Reds, Whites & Brews Left, Justin and Lexi Skaggs, Sheena and Kyle Hollander and Jill and Bill Hughes; and, right, Diana Rowdon, Brittany Newmann, David Egan and Andrea and Patrick Raglow attend the Catholic Charities Event. For more, see Page 11.
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Village votes to repair dangerous sidewalks By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Last April when Village resident Debbie Bass addressed the Village City Council, she shared concerns about “extremely dangerous” sidewalks near her home on Major Avenue. Her thoughts led to action taken at the recent council meeting
when it approved a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting Services for the removal of sidewalk trip hazards identified as serious. Money for the project will come from the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Fund Budget approved by the council earlier this year. The amount of the award is not to exceed $45,000.
When she addressed the council, Bass described “buckling” and “uneven” sidewalks that cause her neighbors to walk in the streets instead of the sidewalks. “My husband’s physical therapist told him to walk in the street rather than use the sidewalks for fear of tripping,” she told the council.
City Manager Bruce Stone said he expects to begin work on the project this month. “This is Phase I of two phases to complete all the needed repairs,” he said. “The city has repaired or replaced older sections of sidewalk in the past primarily due to citizen complaints. “We plan to repair trip
hazards for all existing sidewalks, especially west of May Ave. as most other older neighborhoods were not built with sidewalks.” Residential streets west of May Avenue scheduled for sidewalk trip hazard repairs include Major Avenue, Orlando Boulevard, Orlando See VILLAGE, Page 7
Puppetry show opens OKC Rep’s 2022-23 season
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Sias was passionate about music Philanthropist and community leader Richard L. “Dick” Sias has passed away. He was 94. Dick was born in the small town of Freedonia, Kans. He graduated from high school there while working part time in the mill to help his widowed mother with expenses. After earning his BA at the University of Kansas as a romance language major, Dick completed a year of graduate study at the National University of Mexico. He returned to the University of Kansas for a law degree. See SIAS, Page 3
Work the Runway Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma President and CEO Jim Priest cheers the crowd at the inaugural 2021 Work the Runway event. The event is a unique experience for guests to celebrate sustainable fashion and support job training for Oklahomans in need. For more information, see Page 3.
It’s sales tax holiday weekend in OK! NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse says Oklahoma’s upcoming sales tax holiday on clothes and shoes is a chance for people to support small businesses rocked by the series of economic setbacks that began with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This year’s back-to-school tax holiday is this Friday (today) through Saturday. “Oklahoma’s economy is built on small business, and small business has gone through a lot these past couple of years, so this year’s sales tax holiday couldn’t come at a better time,” Shouse said. “Oklahoma’s strong leadership has helped avoid the worst of the
economic setbacks, but things like inflation are affecting businesses everywhere,” Shouse said. “Chain stores get a lot of attention, but small businesses have great selections and great service, and shopping small ensures that these merchants can survive and continue to create jobs and support their communities,” Shouse said. The National Federation of Independent Business is the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization. To learn more about Oklahoma’s back-to-school tax holiday, visit oklahoma.gov/content/ dam/ok/en/tax/documents/resou rces/publications/infographics/Sal esTaxHoliday.pdf.
Oklahoma City Repertory Theater’s (OKC Rep) Artistic Director Kelly Kerwin announced the new lineup for the theater’s 2022-2023 season. OKC Rep’s most ambitious season since emergence from the pandemic brings a cutting-edge and adventurous mix of five theater pieces in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary, including two touring presentations and three original productions never before produced in Oklahoma. The season kicks off with an innovative original puppetry show by Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck, and continues with a trio of Oklahoma premieres by Lauren Yee, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and Emily Zemba. The season also resumes the partnership with The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival—an initiative to expand the reach of the United States’s foremost festival of international and experimental work. “For this season, I sought out works that are joyfully defiant, theatrically intrepid, aesthetically audacious, all with themes resonant to Oklahoma City now,” Kerwin said. “We will open the season with ‘Bill’s 44th,’ a spellbinding and charming work of original puppetry. Additionally, we are producing three Oklahoma premieres: Lauren Yee’s high-energy political fable ‘The Great Leap’; Emily Zemba’s darkly absurdist comedy ‘Superstitions’; and Tarell Alvin McCraney’s haunting and heartrending ‘The Brother’s Size.’ “We are also continuing our relationship with The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival; OKC Rep will present another powerful and exciting presentation that will come straight to Oklahoma City after premiering in New York.”
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Ralph Ellison Foundation to honor two The Awards Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Ralph Ellison Foundation has announced the winners of two prestigious awards to members of the arts community, the 2022 Shadow & Act Award and the newly established Derek Minter Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts. This year’s Shadow & Act Award, honoring individuals and groups for outstand-
ing work in the spirit of Ellison’s legacy, is given to Anthony Davis. Davis is an internationally recognized composer of operatic, symphonic, choral, and chamber works, and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his opera “The Central Park Five.” He is also known for his virtuoso performances both as a solo pianist and as the leader of the ensemble Episteme, a unique ensemble of
musicians who are disciplined interpreters as well as provocative improvisers. The inaugural recipient of the Ralph Ellison Foundation’s Derek Minter Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, recognizing individuals and groups whose work adds significantly to performance-based arts in central Oklahoma, is Tina Kambour. Kambour is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Dance at the University of Central Oklahoma. Her choreography, which has been commissioned for professional companies and universities, has been presented in Mexico and in the U.S. including the
Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. “These two outstanding 2022 awardees reveal the breadth and depth of those committed to Ellison’s legacy,” said Ralph Ellison Foundation Board President, Karen Jacobs. “We are delighted to highlight their contributions to the arts and their encouragement of artists throughout the country.” The awards are to be announced at this year’s annual gala, set to take place at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 6. This year’s Gala is virtual and tickets are available at eventbrite.com /e/a-night-withralph-ellison-of-hopeand-healing-tickets303071624387.
SEASON From Page 1 OKC Rep furthers its dedication to the cultural ecology of Oklahoma City by making theater accessible to everyone. The theater is implementing slidingscale ticket prices and a PayWhat-You-Can option. “We will offer the highest quality theater for citizens of Oklahoma City, but with fewer financial barriers. Theater should not be a luxury. It’s a necessary artform that makes us more in touch with our humanity,” Kerwin continued, “We
Gary K. Sander Day The Men of Westminster Presbyterian Church declared “Gary K. Sander Day” recently for his service and management of the group. He is pictured with his wife, Carol, left.
will never stop trying to expand our audience base so that every OKC Rep show looks like Oklahoma City: diverse, friendly, and ready for anything. “Throughout the season people will notice the phrase THIS IS THEATER inscribed on many of our materials. OKC Rep is committed to expanding what the definition of theater is and can be. These five productions and the artists behind them represent this notion. Theater is transdisciplinary, theater is rigorous storytelling, theater is inclusive, theater is absurd, theater is a catalyst for change, theater is thought-provoking, theater is your story, theater is our
OKC Rep 2022-23 Season “Bill’s 44th,” regional premiere By Dorothy James and Andy Manjuck Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Presented by OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Te Ata Theater at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St. The streamers are hung, the punch has been spiked, and the cake is just begging to be eaten! Now all Bill has to do is wait for his guests to arrive. Bill’s 44th is an original comedic show created and puppeted by Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck to create one very worried leading man - Bill. Many styles of puppetry, raucous balloons, and a cheeky piece of crudité all collide to examine the pitfalls of impatience, the wonder of loneliness, and the universal passage of time. Bill’s 44th is a full-length (55 minutes), wordless, comedic puppet show performed with an original, recorded score. “The Great Leap,” Oklahoma Premiere Written by Lauren Yee Directed by Jessica Holt Nov. 10-20 Presented by OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Te Ata Theater at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St. When an American basketball team travels to Beijing for a “friendship” in the post-Cultural Revolution 1980s, both countries try to tease out the politics of this newly popular sport. For two men with a past and one teen with a future, the game is a chance to claim personal victories on and off the court. Tensions rise right up to the final buzzer as a pivotal moment in history collides with the action in the arena. Driven by rapid-fire dialogue, this perceptive new play
story and sometimes theater is a lifesize puppet’s story.” Patrons who join OKC Rep’s donor clubs are instrumental in our efforts to produce the best theater at accessible prices. Donor clubs begin at $100, and perks include invites to Happenings, ticket deals, and early access to opening night seats and receptions. To find out how you can support OKC Rep by joining one of the donor clubs, visit okcrep.com/support or call (405) 768.2191. Tickets for the Fall shows in the 2022-23 season (Bill’s 44th; The Great Leap) are on sale now. The rest will be accessible throughout the season.
explores the cultural and political risks of raising your voice and standing your ground. “Under the Radar: On the Road” Jan. 26-29, 2023 Presented in Association with The Public Theater; in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Te Ata Theater at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St. “Superstitions,” regional premiere Written by Emily Zemba Directed by Kelly Kerwin Feb. 21-March 5, 2023 Presented by OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Te Ata Theater at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St. A foreigner finds a penny on the ground. When he tries to offer it to a stranger — it sparks an absurd and frightening conversation about American “bad luck.” An unlikely group of strangers intersect in this unconventional comedy about navigating personal and national terrors. Who knew the ridiculous could be so terrifying? “The Brothers Size,” Oklahoma premiere Written by Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed to be announced April 25-May 7, 2023 Presented by OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Te Ata Theater at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St. In the Louisiana bayou, big brother Ogun Size is hardworking and steady. Younger brother Oshoosi is just out of prison and aimless. Elegba, Oshoosi’s old prison-mate, is a mysterious complication. Flights of poetry, music, dance and West African mythology combine in a contemporary tale that explores the tenuousness of freedom and the need to belong somewhere, to something, to someone.
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Work the Runway is back for Goodwill Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma (Goodwill) is hosting its second annual Work the Runway fundraising fashion show, 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, at the Oklahoma History Center. This year's proceeds will support the Goodwill Career Pathways Institute (GCPI) scholarship program providing free job training to youth, Veterans and those re-entering the workforce after imprisonment. “Work the Runway will be a unique experience for guests to celebrate sustainable fashion and support job training for Oklahomans in need,” Goodwill CEO Jim Priest said. “The entire event provides a close view of what we do here at Goodwill which is helping people overcome challenges to employment.” The theme this year is “Through the Decades.” While any attire is welcomed, guests are encouraged to participate in the theme by wearing clothing inspired by 50s-2000s fashion. Goodwill associates and local social media influencers are coming together to showcase and model various styles found
SIAS From Page 1 Continental Oil Company based Dick in New York City as manager of international land and acquisition in the Mideast. In New York City he would attend all the performances of the Metropolitan Opera and the Philharmonic
Goodwill associates model at the inaugural Work the Runway fashion show in 2021 to showcase affordable, sustainable fashion finds at Goodwill and how their lives have been transformed through Goodwill's mission.
at Goodwill stores. The interactive fashion show is set to feature music from DJ Carte Blanche. The Good Threads Boutique come sback this year with high-end vintage items from Goodwill stores for guests to shop. Guests can also reminisce and show off their outfits in a “glamour shot” photo booth. “Throughout the event,
Orchestra when he was in the county. This further developed his love of music, gained as a child listening to the radio. After Continental, he served as exploration vice president for AnSon Corporation. He spent 20 years with Mustang Fuel Corporation first as president, then vice chairman. In 1959 he married the late Jeannette Joul-
guests will hear how Goodwill has helped transform the lives of our associate models while enjoying fashion, food, music and networking,” Priest said. Visit worktherunway.com/ to purchase individual tickets. Additionally, there are multiple sponsorship opportunities available that offer exclusive benefits. To learn about Goodwill and its mission, visit okgoodwill.org.
lian. Both Siases were passionate about orchestral music and opera. They generously donated to arts and music organizations both locally and nationally. They sponsored music competitions, student scholarships and supported various programs at Oklahoma City University. Another passion was great wines. Jeanette,
Dick, and her brother, the late Ed Joullian, bought the property, planted the grapes and founded Joullian Vineyards in Carmel Valley. After Ed’s death, it was owned and operated by the Sias family. Dick is survived by his daughter Alice Sias Pippin, her husband Phil Pippin, and their three sons, Richard, Phillip and John Pippin.
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS Aug. 12 • Clue! at the Cowboy! “A crime has been committed in Prosper ity Junction. A promi nent citizen has been murdered. You have been deputized to help find out what happened.” Relive your childhood by playing the popular board game Clue! From 7–9 pm. This Western whodunit is recreated in a 19th century frontier town as we work to solve a crime and interview suspects to determine: Who done it? Where? And with What weapon? Win a prize for correctly identify ing all three. Put on your best Western duds, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while solving this Western whodunit at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Oct. 15 • OneVoice Brunch Oklahoma Women's Alliance offers its OneVoice Brunch & Awards Ceremony for an opportunity to reflect on the past year's growth, cele brate achievements and community sup port. Guests can enjoy brunch alongside mimosas coupled with live entertainment and a special address from keynote speaker, Dr. Andrea Benjamin. From 9:30 am to 12 pm at the Devon Boat house. Visit okwomen salliance.org for details.
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OCCC 25th Anniversary Performing Arts Series Oklahoma City Community College is cele brating 50 years of excellence and impact this year along with 25 years of offering its distinguished Performing Arts Series to the community at large and state of Oklahoma. Tickets are now available for OCCC’s 2022 2023 Performing Arts Series, which includes eight shows like the Kyiv City Ballet and An Evening with José Feliciano. The season kicks off Sept. 22 with An Evening with José Feliciano in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Kyiv City Ballet will make its only stop in Oklahoma at OCCC, per forming two shows on Oct. 9. Other shows include Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Ranky Tanky, Music of the Knights, Step Afri‐ ka!, Jazz at Lincoln Center: Songs We Love and Canadian Brass. Season tickets are available now ranging from $279 to $399 for all eight shows. Single show tickets will be available to the general public starting Aug. 1 and will range from $25 to $75. For more details on each show or to buy season tickets, go to occc.edu/pas/ or call the OCCC Box Office at 4056827579.
THEATRE Through Aug. 13 • Venus in Fur Oklahoma Shake speare in the Park presents Venus in Fur, indoors in the Black Box Theatre, 2920 Paseo. Rated: R for language and adult sit uations with reserved seating. Ticket prices range from $24$48 at okshakes.org.
theatre fan join us. Production auditions are Aug. 13 and class es begin the week of Aug. 22. For questions about the fall semes ter, contact the Acade my at 405 5249310 x100, or Rozz@ LyricTheatreOKC.org.
Aug. 21 • Cyrano de Bergerac 3rd Act Theatre Com pany, presents Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, Aug. 22 • Fall Enrollment Open adapted by Brian Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Hooker and directed by Richard Lemin, as Academy Fall 2022 the first NOIRE pro Semester is open for duction of Season 4: registration. We offer REGENERATE. Per fun and educational formances are each classes and camps in acting, musical theatre Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sundays at and dance, as well as 2:30 pm from Aug. 5 several exciting pro duction opportunities. through Aug. 21. Tick We would love to have ets at 3rdacttheatre co.com. you and your young
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ll Eyes, the latest feature film from Homefront Pictures, held its Oklahoma premiere last week at Rodeo Cinema after a successful run at the Houston Horror Film Festival, where it won Best Actor for star Jasper Hammer and Best Feature Screenplay for Alex Greenlee. An additional Oklahoma premiere was held in Altus, where the filmmakers grew up and launched their career. All Eyes is a thriller about a disgraced podcast host who interviews an eccentric farmer who claims to have a monster living in the woods near his house. The film is directed by Todd Greenlee, written by Alex Greenlee, and produced by Adam Greenlee. The movie stars Jasper Hammer, a Chicago-based film and theater actor who also starred in the Greenlee brothers’ previous movie, Home with a View of the Monster. In the film, Hammers is joined by Ben Hall, one of the most admired and prolific actors working in Oklahoma. Hall has appeared in 32 films and television shows since 2006, including Killers of the Flower Moon, Land of Gold, and Country Gold, all within the past year. Homefront Pictures is an awardwinning, Los Angeles based film production company whose goal is to provide a home to great storytelling from inception to distribution while staying on the fore-
front of the evolving industry. Their portfolio includes feature length films, shorts, documentaries, music videos and more. Their latest feature film, Home with a View of the Monster, is currently available on Apple, Amazon, iTunes, Tubi, and more. Homefront pictures was founded by the Greenlee brothers from Altus. Twin brothers Alex and Todd Greenlee started making movies together as kids. They attended the film program at the Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain and majored in film at the University of Oklahoma. By the time they reached college, they had already garnered industry attention for their short films, including five nominations and two wins at the Trail Dance Film Festival for Best Student Film. Their older brother Adam Greenlee also attended OU and enjoyed a successful career in advertising before joining his brothers to launch Homefront Pictures. Alex is the writer for the company, creating the scripts for most of their films. Alex moved to Los Angeles directly after graduation, working
in production on an array of Netflix originals, mainstream music videos, and Hollywood blockbusters. Alex has 27 writing and directing credits on IMDB, many for projects created on the side while he was working on major television shows like Lethal Weapon. Todd is the editing pro of the team, with editing credits on 30 different movies and music videos. Before moving to Hollywood, Todd started his career in New Orleans, which had become a thriving film and television hub after Katrina. Todd worked production on major programs like Roots and Girls Trip while producing, directing, and editing short films with Alex. Adam is the producer and marketer. He dabbled in short films in high school before starting a successful career in advertising. His marketing expertise proved to be exactly what his brothers needed, so they all three moved to Los Angeles and started Homefront Pictures together. This is just the beginning for the Greenlee brothers and Homefront Pictures. All Eyes is their second film to land a distribution deal and will come out in theaters and online this fall. Their next movie, which they promise will be even scarier, is currently in development. Keep your eyes peeled!
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Calm Waters hosts Ripples of Hope benefit breakfast Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, the only grief center in Central Oklahoma offering free grief support services to children and families, will host its annual benefit breakfast, Ripples of Hope, on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 7:30 9:00 am at the Will Rogers Theatre, 4322 N. Western Ave., Oklahoma City. The event will feature keynote speaker, Anthony Robinson, whose parents died in a tragic and widely publicized murder-suicide when he
was seven years old. Anthony was adopted by his aunt and uncle, who brought him and his sister into their home. Miss Oklahoma 2021 Ashleigh Robinson, Anthony’s cousin and adopted sister, will emcee the breakfast event. Calm Waters is also honored to announce featured speaker Gene Rainbolt, founder of BancFirst and founding director of Calm Waters in 1992. “We are incredibly honored to have Anthony as the keynote speaker for our inau-
gural benefit breakfast and know his story will strike a chord with those who attend,” said Erin Engelke, Calm Waters Executive Director. “He and his family have experienced tremendous loss in their lives and, as a result, understand the important of other children and families receiving help through Calm Waters free grief support programs.” Sponsors for Ripples of Hope include Bank of Oklahoma, Kimray, OG&E, Charlotte Lankard, Jeff and Ashley
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Our All-Stars describe most impactful teachers 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: HARDING FINE ARTS Emma Potter, Band, Cover Band “Mrs. Potter let me know I could be a teacher while still being my most authentic self.” - Sam Skinner-Noble “Potter has provided me with not just guidance but also friendship. They continue to push me to be the best musician I can be and I’ll be forever grateful.” - Melody Goodfellow Leanne Sturm, Geometry, AP US Government “She is very dedicated to their students and supportive to help us reach our goals.” - Bitia Cordova “Sturm has always helped me with anything I need when it comes to school. I will always be grateful for the kindness they have shown me throughout the years they have been my teacher.” - Parker Dukes “Sturm is an excellent teacher. They find ways to get everyone involved and never leave anyone behind. Sturm is very thoughtful and has respect from me and everyone else in school.” - Evan Madore “Sturm has always pushed me to succeed and gave me opportunities to improve myself in a positive way. They taught me in a way that was truly helpful and had an impact on how I view the future.” - Myranda Buck
Teresa Holleman, Graphic Design “I love Mrs. Holleman because she allows me to grow and experiment as a student and as an artist as well and I am glad to have had her as a teacher this past year.” - Kaylee Khounkhouamdy “She has helped me to improve on my work in graphic design. She’s pushed me to become the best student I can be.” - Martione Humphrey Naomi Rothrock, French, Senior Capstone/Financial Literacy, Student Council “She is very understanding and not only has made learning a fun thing but also very impactful.” - Julian Ruiz HERITAGE HALL Mark Rauch, AP Biology, AP Chemistry “Mr. Rauch is a very talented teacher who is able to take challenging course material and teach it in a way that makes his classes very engaging and fun to attend. Mr. Rauch relates course topics to events that occur in student’s lives to help students better understand the material.” - Kate Walker
John Dobbs, Algebra I “Mr. Dobbs took a lot of extra time to modify his teaching to best fit my learning style. He made me realize that I could excel in math and not just get by.” - Luke Butler Ami Steelman, Computer Science “Mrs Steelman has been inspiring to learn from, encouraging in my pursuits, and caring in her mentorship. I will certainly miss her guidance next year.” - Gary Smith Jenny Ferguson, Math, Senior Class sponsor “She has not only helped me excel academically, but as a leader. Through being a sponsor of our student section, The Jungle, she has helped me become a better leader and accomplish my goal of increasing school spirit.” - Katie Koch Dr. John Powell, U.S. History “Dr. Powell is a teacher every student should experience in their life. He does an amazing job teaching you the subject at hand but also pushes you to reach your full potential. He is very encouraging and treats you like family.” - Porter Chappelle JOHN MARSHALL
Corrine Crepin, French “She has helped me develop the confidence needed to love speaking foreign languages and has been an incredible role model and friend over the past four years.” - Alli Williams “She makes French class interesting and informative by discussing prominent societal/ cultural topics from both the United States and France. In and beyond the classroom, she is so easy and has really made an impact on my life during high school.” - Bella Brown
Shelly Campbell, AP English “Inspired by her advice, I admire her ability to work tirelessly supporting every student that she educates. Mrs. Campbell works to ensure our educational progression within and outside the classroom.” - Melissa Gathings “She has also not only been just an educator but a counselor for me. How to work in teams, think for myself and how to handle and conduct myself as an adult.” - Rose Two Hatchet
“Mrs. Campbell is an important part of my support system. I am sure that the advice she has given me will guide me so much in the future.” - Constance Miles “She has done many things for my class and especially for me. English is my second language so it takes considerable effort from me to keep up with my friend but with her encouragement, I made it.” - Truong Thanh Thuan Vo Edith Vickers, Spanish “She has been a family friend for a long time. Seeing that we already had a special connection, having her as a teacher made coming to school and learning that much better. She helped me reach my goals and is one of the only teachers that made me feel like I could be successful.” - Jalicia Exum Kendra Whitman, U.S. History and U.S. Government “She makes sure others are being taken care of. Mrs. Whitman also has a lot of things she is going through but she stays consistent with her teaching. She has helped me with my life and seeing her in her classroom makes me wholesome.” - Vanessa Garcia Mark Shuck, Mathematics
“This teacher would always make sure each and every one of his students understood the assignment he was teaching. He would let us know we could ask for help and he would be there to teach the lesson in different ways until we understood it.” - Gabriela Gomez MT. SAINT MARY Mark Woodward, Geometry, Algebra, AP Computer Science, AP Calculus BC “He always laughed at my jokes and the constant little quips I would make during class. It was his guidance and his kindness that has touched my life deeply, and which I will cherish in my life to come.” - Soami Ellis “I have been his student multiple times and no matter the subject, his class was always my favorite. He taught me to enjoy a challenge and gave me a love for math.” - Lauren Smith “He is always considerate and he takes the time to get to know every student. He showed me that teachers who really love their job make a huge impact on students.” - Isaiah Yabut “Amidst a year of great confusion, Mr. Woodward was what made me look forward to coming to school. His class gave me the desire to learn.” - Eva Winkler
Matthew Sherber-Howard, Pre AP English-I “He could see when we were struggling personally. His willingness to teach English while also being compassionate to our needs made me more sympathetic to those around me. This quality will always be applicable in life.” - Ashlanne Fuentes Tyler Schilly, English, Student Council, Baseball “Mr. Schilly embodies servant leadership. Not only does he dedicate his energy to building the best classroom environment, Mr. Schilly also works tirelessly with student council and with the baseball team to live to its fullest potential off the field.” - Rebekah Cleary Francois Boda, French, Business courses Mr. Boda defines what it means to be a leader as not only the school soccer coach, but as a teacher. He is a friend who wants to do anything to help his students succeed, even if that is with real world issues.” - Dane Malzahn Jaremy Carey, American History II, World History, World Civilizations, Baseball “I had him all four years of high school See TEACHERS, Page 7
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Sports Weekly Softball season opens this Monday Even before the 2022-23 school year officially begins, seven Fridayland softball teams open their seasons this Monday. Crossings Christian, Deer Creek, Heritage Hall, McGuinness and Mount St. Mary hit the road for their first games of 2022. The Knights travel east to Jones and the Antlers stay a bit closer to home at PC West. The Chargers participate at the Elk City Festival, while the Irish travel to Piedmont for a doubleheader and the Rock-
ets visit Capitol Hill. Crossings, Deer Creek and Mount St. Mary also play on Tuesday, with the Antlers heading to Choctaw, the Rockets hosting Millwood and the Knights entertaining Hinton. Thursday also proves to be a busy day as all five teams are in action. Crossings Christian heads to Prague, Deer Creek travels to Putnam City and Heritage Hall visits Luther. McGuinness entertains Bethel at 5 p.m. and Mount St. Mary
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plays host to PC West, also at 5 p.m. Other key dates through the month of August include: Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug 13: Deer Creek at Broken Arrow tournament. Monday, Aug. 15: Crossings Christian at North Rock Creek, 5 p.m. (DH); Jones at Heritage Hall, 6 p.m.; McGuinness at El Reno, 5 p.m.; Mount St. Mary at Ada, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16: Crossings Christian at OCA, 6 p.m.; Deer Creek at Edmond
North, 6:30 p.m.; McGuinness at Wellston, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18: Crossings Christian at Hinton Tourn.; Westmoore at Deer Creek, 6:30 p.m.; Heritage Hall at Prague Tourn., TBA; Mount St. Mary at McGuinness, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19: Crossings Christian at Hinton Tourn.;Heritage Hall at Prague Tournament, TBA. Saturday, Aug. 20: Deer Creek at Southmoore Festival, TBA; Heritage Hall at Prague Tournament.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Monday, August 8 Crossings Christian at Jones, 5:30 p.m. Deer Creek at PC West, 6:30 p.m. Heritage Hall at Elk City Festival, TBA McGuinness at Piedmont, 6 p.m. (DH) Mount St. Mary at Capitol Hill, 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 9 Hinton at Crossings Christian, 6 p.m. Deer Creek at Choctaw, 6:30 p.m. Millwood at Mount St. Mary, 5 p.m. Thursday, August 11 Crossings Christian at Prague, 5:30 p.m. Deer Creek at Putnam City, 6:30 p.m. Heritage Hall at Luther, 6 p.m. Bethel at McGuinness, 5 p.m. PC West at Mount S. Mary, 5 p.m.
Football teams see changes in districts Nearly all seven Fridayland football teams saw changes in their district assignments for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Both PC North and Deer Creek moved to District 2 in Class 6A-Division II along with Choctaw, Putnam City, Lawton, Ponca City, Capitol Hill and Northwest Classen. McGuinness stayed put in Class 5A, District 2 but gets a few different opponents over the next two years. Traditional powers Carl Albert and Guthrie also kept
their spots along with Piedmont, Lawton Eisenhower, Guymon, Shawnee and Southeast. Also, John Marshall continues in a realigned District 1 in 4A which includes Cache, Woodward, Elk City, Clinton, Weatherford and Chickasha. After spending the last several years in the same district, Heritage Hall and Mount St. Mary have been assigned to different ones. The Chargers moved to District 2 which comprises Lone Grove, Dickson, Marlow, Douglass, Pauls Valley,
Plainview and Sulphur. Meanwhile, the Rockets remain in District 1 with traditional opponents Kingfisher, Anadarko and Perkins-Tryon. Additional teams include Mannford, Tulsa-Metro Christian, McLoud and North Rock Creek. Crossings Christian retains its spot in an unchanged District 2 in 2A. The Knights face off against Jones, Bethel, Chandler, Kellyville, Luther, Meeker and Star Spencer. The 2022 season is set to kickoff on Sept. 1.
Sportsmanship: a vital lesson for athletes Sportsmanship is a vital and valuable component of competitive sports, and that’s a lesson no athlete is too young to learn. Coaches and parents can work together to emphasize these principles of sportsmanship to young athletes. • Always respect officials. Unfortunately, many amateur sports officials continue to be the victims of overaggressive behavior on the parts of coaches, parents and athletes, and many have simply chosen to walk away rather than subject themselves to abuse. • Respect the rules.
Respect for officials should coexist with respect for the game itself. Every game has rules, and knowing and adhering to those rules is a vital component of good sportsmanship. • Respect opponents. Showing respect for opponents is another principle of good sportsmanship. Social media provides a readily available platform for athletes to disparage their opponents before and after games. But showing respect for opponents, even in defeat, illustrates to parents and coaches that young athletes are mature and cognizant of the fact that partici-
pation in sports requires good sportsmanship. • Respect coaches. Good sportsmanship also involves respecting coaches, even when they make decisions players and their parents do not necessarily agree with. Many coaches volunteer their time to teach young people the game, and players should be taught to respect coaches at all times. Sportsmanship is a vital component of sports participation. Teaching young athletes the principles of sportsmanship adds one more unique benefit to sports participation.
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like she has watched me grow and has been a great mentor.” - Nei Mawi
From Page 5 and he taught me a lot. He taught me about being there for people and being able to truly listen to someone and their problems and conversations.” - Jesse Brooks PUTNAM CITY NORTH Kathy Kutch, English, Activities Director “Mrs. Kutch has not only taught me how to be an inspiring leader but has taught me how to lead by example and always be my true self. I can never thank her enough.” - Hunter Butler
Mark Cook, 8th Grade Science “Mr. Cook was very encouraging, and he always focused on making it fun to learn science. He had a profound impact on me because he nominated me for the Putnam City OMRF Junior Scientist Day, and this trip inspired me to pursue a career in science and engineering.” - Carson Brauer
be the best musician I can be. Learning from him has inspired me to choose music as my career path.” - Brooke McIntosh Brooke Fonzi, Social Studies, Psychology “Mrs. Fonzi has fueled my love for psychology and has taught me valuable lessons. I’ve only known her for two years, but I will never forget the influence and kindness she has shown me and countless others.” - Danielle Yu-Tong Sade “Not only has Mrs. Fonzi been a great teacher, she’s been a great life mentor throughout my last two years of high school. On top of helping me fall in love with the subject of psychology, she’s been there to give me advice and have a good laugh with me.” -Em Elder
Chelsey Wilson, Latin “The care that Mrs. Wilson has for each student is immense and I too aspire to empower others like she has.” - Ykin Vuong
Charles Koutahi, Aerospace Engineering, Trigonometry/ Precalculus at Francis Tuttle “Mr. Koutahi goes above and beyond for every one of his students. He holds us to high expectations while still offering help and resources such as Saturday tutoring. He impacted me by pushing me out of my comfort zone and helped me become more involved.” - Yushra Guffer
Michelle Hopper, Spanish “Ms. Hopper has always been super supportive not just to me but also to many students. I feel
Dane Romano, Band “Dane Romano has always gone above and beyond to support me, and he has pushed me to
Jeremy Scott, Orchestra “Mr. Scott has been one of my biggest inspirations to becoming a music teacher. He has pushed me to my limits but has always helped me back up when I fail. I would never have been as close to where I am in my music career without him.” -Sydney McLeary
VILLAGE
A total renovation of the city’s Duffner Park, 2731 Winston Road, is soon to be complete after the council voted to approve funding to finish the master plan improvements to the park along Hefner Road. City residents adopted ballot measures last February authorizing the city to incur indebtedness of $1.6 million in General Obligation Bonds for improvements to parks and
recreational facilities in The Village. The proposal by LAUD Studio, not to exceed $128,000, is set to provide improvements to Duffner Park including a half basketball court, fencing, court lighting, fitness equipment area, destination/ themed playground, walking paths, small shelter, playground game area, modification of the existing stage and the addition of trees and landscaping.
From Page 1 Road, Northland, Lakeside Drive, Sunrise Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. Council approves funding to complete total renovation of Duffner Park
August 5 Aurelie Amis Doris Bolender John Corbin Lorna Cunningham Billy Hays Doug Henley Melissa Kizer Thomas Lindgren Connie Loessberg Andrew Nelson Georgine Ryter Linda Verebelyi JP Waring Preston Withers August 6 Bunny Bose Robert Brunner Trent Brewer Ian Kristic Michelle Lasater Stuart Lusk David Nelson Celeste Newhouse Chuck Rayshell Bev Reed Dixie Rodman Charles Smith JV Smith August 7 Nick Bishop Laura Brennwald Clarice Bruce John Burruss John Cheek Natalie Crowl Cameron Enteshary Dora Fleming Diane Freeny Dana Gregory Jane Kimball Cara Langer Randy Parrish Don Paulsen George Reavis, Jr. Pat Rooney Bette Jo Stout Tom Thorpe August 8 Scott Adams Dr. A. Sam Coury Jamie Daves Ashlie Furseth
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2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA NO: PG-2017-908 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF EWARD BLAKE FISHER
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800-664-4856 NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 5, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Legal Description: Lot Twenty (20), of Block Two (2), in GLEN OAKS I, an addition to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof: By: /s/Aaron Gwartney Aaron D. Gwartney, OBA #17229 Gwartney Law Group, PLLC 16312 Muirfield Pl Edmond, OK 73013
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE
CV-2022-1405 IN RE: The name of: Amy Shaver
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 5, 2022; Friday, August 12, 2022)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 5, 2022; Friday, August 12, 2022)
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Amy Shaver has petitioned to change his/her name to Amy Ackerman. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 18 day of August, 2022, before Judge Stinson 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) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 5, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-1411 IN RE: The name of: Alexander Stanley Kwiecien
Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Alexander Stanley Kwiecien has petitioned to change his/her name to Alexander Stanley Shevat. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 24 day of August, 2022, before Judge Mai at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 5, 2022; Friday, August 12,
OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Design Cafe, 7010 N. Classen Blvd., an/a LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Beer and Wine License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as an Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 7010 N. Classen Blvd. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Design Cafe.
PB-2022-870 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES K FORTSON COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF HEARING of SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION Now on the 27th day of JULY, 2022, the Court has reviewed the Petition for Administration. Based upon the affidavit of James B. Williams, the Court finds that this matter is proper for summary administration pursuant to the 58 OS 245. James B. Williams is cousin of the deceased: 1. The deceased is James K. Fortson, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2. Petitioner is James B. Williams, 2235 Givens Rd, Dacula, GA 30019. 3. The deceased left a holographic Will which has been filed with the Court. 4. That James B. Williams has been appointed as personal representative to serve without bond. 5. The heirs are: James B. Williams 2235 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019 That the following may have an interest in the estate: Deborah Ann Johnson, Mother 1722 Stanfield Chattanooga, TN 37406 The probable value of the estate is $50,000.00. 6. The final hearing is set for Sept. 21, 2022 at 1:30 pm before Judge Welch District Court, Oklahoma County Court, 320 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Room 217. 7. That the person receiving the notice or any interested party may file objections to the petition at any time before the final hearing and send a copy to the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney or that person will be deemed to have waived any objection to the petition. 8. If an objection is filed before the hearing, the court will determine at the hearing whether the probate proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed, and 9. The claim of any creditor will be barred unless the claim is presented to Attorney, Chuck Moss, 5929 N May Ave, #504, Okla. City, OK 73112 no more than thirty (30) days
Dated this 1 day of August, 2022. /s/ Tim Hughes County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Tim Hughes to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. /s/Laney Martin, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #20012737 My commission expires 10/14/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 5, 2022) 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. 1401 NW 122nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405)652-0880. 347 – Joe Alvarez 1209 W Hefner 456, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Hsld gds/Furn 685 – Felisha Childs 2630 Silvertree Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Hsld gds/Furn 875 – Alyssa Akins 14016 Gateway Dr, Edmond, OK 73013 Hsld gds/Furn Life Storage #1060 –
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15505 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Edmond, OK 73013 (405)735-5722. 316 – Kalyb Parker 14200 North May Ave Apt 1713, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Hsld gds/Furn 413 – Brandon Caraway II 15501 N Pennsylvania Ave Apt. 612, Edmond, OK 73013 Hsld gds/Furn 716 – Rachel Schreckengost 216 E 5th St. Edmond, OK 73034 Hsld gds/Furn, Tools/Appls, Other: Boxes, Bags, Clothes, Deep Freezer, Vacuum 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, August 24, 2022 at 10:00 am. following the granting of the order admitting the petition and combined notice. Dated this 27th day of July, 2022. /s/ illegible signature Judge of the District Court Bondurant Prepared by: /s/Chuck Moss OBA 6465 5929 N May Ave #504 Okla. City, OK 73112 405-849-577_ Fax 405-849-9581 chuck@mossbankruptcy.com Attorney for Petitioner
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Quilt Festival offers artisan market, lecutres, workshops Edmond Quilt Guild, a nonprofit organization, is hosting the Oklahoma Red Dirt Quilt Festival from 9 am to 5 pm, Aug. 12-13, at the Gaylord University Center, Oklahoma Christian University, 2501 E. Memorial Road, in Edmond. A display of over 150 quilts, door prizes, vendors displaying their wares and more than 1000 items for sale in a unique Artisan Market will greet visitors. Also on display will be a number of challenge quilts made by guild members using Oklahoma themed batik fabric. The showstopper will be the beautiful 84” by 90” sampler quilt to be raffled off on Saturday afternoon in addition to a Singer
featherweight, a Janine Jem Gold machine, a Bernina 475QE machine and an Accu Quilt Go Me cutter. You need not be present to win. Money from the raffle ticket sales is used to fund the Guild’s charity projects. Laura Heine, a renowned fiber artist specializing in Collage, will present a lecture Friday evening, Aug. 12 at 6:00 pm. Admission fee is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Heine will also conduct workshops on both Friday and Saturday. Cost of admission to the festival is $10 with free parking. Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets. For more information go to edmondquiltguild.us.
Oklahoma Red Dirt 2022 Raffle quilt measuring 84” x 90”
Historic Overholser Mansion transports wedding guests to an enchanting, bygone era Cody Thomson, daughter of Dencie Gockel-Thomson and Courtlandt Thomson II, wed Jay Gallegly, son of long-time friends, Jerry Gallegly and Janet Gallegly-Moore. They celebrated their intimate marriage alongside family members at the historic Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City on February 25, 2022. With gracious help from docent Lisa Escalon and Director Chantry Banks of Preservation Oklahoma, the 1903 mansion felt full of life once again after many years - transporting the family members back to an enchanting bygone era. Cody donned an heirloom wedding gown, worn previously by both her mother and maternal grandmother, the late Gladys Darnell-Gockel of Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The ceremony was officiated by close family friend Butch Barnett. The reception was held at OKC’s downtown Petroleum Club, where Cody’s late grandfather, Ashford Ravenscroft Gockel, was a charter member for many years with Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas. A post-wedding celebration with friends and family took place at the historic home of Pam and John Fischer of Heritage Hills. The couple currently reside in Nichols Hills.
In attendance were Cody’s sister Blakely Thomson-Turpin and husband Chris Turpin with son Franklandt Poe, Cody’s brother Courtlandt Thomson III and wife Jacey with son and daughter Crue and Collier, and brother and design partner Ashford Thomson.
Jay’s family included his son Maddox Gallegly, Jay’s brother Matthew Gallegly and wife Stefanie with sons Grayson, Ben and Jack, Jay’s sister Jenifer Gallegly-Pritchard and husband Chris Pritchard with daughters Wren and Penny.
Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com
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
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 Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com 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
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
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. (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
Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758 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 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, 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
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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.
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here is nothing sillier feeling than showing up in an outfit at a “costume ball” and being three of only six people there not in cocktail clothing. If you are looking for attention, this is the way to achieve that end. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy sponsored the Heroes Ball this past weekend. Carol and I shopped for costumes at Party City. Golden cowboy hats and capes drew us like a magnet. So we bought the outfits for three of us, including her hubby, Gary Sander. Outfitted in our finery plus black masks we headed for the Skirvin hotel. On the way downtown Gary came up with the name “Golden Cow-
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The Village and its “True Picture” I am extremely sorry that things did not work out for our former mayor, Adam Graham. I am even more disappointed that the whole issue has planted the idea that The
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com
boy and Cowgirls for the Greater Good.” Everyone else at the sold out banquet wore cocktail clothes except for Zorro and a Ghost Buster. Several of the men wore long-sleeve dress shirts unbuttoned to the waist to show their Superman t-
Village is not friendly or accepting of all people’s rights and I hate that blemish against our wonderful community. I have seen people go out of their way to extend help after a tornado and The Village dump was full of residential trucks disposing of their neighborhood’s debris. I have observed individual’s mowing their neighbor’s lawn when problems arose, and the resident was unable to take care of it themselves. I have shared at garage sales the plight of a fellow Villager that I knew and the resident conducting their sale in their Village home, willingly gave me the items for them and that has happened on more than one occasion. I have spotted a Village resident loading bags of groceries into the car of an elderly person at our local gro-
shirts. Even OICA executive director Joe Dorman wore a white summer dinner jacket. The OICA’s mission is creating awareness, taking action and supporting policy to improve the health, safety and well-being of Oklahoma children. Joe Dorman said, “a few weeks ago, OICA had the pleasure of working with Oklahoma Farm Bureau to host the inaugural Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience, or OYLE. OYLE was the brainchild of Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel and me, and it has been 20 years in the making of OICA programs.”
cery store. When someone has car trouble, it is not unusual for people in our city stopping (despite their busy schedules) to extend their help. That agreeable attitude does not stop there but encompasses the four major parts of our city including The Village Police, Fire, Works, and the Administrative Department. I have had police officers come by my home when I was supposed to be out of town, to make sure my property was safe when I arrived home early. I witnessed the fire department desperately working to put out a home fire, going back into the burning building to get the family’s cat! On a cold, icy morning in the dead of winter, I watched one of the works department trucks with two guys aboard, pick up limbs that had broken off during the ice storm to make it easier for our city’s residents. I have approached employees at the administration building who have gone out of their way to assist me without question. These are only a few of the kindnesses that run rampant throughout The Village.
How sad for our fair city that we are mentioned on national news but not in a favorable light. I pray people not just accept what they have read or heard, but examine from their own hearts, what is the honest to goodness truth about The Village. I would use the adjectives: gentle, kind, compassionate, kind-hearted, and thoughtful when describing most people I know, who reside within the three-square miles. I want the image of The Village to stand tall just as it did when it became its own city in 1950. We may have experienced a rock in the road but our vision and willingness to move forward is evident and will not be altered as we are strong and resourceful and have a vision of our future that will not be affected by mere problems or perceptions. We are The Village People; we shall overcome and succeed! Jane Lowther A Lifetime resident of The Village & Head of the Casady Manor Neighborhood Watch Association
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At left: Allen and Jana Staples at Dunlap Codding for Catholic Charities’ 13th annual Reds, Whites & Brews. At right: Gracie Moyers and Mary Jane Calvey.
Above: Liz Sterkel, Nikki Sterkel and Neile LoPorta at the frontier attire-themed event. Jason Cadamy provided the entertainment.
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Above: Julie Naifeh, Yenth Chaidez and Carla Gembe at Reds, Whites & Brews, a fundraiser for the benefit of Catholic Charities’ Sanctuary Women's Development Center in Stockyards City. At left: Sue Newberger and Archbishop Paul Coakley enjoy the drinks and food. - Photos by Fran Kozakowski
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