North but cruised to a 9-0 victory over Northwest Classen. Both teams are slated to host Midwest City this Friday. The girls game starts at 6 p.m. followed by the boys around 8 p.m.
Three Crossings Christian athletes earned gold medals and nine others finished inside the top 5 at the Route 66 Track Classic last Monday in Chandler. Mason Snynder picked up a victory in the 100 meters in 10.96 seconds to lead the way. Matthew Hooper won the 110-meter hurdles in 17.03 seconds, while Luke Loper captured the pole vault with a winning jump of 11 feet over teammate Mark Brummet. Loper also finished second in the discus. Luke McGarraugh medaled in two events, including a secondplace effort in the 800 meters and third place in the 1600 meters. Cooper Gudell placed second in the high jump and Will McMurphy came in third in the long jump. Savanna Meek led the Knight girls with a pair of silver medals in the 100 and 300 hurdles. Bronwyn Link grabbed second in the 800 meters, with Amelia Beaty placing third in the 200 meters and Charlotte Frans taking third in the 400. The Knight boys earned gold medals in two relays, winning the 400 meters in 44.67 seconds and the 800 meters in 1:33.34, and took third in the 1600 relay. The Knight girls also took the 800 relay in 1:52.75, while also claiming second in the 1600 relay and third in the 400 relay.
IRISH GIRLS SHUT OUT EL RENO Cruising to its third shutout victory in four games, the McGuinness girls rolled to a 7-0 triumph over El Reno last week. Reese Roberts scored
- Photo by Dewayne Jones, dewayne-jones.smugmug.com
McGuinness’ Samantha Guzman heads in one of her two goals against Noble in last week’s game.
three goals and Samantha Guzman added two more to lead the Irish (9-1). The opened the week with a 3-2 win at Noble, behind two goals by Guzman. Sabrina Guzman also scored and Roberts added an assist. The Irish boys also didn’t allow a goal in identical 4-0 wins over El Reno and Noble. McGuinness entertains Capitol Hill this Friday and Guthrie on Monday. KNIGHTS EDGE CHARGERS IN OT Crossings Christian
outlasted Fridayland rival Heritage Hall for a 2-1 overtime victory. Matt Joliff led the Knights (7-3) with a goal and netted the winning penalty kick to end the shootout. Carter Counts scored for the Chargers (5-5). The Chargers girls (9-0), meanwhile, posted a 3-1 win against the Knights (7-3). Olivia Walker, Helen Park and Katerina Chrysant collected goals for Heritage Hall. Both Heritage Hall team are slated to visit OCA this Friday and Piedmont on Tuesday. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
TENNIS ROUNDUP
Chargers net title at Stillwater Scoring second place or better in all four divisions, the Heritage Hall boys tennis team captured the Stillwater Invitational championship last Saturday. The Charger girls placed second behind two division wins. Gray Ferguson led the Charger boys with a title in No. 2 singles, as did Wesley Jansen and Emerson Ritenour in No. 1 doubles.
Larsen Van Horn netted a runnerup trophy in No. 1 singles. Duke Brim and Armando Rosell also teamed up for second in No. 2 doubles. Brooke Thompson won the No. 1 singles title, while Lily Plaster and Anabelle Treadwell claimed the crown in No. 1 doubles. Raya Cooper chipped in fifthplace finish, with Kali Freymiller and Sophia Nguyen placing sixth in No. 2 doubles for the Chargers. Heritage Hall competed last Wednesday and Thursday at Edmond North.
IRISH GIRLS RUN TO 2ND AT BRISTOW Keyed by a pair of individual even cham-
pions, the McGuinness girls finished second at the Darold Ritchie Invitational last week in Bristow. The Irish boys took fourth, while the Casady boys placed eighth and the girls were in 11th place. Julia Richard paced the Irish with a pair of gold medals. Richard cruised to a win by a second in the 200 meters in 26.96 seconds and edged the field by a half-second in the 400 in 59.93 seconds. Logan Pierce picked up the other gold medal with a winning jump of 8 feet, 9 inches in the pole vault, and took second in the 100 hurdles. A pair of Casady boys also earned gold medals at Chandler. Kyler Scoville broke the tape just more than a quarter-second ahead of the field for a victory in the 110 hurdles in 16.15 seconds but fell just short sweeping both events with a runner-up finish in the 300 hurdles. D.J. Freeman outjumped the field by two feet to claim a gold medal in the long jump with a leap of 20 feet, 9 inches. Freeman also tied for third in the high jump. Several other McGuinness athletes finished inside the top 5 at Chandler. Isabelle Farley and Grace Engel paced the group with silver medals in the pole vault and discus, respectively. Two others got fourth or better in the field events, including Abigail Kelly in both the discus and shot put and Ari Maxwell in the long jump. Kathryn Hadrava and Margot Knudtson claimed fourth in the 1600 and 3200 meters, respectively. Three Irish boys
claimed spots inside the top 5, led by Gavin Johnston with a second-place effort in the 400 meters. Gabe Grim picked up a silver medal in the high jump, while Reid Henderson finished third in the pole vault, Atticus Richard placed fourth in the 400 meters and Paul Tarman tied for fifth in the pole vault. The Casady girls boasted a pair of athletes inside the top 5. Riley Dumigan came up just 0.02 seconds short of a gold medal in the 100 meters to settle for second with a time of 13.44 seconds and Rylee Anglin took fifth in the 100 hurdles. Cruz Uhland finished third in the discus for the Cyclone boys. Caleb Campbell grabbed fourth in the 300 hurdles and Luis Lopez was fifth in the long jump. The Irish girls also won the 800 relay by nearly three seconds in 1:50.10 and were fourth in the other three relays – 400, 800 and 3200. The Irish boys took second in the 3200 relay and third in the 1600 relay. MSM’S WHIFIELD CLAIMS SILVER Four Mount St. Mary boys placed inside the top 10 at the Yukon Classic last week. Jackson SalsmanWhitfield led the way with a silver medal and a school-record time in the 1600 meters. Whitfield lost by just over a second to Mustang’s Gabe Simonsen but clocked a record time of 4:24.88 for the Rockets. Jaxyn Ward placed sixth in the 400 meters, and Jackson Salavador finished seventh in the 100 meters. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 8
okcFRIDAY
LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LANDSCAPE SERVICES
LEGAL NOTICES
OKLAHOMA CLASSIFIED AD NETWORK
Landscape design and installation, flowers, clean-ups and landscape renovations. Degree in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, 30 yrs exp, References, Free Consultation and Estimates. Call Charlene: 405-517-1665 Garden Design
WANTED Homes in your County needing
FOR MORE INFO CALL
1-888-815-2672 WANT TO BUY
METAL ROOFS $ 3,50000*
OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA guitars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, others. Call or text 918-288-2222. www.stringswest.com
Completely Installed
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA LAND AUCTIONS
LIMITED TIME ONLY
LINEMAN, .LABORERS
CALL NOW! Payment $89/mo* *WAC for 1,500 sq. ft.*
POWERLINE CONTRACTOR looking for high voltage lineman and laborers for full-time job. Travel required. Work starting in Cashion, OK area. Call for interview. 479789-2550.
CSAVE
HUNDREDS
888-878-6443 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 23, 2021)
AUCTIONS
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION, MAY 7TH: Red Iron, Heavy Machinery &Parts, ‘07 Chevy 3500 HD Dually, ‘82 Porsche 928, Farm Equip. & Tools, Boats, Salvage Vehicles, Office, Restaurant, & Dental Equip. & Supplies, Shipping Containers, Yard, Shop & Household Items, Jewelry Making Items & SO MUCH MORE! Wigginsauctioneers.com, Megan Albright @ 405-721-3646.
IN RE: The name of: Donna Kay Ellison
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
SATURDAY, MAY 1
317 acres Grady County w/1 mile River frontage
240 acres Grass-Perry/ Red Rock Area
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
SATURDAY, MAY 8
80 acres Payne CountyPerkins Area
Home and 160 acres Stillwater Area
FRIDAY, APRIL 16
FRIDAY, MAY 14
2-160 Acre Logan County Farms-Mulhall Area
337 Acres Grass Stillwater Area
Gregg Pickens Auctioneer/Broker
CV-2021-902
405-747-9304 Pickensauctions.com
) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Donna Kay Ellison has petitioned to change his/her name to Donna Gordon Ellison. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 1 day of June, 2021, before Judge Mai at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
AUCTION - MAY 7TH, 2 PM: Corporate/Family Retreat off I-40. Investment Opportunity. Hunting/ Fishing Haven. Home Site & Development Potential. Ponds & Timber. Grassland/Livestock Grazing. Grow Operation Potential. Okemah/Wewoka Area, Seminole Co., OK. Wiggins Auctioneers, LLC. wigginsauctioneers.com. 405-7213646.
ADVERTISE STATEWIDE
Fine Art Auctions in April and May t 8PSLT CZ *NQPSUBOU .JEXFTU 3FHJPOBMJTUT MJLF #JSHFS 4BOE[FO $#8 BOE 0UIFST t #JE CZ 8FC PS 1IPOF SoulisAuctions.com 8 1 6 . 6 97. 3 8 3 0
COURT CLERK /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
Put your message where it matters most – IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. We can place your ad in 148 newspapers. For more information or to place an ad, contact Landon Cobb at (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at 1-888-815-2672.
CITY
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN RE: The name of: Chelsea Phyllis Tara Pender
) )
This vehicle is in the possession of TONY LE 1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE VIN #1G6EL12Y1VU617559 Contact: TONY LE Phone # (405)789-0310
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Chelsea Phyllis Tara Pender has petitioned to change his/her name to Charles Phyllip Thomas Pender. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 3 day of June, 2021, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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: Carey and Treca Baetz BC-2021-11 Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1601 Queenstown Road
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 16, 2021; Friday, April 23, 2021; Friday, April 30, 2021)
NICHOLS HILLS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 16, 2021; Friday, April 23, 2021; Friday, April 30, 2021)
PATERNITY
OF
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 23, 2021)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 23, 2021)
CV-2021-898
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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 Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 3:00 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 15th of April, 2021.
HUGE ESTATE AUCTION
Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Case Number: FP-2018-718 MICHAEL L. RODRIGUEZ SR., Plaintiff, and SHEILA COPPAGE, Defendant.
) ) ) ) )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: SHEILA COPPAGE You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff has sued you for Amended Petition to Establish Paternity, Child Custody, Support and Visitation. You must answer the Amended Petition to Establish Paternity, Child Custody, Support and Visitation, on or before the 21 day of May, 2021, or the Petition will be taken as true and a Paternity Order and other relief sought will be granted to the Plaintiff. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 24 day of March, 2021. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature, Deputy Jacob M. Sargent, OBA #33769 Attorney for the Petitioner Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. 2901 N Classen Blvd, Ste. 112 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Phone: (580) 215-1286 Jacob.Sargent@laok.org
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 23, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF 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:
CV-2021-881 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Nichole Renee Anderson Parent of Minor child Heaven Noel Galberth. NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that Nichole Renee Anderson has/have filed in the above court a Petition to have his/her minor child’s name changed as follows: From: Heaven Noel Galberth to Heaven Noel Baeza; and that the same will be heard by the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, court room 325, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 13 day of May, 2021 at 1:45 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
Applicant: Rex Massey Construction, Inc. BC-2021-13 Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6618 N. Hillcrest Avenue 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 Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 3:00 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 15th of April, 2021.
RICHARD C. OGDEN JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 23, 2021)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 23, 2021)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2021-914 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Lori Colleen Grooms has petitioned to change his/her name to Lori Colleen Allen. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 8 day of July, 2021, before Judge Andrews at 2:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. COURT CLERK /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
Case No. CV-2021-843 In the Matter of the Application of Sandra Olandese as next of friend of (child) Gracelyn Goble to Change Her/His Name
) ) ) ) )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sandra Olandese, as next of friend of Gracelyn Renee Goble has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Gracelyn Renee Goble to (b) Trinity Grace Olandese; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 8 day of July, 2021 at 1:45 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Shawna McKay (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
A picker’s dream BACKHOE, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, TRACTORS, MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, SCRAP METAL, WIRE PANELS, WELDERS, COMPRESSORS, LAWN EQUIPMENT, SIGNS, TOOLS, BUILDING MATERIALS, FISHING EQUIPMENT Estate of: Darrell Barton Owner: David Barton For full terms, photos and updates visit chuppsauction.com
CHUPPS AUCTION CO.
Dale & Maria Chupp, Coldwell Banker Neokla Select , (918) 630-049561
Classifieds Work!
755-3311 check out our website
ORDINANCE NO. 1191
NAME CHANGE
Tuesday, April 27 | Starts @ 9:33 AM • 8001 S. 145th W. Ave, Sapulpa, OK ONSITE AND ONLINE BIDDING: LOTS 408-433 ON SIMULCAST @ 12:01 PM
Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Dated this 16 day of April, 2021.
IN RE: The name of: Lori Colleen Grooms
Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. Chapter 32, Article VI, entitled Offenses Involving Public Safety, of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended by repealing in its entirety Division 3 thereof, entitled COVID-19 Virus Control Regulations, and the Council hereby terminates the state of emergency within the City heretofore declared by the Council with respect to the COVID-19 Virus, all to have an effective date and time of 11:59 PM on April 30, 2021. SECTION 2. All ordinances and resolutions or parts of same in conflict herewith, to the extent of such conflict, are hereby repealed.
okcfriday.com print replica • sports • photos articles • and more!
SECTION 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. SECTION 4. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of April, 2021. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of April, 2021 ATTEST:
Sody Clements Mayor
Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
LPXLP
MOVING? Take FRIDAY with you Call 4057553311, x301, Email: jennifer@okcfriday.com, or visit okcfriday.com
Business Directory
The Code Breaker, Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race - Walter Isaacson, (2021) The scope of this book can only be imagined by its title. But first, a word about the author, Walter Isaacson whose storied career is well known as chair of CNN, CEO of the Aspen Institute, editor of TIME, professor of history at Tulane, and author of Leonardo da Vinci; The Innovators; Steve Jobs; Kissinger, A Biography. Code Breaker is more than a tribute to Jennifer Doudna and other notable scientists who have burst on our consciousness during the recent pandemic. It covers three revolutions of modern time beginning
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 9
a hundred years ago with the atom and quantum theory; next coming in the second half of the 20th Century, the information technology of the 1950’s with the microchip, computers, internet. Enter the third revolution, that of joining life science and digital coding. The fascinating history of this journey gives life to the names and careers in raw science as well as those involved in genomes, bacteria, viruses, cures and preventions of diseases and mutations in our lives. Stories and photographs follow these people who have worked and competed, confronted coronavirus, and present the modern-day miracles that we meet. Their names are global and backgrounds range from growing up in poverty in China to the hallowed labs of Stanford, Harvard, and Cold Spring Harbor. Interwoven with these people, Jennifer
Doudna’s guiding hand in CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) makes exciting reading as well as a look into the moral and ethical problems that come from each new find. The genius, collaboration and competition of these heroes of science resulted in three competing companies, CRISPR Therapeutics, EDITAS Medicine, and Intellia Therapeutics. There are many side trips, and the book almost begins to sound like science-fiction as Doudna ventures further into the arena of gene technology. Mad scientists converge, discover, meld, and uncover in a swirl that leads two of them to claim for a business maxim: “Don’t fight over divvying up the proceeds until you finish robbing the stagecoach.” As CRISPRS RNA, press on, the making of a Nobel Prize in Chemistry began for Jennifer
and Emmanelle Charpetier began. One of the many side trips even resulted in the artificial insemination of genes which resulted in the birth of twin girls. The plot really thickens here as ethics, choices, decisions and who makes them take center stage. Out of the chaos in 2020 Emmanelle Charpentier and Jennifer are awarded the 2020 prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry about “rewriting
the circle of life.” This recognition was one more step in the world of science, and a giant step forward for the role of women in this field. There is so much to appreciate in Code about the Doudna – Charpentier’s role in vaccines, and the Covid-19 breakthrough. The marvel and the people who made it happen are described with Isaacson’s own genius and style in the telling so that with awe and confi-
dence we can anticipate the waves of the future in our amazing world. As it bounces from problems to solutions to dreams and visions of the future, the reader knows that if ever there is a must read, The Code Breaker, Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race qualifies. Thank you, Full Circle Book Store, for sharing this book with FRIDAY readers. Patti Leeman
755-3311
Locallyowned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com A&T Mechanical Heat & Air Services INC 1015 Waterwood Parkway, Suite I-100 Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 810-8891 Keedo Clothes 12100 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 607-0887 Denner Roofing Co, LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ Kathryn Vaught Interiors 1807 Guilford Lane, by appointment only Nichols Hills, OK 73120 (405) 843-1410 Cheek Ranch Black Label Beef CheekRanch.com (405) 236-5175 Chiki Chiki Boom, LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 210-7248 chikichikiboom@ cox.net Route 66 Tire and Automotive 1815 E. 2nd St. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 503-4707 Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 Dr. Kenneth Plank, O.D., Visual-Eyes 9648 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 749-2002
LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800 The Beef Jerky Emporium and Gourmet Foods 810 W. Danforth Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 359-8200 FA Highly Countertops 3800 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 943-1988 Ketch Design Centre 4416 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 525-7757 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com 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) 943-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com
Direct Diamond 12325 N. May, Suite No. 124 Oklahoma City OK 73120 (405) 748-7474 www.dddiamonds.com
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com
BancFirst 101 N. Broadway, Ste 950 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 270-1009 Bancfirst.com
We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com
Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com
Jane O’Toole RE/MAX Preferred Properties 9520 N. May Ave. No.110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-4848 (405) 620-7543
Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com
Metro Gymnastics 7420 Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-5308 Metrogymokc.com
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com
McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com
Mood Party Rentals LLC 224 NE 46th Oklahoma Ci ty, OK 73105 (405) 840-2081 moodpartyrentals.com
J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com
CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com
Gas Station Coffee P.O. Box 18527 Oklahoma City, OK 73154 (888) 542-7760 gscoffee.com
Nations Title Agency of OK 5715 N. Western, Ste. G Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 605-0700 nationstitle.com
Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com
Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com
Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com
Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233
Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Gordon Stuart 6500 North Western Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-6500 gordon stuart.com
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758
Editorial Page
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 10
OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
MEMBER OF We 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, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
Funny things start happening at age 50 T
his column is for all folks who are 49 or who would like to know what happens when you get there. (I know some.) I have done a lot of research by talking to persons who have hit 50, the age funny things start happening around you. Not in order of importance, here are some: 1. Doctors start telling you you’re in excellent shape, for your age. (That is not the report I want.) 2. Ordinary people keep saying “you look great.” Persons who say that do not finish it like your doctor does, but you can tell from the sound of their voice that’s what they mean. They’re just more polite. 3. Some even go so far as to say, “How do you stay looking so young?” or even, “When did you start dying your hair white?”
The Best of J. Leland Gourley
4. Those dern teenage shoe buyers for big department store chains or category killers quit buying shoes in your width. 5. Dry cleaners start shrinking more of your clothes. I know they do it because I go to Pacer Fitness Center 3 or 4 times a week and play tennis (singles) every Sunday at the Country Club. I usually win. My opponent says “well, you ought to. You’re older than I am.” 6. The Department of Transportation starts making highway signs in smaller letters. 7. They start making wine stronger because if you have a second glass you have a headache the next day. 8. Architects start designing stair steps narrower and higher.
9. Somebody sneaks in your house and sets the thermostat lower in the summer AND the winter. 10. More girls in shopping centers have navels than they used to. 11. General Electric has started making their light bulbs a lot weaker than they used to. 12. You get a lot more e-mails wanting to sell you Viagra and/or enlarge your body parts. 13. Mother Nature wakes you up to go to the bathroom more times every night. 14. Joe Castiglione moves my seat at Gaylord Stadium at OU higher up every year. 15. Nostalgia starts playing dirty tricks on you and makes you think those were “the good old days” when you were in the Army. 16. Airport security folks want you to take off an additional garment every time you go through the line to the plane. 17. Pacer keeps adding another lap to make your walk into a mile. Happy birthday, 49ers!
Send your letters to the Editor to: Editor, OKC FRIDAY, PO Box 20340, Okla. City, OK 73156 or email: vicki@okcfriday.com
Your Fridayland Caucus
OKC FRIDAY OKC FRIDAY Nichols Hills Publishing Company PHONE 405-755-3311 www.okcfriday.com 10801 N. Quail Plaza Drive, OKC PO Box 20340 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 VICKI CLARK GOURLEY, CEO & Publisher ROSE LANE, Editor & Deputy Publisher MARY McCUTCHEON, Publisher’s Assistant LOVINA MORGAN, Senior Advertising Account Exec. JASON JEWELL, Production Mgr., Web & Sports Editor JENNIFER CLARK, Legals Mgr./Circulation/Classifieds JOY RICHARDSON, Social and Travel Contributor -------------------------KELLY CLARK, CIO/CISO --------------------------JAY L. GOURLEY, Vice Chairman Emeritus JANNA L. GOURLEY ROUSEY, Secretary Emerita J. LELAND GOURLEY, FOUNDER
Students
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 11
Heritage Hall celebrates faculty and staff H
ard working. Brilliant. Empathetic. Creative. Valued. Kind. These were among the words used by students across divisions to describe Heritage Hall’s faculty and staff, whose immeasurable contributions to our school were recently recognized by the Heritage Hall School Patrons Association (HHSPA) during its annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week. The slate of activities kicked off with Mindful Monday, which provided faculty and staff opportunities to decompress, relax, and reflect while enjoying meditation and spa offerings. The rest of the week could be summed up by one word – delicious! From
On Dean’s List Jillian Kim from Oklahoma City, OK, has been named to DePauw University's Fall 2020 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Founded in 1837, DePauw University is a top-ranked, 100 percent residential, private liberal arts university in Greencastle, Ind.
by Wesley Jansen IHALL HAPPENINGS
Taco Tuesday’s taco bar lunch to Wake-Up Wednesday’s fruit and beverage stations, there was no shortage of delectable treats. The week concluded with an appreciation luncheon set to this year’s theme, “Thank you for helping our children grow.” Inspired by the week’s events, students shared some of their favorite memories of Heritage Hall’s faculty and staff. “One day last year during advisory, I saw Mr. Morris (who is fair-
OKC Beautiful Scholarship Mount St. Mary student, Ethan O'Connor, accepts a $2,500 service scholarship from OKC Beautiful. Ethan was awarded with this honor at the OKC Beautiful luncheon.
ly tall) standing under the mini basketball goal, so, of course I had to take the opportunity to dunk on my eighth grade science teacher,” joked freshman Gray Ferguson. Sophomore Larsen Van Horn said: “During my first year at Heritage Hall, I was especially nervous for my first advisory meeting with Dr. Chris Hamel. Everyone else in the group seemed to know each other well, so I didn’t talk much. After the second meeting, I stayed behind to speak with Dr. Hamel, who said, ‘You’re going to do great at Heritage Hall. It might take a while to learn your way around and make new friends, but I’ve been here a long time and this is a great
school.’ Somehow I knew it was going to be fine. His encouragement helped me a lot that first year.” Junior Gary Smith recalled: “At the start of my junior year, I had a thoughtful discussion with Mrs. Ami Steelman regarding an Independent Studies Program project focused on data science. She helped me to sharpen my project goals and focus, and to tailor my project to expand my existing interests in computer science. Mrs. Steelman has been an invaluable mentor, regularly reviewing my project progress and pitfalls, and further developing my administrative and leadership talents.” Senior Izzy Burton stated, “One of my
favorite memories is of Mrs. Jenny Ferguson making our precalculus class cookies. We hung out, ate cookies, and worked on our math. I like that the focus is both on learning and building relationships.” These are just a few
April 23 Hilarie Blaney David Ernst Susan Frank Kimberly Fuller Covelle Harkins John T. Hull Tom Hunzicker Timothy Lewis Ricky Lutz Brooke Phillips Wendy Smith April 24 Rebecca Brawley Ken Boyer Tracy Boykin Katie Collier Corey Cooks Pattie Henry Josie Jeanette Jedlicka Kraig May Jack Markley John Perkins Gail Putnam Molly Reid Gary Smith Heather Turner Lorah Ward April 25 Clairece Bair Sandy Braucht Tom Dorr Suzanne Hicks Barbara Kerrick Dana Marshall Greg McCracken Dick Muehleisen Tristan Ratliff Lucinda Salazar Terri Stephens John Wood-McCain Penny Vo April 26 Ceil Abbott Andrea Bair Jeff Baxter Deane Burnett
examples of the meaningful interactions that students have with faculty and staff every day at Heritage Hall. On behalf of the entire student body, THANK YOU, for the difference you make in all of our lives.
Melissa Catron Jane Collins Jay Ferguson Jessica Haddad Lauren Hunter Angie Luetkemeyer Eloise McEldowney Kery Mueller Eudeana Newcomb Marci Rhodes Sidney Williams April 27 Jari Askins Kevin Carver Randy Corp Kay Brecht Dunaway Suzanne Fenwick Bud Harris Sarah Meade Tonya Moore Mary Poole Leonard Savage Susie Waugh April 28 Brenda Buschman Benjamin Davis Elizabeth Degraffenried Lee Holmes Craig Oller Mia Seminoff Ruth Thomas Leta Weise Gary Williams Jill Willis April 29 Kira Clark Thomas Corbett John Darling Dick Dugger Nila Harmor Gail Hutton Randy Lewis Marion Perry Miller Judy Neville Chloe Shelby James R. Tolbert III Ron Walker
Obituary
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 12
Editor’s note: This obituary was printed in the April 16 edition of OKC FRIDAY without Ann Noble Brown’s complete name. The newspaper regrets the error.
Ann Noble Brown 1930-2021 Ann Elizabeth Noble was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., at St. Anthony Hospital. The youngest of three children born to Samuel Lloyd Noble and Vivian Bilby Noble, she grew
up in Ardmore, Okla. In her early years she also spent summers in California, where the family traveled to escape the Depression-era dust which aggravated her older brother's asthma. Her mother died of pneumonia in the preantibiotic era, when Ann
was only six. After the tragic loss of her mother, Ann continued to be blessed with the strong and loving maternal presence of her grandmother Hattie Noble, housekeeper Nora Shaffer and her aunt Mary Tolbert. She and her brothers attended school and lived in La Jolla, Calif., in a small house overlooking the cove, for the next two years. On returning to Ardmore, they moved into the house on D Street which had been purchased shortly before their mother's death. Ann learned early to cook, sew, be a gracious hostess and, of necessity, help run a household. She graduated from Ardmore High School in 1948. She attended Mills College in Oakland for two years, always retaining a fondness for the Bay Area and Tony Bennett's “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” After her father died suddenly late in her sophomore year, she returned home and attended OU as a junior. She fell in love with a young Navy lieutenant, Dr. David Brown, older brother of a high school classmate. When David returned from Korea for duty in San Diego, they were married in Ardmore on Nov. 18, 1951. After a honeymoon in Santa Fe, N.M., the couple first lived in Corpus Christi, Texas, where David completed his tour at the naval hospital. In 1952 they moved to Oklahoma City, which would be home for the rest of their lives. Ann and David raised three children. Consummate housewife Ann learned to love traveling with her family in a pickup camper across the American West and into Canada. Later would come trav-
ANN NOBLE BROWN
els with friends in more spacious motor homes and cabin life in Lake City, Colo., over nearly 40 summers. Ladylike Ann also came to delight in donning rain gear, or sunglasses and hat, to share in David's love of fishing – enjoying many trips with dear friends to Lake Ouachita, Lake Fork, and Toledo Bend. She was a longtime trustee of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, established by her father. She was also a trustee on the boards of OCU, Heritage Hall, Harn Homestead and Omniplex (now Science Museum Oklahoma). She was a founding member of the Annie Oakley and Prix de West Societies at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. She was a 50-year member of Nichols Hills United Methodist Church. She resolutely supported and shared in David's work with the Heritage Foundation, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. Ann bequeaths to her family and all who knew her a legacy of kindness, companionable travel, Christian devotion, generosity and quiet charity, memorable home-cooked meals and love of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Vivian; by
her brothers, Sam and Ed; by her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Noble; and by her cousins, Margaret Baldridge and Bilby Wallace. She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, David Brown; her three children (and their spouses), Randy Brown (Susan Ross), Susan Brown (Bill McCoy), Marianne Rooney (Pat); her nine grandchildren, Patrick Rooney (Patterson), Turner Rooney (Gillian), Matthew Rooney (Katie), Clark Ruppert, Ellen Ruppert, Willy Ruppert, Jake Brown (Anna), Katie Brown and David Brown; her nine great-grandchildren, Emily, Caroline, and Brooks Brown; Patrick, Lucy, and Maggie Rooney; Turner and Luke Rooney; and Teddy Rooney; her cousins Carolyn Smith, Jim Tolbert (Beth), and Sara Orwig; and sistersin-law Maria Noble and Anne Falin. The family wish to thank the devoted caregivers of Kate's Angels and Integris Hospice. Her funeral will be Friday, April 16, at 10 a.m., at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, with alternatepew seating in the church and live streaming for those outside the sanctuary or at home. Visitation will be Thursday, April 15, at 4-6 p.m., at HahnCook/Street & Draper Funeral Home. Recognizing the persistent risk of COVID for many, the family wants no one to feel an obligation to attend. Memorials may be made to the Noble Research Institute, Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, or the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 13
Friday Events
Girls Night Out
- Photos by Rose Lane Kanela Huff hosted the Girls Night Out group. With Kanela, center in photo left, are Rawsie Boyles and Judy Reys Henderson. Above: Enjoying Kanela’s beautiful patio are Debbie South, Rosanne Quintero and Donna Allen.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Lynn Institute President and CEO Steve Petty, speaker Chan Hellman, Ph.D. and board member Steve Buck. The institute hosted its Hope Leadership Forum, On the Road to Hope, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
On the Road to Hope
Above: Northcare’s Adrienne Elder, Tonya Ratcliff and Lisa Buck. At right: Heath Thomas and Cheri Fuller. Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt was also a speaker.
Excursions
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 23, 2021, Page 14
My groveling skills: I should get credit for those W
ould you be interested in a YouTube tutorial in GROVELING? Or you’re welcome to come on over and I’ll teach you the choreography that goes with it, involves drooping of head, pouting and batting of eyelashes. In booking a hopedfor trip, I suggested husband Jerry use my credit card. Two days later it was missing. With a sassy snap of my head, I informed him that it was his fault (you can see where this is going), as I ALWAYS replace it in the same slot in my billfold. Wanting to be reinforced that I was correct, I cleaned out desk drawers, was gratified to find the remains of a cheese sandwich, the pet collar from a cat that had died 11 years ago and three one-cent postage stamps, but no credit card. Of course, I checked billfold and normal places – gone. I did a major revision of the boxes of stationery, a file cabinet, and even vacuumed chair cushions – no card. “See, what happens when you don’t place something back where it belongs?” I glared with haughty disdain. I called the credit card company and
informed the long-suffering customer service lady that MY HUSBAND had lost MY credit card. She kept insisting, “It happens.” Stomping off to the grocery store, I fumed. In getting out an alternate credit card I saw something hiding behind my new REAL ID driver’s license. Same perfect symmetry of size and shape as the license, easy to miss - my lost credit card – not in its proper place. Here, I will have to confess, I had about a 15-second dilemma – but living with the omission that it was probably my fault would haunt me. I returned home. Squaring my shoulders while jamming my fists on my hips, I did what any woman would do. “You sneak!” I thundered, “You found it and put it back in my billfold when I wasn’t looking.” I was not convincing. There is a pitiful shuffle and a Quasimodo hunch that goes
along with “grovel” and one must make a master chef Giada De Laurentiis meal, a lot of cooing and sad face and “I’m sorry” said at intervals for two days. Mind you, husband has taken my cell phone along with his when he left in the morning on two different occasions. He offered not even an embarrassed look, certainly devoid of grovel, even though I had spent hours trying to find my phone. The secret to our long marriage is my superior grovel technique. Though, admittedly, it is seldom used. I’m not usually wrong. He made me call the credit card company and see if they could cancel the order for a new card, which I knew was a no, but I was in no position to refuse. And I had to tell the lady that I had blamed my husband for losing it but had misplaced it myself. You cannot even imagine how he held in his enjoyment of that, lips quivering with silent giggles. When do I get on the receiving end of a majestic grovel? I’m still waiting for him to admit he hid it back in my billfold. I do not like him.
On the hunt Beth Hammack and Janie Axton act all giddy about finding Easter eggs, adults acting like kids.
- Photos by Joy Richardson
After really feeling Troy Wilson's sadness at only finding four eggs, Jerry Richardson gives Troy a little hint.
You can always count on Jim Hammack to get in the spirit of an adventure, here, he skips like a little kid at his egg discovery.
Among the dead bushes and empty flower pots, Janie Axton thinks she sees a prize.