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Climate change, mental illness top concerns of 2021 grads

Rainbolt: ‘We must focus on education’

By Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern

By Vicki Gourley Publisher The Oklahoma City Rotary Club 29 hosted H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt, chairman emeritus and director of BancFirst Corp as its luncheon speaker. “We need to realize where we have been to know where we are going,” Rainbolt said. “If you want more of something, you have to put more in it. It’s a 25year challenge to change the trajectory. “The focus should be on education. The brain will be the commodity of the future.” Rainbolt urged the gathered business and civic leaders to invest in education for a better future for Oklahoma. The lack of natural

John Michael Williams, BancFirst Chairman Emeritus and Director Gene Rainbolt, Rotary President David Walters and Robert Dauffenbach during the meeting at which Rainbolt spoke.

resources in other states might have been a good thing for them, Rainbolt speculates because it forced them to seek other avenues of revenue. One of the charts in the packets he had at every place showed the ratio of per capita personal income (PCPI) and bachelor’s or higher degrees in the United States by state. Only seven states ranked lower than Oklahoma, with Massachusetts and

other northeastern states at the chart’s top. Oklahoma ranked at 25 percent with slightly less than $50,000 average income. With over 40 percent holding higher education degrees, Massachusetts had an average income of around $70,000. Rainbolt said he had worked over 25 years to change some of Oklahoma’s populist laws. He lobbied to modernize Oklahoma’s banking laws, and in the 1980s, the legisla-

Support the arts at OPUS By Rose Lane Editor Tickets are still available for Allied Arts’ 11th Annual OPUS XI: Club Cabaret, set for 7-11 p.m., Friday, June 18, at the Criterion. For over 20 years, the every-other-year gala has raised funds to elevate OKC’s cultural community to new heights. This year’s OPUS features a cabaret show, food

and libations, along with silent and live auctions. Sponsors had the opportunity to attend the event, attend and add a second table to donate to first responders or donate seats entirely to first responders. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a cocktail hour and light bites. Bidding takes place on silent auction items. Dinner is served at 8 p.m. See OPUS, Page 11

ture did. By 1989 BancFirst became the state’s first multi-bank holding company. “Metropolitan areas are the decision-makers of the future. Small population counties cannot survive,” Rainbolt said. “Big companies come to our state and the city because workers work for less.” Rainbolt closed with “you can’t get to the top by being the lowest on the chart for financing education.”

Fridayland’s graduating senior classes of 2021 are leaping into adulthood after a unique but rewarding year. Each generation brings shared challenges; commonalities that can create change and unity. It is no secret that Generation Z, the category that these graduates fit into, is unlike any generation in modern history. These graduates spent their childhood between the War on Terror, social media and smart phones, political polarization and now a pandemic. In a survey conducted by OKC FRIDAY, we asked seniors from our 10 Fridayland schools their opinions on the greatest concern facing their generation. Consistently, the fear of climate change and the potentially devastating effects it could have on the earth and the future of society is weighing heavily on the minds of many graduates. Isabella Hampton Pardo, from Casady School, said, “Climate change affects not only our current generation, but every subsequent generation that follows after us as more time passes and large corporations around the world continue to ignore the evidence in front of them, choosing to purse power and fortune.” See GRADS, Page 11

United Way to honor three community leaders United Way of Central Oklahoma is honoring three community leaders who model exceptional integrity, dedication, generosity and passion with the organization’s most prestigious volunteer awards at the United Way Gala Friday, at Omni Oklahoma City Hotel. Brad Sheriff, vice president of information technology for Ascent Resources, is the recipient of the Ray Ackerman Leadership

HH’s Hamel recognized by DePauw DePauw's Honor English writing and minored Scholar Program is recogin Ancient Greek at DePauw. nizing a self-styled "teachIn her nominating letter, ing historian" from Ephraim said that Hamel, Oklahoma City as the who taught her junior-year Battey National Educator honors U.S. history class, of the Year, an honor helped her become a more awarded annually to a confident writer. Hamel secondary school teacher "works tirelessly to maintain who inspired a DePauw his reputation as a tough but honor scholar graduating fair teacher," she wrote, "and HAMEL senior. every student at Heritage William Christopher Hamel, who Hall knows that he is passionate not has taught at the upper school at only about the history that he teaches Heritage Hall since 2009, is being hon- but also about the success of his stuored for the 2020-21 academic year. He dents.” was nominated by Maggie Ephraim See HAMEL, Page 12 '21, an honor scholar who majored in

Award. This honor recognizes those who share Ackerman’s tireless efforts and devotion to the United Way mission and set the standard for volunteering, leadership and caring. Sheriff has been involved with United Way since 2010, helping assess and improve the organization’s technology needs while recruiting other industry leaders for United Way to lean on for advice and support.

Another honoree at the gala is Kelly Dyer Fry, a member of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame who recently retired after a 26-year career with The Oklahoman. Fry will receive the John and Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Award, which recognizes individuals who share the Rexes vision in finding long-term solutions to community See UNITED WAY, Page 11

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Steve Mason is presented first John and Berta Faye Rex Award The Last Frontier Council of the Boys Scout of America honored Steve Mason with its first John and Berta Faye Rex Award. Oklahoma City Community Foundation Executive Director Nancy

Anthony, Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma CEO Shannon Evers and Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America Executive Director Jeff Woolsey spoke about Mason’s many accomplishments.

Event Co-Chairman Pat Rooney presents the first Boys Scouts John and Berta Faye Rex Award to Steve Mason. The award recognizes Mason for a lifetime of significant contributions to Scouting. Rob Abernathy was also a co-chairman.

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Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah Senner, Arts Council OKC Executive Director Peter Dolese, Allied Arts Events Manager Blair Sims and Steve Mason’s son Travis. Steve is chairman of the board of Allied Arts.

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From left: Mary Ann Haskins, Bette MacKellar, Sue Goodman, Jayne Henline, Carolyn Zachritz, Gayle Ann Roberts, Anne Gray, Sherry Knight, Aurora Macaraeg, Rosalie Rahe, Susan Seely, Veronica Montero, Cheryl Hewett and Hilda Kurkjian.

Daisy Dames help Girl Scouts Western OK The Daisy Dames Garden Club, founded in 1964, helped the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma with a project for the new Camp Trivera. The Black Walnut tree in the background is more than 130

years old. To honor Juliette Gordon Low who was the founder of Girl Scouts and known as “Daisy Dame,” it was fitting for the Daisy Dames Garden Club to choose signage for this old Black Walnut tree.

The Daisy Dames Garden Club visited Camp Trivera to tour the new facility, its grounds and view the finality of the signage project which appears at one of the two camp grounds.

Kirschner, Carson attend War College Alyson Carson and Jonna Kirschner were invited as guests of the Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth to attend the 67th Annual National Security Forum at Air University War College located on Maxwell Air Force Base. They were nominated by Tinker Commander Gene Kirkland to join 70 community leaders from 29 different states and government military leaders in a capstone event for joint professional and military education. “We shared perspectives on current and future topics pertaining to strategic leadership, national/global security and warfighting,” Kirschner said.

Jonna Kirschner and Alyson Carson in front of the F-22 Raptor, above, and in the cockpit of the C-130, at right.

Jonna Kirschner with Colonel Wesley Sargeant.

Acting Secretary of the Air Force, John Roth, receiving the War College coin.

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CALENDAR SPOTLIGHT

Oklahoma Director in Spotlight

June 17 • Birthday at the DriveIn Infant Crisis Services is celebrating its 37th birthday and is having a fundraiser/birthday party at the Winchester Drivein. It’s a great opportunity to load up your car with the kid dos or bring a date to the Winchester (6930 S. Western Ave) for a throwback viewing of The Sandlot. General Admission is $100/car and VIP Admission is $200/car (as many peo ple as you can fit in the car!). Doors open at 7 pm with the movie starting at 8 pm. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are avail able at infantcrisis.org/drivein. Infant Crisis is celebrating its birthday month with an 80s theme as a tribute to its 1984 founding year and asking for donations as birthday gifts. MidFirst Bank is matching all donations up to $10,000 through the end of the month. Readers can make a taxdeductible donation on the website.

OCU resumes inper son auditions for music, theatre pro grams Oklahoma City University’s Bass School of Music and the School of Theatre programs will return to inperson, oncam pus auditions for prospective students looking to begin school in the fall semester. For more information about the audition process, go to okcu.edu/music/ admissions. For the School of Theatre, go to okcu.edu/theatre/ June 1113 • Music admissions. from Home The OKCPHIL Pops June 16 • Project concert brings cross Bravery Big Fish over, country, and folk Piper Bush is in the process of getting her favorites as well as Gold Award, the high some original new songs from Country est achievement in Music Association Girl Scouts. Her proj (CMA) rising Star Kylie ect is called "Project Morgan, the singer Bravery” to create song writing duo Mid events and activities dle Sister, Robin for disabled children Brooks and Susan and adults who are unable to attend regu Pierce, plus Kyle Dillingham on fiddle. larly out of fear of Tickets for this event embarrassment for a variety of reasons. The are available at okcphil.org or by call inaugural event is in ing (405) 8425387. Edmond June 16 at 8 pm at the Mitch Park June 13 •Home Spun Amphitheater. The Music Festival musical is Big Fish. On Sunday, join the Those with disabilities OKCPHIL for a free out will be free. Caregivers door concert at Scis will be charged $5 sortail Park. At 6:45 each. We hope this pm see preshow per can be an amazing, formances by Wood fun event for these Willow and Horseshoe children and adults Road, leading into the and their caregivers. thrilling 8:30 pm OKCPHIL concert fea THIS WEEKEND turing Kylie Morgan,

N EW D ATES 2021 Chesapeake Events/Shows: Cody Johnson June 25 Michael Buble Sept. 19 Gold Over America Oct. 5 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:

Middle Sister, and Kyle Dillingham. This out door Sunday perform ance is free and open to the public. June 1227 • Symphony Show House More than just a home tour, the 48th Annual Symphony Show House has served as a vital source of charitable fundraising for the OKCPHIL and its music Education and Com munity Engagement Programs since 1973. OKCPHIL Musicians will be performing at the Show House on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 1:00pm; 2:30 3:30pm; and 5:00 6:00pm. The Centen nial House is located at 6700 N. Kelley Avenue and viewing is from 11am 6pm. Tickets are $15 in advance at okcphil.org and $20 at the door.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com STYX & Collective Soul June 27 Foo Fighters Aug. 7 Judas Priest Oct. 16 Matchbox Twenty June 22, 2022 Theatre: Grease (Lyric) June 1527 Master Class (Lyric) Sept. 15Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall: Music From Home (OKCPHIL) June 1113 My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) Sept.28Oct.3 Neil Degrasse Tyson Oct. 5

ate Jones, an award-winning actress, producer and first-time director from Lawton, recently won Best Feature Film at the 9th annual New Filmmakers Los Angeles Awards for her debut feature She’s the Eldest. She’s the Eldest stars Jones, Mary Buss, and Mickey Reece as adult siblings who return home to reconnect but end up digging up the past of their parents’ mysterious disappearance. The intense and at times surreal drama premiered at the deadCenter Film Festival last summer and garnered praise and attention throughout its festival tour, including a Grand Jury Prize nomination at the Nashville Film Festival and a write-up in Variety magazine. Jones is an awardwinning actress who has worked on 34 movies since her debut in 2015. She has starred in action films like The Jurassic Games, heartfelt dramas like The Girl Who Believes in Miracles, and scary horror films like Hellraiser: Judgement. She also starred alongside Oscar nominees Jake Gyllenhaal from Brokeback

Mountain and Carey Mulligan from Promising Young Woman in the Sundance favorite Wildlife. Several of Jones’ most exciting roles and projects have been the result of her collaboration with fellow actor and director Mickey Reece. Reece is one of Oklahoma’s most prolific filmmakers, having directed 37 features, including the horror film Agnes, which debuts this weekend at Tribeca and next week at deadCenter. Jones and Reece have acted for, produced, and directed each other several times. In 2017, Jones starred as Pricilla Presley in Mickey Reece’s Alien, a black and white surreal drama about Elvis Presley that thrilled festivals, divided audiences, and racked up festival awards across the country. She followed that triumph with roles in Arrow of Outrageous Fortune and Strike, Dear Mistress, and Cure His

Other Events/Shows/Awards: deadCenter Film Festival June 1020 United Way Gala June 11 Red Earth Festival June 1213 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

Heart. In She’s The Eldest, Reece returns the favor, starring as the brother of her character. She’s the Eldest was produced by Kelly Gann, a University of Oklahoma graduate that is also President of Freestyle Creative and an active member of the local advertising and PR communities. Through Freestyle, Gann has marketed films and filmmakers for years. In 2018, she added television writer to her resume with the series Off the Record. More recently, Gann has become an active producer of feature films, managing the action thriller Out of Exile and Jones’ next film, Chicken House. Chicken House, the next movie written and directed by Cate Jones, is currently in production here in Oklahoma. Once again, the film stars Jones and Mickey Reece. This time, the story is about a new roommate who shakes up the lives of three actresses, a dancer, a couple of Latter-Day Saints, and a poltergeist. Given how much excitement Jones’ last feature generated, I can hardly wait to see where this new adventure takes her. Stay tuned!

Redbud Classic Sept. 1112 Western Heritage Awards Sept. 1718 Annie Oakley Luncheon Sept. 29 Memorial Marathon Oct. 23 Rodeo Hall of Fame Nov. 1112 Beaux Arts Ball Nov. 27

Red Earth Festival returns to the Grand Casino Hotel Resort The award-winning Red Earth Festival, recognized as one of America’s top art festivals, opens June 12-13 with beautiful artwork, dancing, special events and attention to ensure a Grand standard of Good Clean Fun. The Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, located just minutes east of Oklahoma City Exit 178 on I-40 near Shawnee, will again host the Red Earth Festival as central Oklahoma becomes a center of Native art and culture. The Red Earth juried art market features original art by Native artisans in the beautiful Grand Casino Event Center. Festival

guests will experience the artistic creations of some of America’s most celebrated artists as they offer their creations for sale. While keeping the safety of Festival patrons in mind, the 2021 Red Earth Festival will not feature a powwow. In lieu of the powwow, a special Dance Showcase and Grand Entry will feature the popular colorful dances guests have grown accustomed to experiencing while attending the Festival. To ensure a “Grand standard of Good, Clean, Fun,” the Grand Casino Hotel Resort will provide manual temperature checks upon entry and require masks be worn

throughout the property. Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the facility, while all employees wear masks and gloves. A state-of-the-art air filtration system ensures the air inside the Grand Casino is ventilated and treated every eight minutes. Daily general admission is available on the Red Earth website and daily wristbands are $15 per person at the door while all children under six are free with a paid adult. Visit RedEarth.org for the Festival schedule and additional information. Red Earth, Inc. is an Allied

Arts member agency and is funded in part by the Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, James H. and Madalynne Norick Foundation, Oklahoma’s News 4, Allied Arts, and the Oklahoma Arts Council which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts. Red Earth, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization with a mission to promote the rich traditions of American Indian arts and cultures through education, a premier festival, a museum, and fine art markets.

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Sharon Shelton was dedicated to family Sharon Rae Shelton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the age of 70. Sharon was born on Feb. 4, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Arline and Herman Mitchell. She graduated from Southeast High School, class of 1969, and the University of Central Oklahoma in 1991 with a degree in Economics. She was president of the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, president of the Weeders and Seeders Garden Club of Oklahoma City, and volunteered her time on endless committees throughout her life. She married the love of her life, John Shelton in 1970 and had 51 magical years of marriage. During that time, she discovered her biggest joy in life, when she became a mother of two daughters, Melissa and Alisha, and was totally dedicated to her children in every aspect of their lives. She was also a grandmother of six, whom she spoiled beyond measure and brought her endless happiness. There are no words that could accurately describe Sharon and the life that she lived. Sharon lived full, like a rocket that left a blazing trail in its path. She was frenetic,

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authentic, over the top, playful and magical. She had an infectious laugh, bright eyes and had an irresistible personality, that caught the attention of everyone around her. Sharon had a deep faith, a childlike curiosity and was continually pushing herself on her spiritual journey. Sharon had a passion for travel, adventure, photography and above all, her family. She loved spending time at their home in Winter Park, Colo. She was an avid skier, loved playing tennis and biking and was a fierce competitor whenever the opportu-

nity arose. Sharon had a bigger-than-life personality and was truly the life of any party. Her ability to help others around her was one of her biggest gifts. She touched many lives with her time, attention, generosity and her zest for life. Maybe you could understand her most by the photos she took. Sharon has spent much of her life capturing everything around her from behind the lens of her camera. Her favorite subjects were those that she loved, and she was notoriously known to have a camera hanging

around her neck for every occasion, shooting photos endlessly as if she was trying to stop time and remember every moment. Sharon is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Shelton, daughter Melissa, sonin-law Martin Goldstein, and their daughters Avery, Rory and Zoe of Denver, Colo.; and daughter Alisha, son-in-law Kevin Dunnington and their sons George, Henry and Abe of Oklahoma City, Okla., five of her siblings, Lyndell Mitchell, Cheryl Dubuc, Kevin Mitchell, Kelly Baker and Bryan Mitchell and countless other family members and friends whose lives she has deeply touched over the years. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Arline and Herman Mitchell and brothers Dana Mitchell and Lannie Mitchell. The family will be holding a private celebration of her life. Sharon spent time involved in two specific charities that were very special to her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of her to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, www.okc.phil.org and the Oklahoma City Ronald McDonald House, www.rmhcokc.org.

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Sports Weekly OKC Energy FC hosts Birmingham Legion After a 10-day break, OKC Energy FC returns to the field this Saturday to host Birmingham Legion. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Taft Stadium. Single-game and season ticket packages are available at energyfc.com/june12. The Greens finish off the month of June with a road trip to Memphis on June 19 and a home match on June 23 against Sporting Kansas City II. Lopez’s goal propels Energy to big win over Indy 11 The opening half of play was fairly even, with neither

goalkeeper having much to do until the last five minutes when Energy FC keeper CJ Cochran was called into action on several occasions. A couple of chances from inside the penalty area forced good saves out of Cochran, one surely a Save of the Week contender, but the hosts were able to capitalize from a corner kick in the 42nd minute to take the lead into halftime. Gordon Wild’s in-swinging effort found an unmarked Nicky Moon, who nodded the ball past Cochran from close range. OKC made a couple of changes at halftime and

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three more throughout the second half and looked the better side for the remainder of the match, constantly getting forward and keeping Indy pinned in their own half of the field. The relentless pressure finally paid off in the 69th minute as Rob Coronado’s sublime ball behind the Indy defense found Frank Lopez, who was able to steer his first-time effort past Farr for the equalizer and his second goal of the season. Team parts ways with head coach Pascarella Energy FC announced

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earlier this week that the club and head coach John Pascarella have mutually agreed to part ways. “We would like to thank John for his efforts and care for our club and community since his arrival,” said Ener-

gy FC COO Jeff Kretchmar. “John provided leadership to help get us through a tough 2020 season, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” Energy FC has begun an international search for an immediate replacement. Kretchmar continued, “Our city and fans expect and, more importantly, deserve a world class football club, and we will make every effort to earn the hearts and minds of OKC.” Assistant coach Leigh Veidman will assume interim head coaching duties until a replacement is hired. – From energyfc.com

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After opening the game with four runs over the first two innings, the Casady baseball team’s bats went cold as the Cyclones suffered a 6-4 loss to McLoud in a summer league doubleheader last week. In the second inning, two walks and three singles led to Casady plating three runs. Tucker Jacobsen was one of three batters to

drive in a run, joined by Canon West and Davis Currie. West and Currie also scored runs for the Cyclones (0-2). Jack Foster and T.J. Murphy accounted for the other hits. Relief pitcher Cole Phillips allowed three runs on two hits and struck out one in an inning to take the loss. In the opening game, Casday was hampered by three errors as

McLoud erupted for 10 runs in the first inning the way to a 16-1 loss. Jacobsen belted a double in the bottom of the third inning for the Cyclones’ only hit of the game to score Ethan Knowles who reached base because of catchers interference. Knowles also surrendered seven runs on two hits and struck out one over 2/3-inning to take the pitching loss.

OKC Dodgers continue 6-game home stand against El Paso As they begin the second month of the season, the OKC Dodgers open a 6-game home stand this weekend against El Paso as the series opened last Thursday. First pitch for Friday’s game, which features fireworks and a Dodgers hat giveaway, is set for 7:05 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Game times for Saturday, Monday and Tuesday’s contests are also at 7:05 p.m., with Sunday’s game starting at 2:05 p.m. Next week, Oklahoma City embarks on a

12-game road trip to Round Rock and Sugar Land before returning home on July 1. Single-game and season ticket packages are available at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark box office and okcdodgers.com. Last Monday, Oklahoma City overcame an early 2-run deficit to rally for a 4-2 win against Sugar Land at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The Dodgers made the most of three hits, while capitalizing on three Skeeters errors to escape with a victory in the 7-inning game.

Hamlet Marte belted a solo home run in the sixth inning and scored another run after reaching on a walk to lead OKC (12-16) at the plate. Andy Burns hit a double and scored a run, while Rangel Ravelo singled for the Dodgers’ third hit. Starting pitcher Aaron Wilkerson allowed two runs on three hits and struck out five over five inning to earn his third victory. Kevin Quackenbush didn’t allow a run or hit in his lone inning of relief to pick up the save. - From okcdodgers.com.

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Honor Roll: Our college students earn accolades Rachel Feix, of Oklahoma City, earned a MBA from Concordia University, Nebraska. Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Neb., which currently serves over 2,500 students. Concordia offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christcentered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. ••• Tayler Isaacs, of Oklahoma City, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2021 President's List. The winter term runs from January to May. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6. ••• Kathryn Coats, of Oklahoma City, was one of more than 700 students who received a diploma at Harding University's Spring commencement ceremonies. Coats received a bachelor of arts in art. Graduates included students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, CannonClary College of Education, Carr

College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences, Honors College and University College. University President David Burks presented the diplomas to the graduates. ••• Maggie Ephraim and Catherine Zesiger, both of Oklahoma City, have graduated from DePauw University. Founded in 1837, DePauw University is a top-ranked, 100 percent residential, private liberal arts university in Greencastle, Ind. Through its College of Liberal Arts and School of Music, DePauw provides highly personalized education in small classes, with 95 percent of its graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. DePauw is ranked fith for study abroad, and 80 percent of students receive academic credit for off-campus study, including internships, independent projects and service work. ••• Clinton Appleseth of Oklahoma City, has earned a master of science in analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Appleseth was among approximately 4,435 undergraduate and graduate students who earned their degrees during the Spring 2021 semester and were recognized during the Institute's 260th Commencement exercises May 78, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a top 10 public research university developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.

Leslie Piccolo, Harding Charter Preparatory High School garden curator, readies the school’s greenhouse for the Spring Plant Sale held April 24-25.

Harding Charter hosts plant sale The first-ever Harding Charter Preparatory High School Spring Plant Sale was a success with sales bringing in over $14,000. The sale, held at the school’s greenhouse, offered some of the most beautiful and healthy spring and summer plants which were nurtured from seed, said Leslie Piccolo, Harding Charter Prep staff garden curator. The sale was open to the community with close to 200 customers coming through the two-day event. All proceeds will be used to expand the gardens with more raised vegetable beds. More than 20 student volunteers showed up early and stayed late, helping customers to their cars with

plant flats and hanging baskets, moving inventory outside and then back in for the evening, and even sweeping the greenhouse floor. Other Harding Charter Prep involvement included parents and faculty members who also gave up some of their weekend to be a part of this busy community-wide sale. Harding Charter Prep took possession of the greenhouse when the school relocated in 2019 to its current facility. Thanks to an Inasmuch Foundation grant, Harding Charter Prep was able to resuscitate the greenhouse to a level where students can learn urban gardening techniques. The vegetables raised in these gardens will be utilized in the school’s new culinary curriculum.

An Harding Charter Preparatory High School student volunteer helps a customer at the school’s Spring Plant Sale.

Our All Stars describe their most impactful teachers Compiled by Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern Harding Fine Arts Academy Barry DeRennaux, Science “Mr. D has stayed with our senior class all four years and has always cared about our wellbeing. Instead of choosing his job over us, he chose us over his job, and always put us first.” - Naomi Barnett Tamia Taylor, Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, fourth grade “Ms. Taylor taught me to speak up for myself. She taught me to always do better and not to second guess myself. Because of her belief in me, I have never given up and always strived to be successful. I still use her advice today to help me be a better person.” - Terriauna James Jeff Hicks, Guitar “He taught me patience and led me in a different way than I had before I came to Harding. He inspired me to still love music and experience differing in life.” - Selene Nguyen “Dr. Hicks has been my teacher since my first year at Harding. He’s always been nice and kind. Even on our event trips, he’s been amazing. He inspired me to play guitar.” - Ronald Hiner Ethan Zambrano, Dance “He has always pushed me to do my best as a person and as a dancer. He encourages me to be more

confident. He has helped me set and reach new goals that I would have never thought of for myself.” - Laynie Sapp Naomi Rothrock, French and Student Council; and Travis Rhoades, U.S. Government and World History “I couldn’t choose between them! They are both remarkable educators that have changed my views on the world. They mean so much to me and I will miss them both dearly.” - Bodie White Katie Messerly, Speech and Debate; AP Language and Composition “Mrs. Messerly has helped me grow so much as a person and performer. She has not only taught me about strength and selfworth, but about inspired me to ultimately want to teach high school because I have to impact other students the way she impacted me.” – Annie Brown Coach Storm, U.S. History, Government and Basketball Coach “Coach Storm has been one of the best parts of going to school at Harding. Not only were they one of the best basketball coaches, but also an amazing teacher. They always pushed me to do my best, and I am very thankful for that.” - Erika Graham Naomi Rothrock, French and Student Council “I have been in StuCo

since freshman year. I’ve always had a love for leadership, but she’s just blossomed it even more. She has taught me so much and I will never forget her and what she has done for me.” - Benjamin Holieway Ms.Walker, KIPP: Reach Academy, eighth grade “The educator that has had the most impact on my is Ms. Walker. She was my 8th grade math teacher at KIPP: Reach Academy and she was one of those teachers who would make sure that whatever she taught sunk in and stuck with you. I learned a lot in her class and not just mathematics. She would tell you about life, how to treat others, and the meaning of hard work and dedication. She was an older woman and so when she spoke, you knew she was speaking from experience, but she was also a very funny lady. She gave us a lot of homework but in the end, the hard work paid off and I can truly say she played a role in my life that I am forever grateful for.” - Nicole Wanjeri

Crossings Christian School Dr. Randy Baker, English “I had the honor of learning from Dr. Baker numerous times throughout my high school career. He has taught both inside and outside of the classroom to pursue knowledge unceasingly, challenge myself constantly, and never accept mediocrity.” - Anna Adelaida Brown

“Dr. Baker has made a great impact on my high school experience. He never fails to put a smile on my face, and frequently goes out of his way to start a conversation. Additionally, he prepared me for the next four years at the University of Oklahoma!” - Liv Welchel Piper Link, AP Biology, Middle School Biology, STEM “Mrs. Link is an amazing example of hard work. She has taught to work hard in every area of my life and that I can do anything I set my mind to.” - Aubrey Blakenship “Mrs. Link has impacted me the most at Crossing Christian School. When I took her AP Biology course, it was one of the most challenging classes I have ever taken. However, her passion for teaching and explaining complex topics made the class rewarding and beneficial.” – Daniel Haley “Mrs. Link has been a consistent influence in my life for the entirety of my time at Crossings. She is an incredible teacher and has always been a shoulder to lean on and a listening when I really needed it.” - Maylee M. Miles Alexander Lau, Pre-AP Biology, AP Biology “I had Mr. Lau for both years of biology and he taught not only the information in the book, but how it worked and related to the real world. Mr. Lau also taught me what it was like

to want to study the class not just for the grade, but to understand while pushing myself to be better.” – Johan Mahen Helen Denman, Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Research “Mrs. Denman has always pushed me to do my best in her classes. I am grateful to have had her as a teacher for the past three years.” - Mikaela Waggoner Jamie Wheat, Tennis Coach “Coach Wheat is a constant source of encouragement in my life. He is wise and cares deeply for his athletes. His focus as a coach is always on the right things. His words of wisdom will stay with me for the rest of my life.” – Caroline King Dennis Savill, Debate, Yearbook Advisor, AP European History “Mr. Savill has been a constant source of encouragement and wisdom the last three years. He has constantly believed in me and pushed me to do better. I am very thankful I have been able to work with him in yearbook.” - Lily McWilliams Janay Stephens, Bible “My mom, Janay Stephens, has always taught me to do my best and to follow the Lord’s calling and guidance in my life. Having her in class daily has shown me exactly what it looks like to serve and love others. She is my biggest role model.” - Elisabeth Stephens

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20 day of July 2021, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition/Motion should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 26 day of May, 2021.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-511 In the District Court within and for said County and State. } } ss. }

____________________ Judge of the District Court

Harry Skipper, Plaintiff vs. Teresa Skipper, Defendant

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 11, 2021)

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of emotional and mental distress, irreconcilable and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 8 day of July 2021, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) /s/ illegible signature Deputy Clerk /s/ Harry Skipper

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 4, 2021; Friday, June 11, 2021)

Storage Sense- hereby gives notice of Public Sale under the provisions of Title 42 of the Oklahoma Lien Law. The sale will end on THURSDAY, June 24th 2021 at 11:00AM. This sale is being held to satisfy a Landlord’s Lien. Everything sold is purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH ONLY. STORAGE SENSE- reserves the right to set a minimum bid, refuse any bid, or to cancel any Public Sale that is advertised. Complete terms of the Auction will be posted, the day of the sale, at the Auction Site. See and bid on all units @ www.Lockerfox.com. Announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any printed materials related to the sale. Locations, Names and a general description of the contents of the tenant’s units are listed below. Storage Sense- Edmond, 15505 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Edmond, OK 73013 (405)735-5722 Chelina Justus – 130 W. 150th ST. Edmond, OK 73003 – Bags, bed frame, bed mattress, boxes, clothing, hamper, ladder, lamp, mirror, pictures, shelf, speakers, stereo, drone box, subwoofers, subwoofer amp, suitcase, toddler toys, baby gate, cleaning supplies, dvds, trash can, lantern, totes. (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 11, 2021; Friday, June 18, 2021; Friday, June 25, 2021)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2015-46 In the Matter of the Guardianship of ) Devin Ballard )

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Terry and Sarah Brown BC-2021-16

The Court, having reviewed the sworn Application and being otherwise apprised in the premises, finds that an Order Appointing Temporary Guardian is necessary to prevent harm to said minor child’s health safety or welfare. It is therefore ORDERED that Cynthia Permetter be named as the TEMPORARY GUARDIAN of the person and estate of the above-named child(ren) pending further hearing with proper Notice to all parties concerned. It is further ORDERED that this matter be set for full hearing with NOTICE to the appropriate parties, said hearing to the held on the 20 day of July, 2021 at 1:30 P.M., at which time the temporary guardianship expires, unless extended by the Court. The TEMPORARY GUARDIAN is directed to serve a copy of this ORDER and HEARING DATE to the parent(s) and any other interested parties who may appear and show cause why this ORDER should not remain in full force and effect pending final hearing on a Petition for Guardianship.

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.

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 2nd day of June, 2021. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6408 Briarwood Lane The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

NAME CHANGE

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-889 ) ) ) ) )

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2015-46 ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP You are hereby notified that Russell and Julie Busler has petitioned/moved this Court FOR TERMINATION OF THE GUARDIANSHIP of the person of the above-named minor Devin Ballard, and that said Petition/Motion will be heard in the court room of Judge Kirkpatrick Room 223 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Gisselle Ortiz, as next of friend of Olivia Ortiz-Escalera has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Olivia OrtizEscalera to (b) Olivia Escalera-Ortiz; 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 10 day of August, 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.

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Dated this 2nd day of June, 2021. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

In the District Court within and for said County and State.

Oklahoma County

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Leonor Trinidad Lopez, Plaintiff vs. Jose Manuel Gonzalez Franco, Defendant

DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 11, 2021; Friday, June 18, 2021; Friday, June 25, 2021)

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) /s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-1136

OKLAHOMA LAND AUCTION

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility of character and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 27 day of July 2021, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

/s/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

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SO ORDERED this 26 day of May, 2021. /s/ K. Nikki Kirkpatrick JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

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NICHOLS HILLS

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1806 Dorchester Place

The above styled and captioned cause comes before me, the undersigned Judge of the District Court on the Application for Temporary Guardianship of the above-named minor child(ren) Devin Ballard.

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

GUARDIANSHIP

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 11, 2021)

Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a dwelling

ORDER APPOINTING TEMPORARY GUARDIANS

In the Matter of the Application of Gisselle Ortiz as next of friend of (child) Olivia Ortiz-Escalera to Change Her/His Name

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2021-1071 In Re the Marriage of Marian Miller, Petitioner, and Edward Miller, Respondent.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

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THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Edward Miller You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility and or ____. You must Answer the Petition on or before the 15 day of August, 2021, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 7 day of June, 2021. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature Deputy

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OKC Ballet celebrates 50

COUNTY COMMISSIONER MINUTES (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 11, 2021)

06-03-2021 BOCC Minutes Thursday June 3 2021 Board of County Commissioners 2nd Amended Special Call to Order NOTICE: One or more members of this meeting will be participating by video or teleconference. Should audio or video capabilities be lost during the meeting efforts to restore connections will be attempted for a maximum of thirty 30 minutes. If connectivity is unable to be restored the meeting will reconvene at a date time and place certain determined by the Board. Roll Call Present: 3 - County Commissioner Carrie Blumert County Commissioner Kevin Calvey and County Commissioner Brian Maughan Notice of the meeting was posted on June 1 2021. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Calvey. CALVEY Discussion and possible action to set date time and place meeting will reconvene in the event technical difficulties arise during the course of this meeting and cannot be corrected within a maximum of thirty 30 minutes. No action For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending approving approving as amended deferring denying giving instructions to staff making a recommendation to another public body receiving documents or presentations referring to committee reconsidering re-opening returning or striking the item. Departmental Items District No. 2 No action Discussion and possible action regarding the contract agreement between the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners and the law firm of Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger and Green LLP for legal representation for Dakota Simco-Horvath vs. Board of County Commissioners for Oklahoma County Tommie Johnson III in his official capacity PD Taylor in his official and individual capacity et al CIV21-514-G in an amount not to exceed $6 000.00. No action check video for mover and second Calvey moved Blumert seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan Policy & Governance Discussion and possible action regarding a report and recommendation from the Policy and Governance Committee concerning the committee’s review process conclusions and the request to have the BOCC determine which candidates to interview. Calvey moved Blumert seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan Executive Session Recess into executive session 11:04 Blumert moved Calvey seconded to recess at 11:05 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B 4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Simco-Horvath v. Brewer et al CIV-21-514-G and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B 4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Simco-Horvath v. Board of County Commissioners Tommie Johnson III PD Taylor et al CIV-21-514-G and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Pursuant to 25 O.S. 2001 § 307.B.1 discussion regarding employment or appointment of a Director of Human Resources and Safety for the Board of County Commissioners including but not limited to discussion and review of candidates A - G. Return from executive session check video on motion & second 11:39 Blumert moved Calvey seconded to return at 11:40 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Simco-Horvath v. Brewer et al CIV-21-514G and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Calvey moved Blumert seconded to retain the Pierce Couch Law Firm to represent on this matter the Board of County Commissioners the Sheriff’s Office and former Sheriff P.D. Taylor. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Simco-Horvath v. Board of County Commissioners Tommie Johnson III PD Taylor et al CIV-21-514-G and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Blumert moved Calvey seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan Action regarding employment or appointment of a Director of Human Resources and Safety for the Board of County Commissioners including but not limited to discussion and review of candidates A - G Calvey moved Blumert seconded to direct Dan Matthews to contact candidates A B D E and G for a time to interview. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan No Commissioners Comments/General Remarks No Citizen Participation Adjourn check video for mover and second Blumert moved Calvey seconded to adjourn at 11:42 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Calvey and Maughan LPXLP

Unsettled Ground, by Claire Fuller

Being shortlisted for the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction to be announced on July 7, Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller, is quite an achievement. Fuller was born and lives in Oxfordshire, England. She has won the Desmond Elliott Prize for a previous novel, although her creative

writing probably got its jump-start from a published original essay entitled “How My Ex-Husband Became One of My Best Friends.” Unsettled Ground is from the emerging genre of contemporary literary fiction. Set in the rural poverty of the 21st Century, it has all the ingredients to win the Prize. Dot, the mother of fifty-oneyear-old twins who still live with her, has a tragic death in the middle of chapter one, but she remains a focal point of the unexpected throughout the

book. The twins, Julius and his sister Jeanie, are not unlike many marginalized, unusual people whose lives qualify them for the title underserved. They immediately begin to uncover secrets as well as Dot’s hidden debts and a cash reserve of only three pounds and 54 pence. John Steinbeck’s Joad Family and J. D. Vance’s Hillbillies were such people, so be prepared for humility, hard work, proud and simple lives without a lot of humor other than that offered by Maude, their

Oklahoma City Ballet is pleased to announce its plans for the 2021/22 Season, their 50th anniversary season. After an abbreviated season due to the pandemic, Oklahoma City Ballet is excited about the year to come. The season begins with Ballet Under the Stars, a free community performance to be held at Scissortail Park on Sept. 10. New this year will be pre-performance dance class for young children and anyone new to ballet. Bring a blanket, your picnic basket, family and friends to watch spectacular dancers amongst the backdrop of downtown Oklahoma City. The pre-performance dance class will be at 6:00 pm and the performance at 6:30 pm. Oklahoma City Ballet will return to the Civic Center for Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland), October 22-24 with live music from the OKCPHIL. ALICE made its Oklahoma City debut in 2018 and wowed audiences with its frenetic, colorful, and sometimes trippy take on the famous story. In December, everyone’s

sighthound dog, who adds a touch of hominess. No hard life is complete without a hound dog, a violin and a guitar to soften the pain of so much unexpected ugliness as well as beauty. The twins were not resentful, though Jeanie missed being able to read and write like others. Theirs was music from the heart, and what they lacked in schooling was compensated by a different understanding of the real world in friendships, betrayals, country medicine, and nights at the Plough

favorite holiday tradition of The Nutcracker, presented by Devon Energy, will return for eight performances. The OKCPHIL will play the familiar Tchaikovsky score, and new this year will be vocal accompaniment from Canterbury Voices. February 18-20, 2022, OKC Ballet will present a mixed bill entitled Made in the U.S.A. A mixed bill is a showcase of several shorter ballets, and in this case, Made in the U.S.A will feature four ballets created in the United States by American choreographers. Future Voices: A Choreographic Showcase will return for its third year March 17-20, 2022 in the Inasmuch Foundation Theater at the Ballet’s Susan E. Brackett Dance Center. The 50th Anniversary season will close with The Sleeping Beauty, May 6-8, 2022 conveniently performed over Mother’s Day weekend. This grand production will include live music from the OKCPHIL. Season tickets are available at (405) 848-8637 or okcballet.org.

pub with pints, spontaneous spurts of singing and fiddling to calm the nerves and frequent temptations for Julius from the sensual lips of Shelley Swift. Their friends had names like Saffron, Bridget, Stu. Their tiny house had a huge vegetable garden and chickens, but they felt the dark shadows from the wealthy Rawson family down the road. Friendships, betrayals and haunting feelings add to the distress that meets them at every level. Each chapter brings an unexpected trouble, but it brings

hope too for Jeanie and Julius to survive the unsurvivable, to cope and discover their own resilience. Claire Fuller writes, “At any age, the unexpected can force us to rewrite our past and our present.” Think about that. I am not certain what contemporary literary fiction requires, but I will not be surprised if Unsettled Ground gets that blue ribbon for this troubling look at unsettled ground. Thanks to Full Circle Book Store for sharing this book with FRIDAY readers.

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Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com

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

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Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com

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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.

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Never argue with 35 deputy sheriffs Reprinted from April 13, 2007

HAT’S how I wound up on TV news and folks started sending me Swiss army pen knives. It all started because of a mistake on the check I mailed Butch Freeman for my ridiculously high home real estate taxes. The check was $100 short. It didn’t work, folks. It was the last day before the penalty started and it was about closing time at the Court House. And the nearest parking space was eight

blocks from the Court House. Normally, I am one hell of a nice, friendly, affable guy. Jovial, oldjoke-telling son of a gun. But I didn’t know they had just started the new security check system at the Court House that I had read was coming. I walked (after eight blocks) through the front door and there must have been 35 uniformed, armed deputy sheriffs standing behind four metal detectors. I approached one of the metal detectors and

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the deputy said, “you have to go through the line first.” “Why?” I asked. “There’s nobody in line.” “That’s the rule,” he said. There was only one other guy beside me and we had to go through that zig-zag, back and forth maze of metal posts and tapes for three or four miles. After eight blocks from my car. Scenic route. I finally arrived at the appropriate spot.

They handed me a small (about half-cup size) cereal dish and said for me to put all my metal stuff in it. I carry approximately 150 keys, wear a wrist watch, two hearing aids, belt with metal buckle, allergy identification chain around my neck, metal tailor-made shoe inner soles, metal pill box with metal hearing aid batteries, metal-cornered pocket calendar, metal-frame glasses, AND, of all things my 2 and 1/8

inch Swiss Army pen knife with 1 and 1/4 inch blade, 1 and 1/4 inch nail file/screw driver, scissors, tooth pick and tweezers. Oh yes, wedding ring and fraternity ring. I asked for a half dozen more cereal bowls. Filled them and put them where they told me to put them. I almost set them down in the wrong spot. They found that dangerous knife and told me to take it back to my car (eight blocks) or they would throw it away. (The nice folks at the jail house where I visited when my current sticker was in my glove compartment instead of on my license plate, kept my knife for me until I came back.)

That was not an alternative here. It was back to the car or into the trash. “Why?” I asked. “That’s the policy.” “Who told you that?” “My supervisor.” “Who told him?” “ The sheriff.” (That’s the same guy who runs the jail.) The first thing I knew, there was one guy with a microphone and another with a camera. They had filmed it all, up to that time and asked me for a comment. That’s when I said: “They got my $40 knife. Next campaign, I’m going to subtract $40 from my contribution to the sheriff’s race for reelection.”

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GRADS From Page 1 “The current state of the environment is unsustainable and requires a cooperative effort,” Adelya Gosmanova from Heritage Hall said. “Now is a pivotal time for cooperation.” Additionally, the growing mental health epidemic among today’s youth was another common sentiment shared. “The greatest concern facing my generation is the stigma around mental illness. Collectively, we neglect to recognize the seriousness of mental

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health disorders,” says Savannah Lindley from Putnam City North High School. “We need to acknowledge and accept now life-impacting treatment can be for those impacted. We need to erase the sigma that society has imposed.” Victoria Peter from Harding Charter Preparatory High School said, “The greatest concern facing my generation is depression and mental health issues in general. This past year was filled with chaos, sorrow and isolation. With this being our senior year, trying to end our high school experience on a positive note is difficult. But we pushed through!”

The class of 2021 is also worried about unity in a country and society filled with political polarization. Ian Gerardo Torres Acuna from Mount St. Mary Catholic High Schools said, “I believe that is great divide we have made between ourselves. While climate change and racism are definitely up there, it is the fact that we are too caught up in ourselves that we forget to cooperate and solve any other problems which is the biggest threat.” “The greatest concern facing our generation is the political social divide that is causing violence and hatred in our world …

followed by Act 1 of the show. The live auction starts at 9 p.m. Act 2 of the cabaret resumes at 9:30 p.m. Guests are then invited to dance the night away at 10 p.m. Attire is elevated cocktail. For men, while black tie is nice, a suit will suffice. The ladies are encouraged to don

UNITED WAY From Page 1 needs. The first woman editor and publisher in The Oklahoman’s history, Fry has utilized her influence in the community and media to advocate for issues such as mental health, addiction, homelessness and justice reform. Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Turpen is the recipient of the Richard H. Clements Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors individuals who have a lifelong dedication to volunteering, leadership

My hope is for people to find peace with one another,” Daniel Haley from Crossings Christian School said. Matthew Coomes from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School said, “The greatest concern I have for our generation is our stubborn divisiveness. Our generation is far more polarized ideologically than any before us, and is trained to be intolerant of contrasting viewpoints …” In a divided society, the graduates are concerned with the amount of social injustice around them. “Social injustice is the greatest concern facing our generation,”

cocktail and dancing shoes — no need for a formal gown. Complimentary valet parking is available. Celina and Russ Harrison are the event chairman. For more information and for tickets, visit alliedarts.com.

and philanthropy not only to United Way but to the community as a whole. Turpen is a long-time supporter of United Way of Central Oklahoma and has co-chaired the organization's fundraising campaigns in 2015 and 2020, raising a total of $42.3 million. He has received dozens of awards, honors and appointments, including induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2010. “We are thrilled to honor and celebrate these three inspiring leaders,” said Sherri Lance, board chair of United Way of Central Oklahoma. “We are so grateful for the commitment these volunteers have shown to

strengthening our community through their contributions to United Way, our Partner Agencies and Oklahoma.” The United Way Gala also celebrates the success of its 2020 fundraising campaign, raising $20,428,686 in contributions from more than 19,000 generous donors and 700 workplace campaigns to support health and human service programs throughout central Oklahoma. During the event, award winners, volunteers and Partner Agencies are to be recognized for their tremendous efforts during 2020, followed by the kick-off to the 2021 annual campaign.

said Vivian Trinh of John Marshall High School. “Racial discrimination and discrimination due to gender, orientation, or ethnicity are happening every day. “Inequality creates injustice. The Black Lives Matter movement has made more people aware of this

June 11 Margaret Allison Blake Mills Melissa Skinner June 12 Jennifer Boydston Mark Costley Mary Ellis Dahlgren SoRelle Fitzgerald Harrison Grove Jeff Holtmyer Katherine Giles Hufnagel Pat Irwin Susannah Lambird George Mothershed Karen Perry William Ware Debbie Whitacre June 13 Alfred Brann , Jr. David Elder Kelly Hasselman GiGi Kraynick Chase McCown Matt McGuire Lee Ann Nordin Jo Ann Petuskey Sally Pricer Scott Thompson June 14 Alice L. Benton Jennifer Brumbaugh Charles Cathey Jennifer Owens

problem, but there is not enough power to combat the problem.” Alexis Cates from Deer Creek High School said, “There is a severe lack of unity facing my generation. People be-come so divided and set in their ways that refuse to come together or try to make a compromise.”

Susan Reger-Clark June 15 Kelley Adams Carly Biddinger Nina Brwoning J.C. Compton Dr. Raymond Cook Marjorie Dupree Loriellen Duncan Shirley Hansen Sue Harrison Lauren McIntyre Fred Mears Jackson Roberts Christa Sawyer Nadie J. Smith June 16 Lindsay Beebe John Copeland Don Fitzgerald Reistle Holliday Debbie Jones Will Portwood Jim Richard Shelley Sanders Ralph Shadid Howard Vincent June 17 Steve Byler Leslie Dickey Lesli McVeigh Ann Murphy Ann Shaw Betty Voss

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Friday Society

June and Dr. Bill Parry attended the question and answer session with Steve Forbes at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club.

- Photos by Frank Kozakowski

Town Hall President Jack Ransom and Marilyn Santelli visit with Steve Forbes, founder of Forbes Magazine. The Town Hall Lecture Series hosted a dinner with Forbes at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club the evening before his presentation. Forbes answered questions from the audience following dinner.

Town Hall Lecture series hosts Steve Forbes

Above: Quail Creek Investment Center Senior Vice President Alan Webb, Steve Forbes and Chad Alexander. Below: Carol Harr and John and Karen Gray.

Above: Jean Burke and Carolyn Bean. Below: Jerry Berger and Steve Forbes.

- Photo by Vicki Gourley

Painted Sky Opera Painted Sky Opera fans and donors gathered for a fundraiser Sunday at the home of Dr. Ron Sutor. From left, Lance Ruffle, Executive Director Barbara DeMaio, board member Cindy Ruffle and host Dr. Ron Sutor.

HAMEL From Page 1 in his classroom and beyond." Hamel holds a Ph.D. in history from Michigan State University and completed his dissertation at Cambridge University. He was assistant dean of students at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics before joining Heritage Hall, where he founded its independent study program and leads its Model United Nations program. Hamel calls himself a teaching historian because, "I remain active in 'doing history,' which allows me to be relevant and fresh when teaching students how to do history. The focus of my classes has been to assist students to learn how to engage primary sources and historiographical interpretations to discern what it is they believe about some historical problem and why they believe it." Hamel is an early riser who begins his day translating about 40

Latin lines of Livy or Horace. "Over the years," he wrote in his biography, "I have gleaned one truth from this daily ritual — days that begin with Latin are always better than days that do not." The Battey award was created in 2008 by Joan Westman Battey '54 and her husband Charles to thank pre-college educators who have made an enduring difference in the lives of DePauw students. Senior honor scholars are invited each fall to nominate a teacher who inspired them and continues to have an impact on their intellectual curiosity. Nominated teachers are asked to submit a 500-word essay about their teaching philosophy, which is used — along with the nomination letter and a recommendation letter from the teacher's principal — by the Honor Scholar Program to choose the Battey winner. The award provides an $8,400 prize for the recipient and $3,600 for his school, which is to be spent according to the winner's recommendations.

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