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Derby fun Victoria Wood’s Kentucky Derby Soiree included raffles, a silent auction and a hat contest. See who all was there, Page 12.
Count the black and white morterboards in our May 28 regular edition. (The ones in our special Salute to the Class of 2021 do not count!) Email your total to rose@okcfriday.com by 5 p.m., Thursday, June 3. If there is more than one correct answer, we will draw for a $100 prize.
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Global Vision names Lifetime Achievement honoree Sister Cities International OKC announced its Global Vision Lifetime Achievement Award would be presented to Mary Blankenship Pointer at its Nov. 18 luncheon. Pointer served as president of SCI OKC for three years before being elected to the national SCI board.
During her term as the head of the Oklahoma City organization, she raised membership by 10-fold and raised record amounts of money for SCI OKC. Among her many accomplishments for SCI OKC, she petitioned the city for a sign showing OKC’s sister cities, the direction and miles away. It is
installed in front of the train station. She arranged a trip to Houston for officers to meet with Taiwan’s Director-General. SCI OKC has two sister cities in Taiwan, Taipei and Tainan. Under her leadership, SCI OKC has hosted events honoring Piura, Peru; Puebla, Mexico; and Haikou, China.
Oklahoma Senior Follies are this weekend at UCO The Oklahoma Senior Follies presents its 10th anniversary show Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23. Both are 2 p.m. matinees.
The extravaganza takes the stage at Mitchell Hall Theatre at UCO in Edmond. Founded by Bobbie Burbridge Lane, the first
Linda Wright Piro, center, stars in the Senior Follies with Margie Peeble, left, and Barbara Giager.
Senior Follies was presented in 2011 and starred outstanding local performers 55 years of age and up. Directed by Billie Thrash, this year honors past years’ beauties and kings, and features singers, dancers and comedians. A highlight of the show will be almost 100-year-old Betty Windsor, who was a beauty in the 2011 show. Guest stars are Kyle Dillingham, Middle Sister with Susan Pierce and Robin Brooks, jazz guitarist and singer Steve Coleman and singer Gary Parks. Tickets are available by calling the Mitchell Hall box office, (405) 974-3375.
Also honored at the Global Vision Awards luncheon will be Richard L. Sias, Global Vision Philanthropist Award; Russell Perry, Global Vision Humanitarian Award; and Major General Billy Bowden, Global Vision, Leadership Service Award. Pointer said her goal is to serve the commu-
nity both at work and with volunteer time. “It is exciting to help people achieve their personal goals and the goals for their companies,” she said. “By working together, we create a better Oklahoma for generations to come. In my volunteer time, it is exciting to help provide a better quality of life.”
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STATE CHAMPS!
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The Mount St. Mary boys soccer team celebrates after winning the Class 3A state championship last Friday at Taft Stadium. The Rockets beat Crooked Oak, 1-0, to claim their second title in school history. See Sports, Page 6
New mayors have big plans for Nichols Hills, The Village By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Recent elections mean new city leadership for the approximately 13,502 Fridayland residents who live in Nichols Hills and The Village. Councilmembers in both cities just elected new mayors to serve oneyear terms on their respective city councils. Mayor Peter Hoffman has called Nichols Hills home since the mid1950s while Mayor Sonny Wilkinson has called The Village home since purchasing his first house in 2013. Both have served as City Council members more than one term, and both have served as mayor before. Nichols Hills Mayor Hoffman has represented the residents of Ward Two for the past 15 years, serving five three-year terms beginning in 2007. He was unanimously reelected by his council peers to serve his fifth term as mayor. He previously served as
mayor in 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018. The Village Mayor Wilkinson has represented the residents of Ward Five for three two-year terms beginning in 2015. This will be his second term as mayor after being unanimously reelected mayor by The Village city council earlier this month. He previously served as mayor in 2018. The mayors and vice mayors of both cities are rotated between sitting council members. Hoffman attended Casady School, has a bachelor of arts degree from Southern Methodist University and an MBA graduate degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. He is a private investor and has been successful in helping build several companies. He is cofounder of Vertec Polymers, Inc., an advanced polymer company located See MAYORS, Page 3
The Heritage Hall baseball team is all smiles after capturing the Class 4A state championship last Saturday in Shawnee. The Chargers rallied for a 1210 victory against Verdigris in the final. See Sports, Page 7
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Ten Years of Follies Beauties
Senior Follies hosts luncheon for 10 years of Follies Beauties Each year the Senior Follies hosts a luncheon for all past beauties and introduces the new ones. For its 10th Anniversary show, the Follies invited all former beauties to the luncheon at The Greens Country Club. All the former beauties will be in the show at UCO Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. In photo, seated from left is Renata Wiggins, Patti Mellow and Cheryl Clements. Standing, Mary Blankenship Pointer, left, and Carol Sander.
Former beauties Terry Neese, seated, Billie Rodely, left, and Linda Wright Piro.
Lolly Anderson, left, with her mom, Betty Catching, center, and Terri Cooper.
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MAYORS From Page 1 in Houston, Texas. “It is such an honor to be in this trusted position. I am forever grateful each day for the opportunity to serve, lead and obsess over every detail involving our wonderful community,” said Hoffman in a message to the community. “Nichols Hills is a special place, a living treasure, and one that I have loved ever since our family first moved here in the mid-1950s. “I will never forget the feelings of good energy and overall happiness I felt as a young boy growing up here. It was wondrous. Nichols Hills felt like a beautiful sanctuary to me. And these feelings grew even stronger as I watched my father (Peter Hoffman, Sr.) become a member of our first City Council and ultimately our third mayor. And so, my love of Nichols Hills continues to this day, as helping our city grow and prosper remains one of the most important things in my life.” In The Village, Mayor Wilkinson is the senior director of development and planned giving for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in multidisciplinary studies in political science and nonprofit management. Both mayors have big plans for their terms of office. In Nichols Hills, Mayor Hoffman said the city has come far in the past year and residents have many to thank. “There are my awesome partner council members, the best-ever city manager and staff and our many devoted and passionate commission and committee chairpeople and members who do so much invaluable heavy lifting behind the scenes. We have the best team ever assembled!” said Hoffman. “But there is always more to do. We must continue to enhance our infrastructure by rebuilding our roads and upgrading the sewer and water systems.” Quality of life is key, he said. “We must continue beautifying all our wonderful parks and open spaces including many of the border areas which encircle our city,” he said. “The safety and security of our residents and employees is paramount and we must do whatever is necessary to ensure that all feel and are safe and secure.
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“Both remodeling and new home construction are accelerating in our city and it is critical that we make sure that each effort represents the best possible solution of a particular area. This takes constant vigilance on the part of many, but especially by our amazing building commissioners and code oriented staff.” Wilkinson said that during his first term as mayor of The Village, the council approved new design guidelines for commercial developments, developed and approved a master plan for city parks, established the new TIF district as a result of the expansion of Love’s campus, approved a new ordinance to restrict the parking of boats and RVs in driveways and began the Britton Road construction project. “During my second term as mayor, I want to work with the council on
improving every corner of the city and ensuring the city is working for everyone living here,” he said. “As a city with a small footprint like ours, but in the middle of the state’s largest metropolitan area, we have an incredible opportunity to ensure each resident is heard and benefits from the improvements we put into place. I’d like to continue the improvements to our parks and even start looking at how we could create a city park south of Britton Road.” He said the city has had plans for several years to improve the area around City Hall, the Love’s campus and the library with a linear park along Vineyard Blvd., a gathering place for the city, and possibly a dog park. “I’d like to see the council and city as a whole consider the creation of a Parks Commission which would be a group of residents who could make recommendations to the council about future improvements to the parks, ensure they are being maintained and used, and help plan various activities throughout the year,” Wilkinson said. “We’ve seen great progress with our street and park improvements,
and are now seeing sidewalks constructed across the city,” he said. “These are the result of a bond package approved by voters in 2018. When we were talking to voters about those projects and the initial bonds, I was always clear that these would get us started but to complete our parks master plan and the Village Vision plan we’d need to consider additional bonds down the road. “I think the time is right to start that conversation and begin thinking through what road, drainage, sidewalk, park, and other projects we should consider. Everything starts with a conversation, and that’s what we’ve got to start now.”
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS June 3 • Night at the DriveIn Join OK Humane for a night at the Winches ter DriveIn, with a feature presentation of The Secret Life of Pets. This family friendly evening of fun supports OK Humane’s lifesaving work. Gates open at 7:00 pm. Show begins at dark. Get tickets at okhumane.org. June 3 • Shine a Light Please join Sunbeam Family Services at the 7th annual Shine a Light event, which includes, dinner, drinks, and inspiring stories of hope at the Omni OKC Hotel. With your support, we can “Shine a Light” on the needs of our community, inspire hope, and help even more of our neighbors find their light. Reception begins at 6:00 with dinner and program from 7:008:30 pm. Tickets at sunbeam familyservices.org. June 12 • Purple Sash A fun, easy way to help the women, chil dren and men at YWCA OKC is to attend Purple Sash. Purple Sash is always a night to remember. Come dressed in fun cocktail attire (black
OK Film Bill Passes
June 6 & 13 • Twilight Concert Arts Council Oklahoma City (ACOKC) announces Sunday Twilight Concert Series 2021, an inperson and livestream event this summer. The first two performances, sched uled June 6 and 13, is at The Jones Assembly patio. All other performances are on the Devon Lawn in the Myriad Gardens. Sunday Twilight Concert Series is a free outdoor con cert series that works to bring the arts and the community together each summer. The June 6 concert is American Roots Artist Noah Engh. Visit artscouncilokc.com/twi light/ and ACOKC’s Facebook event page to see the full summer lineup and inperson viewing details. Livestream performances are available on Facebook and YouTube. tie optional) and enjoy a delicious plat ed meal, a live and silent auction. Leave the night knowing you helped raise valu able dollars for vic tims of domestic vio lence so they receive emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy and much more. All services are provided free of cost to vic tims, and would not be possible without your generous sup port. Checkin begins at 6:00 pm and the program is at 7:00 pm at the National Cow boy & Western Her itage Museum. Indi vidual tickets are $300 at ywcaokc.org.
will be a hybrid inper son and virtual event to celebrate the work Parent Promise/Pre vent Child Abuse Okla homa is doing to build stronger families, healthier children and brighter futures. Come dressed in your favorite sports team’s regalia. Event sponsor ship is now available and responses are encouraged by June 1 to receive all sponsor benefits. For event details visit parent promise.org/melody lane.
THIS WEEKEND
May 2223 • Senior Follies Local, talented sen iors present its 10th Aug. 28 • anniversary variety Fanfare Tailgate Party show this weekend at Mark your calendars 2 pm Saturday and for Melody Lane’s Sunday at Mitchell 25thanniversary Hall Theatre at OCU event at the Oklahoma in Edmond. Tickets are available by call City Golf and Country Club. This year’s event ing (405) 9743375.
N EW D ATES 2021 Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble Sept. 19 Kane Brown Oct. 14 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham Jan. 27, 2022 Elton John Jan. 30, 2022 JoJo Siwa Feb. 1, 2022 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 14, 2022 Zoo Amphitheatre: Matchbox Twenty June 22 STYX & Collective Soul June 27 Judas Priest Oct. 16
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Theatre: Heartbreak House (3rd Act Theatre)thru May 24 Peter and the Wolf (OKCPHIL) May 23 Grease (Lyric) June 1527 Master Class (Lyric) Sept. 15Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall: Mozart (OKCPHIL) June 5 Music From Home (OKCPHIL) June 1112 My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) Sept.28Oct.3 Neil Degrasse Tyson Oct. 5 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Kelli O’Hara Awards May 26
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he Oklahoma Senate is expected to pass SB 608 this week, sending the Oklahoma Film Incentive Bill to the Governor’s desk, where Governor Kevin Stitt is likely to sign. The new film bill, run by Senator Chuck Hall and Representative Scott Fetgatter, creates an incentive rebate program, administered by the Department of Commerce and the Tax Commission, that provides rebates for certain film and television series projects filmed or produced in Oklahoma. The big news is the increase of the rebate fund to $50 million. According to Emily McPherson’s overview in the Oklahoma Legislature Bill Summaries, the total amount of rebate payments conditionally pre-qualified by the Department each fiscal year shall not exceed $50 million, split into $12.5 million for projects with total expenditures of less than $7.5 million, and $37.5 million for projects with total expenditures of $7.5 million or more. The provisions of the measure expire on June 30, 2031. There has been some lastminute debate between a $30 million and $50 million cap, but the larger amount is expected to hold on for the Governor’s signature. Either way, it will be a fantastic increase. The Oklahoma
Chuck Wagon Festival Celebration of Hope 2021 Miss Oklahoma USA Heritage Hall Social deadCenter Film Festival United Way Gala OPUS XI Wes Welker Golf Tourney Festival of the Arts
Motion Picture Alliance estimates that Oklahoma based productions will spend $161.7 million in 2021 with a projected $100 million in total Oklahoma wages. That is great news because just last year in 2020, 14,000 Oklahoma students enrolled in film related studies at career techs, colleges, and universities across Oklahoma. This bill ensures there will be more jobs available to keep those creative graduates here in Oklahoma. The program will be administered similarly to the previous programs that have been in place since 2001. Film productions will have to pre-qualify according to a set of criteria, complete their productions, audit their Oklahoma specific spending, and then receive a rebate on portions of the money that was spent. The new program includes more specific criteria for getting productions to film in rural areas, commit to multiple productions, and use our brand-new soundstages and post production facilities. The film incentive bill provides a 20% baseline rebate for films that use Oklaho-
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ma apprentices through our workforce programs and include Oklahoma in the credits. Additional incentives include 3% for using Oklahoma music or post-production facilities, 5% for shooting on a certified soundstage, 3% for filming in rural counties with less than 250,000 population, 2% for filming in municipality less than 13,000 in population, and 5% for filming a TV series or multi-picture deal (3 films in 3 years). The highest possible rebate is 38% of direct Oklahoma spending. While hundreds have helped the film industry get to this point, your local Fridayland neighbors have certainly led the way: Casady graduate Gray Frederickson and Fritz Kiersch launched film programs at OCCC and OCU and created films in the early 2000’s with Mark Stansberry at Graymark Productions. Bishop McGuinness graduate Nathan Gardocki built the state’s largest equipment rental company as a student at Oklahoma City University. And, McGuinness graduate Matt Payne and his Co-CEO Rachel Cannon turned the Cox Convention Center into the biggest soundstage in the Southwest. This is the beginning of a new era in Oklahoma film. Get ready for your closeup!
Prix de West Paseo Arts Festival Redbud Classic Western Heritage Awards Annie Oakley Luncheon Memorial Marathon Rodeo Hall of Fame Beaux Arts Ball
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Support local business owners at Make Ready Market The fourth Make Ready Market is May 22 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Make Ready collective, located at 220 NW 13th St. in Midtown. Make Ready Market is a monthly, outdoor shopping event promoting and supporting local business owners, artists and entrepreneurs, and will feature locallymade or locally-grown products like clothing, flowers, skincare products, jewelry, art, pottery and food. There’s no cost to enter and shop, and since the event is outside, masks are not required. The first three Make Ready Market events saw hundreds of shoppers in just a short window of time, and
was a hit for local vendors. “Make Ready Market is all about letting newly-started local businesses have a chance to get out there and connect with new customers,” said Carly Sowecke, owner of Field Study Clothing, who organized the Make Ready Market along with the other tenants of the Make Ready collective. “Most of the participants don’t even have their own offices or storefronts yet, so this is truly all about supporting brand new businesses.” The Make Ready spaces are a new Midtown development marketed as an incubator space for
new businesses to demonstrate a proof of concept or test out a storefront operation. The Make Ready Market is designed as an extension of that ethos and purpose. “We all love to shop local around the holidays, when we’re buying gifts for others,” said Sowecke. “Make Ready Market aims to provide that same opportunity every single month.” At Field Study, we believe certain things are worth slowing down and enjoying. That’s why we deal in slow fashion: Beautiful, memorable, limited-time-only styles, all made by hand, using sustainable sources and materials.
We’re proud to be a womanowned, OKC small business, with great neighboring vendors in the Make Ready collective. To learn more about Field Study, or Make Ready Market, visit fieldstudyclothing.com or follow @mademakeready on social media.
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Students
Touring Casady From left: Major Charles Avery, who oversees the Student Resource Officer program; Undersheriff Jim Anderson; Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III; County Commissioner Kevin Calvey; Casady's Director of Operations Jim Bonfiglio; and Deputy Ryan Gammon, who is the SRO on Casady's campus prepare to tour the campus. "I am proud to support the School Resource Officer at Casady and other schools,” Calvey said. “Our SROs, including Deputy Gammon at Casady, provide a great relationship with schools and law enforcement that strengthens both."
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Heritage Hall Model UN hosts conference
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arlier this month, the Heritage Hall Model United Nations (MUN) club held its first on-campus MUN Conference. Representing delegates to the United Nations (UN), students practiced diplomacy and compromise while simulating UN committees working to pass varied resolutions related to the nuclear proliferation of North Korea. Topics under consideration included the denuclearization of North Korea and plans to achieve such a goal, as well as how to reach a pragmatic compromise with North Korea on global policy. Afterward, senior Dylan Welch (representing Russia) commented, “Following a long and harrowing
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HALL HAPPENINGS process, Russia formed a bloc with China, Norway, and various other countries to pass a resolution that we believe will successfully handle the issue.” According to Welch, the resolution involves the formation of an oversight committee composed of five nations, also agreed upon by North Korea, to oversee North Korean military activities and plans. Additionally, the resolution proposes the transfer of all future North Korean
imports of nuclear-fissile material into the energy sector rather than the military, as this would promote nuclear safety and stimulate a struggling economy. The event – organized by MUN Coach Dr. Chris Hamel and seniors Sydney Mays, Aidan McKirahan and Lilly Roberson – was held due to MUN conferences across the country going virtual because of COVID-19. Speaking on the situation, Mays remarked, “Physically attending a MUN conference is such a memorable and worthwhile experience, so it was unfortunate that we were unable to do so this year. However, we were extremely excited to host a conference of
our own and give every member an opportunity to fully participate in MUN.” In recognition of the top delegates and their accomplishments, the following awards were presented at the conclusion of the conference. • Best Parliamentary Procedure: senior Dylan Welch, Russia. • Best Position Paper: senior Sarah Curran, United Kingdom. • Dag Hammarskjöld (which is awarded to the best nation in crisis resolution): senior Eli Siatkowski, United States. • Best Delegate: senior Wesley Jansen, China. • Best Resolution: Chinese bloc.
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Sports Weekly SOCCER ROUNDUP | KELLEY TOPS IRISH GIRLS IN ‘BATTLE OF BISHOPS’ FOR 5A CROWN
Garcia’s goal propels Rockets to 3A title By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
Mount St. Mary’s Eric Jaquez (3) weaves his way through Crooked Oak defenders.
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Early in the first half, Mount St. Mary’s Abraham Garcia lined up a penalty kick and fired the ball toward the goal. Garcia’s 33rd goal of the season squirted through the Crooked Oak goalkeeper’s hands to give the Rockets a 1-0 lead. That’s all it took as Mount St. Mary’s physical play helped it dominate the second half and keep the Ruffnex from any real scoring opportunities to claim a 1-0 victory and the Class 3A state championship. The Rockets (16-3) also won the 4A crown in 2012 for the only other state title in school history. “This huge for our program,” coach Francois Boda said after the game. “We haven’t been to the finals in several years. Our players committed to rebuild the program and adapt to a more physical, European
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Mount St. Mary’s Abraham Garcia (10) looks to pass to a teammate during last Friday’s Class 3A state championship game against Crooked Oak. Garcia scored on a free kick early in the first half to help the Rockets to a 1-0 win.
style of play. I give all credit to them for responding and being willing to be coached.” After Garcia’s opening goal, the Rockets kept up the attack and tallied eight shots in the second half and held Crooked Oak to just two for the game.
The game was marred by a fight early in the second half, as both teams received red cards and each played the remaining 30 minutes down a player. “It was a tough, physical game,” Boda said. “I think both players got carried away. I
have a lot of respect for Crooked Oak’s coach and players.” Last Tuesday, Mount St. Mary cruised to a 41 victory at Tulsa’s Victory Christian in the semifinals. Eric Jaquez scored two goals, with Garcia and Lane Smith adding one goal each.
Irish girls fall to Tulsa Kelley in 5A championship game After not allowing a goal in their previous three playoff games, the McGuinness girls surrendered three in a 3-2 loss to Tulsa-Bishop Kelley last Friday in the 5A championship game at Rogers State in Claremore. The Irish (14-2) notched a 2-0 victory over Pryor last Tuesday in the semifinals, behind goals from Reese Roberts and Sabrina Guzman, to extend their season. In the first two rounds, McGuinness beat Lawton MacArthur and Ardmore.
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McGuinness’ Sabrina Guzman (24) fights for position against a Tulsa Kelley defender.
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BASEBALL ROUNDUP
TENNIS ROUNDUP
Chargers rally past Verdigris Knights net 1st state title to claim 4A championship Down 7-3 after the third inning last Saturday, the Heritage Hall baseball team rallied for nine runs over the fourth and fifth innings to secure a 12-10 win against Verdigris and claim the Class 4A state championship at Shawnee. The Chargers (29-5) forced a tie heading into their half of the
Colby Lewis and Brigham Evans belted extra-base hits, a triple for Lewis and a double for Evans, while Nick Keith had two singles and scored twice. Relief pitcher Bowen Bridges allowed three runs on three hits and struck out four over 21/3 innings to pick up the victory. Heritage Hall had a
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Bowen Bridges struck out four and allowed three runs over 2-1/3 innings to help Heritage Hall to a 12-10 win over Verdigris in the Class 4A championship game.
fifth inning and Gannon Allen blasted a solo homerun that ignited a 5-run explosion to seal the victory. Jackson Jobe, along with three others, collected two hits including a double off the top of the wall and drove in two runs.
much easier time with Marlow in the semifinals on Friday, opening an early lead and cruising to a 10-5 victory over the Outlaws. Allen batted 3-for-4, drove in a run and scored another, to lead the Chargers’ offense. Gray Thomas, among a
trio with two hits each, belted a solo homerun to open the second innings, while Jobe collected an RBI double and Austin Lemon scored twice and drove in a run. Jobe struck out 13 and allowed just a run on three hits over six innings to get the complete-game pitching victory. The Chargers opened with an 8-5 triumph against Poteau, as Jobe led the way with three hits, including a double and triple, two runs scored and a run batted in. Pitcher Brigham Evans surrendered five runs on six hits and struck out five in six innings for the win. Bridges struck out two of the three batters he faced in the seventh inning to pick up the save. MUSTANG TOPS ANTLERS IN SEMIS Held to just four hits, Deer Creek fell behind early and a lateinnings rally fell short in a 4-2 loss against Mustang in the 6A semifinals last Friday at Edmond Memorial. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Thanks to a pair of singles titles and a runner-up in doubles, the Crossings Christian boys tennis team captured its first-ever Class 5A state championship last Saturday at OKC Tennis Center. Daniel Haley earned his third state title in No. 1 singles with a 63, 6-4 win over Lawton Eisenhower’s Jacob Phelps in the championship match. The senior might have been the eighth player in state history to win four titles if last season hadn’t been canceled. Hunter DeMunbrun lost just one game in his final match to claim a 6-0, 6-1 victory against Claremore’s Tanner Steidly and the No. 2 singles crown. Where Crossings Christian dominated the singles, Heritage Hall took both doubles championships on the way to third place in the team standings. Wesley Jansen and Larson Van Horn defeated Crossings Christian’s Graham Clark and Parker Dillon, 6-4, 6-2, to win the No. 1 doubles title. Emerson Ritenour and Gray Ferguson cruised to a 6-0, 6-3 win against Carl Albert for the No. 2 doubles
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Heritage Hall’s Larson Van Horn fires a backhand during his doubles match at the Class 5A tournament.
crown. The Knights’ Gavin Clark and Kyler Kosanke rebounded from a tough loss in the quarterfinals to take fifth place. Meanwhile, Heritage Hall singles players Armando Russell and Duke Brim fell in the consolation quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively. McGuinness’ Sam Purnell reached the consolation quarterfinals in No. 2 singles, as did Tristan Nguyen and Ryan Schwartz in No. 1 doubles. Hutton Rhodes fell in the consolation first round in No. 1 singles. In other results, two Mount St. Mary players
qualified for the 4A tournament last weekend, also at OKC Tennis Center. Dane Malzahn finished sixth for the Rockets in No. 1 singles after a 6-1, 6-2 loss to Elk City’s Evan Senger in the consolation championship match. Malzahn won an exciting 3-set marathon in the consolation semifinals. Teammate Zane Hein got knocked out in the consolation first round. Deer Creek qualified in all four divisions in the 6A tournament, led by Evan Ivester who reached the consolation quarterfinals in No. 1 singles for the Antlers.
TRACK ROUNDUP | RICHARD, SCHERM, BRUNER, NEAVES, SEXTON EARN GOLD MEDALS
Irish girls run to 2nd at 5A state Keyed by a pair of gold-medal winners, the McGuinness girls track team finished second at the Class 5A state championship last Saturday in Ardmore. The Irish boys also grabbed fourth place thanks to a gold medal and two others inside the top 5. Julia Richard earned an individual gold medal to go along with one as the opening leg of the winning 1600meter relay team.
Richard picked her individual win in the 400 meters with a time of 59.38 seconds and breaking the tape just ahead of teammate Presley Parker in 59.81 seconds. Isabella Scherm rounded out the duo with a gold medal in the high jump on a winning leap of 5 feet, 4 inches, just two inches ahead of John Marshall’s Jaime Richardson. In the 1600 relay, Richard and Parker teamed up with Ari Maxwell and Sabrina Guzman for a 2-second win in 4 minutes, 9.84 seconds. Richard, Parker and
Maxwell also joined Ava Thielke to finish second in the 800 relay, just about a 1/3-second off the winning pace in 1:46.63. The McGuinness boys picked up a gold medal as Tyrell Bruner won the 110-meter hurdles by just a tenth-second ahead of the field. John Marshall’s Bryce Stephens medaled twice in the sprint events, claiming gold in the 100 meters by a fraction of a since in 10.73 seconds and missing out on a second win in the 200 by 0.05 seconds in 21.96 seconds. McGuinness’ Gabe Grim earned a silver
medal in the high jump, while Reid Henderson took fourth in the pole vault and Bruner was fifth in the long jump. Logan Pierce tied for fourth in the pole vault, with Taby Roy taking fifth in the 100 hurdles and Maxwell claiming sixth in the long jump. Margiznee Turner also scored points for the John Marshall girls with a seventh-place finish in the 100 meters and an eighth-place effort in the 200 meters. ANTLERS’ NEAVES CLAIMS 2 GOLDS A pair of Deer Creek
Deer Creek’s Rachel Neaves won gold medals in the discus and shot put at the Class 6A state meet.
athletes combined to earn three gold medals and another added a bronze for the Antlers at the 6A state championships at Edmond Santa Fe.
Rachel Neaves scored two gold medals in field events to help the Deer Creek girls to eighth in the team standings. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 14, 2021; Friday, May 21, 2021) IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PB-2021-377 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF ) CYNTHIA ANN KAY, Deceased ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors having claims against Cynthia Ann Kay, Deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative, Ronald Bennett, Jr., 2929 N. Utah Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107, on or before the following presentment date: July 6, 2021, or the same will be forever barred. DATED this 4 day of May, 2021.
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Mahogony Parker, as next of friend of Mahkeli Bowman has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Mahkeli Jewell Seanj Bowman to (b) Mahkeli Jewell Parker; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Mai of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 20 day of July, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2021-1082
/s/Ronald Bennett, Jr. Pro se 2929 North Utah Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Phone: (405)691-4949
NAME CHANGE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1083 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Booka T. Bostic has petitioned to change his/her name to Booker T. Bostic. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 17 day of June, 2021, before Judge Andrews in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse room 359. 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/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021)
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Annette Austin, as next of friend of Charles Williams has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Charles Williams to (b) Charles Marzett; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 26 day of May, 2021 at 10:15 o’clock a.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/Lisa Stephens (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
CV-2021-1113 IN RE: The name of: ) Adrian Isaiah Anderson ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Adrian Isaiah Anderson has petitioned to change his/her name to Adrian Isaiah Baeza. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:45 o’clock P.M. on the 1 day of July, 2021, before Judge Ogden at 1:45 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/L. Bell By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021)
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7th, 2021 for the construction of: PROJECT NO. WC-2102 2021 G.O. BOND ISSUE ELEVATED WATER TANK PAINTING PUBLIC WORKS WATER TOWER & WEST WATER TOWER Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7th, 2021 at Nichols City Hall. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a CD from Smith Roberts Baldischwiler, LLC, 100 N. E. 5 th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 upon a nonrefundable payment of $10.00 per CD. All bids shall remain on file at least fortyeight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Nichols Hills Public Works, located at 1009 N.W. 75 th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26 th , 2021. (See INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS for mandatory pre-bid conference requirements.) Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project. Dated this 11th day of May, 2021. Amanda Copeland CITY CLERK
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PG-2021-359 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Kevin Abraham A minor
Melanie Bradford is hereby appointed Temporary Guardian of Kevin Abraham. This Temporary Letter, and the statutory authority thereby granted, shall automatically expire, and be of no force and effect, after June 1, 2021, unless then extended by the Court. This matter is scheduled for Show Cause hearing or reviews, before the undersigned at 1:30, p.m. on the 1 day of June, 2021. SO ORDERED this 12 day of May, 2021. /s/Allen Welch Judge of the District Court
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OATH OF GUARDIAN I, Melanie Bradford, do solemnly swear that I will discharge all and singular the duties of Guardian of the children named hereinabove according to law and the best of my ability. /s/Melanie Bradford Guardian Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12 day of May, 2021. /s/Allen Welch Judge of the District Court
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021; Friday, May 28, 2021)
Case No. CV-2021-1094
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In the Matter of the Application of Mahogony Parker as next of friend of (child) Mahkeli Bowman to Change Her/His Name
In the Matter of the Application of Annette Austin as next of friend of (child) Charles Williams to Change Her/His Name
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021)
IN RE: The name of: Booka T. Bostic
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NICHOLS HILLS
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 21, 2021)
ORDINANCE NO. 1192 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-372 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING DRAINAGE INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR BUILDING COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATIONS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Section 50-372 is amended as follows, with new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 50-372. Application for Certificate of Approval. Applications for Certificates of Approval shall be filed with the City on forms provided by the City Clerk. Two originals and a digital version of the application and all required documents must be submitted. Applications must be certified by the owner(s) of the property. The following attachments (the details for which are stated in the application form), and all other information required by the application form, must accompany the application: ***** (b) For construction of a new main or secondary building, or construction of an addition to an existing main or secondary building: (1) (2)
A narrative describing the project. A survey, prepared by a licensed surveyor registered in this state, of the boundaries of the lot on which the building or addition to an existing main or secondary building is to be located. (3) Floor plans, renderings, elevation drawings, and other pertinent drawings. (4) A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the location of the proposed building or proposed addition to an existing main or secondary building on the lot, all easements, setbacks, curb cuts, and driveways. (5) A site plan of the project depicting all adjacent development. (6) Drainage information, including grading plans as detailed in subsection (e). (7) For new main or secondary buildings, a landscaping plan or planting plan as required by Section 50-133. For additions to main or secondary buildings, a landscaping plan or planting plan, as applicable, is required if changes to existing conditions are to be made. (8) For new main or secondary buildings, an exterior lighting plan. For additions to main or secondary buildings, an exterior lighting plan is required if changes to existing conditions are to be made. (9) For church, office, and commercial buildings, additional information may be required by the Building Commission. (10) For additions to buildings, pictures of the subject building(s). (11) Color and material samples, if available and if applicable to the proposed work. (12) Drawings, images, and plans showing details of the project, including information reflecting the impact on privacy of adjacent buildings. (13) The name and address of the proposed general contractor for the project. (14) Street-level front elevation for all street-facing sides, drawn to scale, showing buildings and yards on either side of the proposed project. ***** (e) For all applications, a certification from the engineer who prepared the required drainage plan that the proposed construction: (1) (2) (3)
does not change the point of stormwater discharge; and does not change the stormwater drainage from sheet flow to point discharge; and does not increase the flow to exceed the capacity of existing underground drainage pipes to the street.
consent to such circumstances from all affected adjacent property owners must be attached to the application. Further, the applicant must show the following, as applicable: (1)
Zero increase in impervious surface area. If the increase in impervious surface area (defined below) from the existing lot configuration to the proposed lot configuration is equal to or less than zero square feet, the applicant must provide a site plan showing the impervious area square footage of both the current site and the proposed site, with clear dimensions such that the square footage of impervious surface area is verifiable. The site plan must also show grading contours and flow arrows indicating the lot’s topography. (2) Increase in impervious surface area greater than zero square feet. If the increase in impervious surface area from the existing lot configuration to the proposed lot configuration is greater than zero square feet, the applicant must provide a site drainage plan, signed and sealed by a registered professional civil engineer, that delineates existing and proposed storm water runoff patterns. The site plan must also show grading contours and flow arrows indicating the lot’s topography. If the site plan indicates an increase in stormwater runoff onto adjacent property, the applicant must also provide: (a) site drainage calculations, signed and sealed by a registered professional civil engineer, showing the 100-year stormwater runoff for the historical and proposed layouts in all directions that affect adjacent properties; and (b) a site plan indicating the proposed efforts to be taken to direct stormwater to the street and/or storm sewer system and away from adjacent properties, such as yard drains and gutters. Any increase in point flows will not be permitted. Impervious surface means a surface that is hard and impenetrable that does not allow stormwater infiltration into the underlying soil. Impervious surfaces include streets, roofs, parking areas, driveways, swimming pools, and walkways, any one of which are made of asphalt, concrete, brick, stone, or plastics. For reference, pervious surface means a surface that allows the percolation of water into the underlying soil. Pervious surfaces include grass, mulched groundcover, planted areas, vegetated roofs, permeable paving, and porches and decks that are erected on pier foundations that maintain the covered lot surface’s water permeability underneath. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. 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.
Betty Windsor (from beauty to kickboxer) will be appearing on stage again at the Oklahoma Senior Follies. She graced the stage in the first Follies (2011). Betty is no ordinary centurion; no, she is AMAZING. She remains physically active and bubbles with positivity. Betty started running in her 50’s. She has run numerous track events winning hundreds of medals, participated in all kinds of exercise programs (Zumba, Kickboxing, Tap Dancing, line dancing and Jazzercize to name a few). She has a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Betty will turn 101 in August of this year!
PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of May, 2021. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of May, 2021. ATTEST:
E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor
Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
If such engineer cannot certify that (1) through (3) are true, written
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FA Highly Countertops 3800 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 943-1988 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
Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 943-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.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
Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com
State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com
Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
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
International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 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
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
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Nations Title Agency of OK 5715 N. Western, Ste. G Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 605-0700 nationstitle.com
Mood Party Rentals LLC 224 NE 46th Oklahoma Ci ty, OK 73105 (405) 840-2081 moodpartyrentals.com
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com
Gas Station Coffee P.O. Box 18527 Oklahoma City, OK 73154 (888) 542-7760 gscoffee.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126
Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758
Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 ll 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
Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848 Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
Locally-owned business listings are only $25 a month. Email rose@okcfriday.com for more information.
Editorial Page
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, May 21, 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
Looking back at Most Powerful list O
KC FRIDAY ballots for Most Powerful Oklahomans went into the mail last week. If you are one of the influential leaders who received one, I hope you will mark your choices and return it as soon as possible. People say to me, “It is always the same people winning the poll.” That’s right. In 1979 Edward L. Gaylord, publisher of The Oklahoman, won the Most Powerful Poll and ranked number one until his death. He was the most powerful man in Oklahoma, without question. Dean A. McGee ranked second, followed by David Boren, Henry Bellmon, and George Nigh.
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com
Gene Stipe ranked tenth. The power in this state tends to move slowly. For the last few years, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby topped the list and is likely to do so again this year after winning a couple of battles with the Governor. OKC Thunder owner Clay Bennett has ranked second in the years since he moved the team to Oklahoma City. It will be interesting to see if the team tanking and not allowing any fans in the arena will affect that. Speaking of Clay Bennett, in 1996, our story listed him along with Bill Cameron, David Griffin, Greg Love,
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and E.K. Gaylord II, publisher of the Daily Oklahoman as Outstanding Young Execs. In 2002, Edward L Gaylord still held the top spot but that year Senator Don Nichols and Governor Frank Keating moved into the top five. Brad Henry rocketed into the top five when he was sworn in as Governor in 2003. In 2007, Oklahoma celebrated its 100th year of statehood. Lee Allan Smith became “The Man of the Century” after staging all the events around the celebration. Christy Gaylord Everest succeeded her dad after he died. By 2010, our poll rated Larry Nichols as the “Most Powerful Oklahoman.” Nichols still topped the ballot in 2013, but Gov. Bill Anoatubby was climbing fast and ranked number five that year. There is so much history in FRIDAY after 47 years. We have bound books of all those years. Come by and browse.
Students
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, May 21, 2021, Page 11
Highly-anticipated OSSM prom is one of the best nights ever! By Anusha Fathepure OSSM Student Columnist As the school year came to a close, there was one big event that everyone on OSSM’s campus was excitedly waiting for. Prom has always been this very big event in my head, but it felt extra special this year. The whole school had this excited buzz around them in the
days leading up. Having missed prom last year seniors were thrilled to finally attend and for many juniors, like myself, this was their first prom. Prom preparations actually began the day before. We were given Friday off and everyone was in high gear doing their nails and putting the final touches on their outfits. The first event of Saturday was picture taking on
campus before we boarded the buses to the Petroleum Club in downtown Oklahoma City. Not only was it wonderful to be at the event place, but it was also super exhilarating because it was one of the first times our student body had left campus altogether for an event. The Petroleum Club was absolutely gorgeous with full glass walls that showed the
setting sun descent into night from all sides of Oklahoma City. I honestly got a little emotional while we neared the end of dancing as the senior song played. I was hit with the realization that there were only a few weeks left of school. Soon my seniors would leave for college and I would only have a year before I was in their place. I made sure to make this night count
From left: Genevieve Bartko, Kai Virani, Nancy Wang, Anusha Fathepure, Jane Gou, Stephanie Kim, Sarah Kim, Simren Shah, Dawn Thejus and Khushi Damani.
Selected for program MSM junior Rebekah Cleary has been accepted to the Four Star Leadership 2021 Program. The Four Star Leadership program is an internationally recognized program that provides students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through curriculum, speech and writing competitions and personal experiences with respected leaders.
Financial Literacy REBEKAH CLEARY
Rebekah is set to participate in a multiday program during the week of July 10-16 and will have numerous scholarship opportunities.
Quail Creek Bank recently donated $2,500 to Independence Charter Middle School to support the ongoing Financial Literacy partnership between the bank and school. From left: Dianna Pritchett, Quail Creek Bank Financial Literacy coordinator; Jamie West, Dean of Students; Amanda Mann, principal/superintendent, and Pammella Duran, Quail Creek Bank Financial Literacy coordinator.
with all my friends. After leaving the Petroleum Club, we headed back to campus where the student body quickly changed into our prom t-shirts and partied till 2 a.m. with rented inflatable obsta-
May 28 Christopher Bruner Jonathon Murrah Jerry Neff Pamela Neff Donald Quinten Melissa Sellars LeAnn Smith May 29 Dana Hobson Henry Jones Bair Molly Matheson Josh Smith Shannon Sutherland Vivian Waddell May 30 JoAnn Doser Anita Eischen Bryce Martin Amy McFarland Esther Rainey Matthew Rooney Jill Swyden May 31 Doris Clifton Ted Gumerson, Jr. Heather Jones Skip Lybrand Luann Schmeidel Tom Thomas, Jr. June 1 Emily Aust
cle courses. I can still feel the rubber burns on my legs! After a night of dinner, dancing, and fun, I can definitely say OSSM’s prom was one of the best nights of my life.
Jennifer Bentley Victoria Cudjo Midge Gustas Bill Hawk Rodney Kinslow Carol Mears Yen Nixon Ruthie Reavis Robert M. Rice Jim Root June 2 Caitlin Aust Nicole Bondurant Kathleen Coleson John Durie Keri Hallman Jim Irwin Gayle Jones Jim Meade Trent Mewbourn Margaret Monsour John Norman Lane Savage Margaret Swanson June 3 Clarence Conover Andrea Caston Daniel Chavez Beverly Franz Lauren Greer Laurie Miller Diane Kittredge Rettig
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Allied Arts
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Victoria Woods and ChapelWood Financial Services hosted the fifth annual Kentucky Derby Soiree for the benefit of Allied Arts. Above are, from left: Pat Carr, Billy Boyles and Victoria Woods. The party included raffles, silent auctions and hat contests.
Soiree runs for Allied Arts
Above: Jane Krizer, Rebecca Thompson and Cissy Lennon enjoy the party. Below: Judy Grimes and Debbie Naifeh. Judy won one of the hat contest categories.
Above: Larry Woods and Trish Liscom. Below: Christina Reese and Angie Bailey.
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Friends celebrate Dot Liles Dewayn Couts and Fran Kozakowski hosted a birthday part at Junior’s Supper Club for Dot Liles. There were more than 25 wellwishers in attendance.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Kay Manning, Junior’s owner Jim Shumsky and Cathy Costello wish Dot a Happy Birthday.
Guests include, above, Carla Joy and Terry Runnels; at top right, Barbara McMullin and Bob Davis; and, at right, Trish Liscom and Becky Ivans.
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