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Greater OKC Chamber names Gillenwater CEO

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced today that Christy Gillenwater has been named as the new president and CEO of the organization. She succeeds Roy Williams, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

Gillenwater comes to Oklahoma City from the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce in Tennessee where she serves as president

and CEO. She is also the chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, a national organization of more than 1,300 chambers of commerce.

CHRISTY GILLENWATER

Future home

“When we launched this search, we were looking for a proven executive with a strong economic development background,” said Sean Trauschke, chairman, president and CEO of OGE Energy, and chamber chair-

man. “Christy met every requirement. In addition to leading four chambers of progressively larger size, she brings direct experience in both public policy and economic development. She has also been selected by her peers to lead their national organization - that says volumes about the respect they have for her work and her leadership.”

Gillenwater added, “Part of

my passion for the important work of chambers of commerce includes benchmarking leading communities, and Oklahoma City is definitely a city of innovators whose initiatives are both bold and smart. I look forward to meeting our members and the leadership of Oklahoma City as we begin our work together. My experience in

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ANGRY NEIGHBORS COMPLAIN

Excessive outdoor lighting in NHills lights up nearby homes ‘like the sun’

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

Excessive outdoor lighting in Nichols Hills has some residents upset, complaining of bright LED security lights flooding their homes throughout the night causing them to lose sleep and filling their yards with light pollution. City Hall and council members have received enough complaints from unhappy residents to compel a recent 11 a.m. special meeting of the council to specifically address the matter.

Center for Nonprofits breaks ground on renovation

Construction is officially underway on the new headquarters of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP). Members and supporters gathered alongside city and state leaders to celebrate at the groundbreaking ceremony last week.

The event marked the beginning of renovations to the former American Red Cross

building located in Oklahoma City’s Innovation District. Once completed, the building is to serve as a hub for nonprofit training, community, advocacy, research and consulting.

Featured speakers at the ceremony talked about the nonprofit sector’s importance to the state’s livelihood, emphasizing the services many organizations provide

It’s all fun and games in Village during Fall Fest

By Rose Lane Editor

The kids can jump and play all day long with a $10 wristband for The Village’s Fall Festival, set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, at Duffner Park.

The fun time includes a cake walk, carnival games, pumpkin painting, face painting, inflatables, battle zone, extreme rock wall, zipline, wipeout run and meltdown.

Food concessions are to be available. Vendors are scheduled to set up and show off their wares.

At noon, kids are invited to compete in a costume contest.

For a sneak peek into the Fall Festival, visit The Village’s Facebook page and see photos from past festivals.

Oklahomans in times of crisis.

“Time and time again, from the Murrah building bombing to the current pandemic, when we talk about challenges and opportunities in our city, we’re talking about the nonprofit sector. These organizations are integral to everything we do,” said David Holt, Oklahoma

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“Essentially, a resident built a backyard basketball court without obtaining a permit,” said City Manager Shane Pate about what necessitated the special meeting. “Then, they installed a lighting system that has upset the neighbors.

“This issue and some others over the years led us to conclude we need to clarify some language and definitions regarding accessory structures, buildings and uses,” he said. “We also need to be more specific about lighting standards in our city.”

Nichols Hills has numerous homes with backyard amenities which require outdoor lighting including tennis and basketball courts, swimming

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Dog of the Week

Lillie Bug is a 1-year-old Chihuahua. She was adopted from All Paws Rescue four years ago.

Her human is Sandy Kraft and she likes to go for walks and ride in the car.

Lillie Bug loves people.

Send Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.

Submissions are used in the order they are received.

MPW is coming up soon

OKC FRIDAY staffers are hard at work on our annual Most Powerful Women’s edition set to be published on Nov. 18.

Ballots are coming in at a fast pace and votes are being tabulated as we determine the 50 Most Powerful Women in OKC.

But, there IS still time to reserve your ad space. See Page 16 for more details.

Governor Frank and First Lady Cathy Keating speak during the ground-breaking ceremony for the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofit’s new building renovation. Looking on, from left, are OKCNP President and CEO Marnie Taylor, Inasmuch Vice President of Programs Sarah Roberts, Kathy Williams, Board Chairman Brooke Townsend, Oklahoma Department of Commerce Director Brent Kisling, OKC Mayor David Holt and Ray and Pat Potts. Pat Potts founded the organization.

Author Elizabeth Stout and Linda and Steve Slawson during the Library Endowment Trust’s dinner.

Casady Class of 2002 has reunion

Chad Richison, center, Cattle Baron’s Ball Award recipient, with emcee Jordan Dafnis and Jeff Fehlis, South Region executive vice president, American Cancer Society.

FRIDAY fumble

In the October 7, 2022 edition of OKC FRIDAY, Chad Richison, right with Jeff York, was not identified as the recipient of the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Award.

Richison, CEO of Paycom, gave a generous donation for the organization’s Chad Richison Hope Lodge.

The newspaper regrets the error.

Members of Casady’s Class of 2002 gather for a photo during their reunion, from left: Front row, Laura Young, Patterson Rooney, Mollie McCurdy, Elizabeth Black, Kim Heape, Kathryn Sexton, Patricia Shaw and Jennifer Snider; second row, Adrien Kerksick, Beth Schonwald, Amy Skinner, Anne McQueen, Megan Fleischfresser, Megan Tilly and Sarah Reville Chu; third row, Morgan Musallam, Jay Gallegly, Katharine Regens, Lance Lane, Bart Shelley, Robert Polk, Andrew Solomon and Michelle Morgan; and fourth row, Bryce Baumann, Ryan Hensley, Cooper Patterson, Dan Johnson, Matt Burkholder, Greg Stewart, Patrick Rooney and Annie Raulston. Activities included celebrating at Casady School’s Homecoming and 75th Anniversary, a memorial prayer breakfast to honor those that have passed away and a reunion party at Packards New American Kitchen. There was also an after-party at the Jones Assembly to host the 2002 classes from Casady, Heritage Hall and Bishop McGuinness.

Oklahoma DAR State Regent Nancy Baker Lisle and Samuel King Regent Kristen Ferate.

DAR hosts Oklahoma state tea

The Samuel King Chapter of DAR hosted an Oklahoma tea at the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond.

More than 100 members from across the state gathered to raise funds for the 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse.

The tea featured performances by Cathy Costellovocals, Andrew Twesme- bagpipes, Jeanne Clewell- piano and Kyle Dillinghamfiddle.

Amy Stephens, of the Edmond Historical Society, and State DAR Regent Nancy Baker Lisle addressed attendees.

Hearts for Hearing

A Fashion for Passion

Chi Omega and CK & Co. hosted a benefit for Hearts for Hearing, Fashion for Passion. The event featured giveaways, shopping and a fashion show with models who are members of the sorority under a tent in the parking lot of Nichols Hills Plaza. At right: CK owner Jane Webb, event Co-Chairmen Nancy Stalcup and Libby Howard and Hearts for Hearing’s Chief of External Affairs Kris Hopper. Hearts for Hearing creates lifechanging opportunities for children and adults with hearing loss to listen for a lifetime.

Above: Claire Fraley and Maren Cotrell support the mission of Hearts for Hearing. At right: Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma President and CEO Janienne Bella, Donna Lawrence and her sister Stacia Glavaz.

For more photos, see Page 14

Above: Tiffany Self Coon, Janine Wheeler and Cindy Batt.

- Photos by Rose Lane

FESTIVALS

Oct. 28

OktoberWest

The OktoberWest celebration will be held rain or shine, with live musical entertainment, 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 per person in advance at nationalcowboymuseum.org. The event is from 6 – 10 pm. 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.

HALLOWEEN

Oct. 24 • Brick­or­Treat

The Bricktown Association and Downtown OKC Partnership will host the eighth annual Brick­or­Treat Halloween family festival on Monday, Oct. 24 from 4 ­ 7 pm. The event is free and attendees can enjoy another night of trickor­treating in Bricktown. Children can trick­or­treat at 40 participating businesses. The central hub of the event is at Mickey Mantle Plaza of the Bricktown Ballpark, located at 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., where attendees can pick up an event map listing candy stops and pro­

Oct. 22 • OKC Beautiful Art made of trash OKC Beautiful teamed up with local artist Gabriel Friedman to create a sculpture made of trash to communicate about the harms of litter and single­use materials. This piece will be unveiled during a community event at Scissortail Lower Park on Oct. 22, 12 ­ 2 pm. The piece is constructed using trash collected by volunteers. During the community event, arts nonprofits and environmental organizations will come together to provide community programming and share information about environmental issues. Prior to the event, beginning at 11:00 am, volunteers can participate in a short cleanup in the area to gather materials for the art piece. Gabriel Friedman will be installing materials on­site to the art piece. To learn more about the event, visit bit.ly/OKCtrashart.

gramming throughout the district. There will also be free balloon art, live pumpkin carving demonstration, OKC Dodgers mascots Brix and Brooklyn, Thunder Drummers and more. Plus, Frozen’s Elsa, Anna, Batman, Batgirl and the witch Sanderson sisters will be available for photos and visits during the event.

THIS WEEKEND

Oct. 21 •

David Spade Don’t miss out on David Spade: Catch Me Inside tour live at the OKC Criterion, 8 pm. Visit criterionokc. com for tickets.

Oct. 22 • Art of Beer

The Automobile Alley Association’s Art of Beer is Saturday, Oct. 22 from 12 ­ 6 pm at Campbell Art Park at Oklahoma Contemporary, 1146 N. Broadway Ave. This free and family­friendly event

returns this month to celebrate the creative spirit and tasty brews of Automobile Alley. There will be a paintby­color community mural by artist Lumen Miramontez, designyour­own drink label, plinko game with exciting prizes, and craft projects including paper car sculptures and mosaics with festive fall seeds and brewing materials. For more information about Art of Beer, visit automobilealley.org/ar t­of­beer/.

Oct. 22 • Costume Contest

Looking for a safe, fun and unique way to trick­or­treat with your kids in a magical setting? The BOOtanical Trick or Treat Costume contest is setup throughout the Children’s Garden and Mo’s Carousel at the Myriad Botanical Gardens from 6 – 8 pm. Register on the website, $9 members and $14 non­members.

Masters of Scale Summit

T he inaugural Masters of Scale Summit touched down in San Francisco this week. The conference brought together 800 entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, artists, and connectors to talk about the future and debate strategies for meeting the challenges ahead. The goal was to create a collaborative environment where forwardthinking business leaders could exchange ideas, learn from each other, and co-elevate.

Masters of Scale, the media property on which the summit is based, is a podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman , cofounder of LinkedIn and investor at Greylock. The podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders of fast-growing companies, from Netflix to Spanx to Airbnb, to explore how great ideas become industry-shifting companies. Si nce its debut, the podcast has grown to 80 million downloads, a bestselling book, an Executive Education course at Harvard Business School, a corporate learning program with Cornerstone, and a daily learning app serving a global community of founders, funders, and leaders.

The summit opened with a session called Everything You’ve Learned is Wrong. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke about the future of Artificial Intelligence. Endeavor CEO Linda Rottenberg predicted a

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move away from Silicon Valley for discovering industry unicorns. And, movie mogul Tyler Perry sat down with Ted Sarandos , Netflix Chief Content Officer, to talk about creating the zeitgeist and staying a step ahead of the cultural conversation.

Throughout the summit, speakers issued challenges to the audience that sparked debates during the breaks and curated dinners. Each of the sessions was followed by hour-long breaks or two-hour lunches and dinners to provide enough time for active conversations between participants. Some of the most enlightening discussions sprung from presentations by Oscar winning director Ron Howard , Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi , Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky , Google campus Architect Bjarke Ingels , Thrive CEO Arianna Huffington , and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates

The Masters of Scale Summit was produced by WaitWhat. WaitWhat is a media company founded by June Cohen and Deron Triff , former TED executives who launched TED Talks and grew the TED audience from a pri-

Nov. 15­20 Mannheim Steamroller

Nov. 22 Blue’s Clues & You!

Nov. 26 Home Alone in Concert

Nov. 26 A Canterbury Christmas ­ Dec. 4 The Nutcracker ­ Dec. 10 CATS ­ Dec. 30­Jan. 1

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vate conference into a billion viewers worldwide. If you have seen a TED talk video, watched a TED television program, or attended a TEDx Conference, you have experienced one of the branded properties created by Cohen and Triff.

After leading TED for a combined 17 years, they started WaitWhat to establish unique media properties focused on business ( Masters of Scale ), wellness ( Meditative Story ), creativity ( Spark & Fire ), and technology ( Should This Exist?). Each of the properties started as a podcast, then grew beyond the format to build an engaged community and ecosystem that extends into technology products, unique partnerships, publishing, and live experiences.

I was invited to the summit as one of thirty connectors. Our job was to attend all of the sessions and help start specific discussions during the breaks, meals, and parties. During the pandemic, I participated in a weekly creativity discussion based on the WaitWhat podcast Spark & Fire . The WaitWhat team recognized my skills at communicating with different types of people and recruited me to help facilitate the Masters of Scale Summit. I am excited to see how all of these future predictions play out in the coming decade. If you want to learn more, visit mastersofscale.com.

The Rocky Horror Show ­ Oct. 5­30 David Spade ­ Oct. 21 Art of Beer ­ Oct. 22 Brick­or­Treat ­ Oct. 24 OktoberWest ­ Oct. 28

The Great Leap ­ Nov. 10 Lyric’s A Christmas Carol ­ Nov.16­Dec.23 Ranky Tanky ­ Dec. 6

The Urban Mission celebrates 50 years of service to the community

This year, the Urban Mission celebrates 50 years of providing healthy food and other necessary services to the OKC community. Since opening its doors in 1972, The Urban Mission has operated as a haven for the people of Oklahoma City. Their healthy food pantry has increased from serving as few as twenty people weekly to averaging 250 families each week. Both their Santa Store and Back-to-School programs have provided a thousand gifts and school supplies, respectively, to children in the area and the S.P.A.R.K. program encourages reading skills and fosters creativity in the youth of Oklahoma. In the

past fifty years, their programs have grown and changed to fit the needs of the current social and economic climate.

Originally operating out of the Second Presbyterian Church building, in the past fifty years their programs have grown and changed to fit the needs of the current social and economic climate.

They now provide an average of 1.4 million pounds of food each year. The S.P.A.R.K. program has expanded to include the summer months as well as after-school ses-

sions. In celebration of a half-century of service, The Urban Mission is putting on a 50th anniversary Golden Gala event. Festivities will take place on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the historic Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Music Hall, beginning with cocktail hour at 6:30 pm. Featuring a silent auction, dinner, and a performance by The World on a String Quartet, the evening will last until 9 pm.

Urban Mission has rented a parking lot exclusively for Golden Gala

guests. Free parking is also available after 6 pm around Bicentennial Park.

Get tickets online at donate.urbanmissionokc.org/ events.

Look for ways to volunteer and get involved at the Santa Store on Dec. 10. There are two volunteer shifts available, 8:30 am to noon and 11:30 to 3 pm. It’s goal is to provide holiday gifts, cold weather gear, books and a Christmas meal to 1,000 children/families. Please email the volunteer coordinator Jordan Lovelace at volunteer@urbanmissionokc.org if you are interested in helping.

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City mayor. “The city’s commitment to nonprofits is also embodied in MAPS 4, which is the first phase of the MAPS program to include projects for social services and nonprofits.”

Oklahoma Department of Commerce Director Brent Kisling, emphasized the economic impact of nonprofits. “There are more than 5,000 active nonprofits in the state, representing 7 percent of the workforce and $16.5 billion in annual revenue,” Kisling said. “The Department of Commerce works closely with many of these organizations, and I’m grateful for OKCNP’s leadership in the sector.”

Other speakers included former Governor Frank Keating, Devon Energy cofounder Larry Nichols and Brooke Townsend, chairman of the OKCNP

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Visitors to the new Oklahoma Center For Nonprofits facility are to be greeted with an updated, modern reception area. The organization is renovating the former American Red Cross building.

Board of Directors and director of community affairs at BlueCrossBlueShield of Oklahoma.

“I started my nonprofit career in this building when I worked for the Red Cross,” said Marnie Taylor, president and CEO of OKCNP.

“The fact that the center has a new home in the same building serves as a true full-circle moment

in my life. The community that will be created here will help carry our sector into the future.”

In addition to OKCNP offices, renovations to the 31,000+ square-foot building include 8,000 square feet of co-working and collaboration space for use by Oklahoma nonprofits. Two videoconferencing rooms, 16 communi-

in a positive direction.”

Chattanooga reinforced how powerful collaborations between businesses, organizations and elected officials can create greater economic and talent development opportunities. Collectively, with volunteers, leadership, community residents and our team, we can continue moving Oklahoma City

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pools, and now pickleball courts.

“We’ve had calls about backyard LED lighting being installed for basketball and tennis courts that are causing light pollution for neighboring residents,” said Pate during the special meeting of the council. “We have ordinances. You can’t create a public nuisance by casting light on your neighbor’s property.

“We’ve noticed more of these backyard amenities being installed since people are choosing to stay at home these days which has them installing more unique accessory structures and uses on their properties that are creating issues for their neighbors,” he added. “We are also noticing more security lighting where a resident contacts OGE to request LED lighting installed on utility poles in their backyard.”

“It is difficult to legislate neighborliness,” said Ward 1 Council Member Sody Clements during discussions. “Imagine the noise and lighting from these basketball, tennis and pickle ball courts. It’s like Whack-AMole. They’re going up everywhere.

“My temptation is to just ban all of them (tennis, basketball and pickle ball courts),” she added. “Some people even complain about regular streetlights.”

Ward 2 Councilman Peter Hoffman said he does a lot of walking in his neighborhood at night and has noticed several spot and floodlights that are, “so glaring and alarming they brighten up three or four neighboring homes like the sun.

Gillenwater's experience prior to Chattanooga includes leading chambers of commerce in Indiana, including Southwest Indiana (Evansville), Bloomington, and Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce. She worked in government relations for the Muncie-Delaware County (IN) Chamber of Commerce and later in economic development for the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance. She is a graduate of Indi-

“It’s the worst thing you can do,” he said. “I’ve taken pictures with giant lights stuck up on a telephone pole.”

During discussions, Hoffman told the council that some home designers in his neighborhood have started installing security LED lights that shoot across the street creating so much bright white light that, “neighbors thought it was daylight. These outdoor security lights light up half of the block.”

Pate said, “These issues and others over the years led us to conclude we need to clarify some language and definitions regarding acces-

ty workstations, a large conference room and expanded event space set to be available for organizations to use. The building also features three spacious training rooms, equipped with the latest technology, so organizations outside of Oklahoma City can have access to learning, consulting and other resources.

ana University and holds an MBA from Ball State University. She is a certified chamber executive and a graduate of the Institute for Organizational Management and the Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program. Gillenwater is also a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100. Williams is to continue to serve in his role through the end of 2022, with Gillenwater joining the organization in early January.

sory structures, building and other uses and also be more specific about lighting standards in our city. We have had complaints besides this most recent one. Particularly with the increased use of exterior LED lights that can be very bright.”

Pate said the city has periodic special meetings to address policy decisions like this matter.

“Staff needed guidance to draft an ordinance to address what we feel will become an increasing issue,” he said. “We are giving the city attorney time to draft an ordinance and then come back to the Council at a future meet-

ing for discussion.”

Pate said city leaders do not know when the ordinance is to be complete.

Chargers battle Plainview to start tough stretch

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Schedule makers weren’t kind to the Heritage Hall football team in its first year in a new district.

The Chargers, who lead District 3A-2 at 4-0 and are 6-1 overall, face the teams behind them in the standings over the final three weeks starting this Friday against Plainview in their final home game of the season.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pop Murray

Memorial Field.

“We definitely have our three toughest games coming up,” coach Brett Bogert said. “We’ve really bounced back since the loss to Clinton and I feel like we’re hitting our stride at the right time.”

Heritage Hall is coming off a dominating 58-20 victory over Dickson.

Tailback River Faulkner enjoyed a big night with five rushing touchdowns and quarterback Andy Bass threw a pair of TD

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passes to Zack Fetrow and Orie Walker.

Plainview (5-2, 3-1) sits in second place, followed by defending Class 2A state champion Marlow and Sulphur. The Indians suffered a 35-34 loss to Pauls Valley last Friday for their first district setback of the season.

“We’ve played them in the playoffs a few times,” Bogert said of Plainview. “They are a big physical team. They try to control the ground early and set the tone physically.”

FOOTBALL

WEEK 8 SCHEDULE

Friday, October 21 Casady at Guymon Bethel at Crossings Christian Northwest Classen at Deer Creek Plainview at Heritage Hall John Marshall at Cache McGuinness at Southeast Anadarko at Mount St. Mary Putnam City at PC North

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

One of Plainview’s standout players is receiver Morgan Pearson but injuries cost him much of the 2021

season.

Chargers defensive back Jordan Harris has been assigned to primarily cover Pearson

on Friday, according to Bogert.

“We really need a big game from Jordan,” the coach told FRIDAY. “He’s one of our best cover guys and he’ll be going against Pearson.”

In addition, the Heritage Hall defense needs big nights from the linebacking corps which includes River Faulkner, Cooper Cookson and Zach Fetrow, Bogert said.

“We need good play from our linebackers to able to slow down their running game,” he said.

Titans get past Irish on final drive

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Clinging to a 1-point lead early in the fourth quarter last Friday, the McGuinness football team embarked on a drive to perhaps extend its advantage over Carl Albert and even put the game away.

The Irish worked

their way down inside the Titans’ 15-yard line and faced a fourth-and6. Quarterback River Warren was sacked on the play and Carl Albert took over.

Carl Albert drove the other way to score a TD and 2-point conversion with just over a minute left to secure a 31-24 victory over McGuinness at Pribil Stadium.

“I thought our offense played really well,” coach Bryan Pierce said after the game, “but our defense just wasn’t able to hold up at the end.”

The Irish (6-1, 3-1 District 5A-2) jumped out to a fast start with a touchdown drive on their first possession.

The series covered 80 yards in 18 plays and took nearly eight minutes off the clock.

Warren capped the long drive with a 9yard touchdown pass to Noah Rice.

Carl Albert responded with a long drive of its own but had to settle for a 36-yard field goal in the opening minute of the second quarter.

McGuinness took advantage of a long kickoff return with a 56-yard drive in 10 plays that ended with a 2-yard run by tailback Michael Taffe.

The Irish were able to establish the running game early with nearly two dozen running plays in just their first two series. For the game, McGuinness had 238 rushing yards.

“We really felt like we had an advantage up front,” Pierce said.

“Our running game has

worked well all season.”

The Titans closed the Irish lead to 14-10 at halftime with a second straight scoring drive.

Both teams opened the third quarter with consecutive scoring drives capped by long runs. Carl Albert got on the board first on tailback Xavier Robinson’s 68-yard run, and McGuinness’ Taffe responded with a 59yard scoring jaunt and a 21-17 lead.

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SPOTLIGHT: TITANS 31, IRISH

McGuinness tailback Michael Taffe (1) breaks free for a long run against Carl Albert. Taffe scored two touchdowns in the Irish’s 31-24 loss.

- Photo by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com

Antlers hold off Lawton

Deer Creek rebounded from its first loss of the season at Choctaw in Week 6 with a dominating 38-14 triumph at Lawton on Friday in a district football game.

Tre Miller provided a special-teams TD on a 39-yard punt return, while tailback Deontaye Wilson scored on an 18-yard run.

Kicker Adrian Arambula ended the night with a 23-yard field goal and made 3-of-4 extra-point attempts.

25, four, 71 and 21 yards for the Chargers (6-1, 4-0 3A-2).

Quarterback Andy Bass tossed a pair of touchdowns to Orie Walker for 25 yards and Zach Fetrow for 32 yards. Rashaud Smith added an exciting 101yard interception return for a score.

KNIGHTS TAKE DOWN CHANDLER

As both teams played to a scoreless first half, Crossings Christian pulled away in the third quarter on the way to a 16-6 victory at Chandler Thursday night.

Tailback Silas Ward accounted for both touchdowns on short runs of four and one yards to lead the Knights (5-2, 2-2 2A-2).

BEARS RUN OVER WOODWARD

Quarterback Grady

Adamson threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers to lead the Antlers (6-1, 3-1 District 6A-II-2).

Adamson connected with Mason Smith on a 23-yard score, Bryson Rouse for 26 yards and Jake Sullivan for seven yards.

CHARGERS BLOW PAST DICKSON

Erupting for five touchdowns in the first quarter, Heritage Hall cruised to a 58-20 win at Dickson on Thursday night.

Tailback River Warren enjoyed a big night with five TD runs of 63,

Regional meets set for Saturday

All eight Fridayland cross country teams begin their quests for a state championship this Saturday as they compete in regional meets across the state.

In Class 6A, Deer Creek and PC North have been assigned to a regional at Wildhorse Park in Mustang. The girls’ race is set to start at noon, with the boys to follow at 12:45 p.m.

McGuinness also com-

Going on one of the longer road trips of the week, John Marshall started out strong with three touchdowns in the first and ended strong with three more in the fourth to pull off a 42-17 win at Woodward on Thursday.

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petes at Mustang in 5A, while John Marshall ventures north for its 5A regional at Ponca City. Girls’ races start at 10 a.m. with the boys to follow at 10:45 a.m.

Meanwhile, Harding Charter Prep travels southwest to Waurika for its 4A regional, along with Heritage Hall competing in 3A.

Crossings Christian and Mount St. Mary compete in a 3A regional at Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid.

3A girls’ races start at noon and the boys run at 12:45 p.m., while the 4A girls

Rockets, Irish favorites in 5A

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Ranked Nos. 1 and 2 since early in the season, the Mount St. Mary and McGuinness volleyball teams open as favorites to meet for a gold ball as the Class 5A state tournament is held this weekend.

The Rockets (38-1) are the top seed and faced Coweta last Thursday in a quarterfinal match at Newcastle.

The Irish (30-3) have been named as the second seed and faced Sapulpa in the quarterfinal on Thursday.

With a victory, Mount St. Mary would face the Lawton MacArthur-Glenpool winner at 2 p.m. Friday in the semifinals at Noble.

McGuinness could advance to a 5 p.m. semifinal Friday against the PiedmontCarl Albert winner.

The championship match is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Noble.

Mount St. Mary rolled through the regular season with only one loss to 6A’s Norman North.

“It’s been a great season,” coach James

kick off at 2 p.m. and the boys are at 2:45 p.m.

The state meets are set for Oct. 29 at Edmond Santa Fe.

IRISH GIRLS WIN AT ELGIN INVITATIONAL

Keyed by five runners in the top 10, the McGuinness girls captured the Elgin Invitational title last weekend.

Heritage Hall also scored a fifth-place finish, behind an individual championship effort from Jackson Fowler. The senior completed the 5kilometer course in 17 min-

Ward said. “Our loss was to a good team and happened at a pretty good spot. I think it gave us new motivation to get fired up and reach our goal.”

That goal would be the program’s fourth state championship in its 10th straight berth in the state tournament.

The Rockets boast a strong lineup with Ally Fees leading the way. Fees, a junior, eclipsed 1,000 kills in her carrer earlier this season.

Other team leaaders include senior Maria Roquemore, along with sophomores Liv Ward and Gia McGrew.

Meanwhile, McGuinness enjoyed a big year with just three losses including one to the Rockets.

“We’ve had a strong season,” coach Kelli Miller said. “All of our losses have a purpose and came at good times. They gave us motivation to push forward.”

Senior Grace Smallwood leads the way for the Irish. Smallwood is a 4-year starter and “a huge impact player,” Miller said.

Senior Catherine Schulz, junior Taylor Vann and sophomore Greer DeLeon round out a group of leaders.

In 6A, Deer Creek (21-10) is seeded No. 8 and opened against No. 1 Edmond Memorial on Thursday in Noble. A win puts the Antlers in the semifinals Friday against the Bixby-Norman North winner.

Knights fall to Rejoice

Heading into the Class 3A tournament, Crossings Christian hoped for a rematch against Rejoice Christian which had ended its 2021 season in the regional tournament.

The Knights (21-14) suffered the same fate in enduring a 3-1 season-ending loss to Rejoice in the semifinals last Friday at Sapulpa.

Crossings opened with a 3-0 sweep over Okay on Thursday in the quarterfinals.

utes, 9.14 seconds, just over 10 seconds ahead of the field.

Gracie Blevins led the Irish girls with a third-place finish on the 5K course in 21:34.35. Alessandra Grella claimed a seventh-place finish, while Maggie Kirt placed eighth and Torie Whitbeck came in ninth.

Coffey Collier and Olivia Fosbenner rounded out the group in 12th and 13th places, respectively.

Heritage Hall’s Will Blalock and Finn Martin also claimed spots in the top 25, with Blalock in 19th and

Martin in 21st place.

Harding Charter Prep’s Sean Carr finished in the bottom half of the field in 74th place.

ANTLER GIRLS TAKE COAC TITLE

With five athletes in the top 15, the Deer Creek girls ran to the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference (COAC) championship and the Antler boys claimed the runner-up trophy.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

PC North’s Phil Jackson III looks for running room against Capitol Hill in last week’s football game.

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DIVORCE

(Published

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-2015 In the Matter Of The Marriage Of: Malik F. Ashqar,) Petitioner,) and) Jessica M. Isbell,) Respondent.)

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Comes now the Petitioner, Malik A. Ashqar, by and through William O’Brien, attorney at law and in support of this petition states as follows:

1. That the parties were married in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on or about May 14, 2018 and that since that time they have grown incompatible to a degree that warrants the legal termination of their marriage.

2. That the Petitioner has been a legal resident of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County for the preceding six months that makes this jurisdiction the proper forum for this action in accordance with Oklahoma law.

3. That no children have been born of the marriage and that the Respondent is not now pregnant.

4. That during the marriage the parties have acquired personal properties and that they should be awarded the personal property that is currently in their individual possession and that any debts that may have been incurred during their marriage is in their individual capacity and that they should personally be responsible for any such debts.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Petitioner requests that this Court issue an order dissolving the marriage of the parties in accordance with the terms set forth in this petition.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, /s/ William O’Brien #6736 Attorney for Petitioner 9009 N. May Ave. #115 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-752-1733 bobrien3@cox.net

VERIFICATION

This

certify that I, Malik F. Ashqar the Petitioner in this action, state under penalty of perjury that I have read it and that its terms are true and correct.

/s/Malik F. Ashqar

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2021-338

THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRENDA K. TAUTFEST, DECEASED.

NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL

SUSPENDED

ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND DISCHARGE

Rebecca O’Kelley, having on this day presented for settlement and filed in this Court her Final Account of the administration of the Estate of Brenda K. Tautfest, Deceased, and having filed with her account a Petition for Determination of Heirs and Distribution of the Estate of Brenda K. Tautfest, Deceased, and Discharge as Personal Representative.

NOTICE is hereby given that on November 29, 2022 at 1:30 pm in the Courtroom of the undersigned Judge, or the Judge to whom this cause is assigned on said hearing date, in the County Courthouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, has been duly fixed and appointed by the Court for the hearing thereon, at which time and place any person interested may appear, and show cause, if any they have, why said account should not be approved, the heirs of said Decedent should not be determined, the distribution of said Estate should not be made as prayed for, and said Rebecca O’Kelley discharged as Personal Representative.

/s/ Nichole M. Gillett SPECIAL JUDGE NICHOLE M GILLETT

Richard Winblad, OBA 14457 Winblad Law PLLC 102 E. Thatcher St Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Telephone: (405) 696-0422 Facsimile: (866) 712-1093 Richard@WinbladLaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 21, 2022; Friday, October 28, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2022-1204 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFJOHN FORREST WHITE, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE CREDITORS OF JOHN FORREST WHITE, DECEASED: All creditors having claims against the above-named Decedent are required to present the same, with a description of all security interest and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative at the offices of Winblad Law PLLC, attorneys for said Personal Representative, at the address shown below on or before the following presentment date, to-wit: the 13th day of December, 2022, or the same will be forever barred.

Dated this 13th day of October, 2022.

/s/Richard Winblad Richard Winblad, Attorney for Personal Representative

Richard Winblad, 14457 Winblad Law PLLC 102 E. Thatcher St Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Telephone: (405) 696-0422

Dated this 12 day of October,

/s/ Punya Pandey /s/ Anupam Ghimire County of Tarrant, State of Texas.

Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Punya Pandey and Anupam Ghimire to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed.

/s/Janak Bhandari, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Texas #133654669 My commission expires 03/18/2026

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

ABSOLUTE FITNESS

THURS. OCT. 27TH AT 10:00 AM

ITEMS LOCATED AT: 1701 INVESTORS AVE STE B, EL RENO, OKLA.

INSPECTION: WED. OCT. 26TH FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM AND STARTING AT 8:00

the last maturity on July 1, 2036 to likewise be $700,000.

The General Obligation Bond, Series 2023 maturing in the years 2025 through 2029 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 maturing in the years 2030 through 2036 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2029, 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 2023 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 right is reserved to reject all bids.

The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 is a combined purpose bond issue composed of $4,379,000 Streets Bonds, $1,861,000 Water System Bonds, $300,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, $1,220,000 Fire Bonds, $150,000 Technology Improvements Bonds, $120,000 Parks Bonds, $270,000 Public Works Facility Bonds, and $100,000 Police Bonds from a February 12, 2019 election authorization, all of which shall be sold together as one unit, and bids will be received for this combined purpose bond issue as one unit only.

WITNESS my official hand and seal on October 11, 2022.

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ORDINANCE

Section 1. Article V of Chapter 48 is hereby amended with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit:

Sec. 48-131. Lawn and Landscape Irrigation Systems: Water Use Management.

No person shall:

(1) Overwater a lawn or landscape such that a constant stream of water overflows from the lawn or landscape onto a Street or other drainage area; or

(2) Allow water from an irrigation system to pond in a Street or Parking Lot to a depth greater than one inch.

Any violation of this Section is hereby declared a nuisance. Such nuisance or nui sances shall be corrected or abated by the owner of the property from which the water emanates. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Section shall also be guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be pushed as provided in Section 1-17. The imposition of penalties hereby proscribed shall not preclude the City from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation of this Section.

Sec. 48-1312. Enforcement.

The provisions of this Article shall be enforced by the Code Official, and it shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with or hinder the Code Official and his/her duly appointed representative(s) in the exercise of their duties under this Article.

Notwithstanding any provisions contained herein to the contrary, the Code Official and his/her duly appointed representative(s) are hereby granted the authority to issue immediate citations to persons violating any provision of this Article.

Sec. 48-1323. Penalty.

(a)A person who violates any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $200.00 and costs.

(b)A person, corporation, firm, association, or other entity shall be presumed to be the violator if the person, corporation, firm, association, or other entity is the owner or occupant of the subject property, exercises actual or apparent control over the subject property, or is listed as the water customer of the City for the subject property.

Section 3.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 5.EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of October, 2022.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of October 2022.

ATTEST:Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk

Reviewed as to Form and Legality:John Michael Williams City Attorney

ORDINANCE NO. 1216

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-284 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING SWIMMING POOL PERMITS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA:

Section 1. Section 8-284 is hereby amended with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Even in the 1960s, one would find it difficult to name women who were famous for their studies in chemistry other than Marie Curie, who received a Nobel Prize for her work. It might have been even more difficult to find women who cared.

But Elizabeth Zott, a beautiful and brilliant

young lady was not the average girl. The novel that Bonnie Garmus has written about Elizabeth is more than a science-based book about a smart girl who becomes a single mother and is involved in romantic love as well as love of women’s minds. These novels began flying off the shelf as quickly as they were received in the book stores. Who would have guessed? Elizabeth knows just who she is and what she wants to accomplish in life, but takes on teaching her dog words and numbers, outsmarts the males in the laboratory, touches on science, cooking and

Sec. 8-284. Swimming Pool P permits required.

(a) No swimming pool shall be constructed or altered within the City until a Building Permit has been issued by the City Clerk. No such Building Permit shall be issued until the applicant therefor has paid to the City Treasurer a Permit Fee in the amount established by ordinance. Any such Building Permit shall be valid for a period of six months from the date of issuance.

(b) Before any permit shall be issued, there shall be submitted to the City Clerk an application in triplicate on blanks to be furnished by the City Clerk containing a detailed statement of plans and specifications, together with all other necessary plans of such proposed work and such detailed structural drawings thereof as the City Clerk may require. Construction shall not be commenced until the City Clerk has approved the plans and specifications, and the permit is issued therefor. The work shall strictly conform to such application, plans and specifications, and the swimming pool shall comply with all ordinances of the City and with the restrictions contained in the plats of the City wherein the swimming pool is to be located, and particularly such restrictions as to building and setback lines, side building lines, the area of such lots to be occupied by such swimming pool, and the aesthetic appearance and quality of such swimming pool.

(c) The Code Official is authorized to impose conditions on issuance of Building Permits for swimming pools to address drainage issues attributable to the increase in impervious surface area resulting from construction of the swim ming pool.

(c d) The City Clerk shall have the power to revoke any permit on account of any material departure from the plans and specifications, or in case any false statements or representations as to material fact relating to the construction, alteration or location of the swimming pool has been made.

Section 2.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 4.EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of October, 2022.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of October, 2022.

ATTEST:Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk

humor and is dedicated to reaching smart girls who refuse to dumb themselves down.

When her gender causes her to be eased out of her job, she lands gracefully in the care of Calvin Evans, a young man of even greater fame who works in the Hastings Research Institute and becomes a believer in equality for women and men in the laboratory. Not to be quashed in her quest for women’s rights in all areas, Elizabeth creates a cooking with chemistry show that becomes a rave hit while also teaching a lot of science. The show, Supper at Six, even dares to take a stab at manners for kids.

Dog lovers as well as food lovers will tip their hats to Elizabeth’s originality and people sensitivity as well as a sense of the world. She named her dog SixThirty because that was the time she got it, and what was strange about the name is that suddenly Six-Thirty was famous. Kids, their parents, their nannies and an occasional philanthropist know about this dog. Perhaps the most challenging problem in the book, though, is not scientific but Atheist/Catholic

discussions and situations that even SixThirty labors to understand.

At the end of the book, the characters, the situations, the fists up in the face of feminism, resilience and nationalism are more than just a hoot. They are hysterical, and at the same time that Elizabeth has brought fun and know-how to lives of people who had not known a vanadium from a hydrogen element before developing a cooking show that reveals much more to life than what a lady chemist could expect to teach. Magazines like Vogue, Science Projects, Life, are treated along with other necessities such as beauty, love and humanity.

You may never pick up a beaker in your life, but you have just met an extraordinary woman who makes you laugh while enjoying her story of hope about people who like who they are, who can say good-bye to the status quo and leave you laughing all the way as you combine one Tbsp of acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride for extra flavor to your six o’clock supper evening meal.

Thanks to Full Circle bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY Readers.

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

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

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

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

Balliets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

dennerroofing.com

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

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

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

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

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

annarthurfurandleather. com

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

christianscienceokc.org

Reviewed as to Form and Legality:John Michael Williams City Attorney LPXLP

M EMBER OF

OPINION OPINION

O UR UR S S TAND TAND

What’s in the word? In politics, everything.

N ever underestimate the prowess as a professional politician.

A year or so ago, a state senator said something like, “We’re about to ‘business friendly’ ourselves to death.” The big-spender lobbies loved it.

That was his response to efforts by those seeking lawsuit abuse and workers compensation reform. When we refer to “Business Friendly”

legislation and legislators, semantically we are talking aid and comfort solely for “business.” That is political hay for the populists and their demagogue friends who feed on political class warfare. Soak the rich. Never mind that most of business in the U.S. is small business, working every day to meet the payroll.

But by simply changing one word, we can deliver a

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whole different, and far more accurate, image.

Change “business friendly” to “jobs friendly” or “jobgrowth friendly.”

Who could possibly be against jobs?

Job creation really is the name of the game. Creating jobs is the most compassionate thing that can be done for anybody and everybody. People in

Dear WiseElder: I’m determined to live in my home for the rest of my life. What home modifications do I need to make?

Dear Determined: That’s a worthy goal. First, make sure you give attention to your own health – diet, exercise, doing something new, doing something challenging and reducing stress

need would much rather have a job they can get paid to do than to be given a welfare check handout.

All the repeated proposals by business and civic groups for legislative reform are really things that would help all the people, society in general, not just one segment.

• Lawsuit abuse,

through love. Take the following actions in your home to help ensure you can live out your plan.

At age 50, install grab bars in the bathroom. That’s where most falls occur. No suction cup bars. Have a reputable handyman attach to the studs. Remove ALL loose rugs.

Declutter because

and fear of unwarranted damage suits, have skyrocketed the cost of everything. Everybody has to pay more for insurance on homes, cars, health care and liability protection. And it is like a domino effect. Groceries, clothes, necessities all cost more. Not just to business. Not just to health care industry. But to everybody.

• Workers comp fraud takes a bite out of funds available, thus preventing all legitimate claimants from getting their fair share. Reforming that helps everybody.

clutter leads to falls and mental decline. Borrow a walker or wheelchair and test the access into front door, into the kitchen, and to the bathroom. If you cannot get access, call a handyman and make the appropriate changes BEFORE your crisis happens.

- Courtesy of VillagesOKC, villagesokc.org (405) 990-6637

• Taxes that discourage new job investment in our state, and thus more jobs for our people hurt us all. The more jobs we have in the state, the more demand there is for people to work. That supply and demand, in turn lifts the wage and salary level and offers more opportunity for everybody.

Any condition, government or otherwise, that is a deterrent to the growth of more jobs in Oklahoma has a negative effect on the lives of every single citizen of our state. Not just “business.”

YOUR FRIDAY CAUCUS

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

Edmund Burke paraphrase,

Ancient Chinese Proverb

Reprinted

Sebastian and Olivia crowned HH royalty

Every year, Heritage Hall’s Upper School Student Council members work hard to create a memorable homecoming week.

This year was no exception. The week of festivities kicked off with a safari dress-up day and Don’t Forget the Lyrics class competition (which the seniors dominated!).

The week continued with Y2K, Western, Class Colors and

by Esha Venkataraman

HALL HAPPENINGS

Charger Spirit dressup days and the Jeopardy, Dynamic Duo, Class Wars (relays, tug-of-war, etc.), and Lip Sync class competitions. Ultimately, the sophomores were the overall winners in the

class competitions, earning a year’s worth of bragging rights.

On Friday, an allschool assembly and pre-game tailgate had football players and fans charged up for the homecoming game vs. Pauls Valley. Before the game, seniors Sebastian Perry and Olivia Walker were crowned this year’s homecoming king and queen. Congratulations to them and our other deserv-

ing senior candidates: Esther Banks, River Faulkner, Zach Fetrow, Austin Lemon, Maddie McKone, Ava Nelson, Armando Rossell, Posey Thomas, Aiden Walker and Orie Walker.

The week wrapped up with a dance set to this year’s theme, Myths and Fairy Tales. A shout-out to everyone who helped make HOCO 2022 one for the books!

Abney Michelle Dugan

Gonzales

Greathouse

Greenfield

Andrew Middleton

O’Toole

Sanders

Sarratt Stacey Ford Stiglets

Craig Cindy Haugen

Marge Thomas

Sanders

Seager

L. Strecker

Whitmarsh

Allen Robin Belflower

Cates

Fentriss

Heim Barnes Jack Bernier Dean Blevins

George Pam Halley Blair Kelley Shawn LaRue

Leland

Andrea Nicole Jackson Sharon Kelso Kristin Porter

Stout

The 2022 Heritage Hall Homecoming Court consisted of seniors Orie Walker, Esther Banks, Zach Fetrow, Aiden Walker, River Faulkner, Ava Nelson, Olivia Walker, Sebastian Perry, Austin Lemon, Posey Thomas, Armando Rossell, Maddie and McKone. Assisting with the coronation ceremony were Lower School students Joanna McQueen and Bennett Winkler.

Literary Voices hosts award-winning author Elizabeth Strout

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout was the guest speaker during the Library Endowment Trust’s Literary Voices event.

Strout won the Pulitzer for Olive Kitteridge, which was developed for a limited television series starring actress Francess McDormand. The sequel, Olive Again is an Oprah Book Club Pick.

During the evening, Larry Davis, president of the Library Endowment Trust, presented Sody and Robert Clements with the organization’s 2022 Lee. B. Brawner Lifetime Achievement Award for their dedication to the library system.

Above: Award-winning author Elizabeth Strout with Linda and Drew Edmondson during the Metropolitan Library Endowment Trust’s Literary Voices event. At right: 2022 Lee B. Brawner Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Robert and Sody Clements flank Larry Davis, trust president.

- Photos by Frank Kozakowski

Above: Carolyn Danielson and Nancy Cody during the Literary Voices event. At right: Ronita and Brian Alford listen to the program.

Harrison and Elaine Levy, Rachel and Mayor David Holt and Larry Davis enjoy Elizabeth Strout’s presentation.

About the Payne Education Center:

Payne Education Center trains teachers to prevent reading difficulties in children and to remediate dyslexia while serving as a resource and referral center.

Payne Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was founded in 1984 to create reading success in children with dyslexia and other language learning reading difficulties. Payne provides evidence-based, multisensory reading professional development to classroom teachers, reading therapists, and tutors.

Payne also supplies information and resources regarding dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities to educators, parents and the community.

Payne Education Center instructors train teachers in the science of how to teach reading by providing

structured, multisensory, language learning strategies for teachers to use in the classroom. These evidencebased strategies are effective for teaching all students to read but is a reading learning necessity for learners with dyslexia.

Payne Education Center connects parents, family members, and the general community with resources to help their children and loved ones by identifying testing centers, reading intervention services, and support groups.

Payne Education Center invites to Oklahoma influential dyslexia experts in research to educate our community on best practices, new teaching methods, and dyslexia advocacy.

For more information, visit payneeducationcenter.org.

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EDMOND, DOWNTOWN Mainstreet Boutique (NEW)

Sterling’s Home Décor & Gifts

EDMOND, KICKINGBIRD SQUARE

Best of Books

Hip & Swanky

Kickingbird Flowers & Gifts EDMOND, METRO

3B Home

Allton’s Clothiers for Men Lavender Antiques

Legacy Cleaners & Laundry Nanda Orthodontics

Pure Barre Edmond

Red Coyote Running & Fitness Swiss Cleaners

Traditions

EDMOND, SPRING CREEK PLAZA

Big River Footwear (NEW) NORMAN, DOWNTOWN

Mister Robert Fine Furniture & Design

NORMAN, METRO

Marcum’s Nursery Goldsby Marcum’s Nursery Norman MetroShoe WarehouseNorman NORMAN, SOONER MALL Sun & Ski Sports

NORMAN, WEST LINDSEY STREET

Christmas Expressions

The International Pantry OKC, 50 PENN PLACE Route 66 OKC, BRITTON ROAD Pella Windows and Doors of Oklahoma Pirates Alley Picture Frames OKC, BROADWAY EXTENSION

Trochta’s Flowers OKC, CASADY SQUARE Essentials Moliere Bridal House Nancy Farha New Leaf Florist (NEW) No Regrets OKC, CHISHOLM CREEK YogaSix

OKC, CLASSEN CURVE B.C. Clark Jewelers Black Optical Cos Bar Oklahoma City Kendra Scott Design

Laser Away (NEW)

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Scout and Molly’s Classen Curve

Soft Surroundings Sur La Table Tecovas

The Float Spa (NEW)

The Impeccable Pig OKC, DOWNTOWN B.C. Clark Jewelers

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Krista Anne’s Boutique Paper + More OKC, MIDTOWN Chirps & Cheers mode Nhu Avenue Steven Giles The Black Scintilla OKC, NICHOLS HILLS PLAZA Balliets Bebe’s Carwin’s Shave Shop CK & Co.

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Geno’s & Koslow’s Luxury Outerwear (NEW) KEEDO Kids Clothes Mystique Fragrances Norwalk Furniture & Design Sooo Lilly (NEW) OKC, SOUTH Marcum’s Nursery OKC OKC, TOWN & COUNTRY VILLAGE Black Swan Boutique J.J. Kelly Bridal OKC, UPTOWN 23RD Pirates Alley Picture Frames OKC, WESTERN AVENUE

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OKC Rep benefit

OKC Repertory Theater hosted its Fall fundraising event, The Showroom Benefit, featuring a standing-room-only performance by internationally renowned poet and playwright Inua Ellams of his latest work, Search Party.

Sponsored by Inasmuch Foundation, the OKC Rep affair was held at the historic Markham Building in Automobile Alley.

At left: Jay Shanker and Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum. At right: Logan Collins, Morgan Simon, Kelly Kerwin, Nahuel Telleria, Alleese Eldridge and Victoria Kmiec.

Fashion for Passion

- Photos by Rose Lane

The guys. From left: Waiters and bartenders Lonnie Childress, Jim Hopper, Hearts for Hearing Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Hardy Watkins and Matthew Howard.

Chi Omega sorority’s Susie Fuller models the latest fashion by Vince during Fashion for Passion benefiting Hearts for Hearing.

Above: Fred and Pat Schonwald. At left: Terri Hare and Karen Mayfield.

KAREN HARGROVE

Karen Hargrove was adopted by loving parents in 1945 in Wichita, Kans. and raised an only child.

In 1982 on Mother's Day weekend, she located her birth mother. Shortly after, her birth mother came to visit her and shared that the doctor who delivered Karen was surprised at her arrival, as he was performing an abortion on her mother.

On meeting her birth mother, Karen learned she had three half-brothers and only recently learned through DNA who her birth

father was and discovered she had four sisters.

Her story tells of God’s plan and protection for her life and how He carried her through the death of two of her children and other losses.

Karen hopes her story will encourage others to trust the God of redemption, hope, provision and forgiveness with their lives.

She is to speak Sunday evening, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. at Classen Boulevard Baptist Church, 9215 N. Classen Blvd.

Esther Women

Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate was the guest speaker during the last Esther Women program. He received a standing ovation from the nearly 350 guests in attendance at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. At left, he is pictured with Phil supporter Jane Krizer.

Sue Hale, OKCPHIL Board President and Esther Women founder Jane Jayroe Gamble, Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate and Terri Cooper.

What is life worth? Hargrove to tell story of God’s protection for her after surviving abortion