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Annie Oakley Society to honor Kathie Lee
By Rose Lane Editor
Entertainer Katie Lee Gifford is the recipient of the 2024 Annie Oakley Society Award.
The presentation is to be made during the annual Annie Oakley Society Luncheon, which is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Annie Oakley Society Chairwoman Judy
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OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50
Nichols Hills golf tourney benefits the United Way
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
Nichols Hills employees raised nearly $22,000 during their third annual golf tournament to benefit the United Way of Central Oklahoma.
The tournament was held at Lake Hefner Golf Course. One hundred percent of Nichols Hills’ employees contributed financially to support the United Way fundraiser.
The United Way helps 68 partner agencies that administer 137 programs in central Oklahoma. More than 600 companies in Oklahoma, Canadian and Logan Counties run employee campaigns to support the organization.
The organization announced it raised over
See NHILLS, Page 7
Three to be inducted into OCU Hall of Honor
Chickasaw Nation
Lieutenant Governor Chris Anoatubby, Love’s Executive Vice President and Chief Culture Officer Jenny Love Meyer and Jenee Naifeh Lister, wealth management consultant for Merrill Lynch Financial, are to be welcomed into the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor during its 38th annual induction ceremony next month.
Anoatubby is to receive the Chairman's Award; Love
Newspaper a fantastic neighbor
By Doug Fuller CEO & President Quail Creek Bank
Congratulations OKC FRIDAY! Here we are both celebrating our 50th year. Quail Creek Bank started on Dec. 4, 1974 and has grown from $3 million in assets to approximately $800 million today. From our humble beginnings, we have held steadfast to our core principles: integrity, customer service and community.
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Meyer, with the President's Award; and Lister with the Outstanding Achievement Award.
The ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m., this Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.
Oklahoma City University established the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor to recognize business and community leaders who have made significant contributions to growth and develop-
FRIDAY’s
Dog of the Week
This is Chief, named for his dad, Dennis Smith’s favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs. He loves his daily runs to Dolese Park and to his adopted grand’s house. His favorite girlfriend is Jupiter, who also comes to play at the grands.
Submitted by “Grand,” aka/Barbara Brown McMullin.
Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@ okcfriday.com.
ment in the state. It is housed in the Meinders School of Business at OCU. Corporate tables and individual tickets for the luncheon are available at okcu.edu/hallof-honor.
Anoatubby began his career in 1997 as a staff pharmacist with the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health, then was named inpatient pharmacy supervisor. Later, while serving
See HONOR, Page 7
First Place Employee Team winners, from left: Ron Burnett, street department; Matt Voyles, police department; Sterlin Richardson, street department; and Brandon Ridgeway, police department.
Young, left, Trae Young’s father, accepts the John F. Kennedy Community Service Award on behalf of the Trae Young Foundation. With him are, Ali Meyer, John F. Kennedy Community Service Award recipient; Marilyn Luper Hildreth, Mark Ruffin Lifetime Achievement Award honoree; and OKC Mayor David Holt, John F. Kennedy Community Service Award recipient
JFK Community Service Awards
Rayford
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Glenna Tanenbaum, Rachel Holt, Ellyn Hefner and Kay Floyd at the Santa Fe Family Life Center’s John F. Kennedy Community Service Awards dinner. SFFLC is eliminating barriers to access and providing opportunities for individuals of all abilities to experience inclusive sports and fitness programs.
Gov. David and Rhonda Walters and Sharen Polkinghorne support the mission of the Santa Fe Family Life Center. David and Rhonda are past honorees.
Kim and Gov. Brad Henry are also past award recipients.
George, Maggie and Mayor David Holt with his presenter John Kennedy. George and Maggie also spoke about their father.
OCCC hosts more than 400 people at second annual gala
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) welcomed more than 400 attendees to the second annual Rosewood Gala, presented by Herman and LaDonna Meinders.
The black-tie dinner and program was held in the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center atrium and featured a performance by Grammy Awardwinning saxophonist Boney James. Comedian and vocalist Jammin Jay Lamont served as event emcee.
Proceeds from the event support the initiatives of the Foundation for Oklahoma City Community College.
“At the Rosewood Gala, we celebrate
excellence in education and the transformative power that education has on our city,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC. “OCCC is committed to delivering promising and well-prepared graduates into our dynamic economy. Tonight’s event was a chance to recognize special members of the community who have helped support OCCC’s mission.”
There were 12 recipients of the 2024 Rosewood Awards.
The Herman and LaDonna Meinders Rosewood Champion Award was presented to T.C. and Christie Burgin. The Outstanding Award for Community was given to
BancFirst. State Sen. Paul Rosino and Oklahoma City Councilman Matt Hinkle received a Distinguished Award for Leadership, and Devon Energy received a Community Champion Award.
Mo and Jacque Grotjohn Outstanding Commitment Awards were presented to Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett, Mick Brannan, Max and Margi Harned, Gay and Larry Hellman, Sabih and Natalie Kalidy, Fred Mendoza, Andy Sherrer, and Reggie and Rachelle Whitten.
“The Foundation at Oklahoma City Community College assists students by funding
scholarships, student assistance programs, and specific academic programs,” said Lesley Martin, executive
director of the Foundation for OCCC. “We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and all of those who support -
continue to support OCCC with their generosity.”
Science Museum Oklahoma unveils new, state-of-the-art Love’s Planetarium
Oklahoma City has a new claim to fame. The city is now home to the highest caliber planetarium in the United States. The Love’s Planetarium at Science Museum Oklahoma.
After years of planning and development, Science Museum Oklahoma unveiled the state-of-theart, hybrid planetarium featuring more 4K projectors than any other location in the United States and a GOTO Orpheus Star Ball
which produces the highest quality star reproductions available. This technology allows audiences to see a night sky free of light pollution and journey through the universe.
“The experience of seeing a light pollution-free starry sky is something many in our city may never experience outside of a planetarium,” said Science Museum Oklahoma President Sherry Marshall.
“Because Science Muse -
um Oklahoma began as a planetarium, it feels like a very special gift to give future generations of astronomy enthusiasts.”
Visitors can expect to see multiple shows a day with up to eight showings on Saturdays. In addition to regular, educational interactive programming, Science Museum Oklahoma is also offering shows for younger and Spanish speaking audiences.
The planetarium sched -
ule can be found at sciencemuseumok.org/planetarium.
There is no upcharge to the base price of admission at Science Museum Oklahoma for the Love’s Planetarium
The accessible space offers wheelchair access, wide rows, and an ADAcompliant hearing assistance system. The setting creates a smaller, more intimate environment and allows for a comfortable
experience and interaction with expert planetarium staff.
“This milestone is another step toward the bright future for Science Museum Oklahoma,” said Marshall. “Our planetarium is years in the making and a critical part of bringing quality educational experiences that Oklahomans deserve.”
Museum visitors can also expect to see other
See LOVE’S, Page 12
ed the second annual Rosewood Gala and
From left: John Drumm, Linda Drumm, Christina Meinders, Herman Meinders, Dr. Mautra Staley Jones and Lesley Martin.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 7 PREVIEW: LEXINGTON
Knights look for rebound win against Bulldogs
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
Stuck in a “tough spot,” the Crossings Christian football team took a little longer to hit its stride after getting an extra bye week due to a scheduling issue.
“I really felt like once we got to our second district game, we were beginning to make some strides,” coach Jacob Stephenson said. “It’s good to get some consistent reps and learn who we are.”
The Knights (3-2 overall, 2-1 District 2AI2), coming off a difficult loss at Marlow last week, look to get back on track when they hosted Lexington on Thursday in OKC FRIDAY’s Spotlight Game for Week 7.
“I was really impressed (with Lexington) watching them on film,” Stephenson said. “They don’t have as big a tradition (as Marlow) but they play extremely hard.”
The Bulldogs (3-3, 1-
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2) boast a run-heavy offense, in which they incorporate quarterback Cadyn Krueger into the running game.
“They run about 6070% of the time and use their quarterback which is hard to defend,” Stephenson told FRIDAY. “It’ll be important for us to start out strong early and weather the storm.”
Crossings Christian counters on defense with senior Bennett Baker who is the team’s leading tackler and
WEEK 7 SCHEDULE
Friday, October 18
Casady at Meeker
John Marshall at Carl Albert
Thursday, October 17
Lexington at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at Jenks
Heritage Hall at Plainview
McGuinness at Duncan
Mount St. Mary at Millwood
PC North at Bartlesville
Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
anchors the secondary from his safety position.
The Knights also
need a big game from the defensive nose tackle Cam Parker,
Stephenson said. Parker plays most of his time on defense but also is a standout as receiver with four touchdown catches this season.
The offense is led by sophomore quarterback Tristan Berglan.
“We rely on Tristan to facillitate the offense,” the coach said. “He had a tough game at Marlow but learned some things.”
Crossings also boasts a strong backfield with tailbacks Jonah Neher and Brayden Ayala.
Antlers hold off Moore in 30-20 win
Clinging to a small lead at halftime, the Deer Creek football team scored twice in the second half to hold off Moore for a 30-20 victory in a critical district clash.
Quarterback Grady
Adamson accounted for three touchdowns and receiver Mason Smith had a pair of TDs for the undefeated
Antlers (6-0, 3-0 District 6AI-1).
Smith ran for a 3yard score and caught a 17-yard screen from Adamson, while Adamson also connected with Jalen Davis on an 18-yard pass and put the game away with a 6-yard jaunt in the fourth quarter.
Kicker Reece Mitchell nailed a 37yard field goal and three of four extrapoint attempts.
MIDWEST CITY CLIPS IRISH
Rallying from an early deficit, McGuinness took a brief lead in the fourth quarter but Midwest City scored late to hand the Irish a 14-11 loss last Friday at Pribil Stadium.
Kicker Noah McReynolds got McGuinness (4-2, 1-1 5A-1) on the board in the third quarter with a 25-yard field goal.
Tailback Tom Watts ran for a short 1-yard touchdown and added the two-point conversion to put the Irish ahead 11-8 early in the fourth quarter.
MARLOW RUNS OVER KNIGHTS
Crossings Christian managed just 156 total yards and couldn’t get on the scoreboard in a 31-0 loss at powerhouse Marlow last Friday. The Knights dropped to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in District 2AI-2.
OTHER RESULTS
Panthers shut out Capitol Hill: PC North (5-1, 3-1 6AII-2) cruised a 70-0 victory over Capitol Hill last Friday on homecoming night at Panther Stadium. Chargers outlast Kingfisher: Heritage Hall held off longtime rival Kingfisher for a 46-23 win at Pop Murray Field in improving to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in District 3A-1. Cyclones down Kellyville: Casady secured its second straight victory with a 36-3 triumph over Kellyville last Friday at Hoot Gibson Field as the Cyclones went 2-4 overall and 2-1 in District 2AII-1). Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
McGuinness’ Tom Watts (88) ran for a touchdown and a two-point conversion against Midwest City. Watts, who normally sports a No. 9 jersey, was picked to wear No. 88 in tribute to teammate Zach Tawwater who died over the summer in a swimming accident.
- Photo by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com
Cyclone squads sweep titles at Heritage Hall
With a combined eight athletes in the top 20, both Casady boys and girls cross country teams ran to titles in the Class A-4A division at the Heritage Hall Invitational last week.
Hope Fahler and Billy Mathis, along with Eva Scheer, paced the Cyclones with spots inside the top 5.
Fahler secured a runner-up spot, completing the two-mile course in 12:43.83, while Mathis posted a third-place finish with a time of 16:08.43 in the five-kilometer race and Scheer came in fourth place.
The Heritage Hall girls placed third in the team standings, led by Zeffie Ellenburg in third place and Coral Grimmett in seventh position.
Four other Cyclone boys grabbed spots in the top 20, including Sam Rhoades in sixth, Ayden Kerr in seventh, Ashton Hale in 11th and James Blakewell in 18th place.
Caroline Olszewski and Lila Garabelli finished in eight and 14th places, respectively, for the Casady girls.
Dylan Orcutt helped the Heritage
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP CROSS
run each.
Antlers fall to Mustang in regional
Falling behind early, the Deer Creek softball team rallied with five runs over the final two innings but ultimately fell short in a 9-5 loss to host Mustang in a Class 6A regional tournament last weekend.
Maddie Oakley batted 3-for-4, highlighted by a three-run home run in the seventh inning, for the Antlers (14-19). Chaynie Stoner also collected two singles and scored a run.
Isabella Hernandez, Ryan Amorosi and Kennedy Wardlaw accounted for the other three hits, as Hernandez belted a two-run triple, and Amorosi and Wardlaw scored a
Hall boys to fourth with an eighthplace effort and teammate Finn Martin garnered 15th place for the Chargers.
In the 5A-6A division, PC North’s Phoenix McClain and Toni Ibarra secured runner-up finishes at Heritage Hall.
McClain posted a time of 17:38.32 in the 5K course to help the Panther boys to second in the team standings. Ibarra was just seven seconds off the winning pace in posting 20:36.84 over the 5K race.
Three other Panthers grabbed spots inside the top 25, including Gia Ibarra in seventh, Vander Brungardt-Davis in 20th and Paul Mastellar in 24th place.
EAGLES TAKE 4TH AT STROUD
Keyed by two runners in the top 25, the Harding Charter Prep boys finished fifth and the girls were 10th at the Stroud Invitational last week.
Andy Sac paced the Eagles with a seventh-place effort, followed by Sam Carr in 21st place and James Featherstone in 26th position for the Eagles.
Rachel Carr was the only Eagle girl inside the top 50 in 26th place for Harding Charter.
Amorosi allowed seven runs on seven hits and struck out two over 4 2/3 innings to take the pitching loss.
Also, at the regional, Deer Creek opened with a 6-5 loss to Muskogee but rebounded to post a 4-3 win over the Roughers to reach the consolation final.
YUKON
RUNS OVER PANTHERS
PC North saw its season end with a 17-0 loss to host Yukon in a 6A regional consolation final last week.
Angel Franklin and Savannah Martinez recorded both hits for the Panthers (9-24).
Franklin also allowed three runs on three hits and struck out two over 1 1/3 innings in the setback.
LONE GROVE TOPS CHARGERS
Hampered by six errors and unable to generate any offense, Heritage Hall suffered a season-ending 10-0 loss at Lone Grove in a 4A Super Regional series.
The Chargers (12-7) didn’t record a hit in the Game 2 setback.
Pitcher Addi Thompson got roughed up for 10 runs on five hits but struck out two.
In Game 1, Heritage Hall played to a scoreless 0-0 tie through six innings before host Lone Grove plated the game-winning run in their half of the seventh inning for a 1-0 decision.
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
Cyclones, Chargers earn spots in 3A state tourney
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
After capturing regional championships last weekend, both the Casady and Heritage Hall volleyball teams earned spots in the Class 3A state tournament in the Tulsa area.
The Cyclones reached state for a second straight season since joining the OSSAA in 2022, while the Chargers made the eight-team field following a three-year absence.
Casady opened the state tournament on Thursday against Metro Christian in the first quarterfinal at Sand Springs.
“We are really excited to make state,” said Cyclone coach Rachel Manriquez. “We’re hoping to keep the momentum and keep being aggressive (against Metro).”
With a win, the Cyclones would advance to Friday’s semifinal against the winner of the final quarterfinal match between Amber-Pocasset and The Academy.
The championship match is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday at Sapulpa.
“We played a tough schedule so I feel like that should help us at state,” Manriquez said.
In last week’s regional tournament, Casady went on the road and pulled off a 31 victory over host Okay in the championship match.
The Cyclones (14-17)
Thursday, October 17
Quarterfinals at Sand Springs High School
Game 1: Metro Christian vs. Casady, 9:30 a.m. Game 2: SW Covenant vs. Heritage Hall, 11:15 a.m. Game 3: Christian Heritage vs. OK Bible, 1 p.m. Game 4: Amber-Pocasset vs. Academy, 2:45 p.m. Friday, October 18
Semifinals at Sapulpa High School
Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner, 9:30 a.m.
Game 1 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19
Championship at Sapulpa High School Semifinal Winners, 11 a.m.
dealt with a significant lineup change against Okay as sophomore Amelia Mullin suffered an injury during a 3-0 semifinal win against Sequoyah-Tahlequah.
Sophomore Kate Naifeh took up some of the slack with 19 kills and two blocks, and junior Lilly Henderson collected eight kills and three blocks.
The duo, along with senior Ava Sachdev, provide key leadership to help Casady potentially capture its firstever state title.
Meanwhile, Heritage Hall kicked off its state tournament journey on Thursday against Southwest Covenant.
The Chargers beat Southwest Covenant in the first match of the season.
A win moves to the Chargers into the semifinals at 9 a.m. Friday likely against topranked and defending state champion Christian Heritage which
opened against Oklahoma Bible.
Hosting a regional for the first time in early half-decade, Heritage Hall (16-11) outlasted Wesleyan Christian in a 3-2 win to claim the title.
“We were extremely excited to host a regional,” said firstyear coach Katie Brown. “It’s such an honor and helps set us up for success.”
Freshman Raegan Ferris recorded 16 kills, 19 digs and four serving aces to lead the way. Sophomore Brookelynn Gofton collected 10 kills, while freshman Kash Cooper had seven kills, seven aces and four digs.
The Chargers also cruised to a 3-0 sweep over Southeast in the regional semifinal.
“We have such a young, inexperienced team,” Brown said. “I really feel like the future looks good for Heritage Hall volleyball.”
PC North opened the regional with a 7-0 defeat to Enid.
CALENDAR
CRAFT SHOW
Nov. 9 • Earthglow Market
Church of the Servant presents its free craft show event for the community on Sat., Nov. 9 from 9 am to 3 pm.
THIS WEEKEND
Oct. 18 20 •
Peter Pan Oklahoma City Ballet presents this familyfriendly classic ballet adapted from the famous JM Barrie novel. See all of your favorite characters fly across the Civic Center Stage. Visit okcciviccenter.com for tickets.
Oct. 19 • Red Earth FallFest FallFest celebrates Oklahoma City Indigenous People's Day with a Parade, Arts & Crafts market and a Youth Powwow at the Myriad Gardens in downtown OKC from 10 am to 5 pm. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic to enjoy the day of free familyfriendly activities. See details at redearth.org.
Oct. 18 20 •
Affair of the Heart
An Affair of the Heart is one of the largest craft shows in the Southwest featuring exhibitors from over 30 states displaying antiques, collectibles and handmade items. The show features items including quilts, antique furniture, baskets, dried flower
Through Nov. 15 • BIPOC Artist Search Arts Council Oklahoma City is searching for talented artists from the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) to participate in the Fresh Paint Mural Project at the 59th annual Festival of the Arts. In partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Fresh Paint Mural Project will connect fi ve local, BIPOC artists with prominent art mentors in the Oklahoma City area. Those artists will each create an 8’ x 8’ mural, which will be displayed at the 2025 Festival of the Arts, and a public vote will be held to determine the community’s favorite mural. Applications are open until Nov. 15 and all submissions must include at least three (3) examples of the artist’s work. Artists can apply at artscouncilokc.com.
arrangements, stenciling, wooden and painted folk art, antique jewelry, toys, dolls, stoneware, clothing, patio and garden items, watercolor paintings and much more at the State Fairgrounds. Oct. 18 9am 6pm; Oct. 19 9am 6pm; Oct. 20
11am
5pm.
Through Oct. 20 • Pumpkinville
This year’s Pumpkinville theme is Mythical Creatures, bringing to life a magical world of legendary beings. Giants, Ogres, and Trolls dominate the landscape, while Bigfoot and the elusive Yeti wander the forests. Gnomes, Fairies, Pixies, Sprites, Unicorns, Goblins, and Dragons embody the essence of fantasy. The skies are graced by Pegasus and Phoenix, while Gargoyles, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Kraken stir the imagination. Finally, Mermaids beckon from the sea, com
pleting this enchanting world. Admission is $9 per person, free for ages 2 and under, and free for Myriad Garden members. Information can be found at myriadgardens.org.
Oct. 20 • Spooky Pooch Parade
Bring your furry friend to strut their stuff at the annual Spooky Pooch Parade at the Myriad Botanical Gardens from 3 –4 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the top three costume winners in categories for small dogs and large dogs.
Through Oct. 27 • Dracula Professor Van Helsing investigates a horrify
ing mystery surround
ing a Transylvanian nobleman newlyarrived in London. Could he be the legendary Vampire? Jewel Box Theatre presents Dracula, 321 NW 36th St. Visit cur8.com/16914/pro
ject/77212 for tickets.
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com
25 Years of deadCenter
The deadCenter Film Festival is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary next June. Executive Director Cacky Poarch and a fabulous team of filmmakers, sponsors, board members, and long-time volunteers are already hard at work planning a plethora of film related frolics to get everyone excited for this major milestone.
deadCenter is Oklahoma’s largest and only Oscar qualifying film festival. It was founded by brothers Justan Floyd and Jayson Floyd as a gathering place for local filmmakers. During the past 25 years, deadCenter has grown from a weekend screening of local short films to an internationally recognized, year-round celebration of independent film. deadCenter now offers monthly screenings through their continuum program, a statewide education program that brings free film classes to rural Oklahoma students, and an award-winning film festival that attracts thousands of filmmakers from around the world and across Oklahoma.
deadCenter plays a crucial role in the Oklahoma film industry. For most local filmmakers, it is their first big film festival experience. Screening their movie at deadCenter exposes them to new audiences, connects them to other professional filmmakers, and introduces them to producers, investors, and
distributors who can help further their careers.
deadCenter is led by Executive Director Cacky Poarch. Poarch is a proud graduate of Casady School, the University of Southern California, and the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University, where she earned her MBA.
Poarch is also a longtime filmmaker. She helped produce Melissa Scaramucci’s directorial debut Making Arrangements in 2001, and the award-winning rock opera Rainbow Around the Sun in 2007. She has acted in twelve films, including William H. Macy’s Rudderless and Children of the Corn: Runaway. And she has directed two featurelength documentaries, Art 365 and Faces of the 47th: The Art of Activism, and a short film about her son, The Reawakening of Meade This is Poarch’s second time at the helm of deadCenter. She originally ran deadCenter from 2004 to 2010 alongside Director of Programming Melissa Scaramucci. They hired Kim Haywood as the first employee. And together, those three women grew the local
festival into an internationally acclaimed film fiesta, catapulting deadCenter into MovieMaker magazine’s Top 20 Film Festivals in the World. After successfully raising two great kids and sending them out into the world, Poarch returned to deadCenter in 2022. Since coming back, she has grown the staff, expanded the education program, extended the film screenings year-round, and recruited a slew of sponsors to rebuild the festival post pandemic.
The twenty-fifth anniversary festivities will kick-off in January at Glitterball. Glitterball is a dazzling winter dance party launched by former Director of Programming Melissa Scaramucci on her 40th birthday to serve as a winter fundraiser for deadCenter. This year’s theme will be Glitterball: Quarter Quell, a nod to the fantastic Hunger Games movies series. The event will be held on January 31 at the History Center, with multiple bands, circus performers, drag queens, an electrifying light show a top the Capitol. The 25th anniversary of the deadCenter Film Festival is going to be fantastic. Put Glitterball, January 31, and the deadCenter film festival, June 11-15, on your calendar. Go to www.deadcenterfilm.org, look at the sponsorship and ticketing options, and decide how you want to be a part of the action.
Win OKC Broadway tickets at Metro Library locations
OKC Broadway and the Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County have partnered to bring the love of reading and Broadway together with Pages To Stages. Library cardmembers and guests are invited to visit any of the 19 Metro Library locations to find their next favorite book and to enter to win tickets to a select OKC Broadway show. Each Pages to Stages display will have a QR code for easy entering. In addition, limited supplies of free show-themed bookmarks will also be available. At select library locations, guests may also see per-
formers of a national tour of a Broadway show visiting with children or reading them a book while their show is in town.
“Reading and live performance are kindred spirits, both capable of transporting us to new worlds.
We’re thrilled to partner with the Metro Library System to offer members and guests the chance to win tickets and see a beloved book or movie they’ve checked out come to life on stage in a national Broadway tour,” said Elizabeth Gray, General Manager of OKC Broadway and CEO of the Civic Center Foundation.
Susan Smith, Interim CEO of Metropolitan Library System added, “This is a wonderful opportunity to engage our community in the arts while promoting literacy and a love for storytelling. By offering access to these incredible Broadway performances, we’re enriching the cultural experiences available to our library guests and showing how books and live theater can spark imagination and creativity.”
The Pages to Stages program at area Metro Library locations will feature 2024 -2025 OKC Broadway season shows. Below are the dates to enter to win at library locations.
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Oct. 1 – 30
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Nov. 2 – 16
PETER PAN THE MUSICAL Feb. 7 - March 7, 2025
SOME LIKE IT HOT THE MUSICAL March 10 – 24, 2025 & JULIET April 1 – 20, 2025
For more information, visit metrolibrary.org.
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as undersecretary of the department of commerce, he led business diversification efforts in health care, pharmaceutical industries, health information technology and other health-related businesses.
Love Meyer began her Love’s career in 1991, serving in business and operational management roles. Currently, her primary focus is to ensure a positive employee experience by developing long-term strategies to facilitate a strong company culture. She also oversees public and media relations, internal communications, community relations and charitable giving for the Love’s family of companies.
Naifeh Lister started her financial management career with Merrill Lynch in 1988. She has earned recognition as a Certified Investment Management Analyst, a trademarked designation that underscores her expertise and commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial excellence. She has been listed among Forbes' Best in State since 2019 and in Forbes Top Women Best in State since 2022.
Hall of Honor inductees serve as role models for business
students, providing them with inspiration and encouragement as they pursue their roles as the next generation of business and community leaders. Melissa Cory, the business school’s director of executive and professional development, said the event is a celebration of major achievements in business.
“This year’s honorees have made signif-
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$17 million when it celebrated the closure of its centennial fundraising campaign in January.
“The United Way of Central Oklahoma is a significant organiza -
Furgason graduates from Pacific University
McKenzie Furgason, of Oklahoma City, graduated in August 2024 from the College of Health Professions at Pacific University in Oregon with a doctor of audiology degree.
Celebrating 175 years of purpose, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon’s only comprehensive university. With undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions and optometry, Pacific inspires its 3,600 students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in the world.
tion to our community,” said Amanda Copeland, Nichols Hills Assistant City Manager. “We have
employees and residents involved in the many organizations supported by the United Way.”
icant contributions to our state through their dedication and support of our communities,” Cory said. “We look forward to recognizing their work during this ceremony as they join an illustrious list of previous inductees.”
Financial support for the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor provides scholarships for Meinders School of Business students.
Second place employee team winners include, from left: Aaron York, Metro Emergency Upfitters; Shane Pate, city manager; Shemale Willis, code department; and Police Chief Steven Cox.
CHRIS ANOATUBBY
JENNY LOVE MEYER
JENEE NAIFEH LISTER
COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2024-2029 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Oscar Thomas, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Chinita Thomas, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPON-
DENT: Chinita Thomas GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 9 day of November, 2024, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 24 day of September, 2024.
/s/Oscar Thomas /s/Brandelyn E. Petitioner Forehand Notary (SEAL)
SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 24 day of September, 2024. My commission expires: 08-08-2026 Commission Number: 22010751
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 18, 2024)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2024-2816
In Re: The Name of: ) Abdel-Moneim Elfatih Salah ) Mohamed Ali )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Abdel-Moneim Elfatih Salah Mohamed Ali has petitioned to change his/her name to Moneim Elfatih Elomeiri. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 5 day of December, 2024, before Judge Bonner at 9:00 o’clock in courtroom 304 at 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 18, 2024)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2024-2769
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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
By James Nestor
James Nestor has travelled the world and the Centuries to figure out what happened to the acceptance of the fact that nothing is more essential to our health and development than breathing, the taking in of air, letting it out, and repeating 25,000 times a day. In the introduction the author of Breath has searched out the correct way of breathing to benefit mankind, and Nestor has written the book to see what went wrong and why, so that it can be fixed. Our breath makes it all possible, and this is a fascinating scientific reading with pulmonary doctors to identify tests for the answers. Modern adjustments may predict asthma
and autoimmune diseases. James Nestor is a prolific writer for Scientific American, The Atlantic, New York Times and many other publications. He has appeared numerous times on dozens of national television shows, (ABCs Nightline, Renegade Science) which was a finalist with his book Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves. He was also a finalist in 2015 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, and on Amazon Best Science Book of 2014. What we thought we knew about the art of breathing got a new look, and as quoted, “No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly.”
Readers agree, and there have been to date two million copies sold and assistance to such worthy groups as the Navy Seals and Hold Your Breath Sports. No
OKC Ballet kicks off season this weekend
Oklahoma City Ballet will present Jorden Morris’ Peter Pan Oct. 18-20 at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. This family-friendly classic will be presented four times over the weekend, including a sensory-friendly performance with support from AutismOklahoma on Oct. 19 at 2:00 pm.
Dancers will fly across the Civic Center stage with help from the amazing team at Las Vegas-based Flying by Foy, who worked with Morris to choreograph flying sequences. Peter Pan will also include live music by OKCPHIL.
One hour prior to each performance, the lobby will open for guests to shop at The Ballet Boutique and will also include an interactive photo booth.
Performances of Peter Pan are Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 pm; Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 pm with the sensory-friendly version on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 405-848TOES (8637), online at okcballet.org, or by calling the box office at 405-297-2264.
matter who you are, or what you enjoy, you will want to read this book and learn the right way to breathe, plus all the secrets about noses and oral devices.
Nothing is more essential to our health for humans than to be able to continue good health. Thanks to reports of thousands of years of medical tests, recent cutting-edge science, plus addressing pulmonary psychological biochemistry of what we thought were basic rules for humans, this is a brisk and detailed reminder of how to breathe and have an all inter-historical help book. See how our intercon-
nected breathing, chewing, thumb sucking are to breathing, which is so vital to our last gasp and how our needs have been altered over the past 1.7 million years. This book touches on human beings and animal kingdoms. It is amazing to learn how our systems have changed, … slow-tofast breathing, in mouth structure, alternating nostrils with each breath, and inhale/exhale for your self-help use.
The additional plus in reading this book is a listing of yogic breathing and things useful and powerful in their own way. There are listed several tech-
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 18, 2024; Friday, October 25, 2024; Friday, November 1, 2024)
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS
In accordance with Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes, 2021, Section 354, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, will receive sealed or electronic bids on November 12, 2024, until 11:30 a.m., local time, at the City Clerk’s office at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, for the sale of $7,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, dated January 1, 2025, of said City, which Bonds will mature $580,000 on July 1, 2027 and $580,000 annually each year thereafter until paid, with the last maturity on July 1, 2038 to be $620,000. The General Obligation Bond, Series 2025 maturing in the years 2027 through 2031 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 maturing in the years 2032 through 2038 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2031, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Bids filed with the City Clerk shall be opened and read in the City Clerk’s Office at the time stated above and shall be awarded thereafter on said date by the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma in Council Chambers, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Bids received after 11:30 a.m. on the above mentioned date will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 shall be sold to the bidder bidding the lowest interest cost which the Bonds shall bear and agreeing to pay par and accrued interest for the Bonds. Each bidder shall submit with its bid a sum in cash, cashier’s check, or electronic (wire) transfer payable to the Treasurer of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma equal to two percent (2%) of the principal amount of the Bonds. The
niques that are useful for aspiring pranayama students. Especially helpful, is the full biography of notes and updates with forty pages of other expanded information. Among the many accolades paid to Breath, I found this from SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH to speak a special message to me, “It’s a rare
popular-science book that keeps a reader up late, eyes glued to the pages, but Breath is just that fascinating. It will alarm you. It will gross you out. And it will inspire you. Who knew respiration could be so scintillating?”
Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing books with FRIDAY readers.
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PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of October, 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of October, 2024.
ATTEST: E. Peter Hoffman Jr. Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
Locally-owned Business Directory
Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com
Boutique One 7636 N. Western Wilshire Village Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (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
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com
Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com
Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.com
Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com
Retirement Investment Advisors
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Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond.com
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First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com
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First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
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City of NiChols hills
OPINION OPINION O O UR UR S S TAND 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.
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
My pretty spider lilies have been blooming for several weeks. My sweet former co-worker, Virginia, gifted the bulbs to me when we both worked for Red Earth. I planted them in my backyard nearly 10 years ago. They remind me of her every year and I love them.
Spider lilies are a member of the amaryllis family, offi -
cially known as a lycoris radiata or more commonly referred to as the red spider lily, red magic lily, corpse flower or the equinox flower. It doesn’t really matter; I’ve always called them spider lilies and probably always will. They’re one of the last flowering plants of the warm season. They pop up in late summer or early autumn and always catch me by surprise. They make me happy. Spider lilies are originally from China, Japan, Korea and Nepal and spread from there to America. All I know is they’re pretty in my backyard.
About eight years ago, when my niece
Haley was attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, I joined my brother Kyle and his wife Lucy to attend Parents’ Weekend. It was this time of year and Haley was so proud to give us
Dear Wise Elder: I need advice on how to choose a Medicare agent. There are so many. Whom can I trust?
Dear Needing Advice: Your Medicare agent should be one of your annual professional advisors just like your attorney, financial advisor, banker and realtor. He/she should be a source of education impacting your health and wealth. Look for an agent who asks questions. Does your agent ask for a list of all your medications, your doctors, your pharmacy of choice and whether you travel, as well as where you travel? Does your agent tell you
her personal tour of the beautiful university from where she would graduate.
We saw dozens of stunning flower beds full of beautiful spider lilies. Vanderbilt has a beautiful and historic campus in a fun city.
The flowers just suddenly appear and grow very fast. Mine are about a foot tall with four to six twoinch long flowers, arranged in flower clusters with short stalks that branch out from a single point of the main stem, like the ribs of an umbrella. When in full bloom, spindly stamens, likened to the image of spider legs, extend slightly upward and outward from the flower’s center.
about the “birthday rule”? Has your agent’s firm been in business for more than three years and represent all insurance carriers in the state? Your Medicare agent should be a friend you call when you go to the hospital because you may need to change your plan to fit the new situation. Whatever you do, meet with your Medicare agent twice a year. Rules change and you need current information from someone you trust to help you make the best decision at each stage of life. - Courtesy VillagesOKC , www.VillagesOKC.org (405) 990 6637
I like to think these beautiful flowers pop up every year to announce the change of seasons. They tell me it’s time to start thinking of fall colors, pumpkins, cornstalks, and Indian corn. Halloween is just around the corner and before you know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. Then Christmas! The older I get the faster the seasons come upon us. So, I think I’ll just slow things down little and take some time to really enjoy my spider lilies and their pretty red “spider legs” as I recall fond memories of sweet Virginia and niece Haley, and the holiday season just around the corner.
National Memorial visits begin at Deer Creek
In the mission to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is traveling to all 77 counties across Oklahoma in a Journey of Hope.
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City.
At each visit, the Memorial Museum shares the 30th anniversary message “A Day of Darkness – Years of Light” inspiring students, church groups, civic clubs, individuals and families to embody the Oklahoma Standard by showing up to SERVE, rising up to HONOR and stepping up to be KIND.
“This provides an opportunity to take this very relevant story beyond the walls of the museum and the memorial to all parts of our state,” said Kari Watkins, president and CEO, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. “It will encourage students and citizens to – Be the Light – in their schools and communities.”
This program is a high-tech, high-touch museum experience; a chance to honor family members of the 168 killed, survivors and first responders from the area and thank legis -
Deer Creek Middle School students listen intently to a presentation about the OKC National Memorial and Museum. The memorial is a visting all 77 Oklahoma counties in the 30th anniversary of the bombing.
lators and donors.
Nearly 400 students attended the inaugural stop at Deer Creek Middle School.
“To hear from a teacher that taught in our district and how her students impacted the whole state and nation and to show students how any little thing they do impacts others, that was a great message,” said Jenny Richards, Deer Creek Middle School principal.
Students were asked to sign pledge cards promising their own acts of Service, Honor and Kindness.
A Survivor Tree sapling is planted or existing Survivor
Trees will be pruned in each county.
Susan Winchester, whose sister was killed in the bombing, said at the tree planting, “The Survivor Tree was severely damaged by the bombing. Today, that tree represents a symbol of hope, healing and resilience.”
This educational and civic programming is funded in a partnership with the state of Oklahoma through the Department of Agriculture. Go to MemorialMuseum.com/JourneyofHope if your school or community group would like to request a Journey of Hope visit.
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exciting changes including the removal of the former planetarium within the museum. The outer dome, previously a large theater, now features a bold, Mars red color in addition to plans for expanded astronomy exhibits. For more information on the Love’s Planetarium at Science Museum Oklahoma, visit sciencemuseumok.org/planetarium.
Everyone donned their horsing-racing best for Oklahoma Derby Day at Remington Park. The event featured a wine festival, hat and bow ties contests and much more. Above: Mucki Wright and Phi Nguyen. At right:
Oklahoma Derby Day a dapper affair
Guests at Science Museum Oklahoma in the new Love’s Planetarium.
Love’s Executive Vice President Jenny Love Meyer unlocks the door to the Love’s Planetarium.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Kurtis and Ashley Delozier.
Tyler Copeland and Kensley Merry enjoy the wine festival at Remington Park in celebration of Oklahoma Derby Day. Proceeds from the festival went to charities supported by Remington Park.
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KATHIE LEE
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Hatfield said that the organization’s leadership works hard to find outstanding women who have achieved great things over their lives and have served as role models to many as they give their time and financial resources.
“Just to mention a few of Kathie Lee’s achievements through her broadcast career, she has hosted television shows often spellbinding her audiences and certainly using her humor to that end,” Hatfield said. “She was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Kathie Lee is an author, woman of faith, mother and friend to all she meets, Hatfield said.
“She has held to a high moral standard and is loved by so many,” Hatfield continues.
“When we began to mention her name as a potential recipient of the Annie Oakley Award, the positive input was amazing and when we asked her to allow us to honor her, she accepted. We are so excited to allow so many women of all ages to have the opportunity to meet her in person ... ‘
Hatfield said she personally was inspired to get involved with the Annie Oakley Society as she grew up in a small town and had the opportunity to be take part in rodeo. That led to the honoring of western values and opportunities to serve the community.
“The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum was an organization for which I had a passion,” she said. “When I was approached by my dear friend Cathy Keating to become part of the leadership after I joined The Cowboy Board, I immediately said YES!
“This amazing organization has given us the opportunity to recognize outstanding women with phenomenal achievements who we wanted to highlight as role models. We also wanted to continue to teach children the values of our western heritage and this organization has been the perfect platform.”
Annie Oakley’s story resonates with modern discussions about women’s roles in society as at a very young age, she was put in a position to provide for her family, Hatfield said.
“She did it the best way she could which was certainly a difficult situation, yet she turned her knowledge and unbridled determination to become one of the most famous women in the world during her amazing life traveling the world and making a positive difference which certainly was not an expecta-
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tion for women of her generation in the 19th Century,” Hatfield said. “Her story shows that no matter your gender, you have the ability to become whomever you want if you have passion about your journey and never give up!”
It is important to keep Annie Oakley’s legacy alive, Hatfield said.
“She dreamed big and aimed high and was passionate about empowering women and helping children.”
The society’s first major project was Liichokoshkomo’ (which means “ Let’s Play” in the Chickasaw language), a huge vision that took approximately 10 years to achieve, Hatfield said.
“After creating this amazing outdoor educational experience at the NCWHM for children and families, we wanted to make sure that our legacy through the Annie Oakley Society continues to create experiences to highlight our western heritage as we add interactive educational opportunities constantly improving the experience for all involved,” she said. “Not only do we maintain it, but we continue to improve it year after year.”
The society is working on bringing it to life with actors who depict the western values through living the Code of the West.
“Curiosity often explodes when teaching is accomplished this way and we continue to push our limits to make the experience better and better,” she said.
For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum. org.
PC Schools honor Duong
Honoree Denise Duong, third from left, is pictured with, from left: Emily Bunch, board chairman; Thomas Keller; Executive Director Alyx Picard; Sky Collins, board vice chairman; Jaclynn Pyle; and Jason Pierce. Duong was named to the Putnam City Schools Foundation Wall of Fame.
Lance McDaniel and Andy McDermott, co-chairmen of the 25th Anniversary deadCenter Film Festival in 2025 announce plans for organization during a kick-off party hosted by
Film Festival kicks off 25th anniversary
- Photos by Rose Lane
Looking forward to hearing about the 25th “legendary” 2025 deadCenter Film Festival are, from left: Dru Ann Neihaus, Elaine Levy, Kindt Steven Myers, Jamie Loy, Karen Delaney and Lance McDaniel.
Above: Amy James and Mary Ellen Gumerson. At left: deadCenter Film Icon and party hostess Melissa Scaramucci and Executive Director Cacky Poarch.
Melissa and Todd Scaramucci.