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The Village to host drive-through event Volunteers from The Village are set to pass out candy during a drive-through trick-ortreat event, 4-6 p.m. on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Village City Hall. “We will have cars directed through the parking lot with volunteers passing out candy to kids in cars as they drive through,” Councilwoman Cathy Cummings said. Volunteers will wear masks and gloves and families are welcome to decorate their cars. “We want everyone to be safe,” Cummings said. “And have some fun!”
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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 24 • One Section • 12 pages October 23, 2020
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Texts, emails falsely claim polling places have changed By Vicki Gourley Publisher Fridaylanders should be on the alert for texts or emails falsely claiming their polling place has changed. Registered mail is the only way the Oklahoma State Election Board sends notices. OSEB Secretary Paul Ziriax
issued an alert warning voters about a text message that was received by a voter last Friday, that falsely claimed the voter’s polling place had changed. The complaint has been referred by election officials to law enforcement. The text message falsely advised the voter that her polling place had changed,
then asked the voter to reply to the text to confirm her name. It then provided a phone number to call to be removed from the notification list. The phone number provided in the text message is reportedly for a male escort service. “Disinformation about the voting process is a real threat.
Voters should be very cautious about phone calls, emails, social media posts and text messages containing false information about elections – and report suspicious communications to election officials immediately,” Ziriax said. Polling place changes are rare in Oklahoma, and when they occur affected voters are
By Vicki Gourley Publisher
The City of Nichols Hills and Washington Prime, the owner of Nichols Hills Plaza, invited residents to a Community Day. The event featured food, games and fun and the opportunity to speak with city officials. At right are Chad and Kelsey McManus with their children, Carter and Barret. Below: Mayor Sody Clements, Washington Prime General Manager Shane McWhorter and City Councilman Steve Goetzinger. For more photos, see Page 2.
Runners from all 50 states and eight foreign countries completed the Oklahoma City National Memorial Marathon. 'We had 80 percent retention of runners this year and the rest deferred to next year,” said Executive Director Kari Watkins. “The banners naming those who died in the bombing were hung in Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills and The Village to remind everyone of why we run.” Watkins said she could not thank the three cities enough. “They scheduled road work and put up the banners around the race and then we had to change the date,” She said. “They still got it done. “Companies like Continental Resources and Paycom had employees running in South Dakota and all over the country. The new bike race attracted over 600 cyclists. Families like See RUN, Page 3
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notified by the County Election Board through the U.S. mail. “Election officials will never contact you by text message to tell you your polling place has changed,” Ziriax said. Voters should use the OK Voter Portal on the State
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VOTERS From Page 1 Election Board’s website or contact their county election board to find or verify their polling place. Officials with the OSEB also warned voters about a mailing from a Tulsa-based organization, “OKVOTE,” after state and county election offices received several complaints from voters this week.
Above: Morgan Smith and Madelyn Metzler. At left: Kelsey and Jeremy Philo are all decked out in their best fall gear.
The mailing is an unsolicited, prefilled voter registration application accompanied by a letter that mistakenly advises some recipients that “according to State Election Board records” they are not registered to vote at their current address – even though official Election Board records actually show many of the recipients who have contacted election officials are already properly registered. “State and county election officials are not affiliated with OKVOTE nor with this mailing,” officials said.
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Tom Nix to host Hymn sing
Tom Nix has produced paper “hymnals” with all the old-time favorites for his Saturday “Hymn Sing,” which begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Hope Retreat Ranch.
A free “Hymn Sing” with Tom Nix and friends is set to be held Saturday, 5:307:30 p.m. at the Hope Retreat Ranch. The Ranch is located at 2320 S. Sandwood Ave., in Choctaw. It is near the former Old Germany restaurant. There will be social dis tancing with masks encouraged. You need to bring your own lawn chair for the outdoor con cert. Tom has produced paper “hymnals” with all the oldtime favorites.
Heritage Hall senior selected for programs Heritage Hall senior John Claybon was selected for the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National African American Recognition Program. These honors recognize outstanding achievement in academics and on the PSAT/NMSQT exams.
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 8 PREVIEW: BOMBERS AT PANTHERS • 7 P.M. FRIDAY • PANTHER STADIUM
Panthers host Midwest City in key district matchup By Jason Jewell Sports Editor In its first season in Class 6A-Division II, the PC North football team has already made its presence felt. The fourth-rankedPanthers boast a 6-0 overall record and are in a 3-way tie at 3-0 atop District 6A-II-1 with Stillwater and Midwest City. They’ll put that perfect district mark on the line, when the third-ranked Bombers
come to town for a critical district matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium. “Our kids have been through a roller coaster this year,” PC North coach Ryan Laverty said. “But it’s been exciting to be able to play and have some normalcy.” The Panthers are coming off a comefrom-behind win last Thursday night at Del City. Tailback Amaurion Norment scored PC North’s only touch-
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WEEK 8 SCHEDULE Friday, October 23 OKC Patriots at Casady Kellyville at Crossings Christian Anadarko at Heritage Hall Classen SAS at John Marshall Piedmont at McGuinness Kingfisher at Mount St. Mary Midwest City at PC North Thursday, October 22 Deer Creek at Del City Note: All games start at 7 p.m, unless noted.
down in the third quarter and kicker Diego Otero made a field goal in the close victory.
“We have a veteran team that’s used to playing in big games,” Laverty told FRIDAY.
“It was also a good test for us to rally for a win against Del City.” In Midwest City, the Panthers face a perennial powerhouse which has been among the top programs in 6A-II since its inception in 2013. “They are a very physical football team,” the coach said. The Bombers’ offensive attack revolves around their running game, which will put the PC North defense in focus for the game. “Our defense has
been playing well this season,” Laverty said. Among the defensive leaders are lineman David Bruce, defensive back Riley Powell, along with linebackers Hunter Birmingham and Kishaun Denton. The Panthers’ offense is led by sophomore quarterback Carson Laverty, who is coach Laverty’s son. Among his primary receiving targets are Jeff Nwankwo and Tyce Mythen.
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Big 1st quarter propels Chargers to win Erupting for four touchdowns in the opening quarter, the Heritage Hall football team cruised to a 49-12 victory over Douglass last Thursday night at Pop Murray Field. Quarterback Will Paque and receiver Gavin Freeman accounted for three scores each to lead the Chargers (5-1, 3-0 District 3A-1).
Pague and Freeman connected for two TDs of 15 and 17 yards, while Freeman returned a kickoff 60 yards for a touchdown and Pague threw another 24-yarder to Joe Washington II. Ford Stephenson also provided special teams scored on a 65yard punt return, with River Faulkner and Payton Earnest running for short 5- and 1-yard scores, respectively.
points early in the fourth quarter, Crossings Christian didn’t find the end zone over the final period to suffer a 36-30 road loss last Thursday night. Quarterback Drew Wood hit Brody Gibbs for an 88-yard touch-
OAKRIDGE CLIPS CYCLONES Casady built a 14-7 lead at halftime, but Oakridge roared back with three touchdowns in the third quarter to pull away for a 35-14
PC NORTH EDGES DEL CITY Despite gaining barely over 100 yards of total offense, PC North scored twice in the second half to pull off a 10-6 win at Del City last Thursday. Tailback Amaurion Norment rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown to lead the Panthers (60, 3-0 6A-II-1). Kicker Diego Otero also connected on a field goal in the third quarter. PRAGUE TOPS KNIGHTS After cutting Prague’s lead to six
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PC North’s Amaurion Norment ran for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Panther’s come-from-behind win at Del City last Thursday.
down to get the Knights (1-4, 0-3 2A-2) within striking distance in the last quarter. Wood also connected with Jonah Mahen for a pair of TDs covering 49 and 40 yards, while Mahen caught an 11yard score from backup QB Nate Rouse.
win over the Cyclones last Friday night at Hoot Gibson Field. Quarterback Conner Richards ran for a touchdown and threw another to Brennan Wade to lead Casady (0-5) in the first half. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Regional meets set for Saturday Eight Fridayland cross country teams begin their quests for a state championship as regional meets are scheduled for this Saturday across the state. Deer Creek and PC North have been assigned to a Class 6A regional at Norman. McGuinness and John Marshall also compete at Norman in 5A, while Mount St. Mary travels to the Tulsa area for its 5A regional at Sand Springs. The 6A girls race starts at 10 a.m. followed by the boys at 10:45 a.m. The 5A girls begin at noon, with the boys following at 12:45 p.m. Three other schools participate at the 4A and 3A meets in Enid. Crossings Christian and Heritage Hall compete in 3A at 10 a.m. (girls) and 10:45 a.m. (boys) and Harding Charter Prep races in 4A at noon and 12:45 p.m. State meets for all classes are set for Oct. 31 at Edmond Santa Fe.
third place, while the Irish’s Will Leonard finished fifth to help McGuinness to fourth place in the team standings. PC North’s Bobby Cunningham made the top 20 in 17th place to help lead the Panthers to sixth place as a team. The Panthers’ Mia Popchoke rolled to a nearly 25-second victory over Mount St. Mary’s Michaela Carney in the girls’ race. Popchoke finished the 5K course in 20:16.79 compared to 20:38.39 for Carney. Makenzi Dehart and Sarah Scanlon also made the top 15 for the Rockets, with Dehart claiming seventh place and Scanlon taking 11th place, as the team finished seoncd. ANTLERS RUN TO COAC TITLE Thanks to four athletes cracking the top 10, the Deer Creek boys cruised to the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference (COAC) title last week. A.J. Antonelli claimed a runner-up trophy for the host Antlers, completing the 5K course in 15:34.78
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP about 10 seconds short of the winning pace set by Mustang’s Gabe Simonsen. Teammate Gilbert Velez finished about 12 seconds behind Antonelli for third place, while Hayden Wolfe took seventh and Luke Weathers came in eighth place. Tabitha Fox paced the Antler girls with a second-place finish in the girls’ race with a time of 19:03.22 just about 12 seconds behind Yukon’s Avery Stanley. CYCLONE GIRLS 2ND AT ELGIN Keyed by three runners in the top 20, the Casady girls finished second at the Elgin Invitational last Saturday in their final meet of the season. Shanta Ramdas finished second with a personal-best time of 19:57 to lead the Cyclones. Kyra Patel placed sixth and Anna Ungvari claimed 19th place. Larry Mathis concluded his season with a fourth-place effort at Elgin, also setting a personal-best time of 15:54 in the 5K race.
ROCKETS WIN AT PONCA CITY With a pair of runners in the top 5, including the individual champion, the Mount St. Mary boys won the Ponca City Invitational title last Thursday. The Rockets’ Jackson Salsman completed the 5-kilometer course in 16 minutes, 43.03 seconds, ahead of McGuinness’ Luke Chansolme who finished in 17:09.75. Mount St. Mary’s Jake Hunsucker came in about 17 seconds behind Chansolme in
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Casady’s Larry Mathis, left, and Shanta Ramdas are all smiles after the Elgin Invitational, in which Ramdas finished second and Mathis took fourth place.
Rockets reach 5A title game Battling through a pair of ranked opponents, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team reached the Class 5A state championship game after being eliminated in the quarterfinals in 2019. The No. 2-seed Rockets (38-6) outlasted third-seeded Coweta, 3-2, in the semifinals on Monday evening in Shawnee to advance to Tuesday’s final against No. 1 Victory Christian in Choctaw. Results were not available at press time so check out okcfriday.com for a complete rundown. Mount St. Mary also downed No. 7 LawtonMacArthur 3-1 in the quarterfinals early Monday. In the 6A tournament, both Deer Creek and McGuinness made early exits with a pair of losses in the quarterfinals. The No. 5 Irish (28-5) suffered a 3-0 setback
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Mount St. Mary’s Allie Fees (10) goes for a kill during last Monday’s Class 5A state semifinal game against Coweta in Shawnee.
to fourth-ranked Jenks last Monday at Choctaw to end their season. The Antlers (21-7), seeded sixth, endured a season-ending 3-0 defeat against No. 6seed Mustang to snap a 9-game winning streak. Both teams also swept their regional
tournaments last Tuesday, with McGuinness beating Bixby 3-1 in the final and shutting out U.S. Grant 3-0 in the semifinal. Deer Creek, meanwhile, outlasted Owasso 3-2 in its regional final and cruised to a 30 win over Putnam City in the semifinal.
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Antlers fall to Southmoore in 6A semis Holding a 1-run lead through all but the final inning, the Deer Creek softball team allowed two runs in the seventh and eighth innings to suffer a 2-1 loss to Southmoore last Friday in the Class 6A state semifinals at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium. The SaberCats had runners on base with two outs in the top of the eighth inning when Riley Sharp stole home for a 2-1 lead. The Antlers (27-8) loaded the bases in
their half of the inning but Taylor Smith struck out to end the game. Hailey Evans went 2for-3 with an RBI double and scored on a single by Cayman Casey in the first inning to pace Deer Creek. Terin Ritz and Peyton Norvelle added singles, as the Antlers only managed four hits for the game. Ritz also struck out eight, while allowing two runs on three hits and three walks to take the pitching loss. Deer Creek got its money’s worth in the quarterfinals on Thursday after outlasting Mustang for a 5-4 win in nine innings. Ashley Hogg
knocked in what proved to be the winning run on a single to score Charley Carson, a courtesy runner for Ritz who walked earlier n the inning. Ritz belted a solo home run to open the seventh inning to finish with two hits on the day. Ava Farris also had a pair of hits for the Deer Creek offense which collected 10 hits in the game. Caylee Mann added a double and Norvelle drove in a pair of runs. Ritz went the distance in the circle with 11 strikeouts and allowed four runs on seven hits over nine innings for the win.
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CALENDAR NEWS GOLF Nov. 9 • Navy Golf Classic The seventh annual OKC Navy Golf Clas sic, presented by Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings, will be held Monday, Nov. 9 at the Greens Country Club. University of Oklaho ma former football coach Bob Stoops is serving as Honorary Chairman. The golf tournament is just one of many events hosted by OKC Navy Days to support local active duty sailors and their families. For sponsorship informa tion for the OKC Navy Golf Classic contact Mike McAuliffe at mike@DoctorOnCall.c om or visit okcNavy Days.com.
AUTHOR HOUR Oct. 31 • Author Hour The Metropolitan Library System will soon launch its new author hour series which will feature authors of different genres from across the world at 2pm on Face book Live featuring three young adult, paranormal authors Jennifer L. Armentrout (Rage & Ruin), Caleb Roehrig (A Werewolf In Riverdale) and Tracy Wolff (Crave). The panels will feature
Film in the Time of COVID
Nov. 16 • Upside of The Downside The Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City are pleased to bring Rabbi Steve Leder back to our community, virtually, to discuss The Upside of the Downside and how we should take time to focus on the opportunities provided for happiness, relax ation and gratitude. Rabbi Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, Calif. and is the author of More Beau‐ tiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, which examines the many ways we can transform physical, psychological and emo tional pain into a more meaningful life. He is a regular contributor and guest on The Today Show, writes regularly for TIME, Foxnews.com, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, contributed a chapter to Charles Barkley’s book Who’s Afraid of a Large Black Man?, and has published essays in Town and Country, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and the Los Angeles Jewish Journal. This program is free to attend and begins at 7pm, but preregistration is required. Visit jfedokc.org for details. three New York Times bestselling authors and many award win ners. When viewers tune into the Face book live event, they will have a chance to any questions to the authors during the panel. The November panel features romance genre authors, on Nov. 14 at 2pm. For more infor mation visit metroli brary.org/authorhour.
Sergio. The streaming live concert begins at 7pm and will be per formed in front of a sociallydistanced, live studio audience. Seat ing is limited to 20 people. To check avail ability, or purchase tickets to be part of this VIP group, please call (405)6827579. In person tickets are available on a first come, firstserved basis.
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Oct. 27 • Monteiro Duo OCCC Virtual Concert Series presents local classical, contempo rary staples the Mon teiro Duo, married couple Lauren and
The newest member of the Zoo family is 2 yrold female giraffe Mashamba. Visitors can feed her at 11am or 2pm daily for $5 and can be reserved online.
N EW D ATES /C ANCELATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble 02/17/2021 JoJo Siwa – 08/18/2021 Jeff Dunham – 04/09/2021 Elton John – 01/30/2021 Maroon 5 – 08/14/2021 Impractical Jokers 08/13/2021 Backstreet Boys – 09/12/2021 Cher – Postponed MercyMe – 03/12/2021
Other Events/Shows/Awards: Chuck Wagon Festival – 05/29/2021 Western Heritage Awards – 04/10/2021 Sunbeam Shine a Light – 05/13/2021 Brightmusic concert Virtual OKC Ballet Ball Firebird 02/12/2021 Memorial Marathon 04/25/2021 Rodeo Hall of Fame 11/12/2021 OKC Town Hall 01/21/2021 Beaux Arts Ball 11/27/2021
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enelope Ann Miller has been cast as Nancy Rea‑ gan in the biopic Reagan currently being filmed in Guthrie. Miller is a Golden Globe and SAG nominated actress who has starred in more than 80 movies and televi‐ sion series, including The Freshman, Carli‑ to’s Way, and The Artist. Miller stars opposite Dennis Quaid, who is play‐ ing Ronald Reagan. Something Miller will have in common with all of her fellow cast and crew mem‐ bers is adapting to the new procedures for film production in the time of COVID. COVID has affected all businesses. Film is no exception. Making movies typically requires gathering a large group of people together on a closed film set. Throughout the day, those same people interact with costume designers, make‐up artists, hair stylists, electricians, carpenters, painters, caterers, and drivers. The Oklahoma Film + Music Office has worked with the Screen Actors Guild, IATSE, and several organizations to develop best prac‐ tices for keeping everyone safe on set. The coherent guide‐ lines, frequent online trainings, and growth of new COVID related con‐ sulting and service companies have made it possible for Oklahoma filmmak‐ ers get back to work.
Oklahoma has host‐ ed more than fifteen feature film produc‐ tions since May, and only one instance of a positive COVID test, which was con‐ tained. The COVID protec‐ tions start before you arrive on set. Every single person coming to or near set is required to show up with a recent neg‐ ative COVID test result, which is offered for free at the Oklahoma County Health Department. That includes any parent dropping off a cast or crew mem‐ ber. The set itself is fogged with disinfec‐ tant before anyone arrives. When you arrive on set, there is a standard process to keep everyone spaced until they are cleared. You must show up wearing a mask, stay six feet from all other peo‐ ple, fill out a form about any potential symptoms, get your temperature checked, put on a new mask, and sani‐ tize your hands before touching or approaching another person. After the initial test, productions cover the costs of rapid tests, which are less invasive to your nose, but costs $125 each. SAG/union produc‐
tions test the full cast and crew every three days. Non‐union pro‐ ductions test every‐ one weekly. New COVID safety companies, like Three Mile Creek Productions led by Perrin Smith, keep locations safe by fog‐ ging the set three times a day and hand sanitizing all crew members at regular intervals throughout the day. Crew members wear masks at all times, drive to set individually instead of in carpools, and eat pre‐packaged lunches sitting two to a table or spread out on a lawn. Make‐up artists and wardrobe team members wear masks and plastic shields since they are in the face of the actors, who cannot wear masks on set or while getting in make‐up. Actors wear masks and shields until they get in make‐up and go to set. This all sounds like a lot. But it is easy to get used to after the first couple of days. The financial impact, however, is very real. For a low budget movie, COVID safety costs can add $10‐ $15,000. For large scale movies like Reagan, those pre‐ ventative and safety measures can add $50 ‐ $75,000. Fortu‐ nately, those extra costs seem to be worth it. Companies continue to bring their productions here, keeping the Oklahoma film indus‐ try hard at work.
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Gift cards needed for Sunbeam’s early education centers You’re invited to make this holi day season brighter for infants and toddlers who attend Sun beam’s early education centers. With your support, 104 families will receive gift cards to safely meet their children’s holiday needs while also keeping the health and wellbeing of our com munity in mind. This year, the goal is to raise 810 Walmart, Amazon, Target and/or Visa gift cards in $25 amounts. Sunbeam Family Services invites the community to join them in making the holiday sea
son brighter for children and fam ilies. Through Season of Joy, Sun beam families whose infants and toddlers attend the nonprofit’s early education centers will receive gift cards to meet their holiday needs safely. The nonprof it’s goal is to raise 810 gift cards for families and is 20 percent to its goal. Season of Joy helps families like Sarah’s, a single mother whose three young children attend one of Sunbeam’s early education centers. “My oldest two children have
disabilities,” said Sarah. “I am cur rently pregnant and due in Sep tember. I work very hard to pro vide for all three of my children by going back to school and work ing parttime.” Walmart, Amazon, Target and Visa gift cards in $25 increments can be donated at Sunbeam by appointment through Nov. 13. The gift cards will be delivered to families in November, just in time for the holidays. For more information on sup porting Season of Joy, including how to sign up to support chil
dren and families, visit sunbeam familyservices.org/joy or call (405) 6091755. As the Early Head Start provider for Oklahoma City, Sun beam is a leader in early child hood care and education. The nonprofit’s early education cen ters build a foundation for achievement and school readi ness for young children and their families.
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ORDER APPROVING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 for the construction of: PROJECT NO. WC-1902, WC-1903, WC-2001 2019-2020 G.O. BOND ISSUE WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS BEDFORD DR. 12� WATER LINE, WILSHIRE BLVD. 12� TOWER LINE, & GREYSTONE AVE. TOWER 8� BLOW OFF Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at Nichols City Hall. Bidders shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a CD from S m i t h R o b e r t s B a l d i s c h w i l e r, L L C , 1 0 0 N . E . 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O k l a h o m a 7 3 1 0 4 upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00 per CD. All bids shall remain on file at least forty-eight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at N i c h o l s H i l l s P u b l i c Wo r k s , l o c a t e d a t 1 0 0 9 N . W. 7 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O K 7 3 11 6 , a t 11 : 0 0 a . m . o n Tu e s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 7 t h , 2 0 2 0 . ( S e e I N S T R U C T I O N S T O BIDDERS for mandatory pre-bid conference requirements.) Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project.
NOW, on this 16 day of October, 2020, Sharmaine Jones appeared before me personally and was sworn. The Court, having reviewed the Affidavit in Support of the Application for Service by Publication, and after having considered the sworn testimony provided, FINDS and ORDERS as follows: 1. Petitioner/Temporary Guardian has made a distinct and meaningful search of all reasonably available resources to ascertain the identity and/or whereabouts of unknown father, and has been unable to locate said individual. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that service by publication is authorized for unknown father, and that service shall be made by publication of a notice, signed by the Court Clerk, one (1) day per week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper authorized by law to publish legal notices which is published in Oklahoma County. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the notice shall state the following: 1. The name of ward herein, and if the ward is a child, only the child’s first and middle initials, together with the child’s last name and date of birth shall be published. 2. That a Petition for Guardianship has been filed by Sharmaine Jones in the District Court of Oklahoma County. 3. That unknown father is hereby provided notice of said Petition and the date for further hearing, which is to be held on the 4 day of November, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Allen Welch, Judge of the District Court, in Room 315 of the Oklahoma County Courthouse.
ESTATE ONLINE AUCTION
IT IS SO ORDERED! /s/James M. Siderias For Judge Allen J. Welch JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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Dated this 15th day of October, 2020. Amanda Copeland CITY CLERK
Estate of Don & Doris Young Online Only
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, located at CITY HALL 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5th , 2020 for the construction of:
Lifetime accumulation, refrigerator, lots of furniture, Household, knick knacks.
2020 G.O. BOND ISSUE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS
Ken Carpenter Auction & Realty LLC 405-620-1524
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PROJECT NO. PC-2002 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM WILSHIRE BLVD. TO WESTMINSTER PL. & 1600 BLOCK OF DRURY LANE Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5th , 2020 at Nichols City Hall. Bidders shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a CD from S m i t h R o b e r t s B a l d i s c h w i l e r, L L C , 1 0 0 N . E . 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O k l a h o m a 7 3 1 0 4 upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00 per CD. All bids shall remain on file at least forty-eight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at N i c h o l s H i l l s P u b l i c Wo r k s , l o c a t e d a t 1 0 0 9 N . W. 7 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O K 7 3 11 6 , a t 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . o n Tuesday, October 27th, 2 0 2 0 . ( S e e I N S T R U C T I O N S T O BIDDERS for mandatory pre-bid conference requirements.) Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project. Dated this 15th day of October, 2020. Amanda Copeland CITY CLERK
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Students
College Connections: Visiting colleges virtually W
hat is a great way to explore colleges and do it safely in the midst of a pandemic? Casady seniors and juniors are encouraged to attend virtual college visits that occur during the school day. Seniors should participate in the virtual visits hosted by the colleges to which they are applying, while juniors are encouraged to start exploring colleges. For students who have not yet participated in a virtual visit and are wondering what the experience is like, the college admissions representative shares a brief overview of their school, explains the
by Allison Jones
A Casady senior goes on a virtual college visit.
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application process, and concludes with giving the students an opportunity to ask questions. Students may want to ask about special programs, a specific field of interest, or further clarification on something discussed in the presentation. Dr. Janet Hubbell and Amanda Kisselle, Casady’s college counselors, believe the top
three things students should get out of a college virtual visit include: 1. An understanding of the academic and student life programs a school has to offer. 2. Meeting the admission representa-
tive who will likely review your application. 3. Learning how the admission and financial aid processes work for the particular school. Juniors and seniors, who are in the midst of the college admissions
process, have undoubtedly heard the term “demonstrated interest.” Dr. Hubbell and Kisselle clarified that demonstrated interest is “a metric that some colleges use in the admission review process because they want to make sure that a student is genuinely interested in their institution before admitting them. “You can demonstrate interest by attending a virtual visit, watching a virtual tour, engaging with an admission representative through email, or physically visiting a campus,” they said. For colleges that do
track demonstrated interest, it is wise to keep your camera on during the virtual visit and engage with the admissions representative. For students interested in attending a college virtual visit, there is no registration process through Casady’s College Counseling Office. However, some colleges ask students to pre-register, while other colleges provide a Zoom link in advance. Virtual visits typically end in November, when admissions officers begin to read applications.
Preschoolers can hit all the right notes now on refurbished Music Wall
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rior to the start of school – as Heritage Hall administrators, faculty, and staff were making preparations for the beginning of a new and unusual year – Middle School student Brody Offel was looking for a way that he could contribute to our school community. One day, while helping his mother (Heritage Hall Associate Director of Admission Heidi Offel) with tours in the Early Childhood Center (ECC), Brody noticed that the
Kip Nichols rises to Eagle Scout
by Lilly Roberson HALL HAPPENINGS
beloved outdoor music wall had rusted and was full of wasp nests. To be usable by children, the wall needed to be refurbished. The pair immediately jumped into action. Turning to Pinterest for ideas, the Offels were quickly drawn to the most brightly col-
ored and engaging walls. “Once we had pictured in our minds how we wanted the wall to look, we took measurements and headed to Lowes for building materials, and then to stores like Dollar Tree and 5 Below for items that made noises and would be of interest to the kids,” Brody said. A week later, the new music wall was constructed, hand painted and ready for little ones. “Between mask
Kip C. Nichols, age 17, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America program. He is a member of Troop 120 chartered to Christ the King Catholic School in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Scoutmaster Matt Jackson Kip demonstrated leadership to others in a service
breaks and outdoor learning opportunities, we’ve been spending more time in our outdoor area this year,” said ECC Director Barbara Leite. “The music wall is interactive, educational, and generates positivity. Students love it, especially the squeaky sounds that come from the bicycle horns. “The wall has made a big difference and we appreciate Brody and Heidi for their hard work. This initiative exemplifies the Charger Code in action.”
project benefiting the Santa Fe Life Center where he replaced flooring in a 1,300square-foot space. Favorite Scouting memories for Kip include campouts and sleeping under the starts. When asked about Scouting he said, “I look forward to being able to utilize my education and Scouting experiences to give back to the communities in which I will
Heritage Hall Early Childhood Center students hit the right notes on the school's refurbished Music Wall.
live for years to come.” When not Scouting, Kip attends Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School where he has volunteered more than 300 hours to help others. He is a member of the French Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lettered in both football and wrestling, and served as an escort during homecoming festivities.
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Payne Education Center Premier Card is Oct. 23 through Nov. 1 Celebrating its 21st year, Premier Card is one of the most anticipated fundraising events of the season! Shoppers give $50 and get their Premier Card from any participating OKC, Edmond or Norman merchant.
In return, participating merchants offer up to 20 percent discounts to Premier Cardholders during the 10day event. All proceeds are used to fund Payne Education Center’s teacher training programs and dyslexia advocacy efforts.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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Medicare Part D: check plans on website before you automatically renew By Kelle Turner, Medicare Part D Expert, Express Scripts 2020 has been a year like no other. The global pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives. From entertainment and sporting events to travel and family celebrations—everything has changed. Selecting a Medicare prescription drug plan (also known as Medicare Part D) will also look differently this year. Since the inperson resources used in previous years—such as local workshops or broker consultations—may now need to be scheduled well in advance or held virtually, start ing this research early is more important than ever to make sure you choose the plan that works best for your needs and budget. People in Oklahoma City Already Know! If you are one of the almost half of Oklahoma’s Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolling in a Medicare Part D plan, you already know how important it is to take the time to compare plans. This is especially true for those new to Medicare
because the choices made now can impact your costs for the year ahead. Reviewing the plans available in Oklahoma City early will help ensure you choose the one that best meets your prescription needs next year. Need Help to Understand Medicare Part D? Here are some tips and resources to compare plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment sea son that ends Dec. 7. • TIP: Look beyond premiums! While review ing your options, look at the multiple factors which can affect your plan’s overall costs. While a lower premium might save you money upfront, these plans can have much higher copayments, which over time can make it more expensive. RESOURCE: Find Reliable Tools. Roadmap ForMedicare.com is a good resource that offers educational videos, recorded webinars, easyto understand articles with helpful tips, and an eBook that helps compare how each plan covers the medications you take. • TIP: Coverage Changes Annually. Plans change every year, so do not assume your cover age will remain the same. Take the time to under
stand how your medications will be covered in 2021. Check out the plan’s pharmacy network and make sure home delivery is an option. RESOURCE: Compare Plans Online. Medicare offers an online tool to compare how plans in Oklahoma City cover the medications you need. The tool is available at: https://www. medicare.gov/drugcoveragepartd. If you are being treated for a chronic condition such as dia betes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, talk with your doctor so that when you use the online com pare tool you not only check your current medica tions, but also those you may need next year. Choosing the Best Plan for You Can Save You Money in 2021 Do not procrastinate! Once Part D enrollment closes on December 7 you will need to wait anoth er year before you can switch to a plan that better fits your needs. ••• (About the Author: Kelle Turner has more than 13 years of experience in pharmacy. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Master of Business Adminis tration degree from Drake University.)
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Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Our students are named to Teen Board Twenty-two of thee Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s 2020 Virtual Teen Board are students from Fridayland schools. As the current learning environment has changed, the Teen Board’s shift to a virtual interactive board provides new opportunities for statewide networking, in addition to new professional development learning platforms. "In the time that I have been a part of the Teen Board, I have learned so much about what it means to be a leader in Oklahoma,” said Ava Woolery, Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board chairman. “The professional development opportunities have helped me improve my public speaking and leadership as well as prepare me for life after high school. “And, I have been able to meet students from around the state as well as hear firsthand stories from accomplished Oklahomans.” The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board offers 9th through 12th grade students the opportunity to promote Oklahoma pride in the community and state, while at the same time learn skills including event planning, fundraising and collaborative group work. Students also have the opportunity to meet and have discussions with Oklahoma
Hall of Fame Members and other inspirational Oklahomans at several meetings throughout their term. The Teen Board is responsible for planning and implementing a new Virtual Speaker Series fundraiser featuring Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members and other notable Oklahomans. The Teen Board aims to introduce a new generation of Oklahomans to those who have shaped our great state’s history and heritage. In its 14 years of operation, the board has raised more than $200,000 for the organization’s education programs. The Teen Board is the largest donor to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s Free Field Trip Program and sponsors an annual $1,000 cash scholarship for a high school student through the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. Teen Board members were selected following an application and interview process, with a term of service from August to January 2021. Applications will be available for the 2021 class on May 10, 2021 at OklahomaHOF.com. Fridayland participants on the Teen Board include: William Bankhead, Casady School; Avery Brown, Crossings Christian School; Nina Bugg, Deer Creek High
School; Eileen Burger, Casady School; Melanie Caudillo, Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast High School; Makayla Hammons, Cristo Rey Catholic High School; Wyatt Hood, Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast High School; and Kira Jones, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. Also, Patraic Kierl, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Kinlee McCurtain, Harding Charter Preparatory High School; Megan Mesa, Crossings Christian School; Latriel Oliver, Harding Charter Preparatory High School; Tay’ana Rollins, Harding Charter Preparatory High School; Maria Roquemore, Mount St. Mary Catholic High School; Semony Shah, Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast High School; and Maddie Smith, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. Also, Michayla Tate, Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast High School; Julia Thomas, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Cam Wallis, Casady School; Ian Wallis, Casady School; Erin Williams, Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast High School; and Alexandria Wimp, Putnam City North High School.
October 23 Michele Craig Cindy Haugen Jan Howard Tiffany Murray Marge Thomas Sheri Sanders Devin Seager Tia L. Strecker Janie Whitmarsh October 24 Terri Allen Robin Belflower Logan Cates Cheryl Coldwell Suelynn Dawkins Clara Finley Melissa Givens David Hester Seth Loomis Andrea Nicole Jackson Sharon Kelso Kristin Porter John Spradling Marolyn Stout October 25 Mary Denman Shelly Stevens Ficken Scott Hyde Danika LaRue Patti Marshall Paul T. Million, Jr. Chris Stehr October 26 Grace Affolder Jordan Braun Charles Coe Suzie Fentriss Jack Griffin Mike Hammond Alan Harbin Erwin Leland Keith Miskovsky
Virginia Palmer Nicole Price Mary Richard Denise Wyatt October 27 Natalie Heim Barnes Jack Bernier Dean Blevins Jim George Pam Halley Blair Kelley Shawn LaRue Kathryn Leland JaNell Million Blake Nichols Karen Powell Allen Ridley Toby Walker October 28 Kim Fuller Angie Kamermayer Tori Lippert Stephanie Lowery Jordan Thompson Judy Thompson Austin Wade Leslie Waldrop October 29 Megan Balyeat Oren Brown Nancy DeVore Tim Eaton Tim Francis Burns Hargis Dick Marshall Dallas Moore David Mueller Kristin Nicek Stephanie Reel Mark Schwartz Louann Stevens Marylee Strange
Memorial Marathon
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Above: Memorial Marathon runners are cheered on as they race at Lake Hefner. At right: Runners at the virtual start and finish line.
RUN From Page 1 KWTV’s Washington Correspondent Alex Cameron’s family ran in three different states, where they each live. “The beauty of the marathon is the celebration of life. We are meeting to try to plan 2021 without knowing what the situation will be next year,” Watkins said. The capacity number of 50-percent at the museum is also hurting the National Memorial’s revenue. “We are no different than any other business and are trying to keep our mission alive,” Watkins said. “This city knows the terror of militias, and we share it at the museum.” For more information on the OKC National Memorial, visit memorialmuseum.com.