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Cowboy launches Live the Code

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum launched the Live the Code capital campaign, an initiative to raise $40 million to modernize the museum’s guest experiences and infrastructure.

Major campaign efforts include transforming the museum’s exhibits by creating best-in-the-world experiences to teach and interpret the diverse history of the West; enhancing the storage capacity and environmental conditions of the vaults that serve as the finest repository of Western and Native American art, artifacts and documents; and investing in facility and infrastructure upgrades.

“This is a transformational moment for The Cowboy,” said Larry Nichols, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum board member and Live the Code Campaign chairman. “This campaign will strengthen our position as the premier institution of Western history, art and culture while also championing the values so important to the West.”

The Live the Code capital campaign is to use technology to enhance the telling of the diverse stories of the West. Major exhibit projects include:

• The Immersive Orientation Experience transforms the museum’s west hallway into an immersive orientation theater to give guests a preview of what is seen in the museum’s galleries.

• The Code of the West interactive exhibit is designed to allow guests to see themselves through the

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The Hole Shebang!

Village looks to boost police recruitment with take-home cars

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

City leaders in The Village hope the purchase of five 2023 Dodge Durango police vehicles will help with the recruitment of officers for the 23-person Village Police Department.

Like many police departments across the nation, The Village is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit applicants for their suburban Oklahoma City department. While the department is fully staffed with 23 officers, the upcoming retirement of Deputy Chief Ron Morrow and an officer currently on administrative leave has the department in recruitment mode. The city currently has one vacancy and two projected losses for this fiscal year. The City Council recently approved $85,000 for this fiscal

year for the five new vehicles that are to be carried over for the next fiscal three years at the same cost. The city’s Capital Improvement Plan requires annual approval with the budget every year.

City Manager Dave Slezickey hopes the new vehicles will provide the police with the capability to reach the goal of take-home vehicles for all patrol officers.

“We currently have more officers than vehicles,” said Slezickey. “Officers share vehicles, so additional cars will extend life span with one officer per unit versus two officers per unit.

“This lease purchase is a fouryear plan then we own them,” he said. “Due to our small area, the life span of patrol units is a minimal eight years. This See VILLAGE, Page 11

Lyric’s ‘Concerto’ takes the stage

Lyric Theatre returns to the Plaza Theatre to present the world premiere of “Concerto,” an exciting new play about the intriguing stories behind Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s most famous violin concerto.

Keats Calhoon throws a bag during the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s The Hole Shebang cornhold tournament. The event served as a kickoff for the organization’s 2023 Centennial Campaign and included live music, food trucks and entertainment.

Opening night of the production is this Saturday. Performances run

through Oct. 1.

Discover the man behind the music and one of the most celebrated composers of all time, Tchaikovsky. “Concerto,” written by Alan Olejniczak, reveals the story behind the creation of Tchaikovsky’s infamous 1878 violin concerto, considered one of the most

‘Routine patrol’ ends for beloved police officer

By Rose Lane Editor

The “routine patrol” is over for retired Oklahoma City police officer John L “Jack” Powell.

Jack passed away on Aug. 17 at his home in Edmond, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 87-years-old. His wife Rozella, daughter Chandra, and granddaughter Poppy were by his side during his final moments.

A Celebration of Life is

planned for Saturday, Sept. 23, at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 2400 W. Hefner Rd. This is a comeand-go event 1-3 p.m. in Ross Hall.

In 1965, Jack joined the Oklahoma City Police Department and spent 30 years on the force as a patrol officer. He upheld the model of public service and was affectionately known as the “mayor of Britton,” where he worked his beat.

Students at John Marshall

Canterbury Voices details season

Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma City’s largest and oldest choir, announces its highly anticipated 2023-2024 season, featuring the debut of new Artistic Director Julie Yu.

With a rich history of musical excellence spanning over five decades, Canterbury Voices continues to captivate audiences with their inspiring performances, and this season promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.

Under the artistic leadership of Julie Yu, Canterbury Voices will embark on a journey through a diverse repertoire that celebrates the power of choral music to uplift, connect, and inspire.

“It’s a dream come true to

work with so many dedicated artists in such an honored and established program,” said Yu.

“I appreciate the leadership of Canterbury Voices for their tireless work, creativity and infectious enthusiasm. We’re going to create some magic this season!”

The season is to open Oct. 22 with “Modern Masters,” showcasing exquisite works of worldrenowned, modern composers.

On Dec. 3, the awe-inspiring majesty of “Handel’s Messiah,” fills the Civic Center Music Hall, bringing this timeless masterpiece to life just in time for the holiday season.

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High School remember Officer Powell fondly, as he patrolled the campus to keep students safe.

Jack also wrote a long-time police beat column for OKC FRIDAY.

beloved concertos in music history. This new play is produced in collaboration with Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Lyric’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron, who is directing the new See LYRIC, Page 2

According to a 2011 story in Edmond Life and Leisure, Jack bought a bicycle in the mid-70s “to kill time.” After retirement, he could be seen riding around the city of Edmond where he See POWELL, Page 2 JACK POWELL

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

Yvette and Joe Fleckinger’s 5year-young Schnoodle, Nola, joined the family a little over five years ago. She loves walks with her dad in Quail Creek and visiting all the neighbors. Chasing squirrels in the back yard is another favorite activity.

The couple’s previous Schnoodle was hit by a car on NW 122.

“It was a terrible day when Joe found her,” Yvette said.

Nola wears a tracking device at all times so they are always aware of where she is.

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work, said it focuses on the artist’s relationship with his patron, Nadezhda Filaretovna von Meck, and investigates questions about how art was funded and supported in the past, while leaving room for conversation about how art continues to be funded today. The play also shares elements of Tchaikovsky’s personal life that, while common knowledge to historians and music scholars, are not widely known by the general public, including his relationship with his protege, Iosif Iosifovich Kotek.

“What strikes me the most about Alan’s artistic point of view is that he tells the stories of significant historical figures through a modern lens, often revealing something about that person’s life or character that is not widely known today,” Baron said. “When he shared the script for ‘Concerto’ with me, I knew right away that it would be an incredible opportunity. As a play with music, it allows Lyric Theatre to bridge the gap between traditional plays and musicals, providing audiences with a live-performance experience that they might not otherwise have.”

Lyric hosted a workshop of “Concerto” in September 2021 that culminated in a one-night public reading of the play at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The success of that collaboration and positive audience feedback encouraged Lyric to produce a full-scale production.

Olejniczak completed the first draft of “Concerto” in 2016, but following the staged reading in Oklahoma City in 2021, he updated the script, adding more scenes to elevate the drama.

“I hope audiences enjoy their evening and leave knowing a bit more about how great art is created,” he said. “I want our audiences to be inspired enough to want to attend more theatre and more live music.”

Mickelwathe serves as music supervisor for Lyric's production.

Tickets to “Concerto” are available online at www.LyricTheatreOKC.org or by calling Lyric’s Box Office at (405) 5249312, Monday through Friday, 12-5 p.m.

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lived 3-4 hours, 15-20 miles a day, year around, policing the condition of the city, visiting garage sales, even going to doctors appointments.

He said he still thought he was “on routine patrol.”

Well-known for picking up trash, trimming trees and finding things people had lost, a neighbor said at the time of the story, “He’s Edmond utilities, Edmond Police Department and a tree-trimming service. He’s the best thing Edmond has had for trash. He’s found more wallets than you can shake a stick at.”

As a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Jack never missed the annual Christ-

mas luncheon where he visited with officers and other retirees.

Born on Jan. 27, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Jack was adopted from the Oklahoma Baptist Orphan’s Home by Ethel and George Powell as an infant. He spent his childhood in southeastern Oklahoma near Idabel, and then moved to Wanette, where he graduated high school in 1954. He was drafted into the United States Army and completed his basic training at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, before being honorably discharged in 1958.

Jack and Rozella married on May 7, 1970, and their daughter Chandra was born in 1974.

Jack is survived by his wife, Rozella of Edmond; daughter Chandra, son-in-law Steve, and granddaughter, Poppy, of The Village; his sister, Sue Pybas of Wanette; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Jack Powell, affectionally referred to as the “mayor of Britton,” spent 30 years patrolling the streets of Fridayland and keeping an eye on John Marshall students.

Renaissance Ball is a nod to Auguste Rodin

The 2023 Renaissance Ball celebrated the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s headlining special exhibition, “True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism The exhibit continues through Oct. 22.

More than 50 works by sculptor Auguste Rodin in the exhibition are contextualized by additional works by his fellow impressionists.

The ball helps raise money every year for special exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection.

Visit okcmoa.com for more information.

Museum of Art Director of Development

Kimberly

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Meredith and Bobby Wegener were the co-chairmen of the 2023 Renaissance Ball. The event was held at the  OKC Golf & Country Club.

Renaissance Ball Late Night Co-Chairmen Erik Salazar and Phi Nguyen flank artist Denise Duong with the glasses Duong hand-painted for the party.

In photos, clockwise, starting at left: From left, Sisi Adl, Dr. Ron Suter and Lance and Cindy Ruffel; Museum of Art President and CEO Michael J. Anderson addresses the audience. Laura Miles and Jane and Lonnie Childress; John Bedford and Jo Rowan take an evening out from retirement from OCU to sit at the Ann Lacy Foundation table; and Peter and Lauren Shadid.

Worrell and Allied Arts President and CEO Sunny Cearley have similar tastes in evening gowns.

Sally and Jeff Starling with Meg Salyer, immediate past chairman of the OKCMOA Board of Trustees.

and Brad Poarch.

Sports Weekly

FOOTBALL | WEEK 3 PREVIEW: HERITAGE HALL AT JOHN

• 7 P.M.

Bears entertain Heritage Hall in home opener

By Jason Jewell

Sports Editor

Coming into this season, John Marshall faced a “murderer’s row” of a non-district schedule.

The Bears opened with road games at perennial contender Lawton MacArthur and Bethany.

This Friday, they finish that stretch with their home opener against defending Class 3A state champion Her-

itage Hall.

John Marshall (0-2) had a bye last week, but is coming off a 5224 loss to Bethany in Week 1.

Meanwhile, Heritage Hall (2-0) secured a wild 50-43 victory over Clinton last Friday.

Quarterback Andy Bass accounted for all seven touchdowns, including four TD passes, for the Chargers.

This Friday’s contest provides an extra special twist for Heritage

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Hall coach Brett Bogert whose father Andy graduated from and coached at John Marshall for more than two decades.

“I grew up watching John Marshall football as a kid,” Bogert recalled. “It’s always a blast to play them.”

While John Marshall is rebuilding with a new coach, the Chargers can’t take a win for granted, Bogert said.

“They’ve got a bunch of good athletes

WEEK 3 SCHEDULE

Friday, September 15 Crossings Christian at Casady Heritage Hall at John Marshall Christian Heritage at Mount St. Mary Midwest City at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

so we’ll have to be pretty sound in our tackling on defense,” the coach said. “They could give us some trouble.”

One of John Mar-

shall’s top receiving threats is James Allen who captured state track titles in the 100 and 200 meters.

The Chargers also boast several good

players, including Bass, recievers Jordyn Harris and Rashaud Smith, along with tailback Barrett Travis.

In other Week 3 games, Casady (2-0) hosts Fridayland rival Crossings Christian (20) for the final team before the teams become district opponents in 2024.

Mount St. Mary (2-0) also entertains Christian Heritage, while PC North takes on Midwest City at home.

| WEEK 2 SPOTLIGHT: KNIGHTS 21, ROYALS 13

Knights hold off Community Chr.

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Sitting on a precarious 1-point lead, Crossings Christian captalized on a late turnover to score in the closing minutes to secure a 2113 victory over Community Christian last Friday night at Knights Stadium.

“This was about

what we expected,” said coach Jacob Stephenson after the game. “We knew playing Community would not be easy. We faced some adversity and I liked the way our guys responded.”

Defensive back Mack Giddell stopped a potential game-winning drive by Community Christian with a interception which he returned to the 1-yard line and set up the clinching score.

Quarterback Nate Rouse punched the ball over the goal line on a 1-yard plunge.

The Knights (2-0) opened the game with a 4-yard TD run by

Olson on their first possession of the game.

On a warm, blustery

night, Crossings Christina relied heavily on its running game.

“Being able to run the ball really helps us on both sides (of the ball),” Stephenson said. “Our offensive line did an amazing job creating running lanes.”

Olson gave Crossings Christian what turned out to be the lead for good on a 3yard TD run midway through the third quarter.

Giddell also sealed the game with his second interception with about 90 seconds left.

Crossings Christian tailback Luke Olson (8) fights for extra yardage during last Friday’s football game against Community Christian.

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Crossings Christian coach Jacob Stephenson encourages quarterback Nate Rouse (6).

Knights run over Cyclones

In a battle of Fridayland squads, Crossings Christian scored at least three runs in four of five innings on the way to a 19-5 win over Casady last week.

Emmy Rouse batted 4-for-4 with two doubles, drove in three runs and scored four more for the Knights (12-11).

Grace Staton and Evan Rouse collected two hits each, as Staton belted a double and scored three runs and the duo combined for five RBIs.

Pitcher Addison Martin struck out seven and allowed five runs on six hits over five innings for the win.

Casady’s Brooklyn Wells nailed a pair of 2run home runs to lead the Cyclones (7-10). Four others had hits, led by Emory Hill with an RBI single.

Pitcher Reagan Prestidge surrendered 19 runs on 13 hits but struck out four in five innings of the loss.

Crossings Christian hosts Bethel this Friday and Jones on Tuesday, while Casady hosted Millwood last Thursday.

ANTLERS BLANK WESTMOORE

Deer Creek managed to score a run in the first and third innings to eke out a 2-0 win over Westmoore in a pitchers’ duel.

Jaiden Coffey and Riley Houska provided extra base hits as Coffey doubled and Houska tripled to combine for two RBIs for the Anters (14-2).

Coffey also allowed just two hits and struck out one over seven innings for the pitching victory.

Deer Creek competes at the DC/Piedmont Festival this weekend and visit Owasso on Tuesday.

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Antlers net 2nd at Harkness tourney

After getting through pool play undefeated, the Deer Creek volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss to Class 6A No. 2 Edmond Memorial to finish second at the Heather Harkness Tournament last weekend.

The 6A No. 4 Antlers (16-5) outlasted 6A No. 8 Edmond Santa Fe for a 3-2 win in the semifinals. They captured wins over Carl Albert, 6A No. 6 Edmond North and 6A No. 15 Moore in pool play.

Deer Creek visits Mustang this Tuesday and hosts Norman on Thursday.

ROCKETS RUNNERS-UP AT KELLEY TOURNEY OF CHAMPS

Mount St. Mary endured a 2-0 loss to 6A No. 3 Jenks to claim the

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McGuinness plated four runs in the third inning and added six more in the fifth on the way to a 13-3 win at Tulsa-Bishop Kelley.

Nola Martin batted 2for-3 with a triple, three RBIs and scored twice to lead the Irish (2-11).

Molly Milligan also had two hits, while Mya Madu doubled to drive in two runs.

Pitcher Olivia Giles alloed three runs on four hits and struck out four in five innings for the victory.

The Irish visit Newcastle this Monday and Perkins on Tuesday.

CHARGERS FALL TO LINDSAY

Heritage Hall (16-3) suffered a 1-0 loss to Lindsay in nine innings.

Reagan Creamer, Kendall Beres and Charlie Zeigler accounted for all three hits.

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runner-up trophy at the Tulsa-Bishop Kelley Tournament of Champions. The 6A No. 1 Rockets (23-3) posted five other wins in the tournament, including Bixby, Stillwater, host Tulsa-Kelley, Norman North and Fayetteville, Ark.

This week, they visit Christian Heritage on Tuesday and visit Glenpool on Thursday.

KNIGHTS GRAB 2ND AT DESTINY TOURNAMENT

Crossings Christian provided another runner-up showing for a Fridayland team, as the Knights took 21 loss against The Academy in the championship match at the Destiny Christian Invitational.

The 3A No. 4 Knights (10-5) beat host Desiny Chrisian, Cement and Oklahoma Christian Academy.

They host Del City this Tuesday.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

For the second week in a row, a Fridayland football team took on longtime power Clinton and pulled off a victory.

Last Friday, Heritage Hall (2-0) scored three touchdowns in the second half to pull away for a wild 50-43 road triumph over the Red Tornadoes.

Quarterback Andy Bass accounted for all seven touchdowns, throwing four TD passes and running for a pair of scores of three and 62 yards for the Chargers.

Bass, a senior, connected with Rashaud Smith twice for nine and 33 yards, along with a 74-yard strike to Jordyn Harris and a 45yarder to Carter Knowles.

In Week 1, McGuinness dominated Clinton for a 28-0 win.

ROCKETS DOWN

NW CLASSEN

FOOTBALL | WEEK 2 ROUNDUP Chargers outlast Clinton

Jumping out to a 3touchdown lead by halftime, Mount St. Mary cruised to a 45-19 victory over Northwest Classen at Taft Stadium.

Quarterback Harrison Tesio threw four touchdown passes, including two to Karter Dumont for five and 45 yards, a 30-yarder to John Allison and a 5yard toss to Maddox Stanley, to lead the Rockets (2-0).

Three others scored in TD runs, led by Joe Krug with a 30-yard jaunt, followed by Cord Brown for four yards and Greyson Buell for six yards.

CYCLONES CLOBBER CROOKED OAK

Casady dominated from the start and rolled to a 52-24 win at Crooked Oak last Friday night.

Quarterback Ethan Hamilton tossed three

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

Antlers run to titles at Bethany

With a combined eight runners in the top 5, both Deer Creek cross country teams captured titles at the Clay Tarter Invitational in Guthrie.

Brody Woodcock led the Antler boys with an individual championship, completing the 5-kilometer course in 15:42.68.

Teammate Graham Mitchell posted 15:44.09 to grab second place. Tyler Schwarz finished third and Ethan Stuart took fifth

for Deer Creek.

Madelynn Clark crossed the finish line about three seconds short of the winning pace to claim second a time of 19:07.68 in the girls’ 5K race.

Three other Antlers rounded out the top 5 with Sadie Wedge in third, Cadee Shannon in fourth and Graycie Lucas in fifth place.

Knights take 3rd at OBU

Keyed by three athletes in the top 15, the Crossings Christian boys took third at the OBU Invitational in Shawnee.

Trey Bishop paced

touchdown passes to lead the Cyclones (3-0), and backup James Elder threw for 52 yards and another score in mop up duty.

Receiver Dyson Fay caught two TD passes, including one for 65 yards, along with Jackson Stewart for 15 yards and Payton Mitchell-Johnson for 22 yards.

Andrew Fitzpatrick, Joseph Pikula and Max Geib added TD runs.

MUSTANG TOPS DEER CREEK

Clinging to a slim halftime lead, Deer Creek allowed a pair of touchdowns in the second half, including one in the fourth quarter, to suffer a 26-23 loss to Mustang on Friday.

Quarterback Grady Adamson accounted for two touchdowns on an 81-yard pass to Jalen Davis and a 9yard run to lead the Antlers (1-2). Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

the Knights with a third-place effort.

Zac Roberson placed 10th and Harry Smith was 13th for Crossings.

The Crossings girls grabbed sixth place, led by Camryn Graham in 24th place.

Cyclones 5th at Moore

Three Fridayland runners cracked the top 25 as the Casady boys were fifth and McGuinness placed seventh at the Moore Invitaitonal. Sam Rhoades finished 11th to lead the Cyclones and Joe Hoch was 24th for the Irish.

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THEATRE

Sept. 14­24 • Romeo & Juliet Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents the timeless romance, Romeo & Juliet. Two star­crossed lovers fight for their love amongst a sea of troubles; performed under the stars in the beautiful Shakespeare Gardens on the Paseo. Visit okshakes.org for tickets.

CONCERTS

Oct. 7 • Gothic Midnight

Although Halloween will be at the end of October, the OKCPHIL will celebrate early with Gothic Midnight This concert features masterworks with otherworldly associations. The program starts with Bach's Toc‐cata and Fugue in D minor, and continue with Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Dmytro Choni at the piano. The concert ends with Berlioz’s quintessential spooky work: Symphonie Fantas‐tique! Showing at the Civic Center, 8 pm. Visit okcphil.org for details.

FUNDRAISERS

Sept. 28 • Broadway Bash! Lyric Theatre’s Board of Directors, Broadway Bash! Committee and Honorary CoChairs Mark and Beverly Funke invite you to celebrate Lyric’s 60

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Greetings from Pumpkinville! •

From Oct. 6–22 is the 10th annual Pumpkinville, presented by OG&E. Pumpkinville 2023 is a travel­themed festival inspired by retro postcards, highlighting landmarks, culture and wildlife from around the world. Take the “Pumpkinville Express” to Europe’s greatest monuments, step into Lunar New Year celebrations, safari with African wildlife, explore the Amazon Rainforest, experience colorful sugar skull pumpkins for Day of the Dead celebrations, see a pyramid of pumpkins in ancient Egypt and so much more. General admission tickets for ages 3 and above are $9/person, while members and children aged 2 and under enter for free. Become a Myriad Botanical Gardens member online to save on fees. Pumpkinville hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily.

years at its Diamond Anniversary Broadway Bash at the OKC Golf and Country Club from 7 – 10 pm. Visit lyrictheatreokc.com for tickets and details.

Oct. 13 • ARTonTAP

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be celebrating 20 years of beers and cheers with the 20th annual ARTonTAP, Friday, Oct. 13. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, they are bringing the party back inside the Museum. This beertasting event features your favorite Oklahoma­based breweries, light bites by McNellie’s Group (McNellie’s Pub, Fassler Hall and Dust Bowl), live entertainment by DJ Tangerine and Groove Merchants and unparalleled skyline views on the Yuengling Roof Terrace Beer Garden throughout the evening from 7 – 10 pm. More details at

Jelly Roll ­ Sept. 19

Koe Wetzel ­ Sept. 30

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

Jason Aldean ­ Oct. 13

Nate Bargatze ­ Oct. 22

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks ­ Nov. 18­19 Ringling Bros Show ­ Dec. 15­17

The DSACO Festival & 5k will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. We are excited to have you join us in celebration as we raise funds and awareness for people of all ages with Down syndrome. We have an exciting and fun day planned for everyone.

This year, in addition to our 5k we have added a 1-mile Fun Run for those who want to support our organization but don't want to run a full 5k, as well as a Virtual 5k option for those who do not live near Oklahoma City or do not feel comfortable attending the event. Whichever option you choose, you

What Rhymes with Reason

WhatRhymes with Reason, the latest feature film from Emmy Award-winning, Oklahoma filmmaker Kyle Roberts, is headed to theaters nationwide. The film, which had its world premiere this June at the 2023 deadCenter Film Festival, is being released in more than 700 theaters on Tuesday, Oct. 10 by Fathom Entertainment. Group and individual tickets are available for pre-order online.

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Oct. 20 • Maestro’s Ball

Join the OKCPHIL in celebrating Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum as they are inducted into the Maestro’s Circle. The Grand Masquerade is a black­tie evening of fine dining, drinks, entertainment and camaraderie to benefit the OKCPHIL’s mission of providing inspiration and joy to the community through orchestral music and shining a light on priceless educational programs. The Ball is at OKC Golf and Country Club from 6:30 – 10:30 pm. Visit okcphil.org for details.

THIS WEEKEND

Oklahoma State Fair • Don’t miss the opening weekend of the fair. Check out food vendors, music lineup, hours and get tickets at okstatefair.com

Zoo Amphitheatre: All American Rejects ­ Oct. 14

Civic Center Music Hall: Spider­Man, Spider Verse­Sept. 21

To Kill a Mockingbird ­ Oct. 10­15

Bluey’s Big Play ­ Oct. 17­18

Handel’s Messiah ­ Dec. 3 Tina Turner Muscial ­ Dec. 26­31

are RUNNING FOR A PURPOSE! Our runners ALWAYS run for a PURPOSE; that purpose is awareness, inclusion and acceptance for people with Down syndrome.

Registration fee is $50 and includes a t-shirt. This will give you the option to create or join a family team. Additional donations are always welcome, as well. *Must register by Sept. 15 to guarantee a t-shirt. *Virtual 5k: must register by Sept. 20 to guarantee you will receive your packet via mail by race day.

Register at dsaco.enmotive.com.

Your participation in the Down Syndrome Festival & 5k will help

What Rhymes with Reason is a teen drama inspired by the book of Job and 1980s teen comedies from director John Hughes. The movie tells the story of Jesse, a high school senior struggling with grief, who leads his childhood friends on a wild adventure to find a legendary landmark in the wilderness.

Director Kyle Roberts is an Oklahoma Christian University graduate that worked at NewOK. com for seven years, producing their music show called Static Roberts made his feature film directorial debut in 2014 with The Posthuman Project, a coming-of-age teen superhero film that uses superpowers as a metaphor for adolescence. The film won Best Oklahoma Film at the deadCenter Film Festival on its way to winning 14 film festival awards, including seven for Best Feature. Roberts currently serves as Founder and Creative Director of Reckless Abandonment Pictures, an independent motion picture and stop-motion animation company based here in Oklahoma

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For What Rhymes with Reason, Roberts worked with his longtime collaborator, screenwriter Sean Thiessen. Thiessen has written screenplays for Roberts since 2015, including the short films Heroes of the Realm, The Bulleteers, and Life: Upgraded, and commercial stop-motion videos for Disney, LEGOs, and Hasbro.

What Rhymes with Reason is line produced by Nathan Gardocki. Gardocki is a Bishop McGuinness and Oklahoma City University graduate who owns Oklahoma’s largest film equipment rental company, Nathan Gardocki Productions. He also line produced the upcoming biopic Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid.

The film is produced by Jacob Ryan Snovel, an East Central University graduate from Chandler that has become one of Oklahoma’s most prolific producers. Snovel has produced three films directed by Oklahoma filmmakers that are currently streaming online, including Kyle Kawaka Harris’s Out of Exile on Amazon Prime, Mickey Reece’s Climate of the Hunter on Amazon Prime, and Mickey Reece’s Agnes on Hulu.

What Rhymes with Reason offers up several important messages about mental health.

Disney On Ice ­ Sept. 14­19

Oklahoma State Fair ­ Sept. 14­24

Ballet Under the Stars ­ Sept. 15

Flight for Futures ­ Sept. 15

Cattle Barons Ball ­ Sept. 22

Boots & Bling ­ Sept. 26

Fashion for a Passion ­ Sept. 28

DSACO to “raise awareness and provide resources, as well as promote acceptance and inclusion for people with Down syndrome.” We are so grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating with you safely on Saturday, Sept. 30, for the Down Syndrome Festival & 5k.

The biggest theme in the film is the idea that no one has to struggle alone.

The overt focus on mental health allowed the production to partner with the state campaign for 988: Oklahoma’s Mental Health Lifeline, which is a big part of the film’s marketing. The 988 campaign is trying to reach young adults in as many ways as possible.

Movies like What Rhymes with Reason allow that message to be communicated in the way people have been absorbing important information for centuries, through storytelling.

The idea for working with local filmmakers to get mental health messages out through films was conceived by Heath Holt Hayes, Chief Communications Officer for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. In 2020, Hayes helped fund the film that I directed called Finding Carlos, which dealt with generational addiction and anxiety.

Last year, he led the effort to create those hilarious 988 Super Bowl commercials with OCU’s Tony and Emmy winning superstar, Kristen Chenoweth

To purchase tickets for the theatrical premiere of What Rhymes with Reason at 7 pm on Oct. 10, go to fathomevents.com and click on the movie poster. The film will screen locally at Cinemark Tinseltown and the Regal Warren Theatres in Moore and Midwest City. I’ll be at Tinseltown. See you there.

DSACO wants to give your child the chance to highlight their talent in the Down Syndrome Festival & 5k Talent Show. Participants will have the opportunity to take the stage for 5 minutes to show off their skills. No talent is too big or too small as we celebrate everyone’s unique abilities on Sept. 30 from 10:30 – 12:00. If you would like to participate, register to reserve your time slot at dsaco.org.

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ethos of the American Cowboy. Using the Code of the West, guests are to experience an interactive exploration of personal character traits and aspirations that lead to meaningful conversations between young and old.

• The Origins of the West 360° Cinematic Experience will show how the history of the West is as diverse as the breathtaking landscapes and people who call it home. Guests will engage in a 360° experience that will transport them to a place where the rich history of the region comes alive, encouraging all to “find their West.”

• The Dickinson Research Center is to be moved from the basement to the ground floor to provide

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And closing in March, 2024, “For All the Saints (Especially Patrick)” pays homage to the spirit of the Irish, with timeless beauty and ancient melodies.

Known for her dynamic conducting style and deep musical insight, Yu brings a fresh perspective to the choral world, infusing each performance with passion, precision, and artistic brilliance.

“Canterbury Voices cannot wait to welcome Dr. Julie Yu to Oklahoma City! She is a powerhouse conductor who is nationally celebrated in the choral music and music education industry,” said Executive Director Pam Mowry.

“Canterbury Voices is poised to continue our commitment to excellence in choral music well into the future!”

Season tickets for Canterbury Voices’ 2023-2024 season are available for purchase now and patrons are encouraged to secure their seats early. For more information, visit CanterburyOKC.com or call 405-232-7464.

researchers and curious guests greater access to the DRC’s collection of historical documents, photographs and collections of the West. It also includes an interactive experience for guests to search for personal interests related to Western Heritage.

“Stories have the ability to become embedded in hearts and minds,” said Pat Fitzgerald, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum president & CEO. “These visionary enhancements will showcase The Cowboy’s worldclass collection while allowing us to tell the stories of the West better than any other institution.”

The Capital Campaign also focuses on updating the museum’s infrastructure. Major projects include:

• The Art and Artifacts Vault and the Dickinson Research Center Vault will be

expanded and will include high-density storage to maximize the use of the facilities.

The Art and Artifacts Vault will expand into the lower-level staff parking lot as originally designed by the building’s architect. In addition, a new HVAC system and plumbing will be installed to ensure proper environmental standards will be maintained to protect the Museum’s collection.

• The museum’s parking lot is to be reinforced and repaved to maximize parking options as well as enhance entry into the building. To help with entry and exit from the main parking lot, an additional access gate is set to be constructed to provide parking lot access from Grand Boulevard.

• The museum also plans to enhance the physical and digital infrastructure to mod-

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Musuem’s worldclass collection of Western art and artifacts equip the museum to tell the stories of the West better than anyone. The vaults in which these items are kept need to be updated and expanded. This is to ensure the best preservation of the materials with which the museum has been entrusted for generations to come.

ernize the way units conduct business.

“The Museum recognizes the men and women who have earned the title of Cowboy,” Fitzgerald said. “Our vision is to tell the true and diverse stories of the West.

“Our ancestors chased a dream, braved terrors and overcame obstacles to come out the other end a different human in front of a big sky of possibilities. That challenge still exists in America, and I hope many find their calling here.”

Learn more at LiveTheCodeCampaign.org.

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 15, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-2125

and companion. I would love the privilege of caring for an older friend or member of your family.

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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Kalyn Stralow, as next of friend of Reid Oliver Stralow has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Reid Oliver Stralow to (b) Reid Oliver Harrison Stralow; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Ogden of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 5 day of October, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Jamie Houston Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 15, 2023) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-2134

IN RE: The name of:) Mona Michelle Corker)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Mona Michelle Corker has petitioned to change his/her name to Mona Michelle Chrisman Corker. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 5 day of October, 2023, 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

Law students study at Oxford

Each summer, students in the University of Oklahoma College of Law get the chance to get a jump on graduation and gain a global perspective on the world through the school’s Oxford program.

Tracy Pearl, program director and professor in the OU College of Law, said the opportunity offers more than just the maximum four courses taught at the prestigious Trinity College.

“This is the first time we’ve been at Trinity College,” Pearl said.

“It’s the most centrally located and it’s an incredibly old and prestigious college. Their resources are better than we ever dreamed. We hope this will be the beginning of a very long relationship with Trinity College.”

Law student Tricha Bunce called it “a truly amazing experience.”

“Even though I was taking OU classes with OU professors, it was incredible to be in that beautiful and historic place with nothing to focus on except studying and traveling,” she said. “The small class size really allowed me to develop relationships with my professors and get to know them so much better than I would have in a larger classroom setting.”

The Oxford program offers first- and secondyear students an opportunity to take as many as four classes over the course of the summer. Three are taught by University of Oklahoma faculty and topics vary year to year. The fourth offering is taught by Oxford faculty. For the past several years, Oxford professor

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 15, 2023)

Thomas Krebs has given students a taste of international commercial law.

Second-year student Josh Emerson used the opportunity to get six more hours of credit and spend time in Europe with his wife and three children. In addition to the coursework, the Emersons were able to visit Barcelona, Spain; Paris; and the Amalfi coast of Italy, as well as London.

“It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, while also getting to see Europe and get out of the 105-degree Oklahoma summers,” Emerson said.

That’s the response Pearl hopes for.

Starting next year, the five-week program will offer scholarships to incoming students who show exceptional promise.

In addition to Monday-through-Thursday classes, faculty and students dine together three nights a week in the college dining hall. Students often use the long weekends to explore England and continental Europe, sometimes reaching farflung destinations like Paris and Rome.

“We’ve become a global society, and this means more than just three or four credits toward graduation,” Pearl said. “Increasingly, people who are coming out of law school with experience with international travel are going to have a leg up.”

For more information on any of the programs at the OU College of Law, visit law.ou.edu.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2023-17

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

Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, as shown by the Government Survey thereof, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point of the South line of Sherwood Lane, which point is 165 feet Easterly of the Northeast corner of Lot Sixteen (16), Block Forty-eight (48), in Nichols Hills; thence North 84°36 38 East along the South line of Sherwood Lane, a distance of 85 feet; thence South 4°34’ East a distance of 243.4 feet; thence

89°51 02 West a distance of 85.36 feet; thence North 4°34

a distance of 235.61 feet to the point of beginning.

The property is also known as 1320 Sherwood Lane. Current zoning is R-1-60.

The applicants desire to build an addition to the dwelling. For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a 2’6 ‘’ variance from the east side yard setback, leaving a 6’ east side yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 20th day of September 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

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

Dated this 5th day of September 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 15, 2023)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2023-18

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

Lot One (1), and East 2.5 feet of Lot Two (2), of Block Fifty-Three (53), in the Mayfair Park Section of Nichols Hills, to Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1500 Camden Way. Current zoning is R-1-75.

The applicants desire to build an accessory building. For the proposed accessory building the applicants are seeking an 11’6’’ variance from the west side yard setback, leaving a 5’6’’ west side yard setback. For the proposed accessory building the applicants are also seeking a 7’6’’ variance from the rear yard setback, leaving a 17’6’’ rear yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 20th day of September 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

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

Dated this 5th day of September 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

Applicant: Cort Massey Construction BC-2023-20

Proposed project: Construction of an addition to an existing main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1304 Glenwood Ave

The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 5th day of September 2023

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 15, 2023)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

Applicant: Mark and Lisa Malone BC-2023-21

Proposed project: Demolition and construction of a main dwelling

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1209 Marlboro Lane

The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 5th day of September 2023

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma LPXLP

Locally-owned Business Directory

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

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

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

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Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197

carwinsshaveshop.com

Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199

winterhouseinteriors.com

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

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.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

Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888

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Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323

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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

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

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

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

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

CK & Co.

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

Quail Creek Bank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amy Wade & Co. Real Estate Team Amy Wade - Listing Specialist 3000 E. Britton Rd. (405) 605-9195 Oklahoma City, OK 73131 AmyWadeandCo.com

Renaissance Hardwood Floors 3608 E. I 35 Frontage Rd. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 225-3044

Krista Anne’s Boutique 7602 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 310-5500

Tim Hughes Custom Homes, LLC 7009 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 229-7504

Norma Harris Harris Realty Company 13800 Quail Pointe Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 740-0123

Paul Seikel Pearls Oyster Bar 5641 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 www.pearlsokc.com

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

“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”

Ancient Chinese Proverb

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”

– Byron, 1818.

“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.”

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

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,

Vacations are good for body and soul

By Joe Dorman President & CEO Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

I read an interesting article about how Oklahomans work far more hours and use less vacation than those in other states.

Coincidentally, this was at the airport as my own vacation was ending.

Oklahoma ranked 14th for the hardest working workforce and finished in the top six in three metrics, as reported by Kathryn McNutt of The Journal

Record, based upon data collected and published by WalletHub.

The article went further to point out that for Oklahoma, the work average was 39.6 hours per week, the sixth highest among the states. What was most troubling was that more than 30% of workers who collect vacation time left theirs unused at a rate of 55% of accrued time going to waste.

I certainly fall into that category; over the past seven years at OICA, I have let much

of my vacation time go to waste. Like many others, I make the usual excuses of “I just cannot afford something right now,” or “I cannot get away with a big project looming,” or some other such justification.

Another likely reason is that we rarely took family vacations as I was growing up. My dad was injured severely from a truck accident, so it was tough on him to travel. We would make the occasional trip two hours south to Jacksboro, Texas, to see my mother’s side of the family, but we did not take big trips. I am sure that formed my own habits; I rarely travel unless it is a work trip.

I was thankful that some friends dragged

me out of town to do our annual fantasy football draft last weekend. Another friend, who lived just a short flight away, encouraged me to extend my time to visit for a few extra days. The time away, though I did have some work calls, helped recharge my batteries and prepare me for OICA’s upcoming annual conference, Fall Forum. It is here that the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy brings together Oklahomans to discuss child wellbeing, while the assembled advocates work to shape solutions to the problems examined.

Fall Forum will be held primarily at the Oklahoma State Capi-

Dear Wise Elder: I’m in my mid-70s, and as I’ve gotten older, I just don’t seem to have an appetite. I know good nutrition is important, but I need some suggestions on how I can get my appetite back.

Dear Appetite: Here are some suggestions from Healthwise which may help. Ask your doctor if your medicines could be causing appetite or taste problems. If so, ask about changing medicines. Or ask your doctor about medicines that may improve your appetite. If you think you are depressed, ask your doctor for help. Depression can make you less

tol on Nov. 8-10, with a two-hour online gathering held the Friday before to shape initial ideas. You can go to oica.org for more details and to register.

I am glad that I took the time to get away; I could certainly feel “the grind” getting to me. Still, it was nice to get back home and be excited about the upcoming opportunities with work. The break did me a world of good and I am ready to tackle new challenges.

If you are not a “vacation taker” like many Oklahomans, I hope this encourages you to consider taking at least some extended time during long weekends with your family to explore our state. Our state Department of

hungry and can make it hard to do everyday activities like preparing meals. Try eating smaller amounts of food more often. For example, try having 4 or 5 small meals a day instead of 1 or 2 large meals. Eat with family and friends. Eating with others provides social interaction and may help your appetite. A good place to begin is connecting with the monthly restaurant meet-up on the VillagesOKC calendar. It is likely there are a dozen others just like you.

- Courtesy VillagesOKC, www.VillagesOKC.org, (405) 990 6637

Tourism has done a phenomenal job improving state parks, and there are many fantastic destinations that you can reach on a tankful of gas, especially if you have children. This will certainly create wonderful memories, much like I did during trips to my grandfather’s house many years ago.

So, even though summer break is over for students, do not let your vacation time go to waste. Start planning for fall and spring breaks and shape wonderful family experiences with the time you have earned. It will do your body and your soul good!

And if you see me, or follow my social media accounts, be sure to check out my vacation photos!

if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.

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process allows us to provide additional vehicles to reach our take-home goal.”

Police Chief Russ Landon said providing officers with their own vehicles to take home at the end of their shift is a great benefit that can help with recruiting.

“Our department is finding it difficult to recruit new officers,” he said.

“Remember, these vehicles are our officer’s ‘office’,” said Landon. “It can be difficult to share vehicles. Having these new police vehicles will 100 percent help with recruitment.”

Mount St. Mary’s Howdy Week is a fun-themed week for students to participate in dress up days, learn school traditions and finish the week with the annual Howdy Dance. Above: MSM pom team members, from left, Ainsley Greenhaw, Ava Behrmann, McKenzie Ellis, Kallie Jeffrey, Millie Greenhaw and Jaqueline Gomez. At left: Grant Reiger wrapped in toilet paper during a student competition.

Officers must live within a 20-mile radius of The Village to take their vehicle home.

“The number of applicants we receive has steadily decreased to just a handful per position,” said Landon. “We used to have hundreds of applicants. Across the nation police departments have been offering $10,000, $20,000, up to $75,000 signing bonuses.

“Some departments have lowered their physical standards, changed age requirements to age 18 and even opened up positions to non-citizens,” he said.

City Manager Dave Slezickey doesn’t think the “defund the police” movement has had an impact upon The Village Police Department, but

says there are less people getting into the profession.

“A lot of people are retiring and a lot of departments are wanting to hire more officers, so the application and talent pool is slim across the board,” said Slezickey.

The starting salary for non-certified officers in The Village is $53,145, while CLEET certified officers receive a starting salary of $55,069. Officers can earn more depending upon what shift they work, while those who work in investigations or on the bicycle patrol also earn more.

The city is currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for certified officers.

Landon said police salaries in The Village are

in the same ballpark with Nichols Hills, Bethany and Warr Acres, while the Edmond and Oklahoma City police departments are currently offering salaries in the $62-63k range.

Police officers in The Village are offered educational incentives, tuition reimbursement and an annual uniform allowance. Longevity pay and 20-year retirement in the state police pension retirement system are also provided.

“Our retention rate is excellent, and we are grateful for that,” said Chief Landon. “Still, we are trying to be as creative as we can. The city (The Village) is in a really good place and has been going in a positive direction for years.”

FRIDAY’s fall fashion edition is back with more looks from our local advertisers. This year you’ll be ahead of the trends by following what our experts are wild for this fall. Barbara, Krista, Cindi and Charlet are raving about red! Be on the lookout for pieces in galactic cobalt, sage leaf, astro dust, digital lavender, coconut milk and apricot crush. Use your imagination on a few of those. Textures, hemlines and cuts combined with fall’s vivid color palette assures that you won’t run out of ensembles to create. Let’s go shopping!

– Jennifer Clark

Krista Souther, Krista Anne’s Boutique

We all look forward to the refreshment that Autumn temperatures promise and we especially love how they are showing up in fashion this year! Some of the top trends for fall include classic suiting -with an edge- popping up with bright colors, such as fuchsia and royal blue and unique prints including plaids and florals. Jackets, including oversized as well as cropped, are an important wardrobe staple. Another strong trend is leather upon leather, both real and faux. The color RED is making a strong statement as well this season, both as an all-over monochromatic look or as a "pop of color" accessory. Wraps and shawls with unique trimmings make the perfect gift as well as a personal wardrobe staple for this fall and winter. Finally, shoes and boots with a decorative edge, some western influences as well as feminine details are showing up as well. May this season bring you beauty and joy as you reflect your own styles through these trends!

Fall fashion is finally back, and not a moment too soon. As we store away our linens, swimsuits, and sandals and start thinking about our fall wardrobes, here are the pieces and trends that you should prioritize. The timeless, chic looks have been on the forefront for a while now and are hopefully here to stay. A crisp, white button down and a good black coat in your closet can create limitless options when getting dressed, whether it is for the office or for a date night. Red is a key color this season, which is great news for OU fans. Adding a red accessory to your outfit, such as a bag or shoe, is the perfect way to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe.

Sarah Bozalis, CK & Co.

Tory Hand, Women’s Health Boutique Get the lift, without the pain. Be beautiful, be comfortable!

Fall 2023 offers a broad variety of looks to choose from, depending on one’s aesthetic, style or mood of the day. No longer is there only one or two prevailing trends per season, now there are multiple “mini trends.” There’s the back-to-basics with jackets, high waisted trousers, handsome suiting with refined, timeless tailoring. But if you’re looking for drama, metallics are definitely in, whether full-out shine or simply a delicate metallic thread woven in the fabric.

Leather and suede are also officially in and the luxe material instantly upgrades your look! Romantic details such as off shoulder necklines, ruffles and peplums are also making an impact. Red and every variation of the vibrant color is available in just about every collection. But there’s plenty of other color options, bright greens and blues to sophisticated neutrals and always elegant, winter white. Fashion is a creative way to express yourself, so by all means have fun with it and use it to your best advantage! It’s a new season and time to try something new.

Charlet Sauls, Boutique One

Fall 2023 Fashion is Fun showing the playful side of yourself. Prep is back as it was in the day, such a put together look. Red is strong as is Pink thanks to the “Barbie” movie! Purple and green were seen in most collections. FAUX leather everywhere again in great fall colors it's seen in pants, tops, jackets, dresses... always fun to wear! Power dressing: the working girl look, menswear fabrics and oversized jackets. Cropped tops -jackets or shrunken- a great way to top off the high-waisted pants or jeans this season. Gothic or Dark Romance made its way onto the runway. Mix lace fabric with soft satins. Fall blooms floral prints and artful prints are fun this season something for everyone.

Cindi Shelby, Lela Rose Collection; Pearl by Lela Rose Stylist

Barbara Smola, Barbara’s Butterscotch is the new flavor this season. It teams beautifully with all the oranges, reds, greens and browns for fall.

Broadway actor joins McGuinness as dance teacher

Fresh off his Broadway debut with “The Music Man,” new Bishop McGuinness dance teacher Jordan Beall is excited to share his new experience and knowledge with hisstudents.

Beall had dreamed of performing on Broadway since he was 7years-old, so once he graduated from Oklahoma City University, he moved to New York. He lived and worked there for seven years and eventually he booked “The Music Man,” which was his Broadway debut.

“I was probably in for that casting and production team 10 or 11 times through multiple rounds of initial

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calls, callbacks and final callbacks,” Beall said. “It was a marathon to book that job, so when I got the call, I was really proud.”

While he was with “The Music Man,” he got to meet Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, perform at the Tonys, and he was featured on a Broadway cast album.

“I felt very intimidated the first day, but that was immediately squashed by our lead-

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ing man and leading lady, Hugh and Sutton,” Beall said. “It was just a really cool environment they created for us to come in and feel safe and express ourselves and get out of our comfort zone to build what we created, which was a really beautiful show that spread a lot of joy.”

Although Beall

enjoyed his experience with “The Music Man,” he wanted more stability in his life and to be closer to his family in Texas, so he decided to start a new chapter teaching at McGuinness. Now Beall has to switch gears from performer to teacher and choreographer. He reflected on his experience with his high school dance teacher in Odessa, Texas where he grew up.

“We are all clay in my opinion, and we have to be moldable,” Beall said. “I look back at my teacher in Odessa and at the time I did not appreciate it, but now I text her so often. She pushed me so hard and I didn’t always like

it, but here’s the thing in life, you’re not always going to enjoy it, but it’s going to make you a better person.”

Beall plans to push his students to their extremes to help them grow as dancers. He looks forward to seeing their progress at Dancing with the Irish Stars and the DanceVisions showcase at the end of the year.

“I want to inspire students to have a respect for the art,” Beall said. “The fact that my students and I are able to move together and explore space is really cool, and I want them to appreciate that as well.”

Beall is to also be the

choreographer for “Greece,” this year’s musical.

Beyond teaching people the dances, he wants to create an environment similar to his experience on Broadway with “The Music Man.”

“I want to cultivate a safe place to explore, something we always had in the rehearsal studio,” Beall said. “I want to make sure we cultivate that here. It’s a very vulnerable place to be, being on stage and going through that whole rehearsal process. So ensuring that I can create that space and get something up on its feet in a short amount of time is important.”

Four ways to show senior citizens that they are appreciatated

Senior citizens account for a significant percentage of the overall population.

People are living longer than ever, and as individuals age, the demand for senior services continues to growas does the need to be patient and respect the elderly. There are many ways to show seniors just how much they're

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4. Thank seniors. Find any reason to thank a senior. Perhaps someone served in the military or volunteered their time with children. Celebrate accomplishments big and small with a simple “thank you.”