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Rockets capture volleyball title

Send us Veterans photos

The Mount St. Mary volleyball team, pictured at right, captured the Class 5A state volleyball championship with a 3-1 win over Carl Albert.

Sports, Page 13

Our Nov. 5 edition will honor all who served in commemoration of Veterans Day. Send photos with names, branch of service and dates of service of your favorite veteran to rose@okcfriday. com.

OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 24 • One Section • 14 pages • October 29, 2021

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Andrew Lloyd Webber DJs after Phantom reopens in New York City

By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher Thousands jammed the blocked off 44th Street to cheer and dance as composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared on the balcony of the Majestic Theater, acknowledged the

GROUP CAPT. JOHN SCAMBLER Royal Air Force 1951-1984

MAJ. GEN. RITA ARAGON Air National Guard/U.S. Air Force 1979-2007

JERRY WALKER U.S. Army 1953-1955

JOSEPH AARON WHITE U.S. Army 1918

LONNIE CHILDRESS U.S. Army Signal Corp 1968-1972

TECH. SGT. WILLIAM RODELY Army Air Corps 1941-1945

JACK EDDLEMAN U.S. Navy World War II, Pearl Harbor

RICHARD “DICK” BURTON Coast Guard World War II

MELODY LOU MUEX U.S. Marine Corps 1975-1985

CAPT. RICHARD McAULIFFE U.S. Army World War II

CAPT. ELIZABETH LANE U.S. Army 2010-Present

JESS HARRIS, JR. U.S. Navy Caterpiller Club World War II

JAMES TILFORD U.S. Navy Seabee Vietnam

CAPT. FRANK G. MADDUX U.S. Air Force World War II, Korea

A. VINCENT HOENIG II Petty Officer, Corpsman U.S. Marine Corps

STAFF SERGEANT JAKE WETZEL U.S. Air Force Afghanistan

CHARLES E. INGRAM U.S. Marine Corps 12 Years of Service

RONNIE OSBORNE, JR. U.S. Air Force 2005-2011

BERT SEABOURN U.S. Navy

Also in today’s edition: • Halloween Coloring Contest winners, Page 2.

• Most Powerful Women People’s Choice Ballot, Page 5.

• Business Directory, Page 7.

• Sports, Pages 12 & 13.

Andrew Lloyd Webber spins the tunes celebrating the return of Phantom.

cheering, donnned head phones and proceeded to DJ for the crowd and cast to dance.

The reopening of Phantom of the Opera, last Friday night, unofficially declared Broadway is open.

- Getty Images

See PHANTOM, Page 14

More speed cushions to slow residential traffic in The Village

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Last April, The Village City Council voted unanimously to spend $15,000 for the installation of three speed cushions on city streets designed to curb residential speeders. The program has proved successful, and the council has again voted to install speed cushions at four new locations in the city.

“When we started this program, we called it a ‘pilot’ as we didn’t know how the speed cushions would be received and if they would be effective,” said city manager Bruce Stone. “So far it seems like the neighborhoods are embracing the speed cushion idea.

“There are probably some who are not crazy about them (speed cushions), but so far we have heard mostly positive feedback,” he added.

At its recent meeting, the council discussed potential locations for new installations. They include the 1400 block of Casady Lane, 2100 block of Erin Place, 3100 block of Carlton Way, and Greystone Avenue between Westchester and Churchill Way. Three concerned families addressed the council and spoke in favor of installing speed cushions in their neighborhoods. Stone said so far all but three of the speed cushions have been requested by city residents.

Each speed cushion installation costs the city $5,000. The city currently has funds for four locations, but locations can be added as determined by the Council.

Stone said supply chain issues make it hard to predict when installation will be complete but anticipates at least 60 days until the public works department can begin installation.

Classen named best OK high school

Fall fun in The Village

By Rose Lane Editor

All dressed up for Halloween are, front, from left, Jax, Ryan and Tatem; and in back, left, Callyn Hernandez and Kyle Stevens.

- Photos by Eric Oesch

The sun was out and the sky was blue as hundreds gathered at Duffner Park in The Village for the recent Fall Festival featuring a day full of carnival rides, food and family activities. At left: Decorating pumpkins with mom and dad are, front from left, Darshell and Jermaine Jackson.

Back, from left, Maliyah and Kai Jackson.

See VILLAGE, Page 3

FRIDAY’s Rescue

AL HUDSON U.S. Army World War II

Six Fridayland high schools placed high in U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of Oklahoma’s Best High Schools.

At No. 1 was Classen School of Advanced Studies. U.S. News and World Report noted that the high school has a 100 percent participation rate in Advanced Placement (AP) testing and a 99 percent graduation rate.

At No. 51, Classen was also the only Fridayland high school to rank in the Top 100 Best High Schools in the U.S. Harding Charter Prep came in as the second Best High School in Oklahoma, followed by Harding Fine Arts Academy at No. 6.

Deer Creek High School ranked No. 10, while Putnam City North was No. 20 and Dove Science Academy was No. 30.

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The Winter Ball Committee has announced the date of Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, for the next Winter Ball. The event is set to be held at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club with proceeds benefiting Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.

Connell Branan is chairman of the biennial event. Her co-chairman is Susan McPherson. Karen Browne is the past chairman.

They lead a group of 39 committee members who have spent the past year and a half planning for the 2022 Winter Ball.

Each Winter Ball has a different

theme and decor that is selected by the chairman and her committee and the theme of each Ball is kept secret until guests arrive.

The highly anticipated invitation gives a hint of the decor that awaits patrons of the upcoming ball. The 2022 Winter Ball will incorporate new elements that hold the elegance of previous events but with a modern flare.

Past themes have included Michigan Woods, Winter Wonderland, April in Paris, the Imperial Gardens, Williamsburg, See BALL, Page 5

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 29, 2021, Page 2

2021 Halloween Coloring Contest

Winners

1st Place

2nd Place

Cole Cates,

Caylee Gregory,

age 9

age 10

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3rd Place Hadley Crook, age 8

People’s Choice Winner

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Jude Scully, age 4

Obituary

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Catholic Parish. For over 50 years, Rick worked tirelessly as a small business owner, initially working in small engines and garden centers. Today Rick’s House of Fire services much of the

state in the hearth, heating, and outdoor living industries.

Volunteering was very important to Rick as he spent many hours working with youth, including coaching little league and being a scout leader. He spent 25 years as the Scoutmaster for Troop 120 at Christ the King Catholic Church. During this time, he helped many scouts earn the rank of Eagle.

In his free time, Rick enjoyed his motorcycles, muscle cars, camping, cooking and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in

death by his parents, grandmother Bessie Zvonek, and his daughter Carrie Jackson. Rick is survived by his wife Barbara Jackson; children Matt and his wife Margie Jackson, Brent Jackson, Dina and Brannon Elder and Scott Jackson; and his beloved grandchildren Sarah, Greg, Lisa, Sarah, Priscilla, Summer, Will and Charlotte.

Memorial gifts are asked to be made to Christ the King Troop 120. An Evening prayer service was at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Smith and Kernke N. May Ave Chapel. Mass of Chris-

ing upon the weather.

The project calls for the narrowing of lanes on Britton Road to provide enough room for a 10foot multipath that sets back two feet from the curb while not encroaching any closer to the homes than the current

sidewalk.

City Manager Bruce Stone said the council is “very much in favor” and would eventually like to see a pedestrian bridge over the Lake Hefner Parkway to connect with the current Oklahoma City Trail Sys-

tem at Lake Hefner.

“We envision a dedicated walk/bike bridge over the parkway,” Stone said. “It would be expensive, but hard to estimate.”

He added that it could cost $500,000 to $1 million.

Rick Jackson June 15, 1954-Oct. 12, 2021 Rick Jackson, 67, passed away on Oct. 12, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1954, in Oklahoma City, the middle child of Warren and Mary Rose Jackson.

Rick grew up attending Sacred Heart Catholic Church and graduated from Mount Saint Mary High School. After high school, he was married to Barbara Lowrey on June 29, 1973.

Eventually, Rick and Barbara transferred to Christ the King

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The council authorized the city manager to solicit competitive bids to complete a sidewalk project approved during the most recent bond issue voted on by citizens in 2018. The $10.35 million bond issue included $8.5 million for streets, sidewalks, and drainage, and $1.88 million for parks.

This project is the last onelisted in the approved bond issue.

The multipath sidewalk, wide enough for both bicycles and pedestrians, will run west along the north side of Britton Road from May Ave to the Lake Hefner Parkway. Construction is set to begin in January or February 2022 depend-

RICK JACKSON

tian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Christ the

King Church. Entombment followed at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.

Booster

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CALENDAR THEATRE Nov. 5­7 • Cabaret Based on John Van Druten's 1951 play I am a Camera adapt­ ed from Christopher Isherwood's semi­ autobiographical 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin. Set in Berlin as the Nazis are ascending to power, the musical focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub, which serves as a metaphor for ominous political developments in late Weimar Germany.

Performed by the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and the Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Com­ pany. Showing at the Burg Theatre, Kirk­ patrick Fine Arts Cen­ ter, 2501 N Black­ welder. More details a okcu.edu/tickets.

CONCERTS Dec. 2 • Harpist Kibbey Armstrong Auditori­ um's Performing Arts Series draws stellar talent to Oklahoma once again, with harpist Bridget Kibbey and the Dover String Quartet bringing a critically­acclaimed celebration of Bach's keyboard concerto to the stage on Thurs­ day, Dec. 2, at 7:30 pm. Get tickets at armstrongauditori­ um.org.

Tragedy on a Film Set

Nov. 18 • Town Hall Lecture The next installment of the Town Hall Lecture Series comes to Oklahoma City on Nov. 18 with Samantha Brown, award­winning television personality and travel expert. Throughout the last twenty years, she has visited more than 250 cities in 75 countries and 45 U.S. states, creating more than 200 hours of television pro­ gramming along the way. Brown's current show on PBS, Places to Love, has won multiple Emmy awards for Outstanding Travel/Adventure Pro­ gram, among other categories. Brown's fun­ loving style and engaging personality will leave audiences feeling like they have traveled the world with her at the end of her presentation.

All lectures will be held at 11 am at the Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. Seat­ ing is limited. Reserve your seat today with a season membership for all six lectures for $100. Individual tickets for any lecture may be purchased for $25 on the day of the lecture. In addition, luncheon tickets are available as add­ ons to lecture tickets for an additional $120 for the season or $20 for each lecture. For more info visit okctownhall.org.

GALLERY WALK Nov. 5 • Gallery Walk Each First Friday of the month, stroll the historic Paseo Arts District. All of the Paseo galleries have reopened. Restau­ rants will be open for dining, patio seating and takeout. This month’s First Friday is Nov. 5, 6­9 pm. More info at thepaseo.org

THIS WEEKEND Oct. 29 • Haunt the Zoo OKC Zoo's Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up is Friday, from 7 ­ 11 pm. After a year hia­ tus, Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, OKC’s largest Halloween cel­ ebration for adults 21

N EW D ATES 2021 Paycom Center Events/Shows: Trans­Siberian Orchestra ­ Dec. 8 Jeff Dunham ­ Jan. 27, 2022 Elton John ­ Jan. 30, 2022 JoJo Siwa ­ Feb. 1, 2022 New Kids on the Block ­ May 16, 2022 Backstreet Boys ­ Sept. 14, 2022 Shawn Mendes ­ Sept. 27, 2022 Zoo Amphitheatre:

and older, returns to the Zoo offering guests the opportuni­ ty to embrace their excitement for this seasonal festival. Hal­ loween lovers are invited to this epic occasion featuring unique experiences created around the theme, Time Travel.

Explore themed bars, delicious eats, live music, immersive haunted experiences and live music and performers. For the event, the Zoo’s Her­ petarium will be transformed into “1980s Nightmares,” an elaborately themed haunted experience presented through the lens of classic horror movies.

Get tickets at okc­ zoo.org.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Judas Priest ­ Matchbox Twenty ­ Civic Center Music Hall: The Music of Billy Joel ­ Alton Brown Live ­ Hip Hop Nutcracker ­ A Christmas Celebration ­ Handel’s Messiah ­ The Nutcracker ­

POSTPONED June 22, 2022 Nov. 5­6 Nov. 7 Nov. 24 Dec. 3­4 Dec. 5 Dec. 11­19

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inematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed last week on the set of the film Rust. Hutchins was a respected director of photography, born in the Ukraine, who was recently selected as a “rising star” by American Cinematographer magazine. She was killed by a bullet from a gun used as a prop on the film.

The gun was shot

by Alec Baldwin, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actor, who is one of the stars of the film and serves as a producer. Joel Souza, the director of the movie, was shot in the shoulder with the same bullet, but has since been released from the hospital.

As expected with a tragedy like this, people are trying to figure out how this could possibly happen. No one seems to be blaming Baldwin, who was using the gun to rehearse a scene where he draws the gun while seated. Many reports have highlighted the poor working conditions on the production that led to a walkout by most of the camera department. But the primary culprits being discussed are the two people typically in charge of gun safety on a movie or

television set, the armorer and the first assistant director.

The armorer is the person on set responsible for all of the weapons being used throughout the production. They always have a gun license that allows them to carry any kind of weapon.

They are the most serious people on set. They never joke about safety. They insist on a full weapons demonstration. And, they offer a full inspection in front of the crew each time a weapon comes to set.

The first assistant director (1st AD) is in charge of safety for the production.

They lead safety meetings each day, highlighting potential hazards like filming near a road, staying safe from COVID, prepping upcoming stunts or fight sequences, and introducing weapons and firearms to the set. They are responsible for announcing the potential hazard to everyone on or around set, and then providing an expert

A Drag Queen Christmas ­ Dec. 12 A Magical Cirque Chritmas ­ Dec. 22 Mean Girls ­ Dec. 28­ Jan. 2 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Haunt the Zoo ­ Through Oct. 31 Painted Sky Opera Gala ­ Oct. 29 OktoberWest ­ Oct. 29 Glitter Ball ­ Nov. 6 Governor’s Arts Awards ­ Nov. 9

to explain or demonstrate how to manage it safely, be it the fire marshal, stunt coordinator, or weapons expert.

The 1st AD is responsible for keeping the set safe throughout the day, anticipating issues, and working with different departments to diffuse those issues. If a weapon comes to set, the 1st AD walks with the armorer to the actor receiving the weapon, and makes the crew stop work and listen to a review of the weapon. Anyone with questions, from actors to crew members to producers, is allowed to come up and inspect the weapon.

The first assistant director is also in charge of making the day, which means keeping the production moving quickly and efficiently so that all of the scenes on the schedule for that day are completed. Sometimes the need for speed becomes such a big priority that it gets in the way of other concerns, including safety.

I have no idea what happened on the set of Rust. But I do know that everyone on set is devastated by the loss of Halyna Hutchins.

Rodeo Hall of Fame ­ Beaux Arts Ball ­ Cowboy Christmas Ball ­ Winter Ball ­

Nov. 12­13 Nov. 27 Dec. 17 Jan. 22, 2022

Lyric Returns to the Harn Homestead for A Christmas Carol Lyric Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol returns next month in an allnew, expanded spectacular event, whisking audiences away to a magical holiday village nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City.

The historic Harn Homestead, 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd., once again will be reimagined as the Victorian Era setting for Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, magical spirits, and a host of unforgettable characters.

Patrons will follow Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of transformation and redemption, as they are guided from scene to scene at the homestead.

Last year’s family-friendly production garnered praise from both The New York Times and BBC News for

being among just a select number of theatres in the world staging the holiday favorite.

Performances are Nov. 17 through Dec. 23, presented by Devon Energy.

“We’ve brought artists together to create a 360-degree holiday experience that sparks the true spirit of the holidays through timeless storytelling, joyous music, beautifully decorated trees and dazzling costumes in a most unique panoramic setting,” said Lyric Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “Expect surprises around every corner at the Harn Homestead where Dickens’ story unfolds at Scrooge’s office, Jacob Marley’s house, the magical grove of The Ghost of Christmas

Past, Fezziwig’s party at the barn, the torch-filled graveyard of The Ghost of Christmas Future, and so many more reveals along the way.”

This year, Lyric will feature two rotating casts, including Lyric favorites Jonathan Beck Reed and W. Jerome Stevenson, who both return as the fabled miser.

Lyric’s A Christmas Carol is codirected by Baron and Lyric Executive Producer Ashley Wells, who will also choreograph.

Continuing an equally cherished holiday tradition, audiences are invited to contribute to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma following each performance. During the past 10 years, Lyric Theatre patrons have donated nearly $200,000 to help feed

thousands of Oklahomans in need.

Last year’s attendees helped provide meals for more than 64,000 people.

Tickets will be limited to 200 guests for each performance. To purchase, or for more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org, or call Lyric’s Box Office at 405-524-9312.

Net proceeds from this event benefit Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and its educational programs. An additional portion of each ticket sold will also benefit the Harn Homestead.

The 75-minute performance is staged in the open air to allow parties to social distance. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early for refreshments and photo opportunities. Free parking is available at the entrance to the homestead.

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Most Powerful Women

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People’s Choice

“50 Most Powerful Women” Ballot VOTE FOR UP TO 25 WHO YOU THINK ARE THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN OKC Which OKC women do you think exercise -- through position, ability or wealth -- the most influence in overall decision-making affecting Oklahoma’s present and future? o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

ANN ACKERMAN Community Volunteer MO ANDERSON Co-Owner, Keller Williams Realty NANCY ANTHONY Pres., OKC Community Foundation MAJ. GEN. RITA ARAGON Okahoma Sec. Veterans Affairs SUE ANN ARNALL Lawyer, Arnall Family Found.

KITTI ASBERRY Exec.Dir., Comm. Status of Women JARI ASKINS Chief Admin., State Court System VICKI BEHENNA Exec. Dir., OK Innocence Project CHRISTINE BERNEY VP, Comm. Relations, OKC Thunder STEPHANIE BICE 5th District, U.S. Representative KATY EVANS BOREN Pres./CEO, OKC Innovation District MARTHA BURGER Civic leader, Philanthropist JILL CASTILLA President/CEO, Citizens Bank DENISE CASTILLO Comm., OK Status on Women SUNNY CEARLEY VP Membership, OKC Chamber SODY CLEMENTS Nichols Hills Councilwoman TERRI CORNETT Allied Arts Consultant HEATHER COYLE District Judge TERESA ROSE CROOK Exec. Dir., Comm. Foundation OK CATHY CUMMINGS The Village Councilwoman T. SHERI DICKERSON Director, OKC Black Lives Matter STACY DYKSTRA CEO, Regional Food Bank OK LIZ EICKMAN Dir., Kirkpatrick Family Fund FRANCIE EKWEREKWU Public Defender, Jail Trust JEANETTE ELLIOTT EVP, Ackerman McQueen

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NANCY ELLIS Volunteer, Philanthropist CHRISTY EVEREST Philanthropist TRICIA EVEREST Secretary of Public Safety MARY FALLIN Former Governor of Oklahoma MIKI FARRIS Exec. Dir., Infant Crisis Services KAY FLOYD State Senator KELLY DYER FRY Dev. Dir., OKC Mental Health JANE JAYROE GAMBLE Author, Volunteer KIM GARRETT CEO, Founder, Palomar ANN FELTON GILLILAND CEO, Habitat for Humanity A.J. GRIFFIN Paycom Dir. Government Affairs NOMA GURICH OK Supreme Court Justice DEBBY HAMPTON Pres./CEO, United Way of Cen. OK JOBETH HAMON OKC Councilwoman AIMEE HARLOW Community Volunteer JUDY HATFIELD Pres., Equity Commercial Real Estate KIM HENRY Exec, Dir, Sarkeys Foundation MARILYN LUPER HILDRETH Lecturor, Public Speaker JOY HOFMEISTER State School Superintendent RACHEL HOLT Exec. Dir., Juvenile Affairs RHONDA HOOPER Pres.,CEO, Jordan Associates JUDITH JAMES OMRF VP Clinical Affairs JANE JENKINS Pres./CEO, Downtown OKC Inc. MAUTRA STALEY JONES VP Advancement, Langston Unv. JEANEAN YANISH JONES Exec Dir. Health Alliance Uninsured

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YVONNE KAUGER OK Supreme Court Justice CATHY KEATING Community Volunteer AYANA LAWSON Sr. Dir., Comm. Services, OKC Thunder LOU KERR Pres., Kerr Foundation JONNA KIRSCHNER Pres., CNI Manufacturing, Chickasaw JULIA KIRT State Senator SHERRI LANCE Pres.,Gaming Capital Group JUDY LOVE Founder, Love’s Travel Stops LOUISA MCCUNE Exec. Dir., Kirkpatrick Found.

STACY MCDANIEL Pres., OK Cleats for Kids LIZ MCLAUGHLIN Fields & Futures Co-Founder NATALIE MAI District Judge MARY MELON CEO, OKC Public Schools Found.

NIKKI NICE OKC Councilwoman NICOLE MILLER State Representative CYNDI MUNSON State Representative DANA MURPHY Corporation Commissioner VALERIE NAIFEH Co-Owner, Naifeh Fine Jewelry TERRY NEESE CEO, Institute for Empow. Women POLLY NICHOLS Community Volunteer CATHY O’CONNOR CEO., Economic Devel. Alliance LESLIE OSBORN OK Labor Commissioner MARION PADEN Pres./CEO Leadership OK KRISTIN PECK Cox V.P. Govn. & Public Affairs BAILEY PERKINS Public Policy Director, Food Bank

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JANET PEERY CEO, YWCA Oklahoma City AJAY PITTMAN State Representative MARY B. POINTER Sr. VP, Frontier State Bank PAT POTTS Pres., Potts Family Foundation TAMMY POWELL President, St. Anthony Hosp.

SARAH RAHHAL CEO, Sunbeam Family Services LESLIE RAINBOLT-FORBES Physician/Volunteer SHERRY RHODES VP Philanthropy., St. Anthony Found.

SARAH ROBERTS VP Programs, Inasmuch EDIE ROODMAN Exec. Dir., OK Israel Exchange MEG SALYER Community Volunteer CLAUDIA SAN PEDRO Pres., Sonic Drive-In DEBORAH SENNER Pres., CEO, Allied Arts NATALIE SHIRLEY Pres./CEO National Cowboy Museum KAYSE SHRUM President, OK State University BECKY SWITZER Founder, Ground Zero SAR Dogs SARAH STITT Oklahoma First Lady MARNIE TAYLOR Pres./CEO, Center for Nonprofits ALETIA TIMMONS District Judge LASHAWN THOMPSON Director, OKC Municipal Court TSINENA THOMPSON CEO, OK Lawyers for Children VALERIE THOMPSON CEO, Urban League PENNY VOSS OMRF VP Development KARI WATKINS Exec. Dir., OKC Nat. Memorial

Please VOTE and return to our office at 10801 Quail Plaza Drive before November 5.

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Magnolias in Bloom, Downton Abbey and most recently, Newport, Rhode Island.

Attire for the Ball is always black tie.

About the Winter Ball: In 1957, 14 civicminded women gath-

ered to raise funds for the Oklahoma City Symphony by hosting a Ball. The first Winter Ball was chaired

by Mrs. Fred Jones and held on Dec. 12, 1957, at the Skirvin Tower. The guest list was limited to 400 names and the invitations were hand-delivered. The Oklahoma City Symphony remained the beneficiary of the Winter Ball

until 1978 when the Committee determined the proceeds benefit the Allied Arts

Foundation.

In 2018, a similar decision was made in an effort to support

the new Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.

The beneficiary of

each ball is determined by a vote of the committee two years prior to the event.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Mohammed S. Albalawi You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility.

You must answer the Petition on or before the 26 day of November, 2021, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 7 day of October, 2021.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/Jamie Houston (SEAL) William O’Brien Attorney for Petitioner 9009 N May Ave. #115 Okla. City, OK 73120 Phone: 405-752-1733

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-609 In the District Court within and for said County and State. } } ss. }

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NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 29, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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Take notice that TiJ’ae Barbara Ann Sellman has petitioned to change his/her name to TiJ’ae Barbara Ann Sellman Bey. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 2 day of December, 2021, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

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www.dakil.com Four Legends Race Cars, 2012 Acura TL w/Only 200 miles—Originally Sold at Benefit Auction w/Paul McCartney Signature & Others, 1975 MG Midget Convertible, 2003 Jeep 4x4, 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Tracks, 1980 Chevy Dump Truck, Ford 7000 w/Homes 500 Wrecker, 1973 Chevy 1-Ton Pick-up, 2005 Ford F150, (2) Kawasaki Mule’s 4x4, John Deere 4500 4x4 Tractor w/Front End Loader, Massey 281 Tractor w/Front End Loader, Ford 555B w/Backhoe & Front End Loader, Allis Chalmers Small Road Grader, Scissorlift, Bobcat 753 Skid Steer, Cat D4C Dozer, MDI/Yutani Excavator, Scooters, Golf Cart, Bass Boats, Nearly New 500 Gallon Sprayer on Tandem Trailer, Lincoln Ranger 8 Welder on Single Axle Trailer, Asst.

Trailers, 3-point Equipment, Nearly New Snap-On Toolbox and Tools, Challenger 9,000 lbs. 2-Post Lift, Battery Chargers, Generators, Snap-On Wheel Balancer, Steel Bridge, Asst. Tires & Wheels, Race Car Parts & Accessories, Metro Shelves, Metal Cabinets, Work Benches, Many More Tools and Misc. Too Numerous to Mention. This is only a partial listing!

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Case No. CV-2021-2417 ) ) ) ) )

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Rhonda Wade and Kyle Robey, as next of friend of Taevyn Shaye Robey Wade has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Taevyn Shaye Robey Wade to (b) Taevyn Shaye Robey; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 20 day of January, 2022 at 2:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

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WELDERS: Lincoln Ranger 225 Welder, Welding Trailer Accessories. TRAILERS: ‘95 Parker Dump Trailer, ‘86 Kayln Dump Trailer. MISC TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Electric Hammer Drills, Drills, Angle Grinders, Saws, Nail Guns, Kobalt & Craftsman Toolboxes, Work Lights, Floor Jacks, Bottle Jacks, Tire Cutter, Earth Augers, Post Puller, John Deere Gas Chain Saw, Clamps, Chains, Work Gloves, Stackable Racking, Workbench, Truck Toolboxes, Headache Racks, Shelving, Hardware Bins, Parts Cabinet, Fuel Caddies, Rear Seats for Pick-ups. This is only a partial listing!

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PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 29, 2021)

CV-2021-2418 IN RE: The name of: TiJ’ae Barbara Ann Sellman

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Guadalupe Garza, Plaintiff vs.

Ricky Quiroz, Defendant

AUCTION HELD AT:

200 NW 114TH ST., OKLA. CITY, OKLA.

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Melissa Suzanne McKelvy has petitioned to change his/her name to Melissa Suzanne Raab.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 16 day of December, 2021, before Judge Bonner at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse.

Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

In the Matter of the Application of Rhonda Wade and Kyle Robey as next of friend of (child) Taevyn Shaye Robey Wade to Change Her/His Name

INSPECTION: Wed., Nov. 3 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and starting at 8:00 AM Day of Auction.

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ITEMS LOCATED AT: 1501 W INDIAN HILLS RD, MOORE

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

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CV-2021-2437

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In the District Court of Oklahoma County State of Oklahoma No. PSS-2021-72 Re: Application of Joseph Ianco III ) for License as a Statewide Private ) Process Server )

SATURDAY, NOV. 13 AT NOON

Public Notice – Private Process Server License Application Notice is hereby given that Joseph Ianco III has filed an application in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in accordance with the provisions and requirements of 12 O.S. § 158.1, for a statewide private process server’s license. Action will be taken on said application on the 16 day of December, 2021 9:00 A.M. before Judge Ray C. Elliott, Room 700, and if there are no protests and the court determines the applicant is qualified, a license will be granted to the applicant by the court.

Dated: 10/25/2021 RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA By: /s/illegible signature Deputy

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New Pioneer Woman book headlines Full Circle November events Pre-purchase of Drummond’s book required to meet author Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, headlines a busy November author event schedule at Full Circle Bookstore as she signs copies of her new book Pioneer Woman Cooks – Super Easy!

Ree is an American blogger, author and television personality who lives on a working ranch outside of Pawhuska.

On Thursday, Nov. 18, Ree Drummond will sign copies of her new book Pioneer Woman Cooks – Super Easy! at 4 pm.

Super Easy! is filled with recipes that deliciously reflect where Drummond’s cooking life and home life are these days. During the pandemic

lockdown, with her entire family to feed for months at a time, she rethought her kitchen time and leaned in on simpler recipes and shortcut ingredients to save time and money.

To reserve a place in line to meet Drummond, customers must prepurchase a copy of her book through Full Circle’s Eventbrite page or by calling 405-842-2900. She will sign all copies of her new book and one other book per attendee.

Full Circle book signings are open to the public and copies of the books being signed at each event are available for purchase while supplies last.

The Every

By Dave Eggers The title of Dave Eggers’ latest book, The Every, is not the most unusual thing about him. Eleven fiction plus three non-fiction books give a hint to his power of technological, dystopian thrillers. Few authors other than Margaret Atwood, Aldous Huxley or George Orwell have so captured the minds and imaginations of readers. At age 51 he also established Egger McSweeney’s Books, an independent publishing company in San Francisco. Sales of The Circle, the first of this series have rocketed to

750,000 copies as of this date.

In the first of these two books, The Circle, the forceful leader Mae Holland worked for a future in which the web “not only supplements democratic institutions but becomes the ONLY institution in knowing, organizing and administering everything.“ The Every, the second book in the series, continues the saga of the country’s biggest monopoly through the risky plan of two characters who want to take the whole thing down.

These two books concern a merger of the world’s largest search engine/social media technology. The scheme blends satire, suspense and America’s obsession with efficiency with hilarious outcomes.

Secondary themes

abound: Is there an awareness of human manipulation through technological advances in the 20th and 21st centuries and how and what determine the ability to make choices and decisions on anything? How are goodness and quality to be measured?

This book is a look at what could be “a disturbing future or even an inescapable present,” says Farhad Manjoo, a New York Times columnist. Perhaps the title does say it all.

There is limitless choice killing the world in every decision we make. Digital culture and machines are being made to think like people. Is that worse than people who are content to become machines?

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

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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 LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800 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 Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd.

(405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com

Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,.

Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz

First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535 Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

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

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com

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

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

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

Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758

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

Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848

All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.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

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 International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 29, 2021, Page 8

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

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

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

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

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

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

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

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.

EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

Compassionate Oklahomans rush to help whether it is fires, floods, tornado disasters Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY, Friday, August 10, 2012

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HE TRAGEDIES caused by last weekend’s fires in Oklahoma have left many families homeless and facing total losses.

Words could not describe the horrible damage. Scores of people were wiped out, left with only the clothes on their backs.

Not only material losses, but many emotional losses of lifetime possessions were among items that can never be replaced.

The sudden and complete destruction

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was especially hurtful to the children.

Fortunately, though, Oklahoma government and charity agencies rushed to offer help, and offer aid on emotional sufferings.

Governor Fallin and her staff members were on the scenes of these horrible fires, offering comfort and the promise of aid to the survivors.

State agencies like the Oklahoma National Guard and others, deployed their services immediately.

Charity agencies like the Red Cross, Salvation Army and others were at full force in trying to help the fires’ victims.

Area friends and neighbors turned out in droves to help.

Oklahoma people have experienced maybe more than their share of sudden unexpected tragedies. They are always ready to aid and comfort their fellow citizens who are the direct victims.

Major cases like the downtown bombing and a few huge tornadoes, plus a lot of smaller but no less tragic, have been met by sympathetic Oklahoma citizens to help in any way they could.

There’s no friend better than a compassionate Oklahoma friend. May God bless the victims of tragedies and those who would love and help.

Send your letters to the Editor to: Editor, OKC FRIDAY, PO Box 20340, Okla. City, OK 73156 or email: vicki@okcfriday.com

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Students

Franks receives HH Alumni Scholarship The Heritage Hall Alumni Association (HHAA) recognized Genesis Franks (Heritage Hall Class of 2020) as its 2021 Alumni Scholarship recipient.

The scholarship honors an alumnus/a who has been in higher education for at least one semester and who exemplifies the tenets of the School’s Charger Code – to learn with honor, to lead with courage and to serve with compassion. Award recipients receive $1,000, and an additional $250 will be donated to the charity of their choice.

A sophomore at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, Franks is pursuing a nursing degree specializing in pediatrics. Upon graduating, Franks aims to open a pediatric healthcare facility serving the needs of underprivileged youth.

“As a student at Heritage Hall, I was encouraged to not only know the Charger Code but also to live it every day,” Franks said. “The code is a part of my life motto, guiding my aspiration to become a pediatric nurse practitioner and inspiring my belief in the important roles love and compassion play in caring for individuals in need.”

Franks received the award from HHAA Vice President Ashley Stark Ford (Heritage Hall Class of 2002).

“Because of my love and passion for others, I am determined to make my dream of becoming

- Photo courtesy of Kimberly Richelle Photography

Heritage Hall Alumni Association Vice President Ashley Stark Ford (Heritage Hall Class of 2002) presents alumna Genesis Franks (class of 2020) with the 2021 Alumni Scholarship award. Celebrating with Franks are Isiah Franks, Ethan Franks, Karen Stinson, Aniyah Lowe and Lennie Franks.

a nurse come true,” Franks said.

“I am grateful to the HHAA for the opportunity to receive this honorable scholarship that will help further my nursing education and bring me a step closer to achieving my goals.”

As the beneficiary of the $250 charitable donation, Franks chose the Oklahoma Mother’s Milk Bank, an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of infants.

“Oklahoma Mother’s Milk Bank contributes pasteurized milk from healthy breastfeeding

mothers to babies who are critically ill and who are unable to feed off of their biological mothers. The love and quality of care Mother’s Milk Bank provides demonstrates what I believe pediatric nursing is all about. I am incredibly thankful for the ability to impact such a worthwhile organization positively. It is my sincere wish that this donation will help a newborn receive the nutrients needed to heal and give hope to a birth mother who cannot produce milk for her baby,” said Franks.

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 October 30 Billy Albright Janet Burke William Forster Garrett M. Gee Becky Harvey Aex Neff Mark Olbert James Pickel Ann Richter Randy Splaingard June Stevens Clem Wehba October 31 Jan Barr Paul Belflower Dick Bell Jonathan Foster Susan Howard Jane Ann Jayroe Branden Kite Mark McCubbin Mark McCurdy Meredith Miers Troy Shelton Jerry Walker Cathey Welker Erin Yancy

November 1 Kate Benear Terry Boaz Margaret Cromwell Linda Dunn Harold Jensen Chase Mashburn Gene Mobley Debbie Naifeh Beverly Patterson Cort Ridley Marianne Rooney November 2 Stephanie Bailey Betty Bernier Sharon Bozalis Clem Burdick Marty Fricke Montanna Ruby Furseth Sue Gray Ann Henry Gregory Roe Cooper Terlip Tiffany York November 3 Estella Blosser Jane Krizer Judy De Planche Foster Prescott Ray Prescott, IV Emily Stewart Alden Turci November 4 Jimye Baker Billie Bowden Steve Boyd Marje Bullis Elizabeth Chesher Albert McWhorter Mary Nichols Becky Penick Timothy Shoopman Lara Turci

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Students

Hall fourth graders Mount students throw beach party save money by taking AP exams H

Heritage Hall's Hoke Waterman showcases his ukulele skills during the School's fourth-grade performance of Hawaiian Beach Party.

eritage Hall fourth-graders brought the magic of Hawaii to the School’s McClendon Athletic Center during a fun performance of Hawaiian Beach Party.

Audience members learned about the land’s traditions, beliefs, and language through entertaining song and dance numbers.

Following the first Lower School music program of the year, music teacher Katsumi Hagiwara said, “The sounds of the kids singing and acting combined with the laughter and applause of the audience were both refreshing and

by Jessica Leite

HALL HAPPENINGS rewarding.

“This program was the perfect way to kick off the Lower School performing arts season.”

With many more productions to come this school year from our talented Lower, Middle, and Upper School Chargers, theatre-goers will want to check out upcoming events at heritagehall. com/arts/performingarts.

Casady Cyclones build a HOME-coming

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histles, the smell of popcorn and the Friday night lights enveloping the field define Homecoming.

Although the games and dance are the focal points of Homecoming, there are many fun activities throughout the rest of the week at Casady. The Student Council begins preparation for Homecoming well in advance of the exciting week by planning each activity and carrying out the details.

Every year, StuCo decides on the two best themes for the Homecoming dance to present to the Upper Division student body for

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CASADY COMMUNITY

them to vote on; however, this year, representatives, including myself, attended the BASIC leadership workshop in Alva, which was overseen by the OASC. At BASIC, one of things we learned was that we had to find consensus.

If one person wanted to keep an idea, it stayed on the board, but if nobody wanted to keep an idea, it was erased.

At our first StuCo meeting to vote on the theme for Homecoming, the juniors and seniors feuded over the themes “Under the Sea” and “Tailgate” because the costumes would be stifling or would feel like a college tailgate. We decided to use our keep/ scratch method to eliminate themes and find consensus that we learned at BASIC. Eventually, “Under the Sea” and “Game Day” emerged as our theme choices, and the student body voted for “Game Day” the following week.

Aside from the

McGuinness art auction, canned food drive benefit the Food Bank

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he Bishop McGuinness art auction, which benefits the school’s annual canned food drive, begins Nov. 1 and will feature art created IRISH exclusively by the students.

“We collect cans throughout the month of November, but we also do a lot of monetary donations that go towards buying cans,” chair of the art auction committee Blayne Schwarz said.

“So that’s kind of what the art auction does, we take in students’ art that is then sold on Instagram.”

Anyone can purchase the art by going to the Instagram page @cfd_art_auction and placing a bid. The art auction runs through Nov. 12.

Schwarz said the art auction is

a way to showcase students’ individual by talents in a way that Rebecca benefits many people.

Horn “It’s really important that everyone has a place to get food, ITEMS and that’s kind of our main objective,” Schwarz said.

Freshman artist Ryan Hughes is preparing two entries for the art auction.

“We are a Catholic school, so we’re supposed to help people because it is the Christ like thing to do because this is all auctioned off for charity,” Hughes said.

The annual canned food drive benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Canned Food Drive co-chairs senior Sophia Lopez and junior Sabrina Guzman have set a goal to collect 100,000 pounds of cans.

Rocket spirit is alive at MSM!

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t smells like rocket spirit here at Mount St Mary!

MSM volleyball won yet another 5A Volleyball State title.

Coach James Ward ROCKET was very gracious to all the fans who came to support the team, specifically stating that “none of this would be possible without our amazing student section.”

Nearly 100 students traveled

over two hours to Verdigris to support by their team and the Rebekah hard work of both Cleary paid off in the end.

The Mount prides itself on the amount REPORT of student support at both home and away games. A reputation has grown that no matter how far a team travels, the students and fans follow.

It’s the Mount way!

theme for the dance, StuCo also planned a Night Rally with games, food and fun on Thursday night, and a Pep Rally during the day on Friday with games and shows.

Dress-up days, where students dressed as everything from a character from the hit show Outer Banks to a senior citizen, were planned as well.

Lots of hard work goes into making Homecoming Week special each year, and even with COVID-19 still raging, Casady is determined to make this year the best year yet.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school and to earn college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.

As part of the AP Program, College Board recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams.

Mount St. Mary recognizes the following students who have earned AP Scholar Awards: • College Board National Recognition Student: Eli Cervantes has been recognized by College Board through the National Recognition program as a National African-American Scholar and a National Hispanic Scholar.

• AP Scholar with Distinctions (received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams): Marcus Hall, Ethan O’Connor and Ian Torres Acuna.

• AP Scholars (received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams): Jesse Brooks, John Cervantes, Gabriel Cornelius, Thomas Doan, Hannah Gianino, Vincenzo Perretti, Rachael Ray, Sofia Shepelwich, Meralyn Staudt, Michelle Sumaza and Eva Winkler.

Taking AP exams gives students an advantage in college by allowing them to earn credit while in high school and save money on higher education.

In addition to saving money through the Advanced Placement Program, Mount St. Mary students can earn college credit through two other programs, concurrent and dual credit enrollment.

In the 2020-2021 school year, 65 students earned 295 credit hours through AP exam credit (based on the AP transfer policy and the 20212022 $435.50 tuition and fees cost per credit hour at The University of Oklahoma). This equates to a savings of $122,297.50 (savings after the cost of $95/ test). Ten students took 74 hours of Concurrent Enrollment courses which is the equivalent of $32,227.00 in savings. Thirty-four students took 167 credit hours of Dual Credit courses, which at the cost of $75 per credit hour, saved students $360.50 per credit hour for a total savings of $60,120.00.

In total, the opportunities for college credit through Advanced Placement, Concurrent or Dual Credit courses equates to approximately $214,644.50 in savings to Mount students.

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics students take part in the popular International Night.

OSSM celebrates different cultures

T

he Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) held its popular International Night.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, International Night last year was changed a lot, so this year the whole student body wanted to go all out as much as possible. The Experience Culture Interest Group organized, managed and ran the event.

Students brought food from across the globe for dinner, sharing with their friends and peers. Following dinner, parents were invited to join to watch a fashion show and cultural performances.

I had the honor of emceeing the night with one of my good

by Anusha Fathepure

OSSM OBSERVATIONS friends. Joking around and making horrendous dad puns was endearing, but by far the best part was just seeing the amazing cultural demonstrations.

We had everything from a Native American Jingle Dance to a variety of Colombian dances from Clips N Hips dance and hair salon.

The Hung Vietnamese Lion Dance Associate performed a beautiful Lion Dance

that truly left me in awe. OSSM students also showcased their own culture. Students danced to Hispanic songs, performed Bharatnatyam routines and I even joined in at the final large Bollywood mash up dance.

Being one of the last major events before college application season starts, experiencing International Night as a senior can be bittersweet. I’m sad to know this is the last time I’ll experience this as an OSSM student, but I have so many happy memories I’ll hold close to my heart. I feel so honored that I found my own place in the long held OSSM tradition that is International Night.

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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 9 PREVIEW: KINGFISHER AT HERITAGE HALL • 7 P.M. FRIDAY

Chargers can clinch district with win over ‘Jackets

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Closing in on yet another undefeated season, the Heritage Hall football team also stands on the verge of claiming an eighth straight district title if it can defeat Kingfisher this Friday night in OKC FRIDAY’s Spotlight Game of the Week.

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

“I’m really pleased

at how well we’ve played so far,” coach Brett Bogert said.

“We’ve had to win in a variety of ways, where we had to come from behind or jump on them pretty early.”

The Chargers boast a perfect 8-0 overall record and sit atop District 3A-1 at 5-0, after a dominating 4522 victory at Anadarko last Friday night.

Quarterback Will Paque accounted for three touchdowns,

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including two TD passes to star receiver Gavin Freeman.

The duo, along with tailback River Faulkner, present opposing defenses with a difficult challenge.

“The three of them give our offense a much greater dimension,” Bogert said.

“Defenses have to pick their poision to doubleteam Gavin or try to stop River in the running game.”

Paque has also

WEEK 9 SCHEDULE Friday, October 29 Casady at Oakridge Meeker at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at Lawton Kingfisher at Heritage Hall Tuttle at John Marshall McGuinness at Guthrie Anadarko at Mount St. Mary NW Classen at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

improved significantly throughout the season.

“Will has been on fire the last few

games,” the coach said.

“He’s really seeing the field well and making great decisions.”

Linebackers Brigham Evans and Cooper Cookson lead the Charger defense against Kingfisher’s run-heavy offense.

Evans and Cooker are 1-2 in tackles this season, along with lineman Mason Georgia.

Kinfisher, meanwhile, kicked a lastminute field goal for a 15-3 win over Mount St. Mary last week. The Yellowjackets are 6-2 overall and tied for second in 3A-1 at 4-1.

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

8 Fridayland teams run for state titles Eight Fridayland cross country teams, along with a handful of individual qualifiers, take aim at a gold ball as the Class 2A-6A state meets are held this Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe. Both Deer Creek squads and PC North qualifier Malachi Campbell made the state field

in 6A. The girls open the day at 8:30 a.m. followed by the boys race at 9:15 a.m.

McGuinness also had both teams in the 5A field, along with the Mount St. Mary girls.

The 5A races are at 10:15 a.m. for the girls and 11 a.m. for the boys.

Three local teams reached state in 3A, including the Heritage Hall boys and girls along with the Crossings Christian boys.

Bronwyn Link also qualified as an individual for the Crossings girls. The girls’ race starts at noon, followed by the boys around 12:20 p.m.

In 4A, only Harding Charter Prep’s Ryan McLaughlin qualified among local athletes as the boys race ends the meet at 2:55 p.m.

ANTLERS SWEEP 6A REGIONAL With six athletes in the top 10, including an individual champion, both Deer Creek squads earned regional titles last Saturday in Mustang and qualified for the state meet.

A.J. Antonelli earned an individual gold medal, covering the 5kilometer course at Wildhorse Park in 16:31.86 for a 13-second victory. Teammate Gilbert Velez finished about 12 seconds behind Antonelli to finish third and Graham Mitchell crossed in eighth place.

The Antler girls, meanwhile, boasted two athletes in the top 5 including Sadie Wedge with a third-place finish and Tabitha Fox less than a second behind in fourth place.

Four other Deer Creek athletes claimed spots in the top 15, comprised of Spencer Carlson in eighth, Kenzie Ross in 11th, Lucas Cisneros in 13th and Cadee Shannon in 14th place.

PC North’s Malachi Campbell finished in the bottom half of the field in 38th place to qualify for state.

CHARGER BOYS WIN 3A MEET The Heritage Hall boys roar into 3A state after cruising to a

regional meet title last Saturday at Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid.

The Charger girls and the Crossings Christian boys also made the state field after finishing fifth and seventh, respectively, in the regional.

Jackson Fowler earned a runner-up trophy in the 5K race, coming up about 11 seconds short of the winning pace in 17:20.

Two other Chargers placed inside the top 5, with Caysen Argo taking fourth and Will Blalock claiming fifth .

Will Porter claimed 19th place, as the only other Charger in the top 25.

Dominique Matthews paced the Heritage Hall girls with a sixth-place finish.

Emily Jiles and Ella Frey also cracked the top 20 in 18th and 20th places, respectively.

The Crossings Christian boys got two runners in the top 15.

Nathan Bond finished in 11th place followed

by Luke McGarraugh in 12th place.

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FOOTBALL | WEEK 8 ROUNDUP

Eagles top Antlers in OT It was truly a tale of two halves in last Friday night’s football game between Deer Creek and Del City.

The host Antlers opened the game with three straight touchdown drives and led 21-7 at halftime. But in the second half, the Eagles erupted for 21 points of their own, including one in the final minutes of regulation to force overtime.

Del City opened OT with a touchdown in just two plays from the 10-yard line.

With a chance to tie the game, Deer Creek got down the 2-yard line but was turned back when quarterback Brett Pense’s pass on fourthand-2 was deflected to the turf, giving Del City a 35-28 victory.

Pense had a terrific first half for the Antlers (6-2, 3-2 District 6A-II-

1), throwing a pair of touchdown passes to Michael Holley for 4 yards and Jevion Jones for 12 yards. Tailback Deontaye Wilson ended the first half with a 1-yard TD run.

Pense also added a 5-yard scoring toss to Mason Miller for Deer Ceek’s only touchdown of the second half.

WEEK 8 RESULTS Knights run over Kellyville: Crossings Christian’s quest for a first-ever district title took another step as the Knights cruised to 4212 victory at Kellyville on Friday night. Quarterback Drew Wood threw three touchdowns to Nate Rouse for 3 yards, Logan McGowan for 5 yards and Mason Snyder for 13 yards to lead the Knights (6-2, 4-1 2A-2).

Chargers dominate Anadarko: Heritage Hall scored eight times in the first half to run away with a 45-22 win at Andarko last Friday night. Quarterback Will Pague threw three touchdown passes, including two to Gavin Freeman and another to Cooper Cookson for the Chargers (8-0, 5-0 3A-1).

Irish shut out Piedmont: Despite being outgained by 25 yards, McGuinness kept Piedmont out of the end zone to come away with an 18-0 district road win last Friday.

Tailback Michael Taffe accounted for all three offensive touchdowns for the Irish (5-3, 4-1 5A-2) on runs of 27, 1 and 16 yards.

Panthers down Midwest City: Using a 17point rally in the second quarter, PC North pulled away last Friday

- Photo by Caleb Williams, photosbycaleb.com

John Marshall running back Devin Jones (1) breaks free for a long run against Classen SAS in last Friday’s football game at Taft Stadium.

night for a 24-12 win at Midwest City. Tailback Amaurion Norment ran for 76 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Panthers (4-4, 2-3 6A-II-1).

Bears power past Classen SAS: John Marshall closed the game with three touchdowns in the final period on the way to a 4218 victory over Classen SAS. Quarterback Kane

Donovan threw three touchdown passes and tailback Charles Carter scored twice to lead the Bears (3-5, 2-3 4A-2).

Cyclones clobber Greenhill: Casady cruised to a 42-18 triumph over Greenhill in a SW Preparatory Conference counter. Quarterback Carson Horton threw three TD passes, including two to Cole Phillips and ran for

another to lead the Cyclones (3-5, 1-4 SPC).

Rockets fall at Kingfisher: A last-minute field goal proved to be the difference as Mount St. Mary suffered a 1513 loss at Kingfisher.

Quarterback Joseph Krug connected with Jaxyn Ward for a 32yard TD pass and Salvador Jackson ran for a 43-yard score for the Rockets (4-3, 2-3 3A-1).

FOOTBALL DISTRICT STANDINGS

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

through Week 8

Rockets blast Titans for 5A crown Mount St. Mary's trophy case just got a little more crowded as the Rockets volleyball team cruised to 3-1 victory over cross-town rival Carl Albert to claim the Class 5A state championship last Tuesday at Verdigris.

Top-seeded Mount St. Mary collected its third state title over the last nine years and posted a school-record 39 wins on the season (39-8).

The Rockets also didn't lose a set in both semifinal and quarterfinal matches.

They opened the semifinals against No. 4 Piedmont and swept No. 8 Duncan in the quarterfinals.

- Photos by Mary-Ellen Wolf

Mount St. Mary’s Shelby O’Steen (11) and Georgia Ahlert (3) attempt to block a kill from Carl Albert during their Class 5A championship match at Verdigris. The Rockets beat the Titans, 3-1, to claim their third state title in nine years.

District 6A-II-1 Team Dist 1. Del City 5-0 2. Stillwater 4-1 3. Deer Creek 3-2

All 7-1 6-2 6-2

4. Lawton 5. PC North 6. MWC 7. U.S. Grant 8. NW Classen

3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4 0-5

4-4 4-4 4-4 3-5 0-8

District 5A-2 Team Dist 1. Guthrie 4-1 2. Carl Albert 4-0 3. McGuinness 3-1

All 7-1 5-2 4-3

4. Lawton Eis. 5. Piedmont 6. Woodward 7. Guymon 8. W. Heights

2-2 1-3 1-3 0-5 WD

5-3 3-5 3-5 0-6

District 4A-2 Team Dist 1. Tuttle 5-0 2. Blanchard 4-1 3. Cushing 4-1

All 8-0 6-2 7-1

4. Harrah 5. J. Marshall 6. Ada 7. Tecumseh 8. Classen SAS

4-1 2-3 1-4 0-5 0-5

6-2 3-5 2-6 1-7 1-7

District 3A-1 Team Dist 1. Heritage Hall 5-0 2. Perkins 4-1 3. Kingfisher 4-1

All 8-0 6-2 6-2

4. Anadarko 5. Mt. St. Mary 6. Bridge Creek 7. Douglass 7. McLoud

3-2 2-3 1-4 1-4 0-5

3-5 4-3 2-6 3-5 1-7

District 2A-2 Team Dist 1. Crossings 4-1 2. Prague 4-1 3. Chandler 4-1

All 6-2 7-1 5-3

4. Jones 4-1 5. Meeker 2-3 6. Millwood 2-3 7. Star Spencer 0-5 8. Kellyville 0-5

5-3 3-5 3-5 2-6 0-8

Note: Top 4 teams in each district qualify for the playoffs.

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- Photos By Fran Kozakowski

Bidding up a storm at the OKC Zoo’s Cheers for Cheetahs party are, from left, Carol Kasperite, Mary Pointer, Bob Meinders and Linda Meinders Drum.

Internationally famous wildlife artist D. Arthur Wilson and Cheetah Conservation Fund Founder and Executive Director Dr.Laurie Marker sign the original pastel which D. Arthur painted at the party. The picture sold for over $10,000 and D. Arthur donated it all to the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

OKC Zoo celebrates the arrival of its two new cheetahs

Dr. Dwight Lawson Executive Director/CEO at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens, above. Left, Kristi Mathis and Heaven Clark.

The Oklahoma City Zoo marked the arrival of its two new cheetah brothers with a Cheers for Cheetahs fundraiser.

The event benefited the Cheetah Conservation in Namibia. Its Founder and Executive Director Dr. Laurie Marker visited with zoo keepers and carnivore staff earlier that day before the party.

OKC ZOO patrons Becky and Warren Johnson bid it up at the zoo’s celebration of its two new cheetahs who moved in the day before.

PHANTOM From Page 1 The thousands of people that gathered on the blocked 44th Street stayed. When Andrew Lloyd Webber came out and stayed, they went wild.

The Phantom production returned to its roots, complete with the second act opening with the glorious “Masquerade” staircase scene and the magnificent chandelier swinging across the audience to fall on the stage at the end of Act 1.

Before the show started, Webber and producer Cameron Mackintosh came on stage to say a few words to the audience, which was a collection of New York socialites and film and stage stars.

A Phantom backdrop attracted many to have a snapshot to remember the occasion. The crowd stayed on the street way past Webber’s bedtime.

New shows and old favorites filled our brief weekend as Mary Pointer and I flew to New York city.

Moulin Rouge transported us back to 1889 when the theatre open at the foot of the Montmartre hill. I allowed the very rich to come and “slum it” in a fashionable district.

The French Cancan, a new dance inspired by the quadrille became famous here. The age-old plot deals with the owner of the club Harold Zidler (Danny Burstein) going broke without the support of the wealthy Duke of Monroth (Tom Mutu), who lusts for the show’s star Satine (Natalie Mendoza).

She takes him as her lover to keep the club open, but her true love is Christian (Aaron Tveit), a young, poor composer.

Throw in Toulouse-Lautrec (Sahr Ngaujah) and you have an amusing and talented cast, and a show with fun music numbers and great dancing.

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. The Temptations recorded and performed through at least three generations. Almost everyone will recognize their songs “In the Still of the Night, My Girl, Shout, The Way You Do the Things You Do.” Founded by Otis Williams (Nik

Walker) this Tony-winning musical is wonderful.

Critic Sydney Scott said the following after the 2020 Tony Awards.

“The critically-acclaimed musical, based on the Temptations, Ain’t Too Proud may have been snubbed at the Tony Awards on Sunday, but the show’s cast still brought down the house.

The production was nominated for 12 Tony Awards that year, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for star Derrick Baskin, but only took home Best Choreography last night.”

The audience of all ages loved the show we attended on Sunday afternoon. The Temptations music and dance routines inspired the entire audience to dance or at least wiggle in their seats.

Founder of the group Otis Williams (Walker) stepped out of many of the songs to tell the story about the members and their troubles.

It is reminiscent of Jerry Vale telling the story of the Four Seasons in Jersey Boys.

At the end of the show “Otis” said “The Temptations were formed in Detroit in 1960. There have been 24 different members of the five-man group, and they are still going strong today.”

The Lion King. I cannot go to New York City, London or anywhere there is musical theater without seeing The Lion King. Mary discovered that and added the new performance on Sunday evening in addition to the matinee. The only tickets available placed us on the back row in the huge Minskoff Theatre.

It gave me a whole new perspective.

We were so far back and up, that I didn’t see the actors faces. Only the lion masks on top of their heads. It was great.

The Disney production with music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice is a classic ranking just below Phantom. I drove Leland crazy for years constantly playing the soundtracks CD. When I finally gave him the lyrics, he decided he liked it, just not as much as I did. He didn’t think we constantly needed to be playing it in the car.

You just need to see it every couple of years to realize what a fabulous show it is.