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Hot Air Balloons fill the sky

By Vicki Gourley Publisher

The Albuquerque International Balloon Festival rated high on my bucket list for years. I finally witnessed the magic of the Balloon Fiesta this year.

More than 650 hot air balloons from around the world filled the sky on the mass, mass ascension.

New special shapes of balloons and firsttime pilots from all over the world, filled

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Stone to retire after 37 years

Village begins national search for city manager

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

The City of The Village has begun a nationwide search to replace current City Manager Bruce Stone, 69, who has announced his plans to retire Jan. 31 after 37 years as the chief administrative officer of the city.

Stone, who has a bachelor of arts degree in political science and government from Oklahoma State University, served as city manager of Stroud and Blackwell before being hired by The Village in June 1985. He has been city manager of the municipality for 37 years and five months.

At its last meeting, the

City Council unanimously approved a 12-page, fourcolor position profile recruitment solicitation announcing the open city manager position. Those

Nedra Funk is JLLS honorary chairmanCanterbury Voices wins American Prize

Canterbury Voices has been selected as the winner of the 2022 American Prize in Choral Performance in the community division. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competition in the Performing Arts is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the classical arts. The award is bestowed at professional, college/university, community and high school levels in a number of areas including composition, piano, voice, chamber music, conducting and ensemble performance.

Oklahoma's oldest and largest auditioned community chorus, Canterbury Voices, led by Artistic Director Randi Von Ellefson, began the submission and application process in July 2021 by providing hallmark selections from recent performances representing the artistic excellence of the chorus. Works submitted included excerpts from Carl Orff's “Carmina Burana” (2019), Duke Ellington's “Sacred Concert “(2019), Johannes

By Rose Lane Editor

Nedra Funk has been named the honorary chairman of the Girls Scouts Western Oklahoma’s Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon set for Feb. 16, 2023 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Brooke Haneborg and Kathy Frankenfield are the co-chairmen of the 19th annual event.

Named for the Girl Scouts’ founder, Juliette Gordon Low, JLLS raises funds and awareness to support Girl Scout programming throughout western Oklahoma. With the support of more than 500 community leaders and advocates each year, JLLS has raised more than $3.8 million for Girl Scouts since its beginnings in 2004,

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Barkley Biscuit Ward is a 6-year-old Mini Goldendoodle who loves riding through the carpool line with siblings Avery and Pierce Ward.

Parents Margo and Harper adore their apricotcolored furry friend.

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providing leadership and life skills for thousands of Oklahoma girls.

Funk was instrumental in the formation of Express Personnel Services and Oklahoma Temporary Services.

She is currently an owner of Express Employment Professionals.

With a passion for art and beauty, Funk also founded

Human Rights Commission formed

Our Cindy Nguyen, from Ward 2, and Rhonda Hooper, from Ward 8, have been named to Oklahoma City’s new Human Rights Commission.

The Commission is to be staffed by a compliance officer appointed by the city manager, who reports to the chief inclusion and diversity officer. An attorney from the Municipal Counselor’s Office serves as legal counsel for the compliance officer and the commission.

“We look forward to supporting the Commission by providing residents with conciliation services and ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity,” said Oklahoma City’s Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Shalynne Jackson. “I’m also

excited about the educational opportunities the group will offer the public, promoting equity and strengthening our cultural competence as a community.”

The first Commission meeting is set for January 2023.

Among other duties, the Human Rights Commission is to be responsible for addressing alleged harm to people who have been discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, familial status, genetic information, or disability related to employment, housing and public accommodations as provided by Oklahoma laws regarding discrimination.

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JLLS Luncheon CoChairman Kathy Frankenfield, Honorary Chairman Nedra Funk and Brooke Haneborg during a kick-off brunch for the event.

BRUCE STONE The Village City Manager

JLLS

Arden and Associates, a manufacturer of decorative and fine art.

“The two things most important to Nedra are her faith and her family,” organizers said. “She believes in a God who loves each of us and has given each of us talents for which we are responsible. This includes using these talents for the good of our families and society at large.”

Funk has given to many worthwhile organizations and has been with JLLS since its founding days.

“She is someone who always answers the call to help — never expecting anything in return,” the organizers said. “She has supported many Girls Scout campaigns over the years and strongly believes in our girls.”

For more information, call (405) 5284475 or email info@gswestok.org/jlls.

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Ally Glavas, Gayle Semnter and former Honorary Chairman Kay Gaebel at the brunch at Girl Scout Western Oklahoma’s Camp Trivera.

Kathy Williams with Farooq Karim who designed Camp Trivera.

Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma President and Ceo Janienne Bella rallys the troops during brunch.

Luncheon Committee members Becky Roten, Cristi Reiger and Catherine Armitage.

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FESTIVALS

Oct. 22 •

Tipi Raising

Don’t miss this free, action­packed competition unique to Indian Country at the First Americans Museum Festival Plaza. Ten teams of four people each will work without ladders to raise 18foot tipis from 11 am to 4 pm. Categories include men, women and youth. This event will also include performances from hoop and shield dancers. Everyone is welcome to participate in round and two­step dances. Details at famok.org.

Oct. 22 • Art of Beer

Join Oklahoma Contemporary for this free, family­friendly event, celebrating art, brewing and community with our Automobile Alley friends. Make and enjoy art, plus purchase beer from local Auto Alley breweries from 12 – 6 pm. Hang out in the shade, play lawn games, create and explore art ­­ and enjoy plenty of beer.

Oct. 28 • OktoberWest

Don your lederhosen or dirndl, and don’t forget your boots, for the return of OktoberWest, bringing music, dancing, food and beer for visitors 21and­over to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Oct. 28, from 6 ­ 10 pm. Activi­

Nov. 2 • Day One Luncheon

Join the OKC National Memorial and Museum on Day One as it continues to teach about the brutality of the attack and the tenderness of the response. We will begin 168 days leading up to April 19, 2023 and the 28th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing by remembering those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. Featuring A Better Conversation with the Oklahoma City Students of the Sit­In Movement. As we continue to teach about the impact of violence, we will share the stories of two moments in history in downtown OKC separated by five blocks and 37 years. Our story and the stories you will hear at the luncheon from those on the frontlines are as relevant today as they were when they occurred. Both are incredibly impactful and have changed our city and nation forever. Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, doors open at 11 am at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

ties include competition lawn games –such as cornhole and jumbo Jenga – dancing and a costume contest. Wear your best lederhosen or dirndl for a chance to win a prize. Admission is $25 dollars per person. A variety of beer, wine and spirits, as well as traditional German food will be available all night to those who purchase food and drink tickets at the event. Admission tickets must be purchased in advance at nationalcowboymuseum.org/o ktoberwest, or by calling (405) 839­7794. Reservations requested by Oct. 21.

THEATRE

Oct. 21 – Nov. 5 • Blithe Spirit Oklahoma Shakespeare opens Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, indoors in the intimate

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

McEntire ­Oct. 15

WWE Raw ­ Oct. 17

Baby Shark Live! ­ Oct. 29

Greta Van Fleet ­ Nov. 4

Turnpike Troubadours ­ Nov. 12

Judas Priest ­ Nov. 20

Trans­Siberian Orchestra ­ Dec. 8

black box theater at 2920 Paseo in the Historic Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City. The beloved smash hit of the London and Broadway stages conjures an evening of spirited and hilarious action. A socialite novelist, an eccentric medium, an unforgiving ex­wife and a shrewish spouse create non­stop supernatural hijinks in this world­class comedy. Audiences can expect an otherworldly evening of wit, sophistication and effervescent fun. Tickets at okshakes.org.

THIS WEEKEND

Oct. 16 • Fall Harvest Festival OKC Beautiful’s annual Fall Harvest Festival is from 2­5 pm at the Delmar Gardens Food Truck Park in the Farmers Market District.

Luke Combs ­ Dec. 9­10

Blake Shelton 2023 ­ March 17, 2023

Zoo Amphitheatre: Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21, 2023

Civic Center Music Hall: Marisela ­ Oct. 16 Happy 90th, John Williams! Nov. 4­5 Tootsie ­ Nov. 15­20

Fifteen years ago, I directed my first feature film. It was a campus thriller called Unsolved. I was studying for my Masters in Film at Oklahoma City University under the guidance of founding department chair Fritz Kiersch. We had worked together professionally and both believed that the best way to teach students how to make a movie was to actually make a movie.

For my graduate thesis project I cowrote a script, hired a handful of professional crew members to help train the students, and recruited sixty plus students to join our production as a summer class. With college students in front of and behind the camera, we made our feature film.

The plot of Unsolved centers around a student named Amanda who decides to investigate an unsolved murder on campus for her criminology class. The more she discovers, the more she exposes campus secrets, putting herself and everyone around her at risk.

I wrote the screenplay for Unsolved with my producing partner, Sean Lynch, who is now a film

professor at Oklahoma City Community College. We wanted to write a story that we could film entirely on campus and use college students for most of the acting roles.

The shoot went beautifully. Our Executive Producer and professor, Fritz Kiersch, ran a tight ship, ensuring that the production was well planned and executed like a professional set. Kiersch directed the original Children of the Corn, one of the all-time classic horror films. So, everyone on set was elated to have his advice and expertise.

The film, Unsolved, has been distributed internationally twice. But, the greatest outcome for the movie has been the number of student cast and crew members who have gone on to enjoy great careers in film: Nathan Gardocki, a Bishop McGuinness graduate who was our camera assistant on the film, now owns Oklahoma’s largest film equipment company,

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: The Rocky Horror Show ­ Oct. 5­30

Nathan Gardocki Productions. Jacob Leighton Burns, our first assistant camera, is now a cinematographer with 29 movie credits and an awardwinning writer and director. Zach Burns, who designed the poster, is now an editor, producer, and on-set photographer who just directed his first feature film.

And, Rick McKee, the musical prodigy who composed the original score for our film, is now a renowned professional composer for Disney and productions around the world.

Later this month, I will attend my first board meeting as a trustee for Oklahoma City University. I am humbled to join the ranks of the great industry and community leaders that have helped establish Oklahoma City University as vital to the growth and success of Oklahoma City. I am honored to represent the film department and the thriving Oklahoma film industry that has exploded since we made our feature film on campus fifteen years ago. And, I am excited to invite all of you back to experience the joy and excitement of our university, OCU! Go Stars!

Gala Under the Stars ­ Oct. 14 Stockyards Stampede ­ Oct. 15 Fall Harvest Festival ­ Oct. 16

Art of Beer ­ Oct. 22 OktoberWest ­ Oct. 28

3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre company in Oklahoma City presents the World Premiere of Eat, Slay, Leave written by Heather Meyer and directed by Artistic Director Amandanell Bold as the second NOIRE production of Season 4: REGENERATE. Performances are each Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm from Oct. 21 through Nov. 6. Tickets are on sale now at 3rdacttheatreco.com/ productions/eat-slay-leave.

In Eat, Slay, Leave, three women try to take a break from their busy late 30s lives by having a “self-care” weekend at a cabin in

the north woods of Minnesota. However, their misguided relaxation and rejuvenation methods conjure up supernatural forces that terrify them into facing the darkest parts of themselves in order to survive.

3rd Act’s production of this horror-comedy stars a dynamic cast of local talent including Kate Adams, Bailey Lucien, Dani Becker, Jacey Nichole and Brooke Howard and introduces Kim Burns. The Noire Season pushes boundaries for adult-only audiences. Content Advisory: This production uses fog and contains mature language and themes of

witchcraft and violence toward supernatural beings.

3rd Act consistently monitors COVID-19 safety and policies, with the safety of cast, crew, audience and staff among our top priorities. Mask requirements will be assessed and may or may not be required for audiences and/or cast during the production.

The theatre is located in the Shoppes at Northpark at NW 122nd and N. May Ave. More information is available at 3rdacttheatreco.com and on its Facebook page. Any questions may be directed to info@ 3rdacttheatreco.com or the box

office at 405-593-8093.

3rd Act Theatre Company was founded in 2018 and is celebrating its fourth season, REGENERATE, by providing quality productions that entertain, educate and enlighten through the shared experience of live theatre. Dedicated to inclusion through familyfriendly theatre, as well as works based on classic literature for all ages, demographics, and life experiences, 3rd Act Theatre Company offers real-world educational and professional experience to local artists and technicians aspiring to a life or career in the theatre arts.

Eat, Slay, Leave, what could possibly go wrong?

until the end of October to apply for the position. The council hopes to have the selection process completed by the second week of December.

“This is a high-profile position that requires us to ‘cast the nets wide’,” interim Ward 5 Councilman David Glover said during council discussions.

Former Councilman Stan Alexander, who represented Ward 3 for nearly 32 years during two stints of service, was in attendance and told the council, “I am proud to have been on the council that hired Bruce.”

“Bruce Stone brought this small community to a successful city, thriving and living among big city giants,” said Ward 2 Councilman Bubba Symes who is the most tenured member of the current council. “This less than threesquare mile city is alive and well between Oklahoma City and Edmond and enjoying the small city life with great benefits.

“As Bruce grew, so did our Village,” he said. “We can thank him for his skilled leadership and setting the bar and standard so high. The new city manager will inherit a great city, ready for a qualified leader to continue and expand the leadership process.

“I would like to see a person with really great people skills take over the management position,”

PRIZE

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Brahms’ “Ein deutsches Requiem “(2020), and a Canterbury Chamber Voices performance from the summer of 2020 at the Oklahoma History Center.

The American Prize

said Symes. “In today’s leadership positions it’s not just what you know and how smart and qualified you are, it’s the human factor, how you relate to your employees and how you lead by example and character. How you lead with a servant heart. Respect is earned and how a leader deals with so many different personalities and other skilled employees is so important.”

The position profile calls the city manager position “A Great Opportunity,” and describes The Village as, “a first-ring suburban city. An established, vibrant suburban community experiencing active economic reinvestment and stable population growth.

“The Village is considered a welcoming city that could be described as multi-cultural, socioeconomically diverse, caring and active in community affairs,” the profile continues. “Quality of life is a priority for the City of The Village and the quality services it provides to the community consistently receives favorable ratings from the city’s citizens.”

The job solicitation describes the city as “a full-service city serving a diverse population through the work of 76 excellent employees, with a total general fund budget of $18,715,609 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

“The citizens of The Village have benefited from a consistently healthy economy and positive record of sales tax growth,” the document states. “For several consecutive fiscal years, the city has been at or near record levels of

categories not yet announced: Canterbury is also a national finalist in the Virtual Performance category for “Of Perpetual Solace,” performed in May, 2021. Dr. Edward Knight, composer-inresidence and director of music composition at Oklahoma City University, is also nominated

sales and use tax revenue. The Village’s city employees are highly valued and are provided career opportunities, benefits and incentive programs that result in a very low employee turnover rate.”

The document says, “This is an excellent career opportunity for a collaborative and visionary leader to live and work in a respected small community with a promising future in the heart of the vibrant Oklahoma City metropolitan area.”

“Because of the structure of our government which provides for a strong city manager, we need somebody with great managerial skills,” said Ward 4 Councilman Sean Cummings. “I would like to see somebody that has had vision in another city. Then been able to accomplish what their vision was.

“I don’t care if the new city manager is male or female or 35 years old or 70,” he said. “I would just like them to be open minded enough to enjoy the ride, knowing full well it’s extremely difficult to follow behind somebody that has been there for nearly four decades.

“I think this transition is probably the biggest thing that’s happened in The Village in decades,” Cummings said. “The Village has had such a Renaissance in the last seven or eight years. We have to figure out are we still having a strong growth phase? Or are we moving into a management phase. Whoever the new City Manager is must be able to navigate whichever path the city goes. I’m excited to see it happen!”

for “Of Perpetual Solace,” and is a finalist in the Composition Category.

Season 2022-23 marks a pivotal year with Canterbury Voices. Dr. Ellefson will retire at the end of May 2023, having served as the longest serving artistic director in Canterbury's 54 years. Can-

terbury began its season on Oct. 9 with Felix Mendelssohn's “Elijah,” a collaboration with choirs from Oklahoma City University, Canterbury Youth Voices Chorale, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and semi-staged by Michael Baron, producing artistic director of Lyric Theatre.

Sports Weekly

McGuinness hosts Carl Albert in pivotal clash

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Each year’s football game between McGuinness and Carl Albert quite often determines which team gets a leg up on its quest for a district championship.

This season proves to be no exception as the Irish and Titans enter this Friday’s contest in a tie for the lead in District 5A-2.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at McGuinness’ Pribil Stadium.

“Carl Albert is Carl Albert,” Irish coach Bryan Pierce said. “They are an extremely talented team.”

The undefeated Irish (6-0, 3-0) are coming off a thrilling 30-27 victory at Guthrie, as kicker Will Kilgallon connected on a 29-yard field goal as time expired.

“Anytime you can go to Guthrie and get a win, it’s a big deal,” Pierce said.

Both teams were tied with just over a minute left in regulation, and McGuinness worked its

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way down the field for a potential game-winning score.

Kilgallon missed his original attempt of over 40 yards, but the Bluejays were flagged for roughing the kicker which gave the Irish another shot.

Meanwhile, Carl Albert (4-2, 3-0) cruised to a 70-18 victory at Southeast last week. The Titans are set to host Guthrie next week.

So far this season, the McGuinness offense has scored 275 points in six games and

WEEK 7 SCHEDULE

Friday, October 14

Western Heights at Casady

Deer Creek at Lawton

Carl Albert at McGuinness

Thursday, October 13

Crossings Christian at Chandler Dickson at Heritage Hall

John Marshall at Woodward Mount St. Mary at Perkins-Tryon

PC North at Capitol Hill

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

at least 30 points in each contest.

“We feel really confident in our offense to

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score some points,” Pierce said.

Quarterback River Warren conducts the

Irish on offense.

“He’s really come into his own,” Pierce said of his junior signal-caller. “He has gained much more confidence in running our offense and is throwing the ball really well.”

McGuinness also boasts a formidable running attack with senior tailback Michael Taffe and a senior-dominated offensive line.

Receiver Tyrell Bruner has emerged as one of Warren’s favorite targets in the passing game.

Bears rally past Shawnee for 1st win

Trailing 13-0 at halftime, the John Marshall football team erupted for three touchdowns in the second half to rally for a 22-13 win over Shawnee last Thursday night in a non-district game at Taft Stadium.

Kylin Drennon got the rally started with an exciting 96-yard

kickoff return to open the third quarter and closed the period with a 5-yard TD run.

Quarterback Dorien Middleton connected with Derrick Lawrence for a 9-yard TD to put the game away for John Marshall (1-5).

LATE FG LIFTS IRISH BY GUTHRIE

In a tie game with less than a minute left in regulation, McGuinneeded to put together a quick drive to set up for a potential gamewinning score.

The Irish (6-0, 3-0 District 5A-2) did exactly that and kicker Will Kilgallon nailed a 29-yard field goal as time expired to propel them to a 30-27 win at Guthrie last Friday.

All four McGuinness touchdowns came on the ground, including tailback’s Michael Taffe runs of one and 63 yards to go along with a 46-yard scamper by J.P. Spanier and a 13yarder by Peter Bilicki.

KNIGHTS BLANK STAR SPENCER

Dominating from the start, Crossings Christian cruised to its first district win in a 32-0 triumph last Friday night at Star Spencer.

Quarterback Nate Rouse accounted for three touchdown passes to lead the Knights (4-2, 1-2 2A-2). Rouse opened the game with a 14-yard pass to Payton Brady and hit Bennett Baker for TDs of 13 and six yards.

Baker and tailback Justin Walraven also added a pair of 1-yard

scoring runs.

CHARGERS RUN OVER DOUGLASS

Heritage Hall cruised to a 41-8 victory at Douglass on Friday, as the Chargers improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in District 3A-2.

ANTLERS FALL AT CHOCTAW

Unable to get its offense on track,

John Marshall’s Kylin Drennon enjoyed a big night against Shawnee, as he scored two touchdowns in a 96-yard kickoff return and 5-yard run.

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Knights earn spot in state tourney

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Keyed by a balanced attack, the Crossings Christian volleyball team enters the Class 3A state tournament this weekend with confidence.

“We started off the season well and won a couple early tournaments,” said secondyear coach Bryan Mosley. “We were able to win enough games to host a regional and make it to state.”

The 3A No. 4 Knights (20-13) opened state against Okay last Thursday morning at Sapulpa High School.

With a win, they would advance to the semifinals at 11:30 a.m. Friday against the Rejoice Christian-Corn Bible winner. The championship match is set for 11 a.m. Saturday.

“It’s very exciting (to make state),” said Mosley. “We’re confident in being able to get that first win (against Okay) and move on to face Rejoice.”

Rejoice Christian upended Crossings in a

CLASS 3A TOURNAMENT

Thursday, October 13

Game 1: Metro Chr. vs. Summit Chr., 9:30 a.m.

Game 2: Crossings Chr. vs. Okay, 11:15 a.m.

Game 3: Amber-Pocasset vs. Holland Hall, 1 p.m.

Game 4: Rejoice Chr. vs. Corn Bible, 2:45 p.m.

Friday, October 14

Game 1 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner, 9:30 a.m.

Game 2 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15 Semifinal Winners, 11 a.m.

Note: All games played at Sapulpa High School.

regional tournament last season to keep the Knights out of state.

Senior Gracie Maschmeier and sophomore Delaney Sullivan lead the way as team captains for the 2022 season. Freshman Aubrey Jefferies also earned her way into the starting lineup.

“We really focused on developing a diversified lineup,” the coach said. “It helps keep our opponents guessing and not focus on any specific players.”

Crossings Christian earned a spot at state after outlasting Chisholm for a 3-2 victory in a regional championship match last

game with a 2-yard pass to Mason Smith in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.

week. They also rolled to a 3-0 triumph over Tipton in the semifinal.

However, both Harding Charter Prep and Heritage Hall saw their seasons end with losses in a 4A regional at Cascia Hall.

The Eagles (7-13) endured a 3-0 loss to host No. 6 Cascia Hall, while the Chargers (518) suffered a 3-1 setback to No. 11 Bethany.

ROCKETS, IRISH CRUISE TO TITLES

Mount St. Mary and McGuinness cruised to 5A regional tournament titles last Monday.

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yarder to Cole Phillips.

Kicker Braden Gerard added a 23-yard field goal and made all three extra-point attempts.

Southmoore ends season for Antlers

Hampered by six errors, the Deer Creek softball team suffered a season-ending 8-2 loss to host Southmoore in a Class 6A regional “if necessary” contest last Thursday afternoon.

Kennedy Warlaw batted 2-for-4, including a solo home run in the top of the fifth inning, and scored twice to lead the Antlers (28-12).

Caylee Mann and Mara Davis belted two hits each, while Ashlee Hogg and Maddie Oakley accounted for the other two hits.

Pitcher Jaiden Coffey allowed eight runs, only one of which was earned, on 10 hits over six innings to take the loss.

Deer Creek also fell to the SaberCats by a 95 count in the regional final on Thursday. The Antlers opened the tournament with an 8-0

win over Norman and a 2-1 triumph against Southmoore.

PANTHERS FALL TO MUSKOGEE

Leading by three runs heading into the final two innings, PC North saw Muskogee erupt for five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to end the season with an 8-6 loss in the consolation semifinal of a 6A regional at Broken Arrow.

Alyna Frazier went 3-for-4 with a double, drove in a run and scored twice to lead PC North (8-26). Brylee Brungardt-Davis and Donajha Stubbs collected two hits each, as Brungardt-Davis had an RBI triple and scored twice and Stubbs doubled to drive in two runs.

Angel Franklin, Kaira Coleman and Emily Jordan accounted for the other three hits, with Franklin and Coleman scoring a run each.

Franklin gave up

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Cyclones sweep way to title at OBU

eight runs on seven hits and struck out four over six innings to take the pitching loss.

The Panthers opened the regional with a 10-3 loss to host Broken Arrow.

ALTUS TOO MUCH FOR IRISH

Limited to just three hits, McGuinness saw its season come to end an end with a 7-1 loss to Altus in a 5A regional tournament consolation matchup.

Ariana Maxwell blasted a solo home run in her first at-bat to lead the Irish (10-17).

Molly Taylor and Abbie Pefferman accounted for the other two hits.

Pitcher Julia Coats allowed seven runs on nine hits and recorded two strikeouts over seven innings for the loss.

McGuinness opened the regional with a 6-4 loss to host Guthrie but rebounded for a 3-1 win over Altus in a consolation contest.

Deer Creek’s undefeated season came to an end last Friday night with a 28-16 loss at Choctaw.

The Antlers (5-1, 2-1 6A-II-2) were held in check before kicker Adrian Arambula nailed a 40-yard field goal for their first points in the third quarter.

Tre Miller returned a fumble 23 yards for a touchdown, and quarterback Grady Adamson finished off the

HASKELL DOWNS CYCLONES

Despite holding a halftime lead, Casady didn’t reach the end zone in the second half on the way to a 27-24 loss at Haskell last Thursday night.

Quarterback Conner Richards accounted for all three touchdowns to lead the Cyclones (3-3). The senior connected with Ian Wallis for two TD passes and a 23-

N. ROCK CREEK TOPS ROCKETS

Mount St. Mary’s trip to the east part of the state proved to a difficult one as it endured a 28-15 loss at North Rock Creek.

Quarterback Joe Krug scored two touchdowns, including a 9yard run and 23-yard pass to Karter Dumont.

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Sweeping the meet with six runners occupying the top six spots, the Casady boys cross country team captured the Class 3A division championship at the OBU Invitational last week.

Larry Mathis led the way with the individual title, completing the 5kilometer course at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in 16 minutes, 26.29 seconds.

Teammate Ashton Hale finished nearly a minute behind Mathis for second place.

Ayden Kerr placed third, followed by David Craine in fourth, Joshua Goggins in fifth and Billy Mathis in sixth place. Grey Guzzy and William Jacobs grabbed spots inside the top 15 in 11th and 13th places, respectively.

The Casady girls boasted three athletes in the top 25 to place fourth in the 5A/6A division at OBU. Hope Fahler paced the trio in eighth place, with Eve Scheer finishing in 17th and Madeline Fares taking 19th place.

CHARGERS WIN HHALL INV.

With five athletes in the top 15, the Heritage Hall boys cruised to the Heritage Hall Invitational title and the Charger girls took second.

Jackson Fowler earned the individual championship with a winning time of 16:13.53 over the 5K course. Teammates Will Blalock and Finn Martin took sixth and seventh place, respectively, while Ethan Leger was 12th and Calvin Zenner came in 14th place.

The Charger girls, meanwhile, had five runners in the top 25 and Harding Charter Prep added another to finish fifth in the team standings.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

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.

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.

NICHOLE M. GILLETT JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Teresa Becker Deputy (SEAL)

Respectfully submitted: /s/ Lisa R. Howard, OBA#21040 Lisa R. Howard, PLLC P.O. Box 12428 Oklahoma City, OK 73157 (405) 943-2500 lisa@attorneylisahoward.com Attorney for Adoptive Petitioners

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 14, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case No: PG-2022-819

In the matter of the ) Guardianship of) D’Angelo Johnson, a minor)

NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that Barbary Placker has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor D’Angelo Johnson DOB 11-06-2006, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Gillett Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 1 day of November 2022, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 3 day of October, 2022.

NICHOLE M. GILLETT

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Teresa Becker, Deputy (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 14, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-1921

RE: The name of:)

NICHOLS

The

Simberly Butler)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Simberly Butler has petitioned to change his/her name to Simberly Vongdara.

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

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 14, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-1950

IN RE: The name of:) Mitchell Blaine Leasure)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Mitchell Blaine Leasure has petitioned to change his/her name to Mitchell Blaine AgnewLeasure.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 16 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/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 14, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2022-1932

IN RE: The name of:) Cora L. Williams)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Cora L. Williams has petitioned to change his/her name to Cora Lynn Edwards.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:00 o’clock P.M. on the 16 day of November, 2022, before Judge Mai 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/L.Bell By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

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For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a 3’11’’ variance to the west side yard setback, leaving a 5’ 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 19th day of October, 2022 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 4th day of October, 2022.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Join OLFC for a ghoulishly good time

No one throws a costume party like Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and this year they are taking on Halloween! Do you have what it takes to win the Glitziest Goblin or Ghoul Contest while raising money for foster children and families? Pick out your favorite glam costume and get your tickets for OLFC Glitz, Goblins & Ghouls Gala today!

The night will include cocktails, plated hors devours, a costume contest, music, dancing and much more.

Proceeds from this year’s Glitz, Goblins, & Ghouls will support OLFC’s organizational needs and special events for foster children and families. It also supports year-round efforts to

educate and provide life skills to foster children who are aging out of foster care without permanency.

As with all OLFC events, they depend on our community and YOU for financial sponsorship, in-kind donations, auction items and to attend its events, to raise funds and awareness for the needs of abused and neglected children and families in our community. OLFC believes that if you have a place in your heart for the needs of a child, they have a place for you to help!

The gala is at Will Rogers Theatre, 4322 N. Western Ave. from 7 – 11 pm. Tickets are $30. To purchase tickets and sponsorship packages go to olfc.org.

Congratulations, OK City Chorus!Calling all ghosts and ghouls!

Feed your spirit by supporting ARTSPACE’s free programming at the spookiest fundraiser and celebration of the year! This event will feature delectable drinks and snacks, dancing and carnival activities. Get an exclusive preview of the companion exhibition, the Exquisite Corpse, a collaborative show by 12 local artists. Don’t forget to come dressed to impress for the costume contest as well.

Originally invented by surrealists in the early 1900s, the exquisite corpse is a game in which players write on a sheet of paper, fold it to conceal part of the drawing, and then pass it to the next player for further contribution.

Throughout the decades, the game has evolved into many

meanings and themes, and here at ARTSPACE, our exquisite corpse resides as a collaborative exhibition and fundraiser.

For this exhibition, 12 individual artists have been asked to carve three pieces of the linoleum to create a corpse. The three body pieces will be interchanged with each other to create the Exquisite Corpse.

This creative event transforms the traditional fundraiser into an out-of-this-world celebration.

ARTSPACE will host a live auction which will include items such as dinners, exclusive vacations and art. Try

your luck in an exclusive tequila and wine pull hand-picked by Phil Clayton.

Parking is available at the North Entrance. However, ARTSPACE highly recommends using a ride-share service such as UBER or Lyft.

Purchase tickets or become a sponsor at 1ne3.org. There are only 150 tickets available, don't miss out on the most riveting event of the year.

While the All Hallows Eve Celebration on Oct. 29 is a ticketed event (7-11pm), The Exquisite Corpse Exhibition (Oct. 29 to Dec. 31) will always be free to the public.

The OK City Chorus won the gold medal in the Mid-Size Chorus Division of the Sweet Adelines International Competition. OK City Chorus sings four-part, a cappella harmony and is an Allied Arts member agency. The chorus is the current champion of the sevenstate area of Region 25 and is scheduled to compete in the Sweet

Adelines International Competition. OK City Chorus’ upcoming public performance will be its Christmas show on Dec. 6.

The OK City Chorus has a 60-year history of providing outstanding, show-stopping entertainment. Made up of almost 70 women from cities throughout Oklahoma, its goal is to preserve the American art

form of 4-part, a cappella, barbershop music by “harmonizing the world.”

All rehearsals are open to the public and to potential new members, so why not pay them a visit? They rehearse every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm, at First United Methodist Church (First Church), 131 NW 4th St.

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 14, 2022)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending the Nichols Hills Subdivision Regulations regarding submittals for Deed Approval applications; 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 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 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 5th day of October, 2022.

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

Locally-owned Business Directory

Debbie South

RE/MAX Preferred

9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

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

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 journeyquilts.com

23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com

Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com

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

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

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

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the sky. The shapes ranged from Humpty Dumpty and a Lady Bug to traditional, colorful stripes.

Wind was a problem this year. The balloons cannot launch in wind more than 10 mph. By evening the winds increased and we did not get to see the “glow” where they are all tethered with their flames burning.

Zooming through Albuquerque on I-40, you do not realize the quaintness of the old town and elegant dining options.

Dear Wise Elder: My husband and I have four children, but each one lives in another state. We have a great relationship, talk regularly and see them on holidays. We’d like to be near, but we don’t want to move. What are the options for our future?

Dear Far Away: As we age, we will all need someone close at hand.

Someone nearby (not more than 20 minutes away) to check on us in person, frequently.

Someone with the ability to be honest and make common sense judgments. So, you have some decisions to make. Move to where your children are and develop new friendships of your own there. Or, talk with your children about moving

where you are – permanently. With many occupations which allow working remotely, this is entirely possible. A third option is to select a younger adult you trust who lives nearby and who is willing to be your advocate, close friend and power of attorney. - Courtesy of Villages OKC, villagesokc.org (405)990-6637

CAUCUS

Royalty crowned

Putnam City North

Homecoming Queen

Cadence Phillippi and King Jeremiah Moore were crowned during halftime of a football game against Northwest Classen. The Panthers pulled away in the third quarter to shut out the Knights, 34-0.

Rocket One Act team wins regional, tech award

by Kedon Gumerson

Mount St. Mary’s drama department competed at the One Act regional competition with their play “937” by Don Zolidis, which follows the true story of the tragedy of the S.S. St. Louis.

The Rockets had

amazing results, as they won their region and won the outstanding tech award (which is for the set, lighting, and sound)! Five out of the 11 all star-cast members were all from

Mount St. Mary, giving the Rockets more members than any other school attending.

These were Hanna Andreassan, Diego Cardenas, Andrew Cleary, Greiner

Gumerson and Kedon Gumerson. It was the absolute best-case scenario for the Rocket One Act team, as they now look to take state at Choctaw High School on Oct. 29.

ctober 14 Bruce Bell Margaret Holt

Patricia Jones

Leisa Mayberry

Rob Northwood

October 15

Covin Conrady

Tonya Fondren

Will Hooten

Burke Johnson Julie Metheny

Aaron Miller

Gene Wilson

October 16

David Browne

Stephanie Cathcart

Jan Eden

Fred Lybrand

Robert Mitchell Rosie Nichols Susan Seely Jennifer Semtner

October 17

Maurine Boatman

Ann Dorn

Lizanne Garrett

Trevor Lawrence

Gwen Nienan

Tina Porterfield

Joan Pryse Shelley Ryland

Sue Timberlake October 18

LuAnn Cravens

Caleb Dawkins

Jess Felder

Cynda Ottoway

Sheehy

Bonnie Seabourn

Leslie Spears

October 19

Stephanie Barr

Frances Boatright

Bruce Bockus

Robert Finley

Kova McLean

Terri Peoples

Patrick Rooney

October 20

Beau Barnes Janice Cramer

Anne Gray Conner Helms

Hank Herron Jackie Leonardi

Turner Rooney Cindy McCurdy

Bonnie Lyn Fite

Danny King Matthew McAfee

Rhonda Stanley Mickey Sullivan

Pack Brown Barbara A. Coffman Susan Hill Richard Welch

ROCKET REPORT

The Rocket One Act team with its awards from the regional competition.

by Richard Clifton,

Women’s Leadership Society

The United Way of Central Oklahoma hosted its Women’s Leadership Society Annual Luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The society focuses on developing new leadership for the community through encouragement of intergenerational interaction and mentoring. At right: United Way President and CEO Debby Hampton, United Way Board Chairwoman Sherri Lance and Women’s Leadership Society Steering Committee Co-Chairman Meg Salyer.

At the luncheon, in photos clockwise, starting at left: Cathy Colton and her mom Barbara Cooper; Cathy Keating, Jane Gamble and Hillary Farrell; and WLS Co-Chairman Cynda Ottaway.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Patty Gasso, University of Oklahoma softball coach, second from right, was the featured speaker during the luncheon. She was brought to the luncheon by Judy Love, center, who is joined by her family, son-in-law John and daughter Jenny Love Meyer and granddaughter Caroline Ikard. Gasso spokes on the need to empower young women.

Look

Police versus fire for the benefit of Special Olympics

Police participants were: Shari Dixon, Josiah Hembrough, Justin Botkin, Taylor Harrill, Lukas Cary, Nick Hanson, John Kingry, Ryan Jacobson, Matt Butcher, Vernon Green, William Maddex, Roberto Vargas, Russ Landon and Travis Haberman. The fire department team included Dayton Ries, Ben Melman, Nate Trent, Gil Rahrig, Bobby Locklear, Canaan Coy, Darrod Bomhak, Tanner Hoss, Kolt VanMeter, Andrew Bowman, Todd Higgins, Jonathan Willman, Haiden Moxley and Chris Brigan.Also in the photo is Kasen the Special Olympian and Matt Love, who is The Village city prosecutor and who umpired the game. The fire department won the game 18-8. With funds donated at the game and The Village FOP Lodge 222 and The Village Fire Fighters Association Local 3958 matching those funds, $900 was raised for Special Olympics Oklahoma. Casady School hosted the game . First Liberty Bank donated bottles of water, Gatorades and chips for all in attendance. This was the third year the departments have played the game, first year raising funds for Special Olympics and look to make it an annual event.

by Cathy Schultz

Grimes crowned queen

Senior Homecoming week concluded with senior Maureen Grimes being crowned queen and the Irish defeating Lawton Ike, 49-15.

The student body nominated Grimes, escorted by Grant Eakins, as queen out of eight senior candidates and their escorts. Blayne Schwarz, former junior homecoming queen, and MJ Darby crowned Grimes.

“It feels so awesome, I was not expecting it,” Grimes said. “It’s exciting and amazing.”

Throughout the week prior, the court and students participated in many activities: slip and slide kickball, the court parade and a movie night on the softball field. The court also led a service project collecting items for the women’s shelter. During the school days, students had the opportunity to participate in various dress up days, including pajama day, spirit day and twin day.

“My favorite event was the slip and slide kickball,” Grimes said. “It was really

fun, and we all got to bond and have fun with each other.”

In addition to Grimes, Eakins and Darby, the court, nominated by the senior class, included Emily Healy escorted by Jackson Cassil, Reese Roberts escorted by Harrison Wright, Maddie Smith escorted by Jack Dolan, Avery Payne escorted by Brett Jacobs, Natalie Waddell escorted by Noah Rice, Grace Smallwood escorted by Patrick Offiah, and Olivia LaForge escorted by Amir Sweis.

Ambassador program helps Casady students to thrive

A s the school year begins, Casady’s Student Ambassador Program is facing an eventful schedule.

Casady’s admission team envisioned the program as a bridge between administration and students to welcome prospective families to Casady. Upper Division students applied to be a part of the program and underwent an orientation that outlined the specific requirements and expectations for the year.

Last year I had the opportunity to participate in this program and the various events that the admission team had us attend, but this year is slated to be exceptional. The admissions committee is organizing additional activities that will require student ambassadors to communicate

Twenty-three Fridayland high school students are among 50 from around the state serving as the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s 10th class of Teen Leaders.

The program helps selected students learn

Contest helps students take part in PHIL tribute concert

Some of the most iconic moments in movie music have come from composer John Williams. The OKCPHIL celebrates Williams with its first Pops concert, “Happy 90th, John Williams.”

It is to be presented Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 & 5 at 8 p.m. at Civic Center Music Hall.

Golden Globe-nominated composer Brian Byrne is conducting and arranging the Williams tribute and has created an idea to get a younger generation involved.

“I always try to make orchestral shows fun and inspiring for all ages,” Byrne said. “I try to imagine myself in the audience as a kid or an audience member and imagine what it is that might inspire me. This is my first show with the OKCPHIL so I want to try to connect with the local audience in a meaningful way.”

Orchestras all over are celebrating Williams’ 90th birthday, so Byrne said he wants to make this show unique to Oklahoma.

“I thought it would be a fun idea to encourage kids of all ages to draw or paint some of the famous characters from movies that John Williams scored,” Byrne added. “And they might get to see their artwork on a giant screen as the OKCPHIL plays Williams’ amazing music. A lot of these characters are fantastical or super heroes, so it lends itself to engaging young kid’s imaginations.”

Williams work includes films like “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Indiana Jones” and of course films from the Star Wars franchise.

“This contest I think is a nice way to expose kids to symphonic music and art and encourage them to use their own imaginations,” Byrne said. “To show them we all have the power of the imagination, and for some it can become a profession or a way of life— regardless of where you’re from.”

by Anh Thu Nguyen

with possible new students, especially those entering the Upper Division, about our 75th Anniversary celebrations. Additionally, Student Ambassadors are charged with assisting “shadows,” or prospective students that spend the day in the life of an Upper Division student.

Student ambassadors are diverse in their courses, athletics and extracurricular activities which provides a full range of showcased opportunities.

I had the opportunity to speak with Associate Director of Admission & Enrollment Management and Ambassador Club Leader Michael Cooper about the purpose and potential of the Ambassador Club.

“We created the Ambassador pro-

about biomedical research, leadership, the fundamentals of nonprofit fundraising and development, board structure and networking, as well as using social media for good.

Fridayland students

and their schools are:

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School — Avary Cronic, Rachel Tate, Margot Knudtson, Zitali Armenta, Isabella Kosters and Laura Wright.

Casady School —

gram to help us with Shadow Days and events,” he said. “We know that one thing prospective families and students want is an authentic look at the Casady experience and it is the biggest benefit that our Student Ambassadors bring to the Casady Community.”

The authenticity behind each student ambassador is key to conveying the larger meaning of Casady’s message and overall approach to education and student development.

“We are excited to have students help us with Shadow Days, Open Houses, School Nights, and our Future Cyclone Night event around the lake,” Cooper said about the potential schedule. “I am working with the 75th Anniversary team to find ways that our Student Ambassador program can help with that this year. So hopefully more to come!”

Ria Sachdev, Ava Sachdev, Robert Evans and Nonie Reding.

Classen High School of Advanced Studies at Northeast — Sofia Acuña, Parinita Varshney, Danny Ly, Jenna Chan and Malavika Shylesh.

All young artists from K-12 are encouraged to submit their artwork by Oct. 19 to okcphil.org/create. Most of the artwork is to be shown in a slideshow presentation during the performances. Students who submit their work also receive a complimentary ticket to select OKCPHIL performances and their families receive a 50 percent discount, subject to availability.

The students who are chosen to be featured artists are to receive complimentary tickets for themselves and their families to attend the “Happy 90th, John Williams” program.

“By simply being exposed at a young age to the excitement and energy created by a live orchestra, we will be creating lifelong memories for children,” Byrne said. “It is so important that kids can hear and see the power of the live orchestra and the energy it creates. That energy has to go somewhere, and I’m hoping some of it will remain in kid’s memories for a long time.”

Crossings Christian School — Gracie Maschmeier.

Deer Creek High School — Sudiksha Sugunan.

Harding Charter Preparatory High School — Ciara Patterson.

Heritage Hall High School — Eli Dunham and Tatum Dunham.

Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School Thomas Doan and Maria Roquemore.

Putnam City North High School — Victoria Nwankwo.

McGuinnes Homecoming Court, from left: Back row, MJ Darby, Patrick Offiah, Harrison Wright, Jack Dolan, Brett Jacobs, Noah Rice, Grant Eakins, Jackson Cassil and Amir Sweis; and front row, Grace Smallwood, Reese Roberts, Maddie Smith, Avery Payne, Natalie Waddell, Maureen Grimes, Emily Healy and Olivia LaForge.

Grant Eakins excorts Homecoming Queen Maureen Grimes.