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Ezekial J. Emanuel, Ph.D., M.D., MSc with his Patricia Price Browne Award in Biomedical Ethics. For more on the awards dinner, see Page 12

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Campaign raises $3.6 million for arts community

At its campaign celebration, Allied Arts announced that the organization raised $3,617,292 in support of central Oklahoma’s arts community through its 2023 fundraising efforts.

Allied Arts campaign funds are distributed to more than 40 local nonprofit cultural organizations annually, providing the resources they need to remain dynamic, reach underserved populations, and offer quality and affordable programming to the public.

“The more than $3.6 million raised will help go a long way in helping arts and culture organizations,” said Hillary Farrell, 2023 campaign cochairman. “We are grateful that individuals, businesses and foundations came together to support access to the arts for Oklahomans across all 77 counties.”

See CAMPAIGN, Page 3

Oklahoma City budget adds 119 positions

By Rose Lane Editor

The Oklahoma City Council has accepted a $904.3 million budget which provides funding for an additional 119 positions, 64 of which are for the fire and police departments.

The 2024 budget includes funding for 5,108 full-time positions, which is an increase of 2.4% from FY2023. Many of the new positions are funded by resources outside of the general fund, such as the airports and utilities trust.

The OKC Fire Department is adding the largest number of positions — 50. They include six firefighters, four logistics positions and

Honoring George

The Oklahoma Community Orchestra presented a special concert honoring Governor George Nigh’s legacy. Page 12

40 positions to supplement ambulance service provided by EMSA.

Fourteen civilian positions are being added to the Police Department. The positions include one Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) coordinator, three civilian DNA forensic scientists, two civilian computer forensic investigative specialists, one senior buyer, one financial services manager, two civilian community relations coordinators, two civilian digital media positions and two administrative positions.

In addition, the FY2024 police budget includes $1.1 million for the real-time information center.

Other departments and their additional positions are:

• Development Services, 5.

• Public Transportation and Parking, 21.

• Public Transportation and Parking Department, 16.

• Utilities, 17.

• Airports, 6.

• Information Technology, 8.

• City Manager's Office, 5.

• Task Force Recommendations, 3.

• Finance, 1.

• Municipal Counselors Office, 1 temporary.

• Parks and Recreation, 1.

• Planning, 2.

• Public Works, 4. Oklahoma City’s largest single source of revenue is sales tax, which pays for day-to-day services. Every

See BUDGET, Page 7

Lyric’s Michael Baron brings home Helen Hayes Award

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron has been named a recipient of a 2023 Helen Hayes Award for his work co-directing “The Music Man” last year at

the Olney Theatre Center in Maryland.

The award was presented last month at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The annual event recognizes outstanding achievement from more

than 60 professional theatres and hundreds of theatre-makers across the Washington, D.C., region each year. Named for Helen Hayes, the legendary first lady of the American theatre, the

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

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She stands watch daily at her tree to receive her treats and love from Mike, the best mailman in Fridayland.

Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.

Holt to rise to president of U.S. mayors’ organization

OKC Mayor David Holt was elected to serve as the 2025-2026 president of the United States Conference of Mayors.

The vote was announced during the organization’s annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

In the near term, Mayor Holt assumes office immediately as the organization’s second vice president. In 2024, Holt becomes the first vice president. At the Annual Meeting in the summer of 2025, Mayor Holt is set to be sworn in as the 83rd president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

awards celebrate the artists and theatre companies whose work make the nation’s Capitol a thriving, nationally recognized theatre community.

See BARON, Page 2

“I am incredibly grateful and excited for the honor of serving in these roles,” said Mayor Holt. “Mayors are the most visionary, effective and unifying leaders in our country right now, and the opportunity to represent them is an opportunity I am very grateful to have. I thank my fellow mayors for their belief in me. This

See HOLT, Page 13

Our students earn National Merit awards

By Rose Lane Editor

Eleven graduates of Fridayland high schools have been named winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.

They are among 3,000 winners across the nation who are receiving the awards financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their recipients from among the finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution.

These awards provide $500-$2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institu-

tion financing the scholarship.

Our National Merit Scholars are:

Lindsey D. Fagan, Deer Creek High School, National Merit Oklahoma State University Scholarship. Probable career field: Veterinary medicine.

Maureen E. Grimes, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, National Merit TCU Scholarship. Probable career field: Psychology.

Jonathan A. Hedrick, Casady School, National Merit University of Tulsa Scholarship. Probable career field: Music composition.

Lucas J. Lindsey, Crossings Christian School, National Merit See MERITS, Page 2

2023 Allied Arts Co-Chairmen Peter and Hillary Farrell celebrate the $3.6 million total.

- Photo by Rose Lane

The pedestrian bridge’s design concept represents classic cars from the 40s, 50s and 60s and nearby airports, Wiley Post and Clarence E Page.

Iconic pedestrian bridge open over the NW Expressway

Oklahoma City took another step towards becoming a more pedestrian and cycling-friendly community today by opening a 121-foot pedestrian bridge

over NW Expressway near Wilshire.

The bridge offers safe passage for walkers, cyclists and runners on the 7.8-mile Hefner – Overholser Trail which runs from Britton Road at Lake Hefner Drive to NW 39th Street at Overholser Drive.

“This bridge provides an important and safe connection for the hundreds of thousands of people who use our world-class trails system every year,” said Mayor David Holt.

MERITS

From Page 1

University of Oklahoma Scholarship. Probable career field: Psychology.

Braden A. Perkins, Heritage Hall, National Merit David A. Burr Scholarship. Probable career field: Computer science.

Curt T. Schwager, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, National Merit University

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Baron and co-director Sandra Mae Frank received the Helen Hayes Award for their work in creating an American Sign Language/Spoken English

“I thank the voters for approving this bridge and for continuing to invest in opportunities for physical activity and alternative transit.”

The bridge’s design concept represents classic cars from the 40s, 50s and 60s and nearby airports, Wiley Post and Clarence E. Page.

The $5.3 million project was funded by the 2007 Bond Program and the 2017 Better Streets Safer City Bond Program.

of Tulsa Scholarship. Probable career field: Mechanical engineering.

Noah D. Rice, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, National Merit TCU Scholarship. Probable career field: Medicine.

Jasper R. Anello Roberts, Deer Creek High School, National Merit David A. Burr Scholarship. Probable career field: Astrophysics.

Thomas Doan, Mount St. Mary Catholic High School,

production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” Performances ran June 17-July 24, 2022, at Olney. The production opened to great acclaim, including a feature on the “PBS NewsHour.”

National Merit University of Tulsa Scholarship. Probable career field: Anesthesiology.

Henry Taylor Ison, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, National Merit University of Oklahoma Scholarship. Probable career field: Computer science.

Cooper Shapard, Crossings Christian School, National Merit Southern Methodist University Scholarship. Probable career field: Computer engineering.

Both Baron and Frank have collaborated on other musicals across the nation, including an ASL/Spoken English production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” produced by ZACH Theatre and Deaf Austin Theatre in Austin, Texas, earlier this year. Frank starred as Cinderella and Baron co-directed the production with Deaf Austin Theatre’s Artistic Director, Brian Cheslik. Frank also starred in an ASL/Spoken English version of “Fun Home’’ at Lyric in 2018, directed by Baron. In 2016, Baron directed Lyric’s ASLintegrated production of “Fiddler on the Roof’’ –starring Frank – at the Civic Center Music Hall. Baron’s version of the classic musical brought deaf and hearing actors together in a unique production and earned him the Governor’s Arts Award from the state of Oklahoma that year.

Baron came to Lyric Theatre in 2010 from Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C., where he served as associate director. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Wake Forest University in North Carolina and his master’s degree in directing at Trinity Repertory Conservatory in Providence, R.I. In 2012, he received his first Helen Hayes Award for his direction of “A Year with Frog and Toad’’ at Washington D.C.’s Adventure Theatre. Frank, a graduate of Gallaudet University, made her Broadway debut in Deaf West Theatre’s production of “Spring Awakening.”

Additionally, Frank stars in the hit NBC-drama “New Amsterdam.”

The Helen Hayes Awards were established in 1984 by the Washington Awards Society, and now are presented annually by Theatre Washington.

Sandra Mae Frank and Michael Baron at the Helen Hayes Awards. They won for their work on “The Music Man.”

Hillary and her husband and CoChairman Peter thanked the donors and leadership volunteers who played an instrumental role in reaching the campaign goal.

In addition to the more than $3.6 million raised through the campaign, Allied Arts also announced that central Oklahoma is to receive nearly $3 million of the $10 million in state American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that went into law on May 26.

“Securing this ARPA allocation, in concert with our coalition partners, Oklahoma Arts Council and Tulsa Arts Alliance, was a monumental team effort,” said Allied Arts Advocacy Chairman Ben Kirk.

Event guests also learned that the 2024 Step-Up artist is to be the late Benjamin Harjo, Jr. Harjo is one of the nation’s preeminent First American artists, often referred to as the “Picasso of Native American art.” The piece for next year’s employee giving campaign is a limited-edition print of 1,100, each individually hand-signed by Harjo before his passing and designated distinctively for Allied Arts as the 2024 Step-Up Artwork.

“Allied Arts is privileged to have, to the best of our understanding, Mr. Harjo’s last work,” Peter said. “We are honored to celebrate his legacy throughout the next year with our 2024 Campaign.”

In 2023, employee giving campaigns were held by 169 businesses across the greater metro and raised a record-breaking $778,000 for Allied Arts. Employees attended presentations and heard from partner organizations about what donations helped them accomplish.

While the 2023 campaign has technically concluded, Allied Arts accepts donations and delivers employee giving presentations year-round. Call (405) 278-8944 to learn more or visit alliedartsokc.com/donate to make a secure donation online.

Above: Allied Arts President and CEO Sunny Cearley looks on as retired President and CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner announces the winner of the first Excellence in Arts Education Award, Cindy Scarberry, founder of the Granvile School of Music. At right: Wilmari and Robert Ruiz.

2023 Allied Arts Co-Chairmen Peter and Hillary Farrell, right, recognize the Honorary CoChairmen Bill and Sherri Lance.

Above: Oklahoma Contemporary Director Jeremiah Davis, David Neff and Valerie Naifeh. At left: Lori and Dr. Dodge Hill. Dodge is also an artist.

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FUNDRAISERS

July 13 •

Reds Whites & Brews

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of OKC will host the 14th annual Reds, Whites & Brews on Thurs. July 13 at The Joinery at 121 E. Sheridan. This annual event directly supports the Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, a variety of craft beer and wine, music, games and indoor golf bays. A raffle will take place during the evening with prizes. Purchase tickets at redswhitesbrews.com.

THEATRE

June 27 – July 2 •

The Sound of Music

Join Lyric Theatre for a festival of summer musicals. See The Sound of Music from June 27 – July 2. The Prom is from July 11 –16 and Ain’t Misbe‐havin’ is July 25 – 30. Get tickets today at okcciviccenter.com.

Aug. 4 • Misery 3rd Act Theatre Company, recently announced Season 5: MEMORY. Following four successful seasons in their Northpark Mall space, Season 5 will again include two seasons: Mainstage and Noire. Mainstage plays appeal to a broad audience and support the company’s mission to entertain,

Through July 13 • Kurt Leichter Exhibit

Kurt Leichter: Marking of Time Retrospective, runs through Thursday, July 13 in OCCC’s Inasmuch Foundation Gallery. The Retrospective highlights the work of the late community photographer Kurt Leichter, a self­taught artist whose inspiration came from nature, his travels around the United States and Europe and his strong faith and spirituality. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. The exhibit will wrap up with a special celebration and art sale from 4:30 ­ 6:30 pm on July 13. OCCC’s Inasmuch Foundation Gallery is in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the college campus, 7777 S. May Ave.

educate, and enlighten through the shared experience of live theatre. Noire plays push boundaries for adult audiences. Season 5 opens with Misery on Aug. 4 and will finish in May 2024 with Inherit the Wind. Season tickets will be available July 1 at 3rdacttheatreco.com/ season­tickets. 3rd Act’s theater is in the Shoppes at Northpark at NW 122nd and N. May Ave.

Sept. 14­19 • Disney On Ice

For the first time, Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’

Frozen, the #1 Animated feature of all time and Disney Animation’s Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe Awardwinner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice

transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can singalong to their favorite songs while embracing world­class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto skates into OKC, playing from Sept. 14­19, at the Oklahoma State Fair. To stay up­to­date on all the Fair fun, visit okstatefair.com.

EXHIBITS

June 22 • ArtNow: Soul Is a Wanderer Time is running out to buy tickets to next week’s opening of ArtNow: The Soul Is a Wanderer. Thirteen cross­generational artists come together in this biennial exhibition that highlights new and recent art from artists active in the state. Be among the first to see it at the ArtNow party, an exciting evening of art, cocktails and special performances.

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Paycom Center Events/Shows:

PBR Freedom Fest ­ Sept. 8­10

Jelly Roll ­ Sept. 19

Koe Wetzel ­ Sept. 30

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

Jason Aldean ­ Oct. 13

Nate Bargatze ­ Oct. 22 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks ­ Nov. 18­19

An all-new national tour is coming Oklahoma City’s Civic Center Music Hall on Sept. 21 which will bring fans a whole new way to experience their favorite box office hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The Academy Award-winning film from Sony Pictures Animation will be accompanied by a live orchestra, band and turntables with a scratch DJ playing music from the score and soundtrack. Joining the tour is The Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra. Emily Marshall will serve as the tour’s conductor.

Tickets will be on sale to the public on June 23 at 10 am at the Civic Center Music Hall box office (201 N Walker Ave), by visiting OKCBroadway.com, or by calling (405) 594-

Zoo Amphitheatre: Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21 Young the Giant ­ June 30 Sam Hunt ­ Aug. 5 Incubus ­ Aug. 20 Rick Springfield ­ Aug. 23 All American Rejects ­ Oct. 14

The deadCenter Film Festival wrapped up last weekend, screening 160 films to thousands of film fans from across the country. This was the first fully in-person festival since the pandemic and the excitement was palatable. From the rooftop of the Museum of Art to the patio at The Jones Assembly to the ballroom at 21C Museum Hotel, every single party was filed to the brim with enthusiastic filmmakers and eager fans excited to hear more about the movies they watched.

The big film winner was Fancy Dance, an Oklahoma-made drama from writer/ director Erica Tremblay that stars Lily Gladstone, who also stars in the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon Fancy Dance won Best Narrative Feature and Best Indigenous Feature, and Tremblay was presented with the Oklahoma Film ICON Award.

Bad Press, a film about a rogue reporter fighting to expose her government’s corruption when the Muscogee Nation suddenly begins censoring its free press, was awarded Best Documentary Feature. Black Barbie, the hilarious and insightful film from University of Oklahoma graduate Lagueria Davis, won the Special Jury Prize for Best Documentary. Quan-

tum Cowboy, a wild western featuring David Arquette, took home the special Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature. And, in the two Oscar qualifying categories; Young People, Old People, and Nothing in Between won Best Live Action Short; and, Swing to the Moon won best Animated Short.

We Will Speak, a documentary about Cherokee activists working to preserve their native language, co-directed by Schon Duncan and Michael McDermit, won best Oklahoma Feature.

The External-Internal Monologue of an Interdependent Insomniac, written and directed by recent high school graduate Julian Felix Aaronson, took home Best Oklahoma Short.

Because I helped launch the Film Forward program, I spent all day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday showing virtual reality experiences, drone films, and motion capture demonstrations to the hundreds of students and business people coming to experience what’s next in the film industry. Body of Mine, a virtual experience that lets you take on the virtual body of a different gender,

Civic Center Music Hall: La Boheme ­ June 23­24

The Sound of Music ­ June 27­July 2

The Prom ­ July 11­16

Ain’t Misbehavin’ ­ July 25­30 Spider­Man ­ Sept. 21

won best VR Experience for Los Angeles filmmaker Cameron Kostopoulos.

Sunday was my day to watch films and all of the following were wonderful: Steps, a short film about UCO Paralympian Derek Loccident from director Michael Zubach for the OKC Thunder; The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol from Bryan Beasley; Body Electric from director Nick Demos; The Herricanes from director Olivia Kuan; Bottoms, a comedy from Emma Seligman; and, Riding Legacy: An Oklahoma Black Cowboy Story from Kian Taylor and Jay Ridley

In His Words: The Tales of Gray Frederickson from co-directors David Tester and Christopher premiered at deadCenter, but will screen again next Tuesday, June 20, as part of OCCC’s celebration of Gray Frederickson. The one-hour film will screen at 10:00am and 6:30pm, after a 9:00am unveiling of the Gray Frederickson Department of Digital Cinema and a Governor’s Proclamation. OCCC is also launching a new scholarship endowment in Frederickson’s name to make their awardwinning film program accessible to all students. To learn more about the endowment and how you can participate, please email foundation@occc.edu.

Other Events/Shows/Awards: Prix de West ­ June 2 ­ Aug. 6

D­DENT Golf Tourney ­ June 19 OKC Ballet Unboxed ­ June 23­25

YWCA Purple Sash ­ June 24 Reds Whites & Brews ­ July 13 Disney On Ice ­ Sept. 14­19

8300. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more may be placed by calling (405) 594-8285.

The film’s music score was composed by Academy Award® nominee, multiple Golden Globe®-nominee and Emmy-winning composer Daniel Pemberton, known for his work on movies such as The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Oceans 8 Enola Holmes, The Bad Guys and Steve Jobs

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of my favorite scores I’ve ever written,” said Pemberton. “Utilizing a full orchestra, crazy electronics and unbelievable turntable scratching techniques amongst a million other things is so technically complex, I never thought we’d ever be able to actually reproduce it in a live setting; but somehow, we have. I am

ridiculously excited for fans around the country to see their very first Spider-Verse concert later this year.”

The hip-hop infused film score contains original music showcasing elements of heroism, resilience and is complemented by song contributions from industry greats Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Jaden Smith and Nicki Minaj.

Set in New York City, Spider-Man:

Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen, Miles Morales, who after being bitten by a radioactive spider gains Spider-Man like powers. The film was directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, screenplay by Phil Lord and Rothman with a story by Lord based on the Marvel Comics, and produced by Avi Arad, Amy

Pascal, Lord, Christopher Miller and Christina Steinberg. It features an accomplished and diverse cast including Shameik Moore (Miles Morales), Hailee Steinfeld (Gwen Stacy / Spider-Gwen), Jake Johnson (Peter B. Parker), Chris Pine (Peter Parker), and Mahershala Ali (Aaron Davis/Prowler). The film received widespread praise from critics for its groundbreaking visual style, characters, story, voice acting and soundtrack. The highly anticipated sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is in theaters now.

Ticket buyers are reminded that OKCBroadway.com, OKCCivicCenter.com, and the Civic Center Music Hall are the only official retail ticket outlets for all OKC Broadway performances at the Civic Center.

Tim Hughes has worked tirelessy since 1992 to make home dreams come true

By Annabella Potts Student Intern

Out of all the luxury home builders in Oklahoma, Tim Hughes Custom Homes provides individual attention and dedication to creating dream homes for their clients.

Starting in 1992, Hughes and his team have worked tirelessly to ensure artistry across all design, architectural and electric aspects of their homes. Throughout Oklahoma, Tim Hughes Custom Homes has crafted both residential and commercial properties with a skilled eye for making client visions a reality.

“Going from conception to completion is one of the

biggest deals when a client sees their house,” said Hughes. “To do this, we have a massive communication line. We gauge the client’s needs and try to schedule weekly meetings. We definitely want our clients to have their dream home.

“Sometimes, they can't see it all on paper, but when the house is built, we can make sure that our clients are completely happy with the project because it’s a massive investment.”

Tim Hughes is known for taking any home designs and perfecting it across the board, as he works hands-on with designers and has been a member of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders

Association for over 20 years. Hughes also had a vital role in the opening of the Classen Design Center, which features luxury furnishings and popular brand fixtures.

Whether it be finishing

furnishings and popular brand fixtures.

the cabinetry, working with different species of wood, or trying out various color schemes, Hughes is fully immersed within the custom home building process as he collaborates with high-end architects. He is able to turn

Carpenter Square to open ‘Picasso’ in new home

The four-year warehouse renovation to build the new home for Carpenter Square Theatre is finally finished. CST is to open its 40th season in September, but first they are presenting a play that’s been in the works for over a year.

Carpenter Square Theatre is located at 1009 W. Reno between the OKC Boulevard and Western. An open house on Saturday, June 24 from 5-8 p.m. gives the public an opportunity to tour the new home. Visitors will be able to test out the seats and enjoy the art of Suzanne Wallace Mears. The new online ticketing system is to be operating by then.

Steve Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” is to open on July 7.

“We persevered through the pandemic and the subsequent labor shortages and supply chain issues not to mention funding challenges and numerous construction setbacks, but we’re finally ready to open, said board chairman Rick Allen Lippert. Lippert also was the volunteergeneral contractor and project manager.

Because the early design phase coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, much attention was paid to indoor air quality.

“The experts said to bring the air in low and take it out high, so we’ve done that,” said Lippert.

Fifty floor vents supply air to the theater behind each row of seats.

Return air registers are high up at the back of the auditorium. The systems use MERV 13 filters and are set for maximum fresh air with minimum recirculation. Precautions in the restrooms include extra tall partitions and additional exhaust in addition to touchless fixtures.

Unique amenities that patrons will be able to enjoy in the theater include extra leg room and a drink rail plus purse hooks on each of the seven seating tiers.

Also unique to live theater venues in Oklahoma City is the 8-channel sound system.

“Don’t expect the ear-shattering soundtracks that you hear in blockbuster movies, but if a sound needs to come from a certain area of the theater to enhance the play, then that’s where it will be,” Lippert said. “Approaching cars, voices in the distance, birds flying by. We’ll be able to immerse the audience with modern sound design.”

“We wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this job without the help of some fabulous foundations, organizations, and others. To honor the largest donors, we’ve named various spaces in the building for them,” Lippert said.

Carpenter Square Theatre now has the Inasmuch Foundation Stage, the Leonard and Lisa Slater Theater, the Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum Gallery, the Lisa Reagan Love Dressing Room, the Ann Lacy Board Room, the Tom and Linda Cowley Tech Booth, and the Craig Callas Box Office.

Other funding has come from Allied Arts, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Oklahoma Arts Council, and Arts Council Oklahoma City. Numerous patrons have also donated.Carpenter Square Theatre has survived several challenges since it started in 1984. Originally in the warehouse of the Carpenter Paper Co., they were forced to make way for the construction of the County Jail. In 1989, CST moved to an abandoned drug store at Main and Hudson before becoming the resident theatre company at Stage Center in 1997. The flood of 2010 forced them to find a new home. They produced a season at the Bricktown ConventionCenter before landing at Main and Shartel in 2011.

Because of the pandemic, the 2019-2020 season ended abruptly, and the 2020-2021 season was intermittent.

A storage warehouse fire in April, 2021 destroyed 35 year’s worth of furnishings, props, and costumes.

Executive Artistic Director Rhonda Clark directs Steve

Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.”

There are to be 11 performances between July 7 and July 29. This is Martin’s first play, an absurdist comedy that places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Paris cafe in 1904.

Season 40 begins over the Labor Day weekend. The first show is “Between Riverside and Crazy.” The rest of the season includes “Kodachrome,” “Clue: Onstage,” “Sheepdog,” “Ben Butler,” “Fireflies,” “Hope and Gravity,” and “Lifespan of a Fact.” For more information, call 405-232-6500.

million-dollar ideas into liveable spaces for years to come.

There is to be a grand opening for Classen Design Center for Thursday, June 22, 4-8 p.m. It is located at 7010 N. Classen Blvd.

The Classen Design Center features luxury

Sports Weekly

Fridayland athletes named to All-City track 1st team

Five Fridayland athletes earned places on the Big AllCity track first teams, including John Marshall’s James Allen and Chloe Threatt, followed by Deer Creek’s Brody Woodcock and Tyson Ritz and McGuinness’ Kazeyn Bird.

Allen captured two state titles in the 100 meters (10.87 seconds) and 200 meters (10.87) and helped the Bears to the 800-meter relay title in 1:28.37.

Threatt, the only female on the first team, cemented herself as on the of top sprinters in the state with a championship in the 100 meters and a runner-up finish in the 200.

Woodcock placed in the top 3 of two distance events

with a silver medal in the 1600 meters and third place in the 3200 meters.

Teammate Ritz took second in the high jump, clearing 6 feet, 8 inches.

Bird collected silver medals in the shot put and discus.

Three others picked up second-team honors, including Wilson Eseme, McGuinness, 400 meters; Graham Mitchell, Deer Creek, 3200 meters; and Andrew Elder, McGuinness, high jump.

Honorable mention selections were (by event): 400 –Derek Shaw, John Marshall; 800 – Maddie Cottier, Deer Creek; 100 Hurdles – Taby Roy, McGuinness; 110 Hurdles – Eric Threatt, John Marshall; 300 Hurdles – Cottier, Deer Creek; Long Jump –

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Tyrrell Bruner and Mary Loftiss, McGuinness; Pole Vault – Olivia Fosbenner and Reid Henderson, McGuinness; Shot Put – Brandt Haag, McGuinness; Discus Kellen Fraille, McGuinness.

For the Little All-City track list, eight local athletes – Heritage Hall’s Jordyn Harris, Andy Bass, Jackson Fowler, Graham Murphy; Crossings Christian’s Savanna Meek; and Harding Charter Prep’s Jazmyn Nelson –received first-team honors.

Heritage Hall’s Eric Lyons also received Coach of the Year honors for helping lead the Charger boys to the Class 3A state championship, its fifth overall state title and first since 2017, and the girls to third place.

Bass concluded an outstanding season with state titles in the 100 meters (10.52 seconds) and 200 meters (21.47), while also joining Harris on the 400-meter relay team which set a new state record (42.08) on the way to a gold medal.

Fowler, a standout distance runner, earned a gold medal in the 3200 (10:14.99) and took fifth in the 1600.

Murphy claimed gold in the high jump in with a winning leap of 6-8. In addition to his relay title, Harris was fifth in the 100 at state.

Meek continued her strong showing in the hurdles, winning a state title in the 100 meters (14.92) and placing second in the 300.

Nelson grabbed fifth in

the 100 meters and sixth in the 200 for the Eagles. Heritage Hall also boasted a pair on the second team, highlighted by River Faulkner in the 100 and Addy Washington in the 100 hurdles.

Honorable mention selections included (by event): 100 – Mary Rocco Phillips, Heritage Hall; 200 – Allison Hickey, Crossings Christian; 400 – Yohanna Bell, Heritage Hall; 800 – Caysen Argo, Heritage Hall; 1600 – Sloane Travis, Heritage Hall; 3200 –Trey Bishop, Crossings Christian; 300 Hurdles –Nate Rouse, Crossings Christian; Long Jump – Clara Bebee, Crossings Christian, and Anya Birch, Heritage Hall; Discus – Zavier Freeman, Heritage Hall.

3 Chargers, 2 Irish lead way on soccer teams

Eight different Fridayland athletes earned spots on the first team of The Oklahoman’s All-City soccer roster.

Tucker Austin, Yohanna Bell and Lucille Sullivan led the way from Heritage Hall, along with Sabrina Guzman and Katie Johnston from McGuinness, Camryn Hasselwander from Deer Creek and Kaiden Laisle from Crossings Christian.

Austin shined with two goals and an assist in helping the Chargers to a 3-2 win over Crooked Oak to win the Class 4A state championship. He finished with 14 goals and 12 assists in 2023.

Bell provided an insurance goal in Heritage Hall’s 2-0 victory against OCS to claim its second straight girls soccer title and had a team-best 15 goals for the season. Sullivan anchored the Chargers’ defense to a 14-0 record.

McGuinness’ Johnston enjoyed a breakout season with 32 goals and 15 assists as the Irish girls earned the runner-up trophy with a loss to Piedmont in the 5A state final. Guzman tallied 17 goals and 15 assists last year from her positions as attacking midfielder and forward.

Deer Creek’s Hasselwander collected seven shutouts last season and two important penalty-kick saves in the district title game as the Antlers made the 6A quarterfinals after winning the state title in 2022.

ALL-CITY SELECTIONS

All-City Track

1st Team

Crossings Christian: Savanna Meek

Deer Creek: Tyson Ritz, Brody Woodcock

Harding Charter Prep: Jazmyn Nelson

Heritage Hall: Andy Bass, Jackson Fowler, Jordyn Harris, Graham Murphy

John Marshall: James Allen, Chloe Threatt

McGuinness: Kazeyn Bird

All City Soccer

1st Team

Crossings Christian: Kaiden Laisle

Deer Creek: Camryn Hasselwander

Heritage Hall: Tucker Austin, Yohanna Bell, Lucille Sullivan

McGuinness: Sabrina Guzman, Katie Johnston

Laisle also put up some big numbers this season for Crossings with a school-record 26 goals and 11 assists as the Knights went 11-5 and reached the 3A playoffs.

Seven other players made the second team, including: Jackson Boreham, Addison Knocke and Sydney Lee, Deer Creek; Caysen Argo and Katerina Chrysant, Heritage Hall; Reese Roberts and Ava Thielke, McGuinness.

Honorable mention selections included:

Crossings Christian – Bennett Baker, Charlie

Cook, Madison Joliff, Gracie Maschmeier, Rachel Mulder; Deer Creek – Kaleb Trussell, Lilly Cunningham, Tristen Yi; Harding Charter Prep – Danny DeLeon, Jake Martinez, Yamileth Ponce; Heritage Hall – Alex Alspaugh, Will Mattocks, Avery McKirihan, Noah Ragozzino, Aiden Walker, Olivia Walker, Cal Welker; Also, McGuinness Joseph Coats, Jack Foster, Jesse Hauser, Will Kilgallon, Molly Strope, Ellie Torres, Beatrice Volger, Addy Wood; Mount St. Mary – Eli Cervantes, Zachary Penner; PC North –Bode Durham, Christian Otero, Colin Patton.

For Wings Special Needs Community

The Redbud Classic presented a check for $18,000, the proceeds from the race, to the Wings Special Needs Community. From left: Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom, Redbud Classic Board President Ray Heck, Wings Executive Director Cheri Weaver, Wings Board member Carolyn Hansing, Wings Board member Whitney Pence, Wings Board member Kris Wooten, Wings committee member and volunteer Heidi Zerby, Wings Development Officer Allyson Wolfe, Wings Board Chairman Jerrod Roberts and Wings Board Vice Chairman Brian Russell. Wings exists to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs guided by principles of the Bible. The Redbud Classic races through the streets of Nichols Hills and surrounding areas early each April.

Donald Whetestine, Jordan Rambo earn university accolades

Donald Whetstine of Oklahoma City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2023 President's List. The winter terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved

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time people shop in Oklahoma City or buy something online, they are investing in your community.

The city gets 4.125% of taxable sales made in Oklahoma City, or when people from

by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 170,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergradu-

Oklahoma City buy something online. Of that, 2.25% goes to the General Fund that pays for day-to-day operations. About half to two-thirds of the General Fund is for public safety –the police and fire departments.

Police and fire also have a dedicated public safety sales tax of ¾ of a cent. The OKC

ate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastestgrowing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at

Zoo gets 1/8th of a cent, and finally there’s the MAPS 4 temporary penny sales tax.

The city also gets about 13% of residents’ total property tax bill. OKC’s share goes to paying off the general obligation bonds used for bond projects in the Better Streets, Safer City program. That funds improvements to streets, parks, police

www.snhu.edu.

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Jordan Rambo was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for fall semester 2022.

A total of 12,791 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).

and fire facilities and other needs for the next several years. Check them out at okc.gov/BetterSafer. The rest of property tax goes elsewhere – public schools, libraries, vocational schools and the county government.

Hotel tax charged on hotel room stays is the city’s only other significant source of tax

These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.

The UA dean's and president's lists recognize fulltime undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. For more information visit news.ua.edu.

revenue. It’s dedicated to promoting tourism and capital improvements at the OKC Fairgrounds.

The city also gets some revenue comes from franchise fees, building permits, business licenses, fines, service changes and fees. Visit okc.gov for more information.

- Photo by Rose Lane

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 9, 2023; Friday, June 16, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No.PB-2023-654

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) OF MARILYN GAYE BARNARD,) Deceased.)

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES AND TERMINATION OF JOINT TENA-NCY

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of MARILYN

GAYE BARNARD, Deceased, that on the 25th of May, 2023, there was produced and filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, and instrument purporting to be the Will of MARILYN GAYE BARNARD, deceased, dated July 19, 2012, and there was also filed in the Court the Petition of ZACH BARNARD a/k/a

ZACHARY RONELDRIGE BARNARD praying that the Will be admitted to probate, Letters Testamentary issued to ZACH BARNARD, a/k/a ZACHARY RONELDRIGE BARNARD as Personal Representative of the Estate, to serve without bond, for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the Decedent.

Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on the 25 day of May, 2023, notice is given that the 27 day of June, 2023, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., is the day and time that the Petition will be heard in the District Courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

Witness, the undersigned, Judge of the District Court of the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, this 25 day of May, 2023.

THOMAS C. RIESEN

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By: /s/Teresa Becker Deputy (SEAL)

Steven D. Kaestner, OBA#4854

Steven D. Kaestner, P.C. 15401 N. May Ave. Suite 500 Edmond, Oklahoma 73013 Phone: (405) 841-7667

Fax: (405) 285-2911

Email: steve@ironhorseinvest.com

Attorneys for Petitioner (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 9, 2023; Friday, June 16, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No.PB-2023-655

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) OF NORMAN NEWTON TAYLOR,) Deceased.)

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES AND TERMINATION OF JOINT TENANCY

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in

as next of friend of Ahmed Goher has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Ahmed Goher to (b) Adam Goher; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Dishman of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 10 day of July, 2023 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set

THURS. JULY 6TH AT 2:00 PM

AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC.

200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY

(W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

500 W. CALIFORNIA AVE., OKC

Approx. 0.40 Acres MOL. Parking Lot w/ Approx. 140 ft. Frontage on Walker Ave & Approx. 125 ft. Frontage on California Ave.

TERMS: 5% down, 30 days to close. Closing cost and title ins split 50/50. 10% Buyers premium.

LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION ONG*OG+E*NORMAN SCHOOLS* OTHER CONTRACTORS 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. THURS. JUNE 29TH AT 9:00 AM

INSPECTION: WED. JUNE 28TH FROM 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM AND STARTING AT 8:00 AM DAY OF AUCTION

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ON-LINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM

Farm Equipment, Trucking, Travel Trailers, RV’s, Beautiful Boats, Motorcycles, Pick-ups, Cars, Excavator, Dozers, Loaders, Tractors, Semi’s, Machinery & Tools, Trailers, Livestock Trailers, Pallet Racing, Cross Arms, Light Poles, Wood Poles, Wood Cross Arms, and Much More. Buyers premium will apply

See web site for detailed listing & pictures

www.dakil.com AUCTIONEERS 405-751-6179

Tom Hanks: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece A Novel, by Tom Hanks

Practically everyone who loves a good story also has a favorite story teller, and often that story teller is Tom Hanks. He wrote Uncommon Type, a highly successful book of short stories and has also acted, produced and directed movies and been active in all aspects of presenting stories. He has now moved up a step since that successful publication in 2017 with the recent publishing of a novel about every aspect of making a film from inception through the wrap up. Hanks’ influence is seen in the noted Bill Johnson’s directing for the movie Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall. Such is the story of Hanks’ first novel, Tom Hanks: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece. This story tells all from the casting to the personalities of crew members and stresses the importance of having every part of the

process be perfect. On filming days, every hitch, forgotten line or tardy actor puts a strain on the 53 shooting days of the project. There are edits, egos and arrogance as well as kindness and assistance of others on the set. The relationships, the mistakes and the screw ups as well as the magic moments of beauty and love figure dramatically in Lone Butte, California, a forgotten little town where the actual shooting takes place. The beautiful Wren is stunning as Eve, the romantic interest. The Hero, flamethrower Firefall, follows the script that had its beginnings in a comic book with a very young boy, who grows along with the process and emerges full bloom. People and places, set managers, dishwashers, sound people…. every person has a reason to be there. Some get fired; others find hidden resources and emerge with careers.

More than a diary of each day, the events, people and story reach back and expose differences of the trade, insightful thoughts and reflections of the changes in America over the past eighty years, and provide a script of its own for the fascinating movie industry as well as a snappy superhero whose weapon flamethrower uses to good advantage.

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

One who is interested in the fine print that goes into making and marketing of such a movie will find much to consider before he or she packs up and heads for Hollywood. From the workers to the actors to the families, it sounds familiar. These steps are not just make-believe but actual forward and backward ones that lead to success and are not easy, especially when COVID comes, or union strikes are called, or persnickety screen writers meet eye to eye. Life in the movies is the same as life in any competitive industry, full of challenges, disappointments, successes, changes and more changes.

As mentioned before, Tom Hanks is loved by so many because of his knowledge of the industry, his enormous talent combined with the imagination and the drive to use these gifts for success that continue to create unforgettable stories. In this novel Tom Hanks demonstrates dedication and hard work with his love of the industry to show “how it is done.“ That is almost a promise that gives hope for future stories which he will turn into motion picture masterpiece after masterpiece.

Thanks to Full Circle book store for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION

THURS. JULY 6TH AT 2:00 PM

AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC.

200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner) 500 W. CALIFORNIA AVE., OKC Approx. 0.40 Acres MOL. Parking Lot w/ Approx. 140 ft. Frontage on Walker Ave & Approx. 125 ft. Frontage on California Ave. TERMS: 5% down, 30 days to close. Closing cost and title ins split 50/50. 10% Buyers premium.

REAL ESTATE 405-751-6179

www.dakil.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDED

CASE NO. BOA 2023-09

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

Lot Five (05), Block Forty-five (45), Nichols Hills Addition of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 6508 NW Grand Boulevard. Current zoning is R-1-75.

The applicants desire to construct an addition to the main dwelling. The allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is 60% or 3,961 square feet. For the proposed construction, the applicants are seeking a 1,391 square foot (21%) variance from the allowable FAR, for a proposed 5,352 square foot (81%) FAR. For the proposed construction, the applicants are also seeking a 3’4’’ variance from the front yard setback, leaving a 71’8’’ front yard setback. For the proposed construction, the applicants are also seeking a 6’ building envelope variance on both sides of the dwelling.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 21st day of June 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 6th day of June 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

KEEFER SUPPLY CO.

WED. JUNE 21ST AT 10:00 AM

ITEMS LOCATED AT: 131 E. COTTAGE ST, ADA, OKLA.

INSPECTION: MON. JUNE 19TH & TUES. JUNE 20TH FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM AND STARTING AT 8:00 AM DAY OF AUCTION AUCTION HELD AT DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA.

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ON-LINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM

APPROX, $100,000 AT WHOLESALE INVENTORY COST TO BE SOLD FOR ONE PRICE AND ALL SHELVING & FIXTURES TO BE SOLD FOR ONE PRICE SEE WEB SITE FOR LISTING & PICTURES. Buyers premium will apply www.dakil.com AUCTIONEERS 405-751-6179

Locally-owned Business Directory

Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ

Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629

Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com

Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 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

International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com

Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com

Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com

Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com

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

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

Thrifty Pharmacy

10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com

State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com

Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com

BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank

Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz

First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com

La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com

McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com

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

Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535

Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com

First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222

Website: ffb.com

Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com

Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200

First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335

Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 405 843-5334

christianscienceokc.org

Steam It Klean It LLC Carpet Cleaning PO Box 20232 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 602-4960

Steamitkleanit@gmail.com

Amy Wade & Co. Real Estate Team

Amy Wade - Listing Specialist 3000 E. Britton Rd. (405)605-9195

AmyWadeandCo.com

Locally-owned business listings are only $25 a month. Email rose@okcfriday. com for more information.

“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.

Dogs are starring everywhere

Man’s best friends are now in many television commercials. They are leaping out of cars, one of which is being driven by mother dog. They are in siding and roofing commercials.

Most television shows have a dog in the family. People walking for exercise will frequently have a leash in their hand with a furry friend on the end.

We all love our dogs (and cats) and became especially close to them during the COVID lock down.

In my case, my little pomeranian started sleeping on the bed with me. She only weighs 10 pounds, so we weren’t crowded. I am not sure this would be practical if you have a Great

Dane or a Wolf Hound.

The Animal Welfare Adoption Center on Western closed down last week (again) because of canine flu. When they get the flu under control and dogs healthy, stop by there.

Precious dogs who need a home come in all sizes.

My boys had some strange pets when they

Dear Wise Elder: I retired five years ago from 24 years as senior manager of construction for the local hospital. At the hospital, I worked long days and extra whenever they needed me, but no one from work has reached out since I retired. What bothers me most is 14 grandchildren and five children with spouses. Only one grandchild spends weekends and summers with me. I’m a good Christian, a good employee, a good dad, but why am I so lonely still at almost 70.

Dear Lonely: It’s admirable that you have had a wonderful family

were still at home.You never knew when a tortoise was going to cross your path or some rodent! Dogs are the best company. Send

and strong work history.

But the next step is up to you. Now, rather than waiting for someone to come by, reach out to others at the coffee shop. Take the initiative. Help someone. Call several churches or VillagesOKC offering to lend a hand – a ramp built or a raised flower bed constructed. Take personal responsibility to introduce yourself; reach out your hand of friendship. You could be the answer to someone else’s loneliness.

- Courtesy VillagesOKC, www.VillagesOKC.org

(405) 990 6637

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,

Father Rick Stansberry honored for contributions, leadership

The Very Reverend Rick Stansberry, rector of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City, received the 2023 RISE Award in Memory of Mother Maria Mejia during Bishop John Carroll School's eigth grade graduation Mass. He received this honor for his outstanding contributions and leadership, including two successful mission trips to the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, also known as the Refuge of Hope (RISE), in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

At RISE, a safe haven for orphaned, abandoned, and endangered children, Father Rick’s unwavering dedication left a lasting impact. Through his tireless efforts and generous fundraising initiatives, he significantly bolstered the organization's resources. As a result, RISE was able to provide essential support including Catholic education and psychological and behavioral assistance to the children in need.

Fr. Rick's service, leadership and commitment to being a missionary disciple earned him the 2023 RISE Award. This accolade serves as a token of the children shelter’s heartfelt appreciation for his invaluable contributions to the children and their brighter future.

The Very Reverend Rick Stansberry, rector of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City, is presented the 2023 RISE Award by Antonio Guzman, youth director and safe environment facilitator, Christ the King Catholic Church.

- Photo by Quoc T. Mai

Patricia Browne prize presented to Ezekiel J. Emanuel

In celebration and to honor the legacy of Patricia Price Browne and her tireless work for children, the Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics was established. Every two years, the University of Oklahoma recognizes and awards a $10,000 prize to a national or international health care professional who demonstrates outstanding ethical qualities.

This year’s winner was Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Ph.D., M.D., MSc, vice provost for global iniatives, chair of development of medical ethics and health policy and Diane v.S. Levy and Robert M. Levy University Professor, Perelman School of Medicine and The Warton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Orchestra honors Nigh

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above, from left: Jeff and Naureen Hubbard, Seema Shah and Kathy McKracken, Children’s Health Foundation executive director.

Patricia Price Browne’s family with the award-winner, from left: Browne’s son Matt Browne, Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Henry, Ave, David, David, Jr. (in front) and Whitney Van Hooten, Browne’s daughter.

Dr. Bill Tierney and his daughter Grace.

Dalyn and Ralph Bell with Dr. LaTasha Craig.

Donna Nigh, Jane Wooten and Carol Sander during the concert.

George Nigh waves to the crowd during an Oklahoma Community Orchestra concert, The legacy of George Nigh: Homa nad Beyond. The event featured Kyle Dillingham and Lucas Ross.

Kyle Dillingham and Dr. Irvin L. Wagner, playing the spoons, during the concert honoring Governor George Nigh.

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also presents an opportunity to tell Oklahoma City’s story and it’s a reminder to Oklahoma City that we have an incredible platform as America’s 20th-largest city.”

A member of the Osage Nation, Mayor Holt will be the first Native American president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. During their year in office, the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors speaks for the nation’s mayors and their cities. Some of the most notable names in United States mayoral history have held the position, from LaGuardia to Daley to Landrieu. Holt is the second mayor of Oklahoma City to hold the position, joining Mick Cornett, who served as president from 2016 to 2017.

Mayor Holt was elected to the Advisory Board of the Conference in 2019 and as a trustee in 2020. In 2021, he served as national cochair of mayoral efforts to pass the Bipartisan Instructure Law. He serves as vice chairman of the International Affairs Committee,

co-chairman of the Task Force on Electric Vehicles, is a member of the Finance & Audit Committee, and has served as chairman of the Nominating Committee and as a member of the Site Selection Committee.

Holt was elected as mayor of Oklahoma City in 2018 with 78.5 percent of the vote and re-elected in 2022 by a 40-point margin and with the most votes for any mayoral candidate since 1959. When he took office, Holt was the youngest mayor of Oklahoma City since 1923, and he will be one of the youngest U.S. Conference of Mayors presidents in history.

In his professional life, Holt is the dean-designate of the Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Mayor Holt is a graduate of The George Washington University and Oklahoma City University.

Mayor Holt is married to Rachel, executive director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. They have two children, George and Margaret.

Oklahoma City has a population of 694,800 and is the 20thlargest city in the United States.

OKC FRIDAY in Antarctica

Rick and Linda Poole enjoy a cruise to Antarctica. The 14-night cruise was a round trip from Buenos Aires, Argentina. As you travel, be sure to pack your newspaper. Send photos with details about your trip to: rose@okcfriday.com.

The leadership of the United States Conference of Mayors includes, from left: Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director; Hillary Schieve, mayor of Reno, president; Andrew J. Ginther, mayor of Columbus, vice president; and David Holt, mayor of Oklahoma City, second vice president.