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Vol. 56 No. 8 • One Section • 14 pages • July 8, 2022
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Hybrid learning participation model now in place for OKCPS
Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue!
By Rachel Dallalio Student Intern
Stevie Still is ready to roll in the Nichols Hills Parade. Below: Bennett Wallace revs his engine for the Quail Creek Parade.
Nichols Hills, Quail Creek and The Green each hosted Fourth of July Parades. Residents decorated golf carts, bicycles, vintage automobiles and more to parade their love of American. At right: The Greens’ Megan Brooks plays the part of Uncle Sam. For more photos, see Pages 2, 3, 12 & 14
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski and Rose Lane
Oklahoma City Public Schools students now have the option to attend classes virtually – and take part in activities in person. e3, the new online learning pathway is based on three core foundations of learning: empower, engage and elevate. The press release called this program a “school within a school” as students have the opportunity to learn virtually while still being a part of the traditional school setting. OKCPS media relations manager Crystal Raymond said the program is the best of both worlds for students. “It offers blended learning where students can learn on their own time while allowing them to come in-person for arts, field trips and even walk with their graduating class,” Raymond said. The program officially begins in the fall. The parents of OKCPS students voiced the need for a virtual learning option to be available for their children. This was prompted by the students' involvement in extracurricular activities such as fine arts or sports. “It is ideal for students who may be an athlete, have families that travel or simply want to learn at home,” Raymond said. “It allows students to remain in a public school setting while being homeschooled.” OKCPS students or transfer students who wish to participate in the e3 learning program are encouraged to enroll by July 15. For enrollment or more information, go to OKCPS website at okcps.org.
New Allied Arts CEO understands what the arts can do for a city By Rose Lane Editor
SUNNY CEARLEY
Incoming Allied Arts President and CEO Sunny Cearley says she knows what the arts can do for a city in terms of placemaking, community building, economic development and simply bringing job to the people who live here. Cearley, who currently
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serves as the senior vice president of membership at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, assumes her new post at Allied Arts on Aug. 1. She succeeds Deborah McAuliffe Senner, who has been with Allied Arts for 21 years, including 13 as president and CEO. “I know that we have a thriving arts community in our city, Oklahoma City,
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because of Allied Arts,” Cearley said. The board of the organization voted to hire Cearley last week. “Sunny has precisely the experience, deep community connections and passion for the arts we were looking for in our next leader,” said Allied Arts Board Chairman Steve Mason. “I’ve known her professionally for many years.
We were impressed with her vision for Allied Arts, as well as her leadership skills and I have complete confidence in her ability to help the organization grow and thrive.” A thriving arts community is vital to the health and growth of the city and our state, Cearley said. “The visual and performing See ARTS, Page 5
Casady student is studying Chinese in immersive State Department program Nicholas Castilla, a Casady School rising senior, was awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship for 202223 by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Nicholas is studying Chinese at the National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan this summer. Nicholas, competitively selected out of over 3,300 applications from across the United States, is one of approximately 700 students who are studying Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Indonesian or Russian overseas and in virtual programs. While studying in Taiwan, Nicholas is See CASTILLA, Page 5
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Quail Creek July 4th Parade
Quail Creek celebrates Independence Day in style
- Photos by Fran Kozakoswki
Nicole and John McPhetridge don their patriotic head gear for Quail Creek’s July 4th parade. Quail Creek residents and their friends and family braved the hot weather to turn out for the neighborhood’s annual July 4th Parade and festivities. All decked out in their holiday attire are, from left, Jenae Allert, Toni Freeman, Jane Cunningham, Katherine Vanlandingham and Savannah Everett.
Enjoying a day at the Quail Creek July 4th Parade are, clockwise starting at left, Jake, Katy and Travis Miskovsky; Jeff and Meredith Hartman with their children Hank and Jack; Scout Tucker, Amber Tucker, Heather Rohlmeier and her dog Charlie.
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Nichols Hills July 4th Parade
Nichols Hills parades for the Red, White & Blue Nichols Hills hosted its annual July 4th Parade last weekend. Residents decorated classic cars, bikes and their pets to celebrate Independence Day. At left, Christian and Constantina Kanady with their twin daughters Marie-Sistine and Kate decked out in their patriotic outfits. - Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Eloise Lopata lavishly decorated her bike for the Nichols Hills July 4th Parade.
Above, Kristen and Katheryn Kirch, and at right, Claire and Courtney Melton with their dog Clobis.
Celebrating Independence Day in Nichols Hills are, clockwise starting at left, Nichols Hills July 4th Parade chairwoman Wiley Hugo and Natalie Hugo; Preston Bartek; Morgan Carson, P.J. Carson and Sherri Liebel.
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CALENDAR THEATRE July 22 • A Night on Broadway Broadway stars are coming back to St. Luke’s! Join us on Fri day, July 22, at 7 p.m. for “A Night On Broad way” with Dan Micci che and Meghan Picerno. Dan is the Music director of Wicked and Meghan recently stared as the leading lady, Christine Daae, in The Phantom of the Opera. General Admission tickets are available for $25 and a special VIP ticket is available for $100 at stlukesokc.org (which includes premiere seating and a meet andgreet with the performers after the show). Doors open at 6:30 pm for a night of music, laughter and joy as we bring togeth er our friends from Broadway to serenade us for a night we will never forget. July 24 – The Music Man July 31 – Funny Girl Aug. 7 – A Chorus Line Aug. 14 – Little Mermaid Aug. 21 – Wicked Aug. 28 – Sister Act
MOVIES July 13 • Summer Movies Join Myriad Botanical Gardens for free fun and games starting at 7 pm. Food trucks and beverages will be available. The movie will begin at sundown, approximately 9 pm. Families are invited to
Oklahoma Film Icon Jennifer Loren
Kyiv City Ballet to Perform at OCCC Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) will host the Kyiv City Ballet this fall in the troupe's only stop in the state. The two shows on Oct. 9 are part of the Kyiv City Ballet's inau gural tour of the United States. “We are honored to welcome the world renowned Kyiv City Ballet to OCCC on their historic U.S. tour,” said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones. “Our Visual and Perform ing Arts Center consistently attracts high cal iber talent, and the Kyiv City Ballet is no excep tion. We are honored and privileged to have the ballet here for Oklahomans to experience and enjoy.” The day before Ukraine was invaded in Febru ary, the Kyiv City Ballet unknowingly took one of the last flights out of Kyiv. The company flew to Paris to begin a longplanned tour and have not returned home. The U.S. tour will feature a fulllength Swan Lake, excerpts from Les Sylphides and Car men, and several works by Ukrainian choreog raphers: Thoughts, a contemporary ballet, choreographed by Vladyslav Dobshynskyi; Tribute to Peace, a neoclassical work, chore ographed by Kyiv City Ballet’s Artistic Director, Ivan Kozlov; and Men of Kyiv, a Ukranian folk dance, choreographed by Pavlo Virsky. The two programs at OCCC will include selected works from that repertoire. The Kyiv City Ballet will perform at OCCC's Visual and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 9 at 3 pm and 6 pm. The performances are part of OCCC's 20222023 Performing Arts Series. For more information, go to tickets.occc.edu or call the OCCC Box Office at 405.682.7579. bring a blanket or chairs and picnic. Enjoy a free movie on the Devon lawn and Bandshell thanks to sponsor SONIC. Juras‐ sic Park (1993) Wednesday, July 13. Sing 2 (2020) Wednesday, July 20. show.
FUNDRAISERS July 30 • Heroes Ball The 6th Annual Heroes Ball will recog
nize those in our state who go the extra dis tance for our children. The Annual Heroes Ball is the major fundraising gala for the Oklahoma Insti tute for Child Advoca cy. New this year, join us for the Heroes Ball After Party. All Heroes Ball attendees can attend for no addition al cost and additional guests who did not attend the Heroes Ball can get in for just $50 at oica.org.
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ennifer Loren, director of the Cherokee Nation Film Office, was honored with the Oklahoma Film ICON Award at the 2022 deadCenter Film Festival in June. Loren is a studio executive, filmmaker, and journalist from Tulsa who helped the Cherokee Nation establish the only certified Native American film commission within the United States. Loren is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism. A former television reporter and news anchor for Tulsa’s News on 6, Loren won a 2011 Heartland Regional Emmy for her in-depth government and political reporting and the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters first place award for investigative reporting in 2007 and 2011. Since leaving television news and launching the Cherokee Nation Film Office, Loren has helped the Cherokee Nation take a leadership position in the film industry in Oklahoma and beyond. The mission of the Cherokee Nation Film Office is to increase the presence of Native Americans in every level of the film and television industries, while creating opportunities
for economic development and jobs in the Cherokee Nation. So far, their efforts have been wildly successful. One of Loren’s first projects was co-creator, executive producer, and host of Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, a documentary series that has won 11 Emmy Awards and provided a platform for preserving and sharing the culture, language and stories of the Cherokee Nation. During the festival, Loren premiered the latest Osiyo film, The Cherokee Speakers Roll, at the First Americans Museum, followed by a discussion with Tava Sofsky, director of the Oklahoma Film + Music Office. In 2021, the Cherokee Nation Film Office opened a hightech soundstage in Owasso. The 27,000square-foot facility sits on more than four acres in the Cherokee Nation reservation and has 9,000 square feet of dedicated XR space, with accompanying edit suites, control room, pro-grade audio booth, crew and client lounges as well
as hair and makeup facilities. The soundstage is staffed by members of the Cherokee Nation. Loren was recently in New York at the Tribeca Film Festival for the premiere of Land of Gold, the first movie to film inside the Cherokee Nation Soundstage. The lead character in that film is a truck driver, so the soundstage allowed the filmmakers to shoot a stationary semi-truck in front of a massive LED screen to make it appear to be in motion. Earlier this year, the Cherokee Nation announced the creation of a film incentive program. The Cherokee film rebate program is a first for a Native American tribe, offering up to $1 million annually for film and television production expenses that occur within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation. The program offers up to 25% cash back on expenses and wages for productions over $50,000. This is just the beginning for Jennifer Loren and the Cherokee Nation Film Office. Their incentive program, modern soundstage, and successful programs have caught the attention of studio executives across the country, which means more film jobs in Oklahoma.
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Emmitt Smith to speak at Salvation Army dinner event The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma is excited to announce it will be hosting the Doing the Most Good Dinner Event. The event will be held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and takes place on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Doors open at 6 pm and the event will begin at 7 pm. The special guest speaker is Dallas Cowboys legend, Emmitt Smith. He will be sharing his experiences as a Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, entrepreneur and Boys & Girls Club alumnus. The honorary chairs for the event are former Governor Frank Keating and Cathy Keating and the event emcee is State Senator
Shane Jett. Emmitt Smith is the NFL’s alltime leading rusher and holds the record for career rushing touchdowns. Smith was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He played 13 seasons with the Cowboys and two with the Arizona Cardinals. In 2002, Smith and his wife founded the Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to “seek a reality where children have the resources necessary to realize their full potential.” In the fall of 2006, Smith won the
third season of Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Cheryl Burke. Funds raised from this event will allow The Salvation Army to reach the lives of thousands of Oklahomans through its programming. The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma oversees many programs ranging from feeding programs through its food pantry and community meals; emergency shelter for single men, single women and families; emergency financial assistance through social services; senior centers to provide meals and socialization for elderly individuals; The Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club to
offer a safe, fun and educational place for at-risk children after school and during the summer; Christmas assistance; and disaster services and spiritual care. This event is made possible by its generous sponsors including Jasco Giving Hope Foundation, Frontier State Bank and Energy Transfer. Individual dinner event tickets are $125 and event sponsorships are available. Individuals can go to TSAOK.org to purchase reservations and sponsorships. For more information about the event, please contact Annie Welborn at 405-246-1124 or annie.welborn@uss.salvationarmy.org.
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Our All-Stars describe teachers who have had a great impact Compiled by Rachel Dallalio Student Intern We asked members of OKC FRIDAY’s All Star Scholarship and Leadership Teams to describe the teacher who has had the most impact on them. The following are their responses: DEER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Katie Donaghue, AP US History, Student Council, Youth Government Sponsor “She was an amazing history teacher junior year and helped me become involved in Youth and Government and Student Council, which has given me wonderful opportunities. She has been an encouraging role model and always someone I know I can go to.” - Christina Salem
CASTILLA From Page 1 receiving formal language instruction, live with a host family and experience the local culture as part of an immersion environment. Nicholas previously served as a U.S. Senate Page in Washington D.C. for a semester and attended the University of Mississippi’s StarTalk Chinese immersion program on a U.S. Department of Defense scholarship. He currently serves as chairman of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board and is a member of Youth Lead-
ARTS From Page 1 arts attract talent and industry, and they enhance individual quality of life. They unite our community, provide beauty, provoke conversation and help people of all ages reach their full potential. I am excited to begin the work of supporting more than 40 arts and cultural agencies while connecting communities with our mission. “Deborah, staff and Allied Arts’ volunteer leadership have grown an outstanding organization, and I look forward to building on all they have created.” Incoming Board Chair Glen Maynard praised the board’s selection. “Allied Arts is one of the premier united arts funds in the nation, and Sunny convinced everyone involved in our search that she has the knowledge and talent to align more people with our work and bring more support for the sector doing so much good in our state,” he said.
Jennifer Bush, AP Biology “Ms. Bush has pushed me to be a better student in ways of treating me like a young adult and establishing a level of respect for me and her students. She has pushed me to break the boundaries of my education and I cannot thank her enough.” - Nina Bugg
spares no efforts regarding our learning and has an interactive environment in which we all have a chance to excel.” - Zainab Sajid Kaiti Monroe, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, AP Calculus “Mrs. Monroe is the sweetest soul ever, and she goes out of her way to make sure all of her students are understanding what’s being taught.” - Julia Harper
Ann Roel, AP English Literature “I appreciate the passion Mrs. Roel brings to the classroom and her joy in teaching is contagious to her students. She has taught me to analyze literature at a deeper level than I have ever had before and has also shown me how to apply what I have learned practically.” - Hannah Shoffner “Mrs. Roel has been an incredible influence on my education. She
Karen Evens, Honors and AP Chemistry “She is supportive of her students and encourages them to push themselves to their fullest potential. She has taught me to lead with compassion and to always look for the best in people.” - Lindsey Vongthavaravat
ership Oklahoma’s Class 22. Earlier this summer, Nicholas was elected lieutenant governor of the Oklahoma American Legion Boys State. He recently completed a competitive, semester-long Vanderbilt University research program. The NSLI-Y program is part of a multiagency U.S. Government initiative launched in 2006 to improve Americans' ability to communicate in select critical languages to advance international dialogue and increase American economic global competitiveness. The goals of the NSLI-Y program include: promoting critical language learning
among American youth; enhancing crosscultural understanding and deepening trust; sparking a lifetime of interest in foreign language and culture; and developing the skills to advance international dialogue, compete effectively in the global marketplace, promote mutual understanding, and contribute to a more peaceful world. NSLI-Y is administered by American Councils for International Education in cooperation with AFSUSA, American Cultural Exchange Service, AMIDEAST, iEARNUSA, the Russian American Foundation, Stony Brook University, the University of
Cearley previously served as director of sales and community relations for The Journal Record Publishing Co. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University and a master’s in journalism from the University of North Texas. Her community involvement includes the board of directors for The Civic Center Foundation, El Sistema
Oklahoma and Leadership Oklahoma City’s YLX program. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 30 and LOYAL Class III. “It is the honor of a lifetime to uphold the legacy that Deborah McAuliffe Senner and the team at Allied Arts have built in making our community a world class city for the arts,” Cearley said.
AJ Graffeo, Eighth Grade Leadership, Creative Technology, Yearbook “Rather than just being our teacher, he treated us like family and cared for us through everything. Even these last four years we have been in high school, he reaches out to us and shows that he is thinking of us.” - Madison Dennis “Mr. Graffeo taught me to push myself out of my comfort zone and take risks, invite embarrassment and be vulnerable because that is where growth happens. The memories I have made as a result of the encouragement from Mr. Graffeo into a leadership role will impact me forever.” - Preston Martens Katy Carminke, English I “She made one of my very first Honors/AP classes super enjoyable,
Delaware, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and the University of Wisconsin. Applications for 2023-24 NSLI-Y programs are expected to be available at www.nsliforyouth.org in the late summer. For information about all U.S. Department of State exchange programs for American high school students, visit exchanges.state. gov/highschool.
and an all-around great experience. Definitely made me more open to taking more challenging classes in the future.” - Tatum Hartfield HARDING CHARTER PREP Emma Smreker, French I, II, III, AP French “She has become the kind of authority figure most students wish every adult was: supportive, kind and caring, yet also guiding. She makes me excited to not only learn, but for the world of education as a whole.” - Reyna Sun “She encourages us
to immerse ourselves in French culture by playing French music, films and podcasts. She helps her students feel accepted by introducing us all to the French-speaking communities.” - Zoe Hammond Paula Washington, Second and Fourth Grade at Nichols Hills Elementary “Her passion, guidance, and intelligence allowed me to grow as a strong young woman. Even still, I strive for excellence and set high standards for myself because of her.” - Anna Boevers See Teachers, Page 12
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Sports Weekly Dodgers continue homestand against Las Vegas OKC opens 6-game series with 12-4 loss on July 4 This Friday and Saturday, the OKC Dodgers wrap up a sixgame homestand against Las Vegas before hitting the road to the Pacific Northwest for a series against Tacoma starting on Tuesday. Friday night’s game features OKC 89ers Night and Friday night fireworks following the 7:05 p.m. contest at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The series finale on
Saturday also starts at 7:05 p.m. The Tacoma series opens on Tuesday and continues through July 17 with the first pitch for all six games scheduled for 9:05 p.m. Central time. The Dodgers finish off the month of July with a 9-game homestand which includes a 3-game series against Sacramento (July 22-24) and a 6-game series against Sugar Land (July 26-31).
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Single-game and season ticket packages are still available at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark box office or at okcdodgers.com. LAS VEGAS RUNS OVER DODGERS Oklahoma City allowed 10 runs combined in the top of the fourth and fifth innings on the way to a 12-4 loss to Las Vegas last Monday to open their Triple-A series at
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. After Las Vegas scored a run in the first inning, the Dodgers (47-32) tied the game in the bottom of the third and added three more runs over the final two innings. Zach McKinstry, Michael Busch and Hunter Feduccia accounted for six of OKC’s eight hits in the contest. Busch led the way with a 2-run homerun
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Friday, July 8 Las Vegas at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 9 Las Vegas at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 OKC Dodgers at Tacoma, 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 OKC Dodgers at Tacoma, 9:05 p.m. Thursday, July 14 OKC Dodgers at Tacoma, 9:05 p.m.
in the eighth inning. McKinstry doubled and drove in a run, while Feduccia belted a pair of doubles for the Dodgers.
Pitcher Jose Martinez allowed four runs on three hits and struck out five over three innings for the loss. – From okcdodgers.com
Enjoying summer fun at The Greens
The Greens members Kurt Miller, above, and Gary Savely, right, watch their tee shots.
- Photos by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com
Chris Martin, above, hits a tennis volley at the net, while David English, right, tries his hand with a game of paddle ball at The Greens tennis center.
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Guild of St. George volunteer Mary Andrews presents $15,000 to Debbie Ingraham, Taneisha Wilson and Rich Orthwein with Skyline eyeglasses.
Guild of St. George member Melody Bereman presents $10,000 to Patrick Raglow with Catholic Charities.
Guild of St. George Board member John Dewar presents $15,000 to David Johnson with Kings Klinic. Guild of St. George Board member John Koons presents $15,000 to Lindsay Laird with OG&E Foundation to help the needy with utility bills.
Guild of St. George outreach closes, presents grants With the shuttering of the Guild of St. George outreach, disbursement of funds commenced this spring. Recipients included Catholic Charities, Kings Klinic, OG&E Foundation, and Skyline. A total of $60,000 has been distributed to other outreach pro-
grams that perform similar services. Since 1983, the Guild of St. George has provided emergency services to the working poor. Assistance included utility payments, filling prescriptions, bus passes, obtaining IDs and birth certification.
Due to circumstances beyond their control, Guild members surrendered their space at St. Paul’s Cathedral. They rely on these worthy charities to continue the good works. The Guild of St. George is an Oklahoma City Episcopal outreach organization.
July 8 Emily Anderson Carol Blackledge Mallory Chain Megan Chain Mary Kay Druger DeAnn Elliott Garrison Glaser Bob Harward Stacy Holtmyer Don Harrison Dolly Livingston Luke Mildren Bill Mowery Shaun O’Bryant Jayci Robison Derek Turner Kenneth Waddell Ginger Weeden July 9 Pamela Balog Laura Barbour Butch Bradley John Chain Pamela Dunlap David Ferguson Don Killough Hayden Marino JS Montgomery Steve Payne Emily Schmidt Melissa Skaggs David Slone Brian Smith James Whitcomb July 10 Addy Bell Gerald David Jerry Davis Joan Fleetwood Gretchen Hatley Katherine Heritage Ginna Kite Jim Kite Derek MacCallum Matt Miller Bethany Mize Stacey Weddington July 11 Whitney Brunner
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Michael Anthony Williams Jr GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the __ day of ___, 2022, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 13 day of June, 2022. SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 4 day of October, 2022. Petitioner: /s/Alex Rodriguez Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/25 Commission Number: 09007717 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 1, 2022; Friday, July 8, 2022; Friday, July 15, 2022) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2022-353 In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County Kathrine Bizzell, vs. James Bizzell,
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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 irreconcilable differences and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 16 day of July 2022, 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
NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 8, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 8, 2022)
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 8, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY OKLAHOMA CASE NO: FA-2022-188 In Re: Adoption of
Adoptee: SERENITY DAWN BARNES
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* * * * * * * * * * * * NOTICE OF HEARING FOR ADOPTION Now, on this day 28th of June, 2022, this matter comes upon Adoptee’s Petition for Adoption by Christopher Mark Carl and Rachel Elaine Radcliff. The Court has determined this matter should be set for hearing. Notice is hereby given that this matter is set for hearing on the day 13 of July, 2022 at 1:30 pm in the courtroom of the honorable Judge Welch. All three parties, Serenity Dawn Barnes, Christopher Mark Carl, and Rachel Elaine Radcliff, required to be part of the proceedings will be present. As part of this adoption hearing, Serenity Dawn Barnes has petitioned to change her name to Wren Waltz Wilde. Should you know of some reason why this should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) Court Clerk /s/Shawna McKay, By: DEPUTY
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below. Life Storage #1060 – 1401 NW 122nd St, Okla. City, OK 73114 (405)652-0880. 814 – John Williams 406 E Cleveland Apt 9, Guthrie, OK 73044 Hsld gds/Furn Life Storage #1061 – 15505 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Edmond, OK 73013 (405)735-5722. 166 – Carl Hogan 1800 Beaumont Dr #1512, Norman, OK 73071 Other: Boxes, Bags, Ironing Board, Home Gym, Luggage, Vacuum, Shoes, Clothes 216 – Tayelar Doakes 15 Rocky Point Dr, Edmond, OK 73013 Boxes, bags, Tables, bed Frame, Computers, Printer, File Cabinet, Mic 522 – Tamaka Bobo 14300 N Pennsylvania Ave. 310, Okla. City, OK 73134 Hsld gds/Furn, TV/Stereo Equip, Lndscpng/Constr equip, Tools/Appls, Other: Smoker, TV, Bike, Car Jack, Dresser, Fishing Equipment, Grills, Boxes, Motorcycle 631 – Kaytlyn Bishop 2224 Westchester Dr, OK 73120 Other: Bags, Mattress, Cabinets, Electric Fire Place, Lamp 640 – Keenan Jones 9894 Wynngate Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654 Other: Clothes, Shoes, End Table, Chair, Vacuum, Totes, Boxes, Microwave 718 – Russell Haxel 3009 Center St, The Village, OK Hsld gds/Furn, Off Furn/Mach/Equip, TV/Stereo Equip, Tools/Appls, Other: Bags, Dresser, Bikes, Clothes, Beds, Curio Cabinet, Dolly, TV, Shoes, Ladder 754 – Kandis Griffin-McClendon 9004 Cindy Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Hsld gds/Furn, Lndscpng/Constr equip, Workout Equipment, Boxes, Totes, Luggage, Trampoline Frame Due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www.StorageTreasures.com, which will end on Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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CV-2022-1249 IN RE: The name of: Kaila Tucker
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Kaila Tucker has petitioned to change his/her name to Kaila Grissom. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 10 day of August, 2022, before Judge Stinson at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 1, 2022; Friday, July 8, 2022)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FREDDIE DON LITTLE, DECEASED.
Case No. PB-2022-822
COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS; NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR ADMISSION OF WILL TO PROBATE, PETITION FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION, HEARING ON THE FINAL ACCOUNTING, AND THE PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND DISCHARGE NOTICE IS HEREBY given to all persons interested in the Estate of Freddie Don Little, Deceased, that on this date, Marita Stout, who may be contacted through counsel at the address below, filed a Petition for Summary Administration in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, attaching thereto an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament (“Will”) of said Deceased and naming Marita Stout as Personal Representative, praying for the probate of said Will, that Letters of Special Administration issue to Marita Stout, that Letters Testamentary, if necessary, issue to the same. Said Petition further prays that the heirs at law, devisees and legatees of said Decedent be determined; that the final accounting be approved; that the property of the Decedent subject to the jurisdiction of this Court be distributed; and that the Special Administrator be discharged, and for other relief as prayed for in said Petition, which Petition you may refer to for further particulars. The names and addresses of the heirs-at-law, legatees, devisees and nominated or previously appointed Personal Representatives of the Decedent so far as known to the Petitioner are: Age Name Belva Upman Adult Christina Little Adult Earl Little Adult Vickie Wylie Adult Michael Little Adult Keith Little Adult Troy Little Adult Becky Brown Adult Denise Little Adult Tony Little Adult Marita Stout Adult
Residence Relationship to Decedent 724 South 127th East AveTulsa, Oklahoma 74128 Sister 1837 W. WileyShawnee, Oklahoma 74804 Niece 1211 E. 10th St.Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 Nephew 1101 E. ChandlerShawnee, Oklahoma 74801 Niece 901 M. Minnesota Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 Nephew 720 NW 140thEdmond, Oklahoma 73013 Nephew 171 Pepperbush LnAledo, Texas 76008 Nephew 1958 Glenbrook Dr.Shawnee, Oklahoma 74808 Niece 1300 N. Jones Ave Apt. B4 Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464 Niece 31149 Waco RdMcLoud, Oklahoma 74851 Nephew 3625 N WESTMONT STOklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118 Niece/Devisee Individuals or Entities Nominated in Will
Name Marita Stout
Address 3625 N WESTMONT STOklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
The probable value of the estate of Freddie Don Little, Deceased, so far as known to the Petitioner is unknown. The above named Decedent died on the 14th day of April, 2022, at which time the address of the Decedent was 3625 N. Westmont St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118. Pursuant to an Order of said Court, notice is hereby given that the 30th day of August, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the undersigned Judge, or the Judge to whom this cause is assigned on said date, in the Oklahoma County Courthouse in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing said Petition, proving said Will, and considering all relief prayed for in the Petition presented to the Court on said date. All persons interested may appear at said hearing. Any person receiving this notice or any interested party may file objections to the Petition at or before the final hearing. All objections to the Petition and/or any relief requested must be made in writing, with such objection to be filed herein, with a copy being provided to the Petitioner and the attorney for the same, and if an objection is not made within the allowed time, all persons will be deemed to have waived any objection to the Petition and the relief prayed for. If an objection is filed on or before the hearing date, on the hearing date the Court will determine whether summary proceedings are appropriate, and, if so, whether the Estate will be distributed and to whom the Estate will be distributed. The Special Administrator shall present the final accounting at the final hearing. TO ALL CREDITORS OF THE ABOVE NAMED DECEDENT: All creditors having claims against the above named Decedent are required to present the same, with a description of all security interest or other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to Richard Winblad at the offices of Winblad Law PLLC at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days following the filing of the Petition and Combined Notice herein, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 14th day of June, 2022. ALLEN J. WELCH SPECIAL JUDGE Richard Winblad, 14457 Winblad Law PLLC 102 E. Thatcher St Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Telephone: (405) 696-0422 Facsimile: (866) 712-1093 Richard@WinbladLaw.com Attorney for Petitioner
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Eternal a historical novel by Lisa Scottoline After writing thirtythree successful novels and a weekly column for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lisa Scottoline blended her skill and love of historical novels to write the book she had in her heart for years just waiting to be written, Eternal. The story begins in May 1937 in Rome and involves those loveable Italian people in that loveable Italian city of Rome. This epic continues through 1944 and tells the story of two Italian teenage friends, Marco Terrizzi, a handsome cyclist from Trastevere and Sandro Simone, family of the Ghetto and mathematic whiz, as they follow their hearts in pursuit of the Italian beauty, Elisabetta D’Orfeo from Trastevere. In all fairness, it should be said that Elisabetta basks in their attention and is drawn to both of them. By the late 1930s in Italy, strains between fascists, anti-semitics and Catholics were severe, and readers recognize the unmistakable road to fulltime war. The author expresses so well the sense of loss, life, love
and home as citizens became victims of partisan divisions among neighbors and friends. The characters are true to type, as are the villains, Mussolini, the fascists and the Nazis. Scottoline emphasizes her stand with the Vatican, the Catholics and agnostics to tell her truth: war destroys, and only love can heal. There are many horrors to WWII, greedy warmongers, betrayals, deaths. Scottoline presents them with truth and insight yet with hope and unfolding of love. She sends her message that in times of despair, love can warm the heart when it is given regardless of whether it is received. Reading of the sadness in relationships in wartime is always heartbreaking, but Scottoline holds steady to this theme that while creating hope this is the time of tragic loss and that what is perhaps most heroic in any life is to love fiercely and completely, in spite of loss and betrayal and even beyond death. A fellow novelist, Sandra Brown, describes her own
reading experience of Eternal as being “at a heart-stopping pace, yet each page resonates with emotions; fear, hope, sorrow, yearning, love, empathy sympathy and ultimately joy.” As a WWII fiction and non-fiction addict, I find this a very satisfying book. Elisabetta imagines her family story like so many others, “a veritable history of humankind told by one generation to the next…and all of them with love.” Marco, too, learned of the glory and horror wrought by man and that this is the way of the world. Now and forever. Wars are to be reckoned with, eternal, and “all of them everlasting with love.” War was eternal, but so was peace… Death was eternal, but so was life. Darkness was eternal, but so was love. Hate was eternal, but above all, so was love. It is being said that this book LIVES UP TO ITS TITLE. Enjoy the read. Thanks to Full Circle Book Store for sharing these books with FRIDAY Readers.
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OPINION O UR S TAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
Put trigger locks on your guns Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, said in regard to recent mass shootings, “for those praying for a fix, please do not expect God to fix this alone. My faith encourages believers to be agents of change and to ask for the strength to act for change. I believe
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God wants us to be his agents for better in this world. “OICA has trigger locks donated to us by a grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation to help protect kids. If you would like one or more, please reach out to us.”
It’s hot and it’s going to stay hot This is a summer, that looks like it is going to be hot and stay hot. Oklahoma City has been lucky the past few years in that our summers stayed in the 90s and we had enough rain to make it bearable. Weather forecasters now see all the rain going north of us and OKC is at the center of
the “heat dome.” Be prepared for a huge bill from OG&E if you are trying to stay cool. *** You still have few performances of “Carousel” by Rogers and Hammerstein to catch before Lyric closes its current show at the Civic Center. The musical features classics like “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and “If I Loved You.” It is a “cool” way to spend a couple of hours with fantastic music.
Lyric Theatre’s next show “Kinky Boots” opens on July 19. It is hysterical. I saw it three times on Broadway and would have gone again. Ashley Wells directs this show and it will be the grand finale of Lyric’s summer season at the Civic Center. *** OSUers from Texas will want to save the date of Aug. 6 for the celebration honoring Dr. Kayse Shrum, the new president of the university. It will be held in the Perot Museum of Nature & Science. It’s a good excuse to go to Dallas for everyone.
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The Greens Fourth of July Parade
Happy Birthday America! The Greens Golf and Country Club members decorated their golf carts, strollers, scooters and bicycles to show their pride in the United States of America. At left: Olivia Fixley, Tenley Jackson, Adalyn Jackson, Maxwell Fixley and Claire Mills are rolling along. At right: Craig and Christy Delano with their children Charlie and Cy. Craig said Christy grew up in The Greens and the parade is something they all look foward to. - Photos by Rose Lane
Super heroes, from left, Ruby Hudacko, Grayson Wilhelm, Rose Hudacko and Harry Hudacko are out to save the nation. For more photos, see Page 14
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Jillian Thomas, Student Council, Senior Capstone “Ms. Thomas was the first person to
comfort me when I got into my first car crash. Ever since then, she encourages me to pursue my collegiate and personal goal, as well as helped me apply to schools and scholarships. I feel most comfortable confiding in her.” - Tory Nguyen Courtney Yarholer, Native American Counselor at Edmond Santa Fe “Mrs. Yarholer always pushed me to do my very best in school. She also always did her best to provide me with the resources to prepare me for college after high school. Thank you, Mrs. Yarholer!” - Bryson Redwine Michael Ferguson, Speech and Debate “Mr. Ferguson has always supported me while still pushing me to perform to my best ability. He has never given me more than I can handle without also giving me support and with his teaching, I have been able to reach my full potential.” - Megan Surbeck Jamie Ashown, Eighth Grade Science “She is motivating, encouraging, outgoing and caring.” - Emanuyel Brown Daniel Clark, AP U.S. History “Mr. Clark taught me that in some way shape or form your hard work and dedication always pays off in the end. Just because you aren’t recognized in the moment, if you are working hard and doing the right thing you will always have your moment to shine.” - Kamryn Downs
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The Greens Fourth of July Parade
Happy Birthday America! Taking part in the fun at The Greens on the Fourth of July are: Below, P.J. Gaske, Kelli Gaske, Shelby Overand, Coulter Gaske, Ty Grenshaw, Kaylee Overand and Landon Gaske with their dogs, Baylee, Sancho, Lucy and Ella.
Proudly displaying their love for the USA with an inflatable on top of their golf cart are: Back row, Toni and Brandi Ritchie and Katie and Eric Hewett, and in front, Walker and Waylon Ritchie.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Just hanging on a hot Fourth of July day: Heather Howerton and baby Kylie Smith.
