Cyclones, Antlers run to cross country titles Both the Casady, left, and Deer Creek boys, right, cross country teams ran to state championships last Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe. The Cyclones won their first title in their inaugural season in OSSAA, while the Antlers captured their 10th crown in school history. Sports, Page 5
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Rachel and Mayor David Holt walk the red carpet during the TIME100 Next Awards. An expansion of the TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world, TIME100 Next highlights 100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science and activism, and more. It was held at SECOND in NYC. They sat at dinner with Lily Gladstone of “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
By Rose Lane Editor
iday light displays, bringing joy and creating unforgettable memories for visitors during the festive season. Moreover, they generously funded the inaugural Pumpkinville event in 2012, which has now become
As a place to live, work, raise children, visit and retire, Oklahoma City is significantly above the national average in terms of satisfaction. The ETC Institute administered the city’s annual survey of residents to determine their feelings on OKC. Oklahoma City ranked 33 percent above the national average as a place to live, 19 percent above as a place to work and 12 percent above as a place to retire. As a place to raise children, Oklahoma City ranked 6 percent above the national average and as a place to visit, the city rated 4 percent above the national average. Oklahoma City employees also received stellar ratings. The Fire Department earned a 92 percent overall satisfaction rating, while trash services followed with 85 percent, ambulance with 75 percent, the police department with 69 percent, water utilities with 67 percent and parks and recreation with 65 percent. According to the survey, these results were at least 5 percent and up to 30 percent above the national average. Feedback on the customer service received from city employees was 20 percent above the national average and is among the best in the nation. “We are always working to improve the services we provide our customers and the interactions we have with our residents,” City Manager Craig
See ORCHIDS, Page 2
See SURVEY, Page 3
Myriad presents OG&E with Crystal Orchid OG&E is the 2023 James R. Tolbert III Crystal Orchid Award recipient. This award honors an individual or organization that has greatly helped the Myriad Botanical Gardens in its mission of horticultural excellence, education and community pro-
gramming. This recognition was given during the Orchids in October ceremony. Sean Trauschke, the Chairman, President, and CEO of OGE Energy Corp., accepted the award. OG&E has provided decades of support for the gardens' hol-
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits to honor six community leaders By Rose Lane Editor Six community leaders are to be honored during the Oklahoma Center for
Nonprofits’ Vision Awards on Nov. 28. The honorees are Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Lifetime Achievement Award; Chris
Bernard, Hunger Free Oklahoma, Rodney Bivens Innovation Award; Tricia Everest, Palomar and ReMerge, Shirley Shanker Volunteer Award; Gail
Lapidus, Family and Children’s Services, Pat Potts Visionary Award; Edie Roodman, Oklahoma Israel Exchange, President’s Award; and Jacqueline
Young, City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma, Inasmuch Special Recognition award. See VISION, Page 3
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Dog of the Week Henry is a six-year-old Scottish Terrier, who lives in Nichols Hills with Sam, Ana and Francie Hoffman. When he’s not perched in his chair or eating treats, Henry and his Scottie sister, Daisy (3), enjoy walking the neighborhood and protecting the community from squirrels and delivery drivers. Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.
Glass Family Field Mount St. Mary Catholic High School honored the Glass family for its leadership in the transformation of the new Rocket football turf field and stadium. In honor and recognition of Woody, Kacee, Jaquetta, Chloe '15, Cooper '20, Grace '20, and Grady Glass '20, the Rocket football field was officially renamed The Glass Family Field. From left: Cooper Glass, Kacee Glass, Chloe Glass, Grace Glass, Grady Glass, Jaquetta Glass and Woody Glass.