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Slavonic would consider returning to service

By Rose Lane Editor

Retired Rear Adm.

U.S. Navy Greg Slavonic’s service to the country might not be over.

Slavonic, the former acting under secretary of the U.S. Navy, isn’t ready to say he’s really retired yet.

“If Trump gets reelected and I get a call, depending on the position, I would consider it,” he said.

He attended Christ the King Catholic Grade School and graduated from John Carroll Catholic Grade School and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.

Slavonic earned a bachelor of science degree in journalism and broadcasting from Oklahoma State University.

An eventual veteran of three wars – Vietnam,

OK Contemporary

Celebrating the opening of the “La casa que nos inventamos: Contemporary Art From Guadalajara” at Oklahoma Contemporary are: At left, Eli Hellman and Christian Keesee; and at right, Rand and Jeanette Elliott and Pam and Bill Shdeed.

he said.

Dessert Storm and Iraq – and the acting under secretary of the Department of the Navy, Slavonic joined the Navy after he received a pre-draft notice in 1971 and upon his graduation from OSU.

“I took control of the situation and joined the Navy so I could see the world,” he said.

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He spent eight months on an Aircraft

carrier in Vietnam and another nine-and-a-halfmonth deployment after the peace treaty was signed in January 1973. Slavonic’s job was to monitor the return of the United States’ POWs, one of which was John McCain.

The Navy rotated crews and Slavonic said during his time off, he visited such places as Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philipines and Japan.

“I did see the world,”

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on OKANA Resort

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with tribal, state and Oklahoma City leaders, participated in the official groundbreaking ceremony for OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark.

Situated along the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City and adjacent to the First Americans Museum,

OKANA will be a $400 million tourist destination designed to continue the momentum of economic development in Oklahoma City.

“We expect the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark to be a significant economic driver of job growth and opportunities

See OKANA, Page 3

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

Lucy is an 8-year-old Labrador who was adopted from the Heartland Lab Rescue.

Her humans are OKC FRIDAY Deputy Publisher and Editor Rose and Bob Lane.

Lucy likes to go for walks, sleep on the couch and carry around one of her many “babies.”

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

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He completed a masters of education at the University of Central Oklahoma and entered the United States Navy Reserve in Oklahoma City where he earned a commission as an ensign. Slavonic went to work in the media business, selling advertising for six years for The Oklahoman and See SLAVONIC, Page 5

See photos of Fridayland veterans on Page 13.

First Citizen’s Police Academy in 20 years is deemed a ‘huge success’

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

Village Police Chief Russ Landon was told long ago that, “the police need the people they serve to help the police establish their priorities.” During the past year The Village Police Department has resurrected two popular programs designed to bring residents and officers together in their effort to strengthen relationships with the community.

It has been a year since the department revived their successful Police Bicycle Unit after a 30-year absence, and earlier this month the city graduated 16 participants in their resurrected Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). It has been 20 years since the CPA had their last graduation class.

At the time, City Manager Bruce Stone said the catalyst for resurrecting the Police Bicycle Unit and the Citizens Police Academy was a “desire to improve the public image of police in general. We want to promote better communication with residents and provide our citizens more opportunities to interact with police officers.”

Chief Landon considers the recent academy a “huge success,” as the basic goal of See VILLAGE, Page 12

Red Andrews seeks donations

Since 1947, members of the Red Andrews family, local community leaders, and event volunteers have provided Christmas dinner to the community. The event is free and open to the public.

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner Foundation is providing a bag of groceries to prepare a delicious Christmas dinner along with a toy for the children.

Groceries and toys are to be distributed 10 a.m. –12 p.m on Christmas Eve at Santa Fe South Charter School located at 7000 Crossroads Blvd.

“Last year we provided food to approximately 8,000 people, gave away thousands of toys and coats,” said Mary Blankenship Pointer, board secretary/treasurer. “The Red

Andrews’ Christmas Dinner is our gift to the community. Due to the economic environment, the needs are greater this year than ever.

“It has been incredible to witness Oklahomans working together in the spirit of serving our neighbors,” added Pointer. “We are all united in that we recognize what a highly-valued and impactful event this has been on the community for many decades.”

Organizers are also asking for donations of coats of all sizes. “Last year we gave away hundreds of much needed coats to children and adults,” Pointer said. “Many times the adults will sacrifice to get coats for their children.”

Beginning Nov. 15, donations of

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Above: Now-retired Rear Adm. U.S. Navy Greg Slavonic with Col. Ollie North during a press conference. At right: An official portrait.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinic rises after tragedy, names new lead physician

Oklahoma’s leading clinic on arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases Clinic of Oklahoma, recently hired one of the few Certified Functional Medicine Rheumatologists in the country. Dr. Nancy Scheinost, M.D., has joined the Clinic as Lead Physician.

Following a tragic hunting accident last fall of the Clinic’s founder Dr. Mohammad Khan, his wife Dr. Nyla Ali Khan chose to continue his legacy in serving people who suffer from

disorders in joints, muscles and bones by keeping the clinic

open and saving the jobs of many of Oklahoma’s top healthcare

professionals. Nyla is an author of five books, editor of two multi-author volumes, and an Adjunct Professor of Humanities at Oklahoma City Community College as well as a Visiting Professor at the University of Oklahoma. With 34 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Scheinost joins the Clinic from Living Well Dallas and treats patients who have complex conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, to combine

rheumatology with functional medicine, art and science.

“We welcome Nancy to Oklahoma and admire her approach to treating patients by peeling the layers of the onion to get to the root cause of a patient’s health issue,” said Dr. Nyla Khan. “She brings to Oklahoma many years of experience in merging the science of rheumatology with the art of functional medicine to guide patients to their optimal health.”

Prior to Living Well Dallas, Dr. Scheinost owned and operated Rheumatology of Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas; served as an Internist/Rheumatologist at Sadler Clinic in Conroe, Texas; and held a Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of California in San Diego and a Residency in Internal Medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. She earned her Medical Doctor Degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

During the past year, the healthcare community came together to support the clinic and its patients. Dr. Keshav Panday of Edmond,

Dr. Chris Jordan of Midwest City, Dr. William Schnitz and Dr. Ray Cornelison, both of Oklahoma City, served as Supervising Physicians and treated patients. Dr. Linda Zacharias of Edmond also treated patients at the clinic, along with the Clinic’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Jeremy Morgan and Physician Assistant Mary Jane Rorick.

“We appreciate the dedication by Dr. Jordan, Dr. Panday, Dr. Schnitz, Dr. Cornelison and Dr. Zacharias in helping and guiding our patients achieve their health goals, and to the Clinic’s advanced practice practitioners for restoring hope and prioritizing our patients’ health. We are greatly appreciative of the moral support that Dr. Craig Carson and his wife Pennie gave by loaning us their physicians. Our entire team of highly professional healthcare experts stepped up this past year, and we are rising together for a stronger future for the clinic and for our patients,” said Dr. Khan. Visit www.rheumaticdiseasesclinic.com for more information about the Rheumatology Diseases Clinic of Oklahoma or call 405606-8070 to schedule an appointment and meet Dr. Scheinost.

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Oklahoma Contemporary launched its newest exhibition, “La casa que nos inventamos: Contemporary Art From Guadalajara,” with a VIP preview and artist dinner (curated by Chef Jessie Gomez of Underground Ghost Kitchen). Guests enjoyed flowers by The Fleurist, a gallery tour led by curator Viviana Kuri, an open bar and live music from Mariachi Orgullo de América on the North Terrace.

Nearly 50 conceptual artworks from 19 artists transform the art center’s outdoor campus, lobby, Renate and Chuck Wiggin Creative Lounge, Winter Ball Ceremonial Stair and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery. The exhibition includes both internationally known and emerging artists who live and work in Guadalajara. Sixteen of the Guadalajara artists, along with curator Kuri, attended opening events.

Celebrations continued through the weekend, with a public opening and a daylong community festival. More than 1,300 people attended across three days.

OKANA

for everyone in this region,” Governor Anoatubby said. “Today we celebrate the continuation of strong partnerships among city and state officials and private entities that have been integral in bringing this significant tourism and hospitality venue to central Oklahoma.“

The first phase of the project develops about 40 of the 140 acres at the site held by OKANA MDE, LLC, a whollyowned subsidiary of the Chickasaw Nation.

The resort-hotel is to feature an 11-story, 404room hotel at which guests can enjoy luxurious accommodations, riverfront and lagoon views and proximity to downtown Oklahoma City and the Boathouse District. Rooms are to range in size from 420720-square-feet, larger than traditionally-sized hotel rooms.

A 4.5-acre outdoor adventure lagoon designed for relaxation and play are planned to sit at the center of the property. It is to be comprised of one main body of water with sandy beaches and two smaller bodies of water. A pedestrian bridge is to stretch across the main body of water, allowing guests to easily move throughout the property.

The resort also features a 12,000-squarefoot family entertain-

ment center, a two-level indoor waterpark covering over 100,000 square feet, 39,000 square feet of conference center space, a spa, a golf simulator. Adjacent to the the resort are to be multiple retail outlets and dining options covering 36,000-squarefeet.

Plans are for the development to also include a 25,000-squarefoot First Americans Retail Gallery and amphitheater. The gallery is set to provide a space for First American artists to showcase and sell works of art and other creations. The amphitheater is to accommodate 1,500 guests and have an adjacent outdoor lawn area that is to be used for events or festivals. These venues are meant to augment the museum’s programming with local artist performances, festivals, lectures and similar events.

Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Commerce Dan Boren said the OKANA resort is set to employ about 400 people at first and make an annualized economic impact of about $97 million in its first year of operation. It’s estimated the 10-year economic impact of the development will exceed $1 billion. Eventually, fulltime employment is projected to expand to as many as 800 direct and indirect jobs annually with a payroll of about $320 million over a 10-year period.

During the construc-

tion phase, about 1,400 jobs are to be connected with the project with about $80.7 million in payroll, according to a study done by Hotel & Leisure Providers

“The projected 10year taxation impact for this project is $107 million to the state of Oklahoma, $86.7 million to Oklahoma City and $3.2 million to Oklahoma County,” Boren said.

“It takes cooperation between governments at the tribal, state and local levels, as well as with business leaders, for a project of this magnitude to come to fruition. We appreciate the willingness of all involved to help make this development something that will be a landmark for Oklahoma and Oklahoma City.”

The development is planned to open in early 2025 pending any construction delays.

Boren said OKANA is set to connect easily with the Boathouse District with the new Oklahoma River Cruises Ferry Landing, which is funded partially through a $4 million grant from the Federal Transit Association. Additional access to the area is to be available through the trails system from both the north and the south sides of the river.

With the property located directly on the Oklahoma River, visitors have a front-row seat to the starting line for U.S. Rowing National High Performance Center’s 2,000-meter course.

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Annie Bohanon and Oklahoma Contemporary Director Jeremiah Matthew Davis.

- Photo by AJ Stegall

Jodi and Ed Sanchez, exhibition sponsors.

Oklahoma Contemporary Founder and President Christian Keesee with guest curator Viviana Kuri. - Photo by AJ Stegall.

THEATRE

Nov. 11­13 •

Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz:

Youth Edition is a onehour adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, specially tailored for student actors. Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and all of their famous friends down the Yellow Brick Road and straight to Emerald City. Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 and 7 pm, Sunday at 2 pm at Lyric's Plaza Theatre.

THIS WEEKEND

Nov. 11­13 •

Okla. Christmas Show

The first­ever Oklahoma Christmas Show is coming to the OKC Fairgrounds in the Bennett Event Center and will provide something unique for every shopper throughout the weekend. Experience Christmas music and décor while checking everything off of your holiday shopping list under one roof.

Guests will enjoy whimsical candyinspired decorations, DIY demonstrations, gift items, apparel, jewelry, toys, housewares, seasonal décor, gourmet foods and more. Free, from 10 am to 8 pm.

Nov. 11 – Jan. 29 •

Devon Ice Rink

The Devon Ice Rink returns for its 11th

Nov. 10­20 • The Great Leap Don't miss your shot to see the remarkable OKC Rep cast onstage in Lauren Yee's The Great Leap. Set in Beijing just before the Tiananmen Square uprising, The Great Leap follows an American basketball team travelling to Beijing for a friendship game in the post­Cultural Revolution 1980s, both countries try to tease out the politics of this newly popular sport. For two men with a past and one teen with a future, the game is a chance to claim personal victories on and off the court. Tensions rise right up to the final buzzer as a pivotal moment in history collides with the action in the arena. Driven by rapidfire dialogue, this perceptive new play explores the cultural and political risks of raising your voice and standing your ground. The play runs Nov. 10­20. Tickets on sale now at okcrep.org.

season in the Myriad Botanical Gardens in 2022. Get ready for another great winter of outdoor ice skating at Downtown in December’s premier attraction. Skate across 5,500 square feet of real ice and indulge in seasonal food and beverage offerings. Experience the magical, park­like atmosphere surrounded by the glittering lights of the Devon Ice Rink, 211 N. Robinson Ave.

Nov. 11 • Fall Night Market Enjoy shopping local small shops and artisans at Scissortail Park’s Fall Night Market. Find everything from home décor, gift items, specialty food, art, fashions and accessories, bath and body products, candles, plants and

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

Turnpike Troubadours ­ Nov. 12

Judas Priest ­ Nov. 20

Trans­Siberian Orchestra ­ Dec. 8

Luke Combs ­ Dec. 9­10

Parker McCollum ­ Dec. 30

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo Feb. 9­12, 2023

Blake Shelton 2023 ­ March 17, 2023

more. Spend the evening shopping while you enjoy live stage performances and grab dinner or dessert with food trucks from 5:30 –9:30 pm.

Nov. 12 • Bolero! OKC Philharmonic Orchestra and Inasmuch Foundation present Bolero!, Saturday, 8 pm with guest conductor Joseph Young at the Civic Center.

Nov. 12 • Turnpike Troubadours Tahlequah, Oklahoma’s own Turnpike Troubadours perform live on Saturday, Nov. 12 with special guests Blackberry Smoke and Morgan Wade at the Paycom Center. It will be the band’s first headlining arena date in their home state.

Zoo Amphitheatre: Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21, 2023

Civic Center Music Hall: Bolero! ­ Nov. 12

Tootsie ­ Nov. 15­20

Mannheim Steamroller ­ Nov. 22 Blue’s Clues & You! ­ Nov. 26 Home Alone in Concert ­ Nov. 26

Tulsa King will make its world broadcast premiere this coming Sunday, November 13, on the Paramount Network, immediately following the season five premiere of Yellowstone. The Oklahoma filmed television series will simultaneously release its first two episodes on the Paramount+ streaming service.

Tulsa King stars Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone in his first-ever television series lead role. Stallone plays New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi, who, after serving 25 years in prison, is exiled by his boss to set-up operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Stallone is a threetime Oscar nominee that launched into cinematic history with his 1976 debut film as screenwriter and star, Rocky. He was nominated again in 2016 for playing the role of Rocky for the movie Creed, making him one of only six people to be Oscar nominated twice for the same role, according to the Internet Movie Database. The other actors double nominated include Al Pacino, Cate Blanchett, Bing Crosby, Peter O’Toole, and Paul Newman.

Tulsa King is the latest drama from Tay-

lor Sheridan, the Oscar nominated writer of Hell or High Water, writer/director of the film Wind River, and creator of the television series Mayor of Kingstown, 1883, and Yellowstone. According to USA Today, Yellowstone just surpassed The Walking Dead as the highest rated show on cable television.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, Tulsa King is the largest scripted television series to be produced in Oklahoma using the state’s production incentives under the “Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021.” The series provided hundreds of jobs for people in the Oklahoma film industry, many of whom came directly from local colleges, universities, technology centers, and workforce development programs. The production filmed in locations across Oklahoma City and Tulsa. But the bulk of the scenes were filmed on five of the soundstages inside Prairie Surf Studios in downtown Oklahoma City.

A Canterbury Christmas ­ Dec. 4

The Nutcracker ­ Dec. 10 CATS ­ Dec. 30­Jan. 1

Other Events/Shows/Awards:

The Great Leap ­ Nov. 10­20 Wizard of Oz ­ Nov. 11­13

Fall Night Market ­ Nov. 12 Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Nov. 12

I am excited for this premiere for so many reasons. First and foremost, I am anxious to see all of the Oklahoma actors who were able to land roles in this high-profile series. It will also be fun to see all of the great local locations that were chosen and how they are portrayed in the show. I am curious to see if I will be able to decipher which scenes are filmed on the soundstages and which ones are filmed in actual locations. And, I am eager to hear the national response to the show and Oklahoma as its host location.

To celebrate the debut of the largest television series ever filmed in Oklahoma City, I will be hosting a trivia contest about Tulsa King. At the end of the first season, I will create a questionnaire in the column and allow two weeks for answers to be submitted online. The people who get the most answers correct will be placed into a drawing. The winner of the drawing will win a guest role in my next film.

Congratulations to Prairie Surf Studios, the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, Oklahoma City, and the hundreds of Oklahoma actors and crew members who created this exciting new series.

Lyric’s A Christmas Carol ­ Nov.16­Dec.23 Paseo Art Awards ­ Nov. 17

Tree Lighting Festival ­ Nov. 17 Ranky Tanky ­ Dec. 6

OKC Tree Lighting returns with Festival and Virtual Holiday Special

All are invited to kick off the holiday season and Downtown in December with this year’s Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival and Virtual Holiday Special produced by Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership. The in-person festival, which is free and open to everyone, will celebrate its 21st year and take place in Bricktown outside of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 pm. The event includes family-friendly activities such as photos with Santa Claus, caricatures, balloon art, a Magic Elf and more.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to accompany their kids to the Letters to Santa Station sponsored by OG&E and Bank of Oklahoma, where they can write and place letters to Santa in a North Pole mailbox and decorate downtown-themed holiday postcards to take home or mail.

The main attraction of the evening is the showcase of diverse holiday performances leading up to and following the countdown to the lighting of the Bricktown Christmas Tree by Mayor David Holt.

“I invite all residents to join us in Bricktown for this Oklahoma City tradition that will put you in the holiday spirit,” said Mayor David Holt. “Our program highlights our community’s amazing talent and diversity, and it kicks off a holiday season in downtown OKC that now rivals any American downtown.”

The live performances include something for everyone to enjoy, featuring much-loved and familiar sights as well as new favorites. Attendees will see Lyric Theatre’s A Christmas Carol cast, Gayla Peevey’s I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas performed by a Lyric Theatre Academy student,

Jabee with Sarafina Byrd, Sainrithya Dance Academy, Lao Natasinh OKC, Mariachi Orgullo de América, and more.

Downtown OKC Partnership is excited to welcome the Hưng Việt Lion Dancers, Oklahoma City Ballet, RACE Dance Collective and Native American Flautist Terry Tsotigh as first-time performers of the in-person OKC Tree Lighting Festival.

The Bricktown Christmas Tree sponsored by SONIC will be lit at approximately 5:55 pm and will be on display through New Year’s Day.

Following the festival, the celebration continues Friday, Nov. 25 with the premiere of the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Virtual Holiday Special presented by Heartland.

Friends and families are invited to come together in the comfort of their homes to experience the excitement of

the tree lighting along with special performances that can only be seen in the virtual event.

In addition to footage from the festival, all can tune in to see local jazz group Spunk Adams & Friends performing Louis Armstrong’s Cool Yule on the rooftop of the Midtown Plaza Court building downtown and singersongwriter Chloe-Beth floating down the Bricktown Canal as she sings Joni Mitchell’s River

The Virtual Holiday Special will debut on KOCB CW 34 and online at 5 pm on Friday, Nov. 25. There will be an encore presentation on KOKH FOX 25 that same evening at 9:30 pm and on Christmas Day at 10 am. It will be available to watch on the FOX 25 Facebook page, website and On-Demand app, as well as Downtown OKC’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, and downtownindecember.com

eight years at the Journal Record, before taking the helm of the Oklahoma Gazette as the general manager for two years.

First Gulf War

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Then Commander Slavonic was assigned to the staff of U.S. Central Command under General Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. and assumed duty with the Navy public affairs section, Joint Information Bureau in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

He served as a chief of Navy news desk and combat media escort officer, which included leading media Combat Correspondent Pools (CCP) aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Curts documenting the processing and interrogation of more than 40 Iraqi prisoners of war and floating Iraqi mines which posed danger to U.S. and international shipping. In addition, he led a media pool to the 18,000-ton amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli in the Persian Gulf where the next day the ship struck an Iraqi underwater tethered mine.

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When he returned, he did a 15year stint at Channel 4, once again in sales. Slavonic was promoted to rear admiral in the reserve and then was mobilized to Iraq, June through November 2004 in order to take part in the Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom in Baghdad. He was the first U.S. Navy flag officer assigned to the Multinational Force Iraq (MNF-I) staff and also served as the director of strategic communications and public affairs officer for Army Commanding General of Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I).

“I was active in the changing of U.S. leadership to helping Iraq to take control,” he said.

While in Iraq, Slavonic coordinated and executed the largest media event for the newly formed MNF-I command on July 1, 2004. It was the first court appearance of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein since his capture Dec. 13, 2003. This media event would be seen world-wide.

Also arraigned in court that day were 11 members of Saddam's cabi-

net (several of whom were on Iraq's "most wanted list" and including Saddam's two half brothers. The six-hour court arraignment would be the last time all 12 men would ever be together again.

“It was the first time the world had seen Hussein,” Slavonic said.

Texas Tech is publishing a book about the monumental event.

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Senator James Lankford

He retired from the Navy/Navy Reserve in June 2005 and went to work for a defense contractor serving the Navy.

Then, Slavonic invited James Lankford to the Oklahoma Navy Ball in August 2014. Lankford called him later.

“’He said, ‘I want you to be my chief of staff,’” Slavonic said.

Slavonic worked with Lankford for three months in the House and the balance on the Senate side. He was nominated for an assistant secretary of the Navy position and his confirmation hearing was May 10, 2018.

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Department of Defense

He left Lankford in March to go home to Oklahoma and prepare.

He was confirmed on May 24, 2018 and he was sworn in on June 11, 2018.

In all, there are 1,205 Senate-confirmed positions. Slavonic said 60 of those are under the Department of Defense and only seven are within the Department of the Navy.

The department includes the secretary of the Navy, the under secretary and five assistant secretaries.

Slavonic’s position was human resources and reserve affairs, “all

things manpower-related,” he said.

The Department of the Navy also oversees the Marines.

Through a series of events and as he served under a fourth secretary of the Navy, Slavonic “fleeted up” to acting under secretary of the Navy in April 2020. For instance, if a secretary of the Navy leaves the position, the under secretary moves up and the next assistant secretary moves into the under-secretary role.

“Things were going great,” he said.

He was working 12-14 hours a day, six days a week. Then Donald Trump lost the election.

“At noon, Jan. 20, 2021, everything comes to a halt,” Slavonic said. “I have to be out of my office.

“I got on the road the next day to go to Oklahoma.”

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Today

These days, Slavonic works as a consultant to a midsize defense company and a private equity company. He sits on several boards, including the Chick-fil-a College Hall of Fame.

A young man he had worked with in the Senate had gone on to become the executive assistant to the Chick-fil-a founder’s son. The man wanted Slavonic to help him secure a position in Navy Public Affairs and that’s how Slavonic gets to attend the Peach Bowl.

He said his career has been extraordinary, especially serving the Department of Defense.

“Iraq was an incredible experience,” Slavonic said. “I thought it couldn’t get any better and then I went to the Pentagon.”

Rear Adm. U.S. Navy Greg Slavonic, right, on his weekly visit to an injured soldier in Iraq. “It helped me to reaffirm why we were in Iraq.”

FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW

El Reno visits Irish in 5A opener

Thanks to its secondplace finish in district play, the McGuinness football team hosts El Reno this Friday in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pribil Stadium.

The Irish (8-1, 5-1 5A-2) pulled away in the second half for a 34-17 victory over Piedmont in Week 9.

Receiver Tyrell Bruner enjoyed a big night with three TD receptions covering 14 and 39 yards from quarterback River War-

ren and a 71-yarder from tailback Michael Taffe on a halfback pass trick play.

Taffe and Zane Shadid also scored on runs of two and 64 yards, respectively.

With a win on Friday, McGuinness advances to face the Coweta-Claremore winner in the quarterfinals on Nov. 18.

El Reno (5-5, 5-2) finished third in District 5A-1 and cruised to a 28-7 win at Altus last Friday to end the regular season.

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Antlers get bye in 6A-II

To more reflect the other classes, the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) expended the 6A-II playoffs to include four extra teams.

Under the new format, Deer Creek earned a bye in the first round after finishing second in District 6A-II-2.

The Antlers (9-1, 6-1) are scheduled to face the Tulsa WashingtonPC North winner on

Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

They rolled to a 65-0 win over the Panthers last Thursday to end the regular season.

Quarterback Grady Adamson accounted for six touchdowns, including three TD passes to Berkley Dalton, and two others to Ryson Rouse and Jake Sullivan.

PC North (2-8, 2-5) finished sixth in the district standings to make an added spot.

Friday, November 11

Tulsa Washington Putnam City at Sand Springs Tahlequah at Ponca City

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

Chargers host Anadarko in 1st round

Buoyed by another district title, the Heritage Hall football team opens the Class 3A playoffs with a home game against Anadarko this Friday.

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

The Chargers (9-1, 70) cruised to a 31-7 victory at Marlow last Thursday to claim the District 3A-2 championship in the first year in the district. Quarter-

back Andy Bass and tailback River Faulkner scored two touchdowns each to lead Heritage Hall.

With a win, the Chargers advance to the quarterfinals on Nov. 18 when they will likely host the Holland Hall-Stigler winner.

Meanwhile, Anadarko (4-6, 4-3) finished fourth in District 3A-1 following a 27-22 loss to Kingfisher last Friday night.

CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS

Friday, November 11

First Round

Pauls Valley at Metro Christian Muldrow at Cascia Hall

Bristow at Lincoln Christian Kingfisher at Lone Grove Anadarko at Heritage Hall Holland Hall at Stigler Berryhill at Verdigris Marlow at Perkins-Tryon

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

Knights face Millwood in 2A

Despite opening district play with losses to Luther and Jones, the Crossings Christian football team regrouped to win five straight and finish fourth in District 2A-2.

The Knights (8-2, 52) open the 2A playoffs at Millwood this Friday night.

Crossings (8-2, 5-2) dominated Kellyville for a 51-7 win last Thursday, behind a school-record five touchdowns from tailback Silas Ward.

Millwood (9-1, 7-0), meanwhile, captured the District 2A-1 title with a 58-0 shutout over Blackwell.

With a win, the

CLASS 2A PLAYOFFS

Friday, November 11

First Round

Crossings Christian at Millwood Kingston at Lindsay Henryetta at Eufala Sperry at Sequoyah-Claremore Frederick at Davis Hennessey at Chandler

Pawhuska at Victory Christian Hugo at Prague Spiro at Vian Vinita at Keifer Newkirk at Jones

Community Christian at Holdenville Beggs at Rejoice Christian Warner at Idabel Atoka at Washington Luther at Oklahoma Christian

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

Knights would advance to the second round against the LindsayKingston winner.

Antlers shut out Panthers in finale

Erupting for four touchdowns in the first quarter, the Deer Creek football team cruised to a 69-0 victory against Fridayland rival PC North last Thursday night in the regularseason finale for both teams.

Quarterback Grady Adamson accounted for six touchdowns to lead the Antlers (9-1, 6-1 District 6A-II-2) which finished second in the district standings.

Adamson connected with receiver Berkley Dalton for three TDs covering 23, 32 and 32 yards. The sophomore threw two others to Bryson Rouse for 17 yards and Jake Sullivan for 70 yards, and scrambled for an 11yard TD.

Tailback Deontaye Wilson added a pair of touchdown runs of 28 and seven yards, while Junior Youmbi scored twice on 1-yard runs.

The Panthers (2-8, 2-

5)finished

CHARGERS RUN OVER MARLOW

Heritage Hall rolled another district title with a dominating 31-7 victory at Marlow on Thursday night.

Quarterback Andy Bass rushed for a teambest 103 yards and two

touchdowns covering four and 20 yards, while tailback River Faulkner finished with 102 yards and a pair of TDs of six and two yards to pace the Chargers (9-1, 7-0 3A2).

Kicker Calvin Welker connected on a 29yard field goal and four extra-point attempts.

KNIGHTS CLOBBER KELLYVILLE

Ending the regular season on a 5-game winning streak, Crossings Christian punched its ticket into the 2A playoffs with a 51-7 victory against Kellyville on Thursday night.

Tailback Silas Ward accounted for a schoolrecord five touchdowns to lead the Knights (8-2, 5-2 2A-2) which finished fourth in the district standings.

Ward ran for four TDs covering 58, 30 29 and two yards and recovered a fumble for another score.

Quarterback Nate threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Evan Crotts and added a 29yard run.

ELK CITY TOO MUCH FOR BEARS

Falling behind early, John Marshall never recovered in a 33-22

SPC FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS | FIELD HOCKEY WINS CROWN

Cyclones run to cross country title

Running to the top two spots in the individual standings, the Casady cross country team captured the Southwest Preparatory Conference last weekend in Houston.

Larry Mathis cruised to a nearly 1-minute victory over teammate Ayden Kerr to earn the SPC individual title.

Mathis, a senior, finished the 5-kilometer course at Spring Creek Park in 15 minutes, 57.30 seconds, for the fastest time in both Class 3A and 4A races. Kerr crossed the finish

line in 16:50.50.

Four other Cyclones claimed spots inside the top 25, including David Craine in seventh, Joshua Goggins in ninth, Billy Mathis in 14th and Sam Rhoades in 18th place.

Meanwhile, the Casady girls finished fourth at the SPC meet. Hope Fahler led the way with a seventhplace effort with a personal-record time of 21:31.50. Eva Scheer placed 10th, while Madeline Fares came in 11th place and Lili Tran finished in 23rd place.

The Casady field hockey team held on for a 2-1 victory over

John’s in Houston.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

District 6A-II-2

Team Dist All

1.Choctaw7-0 9-1

2.Deer Creek 6-1 9-1

3.Ponca City 5-2 5-5

4.Lawton4-3 7-3

5.Putnam City 3-4 4-6

6.PC North2-5 2-8

7.NW Classen 1-6 2-8

8.Capitol Hill 0-7 1-8

District 4A-1

Team Dist All

1.Elk City6-0 9-1

2.Clinton4-2 6-3

3.Weatherford 4-2 5-4

4.Chickasha 4-2 7-3

5.Cache2-4 3-7

6.J. Marshall 1-5 2-8

7.Woodward 0-6 1-9

District 3A-2

Team Dist All

1.Heritage Hall 7-0 9-1

2.Lone Grove 5-2 8-2 3.Marlow5-2 7-3 4.Pauls Valley 4-3 6-4 5.Plainview 3-4 5-5 6.Sulphur3-4 4-5 7.Dickson1-6 1-9 8.Douglass0-7 2-8

loss at Elk City last Thursday in the regular-season finale.

Dorien Middleton scampered for a 4-yard touchdown run for the Bears (2-8, 1-5 4A-1).

District 5A-2 Team Dist All 1.Carl Albert 6-0 8-2 2. McGuinness 5-1 8-1 3.Guthrie4-2 8-2 4.Piedmont 3-3 6-4 5.Southeast 2-4 6-4

District 3A-1 Team Dist All 1. Metro Chr. 7-0 10-0

8-2

5-2 7-3

4-3 4-6

5-5

N. Rock Cr. 2-5 3-7

Mt. St. Mary 1-6 2-8

0-7 1-9

Terrance Caldwell ran for a 19-yard TD and Kylin Drennon finished off the night with a 1-yard plunge.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

FIELD HOCKEY WINS TOURNEY

Trinity Valley to claim a SPC championship last Saturday at St.

sixth in the district.

Deer Creek quarterback Grady Adamson accounted for six touchdowns in the Antlers’ win over PC North.

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

Casady’s Larry Mathis, far right, receives his medal for winning the SPC cross country title as teammate Billy Mathis, left, looks on. Casady also won the team crown.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-2348

In Re the Marriage of:) Anabalbina Gomez de Martinez,) Petitioner,) and) Mayolo Martinez,) Respondent.)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:

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, 2022, 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 12 day of October, 2022.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By /s/Teresa Becker Court Clerk (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 28, 2022; Friday, November 4, 2022; Friday, November 11, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-2709

In Re the Marriage of:) Kevin James,) Petitioner,) and) Geral Jordan Martinez Guerrero,) Respondent.)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:

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 30 day of November, 2022, 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 17 day of October, 2022.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By /s/Teresa Becker Court Clerk (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 11, 2022; Friday, November 18, 2022)

IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NO: PB-2022-1302

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) OF MAHESH B. RAO,)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TO THE CREDITORS of Mahesh B. Rao:

All creditors having claims against Mahesh B. Rao, deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral, (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the undersigned personal representative Rushali Chavan, 4632 NW 159th St, Edmond, OK 73013, on or before the following presentment date: November 22, 2022, (2) months following the date said notice is filed or the same will be forever barred.

Dated the 29 day of October, 2022.

/s/Rushali Chavan, Administrator For the Estate of Mahesh B. Rao, deceased

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 11, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case No. CV-2022-2108

IN RE: The name of:)

Che-Alota Nkuma Espe Wochiwo)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 11, 2022)

dwelling. For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a variance of 11’11’’ variance to the east side yard setback, leaving a 28’1’’ east side yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 16th day of November, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 1st day of November, 2022.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk, City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2022-10

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 1st day of November 2022

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2022-08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:

Lot Twenty-two (22), Block Sixteen (16), Nichols Hills Section of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1211 Larchmont Lane.

Current zoning is R-1-60

The applicants desire to construct an accessory structure in the front yard. For the proposed accessory structure, the applicants are seeking a variance to City Code Section 50-50 (c) (2) (a).

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 16th day of November, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 1st day of November, 2022.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk, City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2022-09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:

Lot Seven (07), Block Thirty-four (34), Nichols Hills Section of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 7007 Nichols Road.

Current zoning is E-2

The applicants desire to construct an addition to the main

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:

Lot Eleven (11), Block Forty-nine (49), Nichols Hills Addition of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1419 Sherwood Lane. Current zoning is R-1-75

The applicants desire to construct a new house. For the proposed new house, the applicants are seeking a 3’4’’ variance from the northwest side yard setback, leaving a 8 8 northwest side yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 16th day of November, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 1st day of November, 2022.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk, City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2022-11

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:

Lot Twelve (12), Block Eighty-nine (89), Nichols Hills Addition of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1711 Camden Way. Current zoning is R-1-75

The applicants desire to construct a new house. For the proposed new house, the applicants are seeking a 9’10’’ variance from the (east) rear side yard setback, leaving a 15’2’’ (east) rear yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 16th day of November, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 1st day of November, 2022.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk, City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2022-2165 In the Matter of the Application ) of Jennifer Goldsberry) as next of friend of (child) ) Arabella River Johnson-Ryan ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jennifer Goldsberry, as next of friend of Arabella Johnson-Ryan has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Arabella

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 11, 2022)

(SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 11, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA

The Paseo is home to over 20 galleries and more than 80 vibrant artists all within walking distance of each other on the curved, two-block street that has maintained its Spanish revival architecture with its original stucco buildings and clay roof tiles. Intermixed with the galleries are restaurants, art schools, boutiques and other businesses.

The District’s annual event, Pets on Paseo, has been rescheduled to Nov. 12 from 11 am-2 pm. Activities include pet vendors, food and pet adoption resources. It will be a fun filled day for you and your furry

friends! The OK Humane Society will be there to educate the public on spay/neuter, vaccinations and the need for fosters.

Adoption agencies Country Roads Animal Rescue Society Pooch Pals Foundation Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue

Jennette became a daughter bound by shame, self-loathing, anxiety which caused eating disorders, alcohol and drug addiction and unhealthy relationships.

I’m Glad My Mom Died

A memoir by Jennette McCurdy

The controversial title of this memoir has indeed caused as much discussion as the book itself, but Jennette McCurdy told it like she lived it continuing to claim she tried to protect her mother by not publishing it until her mother was gone. She probably did not intend for this to be a “Mommy Dearest” tale, simply the story of a gifted dutiful daughter whose road to fame and success were designed by her mother.

The mother desperately wanted this for herself but that was never going to happen, and she pushed Jennette to become the star. Her daughter so wanted to please her mother that she did not question the “calorie restriction,” makeup restrictions and Mormon life rules. With these expectations, however,

Her talent and hard work, do indeed make her famous as a child performer, actor, director, podcaster, singer of hot Country songs and after 18 such years, she quit acting and became successful writer of this book. She turned her back on the career that had brought her money, fame, along with many awards such as Best Performance in a TV Series, Teen Choice Awards and Kids Choice Awards. She did not enjoy the attention of these recognitions for herself but said “I was more concerned with how to keep my mom looking good than I was with expressing my true emotional reality.” She is very explicit about the abuses she survived from a mother who insisted on showering her until she was l7 years of old, choosing her clothes, shaving her legs, and ruling on when to jump into bed with boys before knowing love. Oddly, she turned her back on her religion and actually was told by her boyfriend she should not depend on aids for her weight,

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just accept what he tells her to do because he himself is Jesus because he himself was Jesus Christ and she just needed him.

Her issues get worse as she takes the lead in the iCarly television series before she discovers therapy and faces quitting acting so that she might recover and begin to make decisions for herself. The years roll by quickly bringing life’s challenges, more dysfunction that develops after the death of her mother from cancer. The grandmother, grandfather, father and brothers who have loved living off of her wealth but do not seem able to add support for her.

Her diary indeed might be an eye opener for teenagers who have such talents that improperly handled, could lead them into lives that become dysfunctional and lose any accurate sense of identity. It has not necessarily been a blessing for them to become child stars.

Jennette loves her mother, even though she does not love her life. Having finished reading of the privileges and gifts of fortune and recognition, perhaps the title of this memoir is appropriate after all.

Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.

Canterbury Christmas returns with joyful OKC holiday tradition

An Oklahoma City holiday tradition returns led by Canterbury Voices on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 pm at the Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City. The halls will be decked and filled with carols and joyful, holiday standards, with caroling in the lobby from the Canterbury Youth Voices — and a visit from Santa!

Featuring John Rutter’s jubilant Gloria, and an expanded orchestrated arrangement of Z. Randall Stroope’s Hodie!, this audience favorite will also feature a sing-along where everyone can join in the music. Joining the performance are Canterbury soloists Rod Porter with a jazz combo, Aubrey Chapin, the Canterbury Chamber Voices, and brass and percussionists from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

Artistic Director Dr. Randi Von Ellefson

says, “I have been so fortunate to lead this amazing organization of choral artists. I am proud of the music we have created and the legacy of great choral music we have left to Oklahoma City. This will be a wonderful evening you won’t want to miss!” Ellefson has announced his retirement at the end of this season which concludes in May, 2023.

Canterbury Voices Executive Director Pam Mowry says, “The holidays and music go hand in hand. Everyone enjoys this festive evening with an eclectic mix of music, and we invite the audience to sing with us several times during the concert. It will be a wonderful chance to feel the true spirit of the season.”

Tickets are now on sale and group discounts are available. Call the Box Office at (405) 232- SING or visit CanterburyOKC.com for ticket information.

Locally-owned Business Directory

Debbie South

RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ

Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629

Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com

Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822

boutiqueone.store

The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com

Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com

Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com

International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com

23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com

Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com

Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com

Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468

Gulfportseafoods.com

Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com

Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com

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

Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

405-755-3311

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EMBER OF

Thank you to all our Veterans

Friday is Veteran’s Day. Nov. 11 (formerly known as Armistice Day) is the date of the end of World War I and has long been the day of the year set aside to remember all U. S. military veterans.

Millions of Americans have been in uniform to serve our country, a large portion in combat, so all citizens can enjoy the fruits of freedom.

From World War I, through WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq twice and Afghanistan, thousands of our patriotic service personnel have paid the supreme sacrifice. Thousands more have suffered wounds and millions have sacrificed time from their lives, serving with honor.

We can never thank them enough.

But it is good that we can have this one day every year in which to pay special tribute and gratitude for what they have done. One night last week, a well-known OKC leader, who was a teen-age Doughboy in WW2, went to bed and to sleep.

He didn’t wake up.

Another World War 2 veteran left us in the rush we are witnessing daily.

The Best of J. Leland Gourley

Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY, November 6. 2006

He was no ordinary warrior, though. He was a bona fide combat hero.

I didn’t know him during The War, but became his friend as we both settled in OKC about the same time.

We were in the same 94th Division, the unit General Patton picked to capture Trier, Europe’s oldest city, and one of the last Nazi strongholds.

This young Infantry private, in the 302nd Infantry Regiment of the 94th Division, was in a company assigned to go from the Siegfried Line up along the Saar River toward where it joined the Rhine River near Trier, Germany.

As his Platoon commander started across the River, the Nazis shot the officer. He was struggling to stay afloat and alive.

The young Doughboy dived into the River, under heavy enemy fire, to attempt to rescue his

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Leader. He did that, but in the effort, he was wounded himself. Both made it to shore, however. The heroic effort would put him in the field hospital for a short time, but he was back soon.

For this heroic act, our warrior Dick Gaugler, who had acted above and beyond the call of duty was properly and deservedly awarded a Silver Star honor, highest combat award short of the Medal of Honor.

He and his wife, stood with me and my wife on the sands of Utah Beach, 50 years to the day, from our 94th Division’s actual landing there.

He ribbed me about being an officer, because I knew how to type. He says he could not type so he was a buck private. Never fear, he was a real war hero who earned every bit of his Silver Star.

He also razzed me about occasionally being able to commandeer a rear echelon vacant house for a headquarters for our Artillery, while his fellow Infantry Doughboys conquered pup tents on the ground up front.

We urge all our veterans to wear their caps and even their ribbons on this one day. And if you get a chance to participate in a memorial ceremony, don’t miss it.

We join the rest of our nation in saying - and meaning - “THANKS.” Shake a hand!

or help memorize spelling words for the test – even when you are not physically there. 4) Many books can be recorded allowing your voice to read to the child. Reading aloud to children stimulates the brain and produces smarter children. Don’t wait. Initiate meetings frequently and regularly. In this world of change, children (and their parents) should feel special and anticipate meetings with joy.

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Casady School equips students to vote

March 1, the date of the Texas primary election, marked the official start of the midterm season.

At Casady School, we too equipped our students with the tools they will need to knowledgeably express their opinions. On Oct. 3, 40 students—about half of our senior class and two juniors—regis-

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tered to vote as a part of the new YMCA YVotes initiative. I, along with my Youth and Government co-

sponsors Dr. Jamalin Harp and Dr. Emily Wardrop, hosted the drive to boost voter turnout and raise awareness about the importance of voting in all elections.

As fascinated as I am with the electoral process and American democracy, I was extremely excited to see such a large turnout

and proud of the seniors for taking such an interest in politics.

Determining who leads our nation is a right every citizen enjoys and is encouraged to exercise.

We are the future of the country, and our decisions at the ballot box will influence the advancement of our nation.

Trey Cox

Alan Frederick

Phil Gilbert, Jr.

Pamela Greenfield

Kim Hefner

Nick Heim

Stanley Hirsch

Richard Hollander

Dr. Liz Holt

Carolyn Howell

Lee Ann McIntyre

Michelle Moon

Myra Morse Bob Smith

Missy Thomason

Carolyn Wright

Marsha Wilson York

November 12

Eric Albright Susan Balkenbush

Charles Barry Dave Bender

Liz Brown Martin Howell

Ed Nall

LaJo O’Brien

Bonnie Patterson Jim Ratchel

Sherry Schallner

Cheryl Shideler

Ann Snyder

Jenny Townley

Judy Weathers

Becky Williams

November 13

Elsa Anderson Baylee Belflower Emily Blaschke

Shannon Custard

Jacob Gray Doug Hawkins

Laura Lensgraf

Lacey Cermak Link Bob Lukeman Kim Moran

Jeannine L. Mancinelli

Jeff Noble November 15

Celina Abernathy Stan Alexander Blair Benham Ben Callaway

Lisa Vose Combs

Julie Harper

Katherine Kanoski

Pamela Law

Donna Lawrence

Mark Newton Ryan Newton

Patsy Oldham

Josalyn Samson Bill Shapard, Sr. Robert Waldo

Venice Rose Yeager November 16

Bob Akers

Shanelle Blackburn

Geraldine Brown Jim Hyde Linda Treany November 17

Bunny Chambers

Georgia Chandler

Cathy Christensen Ditmars

Robert Gonce Lakeshia Hall

Cliff Hudson Ellen Kelley

Remington Mahmood

Larry Meadows

Sarah Powell Newcomb

Jill Walker

Phyllis White

Orville Wilberton

November 11

William Cameron

November 14

Megan Altendorf Tim Altendorf Clay Bennett

Doug Chancellor

Allison Kaymermayer Adele London Eric Loper

Casady School seventh grader Ethan Evans celebrated his victory over a rare form of cancer by ringing the Victory Bell during the Cyclones’ senior night home football game on Friday. Evans recently completed his course of chemotherapy, and the Casady Community celebrated with a Yellow Out day in honor of him and in recognition of rare cancers.

John Hughes

CASADY COMMUNITY

BMW – 14145 N. Broadway, the Goldman Law Firm – 222 NW 13, Cort Furniture – 4300 NW 39, and Frontier State Bank –5100 S. I -35 Service Rd. Monetary donations should be made payable to the Red Andrews’ Christmas Dinner Foundation, attention Mary Blankenship Pointer, 2513 SW 124, Oklahoma City, OK 73170.

“Serving at the Red Andrews’ Christmas Dinner has changed my life forever,” Pointer added. “A young boy with tears in his eyes said that he had been good all year. Unfortunately, when he got up Christmas morning, Santa did not leave a gift under the tree for him. Later, he was thrilled to see Santa and receive a toy at the Red Andrews’ Dinner.”

Volunteers are needed to help prepare the event on Dec. 17, 23 and 24.

“We will need approximately 200 volunteers this year,” said Pointer.

For more information, contact Pointer at (405) 886 2886, marybpointer@ gmail.com or visit redandrewsdinner.org.

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the academy was to “bring people that live, work and commute through The Village into a setting where we can have conversations.

“The CPA is an opportunity for people to see more of what the police do, why we do it and how we are trained to accomplish our mission, which is working with our community to provide professional law enforcement services,” said Chief Landon.

Participants paid no cost to participate in the eight-week academy with the police department covering costs for all materials. Participants met Thursday nights and had the opportunity to ride with officers on shifts to learn how officers applied what they were learning in class during actual police encounters.

“This class had 16 participants consisting of people that live and work in The Village, along with two wives of officers that work here,” said Landon. “We had at least 13 of our officers of various ranks and specialties share their expertise with our participants.”

Topics covered during the Thursday night two-hour sessions included firearms training and handling, DUI enforcement, domestic violence, defensive tactics, crime scene processing, and communications.

“In our crime scene processing block, participants got to mix and pour plaster casts of shoe impres-

sions and dust items for fingerprints,” said Landon. “Our Dispatch Supervisor Nikki Braden taught a fun class where at one point, participants were tested on their multi-tasking ability which is taken from the test we administer to dispatch applicants. The person with the highest score was given a police department challenge coin.

“Most of the class felt the best class night was when we had scenario training,” he said. “We provided participants with a paint marking pistol identical to the ones we issue our officers, a flashlight and inert pepper spray. When we ‘dispatched’ them to a domestic disturbance unknown risk ‘motorist assist’ and had them conduct a traffic stop on an irate motorist. We had actors interact with the participants as they tried to resolve the scenario.”

Chief Landon was joined by 12 officers who taught classes during the academy. They included Deputy Chief Ron Morrow, Operations Captain Matt Butcher, Lt. Vernon Green, Sgt. Justin Bottkin, Sgt Jesse Pfeil, Cpl. Shari Dixon, Cpl. Mark Swartzbaugh and Cpl. Josiah Hembrough. Detectives Lt. Ryan Jacobson, Sgt. Roberto Vargas and Cpl. William Maddex taught the class on Crime Scene Investigations and Processing.

Applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy, scheduled for March 2023, are currently available at The Village City Hall, 2304 Manchester, or by contacting Chief Russ Landon at russ_landon@thevillage-ok.org. Class size is limited to 15 people.

new, unwrapped toys and coats are to be accepted at the following locations: Jackie Cooper

The Village Police Department just concluded its first Citizen’s Police Academy in 20 years. Participants included, from left, Capt. Matt Butcher, Cheri Kingsberry, Cindy Frankenfield, Earl Draper, Kaela Robinson, Carol Morrow, Deputy Chief Ron Morrow, Chris Crawford, Jane Lowther, Chief Russ Landon, John Robin III, Kenneth Lehenbaur, Eddie Lowther, Eric Robertson, Julie Robertson, Carol Jenson, Joyce Baker and Lisa Landon.

SERGEANT BILLY COYLE

COLONEL DAVID BENNETT

CAPTAIN MARK SULLIVAN U.S. Army Vietnam 1967-1969

TOM GRAHAM U.S. Navy World War II

SFC RETIRED JULIUS C. WILLIAMS U.S. Army

MAXINE

CAPTAIN TED PERRY

Army West Point Graduate

LELAND GOURLEY U.S. Army World War II

CARROLL MAYFIELD U.S. Army Transportation Unit Vietnam War

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

RICHARD BURTON U.S. Coast Guard World War II

JACK EDDLEMAN

Navy Chief Petty Officer Pearl Harbor Survivor

HARRY K. MYERS, JR. Korea EUGENE DAVIS WESSON World War II

JAMES

Join us in thanking all of our veterans

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marked the signing of the armistice to end the Great War, or what would later be known as World War I, in 1918. One year later, President Wilson declared the day Armistice Day, and soldiers of the war were celebrated. Those who had survived marched in hometown parades and were honored with speeches by local and national politicians. In 1938, Armistice Day was voted a national holiday.

The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. In 1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that Nov. 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans.

Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the

observance to its traditional date.

Today, Veterans and Veterans Day are again becoming more widely celebrated. November 11 has become a day to remember our friends who’ve served and lost their lives. This is a day to reflect on the great responsibility it is to serve. It is a day to look at my husband with pride for his commitment to our nation, spending two years in North Africa during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War.

It is a day to remember my father-in-law who served during World War II in the Red Ball Express. It is a day to personally thank those of our community who also served.

On Nov. 10, VillagesOKC joined with NewView Oklahoma, Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Force50 Foundation and Southern Nazarene Universi-

Retired Major has special pride this Veterans Day

This Veterans Day means something special to VillagesOKC member Larry Hillman.

In May, the retired Air Force pilot had the honor of administering the Oath of Office at the Commissioning of his grandson as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army.

Nathan Villemain graduated Texas A&M University with honors. He recently reported to the Army’s Infantry Officers school. He anticipates continuing training to become a member of the elite Army Rangers. Maj. Hillman

served over 20 years, retiring from the Air Force in 1989 as a Command Pilot.

“When Nathan requested my participation I was surprised and thrilled,” Hillman said. “However, my uniform had ‘shrunk significantly’ over the last thirty-three years in storage. And the uniform had undergone several changes during that time as well. Plus, there were several awards from my retirement that I had not updated on my ribbon rack.”

He said he put the word out that he needed to borrow a current

ty to provide these men and women with a luncheon in their honor. The Path to Freedom event honored veterans and their families for their service, resilience and perseverance.

To ensure this is not just a one day event, VillagesOKC is endeavoring to highlight and model love of country and patriotism all year long. We are looking for opportunities to educate and/or remind others about the selfgoverning principles on which our great country was founded. We are connecting VillagesOKC Veterans with other veterans to find purpose and service opportunities.

The traditions of honor and the principles of liberty on which our nation is founded must be shared with the next generation. The older must teach the younger to honor, cele-

brate, and respect each veteran. It is to that end that VillagesOKC members look for ways to honor our veterans all year long.

In 2022, we were a partner in the Vietnam War Era Commemoration Ceremony and pinning on March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day, where we pinned 350 Vietnam War Era Veterans and heard their stories. Each received a lapel pin inscribed with “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You.”

On June 6, the

anniversary of D-Day, we sponsored the public premiere of “Skytrain: The pilot, the paratrooper, and the plane that brought them together,” a documentary film written and produced by a VillagesOKC member Gary W. Banz. The film uses a Douglas C-47 "Skytrain" built in Oklahoma City in 1944 to tell the story of Tinker Air Force Base and the importance of aviation and the military in Oklahoma.

In 2023, we will begin providing One-

on-One Honors to those who have served during any conflict who are now living in assisted living communities. The program honors veterans in a ceremony at their residence. They will receive a veteran cap, service pin, photo and certificate. The presentation will be conducted by a fellow veteran.

Reach out to Villages- OKC, info@villagesokc.org, to become more involved in VillagesOKC’s monthly initiative to honor veterans.

Oklahoma top state for veterans

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is announced that Oklahoma has achieved the ranking of No. 1 among the 50 states for veterans in a new category.

uniform and received several offers. After purchasing the additional items need to complete the uniform, he was ready to take on this special assignment.

“I was a little concerned that I could actually remember the Oath without stumbling, but with a lot of practice, I got through it fine,” Hillman said.

Hillman and his

wife, Nancy Driver, are active members of the VillagesOKC. He serves on the Veterans Initiative Committee. She works with VillagesOKC’s healthy brain initiatives.

The Annual Benefits Report for Fiscal Year 2022 published by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that Oklahoma Veterans in receipt of disability compensation or pension benefits are compensated at the nation’s highest average rate of $8,593 per year. This is more than $450 per year more than the nearest ranked state.

MSM celebrates football players, cross country runners on Senior Night

Senior Night is always special, regardless of the sport, or the school.

For Mount St. Mary, it is a tradition that holds a special place in many students’ hearts.

by Kedon Gumerson

Last week, MSM football finished their season against McLoud, rounding out the high school football careers

for the senior players.

Every single senior, whether they just joined this year, or have been playing since freshman year, left it all out on the field for their final game. The Senior Night festivities celebrated both the cross

country and football seniors, making it a special night for many.

As football senior Jaxson Daniels said, “Senior Night was something I always dreaded because it meant I was near the end, but actually experiencing it was an

unreal feeling, and it was great. Everything that I’ve done on the field wouldn’t have been possible without the love and support from my teammates for always believing in me, and the coaches for having ultimate trust in me.

“I love this team and this program and I’m excited to see where it goes after this year.”

MSM is to always be thankful for the Class of 2023 football players, and the program is expected to only continue to grow from here. Rocket Pride!

Members of Oklahoma WWII Living History and Thunderbirds-45th Infantry Division Living Historians dressed in World War II uniforms for the “Skytrain” documentary premiere.

Retired Air Force Major Larry Hillman returns the salute of his grandson Nathan Villemain after his commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army on the campus of Texas A&M University.

ROCKET REPORT

All football and cross country seniors and families on Senior Night.