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Will downtown Britton be OKC’s next destination district?

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

Nichols Hills Mayor Steve Goetzinger could be called a cheerleader - a cheerleader for the city of nearly 4,000 residents who call Nichols Hills home, and a cheerleader for the old town of Britton that has seen better days yet is on the rise.

Goetzinger sees a sunny future for Old Downtown Britton and has joined an enthusiastic governing board and group of business owners who are investing time and money in what is, according to Goetzinger, “one of the last of the few undeveloped historical areas remaining in Oklahoma City.”

“My wife and I have lived in Nichols Hills and The Village since 1984,” said Goetzinger. “I worked downtown from 1984 until 1997 and drove through Britton almost every day of the week until mid-1997.”

Love Women’s Center tops out

Crowds cheered as construction crews lifted the final steel beam into the frame of the new Love Family Women’s Center Monday.

The facility is under construction on the campus of Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City and will increase the hospital’s capacity to deliver babies by 40 percent.

The women’s center is being built at the northwest corner of Mercy’s campus at West Memorial Road and North Meridian Avenue.

Construction kicked off in July 2021 and is on schedule to be complete in fall 2023.

Labor and delivery and postpartum services at Mercy have been at capacity for years, limiting the hospital’s ability to serve more patients. Over the last decade, Mercy has seen a 34 percent increase in births.

The hospital, built in the 1970s, was designed to accommodate up to 3,000 births annually, but the hospital made room for a record 4,035 births last year.

“Like Mary and Joseph experienced the night Jesus was born, many days there’s just not enough room in the inn here at Mercy,” said Dr. Chad Smith, chief medical officer and obstetrician/gynecologist at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City. “Our Mercy Birthplace team is awe-inspiring, and they do everything in their power to create as much room and serve as many families as possible. But we’re excited this building will give us much more space to serve many more families when they need us.”

The hospital currently has 43

See LOVE, Page 15

JFK Awards

Oklahoma Commission on Status of Women brings home national award

By Rose Lane Editor

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women scored a triple win at the National Association of Commissions for Women.

Oklahoma was honored with an Achievement Award and election of two to the national board.

The National Achievement Award recognized the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame which inducted eight women and raised funds to help establish a permanent

Women’s Hall of Fame exhibit. State Executive Director Kitti Asberry,was elected as national vice president and Carol Hefner, current state vice chairman, was elected to represent Region VI on the national board.

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We will be great hiking buddies when you come to take me home.

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“I am looking forward to working with Commissioner Hefner and the National Association for Commis-sions for Women,” Asberry said. “As board members, we will be able to provide recommendations to im-prove the lives of

women, girls and families around the world. As Executive Director for the Commission, my goal is implementing programs which are researched, evaluated, and documented, which

See WOMEN, Page 13

McDaniel up for highest honor

Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS)

Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel has been named one of nine finalists for the Green-Garner Award, which is the highest honor in urban education through the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS).

This award recognizes leaders in urban education who have shown a strong dedication to the needs of their students, a profound commitment to improvement, and have exemplified significant community involvement and leadership.

Paula Lewis, OKCPS Board Chairperson said, “Dr. McDaniel was the clear choice to lead OKCPS nearly 5 years ago and continues to prove he is the right person for the job. He has led this district through school closures to

- Photo by Fran Kozakowski

John F. Kennedy Award-winner Desmond Mason admires presenter and “voice of the OSU Cowboys” Larry Reece during the awards gala. Mason was an Oklahoma State and Thunder basketball player before he turned his attention to his art.

For more on the Santa Fe Family Life Center benefit, see Page 2.

SEAN McDANIEL

Santa Fe Family Life Center honors three with JFK Awards

In presenting their father, his sons said he was a “superman and underdog.”

Busey is “a forward-thinking visionary and wonderful father.”

Phil Busey, center, JFK Award winner, with his children, Emily, Brian and Philip Busey, Jr.

Lou Kerr, second from left, was the Mark Ruffin Lifetime Achievement Award winner. She is joined by her children, Steve and Laura Kerr and daughter-in-law Beth. Kerr was presented by Governor David Walters who said she was only the second person to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and the first under Mark Ruffin.

From left: Ellyn Hefner, Heather Pike, Shelly Greenhaw and Peter Dolese support the mission of the Santa Fe Family Life Center.

Rebecca and JFK Award winner Desmond Mason. In presenting Mason’s award, the “voice of the OSU Cowboys” Larry Reece said the former basketball player went “all out all the time.”

Above: Manda Ruffin, presentor Governor David Walters and Mary Blankenship Pointer. At left: Rhonda Walters and Father Rick Stansberry who gave the invocation. As a nonprofit organization the mission of the SFFLC is to improve the health of Oklahomans by providing sports and fitness programs for all abilities. The SFFLC does this in three ways: providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged youth to participate in sports and fitness activities, fitness opportunities/memberships, and youth sports programming.

- Photo by Fran Kozakowski

A party at ARTSPACE at Untitled celebrated Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah Senner’s retirement after 21 years of service to the organization. She is pictured here with son Brevin and husband Scott and a small-scale version of "Together, Together" by Joe Slack on behalf of the Allied Arts Board of Directors. Deborah has spearheaded the donation of the full-sized sculpture, which will stand at more than 20-feet tall, to the City of Oklahoma City in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Allied Arts.

At right: A work, Green Angel by Suzanne Mears, presented to Deborah by the staff of Allied Arts.

In photos, clockwise, starting above: New Allied Arts President and CEO Sunny Cearley and Selena Skorman; Hillary and Peter Farrell; and Jane Jenkins, Meg Salyer and Lori Burson.

Deborah Senner’s favorite entertainer Olivia Kay performs at the retirement celebration.

Mark Funke and Deborah Senner’s colleague, United Way of Central Oklahoma President and CEO Debby Hampton, congratulate Deborah on her retirement.

- Photos by Rose Lane

BRITTON

From Page 1

“My first impressions of Britton were, ‘why had the area become so neglected’,” he said. “I grew up in Woodward and the architecture (in Britton) reminded me of some portions of Woodward’s Main Street. Downtown Britton’s proximity to Nichols Hills, The Village and the Broadway Extension made me think redevelopment was warranted.”

When Goetzinger signed a contract to purchase two buildings in 2017 he joined others who had the same vision to make the area a destination district like other popular districts thriving in Oklahoma City.

“Bricktown, the Up-town 23rd District, Plaza District and the Paseo District have offered excellent entertainment, dining and retail destinations for years,” he said. “Those of us who live in the northern part of the metro must drive greater distances to these locations. I felt from personal experience that Old Downtown Britton could offer a closer alternative.”

The City of Oklahoma City reports Britton Road, between Western Avenue and the Broadway Extension, sees an average of 22,000 vehicles every day. That equals the Uptown District’s 22,000 vehicles per day and far exceeds the 8,000 vehicles traveling through the 16th Street’s popular Plaza District.

Traffic and congestion have plagued the intersection of Britton Road and Western Avenue for years. The Santa Fe Railroad runs through the intersection adding to traffic

woes, but a new streetscape project by Oklahoma City is expected to help alleviate some of the problem.

Oklahoma City announced a $2.4 million streetscape project to include street resurfacing, new sidewalks, landscape bump outs, streetscaping, light poles, new crosswalks traffic control and merge lanes in Britton. The city plans to add additional parking spaces between Classen Boulevard and Shartel near the Owl Court and Variety Care Community Health Center. The project was approved by voters in 2017.

Construction work on the streetscaping project is expected to begin in early 2023 with completion by summer.

Goetzinger and his partners, or “loose confederation of investors” as he terms it, Jim Hatcher, Mike Krenger and Mark Inman purchased the old Ritz Theater, 823 W. Britton Rd. and got to work transforming the old first-run movie house into the Woodworks Distillery and tasting room. The Woodworks Distillery opens in the coming months.

Goetzinger has also purchased the old Britton Theater, a smaller movie house that ran “B” movies during its heyday, at 923 W. Britton Rd., just across the street from the distillery. He has collaborated with partners Todd O’Daniel and Issac Hines to create Madhopper Brewing located next door to the El Coyote restaurant that opened last week at 925 W. Britton Rd. featuring a menu of New Mexican inspired cuisine.

“All of us collectively acquired the principal parking lot in the downtown area.

This came as a result of a trade we made with First Enterprise Bank,” he said. “When I first acquired my two buildings, I visited with the president of First Enterprise Bank and expressed interest in acquiring the parking lot adjacent to my buildings. He said he would be interested in selling the lot but first wanted us to do something about the dilapidated gas station on the southeast corner or Britton and Western.

“Most people will recall that gas station. It was a blight on the neighborhood and the bank was interested in seeing it removed,” said Goetzinger. “We ultimately acquired the gas station and then exchanged that property for the parking lot along the 900 block of Britton. The bank demolished the gas station, cleaned up the corner and now the Britton District sign is situated on that property.”

“My principal goal is to see Old Britton restored to the vibrant community it once was,” he said. “When Madhopper Brewing and Woodworks Distillery open we’ll join others that pioneered the neighborhood. It’s my hope that these new businesses will provide some synergy to the existing businesses ...”

During its heyday Britton was a thriving town located on the Interurban Trolly Line from Oklahoma City to Edmond and Guthrie with its own city government, police and school. The town had a successful business district and a newspaper, but financially struggled following WW II, the end of the Interurban Line and the annexation of Britton by Oklahoma City in 1950 – the same year the City of The Village was incorporated as a town just a mile

to the west.

When asked, Goetzinger says, “perhaps this is a labor of love. It was once said that most people would not have started a journey if they had

known from the beginning what it might entail. I do occasionally re-read Homer’s Odyssey to remind me that Odysseus eventually made it home.”

National Merit Semis

Old Downtown Britton is making a comeback, thanks to Nichols Hills Mayor Steven Goetzinger and his partners, or “loose confederation of investors” as he terms it, Jim Hatcher, Mike Krenger and Mark Inman.

Mount St. Mary Catholic High School announced it has two seniors who have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, Thomas Doan and Daniel Brown. Thomas and Daniel represent just 16,000 seniors across the United States and less than 1 percent of the seniors in the state of Oklahoma.

Irish boasts seven Merit Semifinalists

The 2023 senior class made Bishop McGuinness history with the most National Meritsemifinalists selected.

These semifinalists are Jacob Love, Noah Rice, Maureen Grimes, Jack Dolan, Henry Ison, Encho Genchev and Curt Schwager.

Sept. 26 is the week of Senior Homecoming, and the following seniors were selected to be on the Homecoming Court: Reese Roberts and Harrison Wright, Avery

by Madison Walters

Payne and Brett Jacobs, Maddie Smith and Jack Dolan, Natalie Waddell and Noah Rice, Maureen Grimes and Grant Eakins, Grace Smallwood and Patrick Offiah, Olivia LaForge and Amir Sweis, and Emily Healy and Jackson Cassil.

MJ Darby is the crowner. The Homecoming queen is to be crowned during halftime of the Sept. 30 game against Lawton Ike. The Homecoming Dance is set to be held the following night in the gym.

• Classes from area middle schools have been visiting the last few weeks for their students to tour the school.

Next week, Christ the King, Rosary and St. Philip Neri are to have their visit. Early enrollment is

Rockets taking off as school year begins

School is back in full swing, and Mount St. Mary is ready to roll!

The Rockets, with new principal Laura Cain, have already been jampacked with awesome events and fun!

• When it was time for the freshman to join the Mount community, Student Council planned and executed the Rocket Rookie Rally, an MSM tradition that welcomes the incoming freshman.

• MSM athletics have also been taking off! Along with having an amazing season, the Rocket volleyball team beat Bishop McGuiness in three sets in the “Holy Wars,” the Rocket softball team won the

Queen of the South Tournament, Rocket cross country has begun their meets, and Rocket football season is underway.

• The Mount community is stronger than ever, as MSM is ready to rise and excel throughout the 2022-23 school year!

advised for those who know they want to attend Bishop McGuinness to avoid a wait list.

• Varsity boys and girls cross-country teams travel to Fayetteville, Ark. for the Chile Pepper Race on Oct. 1.

• The sophomore class will have its class retreat, Oct. 5.

Registration for Clancy’s Golf Classic closes Oct. 3.

The tournament is set for Oct. 14 at Earlywine Golf Course. To sign up, visit bmchs.org.

by Kedon Gumerson

ROCKET REPORT

CALENDAR

FESTIVALS

Oct. 7 •

Paseo First Friday

Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment ­ all within walking distance from 6 – 9 pm. Ten restaurants and several shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere. Visit thepaseo.org for details.

Oct. 7­23 •

Pumpkinville

Step into the magical world of Pumpkinville: Witches and Wizards, presented by OG&E. Grab your broomsticks and staffs and get ready for a magical time. Pumpkinville is Myriad Botanical Gardens largest annual festival and a beloved fall tradition for thousands of families. Visitors will enjoy imaginative displays made of more than 30,000 pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, and mums. Play hand­crafted games, paint a pumpkin, shop magical vendors and enjoy special treats and unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel. Admission is $9 per person. Free for Gardens members. Become a member today at myriadgardens.org.

MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Oct. 7 •

EYEwitness Tours

Experience the Oklahoma City National

Oct. 22 • Second Half Expo

The 2022 Second Half Expo will be hosted at the beautiful National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in OKC. This is a major statewide event designed to honor the seniors of Oklahoma. The expo is tailored to people who are in the “second half” of their lives who are looking to connect with the resources needed to live the way that they have always imagined. Over 100 of Oklahoma’s finest businesses will be present, providing education and demonstrations of the products and services that are available for the 50+ generation. The day will be loaded with fun and activities, including free educational seminars, food samples, drawings for prizes and music from some of Oklahoma’s best talent. RSVP for the event at secondhalfexpo.com.

Memorial Museum with those most impacted by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. Former OKC Mayor Ron Norick and retired OKC Fire Chief Gary Marrs provided strong leadership following the bombing. Take a private tour with Norick and Marrs before the Museum opens and behind the scenes Archives tour from 8 – 9:30 am. Free parking with paid Museum admission. Purchase tickets at MemorialMuseum.co m/events.

BOOK SIGNING

Oct. 1 •

Book Signing In 2017 Sara Dykman became the first person to follow – by bicycle – the eastern population of monarch butterflies on their roundtrip, multigenerational migration. From Mexico to Canada and

back, her 10,201­mile adventure, on a beatup bicycle, was a call to action. With the monarch’s placement on the endangered species list this year, it is more important than ever to address the concerns surrounding their survival. Join Sara as she spreads her message and signs copies of her book, Bicycling with Butterflies, in the Myriad Gardens Terrace Room from 1 – 3 pm. Register at myriadgardens.org.

THIS WEEKEND

Sept. 30 • Keith Urban Four­time Grammy Award­winner Keith Urban performs his first world tour in four years, The Speed of Now World Tour. The tour’s newly announced North American leg, with three­time Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress will stop in OKC at Paycom Center on Friday, Sept. 30.

Luke Combs ­ Dec. 9­10

Paycom

Keith

Koe

Reba

Greta

Sept.

Zoo Amphitheatre:

The Chicks ­ Oct. 5

Civic Center Music Hall: Swan Lake Live ­ Oct. 7

Elijah Canterbury Voices ­ Oct. 9

Marisela ­ Oct. 16

Happy 90th, John Williams! Nov. 4­5

Simpson to Lead OKC Film Office

Jill Simpson has been tapped to lead the newly established Oklahoma City Office of Film and Creative Industries. The office was created through a partnership between the City of Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, and the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. The goal of the office is to increase the amount of film and television shows produced in Oklahoma City.

Jill Simpson is a Norman native and University of Oklahoma graduate who got her start in the film industry working on Francis Ford Coppola’s Rumble Fish in Tulsa. She quickly made her way to Hollywood, where she worked for 18 years as a producer and studio executive on films like Sister Act and The War of the Roses. Simpson eventually returned home to Oklahoma, where she led the Oklahoma Film + Music Office from 2004 to 2014. Her latest role was as CEO of The Society for Cinema and Media Studies, based on campus at the University of Oklahoma. In 2014, Simpson was honored with the Oklahoma Film ICON Award from the deadCenter Film Festival for her work advancing Oklahoma film.

The new Office of Film and Creative Industries will reside inside the Greater Oklahoma City Cham-

ber, who will oversee both the office itself and the accompanying film incentive program. The city approved $750,000 to set up the office for the first three years and the chamber has established an economic development fund of $3 million to launch the rebate program.

The office of Film and Creative Industries is expected to offer several core services linked to expanding the amount of production in the city: marketing Oklahoma City as a location for film and television production; providing location scouting assistance and support databases cataloging Oklahoma City crews, talent, locations, and production services; serving as a hub for film industry workforce training programs; encouraging local investment in the Oklahoma City film industry; and supporting the implementation of the Oklahoma City Film Incentive Program.

Not surprisingly, the incentive program has attracted the most attention of the services. The Oklahoma City Film Incentive Program provides filmmakers rebates between 5% and 10%

Tootsie ­ Nov. 15­20

Mannheim Steamroller ­ Nov. 22

Blue’s Clues & You! ­ Nov. 26

Home Alone in Concert ­ Nov. 26

A Canterbury Christmas ­ Dec. 4

The Nutcracker ­ Dec. 10

CATS ­ Dec. 30­Jan. 1

Other Events/Shows/Awards:

of qualified expenses for production and post-production activities. Eligible productions include feature films, television series, TV pilots, and reality TV programs. Hotel stays, catering, set construction, editing and photography are just some of the activities that could be deemed as qualified expenses under the incentive program.  Under the new incentive program, feature films that spend between $500,000 and $5 million in qualified expenses in Oklahoma City can receive up to 5% in rebates, while those projects that spend more than $5 million can earn up to 10% back in rebates.

Television series, TV pilots and reality TV shows can earn up to 5% in rebates if they spend between $100,000 and $500,000 in qualified expenses; up to 10% if spending is more than $500,000. The rebate program stipulates that production companies must spend at least 50% of filming days within OKC’s city limits, among other requirements, to be eligible for the incentives.  Congratulations to Jill Simpson and all of the economic development, chamber, and city professionals involved in creating the Oklahoma City Office of Film and Creative Industries and the Oklahoma City Film Incentive Program. Big League City, indeed.

ZOObrew ­ Sept. 30

Greek Festival ­ Sept. 30­ Oct. 2

Heritage Hills Home Tour Oct. 1­2

The Rocky Horror Show ­ Oct. 5­30

Boots, Bandanas & BBQ ­ Oct. 12

Gala Under the Stars ­ Oct. 14

Stockyards Stampede ­ Oct. 15

Stockyards Stampede provides a unique view of history

It is quickly approaching! Stockyards City Main Street would like to invite everyone to attend the annual Stockyards Stampede event that will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 am to 3 pm. Activities will be held throughout the district, with additional activities after 3:00 held at the Oklahoma National Stockyards.

The Slash O’ Ranch Longhorns will kick off the event at 10 am by parading down the street. They will begin at the iconic Oklahoma National Stockyards archway on Exchange. The longhorns will be in the National Saddlery Arena until noon, then they will return to Oklahoma National Stockyards.

An authentic Chuck Wagon camp will be set up where you can view demonstrations of traditional cooking. At noon, samplings of cobbler, stew, cornbread and more will be on

hand. At 2:30 pm you can hear the story of the Chuck Wagon and its importance in history.

The Oklahoma Opry stage will feature live music by many talented entertainers, including Emily Faith, Mallory Eagle, Luke Haley and the Dalby’s. The Little Miss and Mr. Stockyards City pageant will begin at noon.

A Made in Oklahoma Market will include locally made and produced items. A leather working demonstration and wood carving demonstration will be given at the market throughout the day.

The Kids Corral will have many fun activities for kids of all ages. Come get your picture made with some adorable alpacas. It will also be an opportunity to learn about the importance of agriculture in Oklahoma. Charros Del

Roble will be showing off their skills with a roping demonstration at 11 am and again at 1 pm.

Equestrian groups will be at the event and sharing their love of horses. At the National Saddlery Arena, you can have your picture made with the Straka longhorn, have fun at the petting zoo and do some dummy roping.

The Stockyards Stampede will include some artistic flair. The mural at Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, painted by muralist Dr. Bob Palmer, is a fitting representation of the western authenticity of the area. Dr. Palmer will be at Shorty’s throughout the event and photo ops at the mural are encouraged.

Oklahoma plein air painters will be stationed in various locations to capture the Stockyards Stampede’s spirit

with color and form. You can see art in action and meet the various artists.

The Oklahoma National Stockyards will be the host location for a World Championship Steak Cookoff-the Stockyards Steak Out! This event brings teams from all over the USA to compete for a chance to go on to the World Championship. The Steak Out begins at 10 am behind the arch and awards will be presented at 5 pm. The public is welcome to watch these professional grill masters at work.

Beginning at 6 pm, is the inaugural ‘Oklahoma’s Best Beef’ competition.

Beef producers from across the state will be paired with local celebrities grilling up their homeraised beef. Samples will be provided to the public.

For more information please email office@stockyardscity.org, call 405-2357267 or visit stockyardscity.org.

B Y T HESE L OCAL B

Language Corner helps students hone skills

The Upper School World Languages teachers at Heritage Hall recently started The Language Corner.

Students gather outside during break on Thursdays to practice their Chinese, French, or Spanish. The new club aims to provide students, regardless of

by Esha Venkataraman

current skill level, opportunities outside of class to speak with lan-

guage teachers to help them become more conversational and increase their overall language proficiency.

“The Language Corner was born from our department’s desire to offer students an opportunity to improve conversational skills in a stress-free environ-

ment, a goal that perfectly aligns with this year’s school-wide theme, “Evolve and Grow.” Based on our positive feedback, we believe the club will become a permanent fixture in our department,” explained Spanish teacher Señora Narcissa Zehr.

Heritage honors faculty and staff with luncheon

Heritage Hall welcomed back faculty and staff with its annual Faculty Recognition Luncheon sponsored by the school’s Board of Trustees. The event honors endowed chair recipients and distinguished faculty and cele-

brates employees entering milestone years of service.

Endowed chair distinction provides special recognition and a monetary award to a faculty member who has embodied the school’s motto, To Learn, To

Lead, To Serve, in their area of expertise. During this year’s ceremony, three new faculty members were announced as recipients.

See HH, Page 14

Jon Franklin Holstein

Tamara Lissuzzo

Kerry Robertson

Mary Sue Shelley Harold Skimore Lynn Smith October 1

Bobbie Armstrong Shaelee Clifton Carla Daniels Dr. Bridgit Finley Curran Fudge Mary Beth Jack Laura Musser

Mark Myers Eddie Pritchett Joe Sears Angie Simons

Alan Terrill Myra West October 2 Donald E. Criswell, Jr. William E. Gumerson, Jr.

Sara Hogan Chase Mattison Nathan Mattison Rosie Munhollon Rob Neuschaefer

William Ruffin

Renee Williams Linda Zahn October 3

Harvey M. Gross Marsha Keller Harry Lambert

Carl Bode Elaine Cowan Rickey Dean Lorin Doan Arnn Hixon Nikki Mancinelli Nan MoJo Jada Mason Anita Patterson Jeff Schollenbarger Steve Thompson October 6 C.J. Estes

Andrea Gilson

Jay Harris

September 30

Talibra Browne Mac Carver

Dorothy Elliott Faustine Elliott

Becky Lofton Kristin May Loretta Plugge Bonnie Sevier Kathryn Sloan Thane Swisher Atra Collins Thomas October 4 Leethaniel Brumfield Sally Brunett Sarah Chastain Susan Cook Sue Cowherd David Durrett Diana Brooke Farrow Yvonne Parker Kathy Rogers June Walden Thomas Wilkins October 5

Kay Lindsey Kay Morgan Kayli Smith Michelle Williams

HALL HAPPENINGS

Heritage Hall Upper School World Languages students and faculty enjoy food and conversation during a recent The Language Corner meeting.

LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS

LEGAL

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 16, 2022; Friday, September 23, 2022; Friday, September 30, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-1713

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ) Kytierra Warren,) Petitioner,) -and-) Rodriques Sanchez Warren,) Respondent. )

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Rodriques Sanchez Warren GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by this petitioner in said Court on or before the 17 day of October, 2022, said Petition will be taken as true, and judgment 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___, 2022.

/s/Kytierra Warren /s/Louise Hickey Petitioner Notary

SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 31 day of August, 2022.

My commission expires: 3-31-2026

Notary: Louise Hickey (SEAL) Commission Number: 22004568

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 16, 2022; Friday, September 23, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No: PB-2017-576

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) OF,) PEGGY N. BOYD, DECEASED)

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL REPORT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE

NOW, on the 9 day of September, 2022 Pamela F. Bahm, Personal Representative for the Estate of Peggy N. Boyd, and presents a Final Report and Petition for Distribution and Discharge (the “Petition”) and requests a hearing on the Petition.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said Application be and is hereby set for hearing on the 25 day of October, 2022, at 1:30 pm in the District Court room of Judge Welch in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice thereof be given by mailing a copy of the Notice of Hearing Application to all of the heirs-at-law, devisees, and legatees of the decedent as required by law.

WITNESS my hand this 9 day of September, 2022.

ALLEN WELCH

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL)

By: /s/illegible signature Deputy

APPROVED: /s/ Aaron Gwartney Aaron D. Gwartney, OBA #17229 Aaron@BethanyLaw.com Direct Phone: (405)249-3374

The Gwartney Law Group, PLLC 16312 Muirfield Place Edmond, OK 73013

Attorney for Petitioner

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IN THE MATTER OF) THE ADOPTION OF) D.R.B.T., Born XX/XX/2012) And) K.M., Born XX/XX/2014,) Minor Children.)

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

TO: ANY UNKNOWN FATHER(S)

On the 15 day of September, 2022, an Application to Adjudicate D.R.B.T.

Eligible For Adoption Without Consent of the Father, Any Unknown Father(s) and for the Subsequent Termination of Parental Rights, was filed in this Court.

Said Application is set for hearing on the 28 day of November, 2022, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., in the District Courtroom of The Honorable Nichole Gillett, at the District Court of Oklahoma County, 321 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Petitioner have alleged in the Application that said consent to the adoption of Any Unknown Father(s) by Step-Father/Petitioner is not necessary in that:

1. Consent to adoption is not required from a parent who is entitled to custody of a minor and has abandoned the minor. 10 O.S. § 7705-4.2(G) Any Unknown Father(s) has abandoned D.R.B.T.

2. Consent to adoption is not required from a parent who fails to establish and/or maintain a substantial and positive relationship with a minor for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months out of the last fourteen (14) months immediately preceding the filing of a petition for adoption of the child. 10 O.S. § 7705-4.2(H) Any Unknown Father(s) has failed to establish and/or maintain a substantial and positive relationship with D.R.B.T., during the statutorily defined time frame.

3. Consent to adoption is not required form a parent who, for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months out of the last fourteen (14) months immediately preceding the filing of a petition for adoption of a child or a petition to terminate parental rights pursuant to Section 7505-2.1 of this title, has willfully failed, or neglected to contribute to the support of such minor:

A. In substantial compliance with an order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction adjudicating the duty, amount, and manner of support; or

B. According to such parent’s financial ability to contribute to such minor’s support if no provision for support is provided in the order. For the purposes of this section, support for the minor shall benefit the minor by providing a necessity. 10 O.S. § 7705-4.2(B)

Any Unknown Father(s) has willfully failed, refused, or neglected to support this minor. Any Unknown Father(s) has failed, refused, or neglected to support this minor in accordance with his financial or Court Order.

YOU ARE, THEREFORE, NOTIFIED THAT THE COURT WILL HEAR EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF AND IN OPPOSITION TO THE GRANTING OF THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME AND PLACE SHOWN ABOVE WHERE YOU WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE PRESENT, HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT SAID TIME AND PLACE, AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO WHY YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF SAID CHILD IS NOT NECESSARY.

YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT SAID HEARING SHALL CONSTITUTE A DENIAL OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE CHILD, WHICH DENIAL MAY RESULT, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OF THIS PROCEEDING OR ANY SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS, IN YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS BEING TERMINATED, A FINDING SAID TERMINATION AND ADOPTION IS THE CHILD’S BEST INTEREST, AND SAID CHILD’S ADOPTION MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT THEREBY ULTIMATELY TERMINATING YOUR RIGHTS TO SAID CHILD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.

Signed and dated this 27 day of September, 2022.

Box 12428 Oklahoma City, OK 73157 (405) 943-2500 lisa@attorneylisahoward.com

Attorney for Adoptive Petitioners

NAME CHANGE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 30, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-1837

In Re: The Name of:) FAITH V. BRAWNER)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that FAITH V. BRAWNER has petitioned to change his/her name to FAITH V. PHILLIPS.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of November, 2022, before Judge Bonner at 2:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker

By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 30, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-1866

IN RE: The Name of:)

Tony Lynn Moore)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Tony Lynn Moore has petitioned to change his/her name to Tony Lynn McClain.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 9 day of November, 2022, before Judge Dishman in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker

By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 30, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-1855

In the Matter of the Application ) of Lastar Flowers) as next of friend of (child) ) Kamiyah Thompson ) to Change Her/His Name )

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern:

Take notice that (a) Lastar Flowers, as next of friend of Kamiyah Thompson has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Kamiyah Creshana LeShea Thompson to (b) Kamiyah Rae Thompson; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Mai of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 16 day of November, 2022 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 /s/Teresa Becker (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

OCU opens season with musical ‘Bright Star’

Oklahoma City University’s Opera and Music Theater Company opens its 71st season Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 with “Bright Star,” the Tonynominated Americana bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

Inspired by a true story, “Bright Star” explores a dark secret, family ties, love, forgiveness and redemption in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The show garnered five Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical and Best Score.

“The tale behind ‘Bright Star’ is dusted with gentle lies and harsh truths,” director David Herendeen said. “It asks: ‘Is it better to hope, or to know?’”

OCU’s production will feature a cast of 32 under Herendeen’s direction and a 10-piece bluegrass band, led by Matthew Mailman, in three performances: 8 pm, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, and 3 pm, Oct. 2 in Kirkpatrick Auditorium, 2501 N. Black-

welder Ave.

Tickets ($15-$30) are available by calling 405208-5227 or online at okcu.edu/tickets. A “Bright Star” themed pre-show opening night dinner ($25) featuring entertainment by OCU students will begin at 6:15 pm Sept. 30 in the Bass Music Center atrium on the OCU campus. A free director’s talk will be held 45 minutes before curtain.

“The shining achievement of the musical is its winsome country and bluegrass score,” The New York Times noted after the show’s 2016 Broadway debut, praising songs that “boast simple but seductive melodies, and lyrics that have a sweet, homespun quality.”

The show features choreography by Sheri Hayden, costume design by Rachel Barnett, lighting design by Graham Darnell and scenic design by Jason Foreman.

The Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival is partnering with

Pumpkinville WINS Top Pumpkin Patch in 10Best USA Today Poll

The annual Pumpkinville festival at the Myriad Botanical Gardens was named Best Pumpkin Patch in the USA by 10Best USA Today on Sept. 23. Twenty pumpkin patches in the United States were chosen as finalists in this category. The top ten winners in the end are:

1. Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens – OKC

2. Huber's Orchard and Winery - Borden, IN

3. Baugher's Orchard - Westminster, MD

4. Swans Trail Farms - Snohomish, WA

5. Kelders Farm - Kerhonkson, NY

6. The Pumpkin Village at the Dallas Arboretum - Dallas, TX

7. Linvilla Orchards - Media, PA

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the production.

OCU’s season continues with Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s “She Loves Me” (Nov. 4-6); Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” (Nov. 18-20); W.A. Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” (Feb. 17-19); Jacques Offenbach’s “Orpheus in the Underworld” (Feb. 24-26); and Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George” (April 21-23).

The Bass School of Music is home to the OCU Opera & Music Theater Company, the nation’s oldest campusbased troupe now celebrating its 71st consecutive season. OCU has been honored with 11 National Opera Association production awards and selected multiple times by Playbill for its Big Ten honor roll of top schools educating Broadway performers. For more details about the OCU School of Music, visit okcu.edu/music.

8. Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park RailroadOrange, CA

9. Mike's Farm - Beulaville, NC

10. Mrs. Heather's Farm - Albany, LA

Pumpkinville is the biggest annual event at the Gardens and a favorite fall tradition for tens of thousands of families. Pumpkins, gourds, haystacks and mums have been used to make creative displays that people have enjoyed. There will be hand-made games, the chance to paint a pumpkin, magical vendors, special treats and as many rides as you want on Mo's Carousel.

Pumpkinville is a way to raise money for the foundation. People are encouraged to get memberships so they can save money and see as many shows as possible.

OKC Zoo’s adult Halloween event, Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, is back and better than ever

Tickets are on sale for OKC’s largest Halloween party for adults 21+. Discover what goes bump in the night at the Zoo’s Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up on Oct. 28, from 7 - 11 pm offering thrill seekers, 21+, this exclusive opportunity to celebrate Halloween.

Revelers will enjoy exploring the OKC Zoo after hours as it’s transformed into a haunted summer camp and participating in a variety of campthemed activities that delight in the fun and fright. The evening’s itinerary includes the Graveyard Smash Karaoke Stage, competition lawn games and Zombie Tag Challenge, unlimited “scare”ousel rides, two sea lion presentations, dancing and music from DJs Brothers Griiin. “Spook”tacular liba-

tions will be available at 11 total bars located throughout the park, 6 bars complete with beer, wine, spirits and the signature drink and 5 bars offering beer, wine and the signature drink. Purchase event drink tickets for quicker access to the bars. Drink tickets are available online or at various locations throughout the event. Plus, local food trucks Baked Bear, CaliHoma Hot Dogs, Nick’s Tamales, Wicked Hangry and Yum Pig will be part of the campsite scene offering a vast selection of tasty menu items for late night bites.

Find your way to the Zoo’s Cat Forest area for a scary surprise with the Turn Around Campground, themed haunted experience that will prove why all campers should beware. Then

take a night-time trek through the Zoo’s BRICKLIVE: Animal Paradise exhibit where things may not be as perfect as they seem.

Event tickets for Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up are available at okczoo.org/events. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $70/person and $60/ person for ZOOfriends members offering early entry to the event with designated check-in lines, access to a private VIP lounge complete with full bar and hors d’oeuvres, four (4) $3 drink tickets plus, access to the sea lion presentation, carousel and haunted areas.

General admission to Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up is $40/person and $30/person for ZOOfriends members providing access to the sea lion presentations, carousel rides, haunt zones and more.

Locally-owned Business Directory

RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

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

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

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

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

boutiqueone.store

The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com

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

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

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

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

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444

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23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com

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

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

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

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

Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com

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

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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

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

Balliets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ann Arthur Fur and Leather 5637 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 262-3015 annarthurfurandleather. com

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Panthers take on Knights in district home opener

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Coming off a loss to open district play last week, the PC North football team hopes to even its record when it hosts Northwest Classen this Friday.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium.

The Panthers currently sit at 0-4 overall and 0-1 in District 6AII-2. They suffered a 6414 setback at Choctaw last Friday in the district opener.

Northwest Classen

posted a 40-6 win against Capitol Hill in Week 4 to improve to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in district play.

Deer Creek puts its perfect season on the line this Friday in hosting Putnam City.

The Antlers (4-0, 1-0 6A-II-2) cruised to a 3721 victory against Ponca City last week, behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Grady Adamson.

Putnam City (1-3, 01) lost 33-24 at Lawton in its district opener.

McGuinness also

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plays its district home opener on Friday against Lawton Eisenhower.

The Irish (4-0, 1-0 5A-2) sit atop the district standings following a 63-13 win at Shawnee last week.

Quarterback River Warren led the way with three touchdowns.

Lawton Ike (1-3, 0-1) endured a 41-0 loss against Carl Albert.

Heritage Hall entertains Pauls Valley in District 3A-2 action.

The Chargers (3-1, 10) cruised to a 56-14 tri-

WEEK 5 SCHEDULE

Friday, September 30 OKC Patriots at Casady Jones at Crossings Christian Putnam City at Deer Creek Pauls Valley at Heritage Hall John Marshall at Chickasha Lawton Eisenhower at McGuinness Kingfisher at Mount St. Mary NW Classen at PC North

Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

umph at Lone Grove.

Tailback River Faulkner and quarterback Andy Bass accounted for three touchdowns

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each for the Hall.

Meanwhile, Crossings Christian tries to get back on track against Jones on Friday.

The Knights (3-1, 0-1 2A-2) didn’t find the end zone in a 27-0 loss at Luther last week.

John Marshall also looks for its first district win at Chickasha on Friday. The Bears (0-4, 0-1 4A-2) lost 29-0 to Clinton.

Mount St. Mary (1-3, 0-1 3A-1) plays host to perennial power Kingfisher after a 50-14 setback against Metro Christian.

Casady (2-2) takes on the OKC Patriots, following a 35-21 loss to Tulsa NOAH last week.

Injury bug bites Cyclones in loss to NOAH

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Already without its starting quarterback, the Casady football team experienced a rash of injuries during last Friday’s 35-21 loss to Tulsa NOAH at Hoot Gibson Field.

“Going into the game we already knew

we’d be down our quarterback so I’m pleased with how our players fought tonight,” coach Ty Prestidge said following the game. “They played hard on such a crazy night.”

Senior Conner Richards was hurt in the first half of the Cyclones’ loss in Week 3 at Crossings Christian.

Backup QB Ethan Hamilton, a sophomore, suffered what reportedly is a broken collar bone on just Casady’s second offensive play of the game.

Third-string quarterback James Elder led the Cyclones (2-2) to their first scoring drive which covered 74 yards in five plays and ended with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Cole Phillips in the opening minutes of the third quarter.

Elder’s night, however, would also end early as the freshman was carted off the field after suffering an apparent head injury.

Over the final quarter, receiver Ethan Knowles led the Casady offense for the

first time as a quarterback. The senior tossed a pair of touchdown passes covering 18 and 22 yards to Phillips in the closing minutes of regulation.

“Ethan played pretty well for never having been a quarterback before,” Prestidge said.

McGuinness erupted for 42 points in the first half on the way to a dominating 63-13 victory at Shawnee last Fri-

“He played with a lot of confidence.”

The Hall of Fame coach stopped short of naming Knowles the starter this Friday against the OKC Patriots, saying that “we’ll

look at the film and see where we go from here.”

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day in the district opener for both teams. Quarterback River Warren paced the Irish (4-0, 1-0 5A-2) with three touchdowns.

McGuinness tailback Zane Shadid (9) dives for the end zone to score on a 1-yard touchdown run in the Irish’s 63-13 win at Shawnee last Friday.

- Photo by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com

Irish down Antlers for tourney title

In a battle of Fridayland rivals, the McGuinness volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory over Deer Creek to capture the McGuinness Invitational championship last weekend.

The Class 5A No. 2 Irish (27-3) lost the first set to the 6A No. 5 Antlers (19-6) but recovered to win the final free sets.

McGuinness cruised to a 3-1 win over 4A No. 5 Lincoln Christian in its semifinal match, while Deer Creek outlasted 6A No. 10 Edmond Santa Fe for berths in the final.

The Antlers visited 6A No. 1 Tulsa-Bishop Kelley last Thursday, before hosting Norman North on Tuesday and Piedmont on Oct. 6.

Meanwhile, the Irish host Putnam City this Tuesday and travel to Fridayland rival PC North on Thursday.

All matches are slated to start at 6 p.m.

ROCKETS NET CONFERENCE CROWN

Only losing two sets, Mount St. Mary cruised to the Chisholm Trail Conference tournament title last week.

The 5A No. 1 Rockets (31-0) posted wins over several ranked opponents including 4A No.

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Warren threw two TD passes to Tyrell Bruner for five yards and Brett Jacobs for 19 yards, and added a 18-yard run.

Kellen Fraille and J.P. Spanier scored on runs of five and 17 yards, respectively, while Zane Shadid dove for a 1-yard score.

ANTLERS RUN OVER PONCA CITY

With three secondhalf scores, the Deer Creek football team pulled away for a 37-21 district-opening win

against Ponca City last Friday night.

Quarterback Grady Adamson accounted for four touchdowns to lead the Antlers (4-0, 10 District A-II-1). The sophomore tossed a pair of TD passes to Colton Neal covering 72 and 70 yards, while also connecting with Mason Smith for five yards and Berkley Dalton for 29 yards.

Tailback Deontaye Wilson chipped in a short 3-yard TD run.

CHARGERS TOP LONE GROVE

Jumping out to an early lead, Heritage Hall cruised to a 56-14

3 Community Christian, 4A No. 6 OCS, 4A No. 7 Bethany, 4A No. 15 Christian Heritage, 3A No. 4 Crossings Christian and unranked Heritage Hall.

This weekend, Mount St. Mary is set to compete at the Mustang Bronchos Blowout and visit Tulsa-Bishop Kelley on Thursday.

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win at Lone Grove on Friday night.

Tailback River Faulker returned from an injury to score two rushing touchdowns of 1 and 32 yards to go along with a 58-yard interception return to lead the Chargers (4-0, 1-0 3A-2).

Quarterback Andy Bass tossed three TD passes to Liam Burton for 18 yards, Orie Walker for 46 yards and Rashaud Smith for 12 yards.

KNIGHTS FALL AT LUTHER

Crossings Christian committed four turnovers and didn’t

Irish girls run to 6th at Edmond

With all five runners finishing inside the top 50, the McGuinness girls cross country team ran to sixth place at Edmond Pre-State last weekend.

Alessandra Grella paced the Irish with a 25th-place finish in the 5-kilometer 5A race.

Gracie Blevins crossed the line in 29th place, followed by Kathryn Hadrava in 32nd, Maggie Kirt in

36th and Torrie Whitbeck in 42nd place.

Three Fridyland girls cracked the top 25 in the 3A division.

Mount St. Mary’s Mackenzi DeHart led the trio with an 11thplace effort over the 2mile course and teammate Josie Peterson finished in 23rd place.

Crossings Christian’s Keira Atchley rounded out the group to claim 25th place.

Three additional boys from Crossings and two from Mount St. Mary also finished inside the top 50.

Trey Bishop led the

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Rockets run over Seminole

Erupting for four runs in the third inning, the Mount St. Mary softball team added six more in the seventh inning to pull away for a 15-5 win at Seminole last Monday.

Maddie Biswell batted 4-for-5 with a double, drove in four runs –including two on an inside-the-park home run – and scored four more to

find the end zone in a 27-0 setback at Luther on Friday night.

Tailback Silas Ward rushed for 109 yards on 20 carried to lead the Knights (3-1, 0-1 2A-2) which finished with 215 total yards.

METRO CHR. TOO MUCH FOR ROCKETS

Falling behind early, Mount St. Mary never recovered in a 50-14 loss to Metro Christian last Friday night at Father Fulton Field.

Quarterback Joe Krug and receiver Jaxson Daniels hooked up for both touchdowns.

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Knights in 23rd place, followed by Nathan Bond in 31st and Matthew Sanborn in 45th place. The Rockets’ James Hardesty placed 40th and John Rockers came in 43rd place.

CYCLONES 9TH AT OSU JAMBOREE

Competing against runners from four different states, the Casady boys finished ninth and the girls took 21st at the prestigious OSU Jamboree in Stillwater last weekend.

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lead the Rockets (14-14).

Skyler Guarnieri also had four hits, including a double, and scored twice, while Karli Shahan and Amelia Smith belted three hits each. Shahan and Smith also combined for four runs and four RBIs, and Shahan added a double.

Biswell allowed five runs on five hits and struck out six over seven innings for the complete-game pitching victory.

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Crossings Christian’s Sarah Clark sets for a teammate during a match against Casady.

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

OPINION OPINION

“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”

Ancient Chinese Proverb

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818.

“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

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Encourage and be encouraged

WHEN Marty Grubbs, our preacher at Crossings, and Jim Cramer, our TV star investment advisor, agree, I guess I ought to listen.

Sunday, Marty started a new sermon series urging us to encourage somebody every day.

Cramer preached from his visitor studio at OU with giant signs screaming “Accentuate the Positive” (Apologies to Johnny Mercer)

And Rush Limbaugh said don’t be depressed. So I decided to

take some of the good advice I was getting from all directions. I decided to make a point of encouraging somebody every day, more if possible.

By midweek, a funny thing had happened. I was encouraged myself. I had a brighter outlook on life.

I encourage you to try it.

The name of Marty’s sermon series is “You Are Not Alone.” Somebody from on High and a lot of folks down

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here, too. And, sure enough, the road to personal encouragement is by giving some to others.

I liked one of Marty’s slogans, maybe a motto for his sermon series:

“Why waste your words cutting somebody down, when you

can use them building somebody up?”

Pretty neat, huh?

Marty had a lot of scriptures on the big screens to back up his recommendation. He either has a remarkable memory, or a good Concordance.

“Encourage each other and build each

Q: Dad insists his hearing is fine, he says I just need to talk louder.

But when I visit the television is blaring and my entire family has to repeat everything to have a conversation. I’m at a loss and frustrated how to handle this.

A: Dear Frustrated, You are right to be concerned.

Hearing loss contributes to isolation – even in a crowded room. Who wants to answer a question that was not asked.

First, make sure a medical person has cleaned wax out of

other up” -- 1 Thessalonians 5:11.

“May God, who gives patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other.” -- Romans 15:56.

“He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” --Proverbs

11:25.

And this from a mortal, William Arthur Ward:

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will never forget you.”

Send your letters to the editor to: vicki@okcfriday.com or mail to OKC FRIDAY, PO Box 20340, OKC, OK 73156

his ear and there is no infection that might prevent hearing. Next make an appointment with a seasoned and capable hearing technician who will evaluate his hearing level and make recommendations.

The professional will show how small and powerful technology can prevent his hearing loss from progressing. Once progressed, it can never be recovered.

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will advance the general welfare of our state.”

Hefner said that as past chair for the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame Gala, she was proud to be affiliated with the National Commission in strengthening the recognition of women everywhere and establishing a widely acclaimed exhibit to showcase the achievements of women across Oklahoma.

“I hope to see other states do the same to advance women across our nation,” she said.

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women is a non-partisan state commission that serves as the voice for women in Oklahoma. It strengthens and empowers women in Oklahoma by informing and educat-

ing the legislature and executive branches about issues to improve opportunities and quality of life for women. In addition to the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, OCSW conducts Community Conversations on issues impacting Oklahoma women and families and promotes The Appointments Project (TAP), an effort to identify and encourage women to apply for appointments to statewide agencies, boards, and commissions for the state of Oklahoma.

OCSW is a member of Girl Scouts of America as Honorary Troop 1912 to help girls thrive in Oklahoma.

The National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) assists and supports commissions for women to ensure that they not only survive but thrive in today's challenging environment. It provides valuable programs, meaningful activities, relevant resources and available expertise to members.

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right size our budget, repurposing schools to positively affect early childhood development and community health, and delivering education during the COVID-19 pandemic by quickly moving our district to one-to-one, allowing every OKCPS student to have a device.

“During this time, he has championed the Board of Education’s passing of an equity policy that directed the planning of the largest and most transformational bond package in the district's history. The passage of the bond this fall will catapult OKCPS into the future of education and will truly offer world class education opportunities to all of our students. Dr. McDaniel is more than deserving of this honor and I’m grateful for his continued choice to serve the students and families of OKCPS.”

Mary Melon-Tulley, president of the OKCPS Foundation. said it is “wonderful to see Dr. McDaniel recognized as a finalist for this prestigious national honor, though it is no surprise to me that he is being honored at such a high level.

“His work on behalf of the students and staff at OKCPS since his first day on the job has been focused on providing the consistent and visionary leadership necessary to make improvements in our school district at every level,”

she said. “Creating and maintaining a healthy, positive organizational culture is not an easy task in a school district that has had so many challenges and changes over many years. Dr. McDaniel is a leader who inspires hope and trust in those around him, not just with his words but with his actions. He’s done that both inside the confines of OKCPS and within the community.”

The nine finalists are to be celebrated at the CGCS’s annual fall conference next month in Orlando, Fla. The winner is set to be announced during a reception on Oct. 20. The winner receives a special Green-Garner Award expressing the history of Dr. Green, Mr. Garner and the ideals they cherished; national recognition in the news and various trade media, as well as a special profile in the Council of the Great City Schools newsletter, Urban Educator; and a $10,000 college scholarship to present to a senior in high school from their school system.

McDaniel said being an finalist is “amazing.”

“I will always cherish it, but the fact that members of my team thought enough of me to submit the nomination means so much more,” he said. “This award recognizes superintendents, however I couldn’t do what I do without the support of an amazing Board of Education and their vision, and the wonderful team of dedicated educators I get to work with each and every day.”

OKCMOA is throwing a block party

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is set to host the 19th Annual ARTonTAP on Friday, Oct. 7. This party is the perfect way to welcome the fall season!

This year's event is to feature:

• Outdoor block party.

• Local breweries.

• Lawn games.

• Light bites.

• Live music.

• VIP roof terrace lounge with wine and spirit tastings.

Block party tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members. VIP (all access) tickets are $85 for members and $100 for non-members.

For tickets, visit www.okcmoa.com.

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Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Commissioner Carol Hefner and Executive Director Kitti Asberry with the National Achievement Award.

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•Lower School librarian Susan Story: The Judith Ann Knott Chair for Distinguished Achievement in Elementary Education

Established by friends and family members of Judith Ann Knott, this endowment honors a teacher for grades PS-4 who demonstrates the professionalism and positive attitude that distinguished Judy as a

Former NFL player to speak

teacher and person.

• Middle School Educational Support Services Teacher Paula Moll: The Harrison Family Endowed Chair for ESS.

Established by Russ Harrison in 2020, this endowment honors educators who acknowledge learning differences and provide a variety of programs, intervention strategies, and teaching methods to meet the learning needs and challenges of exceptional children.

• Athletic Trainer Mallery Gannaway: The Bogert Fam-

Former NFL linebacker Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson is to be the featured guest speaker at the Beans and Cornbread luncheon Oct. 20, with proceeds benefiting OKC Metro Alliance (OKCMA).

St. Luke’s Event Center, 222

ily Endowment for Athletics.

Established in 2019 by Brian Bogert (Heritage Hall Class of 1995) in honor of his family, this fund supports a position in the Athletic Department. The Bogerts have devoted more than 50 years to character coaching and excellence in soccer, tennis, golf, football, volleyball, and teaching in their commitment to wholechild education.

Also recognized were chairs embarking on the second year of their two-year term.

• Fourth Grade Teacher Brenda Neundorf: The Julie O. Bramble Chair in Elementary Education

Established by the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation in 2018, this endowment honors a teacher for grades PS-4 who demonstrates a nurturing approach, a deep passion for learning, and unwavering devotion to students.

• Eighth Grade English Teacher Trevor Larson (Heritage Hall Class of 2008): William Carson Harris (Heritage Hall class of 2019) Middle School Faculty Chair.

This fund was established by Glenn Harris (Heritage Hall class of 1977) in memory of his son, Will. Will most appreciated the middle

NW 15 St., Oklahoma City is hosting the event which starts at 11:30 a.m.

OKC Metro Alliance provides alternatives to incarceration for people who want to recover from substance abuse through FIRSTEP and the Pub-

school teachers who cared in and out of the classroom and were devoted to his personal growth, happiness, and success. This endowment honors a teacher who demonstrates compassion and emphasizes the teacherstudent relationship.

• Upper School English Teacher Mary Lukaszek: The Guy A. Bramble Chair in English and Language Arts.

Established by the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation in 2018, this endowment is dedicated to the longtime Headmaster and member of the English department. The chair honors teaching excellence in the English or Language Arts Department for grades 5-12.

• The Boghetich Prize for Excellence in Teaching award endowed by the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation recognizes one teacher in each division who has completed at least five years of service at Heritage Hall and who demonstrates qualities that promote excellence in teaching: creativity, playfulness, humility, a firm command of one’s subject matter, and unwavering commitment to student success.

This year’s recipients were:

• Lower School — Pre-K

lic Inebriate Alternative. The lunch is free but online pre-registration is required.

For registration, sponsorship opportunities or more information, go online to okcmetroalliance.com or call (405) 568-4515.

Teacher Tracy Lewis.

• Middle School — French Teacher Lucy Williams.

• Upper School— Math Teacher David Hart.

Recognizing employees who have reached a service milestone is a time-honored tradition at Heritage Hall. This year’s honorees were:

• 35 Years — Keith Cassell.

• 30 Years— Ellen Berney.

• 25 Years —Audra Wilson.

• 20 Years — Priscilla Bordeaux and Bryan Gaston.

• 15 Years — Kathryn Bramble, Barbara Leite, Barbara Nykol, Luke Steelman (Heritage Hall class of 1993), Susan Story, Lucy Williams

• 10 Years — Steve Chard (Heritage Hall class of 1988), Katie Horn Davis (Heritage Hall class of 2009), David Hart, Ashley Baer Heil (Heritage Hall class of 2009) and Kristi Koures.

• 5 Years —Jamie Ashburn, Michael Bischoff, Sarah Stringer Butler (Heritage Hall class of 1991), Jennifer Ephraim, Sarah Burch Farris (Heritage Hall class of 2009), McKenzie Foerster, Xavier Freeman, Cecelia Garcia-Marquez, Jeff Gibson, Chelsea Jones and Tracy Lewis.

A day in the life: Nice, France

As the world reopens to travel, and the pandemic is slowly forgotten, more and more people are leaving home to head into the great beyond and explore places outside our Oklahoma community. Nice is a city in the South of France, right on the Cote D’Azur. Over the summer, I had the amazing opportunity to study there for three weeks, fully immersed with about 50 other students my age in French language, culture and way of life.

by Isabel Zelitz

Every single day I’d wake up, walk to a small cafe near my apartment building, and order a croissant and a “jus d’orange fraîche.” I spent about an hour and a half Monday through Friday in immersive French classes with my teacher, Fatma, who spoke no English whatsoever so we were immediately thrown in the deep end. After class each day, I’d meet some friends at a small cafe and spend a couple hours watching the world go by and trying the many different cuisines on offer.

After lunch I’d head to my elective class, which was either painting “plein air” or exploring different museums outside of the city, such as the Chagall museum and the “Museum de Beaux-Arts.” The afternoon varied day to day, but usually we’d head to the beach or wander the streets of the Old Town, discovering the various shops, cafes, and cathedrals scattered across the area.

In the evening, after a group dinner, my teachers would have an activity for us to do; from an open air screening of an old Marilyn Monroe movie down at the port, to a fireworks show over the beach, and, despite my best endeavors, I was not able to escape the “Minions: Rise of Gru” craze that seemed to consume the whole world.

Studying abroad is an incredible gift, and I feel lucky to have been able to wander out into the world from our small corner in Oklahoma.

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Heritage Hall patrons Graham and Betsy Colton celebrate with school Librarian Susan Story, center, this year’s recipient of the Judith Ann Knott Chair for Distinguished Achievement in Elementary Education.

- Photo courtesy of Kimberly Richelle Photography

CASADY COMMUNITY

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patient rooms dedicated to labor and delivery and postpartum services. When the Love Family Women’s Center opens, that number increases to a total of 73 patient rooms.

The four-story, 175,000square-foot building is to feature an obstetrics emergency department and the state’s first hospital-based low intervention birthing unit staffed by certified midwives. It also is planned to serve as a hub for services designed for women of all ages, including women’s surgical recovery and physical therapy.

Three large caesarean section suites in the women’s center are to connect to the hospital on the first floor via the existing hospital surgical

suite. This strategic design allows for quick, safe access to additional services if medical emergencies occur during delivery.

Postpartum rooms are being built on the third floor of the women’s center and connect to the hospital via a skybridge. This allows moms of babies needing a higher level of care to have direct elevator access to the existing neonatal intensive care unit on the fifth floor of the hospital.

A large conference center will host support groups and classes on everything from childbirth and infant care to CPR and more.

“What makes this building so special is the love and support from our community that made it all possible,” said Lori Cummins, vice president of development at Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma. “They say it takes a village to raise a

child. With more than 40% of this project funded through donations, it’s taken a village of generous people across Oklahoma and the country to make this longtime dream a reality.”

The Tom and Judy Love family, for whom the center is named, gave a $10 million lead donation to kick off the project, inspiring another $33 million total in donations toward the Love Family Women’s Center.

Crews have worked a total of 86,400 hours at the project site over the last 16 months.

“We know this facility will have a tremendous impact on the women and children in our Oklahoma City community and our team is proud to be a part of it,” said Scott Johnson, senior project manager at JE Dunn Construction, construction manager of the project.

Reopening of Crystal Bridge to be celebrated during gala

Myriad Botanical Gardens is a popular destination to experience the best of what Oklahoma City has to offer. However, for more than a year, the city’s centerpiece – The Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory – has remained closed for major renovations to the entire space. A top design team has redesigned the space to make it more educational, beautiful and accessible.

Experience a new waterfall feature, new plant collections with interpretive signage and exhibits, overlook terraces, a reflecting pool and other water features. A new Discovery Room, classroom and a gift shop are also to be open for guests to preview.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour and tours of the Conservatory followed by a fabulous dinner on the Devon Great Lawn with top OKC chefs.

Before dinner begins, the Myriad is set to honor the

Inasmuch Foundation with the Crystal Orchid Award for 2022. Inasmuch Foundation’s lead campaign gift was instrumental in achieving a fully renovated Conservatory that is to serve the next generation of visitors. Bob Ross, chairman and chief executive officer, is poised to accept on behalf of the Foundation. Also being recognized for the support of Larry Nichols and James Tolbert for the work they have done to transform the Gardens over the last decade.

The gala also is to help raise significant funds to help support Myriad Gardens Foundation operating expenses to ensure the Gardens remain beautiful with educational and cultural programs for all in our community to enjoy. Sponsorships are available. For more information contact Travis Humphrey, director of development, thumphrey@ myriadgardens.org or call (405) 708-7803.

Judy Love, Cathy Keating and Dr. Chad Smith, chief medical officer and obstetrician/gynecologist at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City celebrate the topping out of the Love Family Women’s Center. The Tom and Judy Love family, for whom the center is named, gave a $10 million lead donation to kick off the project. Judy and Cathy were the co-chairmen of the capital campaign which raised another $33 million.

A top design team has redesigned the Crystal Bridge Conservatory to make it more educational, beautiful and accessible.