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Irish cheer wins 7th state title

- Photo by Diana Bittle

Members of the Irish performance state cheerleading team hoist their state runner-up trophy and show off their medals.

They include: Grace Abel, Kendall Brown, Kinsley Brown, Kennedy Brown, Lily Cunningham, Olivia Dunham, Jada DunningCarbin, Bellah Foster, Jaida Gatimu, Ella Herrin, Grace McDaniel, Katelin McDonald, Avery McIntire, Emma Meiseman, Haven O’Neil, Addie Pitman, Kyla Reid, Pyeatt Rivera, Brooklyn Sarkey, Allie Scholze, Mia Scholze, Berlin Tietsort, Rylan Turner and Jozie Weaver.

The Irish performance state cheerleading team added its seventh state title to its collection.

The performance state team competed at Tulsa Union High School where the cheerleaders performed a flawless routine and secured the runner up trophy finishing second in state. The Irish cheer won its first performance state competition title in 2017 and now has seven state titles, in addition to its two national titles.

The 2023-2024 Irish cheer team made its 6A debut this month in the Performance State competition. Because the team has had such unrivaled success in past years, not placing below third place since 2016, the Irish were moved up a division to Class 6A this year.

Led by head coach Mandy Gerszewski and Assistant Coach Karly Judkins, the senior team members are Katelin McDonald and Allie Scholze.

The team now immediately starts preparing for game day regionals which are on Nov. 4, followed by game day state on Nov. 11.

United Way awards WayFinder Grants to four nonprofits

By Rose Lane Editor

WayFinder winners:

Oklahoma City nonprofits Calm Waters and NewView Oklahoma each received a second WayFinder Innovation Grant from the United Way of Oklahoma.

United Way of Central Oklahoma continues to support creative solutions to health and human services challenges by awarding $237,276 through its fifth annual WayFinder Innova-

Calm Waters NewView Oklahoma Thick Descriptions Healthy Minds Policy Initiative

tion Grant program. The other winners are Thick Descriptions and the Healthy Minds Policy Institute.

The winners were announced at United Way’s

Home Tour offers glimpse of history

Campaign Kickoff Reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club last month.

“United Way is grateful for another year of progressive projects and new approaches to meet significant needs in our community,” said Debby Hampton, United Way of Central Oklahoma president and CEO. “The Wayfinder program continues to get better and better every year.”

The 2023 recipients are

AMY BAILEY

Services scheduled Saturday for Dr. James Lowe D.D.S. Dr. James B. Lowe died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 6, 2023, in his Oklahoma City home.

The family will receive friends for visitation 4-6 p.m., this Friday, Oct. 13, at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors.

Services are set for Oct. 14, with a viewing at 9:30 a.m. and a funeral service at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City.

In remembrance of Jim, the family kindly suggests that in place of flowers, donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

projects for funding in 2023.

The Healthy Minds Initiative receives $113,850 as startup funding for a multiyear initiative to strategically align Oklahoma City’s resources, services and funding with the growing mental health needs of its residents.

The program is to build a comprehensive, populationlevel strategy for tackling the city’s systemic behavioral health challenges.

See GRANTS, Page 7

Pair teams up to fight heart disease in women

The 57th Annual Heritage Hills Historic Home Tour, set for Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, offers the exciting chance to see inside some of Oklahoma City’s most beautiful historic homes.

This year’s event benefits Historical Preservation Inc. and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. And, this year, Heritage Hills is partnering with See TOUR, Page 7

Calm Waters, NewView Oklahoma, Healthy Minds Policy Initiative and Thick Descriptions.

Launched in 2019, United Way’s WayFinder Innovation Grant program encourages local nonprofits to develop new and innovative approaches to health and human services issues in central Oklahoma. Finalists were invited to pitch their ideas in a ‘Shark Tank’ approach to a panel of community leaders in August, who selected four

Amy Bailey, president of CrossFirst Bank OKC, and Shelly Douglas, senior director of corporate engagement, at CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, are serving as the community volunteer co-chairpersons of the 2023-2024 OKC area Go Red for Women movement, which culminates in the OKC Go Red for Women Luncheon Nov. 2.

The event is to be at the

Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Music Hall, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Go Red for Women is an initiative of the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the See AHA, Page 10

SHELLY DOUGLAS

FRIDAY’s

Dog of the Week Paco found his way into Betsy Shadid’s heart 18 years ago this month.

He is a rescue 18 1/2-19 years old.

Paco is an Italian GreyhoundChihuahua mix who still loves treats, snuggles and sunbathing.

Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.

DR. JAMES B. LOWE

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Oklahoma Derby

Hats and bowties

- Photos by Rose Lane

As part of Oklahoma Derby Day, Remington Park hosted a Wine Festival with hat and bowtie contests in anticipation of the 35th running of the Grade 3, $400,000 race. Derby Day is the richest day of the Thoroughbred racing season at Remington Park, with more than $1 million in purses being awarded over eight stakes races. Enjoying the fun are: Above, Sherrie and Jason Madison, and at left, Tiffany and Jackie Whitfield. Oklahoma horse racing fans helped raise more than $62,000 for nonprofits across the state during Oklahoma Derby Week.

Taking in the Oklahoma Derby are, from left: Shannon Crowley, Melissa Graddick, Heather Tennyson and Angelia Rhoads.

Watching the horses run, are, from left: Sue Tominka, Jean Church and Dianna Stegman.

Obituary

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James B. Lowe D.D.S. 1936-2023 James B. Lowe D.D.S. (Jim) was born in Muskogee, OK on Dec. 2, 1936 to his parents Carrie Alice DeGrange and Earl Kenneth Lowe.

He died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 6, 2023, in his Oklahoma City home. Educated in Oklahoma City public schools, despite the challenge of childhood polio he shared with his sister, he graduated from Classen High School in 1955 and later became a member of its Alumni Association Board of Directors.

He attended OSU where he served as Lambda Chi Alpha president.

Transferring to CSU, he continued his studies until his placement testing earned him early acceptance to Baylor College of Dentistry. There he served as president of Xi Psi Phi Professional Fraternity. Upon graduation, he returned to Oklahoma City and began his practice of general dentistry, serving on staff at St. Anthony Hospital and McBride Clinic.

Having chaired many of its committees, Jim was a member of the Oklahoma County Dental Society (OCDS) and served as vice president, president-elect, and president. He particularly enjoyed representing dentistry in support of the United Appeal Campaign and Allied Arts, as well as the privilege of serving as editor, documenting the society’s many accomplishments for the membership.

JAMES B. LOWE D.D.S.

His service to dentistry was recognized by the state Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) with the 1969 Ben Franklin Award for Journalism and the 1973 Man in Dentistry Award. In addition to serving on many committees and councils, he served on the ODA Board of Trustees and on its Executive Committee as secretarytreasurer.

Jim felt especially privileged, among many roles, to serve the Oklahoma Dental Foundation (ODF) as chairman of the Mighty Mouth Exhibit at Omniplex, chairman of the Building Committee for the new ODA/ODF offices, ODF secretary-treasurer and president. He was honored to further serve dentistry as secretary-treasurer of the Oklahoma Dental Political Action Committee (DENPAC) as an Action Team leader and was especially pleased to serve on the National Museum of Dentistry Advisory Board.

He donated his time and services locally to the community as a volunteer for both the Variety Club Health Center Clinic and for D-Dent (Dentists for

the Disabled and Elderly in Need of Treatment), serving also a term as president of its Board of Directors.

Jim felt especially honored to serve as a board member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and to be an advocate for the establishment of the first College of Dentistry in Oklahoma. He was a member of Rotary International Club 29.

Faith, family, and, yes, fun were also a priority for him and for his family throughout his life. As a member of First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City, he served on the Mission Council and as both a deacon and as an elder, as well as a high school Sunday School teacher. His membership in The Gideons was precious to him.

He always found time to support the interests and activities of his daughter, son, and wife. Always finding time for fun with his family and friends, he served as president of the Mayfair, the city’s oldest dance club, and later as a member of the 75 Club and the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. He was a Century Club member at Quail Creek Golf & Country Club and enjoyed many travels with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his sister-in-law, Nancy Means Edwards, and his brother-in-law, Lt. Col Charles Ernce.

Surviving Jim are his wife, Linda Means Lowe, son James B. Lowe, III, M.D., daugh-

Notre Dame Glee Club to perform free concert at CTK The University of Notre Dame Men’s Glee Club, under the direction of Daniel Stowe, is set to perform at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Drive in Nichols Hills, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 as part of its 2023 Fall Tour.

The concert is free and open to the public. A small reception in the parish atrium immediately follows the performance.

The wide-ranging program includes sacred and secular classical choral music for men’s choir as well as songs in a wide variety of popular styles and songs of Notre Dame.

“We’re very excited to be able to present the Notre Dame Glee Club for a free concert,” said David Anderson, music director at Christ the King. "This

is a very talented group of young singers and an ensemble with a long history of excellence."

The Glee Club tours domestically twice each year and internationally once every other year, most recently to Europe in the spring of 2023. The 60voice chorus presents a wide-ranging repertory in several formal campus and tour concerts as well as in dozens of informal performances at University events. The club’s membership is drawn from all courses of study at the university; its concert programs customarily include classical a cappella music for men’s chorus as well as folk songs, African-American spirituals, barbershop arrangements and songs of Notre Dame.

The club recently celebrated its 100th anniversary as a campus ensemble.

ter Elizabeth Lowe Ahearn, grandchildren Alexandra Ahearn, Brandon Ahearn, James Lowe, Jacob Lowe, and Robert “Bobby” Lowe, sister Patricia Lowe Ernce, and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends for visitation, 4-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, at HahnCook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors.

Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, with a viewing at 9:30 a.m. and a funeral service at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City.

In remembrance of Jim, the family kindly suggests that in place of flowers, donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City Deacon Fund at fpcokc.org.

Prayer in the Park If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. -2 Chronicles 7:14 Sunnymeade Baptist Church is hosting Prayer in the Park on October 14, 2023, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Duffner Park (2731 Winston Road near N. May Ave. and W. Hefner Rd.).

Lunch will be served.Come ready to enjoy fellowship and music with neighbors, friends, and family.

The prayer service will be a gathering of believers crying out prayers to the Lord asking that His will be done in our community, our churches, and our country. We will also pray for missionaries who are preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

Please join us as we show how we can rejoice in the truth that only comes through the belief in Jesus Christ.

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. - Jeremiah 33:3

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OKC FRIDAY

Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 7 PREVIEW: CHANDLER AT CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN

Knights face off against district-leading Chandler

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Regaining some positivity from a big win last week, the Crossings Christian football team looked to solidify a possible playoff spot in a pivotal district game against Chandler last Thursday at Knights Stadium.

The Knights currently sit at 5-1 overall and 2-1 in District 2A-2 after a dominating 35-6 victory over Star Spencer last week.

Coleman Ridley and Holden Mancher ran for two touchdowns each to lead the way.

In Week 5, Crossings suffered a difficult 3520 loss at Jones.

“It’s nice to get back on track and ride some momentum this week,” coach Jacob Stephenson said. “We’re glad to be in position where a game like this matters.”

The Knights are tied for third with Meeker in the district standings, while Chandler and Jones top the

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Chandler (5-1, 3-0) cruised to a 55-21 win over Bethel last Friday and already has a victory over Meeker, with a matchup against Jones lurking in Week 8. “(Chandler) plays a very disciplined brand of football,” Stephenson told FRIDAY. “They have solid players across the board and are a very balanced team.”

The Knights counter with their 3-headed monster on offense,

WEEK 7 SCHEDULE Friday, October 13 Western Heights at Casady Lawton at Deer Creek McGuinness at Carl Albert Thursday, October 12 Chandler at Crossings Christian Heritage Hall at Dickson Woodward at John Marshall Perkins-Tryon at Mount St. Mary Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

including quarterback Nate Rouse, tailback Jonah Neher and receiver Luke Olson.

“Along with these three, our offensive line has been playing well too,” Stephenson said.

On defense, the coach expects middle linebacker Bennett Bell and defensive back Bennett Baker to have big nights in stopping Chandler’s offense.

Also on Thursday, Heritage Hall visited Dickson, while John Marshall hosted Woodward and Mount St. Mary entertained Perkins-Tryon.

On Friday, Casady hosts Western Heights; Deer Creek faces Lawton and McGuinness travels to Carl Albert.

FOOTBALL | WEEK 6 SPOTLIGHT: BLUEJAYS 20, IRISH 0

Guthrie pulls away from McGuinness

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Nearly every time longtime district rivals McGuinness and Guthrie play a football game, the result comes down to a final drive or critical play and a close final score.

Through the first three and quarters last Friday, Guthrie held a

slim 7-0 lead but added two quick touchdown drives over the final eight minutes to pull away for a 20-0 victory over the Irish last Friday night at Pribil Stadium.

“For the most part, I thought our defense played pretty well,” McGuinness coach Bryan Pierce said after the game. “We just couldn’t string together much offense.”

Earlier in the day, a cold front blew through the OKC metro which plunged gametime temperatures into the low 50s with a north wind blowing around 15 mph.

“I thougtht the wind

- Photos by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com

McGuinness tailback J.P. Spanier (7) fights for extra yards on a run during last Friday’s district football game against longtime rival Guthrie.

kind of affected us early in the game,” Pierce said.

McGuinness defensive lineman Nick House (54) tries to bring down Guthrie tailback Jaylen Harper during last Friday’s football game at Pribil Stadium.

The Irish (4-2, 2-1 District 5A-2) engineered two different drives inside the Guthrie 15-yard line but weren’t able to put any points on the board.

The first opportunity came midway through the first quarter and ended when kicker Noah McReynolds pushed a 33-yard field goal attempt wide right.

The second chance came in the second quarter, when quarterback Damon Cochran fumbled a snap on 4thand-2 at the 4-yard line and the Irish down 7-0.

Sports Weekly

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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Antlers earn spot in 6A tourney Knights, Cyclones make state Thanks to a relatively easy march through regionals, the Deer Creek softball team advanced to the Class 6A state tournament this weekend.

The Antlers opened the single-elimination tournament last Thursday afternoon against Broken Arrow in the quarterfinals at Firelake Ball Park in Shawnee.

A win puts them in one semifinal against the Moore-Southmoore winner at 2:30 p.m. Friday, also at Firelake.

The championship game is 5 p.m. Saturday at OU in Norman.

Deer Creek cruised to an 11-1 win against Edmond North last Thursday in the regional championship game.

Three players boasted at least two hits for the Antlers (26-6) which blew the game open with seven runs over the fourth and fifth innings.

Riley Houska batted 2-for-4 with a double, drove in two runs and

CLASS 6A TOURNAMENT Thursday, Oct. 12 at Firelake Ball Park, Shawnee

Game 1: Owasso vs. Choctaw, 11 a.m.

Game 2: Mustang vs. Edmond Memorial, 1:30 p.m.

Game 3: Broken Arrow vs. Deer Creek, 4 p.m.

Game 4: Moore vs. Southmoore, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 13 at Firelake Ball Park, Shawnee

Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner, 12 p.m.

Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 14 at OU Softball Stadium, Norman

Semifinal Winners, 5 p.m.

scored another. Isabella Hernandez scored twice and drove in a run, while Nadia Jeffries collected two RBIs and scored two more.

Pitcher Jaiden Coffey, who also doubled at the plate, allowed just a run on two hits and struck out four over five innings in the complete-game victory.

Deer Creek posted a 9-0 victory over the Huskies in the semifinal and opened with a 11-1 triumph against Midwest City.

PANTHERS FALL AT BROKEN ARROW Falling behind early, PC North never recovered in a 17-4 seasonending loss to host Broken Arrow in a 6A regional last week.

Raya Shawareb and Aubrey Miller collected two hits each, with Shawareb belting a double, driving in two runs and scoring a run for the Panthers (9-22).

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

FOOTBALL | WEEK 5 ROUNDUP

Antlers hold off Choctaw After building a 2touchdown lead by halftime, the Deer Creek football team held off a late charge from Choctaw to pull out an important 25-20 district victory last Friday night at Deer Creek Stadium.

The colder, windy conditions made passing difficult as the Antlers (4-2, 3-0 District 6A-II-2) scored all three touchdowns on runs and managed just 46

total passing yards.

Tailback Mason Miller rushed for a team-best 96 yards, including a 65-yard TD run, while quarterback Grady Adamson and Junior Youmbi scored on short 1-yard dives.

Kicker Adrian Arambula added a pair of 25yard field goals.

KNIGHTS CLOBBER STAR SPENCER Jumping out to an early lead, Crossings Christian cruised to a 35-12 triumph over Star Spencer last Friday at Knights Stadium.

Running backs Cole-

man Ridley and Holden Manchester accounted for two touchdowns each to lead the Knights (5-1, 2-1 2A-2).

Ridley scored on two identical runs of 10 yards, and Manchester added runs of 12 and 6 yards.

CHARGERS SHUT OUT DOUGLASS Heritage Hall continued its march to another district championship with a dominating 63-0 win against Douglass last Friday at Pop Murray Field.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Thanks to a pair of regional tournament victories, both the Crossings Christian and Casady volleyball teams earned spots in the Class 3A volleyball tournament this weekend at Yukon.

The top-seeded Rockets opened the 8team, single-elimination competition against Wesleyan Christian, and the No. 6 Cyclones took on Summit Christian.

A win puts Crossings Christian in the semifinals at 1:30 p.m.

Friday against the winner of Amber-Pocasset and Christian Heritage.

Casady would meet up with the victor of the final quarterfinal match between No. 2-seeded Southwest Covenant and Chouteau-Mazie in the 3:30 p.m. semifinal on Friday.

Semifinal winners face off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday for a state championship.

Crossings Christian, ranked in the top 5 for much of the season,

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

Crossings Christian’s Delaney Sullivan passes to a teammate during last week’s regional tournament.

cruised to a pair of 3-0 sweeps against Chickasha in the regional semifinal and No. 13 Salina in the championship game.

“We have a great group of players,” said Knights coach Heather Ruiz. “They came in really focused. (Making state) has been our goal all season and they never got distracted.”

The Knights (21-11) boast four seniors in the starting lineup, including Delaney Sullivan, Sarah Clark, Allison Hickey and Aubree Jeffries. Juniors Sienna Spears and Kate Math-

ena, along with freshman Anna Waitman are also in the starting rotation.

This is a second straight state tournament berth for Crossings which lost to Rejoice Christian in the semifinals last year.

“All of our players are really solid,” Ruiz said.

Meanwhile, Casady (17-9) reached the state tournament in just its first season in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA).

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

Cyclones clip Chargers for HH title A battle of Fridayland cross country teams ended with rivals Casady taking first place and Heritage Hall coming in second in the boys’ division at the Heritage Hall Invitational last weekend.

The Cyclones also finished third and the Chargers were fourth in the girls’ team standings.

Four Fridayland athletes occupied spots in the top 5, with Casady’s Sam Rhoades leading the way in second place and Crossings Christian’s Trey Bishop in third.

Rhoades finished the 5-kilometer

course in 15:56.37 compared for 16:04.24 for Bishop.

Heritage Hall’s Will Blalock took fourth place and Casady’s Ayden Kerr placed fifth to round out the group.

The Cyclones added three more in the top 10, including Billy Mathis in eighth, Ashton Hale in ninth and Joshua Goggins in 10th place.

Meanwhile, the Casady and Heritage Hall girls boasted two each in the top 10.

Eva Scheer led the Cyclones in fifth placed, followed by teammate Hope Fahler in sixth place.

Coral Grimmett finished seventh for the Chargers and Zeffie Ellenburg came in ninth place.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Booster

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CALENDAR BALLET Oct. 27­29 • OKC Ballet Hamlet A contemporary ballet with Shakespearean roots, Stephen Mills’ Hamlet is based on the classic story of a young man and his incredible family drama. It features minimal sets, modern costumes inspired by designer Giorgio Armani and an emo­ tionally driving score

by American compos­ er Philip Glass. Filled with sleek sophistica­ tion and lots of action, audiences will be sur­ prised by this updated version of a classic story at the Civic Cen­ ter. Visit okcballet.org for tickets and details.

Dec. 7 • NUTCRACKER! NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet returns to the Rose State College Hudiburg Chevrolet Center. This year marks the 31st annual North American tour of this beloved family tradition, created by world­renowned bal­ let virtuosos, that brings together and illuminates the finest in the field. The 2023 production showcases a record number of international talent, starring principal dancers from the great opera houses of Ukraine and 40 world­ class artists from Japan, Italy, Turkey and more. This year holds exciting surpris­ es as it introduces a fresh character and

Oct. 27 • Oklahoma Opry The Oklahoma Opry will kick off its Brick by Brick Capital Campaign with an incredible night of music, with a VIP Reception including music by Zach Ray, followed by Wade Hayes in concert. Hosted by AGT winner, Darci Lynne and Jake FM's, Owen Pickard with spe­ cial appearance by Capital Campaign Hon­ orary Chair: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Mem­ ber and Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson.

The evening, graciously hosted by Brick­ town’s Oklahoma Ranch, promises to be a great time, with plenty of general admission tickets available at just $15 each. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Oklahoma Opry: Brick by Brick Capital Campaign. Get tickets at oklahomaopry.com. incorporates innova­ tive new choreogra­ phy that blends classi­ cal ballet with cutting­ edge circus tech­ niques. One of the highlights is the inclu­ sion of a talented Cyr Wheel artist, adding an intriguing element to the performance.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nutcracker.com.

CONCERTS Nov. 25 • Empire Strikes Back in Concert Calling all Star Wars fans ­ Brace your­ selves for an epic experience as the OKCPHIL presents Star Wars, Episode V ‐ The Empire Strikes Back in concert and performs the exciting John Williams score live with the movie. Get ready to relive all the thrilling moments of one of the greatest cinematic master­ pieces of all time and witness the magic come to life in a whole new way. Two performances at 2 and

8 pm. Get tickets at okcciviccenter.com.

THEATRE Oct. 10­15 • To Kill a Mockingbird See Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize­ winning masterwork at the Civic Center.

The New York Times Critic’s Pick To Kill a Mockingbird “the most successful Amer­ ican play in Broadway history” (60 Minutes).

Rolling Stone gives it 5 stars, calling it “an emotionally shattering landmark production of an American clas­ sic.” Tickets still avail­ able at okcciviccen­ ter.com.

THIS WEEKEND Oct. 13­15 • Street Rod Nationals Over 1,500 street rods, customs, muscle cars and street machines will be on hand at the State Fair Park for the 40th Annual Southwest Street Rod Nationals.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce

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MC Theaters have done it again. The company who beat out the studios and streamers to release the Taylor Swift concert movie just announced their next superstar launch, Beyonce. On Dec. 1, the concert film of Beyonce’s latest world tour, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce, will take over theaters and remain in residence there every weekend through the end of the year.

Beyonce, aka Beyonce Knowles-Carter, is the most awarded musician in Grammy history. She has won a record 32 Grammy Awards. She ties for the most nominations at 88 with her husband of fifteen years, rapper and mogul Jay-Z. He has won 24 Grammys and is hop-hop’s first billionaire, worth $2.5 billion according to Forbes.

Beyonce is also a financial powerhouse.

Live Nation Tours announced last week in Forbes that the singer brought in $579 million during her 56stop Renaissance tour, performing for 2.7 million fans in 39 cities from May to October.

Variety reports that Beyonce’s deal with AMC will give her a 50/50 split of the box office, the same deal offered to Taylor

Swift. And, the New York Times estimates that Beyonce will generate $4.4 billion for the American economy this year.

Beyonce’s relevance is far beyond the bank.

Few musicians match the cultural impact of her live performances like the Super Bowl and Coachella as well as her album releases, video albums, documentaries, and worldwide tours. She is a global fashion icon, with designers from every fashion house creating original couture for her and her dancers for each stop of her tour. She integrates fashion and culture into her shows and performances with more impact than anyone since Madonna in the 1980’s.

Not surprisingly, Beyonce is also directing this movie. Parkwood Entertainment, Beyonce’s production company, record label, and management firm founded in 2010, has allowed Beyonce to take control over every aspect of her career.

Through Parkwood, she released the con-

cert films HBO’s Life is But a Dream in 2013 and Netflix’s Homecoming in 2018. She also starred as the voice of Nala in the 2019 remake of The Lion King. For this film, Beyonce has promised to include behind-the-scenes access for the tour and album, the making of her album and music videos, and of course, her recent blockbuster tour.

All of this exciting news could not come at better time for AMC. Adam Aron, AMC’s CEO since 2016, announced on X, formerly Twitter, in September that AMC raised $325 million of new equity capital through the issuance of 40 million shares, making the company more solvent after quarters of dept had led to a near bankruptcy. He confirmed, “This material increase to our cash position means that any talk of immediate and imminent financial collapse right now by AMC is moot.” This weekend’s opening of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, with $100 million in pre-sales and a plan to stay in theaters through the fall, should keep that good momentum going until Beyonce swoops in for the holidays.

That’s show business!

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Paycom Center Events/Shows: Jason Aldean ­ Oct. 13 Nate Bargatze ­ Oct. 22 Luis Miguel ­ Oct. 26 Kevin Gates ­ Nov. 2 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks ­ Nov. 18­19 Rod Wave ­ Nov. 24 Cody Johnson ­ Nov. 30

Ringling Bros Show ­ Zoo Amphitheatre: All American Rejects ­ Civic Center Music Hall: To Kill a Mockingbird ­ Bluey’s Big Play ­ OKC Ballet’s Hamlet ­ Empire Strikes Back ­

Dec. 15­17 Oct. 14 Oct. 10­15 Oct. 17­18 Oct. 27­29 Nov. 25

Handel’s Messiah ­ Dec. 3 Tina Turner Muscial ­ Dec. 26­31 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Haunt the Zoo ­ Oct. 7­29 ARTonTAP ­ Oct. 13 FallFest ­ Oct. 14 Chris Young Concert ­ Oct. 14 OPUS XII ­ Oct. 14

Maestro’s Ball ­ 2023 Gilded Gala ­ The Other Mozart ­ Paseo Arts Awards ­

Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov.. 16­17 Nov. 16

Oklahoma History Center to hold annual Folklife Festival The 2023 Folklife Festival will be held inside the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 am - 3 pm. This event is free and open to the public and is designed to engage visitors with opportunities to experience other cultures and traditions. Visitors are there to participate in the activities, not just observe.

This community-wide event will celebrate and recognize what the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress has called “the everyday and intimate creativity that all of us share and pass on to the next

generation.” The “creativity” mentioned will come in the form of dancing, singing, crafts, food and more. A variety of food vendors, musical performers and educational resources will be present to offer their time and talents. There will also be several craft opportunities for attendees of all ages.

This program is funded in part

by Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily

represent those of OH or NEH. The 2023 Folklife Festival will coincide with the annual sale put on by the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Research Division. It will feature thousands of rare and out-of-print books, magazines, comics and vinyl records.

Visitors can shop for collectibles, puzzles and Oklahoma playing cards. Reproductions of historic posters, maps, photographs and more will be available. The Oklahoma History Center’s Museum Store will also have a sale on books and items made in Oklahoma during the Folklife Festi-

val. There is no admission required to visit either sale. All proceeds from both sales help fund and support the missions and programs of the Oklahoma History Center and Oklahoma Historical Society. Family memberships to the OHS will also be on sale for $50.

The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. It is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Please call 405-522-0765 or visit okhistory.org/historycenter for admission costs and group rates.

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GRANTS From Page 1 Calm Waters’ grant is $40,000 to create a grief support group and education program for medical students and residents at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. This Program is going to consist of two branches: grief-sensitivity education and training for medical students, and grief support groups for medical residents.

With $69,926, NewView plans to develop a one-of-a-kind NewView Print House that allows NewView Oklahoma to create tactile coloring books for all ages, educational materials, children’s books and other print materials designed specifically for Oklahoma’s low-vision and blind population.

Thick Descriptions, a science empowerment and cultural intelligence agency, receives $13,500 to fund a special program, Check Out a Human, to be used as a part of the STEAM Learning Journey.

TOUR From Page 1 Midtown’s Midtown Walkabout on Oct. 21.

The tour is to include a shuttle stop provided by Mercedes Benz, so Home Tour attendees can take part in food and drink specials as well as other fun activities in Midtown.

NewView Oklahoma’s Ashley Howard, VP of marketing and financial Development, presents a proposal for a NewView Print House for lowvision and blind Oklahomans.

This program is to offer a camp to tweens and teens teaching them how to become preservers of Oklahoma history.

With the inclusion of this year’s grant recipients, United Way of Central Oklahoma has committed $1,119,270 to 17 different programs as part of the Wayfinder initiative. In addition to Calm Waters and NewView, previous recipients include Pivot, Inc., The Oklahoma City for Com-

In 2023, the tour also has new hours! This year’s evening tour, on Saturday is to take place 4-8 p.m. and includes a cocktail party. Sunday hours are noon to 4 p.m. and includes a brunch provided by SSM Health.

The Home Tour is a self-guided, ticketed walking tour that allows attendees to visit several private, historic resi-

munity and Justice Youth Leadership Forum for Community Transformation, Goodwill Industries, Youth & Family Services, Mental Health Association of Oklahoma, Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, City Care, The Homeless Alliance, ReMerge, and YWCA of Greater Oklahoma City.

To learn more about United Way’s impact in central Oklahoma, visit unitedway-okc.org.

dences. A ticket holder may complete the tour on either Saturday or Sunday, or both days for a more leisurely pace. A shuttle is provided by Mercedes Benz to transport visitors from one home to another.

Visitors are to be greeted by knowledgeable volunteers who can provide historical facts and wonderful stories about the homes and the Heritage Hills neighborhood. Tickets are on sale at heritagehills.org.

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Dark Ride

A Thriller by Lou Berney Lou Berney is introducing his latest crime thriller, Dark Ride, and has recently held a reading through Full Circle Bookstore that highlights his interesting life since birth in 1964 in Oklahoma City. He began writing crime stories by typing them out on the laptop he took to local coffee houses. He actually used the Sirloin Stockade Murders of 1970 and the abduction of two girls from the Oklahoma State Fair in 1980 as the base for two stories. He was a teacher in creative writing through the 2000’s and taught crime fiction later at both the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. Among the many awards he has earned is the prestigious Edgar Award for Dark Ride.

This book features twenty-one-year-old Hardy “Hardly” Reed and several other under- thirty people in a very intriguing fiction of a not-yet-mature young man whose work ethic has earned his nickname of “Hardly.”

He is a likeable underachiever who sees a couple of children sitting alone on a park bench so as he checks them to see if they are all right, he discovers cigarette burns on both Pearl and her brother Jack Shaw. Hardly is horrified and begins to turn his attention to trying to help the youngsters who both look under the age of six or seven. He sets out to become an investigator

and track down their true story. For some reason, he is filled with the desire to help these kids.

Hardly attempts to get help from the Child Protective Services and other authorities but is not getting very far when he becomes moved to become more involved in the case.

Almost overnight he is suspicious of Nathan, the cruel father, Tracy, the mother, and begins to reach out to many of his own friends to help his search for saving the kids from injury and harm. Amazingly he develops investigation skills and finds that he is actually quite innovative and becomes a planner who can carry through his hunches in a professional mode.

The plot includes violence, graphic descriptions of attacks by the bad guys, misunderstandings of who is responsible for what is going on as well as finding out WHAT IS going on. Eleanor, and her grandmother, Felice (slightly older and more sexually aware than Hardly), jump into the story with their positive and negative inputs.

Much growth and understanding begin to direct the plans for legal and moral solutions to rescue the children.

Hardly and his friend Salvado hold steady to their purpose, and the focus shifts from dangerous to life saving episodes.

Dark Ride is fiction but so well written that a reader might think otherwise. It is a thriller, yes, and on many levels its description of abuse, the dark side of people are so realistic that they defy the reader to predict the end of the story.

Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.

Free to Live to host concert at Jones Assembly Nearly 300 dogs and cats at the state’s largest no-kill sanctuary will be supported by donations raised at a benefit auction and concert from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on Monday, Oct. 16 at the Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City.

Free to Live, is located in north Edmond and is home to many of the state’s homeless and unwanted cats and dogs. While the sanctuary facilitates adop-

tions of hundreds of pets each year, there are more than 100 cats and dogs that have become permanent residents of Free to Live due to special needs, age or health concerns.

As a nonprofit, Free to Live is supported entirely by donations.

Every year, as the organization grows and takes in more animals, the financial needs increase as well.

“We are committed to helping some of

Jesus House Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway Jesus House continues its tradition of providing a Thanksgiving meal to people in need in Oklahoma City.

On Friday, Nov. 17 from 8 - 10 am and Monday, Nov. 20 from 8 - 10 am, Jesus House will provide a frozen turkey or frozen ham and instant sides to families, enough to feed a family of four to five people.

Jesus House expects to provide 750 to 1,000 meals to the Oklahoma City community this year.

For 50 years, Jesus House has been providing “HOPE” to the hurting, hungry and addicted in Oklahoma City.

“We believe that nobody should worry about where their next meal will come from, so we are honored to help as many people as we can…God always provides,” said Jared Frazier, CEO of Jesus House. “We are asking for help with food donations or people can donate financially for this cause and Jesus House will purchase the necessary food items.”

The following food items can be donated to Jesus House to support its Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway: Frozen turkeys Instant gravy mixes Frozen ham Canned green beans Instant dressing Canned corn Instant mashed potatoes Canned cranberry sauce “We are so thankful for all the support we receive from our great city,” Frazier said. “Every year, the community steps up to help our brothers and sisters who need a helping hand. We couldn’t do what we do each day without the generous support we receive from the Oklahoma City family.”

For more information, or to schedule your food donation delivery, contact Jim Hopper or Russell Benson at (405) 232-7164 or visit Jesus House online at jesushouseokc.org.

Oklahoma’s most vulnerable dogs and cats find the second and sometimes third or fourth chances they need at life,” Free to Live Executive Director Reagan Hamlin said.

“Through rehabilitation and medical care these animals learn to trust humans again.

The biggest gift we can give each of them is time and proceeds from this event help us do just that.”

The event will

include live singo and auction, as well as a concert by The Wise Guys, the 5-time recipient of The Oklahoman Readers’ Choice Awards & Favorite Band.” Guests can also enjoy food and drink from The Jones Assembly while learning more about the animals of Free to Live. Valet parking is included in the ticket cost. Tickets can be purchased at freetoliveok.org/ wiseguys.

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AHA From Page 1 lives of women locally, nationally and globally.

Maternal health is the focus of the local 2023-24 Go Red for Women Movement. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. Pregnancyrelated deaths in the U.S. have risen nearly 140% over the last three decades – cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oklahoma persistently ranks among the states with the worst rates of maternal deaths in the U.S. Oklahoma's maternal mortality rate was

47.5 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

This is above the national average of 33 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Bailey lost her father to a heart attack about four and a half years ago when her father was 60.

“In that moment, my heart shattered into a million pieces,” said Bailey, one of three daughters left without their father that night.

“I couldn't bear the thought of my children growing up without their grandfather, or the immense pain my mother would endure.”

Her father’s father had also passed of a heart attack at age 59.

“It became painfully clear that had my dad been aware of the importance of seeking treatment, this heartbreak could have been pre-

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 13, 2023)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Claude Linda Rappaport BC-2023-22 Proposed project: Construction of an addition to an existing main dwelling & Façade change Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1506 Bedford Drive The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

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

Dated this 3rd day of October 2023.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Shane Murray BC-2023-25 Proposed project: Demolition and construction of a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6913 NW Grand Boulevard The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

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

Dated this 3rd day of October 2023.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Sam Gresham BC-2023-27 Proposed project: Construction of a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1509 Guilford Lane The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

vented. But fear silenced him, preventing him from speaking up and taking action,” Bailey added.

“This is why heart health matters.”

Bailey herself was diagnosed with a heart condition while she was pregnant at age 25. She was a member of the OKC Go Red for Women executive leadership team in 2022 and her commitment continues.

Her goal is to “make meaningful impact and positively transform lives through my involvement with Go Red for Women.”

Douglas’ father suffers from heart disease, and her daughter, Madison Duley, is in her third year as development director for the OKC Go Red for Women Movement. The American Heart Association is one of CHC’s largest national collaborators.

“In my day-to-day work for a nonprofit, I work to raise funds to improve health outcomes in underserved communities,” Douglas said.

“It made perfect sense for me to put my personal experience and passion behind this year’s Go Red for Women.”

“These women bring great professional expertise – and heart – to the cause,” said Mark Fried, executive director of the American Heart Association-OKC. “Their experience and leadership will make a notable impact on the lives of women in our community and the families that depend on them.”

Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health. More information can be found at OKCGoRed.heart.org.

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

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

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

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

Applicant: John Ford & Susan Sheilds BC-2023-23 Proposed project: Construction of an addition to an existing main dwelling

Applicant: Joseph & Marcia Hogsett BC-2023-24 Proposed project: Construction of an addition to an existing main dwelling

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6408 Briarwood Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1812 Dorchester Pl The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

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

Dated this 3rd day of October 2023.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Sam Gresham BC-2023-26 Proposed project: Demolition and construction of a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6717 Avondale Dr The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

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

Dated this 3rd day of October 2023.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Section 50-29 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding corner lots; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2023.

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

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

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

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

Dated this 3rd day of October 2023.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2023-19 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: Lot Three (3), in Block Forty-nine (49), of Nichols Hills, to Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1404 Canterbury Place. Current zoning is R-1-75.

The applicants desire to build an accessory building. For the proposed accessory building the applicants are seeking a 1’2 variance from the west side yard setback, leaving a 7’6 west side yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 18th day of October 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

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

Dated this 3rd day of October 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Section 50-140 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding allowed exterior wall building materials for the first floors of dwellings in the Residential Districts; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2023.

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

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

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

Dated this 3rd day of October 2023.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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Above: Jamiera Washington and Karrington Mitchell get together for a quick picture after a Youth in Action meeting. At right: On your mark, get set, GO! The Ferocious Bear Bustle begins.

Bears taking part in leadership programs

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ohn Marshall students are members of the Youth Leadership Exchange Program.

We have students that are members of the Leadership Skills program and Youth in Action. Leadership Skills is a program where students learn about personal leadership skills and community service. Youth in Action teaches students about community service by having them act as a mini-foundation to fund community improvement.

by Gabby James

JM JOURNAL JM student members are Kassidy Scott, Meghan Hand, Karrington Mitchell, Jamiera Washington and Dondric Williams.

“I am so excited to be a part of this program,” said senior Scott, “I love getting to know students from other

schools and working together to help our community.”

•The JM 5K Ferocious Bear Bustle was started to help fund the CJ Davis Memorial Foundation. This foundation was created following the tragic death of one of our students.

The foundation helps fund scholarships for JM students. Tinker Federal Credit Union helped sponsor the race and it was organized by several of our coaches, Edith Vickers, Mitch Brinlee and Anthony

Gardner. The JM Middle School cross country team, JMHS students, and the general public participated in the race.

The winners won a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificate.

One of the winners was from John Marshall, Derek Shaw. Derek is a junior and runs for the track team, so it was no surprise that he won.

Congratulations to Derek Shaw and all of the participants in the 5K race for running and supporting the CJ Davis Memorial Foundation.

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OPINION O UR S TAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

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

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

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

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

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Child welfare task force makes solid recommendations

By Joe Dorman President & CEO Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Earlier this year, on the first day of his second term of office, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order forming the Child Welfare Task Force.

Former Human Services Cabinet Secretary Justin Brown led the 12member task force. The membership was impressive, including current Human Services Director and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deb Shropshire, Sen. Jessica Garvin, and Rep. Mark Lawson. The group completed its mission last

week with the issuance of a 60-page report with suggested changes to improve the foster care system in Oklahoma.

Per the executive order, “one of a state’s most important responsibilities is to protect the lives and safety of its citizens. Paramount among these is protecting and enhancing the lives of our children. Some of the hardest and most challenging work that any state does is in child welfare. We must continue to meet this challenge head on.” We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) wholeheartedly agree.

The Child Welfare Task Force identified five primary goals for the state, each with actionable recommendations: 1. Expand resources and services to prevent families from entering the child welfare system.

2. Evaluate and implement strategies for supporting and enhancing family engagement.

3. Improve the effectiveness of the juvenile court system by enhancing stakeholder engagement.

4. Increase support and strengthen the role of foster parents to reduce closure rates and placement disruptions.

5. Expand the capacity of professionals that support families in the child welfare system.

Policy initiatives to make the recommendations a reality included: • Developing protocols and systems for shar-

ing information securely and efficiently between agencies, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

• Expanding schoolbased service workers to at-risk communities.

• Expanding and funding Medicaid benefits to 205% of the federal poverty level for biological parents with children in care or at-risk of being in care.

• Modernizing the state’s approach to individualized service plans.

• Developing a plan to implement parent, peer, and partner programs in at-risk communities.

• Executing the Family Representation and Advocacy Program across the state.

• Increasing financial support for foster families and improving respite support.

• Extending paid administrative leave for

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state employees who are foster parents when accepting a new child.

• Developing and providing specialized training for childcare providers for children and youth with complex needs, including trauma.

•Identifying and developing an approach to consistently train foster parent mentors throughout the state.

• Increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rate for outpatient behavioral health services for children and families in foster care, or at risk of entering foster care.

• Increasing the number of supporting staff, case aides, and child welfare assistants.

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that they can with limited resources. Much of the document suggests several ways to provide support to keep children from entering the system in the first place. Oklahoma has been one of the leading states for ensuring children do not reenter the foster care system, but we also rank very poorly for children waiting too long for a permanency decision by the court system, connecting children either with their biological families or the home where they will be placed.

There is no question implementing this report will require a commitment to boost funding for many of these areas, but this investment will guarantee greater promise for children at risk in Oklahoma. We at OICA say, “Well done!” to the task force for their work and insight.

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Lynn Institute/Harn Homestead

Homestead Social: A Night on the Prairie

Lynn Institute award winners, from left: Charles Dodson, community volunteer and Deputy 2 for Oklahoma County Commissioner Bryan Maughan, Legacy Award; Pastor Derrick Scobey, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Thomas N. Community Champion Award; Carrie Blumert, Oklahoma County Commissioner, Legacy Award; Brooke Coe, Chesapeake Energy manager of communications and external affairs and Kent Hanebaum, director of corporate facilities, Community Champion Award; and Steve Petty, Lynn Institute president and CEO.

Lynn Institute presents awards

- Photos by Rose Lane

The Homestead Social raised valuable funds for the historic Harn Homestead, the mission of which is to preserve the historic homestead of Mr. William Fremont Harn and to educate the public about the territorial years of Oklahoma. Dinner was served on the grounds of the homestead with entertainment by Adam Aguilar. From left: Jordan Hirst, Melissa Farrow, Brad Haines and Jenni Aguilar.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: Jennifer Puckett and Jeremy Tubb accepting posthumous Lynn Institute Board of Directors Award for their father, Jerry Tubb for more than 25 years services on the board. At left: Marc Edwards is honored with the Lynn Institute Board of Directors Emeritus Award for more than 25 years services on the board. With him is Betsy Brunstter, chairman of the Board of Directors.

Above: Vannessa Whitnah and Debbie Naifeh. At left: Adam Aguilar, who was chairman of the event, talks to the crowd about the importance of the Harn Homestead.

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American Cancer Society

Cattle Baron’s Ball

Close to $134,000 was raised by participants for the American Cancer Society as part of the Cattle Baron’s Ball. Above: Michelle Fair, Bailey McMahan and Stacie Cross support the Cancer Society. At left: Event Chairman Gail Huneryager. At right: Rebecca and Bob Thompson in their best western wear.

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

Above: Mucki Wright and Vickie Rankin. At right: Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein and Dr. Ron Sutor.

Above: Sue Binkowski and Dr. Joe Fallin.