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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 19 • Two Sections • 16 pages September 18, 2020
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Citing jail conditions, city tables prisoner housing agreement By Rose Lane Editor The Village City Council has tabled a decision on the renewal of a jail services agreement with the Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners after councilmen said they were concerned about the conditions at the county jail. Councilman Adam Graham said that with all
that is going on at the Oklahoma County Jail, he “didn’t feel safe” sending The Village’s prisoners there. He said he had spoken with officials of the jails in Cleveland and Logan Counties and they were amicable about bringing The Village on. City Manager Bruce Stone said the problem with transporting prisoners out-ofcounty was the time an officer would need to be off the
streets to drive them back and forth. Other costs associated with a potential move were also discussed. The council decided to take some time and look at options before resigning with Oklahoma County. “I am worried about the people sitting in our county jail,” Councilwoman Cathy Cummings said. “It’s horrible,” Councilman Sonny Wilkinson said.
Village will stay masked The Village has agreed to follow the lead of Oklahoma City and extend its mask ordinance through Oct. 20. The city’s mandate closely mirrored that of OKC, with it expiring on Sept. 7, but without fines. “We are in step with Oklahoma City,” Mayor David Bennett said. “The large OKC metro is the flagship.” Meanwhile, the Nichols Hils mandate is in effect until rescinded. City Manager Shane Pate said there are no plans to end it at this time.
Village officer charged in shooting
Renate and Chuck Wiggin and BancFirst are Harding Fine Arts’ 2020 honorees.
By Rose Lane Editor
Wiggins, BancFirst are to be honored by Harding FAA Renate and Chuck Wiggin will receive the John and Joy Reed Belt Leadership in Arts and Education Award and BancFirst will receive the Community Impact Award for their outstanding contributions and ongoing support in arts and education in the Oklahoma City community. Hosted by Harding Fine Arts Academy Foundation, the See HARDING, Page 3
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A Girl Scout Salute Chairmen of the Camp Trivera Capital Campaign Myrla Pierson, left, and Linda Whittington with Steve Mason, middle, give the Girl Scout salute as donors gather for a preview of the $12.7 million project. Cookies and Cocktails will open the camp to the public Friday night. See photos from the Donor party on Page 2.
18 named Merit semifinalists By Rose Lane Editor Eighteen Fridayland students are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 66th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically-talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered in the
spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. Over 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing and more than half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
A Village officer has been charged with first degree manslaughter and the city’s Police Department said it is conducting its own investigation into the incident. According to court records, Christopher Poor, 49, was shot by Officer Chance Avery on July 25. Poor’s wife was gathering some See SHOOTING, Page 9
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Dog of the Week Henry is a bearded collie. He loves the quarantine and long walks with mom, Kathy Quigley. His human brother is a Bishop McGuinness 2020 graduate, Connor Quigley. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions used in the order received.
Sponsored by Paulette and Leo Kingston of WePayFast.com See MERITS, Page 3
Girl Scouts
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Joan Maguire with and in front of daughter Amy’s painting. Right, Honorary Chairmen Amy and Kelly Gray.
Henry Browne, Annie Bohanon and Polly Nichols with their Goodie bags.
$12.7 million Camp Trivera opens Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma opens its STEM camp this week, with Camp Trivera, “Cookies and Cocktails” on Friday (Sept. 18). The public will have its first glimpse of this remarkable project as guests drive-thru the camp picking up bites and complimen-
tary beer and wine at stations set up by local restaurants. Tickets are $60 and VIP tickets are $80. Tickets are on sale now at gswestok.org/cc20. Last week donors and dignitaries previewed the $35,000 sq. ft. building at the ribbon cutting party.
Honorary co-chairman Jean and David McLaughlin.
CEO of the Inasmuch Foundation Bob Ross.
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Dignitaries attending the event are Commissioner Carry Blumert, Councelwoman Nikki Nice, Representative Cyndi Munson, left and Mayor David Holt.
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Students
Irish adapting to new rules as classes resume Seniors Aubrey Ruffin, Peyton McCuan, Tameka Talley, Jillian Hibbard, Lana Albatros and Natalie Edmonds enjoy a socially-distanced lunch outside.
by Thomas Raglow
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fter an uncertain summer and nervy first couple of weeks, it’s safe to say that school is officially back at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. It took some time to get used to school during the first month, for reasons new and old. Students adapted to new rules – wearing face masks, socially distant lunches, and cleaning before and after every class; along with the usual new classes, new schedules and getting back into the schooltime groove. The school community has responded
MERITS From Page 1 Our students who are seminfinalists, listed by school, are: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School — Matthew Coomes, Brigitte Webb
HARDING From Page 1 virtual event is set for Saturday October 3, 2020. Sherry Rowan is chairman and the cochairman is Carol McPheeters. Proceeds will help Harding Fine Arts Academy to meet the challenge of providing students with computers and specialized packets crucial for distance learning. The event will showcase the background and history of the historical designated building and will feature some of Harding’s talented students and teachers sharing the benefits of the school’s unique arts-integrated education agenda. The event can be viewed on KBIS Channel 52 and on the Harding Fine Arts
quite well to the new, strange environment, and the “new normal” appears to have arrived. • This new normal can be plainly seen as one of the school’s oldest traditions took place this past week – Battle of the Bishops. The week leading up to the annual football game against Bishop Kelley felt as normal as any other year, with the entire school preparing for
the classic event. While the game was originally planned to be played at home, the Comets’ larger stadium meant Bishop McGuinness players, parents and students made the trip to Tulsa to allow for social distancing measures. While the Fighting Irish lost 21-35, the game even taking place should be considered a victory.
• The boys and girls Cross Country teams performed well at their meet Saturday, Sept. 12 at OBU, with both teams placing third. They now look forward to the OK Runner race in Norman on Saturday. • Meanwhile, the Volleyball team hosted Southmoore on Monday, and the final home game against Carl Albert this week.
and Daniel Webber. Casady School — Graeme S. Jones, James B. Lowe and Matthew D. McQuistion. Classen School of Advanced Studies — Grady A. Dawson and Zeke S. Dawson. Crossings Christian School —
Matthew Kelly and Mikaela Waggoner. Deer Creek — Ayesha Najmi, Anne Shay and Brennan Smallwood. Harding Charter Preparatory — Kien A. Dang and Rori E. Reiswig. Harding Fine Arts Center — Maya
L. Staggs. Heritage Hall — Samuel Ring and Elizabeth M. Siatkowski.
website at hardingfinearts.org/LAE at 4p.m. on Saturday October 3 and will remain on the website for an extend-
ed time. For more information go to hardingfineartsacademy.org/LAE or call 702-4322.
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OKC FRIDAY
Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 3 PREVIEW: CHARGERS AT BEARS • FRIDAY 7 P.M. • TAFT STADIUM
Bears eyeing 1st win over 3A power Chargers By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Just two games into his tenure at John Marshall, new coach Jeff Horrocks likes where his team is as they head into their final non-district game against Fridayland rival and Class 3A power Heritage Hall. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Taft Stadium. “I think things are going good so far,” Horrocks told Friday. “Our guys are getting
better and seem to be adapting well to this weird year.” The Bears, ranked No. 10 in Class 4A, enter Friday’s game with a 1-1 record after falling 32-28 to Vian last week in a wild back-and-forth contest. They opened with a dominating 51-20 win over Bethany in Week 1. Tailbacks Devin Johnson and T.J. Carter combined to score three touchdowns, while quarter-
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WEEK 3 SCHEDULE Friday, September 18 Casady at Crossings Christian Heritage Hall at John Marshall Del City at McGuinness Mount St. Mary at Christian Heritage PC West at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m, unless noted.
back Kane Donovan and star receiver Bryce Stephens connected for a touchdown pass in the lost against Vian. All four players
need to have big games for John Marshall to record its first win over Heritage Hall in three tries. “We’ve got a lot of talented players,” Hor-
rocks said. “We feel like we can compete against anyone with the individual talents we have.” The 3A No. 1 Chargers, meanwhile, boast a 2-0 record after a close 14-7 win at Clinton last week. Quarterback Robert Mbroh accounted for both touchdowns, including a 42-yard game-winning run midway through the fourth quarter. “Heritage Hall is a good football team,”
Horrocks said. “We’re excited and focused to play with them.” In other games on Friday, Crossings Christian hosts Fridayland rival Casady in a first-ever meeting between the teams. McGuinness, ranked No. 4 in 5A, hosts 6A-II No. 4 Del City in a highly-anticipated matchup. PC North also entertains district rival PC West, while Mount St. Mary visits Christian Heritage.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 2 SPOTLIGHT: DUTCH 48, CYCLONES 6
Dutch prove too much for Cyclones By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Stopping Holland Hall on fourth down in its first possession, Casady gained some momentum in a possible upset bid over its former Southwest Preparatory Conference rival. The Dutch, however, quickly scored touchdowns on their
next two series to set the stage for a 48-6 loss for the Cyclones last Friday night at Hoot Gibson Field. Despite the tough loss, Casady coach Koby Scoville took a philosophical tone in putting Friday’s setback in the larger context of the season. “I’m proud that our guys keep growing,” Scoville said after the game. “Holland Hall is a bigger opponent, but we didn’t back down.” The Cyclones’ bright spot came on their final series when they drove the ball over 60 yards in the final three minutes for their only score. Senior tailback Brennan Wade pow-
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Casady’s Brennan Wade (22) fights off Holland Hall defender Marc Gouldsby for extra yards during last Friday night’s football game at Hoot Gibson Field.
ered for a 5-yard touchdown run on 4thand-2 as time expired in the fourth quarter. “Brennan has car-
Casady’s Steph Okenge tries to escape traffic after making a catch against Holland Hall last Friday.
ried the ball nearly every play for us so far,” Cyclone said. “Holland Hall is a very physical team and he’s tough as nails. I don’t think running the ball is his favorite thing but he does everything we ask him to do.” Wade finished with 71 yards rushing on 19 carries, while also racking up four total tackles and an interception from his linebacker spot on defense. Defensive back Caden Reynolds paced the Cyclone defense with 5-1/2 tackles.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 2 ROUNDUP
Rockets run over Bobcats Mount St. Mary gained some further momentum so far this season after cruising to a 21-6 win against Star Spencer last Friday night at Father Fulton Field. Quarterback Luke Wagner accounted for all three touchdowns for the Rockets (2-0), throwing a 7-yard pass to Spencer Wells and a 25-yarder to Joseph Ward, along with a 61yard interception return for a TD. Also with Friday’s victory, coach Willis Alexander marks the 100th win in his coaching career. CHARGERS CLIP CLINTON
itage Hall escaped last Friday night with a 14-7 win at Clinton. Quarterback Robert Mbroh ran for a 42yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to win it for the Chargers (2-0). He also threw a TD pass to Gavin Freeman. KELLEY RALLIES PAST IRISH Leading by seven at halftime, McGuinness saw Tulsa Kelley erupt for three touchdowns in the third quarter to pull away for a 35-21 win over the Irish last Friday night in Tulsa. Tailback Michael Taffe and quarterback Luke Tarman ran for touchdowns of six and nine yards, respectively, while the duo also hooked up for a 35yard TD for the 5A No. 4 Irish (1-1).
Top-ranked Her-
VIAN OUTLASTS BEARS John Marshall came out on the short end of a wild 32-28 loss against Vian on Friday at Taft Stadium. Tailback Devin Johnson ran for two touchdowns, covering 40 and two yards, to lead the 4A No. 10 Bears (1-1). Receiver Bryce Stephens caught a 11-yard TD from quarterback Kane Donovan and T.J. Carter added a 4yard scoring run. YUKON TOPS ANTLERS Deer Creek suffered a 62-20 loss to Yukon on Friday night. Tailback Michael Holley rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown and kicker Logan Ward kicked a 37-yard field goal to lead the Antlers (1-1).
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
Rockets net 2nd at Port City Classic After escaping with a win in the first set, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team dropped the final two sets in a 2-1 loss to Class 5A No. 10 Skiatook for the Port City Classic tournament title last week in Catoosa. The 5A No. 2 Rockets (18-4) cruised to a 2-0 win over Tulsa NOAH in the semifinals to earn a spot in the championship final. They also beat Claremore and Shawnee. Mount St. Mary hosts a pair of top-5 teams this week, including 3A No. 4 OCS on Monday and
4A No. 2 Christian Heritage on Tuesday. Both games start at 6 p.m. IRISH SWEEP SOUTHMOORE McGuinness rebounded from its only loss of the season with a 30 win against Southmoore last Monday. The 6A No. 7 Irish (18-1) also finished second at the Bulldog Showdown, following a 3-2 loss to host Lincoln Christian in the championship match. McGuinness visits 6A No. 3 Tulsa Kelley this Tuesday and hosts Choctaw on Thursday at 6 p.m. ANTLERS WIN 4 AT HARKNESS Deer Creek earned four wins, including
three over top-5 opponents, at the Heather Harkness Tournament over the weekend. The 6A No. 9 Antlers (12-6) picked up victories over 6A No. 1 Edmond Santa Fe, 6A No. 5 Edmond Memorial and 3A No. 5 OCS, along with the OKC Storm at the popular tournament. Deer Creek hosts Santa Fe again this Tuesday at 6 p.m. and visits Memorial on Thursday. CHARGERS WIN 4 AT SHOWDOWN Earning three victories over top-10 opponents, Heritage Hall showed well at the Lincoln Christian Bulldog Showdown last weekend. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Irish teams take 3rd at OBU Combining for six runners in the top 15, both McGuinness cross country teams finished third at the OBU Invitational last Saturday in Shawnee. Luke Chansolme was the only Irish athlete to crack the top 5 with a third-place finish in the Class 5A-6A division, completing the 5-kilometer course in 17 minutes, 41.17 seconds. Teammate William Leonard finished seventh for the Irish. Four Irish girls, meanwhile, made the top 15, led by Kathryn Hadrava in sixth and Victoria Whitbeck in seventh. Sydney Bohannon placed 14th and Maria Raglow came in 15th place. In the 2A-4A division, Heritage Hall’s Helen Park finished second in the individual standings to help the Charger girls to fourth place. Park completed the 2-mile
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McGuinness’ Luke Chansolme (1133), left, finished third at the OBU Invitational last week in Shawnee.
course in 13:09.62, just 13 seconds behind the winning pace set by Community Christian’s Haley Smith. Daylee Mayo finished 14th and Emily Giles crossed in 15th for the Charger girls. Jackson Fowler was the only Charger boy to finish in the top 15 with a 10th place effort. CYCLONE GIRLS 4TH AT BTW Keyed by a pair of runners in the top 15,
the Casady girls took fourth at the Booker T. Washington Invitational in Tulsa last week. Shanta Ramdas led the way with a fourthplace finish for the Cyclones. Kyra Patel also crossed in 11th place. Casady’s Larry Mathis finished fifth in a tight boys’ race as 13 seconds only separated Mathis from winner Mason Quinton of Sapulpa. Jonah Craine cracked the top 20 in 18th place. – By Jason Jewell
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Wellston downs Knights Falling behind early, the Crossings Christian softball team rebounded for three runs in the fifth inning but came up short in a 13-6 loss at Wellston on Monday. A pair of sisters led the Knights at the plate, with Alexx Waitman and Abby Waitman getting two hits each and combining for three runs scored and driving in two runs. Evan Rouse also
had two hits, including a double, and drove in a run, while Elle Rouse had a double and scored a run. Evan Rouse also allowed eight runs on six hits and struck out two in the pitching loss. Crossings Christian visits Fairview this Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
in the seventh inning and Lauren Day singled her home in the next at-bat to give the Chargers (6-4) their only run of the game. Heritage Hall hosts the OKC Bronchos this Tuesday at 5 p.m.
CHARGERS FALL TO CHANDLER
Bethel jumped out to a big early lead and handed McGuinness a 25-0 loss on Monday. Abbi Pefferman and Julia Coats accounted for both hits for the Irish (0-8). Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Hampered by four errors, Heritage Hall suffered a 4-1 loss against Chandler last Monday. Adelaide Haack belted a 2-out double
BETHEL SHUTS OUT IRISH
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CALENDAR NEWS CELTIC THRONE Oct. 15 & 18 • Celtic Throne From Golden Globe nominated composer Brian Byrne (Heart beat of Home) comes Celtic Throne, a majestic new musical score for a brandnew Irish dance production from Herbert W. Arm strong College and Armstrong Dance. Fresh off tours of Branson, Mo. and Rapid City, SD, Arm strong Auditorium will host two encore per formances of Celtic Throne on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:00 pm. Tickets to Celtic Throne—The Royal Journey of Irish Dance range from $20 to $45 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under and reser vations are required. For tickets, visit Arm strongAuditorium.org or call (405) 285 1010.
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to Host Virtual Fundraising Event
Sept. 25 • ZOObrew 2020 Zoobrew typically hosts 3,000 people and 60 breweries. This year it will be in conjunction with the Zoo’s “Fair” weekend, where guests will be able to come to the Zoo and enjoy local fair favorites such as funnel cakes, turkey legs, churros, food trucks and more. ZOObrew staff and volunteers will maintain crowd sizes and ensure all those participating will be able to maintain CDC social distancing guidelines. There will be no more than 20 breweries and 1,500 guests to attend to ensure that every one spreads out and enjoys a night of tasting delicious beers at the Zoo. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the event will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Admission times are spaced every 15 minutes to allow for maximum social distanc ing. Once you have checkedin, and received your complimentary tasting cup, you are free to roam the Zoo and enjoy delicious beers throughout the evening. Food trucks will be available for purchase, as well as Zoo conces sions operated by Lancer. Tickets can be pur chased at zoofriends.org/events.
port MPNA’s current initiatives and fund other worthy causes in the community. Mesta Festa Experi ence can be pur chased for $50 and includes: A twelve pack variety of local beers, a Mesta Festa tshirt, a commemo rative 25th Annual Mesta Festa beer glass, a reusable tote FUNDRAISERS bag and admission to a virtual concert host Oct. 78 • ed by Tower Theatre Mesta Festa on Oct. 78 and must The Mesta Park be preordered online Neighborhood Associ from Sept. 2427, ation presents the while supplies last. 25th Annual Mesta Please visit Festa “At Home Expe mestapark.org/mesta rience.” Enjoy great festa2020 for more music and a sampling information and to of local beers from preorder your expe the comfort of your rience. own home! The Mesta Park Neighbor Sept. 23 • hood Association is Cleats for Kids proud to partner with Help Kids Play Benefit several local brew Cleats for Kids’ (C4K) eries and donate a Board of Directors portion of the pro have decided to go ceeds to the Craft virtual for the organi Brewers Association zation’s sixth annual of Oklahoma. The Help Kids Play Bene remaining proceeds fit. This year’s virtual will be used to sup program is a unique
sports broadcast fea turing a variety of voices from neighbor hoods and schools across the entire state. Viewers can tune in to the broad cast at noon at cleats forkids.org on the day of the event where they can take a virtual tour of the C4K Lock er Room, hear from teams and coahces and watch the awards given.
THIS WEEKEND Sept.17 – Oct. 4 • Lyric Kids’ Clubhouse After nearly a six month absence, Lyric Theatre will resume live performances this month at the Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage. The nonprofit theater is taking musical pro gramming downtown with the premiere of Lyric Kids’ Clubhouse Cabaret and Lyric’s Moonlight Cabaret. $20 per person, Gar dens’ members $16, go to lyrictheatreokc. com for tickets.
The Oct. 1 event will feature two performances from Blake Shelton featuring Gwen Stefani The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will host a virtual fundraising event – “Feeding Hope: On the Front Lines for 40 years, presented by Love’s Travel Stops” – on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. The event is in commemoration of the non profit’s 40th anniversary and will include two performances from music superstar and fellow Okla homan Blake Shelton featuring Gwen Stefani. Get tickets feed inghope.org. “We are looking forward to
sharing a bit about our 40 years of fighting hunger as well as our response to the COVID19 pan demic,” said Deb Bunting, inter im CEO of the Regional Food Bank. “We are thrilled and so appreciative that our friend and fellow Oklahoman Blake Shelton will perform two songs featuring Gwen Stefani.” Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at feedinghope.org. Use the code “CELEBRATE” to receive a $10 discount when ordering your ticket. This dis count is good through Sept. 18. BancFirst is the event’s under writing sponsor.
“Rockin The Canyon” Rescheduled To 2021 Organizers of “Rockin The Canyon” are putting the health and safety of participants and attendees first and foremost for the inaugural music and arts fes tival. The threeday event, sched uled for Sept. 1820 at Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park in Hin ton, Oklahoma, has been rescheduled to June 46, 2021. “Our team is committed to supporting Oklahoma musicians and artists who have been impacted by the pandemic, how ever, our number one priority is the health and safety of every one involved with the festival, said event organizer Mike McAu liffe. “The first annual ‘Rockin The Canyon’ will be even bigger and better next year as we all work together to put this pan demic behind us!” The 310acre Red Rock Canyon
Adventure Park features a large festival area surrounded by red canyon walls, hiking trails, camp store, swimming pool, restrooms, 50 RV sites and over 60 camp sites. As previously planned, the 2021 festival will feature approxi mately 20 bands, a comedy show and arts festival. “We appreciate the support we have received from the park’s management, local businesses, Town of Hinton and Caddo Coun ty,” said festival volunteer coordi nator Jannetta Clark. “We invite Oklahomans to support the park Sept. 1820 by reserving RV sites, campsites, purchasing day passes and $49 annual park passes!” For 2021 festival information including sponsorships visit Rock inTheCanyon.com or contact Mike McAuliffe at (405)630 7668.
N EW D ATES /C ANCELATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble February 17, 2021 Pearl Jam – postponed Baby Shark Live! – postponed JoJo Siwa – Aug. 18, 2021 Elton John – postponed Maroon 5 – postponed Tool – Canceled Journey – Canceled Cody Johnson Canceled Jimmy Buffett – Canceled Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12, 2021 Cher – postponed Jeff Dunham – Oct. 1 MercyMe – March 12, 2021 Foo Fighters – Canceled
Other Events/Shows/Awards: Cinco de Mayo Festival Canceled Chuck Wagon Festival – Canceled Western Heritage Awards – Canceled Sunbeam Shine a Light – Canceled Brightmusic concert Canceled OKC Ballet Ball Canceled Tatas & Tinis OKC Canceled YWCA Casino Night postponed Memorial Marathon Canceled Paseo Arts Festival Canceled Cristo Rey event Canceled Rodeo Hall of Fame TBD OKC Town Hall Jan. 21, 2021 Celtic Throne Oct. 15 & 18
Oklahoma City
COMMUNITY BOOSTER SERIES
Donna Nigh Foundation awards nearly $45,000 in grants The Donna Nigh Foundation, admin istered by the Oklahoma City Communi ty Foundation, recently awarded $44,940 in grants to ten organizations providing services to Oklahomans with developmental disabilities. For more than 50 years, the former first lady of Oklahoma has worked on behalf of the state’s developmentally disabled to improve their quality of life. She was instrumental in the passage of legislation that provided funding for group homes, modifying zoning laws to allow the homes in neighborhoods and increasing the number of sheltered workshops. Established to serve as a bridge between the public and private sectors and help with programs that govern ment agencies are unable to provide, The Donna Nigh Foundation awards grants for adaptive equipment that
allows Oklahomans with developmental disabilities to push their boundaries and gain independence. “Governor and Mrs. Nigh are power ful advocates for Oklahoman’s with developmental disabilities,” said Nancy Anthony, Oklahoma City Community Foundation President. “Through The Donna Nigh Foundation, they are help ing to improve the quality of life for indi viduals with disabilities by giving them opportunities to be productive mem bers of society.” This fall, the Donna Nigh Foundation awarded the following grants: • A New Leaf, Inc. – $6,000 to purchase acoustic panels to reduce the noise level and create a calmer environment for individuals with developmental dis abilities. • Coffee Creek Riding Center – $940 to purchase new riding equipment that will
help children with disabilities to be more secure and stay balanced during therapeutic riding lessons. • DDENT – $1,200 to provide spin brushes and oneonone training on uti lizing the brushes for individuals with developmental disabilities. • Faith 7 Activity Center – $3,000 to purchase a new ADAcompliant washer and dryer for their clients to wash tow els, washcloths, clothes, dish towels and reusable face masks. • Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas, Inc. – $4,500 to purchase and install two new handi cap accessible doors for their Duncan retail store. • Little Light House, Inc. – $7,200 for vision, speech, occupational and physi cal therapy equipment to support early intervention and help students age 06 with special needs learn, grow and
develop. • Special Care, Inc. $8,000 for nature inspired play equipment to enhance children’s experience in their education garden and trails. • The Right Path Riding Academy – $8,000 to support horseback riding and cartdriving lessons those with disabili ties improve their educational, social and cognitive development. • Townsend Elementary/MidDel Schools – $2,100 to install sensory paths in the school and grounding baskets in each classroom. • Wings, a Special Needs Community – $4,000 to purchase new adaptive bicy cles, computers and classroom screens to enhance students’ physical and edu cational experience in their Day Pro gram. For more information, visit occf.org/ nighfoundation.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Dewayne Allen Watkins GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 2 day of November, 2020, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this __ day of ___, 2020. /s/ Amanda Watkins Petitioner (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 4, 2020; Friday, September 11, 2020; Friday, September 18, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-556 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Bobby Joe Tune, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Kristine Leanne Tune, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Kristine Leanne Tune GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 2 day of November, 2020, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this __ day of ___, 2020. /s/ Bobby Tune Petitioner (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 4, 2020; Friday, September 11, 2020; Friday, September 18, 2020)
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-1759 In Re the Marriage of: ) Donnie Miller, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Ladonna Holmes, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Ladonna Holmes You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 14 day of October, 2020, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 25 day of August, 2020. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Gail Bowlby (SEAL)
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2020)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-508 ) ) ) ) ) )
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NOTICE! You have been sued in the above-named court by the abovenamed Petitioner for Dissolution of Marriage on grounds of incompatibility. The Petition requests that the parties be awarded there is no real property nor debt for division. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, you must file a written response to the Petition on or before the 26 day of October, 2020, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be rendered for the Petitioner for the relief requested. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time. Issued this 26th day of August, 2020. Rick Warren, Oklahoma County Court Clerk 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue 409 County Office Bldg. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 By: /s/Gail Bowlby, Deputy Court Clerk (SEAL)
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 11, 2020; Friday, September 18, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1840 IN RE: The name of: Alice Z. Garrett
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COURT CLERK /s/L. Gaines By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
In the matter of the Estate of Karen Priscilla Dabbour, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against in the estate of Karen Priscilla Dabbour, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral held by the creditor to the named personal representative of the estate, Ghassan Dabbour, 4201 NW 148th Street, Oklahoma City OK 73134, on or before the presentment date, November 5, 2020 or the same will be forever barred. /s/Ghassan Dabbour /s/William O’Brien, OBA 6736 9009 N May Ave., Suite 115 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405.752.1733 Bobrien3@cox.net Attorney for Petitioner
NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1634 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Derek Raymond Johnson has petitioned to change his/her name to Ray Albin Johnson. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 15 day of October, 2020, before Judge Timmons at 10:00 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/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2020)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2020)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-548 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
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You are hereby notified that Ola Janell Bradley has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Tracionna J. Gipson, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 15 day of December 2020, at 10:30 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 15 day of September, 2020.
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2020)
CASE NO: PG-2020-606 ) ) )
Nevaeh Sword, a minor
CASE NO: PG-2019-440 ) ) ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP You are hereby notified that Maria C. Perez has petitioned/moved this Court FOR TERMINATION OF THE GUARDIANSHIP of the person Maria I. Esparza and Maria A. Esparza, and that said Petition/Motion will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 12 day of Octover 2020, at 3:00 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition/Motion should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 10 day of September, 2020. JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature, Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-148 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ) ) Kaleb Jackson, a minor ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Kierra Stone has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Kaleb Jackson, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 7 day of October 2020, at 10:30 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 8 day of September, 2020. JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature, Deputy (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2020)
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JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Gail Bowlby, Deputy (SEAL)
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature, Deputy
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Alice Zook Garrett has petitioned to change his/her name to Alice Anne Zook. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 15 day of October, 2020, before Judge Andrews at 2:00 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.
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
You are hereby notified that Javn Dwight Harper and Barbara L. Harper has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the abovenamed minor Jaden Lee Harper, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 315 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 2 day of December 2020, at 10:30 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 2 day of September, 2020.
Tracionna J. Gipson, a minor
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
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IN RE: The name of: Derek Johnson
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Leslie Renea Welch-Johnson has petitioned to change his/her name to Leslie Renea Welch. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:45 o’clock P.M. on the 13 day of November, 2020, before Judge Andrews at 2:45 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse Rm 359. 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.
STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: XiaoGuang Su
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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Jaden Lee Harper, a minor
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Jamie Whittington has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Nevaeh Sword, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 30 day of September 2020, at 3:00 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 10 day of September, 2020.
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You are hereby notified that Mary Long a/k/a Mary Burris has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minor Ja’Quan Threat, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 30 day of September 2020, at 10:30 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 11 day of September, 2020. /s/ illegible signature Judge of the District Court
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Tommie Johnson Republican Tommie Johnson is running on a platform of working with community leaders and elected officials to establish more partnerships. He believes by doing this, they can think of ways to save money by better management. Tommie The 31-year-old Johnson is Johnson III an Oklahoma City native who started his career with the University of Oklahoma Police Department. In 2015 he joined the Norman Police Department, where
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com he now serves at the rank of Master Police Officer. Johnson was born and raised in Oklahoma City. A graduate of U.S. Grant, he married his high school sweetheart, and they have two sons. Johnson says, he wants to put the rights of law-abiding citizens first and move patrols where they need to be, not just out there.” He aspires to stop the bickering and start working together, partnering with citizens, elected officials, schools, and community business leaders. Johnson said he wants to end years of mismanagement and save money every place he can. He believes he can “do better than the same old failed policies. Wayland Cubit Democrat Lt.Wayland Cubit started his law enforcement career in 1996. He studied Criminal Justice Administration at the University of
Oklahoma, Police Science at Oklahoma State, and Family Studies at Southern Nazarene. He has a passion for serving youth in at-risk communities. He established the Family Awareness and Community Teamwork (FACT), which is a youth outreach program focusing on mentorWayland Cubit ship, building character, and empowering at-risk youth. The program reduced juvenile delinquency and involvement with the criminal justice system and earned him the title of Master Mentor. He volunteers as a facilitator and trainer of Effective Police Interactions with Youth. He wants to solidify transparency and trust in the community. He believes officers should wear body cameras, and he wants to “work on structure and accountabilty” in the department. Cubit said he is running for Oklahoma County Sheriff because he thinks law enforcement should focus on helping people. He wants families to remain or become whole, feel safe, and have the opportunity to thrive. He plans to solidify transparency and trust in the office. “I will work on solutions that are bold, ambitious and creative,” Cubit said.
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Darla Zuhdi releases ‘With Love Comes Peace’
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SHOOTING From Page 1 belongings from their home and had requested a police officer be present. A confrontation between Poor and Avery reportedly ensued. The policeman discharged his firearm, hitting Poor who later died at a local hospital. Avery was wearing a body cam which has been reviewed. At the recommendation of District Attorney David Prater, the Village initially referred the criminal investigation to the Oklahoma County Sherriff ’s Office. A deputy sheriff said in a probable cause affidavit that Avery exceeded the level of force appropriate during the situation. Prater filed the charges last Friday. The Village Police Department released a statement saying it was “shocked to learn that Officer Avery was criminally charged as a result of the shooting.” The Village’s own investigation is to determine whether any policy or procedure violations occurred, the statement said. The Village was waiting to conduct formal interviews until the sheriff’s own investigation was concluded so there would be no interference between the two departments. According to The Village’s statement, its Police Department “supports Officer Avery” and is “committed to providing the best police service for our community and to conducting a thorough and completed internal investigation into this matter.”
In October 2005, at age 42, Darla Zuhdi walked out on stage as opening act for Willie Nelson. This was Darla’s first performance with a band. Now, 15 years later, “With Trust Comes Peace,” a song Darla both wrote and performed, is being considered by the Recording Academy for a Grammy. It’s been a heady ride for Darla since 2005. Darla has starred in three Public TV Specials, performed in Las Vegas countless times, and recorded and performed with legends in the music industry — legends like Wayne Newton who describes Darla as “an incredible talent.” In 2021, Darla will once again be in front of the camera starring in the sequel to her first Christmas special, distributed by Chicago’s famous WTTW, one of the largest distributors to public television stations in the world. It was in 2017 when Darla was recording in Las Vegas with renowned producer Ronnie Wilson (of The Gap Band and the band’s founder) that the musician tracks to “With Trust Comes Peace” were recorded. The time never seemed right for her to release it, until now. In 2020, as the pandemic struck the world and as Darla struggled to make sense of these uncertain times, the words she’d written came back to her. “God gives love that is constant, so I must never fear to trust him with my worries, for he will always hear.” She kept repeating those words for comfort until a
Bill Zuhdi, Darla Z and Wayne Newton after Darla's performance with Wayne last fall.
thought struck her. Maybe it was time to release the song to hopefully comfort others who also may be scared or uncertain. So, in the confines of her quarantined home, she recorded a live video, with the help of her engineer Chuck Foley in Las Vegas, they also made a vocal recording. The video to “With Trust Comes Peace” was released March 22. The studio recording was released worldwide in May. Now, Darla’s video has over 500,000 views on YouTube and Facebook and hundreds of meaningful comments from fans worldwide. The song was also selected by the World National Indie Radio as Best Songs of Summer 2020. “Someone wrote recently they heard my song and it helped her after Hurricane Laura had devastated her family,” Darla said. “Since it’s been released, I’ve gotten comments from people all over the world about my
song and what it has meant to them. “The lyrics are based on verses in Matthew about not giving in to worries and having faith. Peace comes from faith, and that’s how, I believe, we can get through difficult times.” Darla has also been busy filming How To cooking episodes on her Official Artist YouTube Channel. In each episode of “The Singing Keto Friendly Chef,” Darla sings a song and shows how to cook a delicious keto-friendly meal. These shows, too, have grabbed the attention of thousands and thousands of viewers. “It’s always been my goal in life to promote joy and quality entertainment,” Darla said. “And if I can also spread a little peace, that’s truly a blessing to me.” To hear Darla’s Grammy entered and accepted song, visit www.darlaz.com or Darla’s YouTube Channel.
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fter six months of athome shopping and coveting outfits on TV, it is time to get out and get into your favorite local boutique for fabu lous fall finds. Leggings, yoga pants and tshirts have been great while we’ve been at home, but like a phoenix rising from the ashes, so will we. . . into this fall’s best looks from our local fashion experts. Distinguishing between fleeting fads and future classics is key to investing in your wardrobe. 2020 Fall fashion chal lenges us to feel feminine in sheer overlays, fringe, pleats, patchwork, puffs, ruching and RUFFLES! Several color trends from the runway are sorbet pink (a soft approach to adding color), shades of green (char treuse), earth tones (rust), shades of grey and classic monochromatic darks. Don’t forget a coordinating mask! Q: Are skinny jeans out of style? A: Skinny jeans are taking a back seat to straighter styles but they can still look current. The key is the styling. Here are a few tips for how to wear skinny jeans that is modern and current for 2020. Higher waist/rise, low waist styles look outdated. Shorter length, show a bit of skin at the ankle. Modern Wash, choose lighter washes or offblack. Shorter tops, raise the length of the top, fronttuck to keep the proportion of the outfit. Modern Details, raw, chewed, slit hems, exposed button fly. Loosen up, hybrid skinnies are relaxed – also called a cigarette jean. Fun Shoes, the key to making the skinnies look current, like loafers and sneakers. hat should men wear for fall 2020? Think texture, layered and soft. Grey flannel trousers, earth tone tweed sport jackets, colored corduroys, cardigan sweaters (alternative to a sport coat), cashmere sweaters, suede shoes (earth tones) and dress boots = ankle boots.
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Unexpected Trends: Cuban collar shirts – also known as a camp collar shirt. It has a similar silhouette to retro bowling shirts and Hawaiian shirts but with more class. Crossbody bags The trick is wearing them high up on your waist instead of low on the hip.
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our local experts say. . . Cindi Shelby - Lela Rose, PEARL This Fall, fashion is offering a myriad of stunning colors to brighten our days. Some prominent colors are riffs on Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year “Classic Blue” with shades from sky blue to cerulean. Jewel tones, deep ruby and emerald, are making a statement. Mix all neutral shades of stone, camel and buff for a monochromatic, chic look. Fall trends nod to the 70s with maxi dresses, coats, bell bottoms, ponchos and slouchy boots. Dark florals look fresh again. And anything embroidered, from sweatshirts to coats, looks amazing. Let’s not forget the best of 80s prep with Fair Isle sweaters, cardigans, buffalo plaid, pleats and layering. And power suits of the 90s are reimagined in new silhouettes that are anything but traditional with slightly slouched cuts that exude Lady Boss vibes. Designers are offering gorgeous fabrics that feel incredible to the skin, such as sumptuous silk brocades, luxe leathers and softest cashmeres. Cozy separates make perfect sense for at home, small gatherings or zoom meetings and remember, as they say,
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Each spring, I try to plant something weird. I am not sure just how I got into doing this, but it brings me great joy. My wife is a gardener at heart; her mom was the same. She is your typical country girl with a green thumb. Like her mom, she can plant flowers, vegetables or anything she wants, and it will grow into something beautiful. On the other hand, I have been the cause of many plants dying a slow and painful death. There should be a poster of me in every nursery with my picture and a warning below: “Do not sell this man any seeds or living things.” But recently, I have found out I am good at growing plants that are weird and out of the ordinary. In the midst of my wife’s flower garden, I planted a Tabasco pepper plant. I heard it was the only pepper plant where the pepper grew upward as if pointing to heaven. I had never seen a Tabasco pepper except in a bottle, so I planted it. It grew and grew. First, it was two feet tall and then four feet. It got wider and wider until I had a giant Tabasco bush with hundreds and hundreds of yellow, orange and red peppers stretching upward to the heavens. The only problem? My wife’s flower garden isn’t that big, and my plant dominated everything else. It wasn’t as bad as the okra I planted the year before, which could have been used in filming the movie “Jack and the
Beanstalk.” I had to use a stepladder to harvest the pods. In case you can’t tell, I really like things that are “the world’s largest.” Now, Titus the Honorable and I have gotten into seeing what weird thing we can plant next. This year, I thought we could plant the world’s largest sunflowers. They are called Mammoth Sunflowers and can grow up to 14 feet tall. I was sharing this idea with my wife. She notified me that 1) These sunflowers would not be planted in her flower bed (I think she is still upset about the Tabasco plant), and 2) The plants had better not draw squirrels, birds or any other type of varmint. I could comply with request No. 1, but she would have to talk to God about the other. I have tried planting these sunflower seeds before, but either they never came up or they were eaten by some of God’s finest creatures. This year, I planted four, and after they sprouted in my wife’s back garden, she dug them up and moved them to the south side of our yard. Two of the plants took root and started growing. And grow they did, racing toward the sky. It was as though the two plants were trying to outdo each other, but the one on the right outdistanced the other one. It had the first bud and the first yellow petals peeking out from the center. I was so excited that my first sunflower was about to burst forth, but the next day, I looked out my window and there was the plant, headless. I stood there in shock. Yester-
day, it was so beautiful, all ready to reveal its glory, and now, it stood beheaded. There on the ground lay its head; something had taken several bites out of it and broken it off. I knew if something had happened to the first one, it wouldn’t be long until the same thing would happen to the other one. There had to be something I could use to protect the nearbudding sunflower. I searched the stores and found a product called “Repels-All.” I sprayed the fence, the budding bloom and the ground around it. That stuff did its job too well. It repelled all the birds that used our bird bath; all the squirrels have left our yard and who knows what other critters have been put at bay by this product. But my giant sunflower is now in full bloom, reaching almost 14 feet into the air. I tell you this story because just as I had to protect my sunflower from its enemy, we must protect our children and grandchildren with that same diligence. Remember, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Pet. 5:8). There is a repellent that will protect all our children and it is called the Word of God, the B-IB-L-E. Every good church will put a priority on surrounding your children with the Word of God and teaching them the truths of Scripture. “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You” (Ps. 119:11). Plant, nurture, protect and enjoy!
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Regional Food Bank names boards T
he Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors and one new member to its foundation Board of Directors. Several board members now have new officer roles within each board. “We are very excited to welcome the new members to our board. We look forward to using their expertise and passion to help further serve those living with food insecurity in Oklahoma,” said Deb Bunting, interim CEO of the Regional Food Bank. Joining the Regional Food Bank's Board of Directors are: Judy GoforthParker, secretary of the Chickasaw Nation Division of Health; Marissa Harbison, vice president of employer services at American Fidelity; Wendi Schuur, senior vice president and market manager at Bank of America; Kim Tran, of counsel at Ogletree Deakins; Shane Wharton, president at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores; and Apollo Woods, founder and chief executive officer of OKC Black Eats LLC. Joining the Regional Food Bank’s Foundation Board of Directors is Alyson
Gilbert, director of finance at the Oklahoma Electrical Supply Company. Ben Williams (Chesapeake Energy Corporation) remains chair of the Regional Food Bank's Board of Directors while Collins Peck (Smith & Pickel Construction) assumes the role of vice chairman. Rounding out the officers on the Board of Directors at treasurer is Jeremy Humphers (Devon Energy) and Phi Nguyen (Downtown OKC Partnership) will serve as secretary. Jason Strasser (Caption Partners, LLC) will serve as chair of the Regional Food Bank's Foundation Board of Directors while Bonnie Kennedy (University of Oklahoma Foundation) will serve as vicechair. Joy Parduhn (Heritage Trust Company) continues to serve as secretary and treasurer. The Regional Food Bank Board of Directors includes: Ben Williams, chair, Chesapeake
Energy Corporation; Collins Peck, vice chairman, Smith & Pickel Construction; Jeremy Humphers, treasurer, Devon Energy; Phi Nguyen, secretary, Downtown OKC Partnership; J.D. Baker, City of Oklahoma City; Danny Barth, Oklahoma City Thunder; Sherry Barton, New York Life Company; Brandon Brown, Laredo Petroleum; William Buergler, Chesapeake Energy Corporation; Robert Clements, Clements Food Company; Kyle Essmiller, CP Energy; and Judy Goforth-Parker, Chickasaw Nation. Also, Marissa Harbison, American Fidelity; Michael Hart, Dillingham Insurance; Brandon Long, McAfee & Taft; Dave Lopez, Lopez Foods; Steve Merrill, OG&E Corporation; Patti NeuholdRavikumar, University of Central Oklahoma; Roxanne Pollard, Neurosurgery Associates; Wendi Schuur, Bank of America; Kim Shoemake, BKD, LLP (Retired); Rhonda Sutton, Chickasaw Nation Industries; Gloria Torres, Historic Capitol Hill Calle Dos Cinco; and Kim Tran, Ogletree Deakins. Also, Shane Wharton, Love’s Travel
Stops & Country Stores; Apollo Woods, OKC Black Eats, LLC; Gary Woods, Janssen Pharmaceuticals; and Scott Wright, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores. The Regional Food Bank Foundation Board of Directors includes: Jason Strasser, chairman, Caption Partners, LLC; Bonnie Kennedy, vice chairman, University of Oklahoma Foundation; Joy Parduhn, treasurer/secretary, Heritage Trust Company; Alyson Gilbert, Oklahoma Electrical Supply Company; Erroll Mitchell, INTEGRIS (Retired); Brandon O'Gara, Echo Energy; and Vince White, Arroyo Blanco LLC.
Harding FAA names foundation directors Harding Fine Arts Academy, an awardwinning public charter high school in Oklahoma City, and Harding Fine Arts Academy Foundation, a nonprofit support foundation, have elected new officers and directors. Jean Hendrickson, M.Ed., was elected president of the
school’s board, replacing Susan Gabbard, who was elected to a new three-year term as a director. Hendrickson is a speaker, writer, and advocate for creative, innovative teaching and learning, and director emeritus of Oklahoma A+ Schools at the University of Central Oklahoma. Other school board officers include: Dr. Sherry Rowan, vice president; John Yoeckel, secretary; and Deanna Brandt, treasurer. Sunshine Dukes was also elected as a director, and former school board treasurer Cheryl Borelli was re-elected to a three-year term of service. Dr. Rowan is a former principal of Harding Fine Arts Academy. School co-founder Joy Reed Belt is serving an additional term as president of the foundation’s board. Other foundation officers include Sally Bentley, vice president; Carol McPheeters, secretary; and V. Randall Compton, treasurer. Both McPheeters and Compton were reelected for three-year director terms. Newly-elected foundation board members include: Megan Hornbeek Allen and
Doug Eason. Bentley, McPheeters and Eason are Harding High School alumni. Harding Fine Arts Academy (HFAA) is a public charter high school founded in 2005 by John L. Belt and the HFAA board of directors with the vision that education was not just preparation for life; education is life itself. The school’s arts-infused “STEAM” curriculum employs science, technology, English and mathematics, in addition to a variety of courses in the performing and visual arts. HFAA opened with 65 students in ninth grade and has grown to an enrollment of almost 400 students in grades 9 through 12. In just 15 years, Harding Fine Arts Academy has evolved to become one of the state’s top high schools. During the 20182019 school year, it was one of only nine public high schools in Oklahoma (out of 467 statewide) to receive an “A” grade from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, and then in 2020 it ranked sixth in the state by U.S. News & World Report in its best high schools in the country survey released this past spring.
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OSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers online senior-adult classes this fall STILLWATER — Enrollment is now open for online-only educational classes offered by the Oklahoma State University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute this fall. With 25 class offerings and topics ranging from art, literature, history and science, there is something for everyone. OLLI is an outreach of OSU designed to keep seniors active and social through classes, lectures, workshops, travel opportunities and special events. The fall session will be offered in an online format via Zoom due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Meeting online is an enjoyable way to continue learning and engaging with our amazing instructors and seeing friends as well as making new ones, said Robbin Davis, OLLI director. “While we will miss seeing your smiling faces in person and getting hugs from friends, it is important that we continue to stay safe and do our part to keep each other healthy.” Online courses begin Sept. 21 and include options such as the Movies of Doris Day, the Tulsa Race Massacre, Politics and Policies, Medication Safety for
Seniors and Caregivers, Theatre Through the Ages, Watercolors, Short-Form Creative Writing, a History of Oklahoma City, Armchair Travels and more. “Anyone who is interested in never retiring from learning should consider an OLLI class,” Davis said. “There are no tests or grades, just learning for pure pleasure.” Each online course is $25, in addition to a $40 annual membership fee. Those seeking unlimited attendance to courses offered in the fall, spring and summer sessions can purchase a premium annual membership for $200. For more information on the program and to enroll, please visit OLLI.okstate.edu or call 405.744.5868. Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU has more than 34,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 24,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and around 100 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 275,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.