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OKC FRIDAY

Love Park on track for spring 2023 completion

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

It has been a little over one year since then-Mayor Peter Hoffman announced a $1.5 million gift to the City of Nichols Hills from Tom and Judy Love for the construction of Love Family Park along the Grand Boulevard system of parks that runs through in the city.

The City Council received an update on the massive five-acre park project set for its expected spring 2023 completion date.

“The contractor (Rudy Construction) has stayed pretty close to their baseline schedule, which shows what has been completed since October 2021,” said Nichols Hills City Manger Shane Pate. “The project is still on track for a spring 2023 completion date.”

The gift from the Loves, longtime Nichols Hills residents, is being used to create the park situated along the north and east sides of Grand Boulevard between Huntington Avenue and Bedford Drive.

“The park system along Grand Boulevard is broken up into different areas with different names,” said Pate.

For Oklahoma Contemporary

The Village city manager search narrowed to three

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

A nationwide search to replace Bruce Stone, long-time city manager of The Village, has been narrowed down to three finalists who are to visit the city this month for additional interviews. Stone announced his plans earlier this year and is set to retire after 37 years as the longest serving city manager in Oklahoma.

Mayor Sonny Wilkinson, Councilman Bubba Symes and City Attorney Jeff Sabin served on the search committee that reviewed over 20 applications before narrowing the list of potential city manager replacements down to six.

“These candidates did their homework, and I couldn’t be more pleased,” said Mayor Sonny Wilkinson during last week’s City Council meeting. “They knew the city and said very complimentary things about our outgoing city manager.”

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Oklahoma Contemporary’s Board of Trustees. Winter Ball supports Oklahoma Contemporary’s capital projects. Proceeds from the last three Winter Ball events helped the art center open its new, state-of-the-art facility

Automobile Alley. In photo, from left: Front row, Winter Ball’s Susan McPherson and Connell Branan and Oklahoma Contemporary Board President Robert Clements; second row, Board Treasurer and President-Elect Molly Tolbert; Trustee Glenna Tanenbaum and Advisory Member Liz Eickman; and third row, Oklahoma Contemporary Director Jeremiah Matthew Davis, Trustee Scott Potter, Vice President Melissa Scaramucci and Trustee Aimee Harlow.

During the City Council meeting, Symes said, “These candidates were really good. They were qualified, smart and everyone of them would be a good fit for the city.”

In a letter sent to city employees, Mayor Wilkinson shared an update on the candidate search.

“The application window for this position closed on Nov. 4 and I’m pleased to report that we received more than 20 applications from

Village neighbors a chatter about casket’s resting spot

By Rose Lane Editor

Passersby on Sunday along Brighton and Greystone in The Village are probably dying to know why there was a casket along the side of the road.

The scene resulted in a lot of chatter on The Village Facebook page.

Jason Hare said he traded a

truck for a trike, bike, trailer and a casket, all of which were in his garage.

“But my wife was freaked out by the casket so I put it on the curb for free,” he said.

The casket was not really in usable shape. Jason said he checked to make sure there was nothing — or no body — inside.

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

Buddy was a 16-year-old Cocker Spaniel, who recently passed away and whose human was Margaret Blair. He was a rescue dog.

“His favorite thing to do was dig, dig, dig,” she said. “I called him my little escape artist — he never barked.”

To get Margaret’s attention, he would pat her knee three times.

“The other really funny thing about Buddy was whenever he smelled food that he loved, he would jump around in circles like crazy,” she said.

Margaret has written a children’s book about him, Buddy.

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

Bachelors Club debs, escorts named

Twenty-two women will make their debut at the 76th annual Bachelors Club Charity Ball on Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

The black-tie ball begins at 8 p.m. with the debutante presentation to begin at 9 p.m. Each debutante is to be escorted by a member of the Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City.

This year’s debutantes and their parents are:

Tessa Maria Jane Ayers, daughter of Tracey and Troy Ayers; Dianne Elaine Bohanon (Ellie), daughter of Kristen and David Bohanon; Ella Rose Condon, daughter of Sheri and Bill Condon; Laura Faye Cunningham (Lolo), daughter of Mindy and Paul Brown and Stan Cunningham; Holly Anne Danner, daughter of Melinda and Russell

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Camryn Ann Fulkerson, daughter of Cindy and Shawn Fulkerson; Mary Grace George, daughter of Alecia and Kevin George; Emiline Tallulah Henderson, daughter of Missy and Robin Henderson; Katherine Leigh Hill, daughter of Shannon and David Hill; and Karoline Alice Leonard, daughter of Kristi and Ran Leonard.

Also, Meghan Ann McDaniel, daughter of Stacy and Mark McDaniel; Isabelle Ann Miller, daughter of Kelli and Richard Miller; Anna Alexandra Elizabeth Murphy (Anna), daughter of Patricia and Mike Murphy; Elizabeth Caton Nelson, daughter of Corinne and

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The Village resident Jason Hare put this casket out on the curb for free, resulting in a stir among his neighbors.

Leadership Oklahoma welcomes chairman

Hosted by Leaderhip Oklahoma Immediate Past Chairman Tom Evans, former Board Chairmen Laurie Tilley, Shirley Hammer, Bruce Benbrook, Clayton Taylor, Herschel Lamirand, Sam Combs, Steve Brown, Ken McBride, Lee Symcox, and President/CEO Marion Paden, a dinner welcomed Incoming Board Chairman Phil Kaiser and Chairman-Elect Sammye Cravens.

Phil Kaiser has co-founded and run several restaurants and a nonprofit music festival. Currently, Phil is engaged in event planning aimed at boosting economic development

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and quality of life for Tulsa, and serves on a number of nonprofit boards and committees centered on Oklahoma and Israel.

An instrumental part of the consulting firm Public Strategies for nearly 20 years, Sammye Cravens oversees day-to-day business operations and manages all contractual obligations as the company’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Her preparation and execution of strategic plans and precise analysis of outcomes makes her contribution to the organization invaluable.

“Also, it had more dents than a tin shed in a Oklahoma hail storm,” he said. “It looked like it had been treated like the box from the opening

scene of ‘Ace Ventura Pet Detective.’”

It was funny to see all the cars pass by and the drivers taking pictures of the casket.

“I had a few people knock on my door saying they wanted it,” Jason said. “I had it posted on marketplace for about a hour and got over 100 messages from people wanting it. I took it down and it sat there all day until my neighbor put it in her garage.”

The neighbor was Priscilla McGehee.

“I saw it sitting on the curb outside of Jason's and I told my friend about it,” she said. “She helps host a huge Halloween party every year so she wanted it for a prop.

“She was afraid somebody would come take it so she stood out in the street guarding it like the tomb of the unknown soldier,” she said. “Some lady drove by and slowed way down. The look on her face was priceless.”

Priscilla and her friend then moved it into her garage until it can be transported to its final resting spot.

Leadership OK past chairmen, from left: Back Row: Bruce Benbrook, Clayton Taylor, Hershel Lamir and Sam Combs III; and front row, Laurie Tilley, Shirley Hammer, Sammye Cravens, Tom Evans, Phil Kaiser, Lee Symcox, Ken McBride, Steve Brown and President Marion Paden.

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FUNDRAISERS

Dec. 30 •

NYEE 2022

Darci Lynne, Oklahoma ventriloquist, singer, actress and 2017 America’s Got Talent winner comes home to perform her last show of 2022 for the Oklahoma Opry’s end of the year fundraiser.

Join Darci Lynne and friends Friday, Dec. 30, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for the New Year’s Eve Eve fundraiser and concert. Tickets range from $45 ­ $250 with VIP Sponsorships available at oklahoma opry.com. Oklahoma Cultural Treasure, Queen of Rockabilly and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, Wanda Jackson will also be honored this evening with the Wanda Jackson Trailblazer Award. This award in her name will then be given annually to a person who has been a trailblazer in their field.

THIS WEEKEND

Dec. 3 • Saints Santa Run

The annual Saints Santa Run is a familyfriendly holiday run that brings young and old and even pets to downtown Oklahoma City for a festive 5K. The Santa Run returns to it location at SSM Health – St. Anthony (1000 N. Lee Ave.) in Midtown on Saturday,

Dec. 2 • Makers at the Market

Makers at the Market is a new monthly market in the Paseo Arts District featuring local artists and makers taking place every First Friday of the month from 5 – 9 pm. We welcome vendors who make their own items, curate vintage, make their own food, etc. This market is outdoors and runs rain or shine. Nearby parking and indoor restrooms are available.

Dec 3. The event includes a 5K run/walk 9:30am, 1­mile fun run 9am and a free 50­yard kids’ dash 8:45am and is a great way to stay active and spread holiday cheer this season. Participants in the 5K run/walk or 1­mile fun run will receive a commemorative Saints Santa Run t­shirt and finisher medal. Runners can dress like Santa or in a holiday costume for a chance to win cash prizes. For details and to register, visit DowntowninDecember.com.

Dec. 3 •

Cowboy Christmas Parade Stockyards City Main Street would like to invite everyone to come to historic Stockyards City for the annual Cowboy Christmas Parade on Saturday. The festivities kick off at 10 am with the Slash O Ranch Longhorns leading the parade. Also included in the parade are equestrian groups, music, the Shriners, antique cars, community groups, pageant royalty, the famous

Cowboy Santa and much more. The parade begins at Penn and Exchange. Following the parade, there will be other activities. You can get your picture made with Cowboy Santa at Stockyards Central Event Center, 2312 Exchange Ave. Oklahoma Opry performers will be providing live entertainment and there will be a Made in Oklahoma Market until 3 pm. For more information visit stockyardscity.org.

Dec. 2­3

Coming Home for Christmas

The Holidays are all about family and friends enjoying the magical sights and sounds of the season. The OKCPHIL presents a spectacular program of Holiday favorites with Grammy and Emmy nominee Michael Feinstein, Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, Oklahoma’s own Susan Powell and your Oklahoma City Philharmonic at the Civic Center. Fri. Dec. 2, 8 pm and Sat. Dec. 3, 2 & 8 pm.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

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

Thomas Rhett ­ Aug. 17, 2023

Zoo Amphitheatre:

Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21, 2023

Civic Center Music Hall: OKCPhil Christmas ­ Dec.2­3 A Canterbury Christmas ­ Dec. 4 The Nutcracker ­ Dec. 10

Magical Cirque Christmas ­ Dec. 22­23 CATS ­ Dec. 30­Jan. 1 Book of Mormon ­ Jan. 13­15 ‘23

Christmas Movies

The holidays are finally here, ushering in a slew of new Christmas movies. I watched as many as possible over Thanksgiving to see how the new movies shape up against modern classics. While there are no instant classics like my personal favorite Elf, there are several fun movies with great actors that will get you in the holiday spirit. Here are a few to get you started.

Spirited, Apple +’s hilarious retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, is the best of the bunch. Will Ferrell is perfectly cast as the ghost of Christmas present looking to have a big impact by redeeming a soul that has been labeled unredeemable. Ryan Reynolds is fabulous as the unredeemable media consultant and Octavia Spencer is great as his assistant with a conscience. The chemistry of the actors provides a strong base for a movie filled with exciting special effects and surprisingly fun song and dance numbers.

Nineties heartthrob Freddie Prinze, Jr., from She’s All That Scooby Doo, and Star Wars: Rebels, takes the lead in Netflix’s romantic comedy Christmas with You The story is about an aging pop star played by Aimee Garcia that decides to surprise a fan for Christmas and ends up stuck in the small town because of a blizzard. The cast is

primarily Latino. And, the movie does a nice job of weaving Latino culture into the holiday story, adding an element of freshness to the genre.

Falling for Christmas, the new Lindsay Lohan comeback vehicle on Netflix, is absolutely worth a watch. The story is slight and cliché, but the joy of watching child star Lindsay Lohan find her way back to acting is brighter than any of the movie’s faults.

Lohan starred in The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and Mean Girls before falling into tabloid fodder when she reached her mid20s. Luckily, this movie offers her a nice opportunity to get back to basics. In the movie, Lohan is joined by Chord Overstreet from Glee as her love interest and Jack Wagner of General Hospital as her father.

A Christmas… Present is Oklahoma’s high-profile holiday entry. Produced by Oklahomans Brent Ryan Green, Talia Bella, and Randy Wayne, the drama was filmed on location this fall in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Claremore, and Owasso. Several outstanding

Jesus Christ Superstar ­ Feb.14­19 ‘23

The Texas Tenors ­ Mar.17­18 ‘23 Frozen ­ Mar.22­Apr.2, 2023

Other Events/Shows/Awards:

Lyric’s A Christmas Carol ­ Nov.16­Dec.23

The Christmas Express ­ Dec. 2­18 Hip­Hop Nutcracker ­ Dec. 2­11 Ranky Tanky ­ Dec. 6

local crew members were given lead roles, including make-up department head Sharon Tabb, casting director Ricki Maslar, gaffer Matt Bauske, and actor extraordinaire Darryl Cox

A Christmas… Present stars Candace Cameron Bure, an actress who rose to fame during the 1980’s starring on the family sitcom Full House for eight seasons. In addition to reprising her role on Fuller House from 2016-2020, Bure is also considered the Christmas movie queen, having starred in eight Hallmark Christmas movies since 2014. This is Bure’s first production for Great American Family, a move that has recently become controversial because of an interview she gave to the Wall Street Journal that implied she left Hallmark because they included too many LGBTQ characters in their stories.

Luckily, if you do like gay people in your movies, Single All the Way, from Netflix, is a fun modern Christmas movie that puts the single gay son in the center of the action. Stars Michael Urie and Philemoon Chambers are joined by a hilarious cast, including Jennifer Coolidge and Kathy Najimy. Not every movie is for everyone. But, it’s nice to see so many different choices.

Happy Holidays!

Cowboy Christmas Ball ­ Dec. 16 Red Earth Treefest – Thru Dec.29 Okla. Opry NYEE 2022 ­ Dec. 30

Metro area residents can enjoy holiday music, knock out their holiday shopping lists and support a local nonprofit all in one evening at the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony’s Sounds of the Season concert and silent auction on Saturday, Dec. 10 at First Church OKC, 131 NW 4th St. The free concert features familiar tunes including Greensleeves, Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas Eve/Sarajevo, Chanukah Divertimento and ends with a Christmas carol sing along. The Sounds of the Season concert also provides attendees an opportunity to bid in a silent auction on a number of thoughtfully

curated gift baskets featuring goods and services from local businesses. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony Association, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the operating needs of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony.

“This concert gives families a chance to enjoy a fun, free and relaxing night out while also offering an opportunity to knock a few things off of their holiday to-do lists,” said Jessica Dietrich, Oklahoma Chamber Symphony Association board president. “Our musicians are excited to bring merriment and cheer to our local community.”

Prior to the concert, attendees can cruise down historic Automobile Alley for the district’s holiday open house and experience its stunning light display during the Lights On Broadway event from 47 pm. Various retail shops and restaurants will feature buzz-worthy window displays, in addition to pop-up activities, special promotions and family-friendly programming.

Pre-concert festivities will begin at 7:00 pm with a silent auction and hot chocolate bar. Admission is free. Approximately 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

Sounds of the Season:

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Christmas Overture, op. 74

Victor Hely-Hutchinson: A Carol Symphony

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on “Greensleeves”

Vaughan Williams: A Vaughan Williams Christmas

Jonathan Allentoff: Chanukah Divertimento

Trans-Siberien Orchestra/arr. Philips: Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24

Trans-Siberien Orchestra/arr. Philips: A Mad Russian’s Christmas

Leroy Anderson: A Christmas Festival (sing-along)

Community Orchestra announces fun, free and joyous evening of holiday hits

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Michael Nelson; Riley Leigh Richardson, daughter of Lisa and Brad Richardson; AnnaKate Eliza Ross, daughter of Amy and Frank Sewell and Jeff Ross; Ashley Marie Schwarz, daughter of Dana and Keith Schwarz; Sterling McCall Senner, daughter of Deborah and Scott Senner; Margaret Hayes Sullivan (Hayes), daughter of Lauren and Andy Sullivan; Margaret Corinne Tidholm, daughter of Mary and John Tidholm; and Anna Lee Young, daughter of the late Lee Young and Alison Young.

The escorts and their parents are: Baker Cole Burns, son of Lindsey and Brandon Burns; Carter Steven Cole, son of Janna and Steven Cole; James Edward Brooks Cook II, son of Sara and James Cook; Andrew Jackson Elerick, son of Keri and Christopher Elerick; Range Faulkner, son of Brittany and Drew Faulkner; Michael Warren Feighny, son of Amy and Jim Feighny; Robert Maxwell Hardberger, son of Crystal and Derek Hardberger; Matthew Edward Harper, son of Penny and David Harper; Nicholas Zane Hermen, son of Tamara and Jeffrey Hermen; Thomas Edward Hughes, son of Mary Jane and Ronald Hughes; and William Gray Jackson, son of Maryanne and Paul Jackson.

Also, Jacob Henry Johnston, son of Erin and Craig Johnston

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across the country,” he said. “The search committee then narrowed those applications to the top six and invited them to interview with us via Zoom.

“This past Monday (Nove. 21) we held the final interview and have chosen three final-

Parker Scott Kays, son of Shelley and Jason Kays; Brandon Matthew Knight, son of Charlie and Thomas Knight; Grant Harrison McLain, son of Janet and Scott McLain; Michael David McLaughlin, son of Christina and Robert McLaughlinl Matthew McClintock, son of Niki and Michael McClintock Preston Monroe Nelson, son of Kerry Stephens; Nelson and Stanton Nelson; Faisal Mekki Saheli, son of Mekki and Weama Saheli; Richard Spencer Simms, son of Richard Simms and Whitney Simms; Martin Davidson Smith, son of Karen and Martin Smith; Cooper Thomas Terlip, son of Laura and Guy Turlip; and Christopher Meade Hendee, son of Caroline and Durward Hendee.

After the debs are presented, guests dance to the music of Souled Out and the evening concludes with a late breakfast.

Fields and Futures is the recipient of the charitable proceeds of this year’s ball, which is a local nonprofit designated by Club President

ists,” Wilkinson said. “Our goal is to find a candidate who will work with city staff to build upon the great foundation Bruce has laid for our city.”

The three finalists have been invited to The Village early this month for in-person interviews with members of the city council and department heads. The candidates are to be given a tour of the

Preston Nelson. The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City has raised more than $1,015,000 for local charities through its annual Charity Ball.

“We are looking forward to another lively Ball and donating to Fields and Futures, a charity that makes such an impact in Oklahoma City’s youth,” said Ball Chairman Erika Mattison.

According to tradition, Bachelors Club members invite the women to be debutantes on Thanksgiving Day. They present each debu-

city to see the projects currently underway in the city including the $8 million Civic Plaza project – the largest single capital improvement project in the 72year history of the city.

“Following these visits, the City Council will make a final decision and extend an offer to the selected candidate,” said Wilkinson. “We have every belief that a new

tante personally with an invitation and a rose and toast them with a glass of champagne.

The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City was founded in 1938 by a group of young men who wished to promote the social and philanthropic undertakings as well as leadership in the Oklahoma City area.

The debutante presentation began in 1945 as a way to raise funds for various Oklahoma City charities. It has been held annually, except in 2020 due to the pandemic, since then.

city manager will be in place during the first quarter of 2023.”

Mayor Wilkinson said the council will work closely with Stone during this period to “ensure a smooth transition.”

“I speak for the whole City Council when I say a sincere ‘thank you’ to Bruce for his nearly 37 years of unwavering dedication to our city,” he said.

On the NWOKC chamber calendar:

Holiday Luncheon/Annual Meeting

Thursday, Dec. 15 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Ted’s Cafe Escondido Banquet Room 2836 NW 68 (Across the street from restaurant) Join us for a festive lunch and the Chamber's Annual Meeting.

Register by Dec. 12 by visiting www.nwokc.com

Christmas Community Coffee Wednesday, Dec. 21 8-9 a.m.

First Bethany Bank & Trust 6500 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, Okla.

You're invited for the Christmas Community Coffee hosted by First Bethany Bank & Trust It's a holiday tradition and lots of fun! This event is free and guests are welcome.

While other Bachelors Club debutantes were surprised at their homes on Thanksgiving morning, Sterling Senner was on a cruise with her family. Here, her father, Scott, donned his tuxedo and surprised her with champagne at her cruise ship room door.

Surprising Bachelors Club Debutante Ashley Schwarzl, second from right, on Thanksgiving morning are Bachelors Club members, from left: Matt Harper, Faisal Saheli, Grant McLain, Bachelors Club President Preston Nelson and Henry Johnston.

FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW: HERITAGE HALL SEEKING 1ST CROWN

Chargers face Metro Christian for state title

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Over the past three seasons, the Heritage Hall football team’s season has ended in the Class 3A semifinals.

That changed this year as the Chargers battled Tulsa-Metro Christian last Thursday in the state championship game at Chad Richison Stadium on the UCO campus.

“Since our loss last year in the semifinals, our guys have been

hungry to get to the championship game and win a state title,” Heritage Hall coach Brett Bogert said. “Our seniors have really helped hold the younger guys accountable and it’s nice to see it has paid off.”

Heritage Hall (12-1) jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 41-20 win over Verdigris last Friday in the semifinals. Quarterback Andy Bass accounted for four touchdowns to lead the way.

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Metro Christian, meanwhile, posted a 49-35 victory over Tulsa-Victory Christian in their semifinal matchup.

In a contrast of styles, the Chargers prefer a more run-first offensive attack, but Metro Christian’s offense concentrates on throwing the ball.

“They’re an all-out air attack,” Bogert told FRIDAY. “They really don’t even try to run (the ball).”

Senior quarterback

CLASS 3A CHAMPIONSHIP

Kirk Francis leads the Patriots offense, and is no stranger to big games. Metro Christian won back-to-back 2A state titles in 2019 and 2020 before moving to 3A this season.

“Their offense runs through (Francis) and

he can make any throw. We’ll be asking a lot of our linebackers to get pressure on him.”

One of Heritage Hall’s standout linebackers is Cooper Cookson who leads the team with more than 120 tackles. The other

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starting linebackers include River Faulkner and Orie Walker.

Faulkner also flips over to offense as the starting tailback, while Walker and Cookson play receiver.

So far this season, Bass has thrown for nearly 3,000 yards and run for 800 yards.

“We’d really like to get our run game going early and control the line of scrimmage,” the coach said. “We want try to to keep the ball away from them.”

HHall downs Verdigris in 3A semis

Building a 2-score lead by halftime, the Heritage Hall football team notched two more touchdowns in the second half to pull away for a 41-20 win over Verdigris in last Friday’s Class 3A semifinal at Prague.

Quarterback Andy Bass accounted for five touchdowns to lead the

Chargers (12-1).

Bass threw four TD passes, including two to Jordyn Harris for 30 and 26 yards, along with Cooper Cookson for nine yards and Liam Burton for seven yards. He added a 2yard run in the second quarter.

Tailback River Faulkner ended the game with an exciting 58-yard TD run.

McGUINNESS FALLS TO McALESTER

Playing to a tie through the first two quarters, McGuinness managed just one touchdown in the second half of a seasonending 39-29 loss to McAlester last Saturday night in the 5A semifinals at Jenks.

Tailback Michael Taffe made the most of the final game of his career with three rushing touchdowns covering 13, six and one yards to lead the Fight-

ing Irish (10-2).

J.P. Spanier also scored on a 27-yard run for McGuinness’ final score of the season in sloppy, rainy conditions.

STILLWATER HOLDS OFF DEER CREEK

Off to a slow start in the first half, the Deer Creek offense regrouped over the

final two quarters to score four times but ultimately fell short in a 33-28 loss to Stillwater last Friday in the 6A-II semifinals at Ponca City.

Quarterback Grady Adamson had three touchdowns to lead the Antlers (10-2), including two runs of 20 and five yards and a 10yard pass to Mason Smith.

Tailback Deontaye Wilson ran for a 5-yard TD in the fourth quarter to cut the Stillwater lead to 11 points.

Thursday, December 1 Heritage Hall vs. Metro Christian, 7 p.m. (at University of Central Oklahoma)

McGuinness’ Mike Taffe (1) ran for three touchdowns in a Class 5A semifinal loss to McAlester.

- Photo by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com

Fridayland teams preparing to tip off new hoops season

As the calendar turns to December, several Fridayland schools tipped off the 2022-23 basketball season this week.

A half-dozen teams opened their campaigns last Tuesday, with many other games scheduled for this Friday and Tuesday.

Over this weekend, the Deer Creek boys started their season at the Phog Allen Invitational in Kansas.

A pair of other teams host games on Friday, as Casady entertains Hoops for Christ homeschool team starting at 6 p.m. and Mount St. Mary takes on Christian Heritage with the girls set to tip off at 6:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, Harding Charger Prep hits the road at Harding Fine Arts, John Marshall travels to south OKC against Western Heights and PC North ventures east to Midwest City. All three girls’ games start at 6 p.m., with the boys to follow around 7:30 p.m.

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

Tuesday, November 29

OKC Storm at Casady (Boys), 6 p.m.

Crossings Chr. at Millwood, 6 p.m. Deer Creek at Southmoore, 6 p.m.

Classen SAS at Harding Prep, 6 p.m. John Marshall at U.S. Grant, 6 p.m. McGuinness at Destiny Christian, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 3

Deer Creek (Boys) at Phog Allen Invitational

Friday, December 2

Hoops for Christ at Casady, 6 p.m. Harding Prep at Harding Fine Arts, 6 p.m. John Marshall at Western Heights, 6 p.m. Chr. Heritage at Mount St. Mary, 6:30 p.m. PC North at Midwest City, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6

OCA at Crossings Christian, 6:30 p.m. Deer Creek at Edmond Santa Fe, 6 p.m. Community Chr. at Heritage Hall, 6:30 p.m. ASTEC Charter at John Marshall, 6 p.m. Harrah at Mount St. Mary, 6 p.m. Ponca City at PC North, 6 p.m.

Five local teams play home games on Tuesday, as Crossings Christian hosts Oklahoma Christian Academy; Heritage Hall entertains Community Christian; John Marshall battles ASTEC Charter; Mount St.

Mary takes on Harrah and PC North plays host to Ponca City.

Deer Creek, however, travels to Edmond Santa Fe.

Next weekend, Dec. 8-10, several teams play in tournaments across the state.

Former Bear Broiles honored for work on mental health awareness

Former John Marshall

Broiles, a football player at the University of Oklahoma, has been named a Big 12 Champion for Life in honor of his work on mental health awareness.

Broiles’ story was featured on the Big 12’s social channels during the season.

The redshirt-senior defensive back is passionate about sharing his message of mental health awareness and erasing the stigma that surrounds men in sports.

“You’re told the clean-cut picture of a male is supposed

to be strong, resilient. You suck it up,” Broiles said.

“And so I feel like that's probably one of the major reasons why we have mental health issues, in terms of not being able to deal with past trauma, past frustration, past pain, because we don't express it and all we do is suppress it.”

Broiles serves as a vocal leader who encourages his teammates to open up about how they are feeling and never be afraid to ask for help.

“I feel like we have to get to the root of the problem, which is making sure we're

teaching these young men, these young women, that there is no certain right, wrong way of how to act,” he said. “Let's show them how to take care of these emotions, instead of saying, ‘Oh, you need to suppress that emotion but you can show this one.’”

First-year OU coach Brent Venables voiced his support for Broiles’ efforts.

“I'm really proud of Justin. He was different than anyone else from the moment we got into the Barry Switzer Center,” Venables said. “He’s always around. He's a ball

junkie, but he’s a people person and he’s incredibly passionate. He’s a lover of people, he loves to compete, and he’s constantly coaching and nurturing and calling people up. He’s a model of servant leadership, from going to FCA and speaking with high school kids to calling his teammates up and telling them the truth in the heat of the battle. He's a great vessel for us as a coaching staff to bring out the best in everyone.”

For more information, visit the Champions for Life section at Big12Sports.com

- Photos by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

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Note: Girls’ game times are listed first, with the boys to follow about 20 minutes after the conclusion of the girls’ games.

At right, Crossings Christian’s Gracie Maschmeier passes the ball ahead to a teammate during a volleyball match against Casady earlier this season.

Below, Casady’s Kaitlyn Walsh attempts a serve in the Cyclones’ volleyball match against Fridayland rival Crossings Christian.

Above, PC North’s Angel Franklin lays down a bunt during a softball game at Fridayland rival McGuinness.

SHERIFF SALE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 18, 2022; Friday, November 25, 2022; Friday, December 2, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-2004

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Shannon Ray Vculek,) Petitioner,) and) Debra L. Vculek,) Respondent.)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

TO THE ABOVE NAMED

Respondent, Debra L. Vculek

GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 7 day of December, 2022, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 3 day of November, 2022.

/s/Shannon Vculek /s/Andrea Torres Petitioner Notary/Deputy

SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 3 day of November, 2022.

Notary: /s/Andrea Torres (SEAL) My commission expires: 11/25/23 Commission Number: 19011887

Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma,

No. CJ-2022-3388,

Loan Services,

Rene Morales, Spouse of Mario Rene Morales Jr, Jane Doe, John Doe and State of Oklahoma, ex rel. Oklahoma Tax Commission, being all of the Defendants and persons holding or claiming any interest or lien in the subject property.

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OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, | | PLAINTIFF, | V. | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY; PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY; | PHILLIPS PIPE LINE COMPANY; CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY; | CONOCOPHILLIPS PIPE LINE COMPANY; AND IF ANY OF THE | NAMED ENTITIES IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE, THEN THE | UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS OF THAT DEFENDANT, IF ANY, | | DEFENDANTS. |

SUMMONS - NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Oklahoma to: Defendants Phillips 66 Company; Phillips Petroleum Company; Phillips Pipe Line Company; ConocoPhillips Company; ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company; and their successors, if any. You and each of you are hereby notified that OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, as Plaintiff, has filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, its Petition against Defendants alleging that Plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the surface estate of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 3 West, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, lying South of the right-of-way line of Interstate 240 Highway, containing approximately 577 acres (the “Real Property”), and is in the actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants claim, or may claim, some right, title or interest in and to said real property adverse to the Plaintiff which constitutes a cloud on the Plaintiff’s title; that Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, be required to set forth the nature of his, her, their or its claim to the said Real Property; that all adverse claims to said Real Property be determined by a decree of this Court; that said decree declare and adjudge that Plaintiff owns in fee simple, and is entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession of said Real Property and that the Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, have no estate, right, title, lien, or interest in or to said Real Property or any part thereof; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

That said Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before January 6, 2023, or said Petition will be taken as true and a decree quieting Plaintiff’s title to the described property will be entered. Given under my hand and seal on November _8, 2022.

Rick Warren, Court Clerk By:

Bill Young Deputy Court Clerk

/s/

TIM W. GREEN, OBA NO. 3576 213 East Oklahoma Avenue Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: 405.282.1919 Fax: 977.320.7455

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA NO. CV-2022-1620

OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, | | PLAINTIFF, | V.| PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY; PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY; | PHILLIPS PIPE LINE COMPANY; CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY; | CONOCOPHILLIPS PIPE LINE COMPANY; AND IF ANY OF THE | NAMED ENTITIES IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE, THEN THE | UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS OF THAT DEFENDANT, IF ANY, | | DEFENDANTS.|

SUMMONS - NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Oklahoma to: Defendants Phillips 66 Company; Phillips Petroleum Company; Phillips Pipe Line Company; ConocoPhillips Company; ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company; and, if any of said entities is no longer in existence, then the unknown successors of that Defendant, if any.. You and each of you are hereby notified that OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES

AUTHORITY, as Plaintiff, has filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, its Petition against Defendants alleging that Plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the surface estate of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 3 West, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, lying South of the right-of-way line of Interstate 240 Highway, containing approximately 577 acres (the “Real Property”), and is in the actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants claim, or may claim, some right, title or interest in and to said real property adverse to the Plaintiff which constitutes a cloud on the Plaintiff’s title; that Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, be required to set forth the nature of his, her, their or its claim to the said Real Property; that all adverse claims to said Real Property be determined by a decree of this Court; that said decree declare and adjudge that Plaintiff owns in fee simple, and is entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession of said Real Property and that the Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, have no estate, right, title, lien, or interest in or to said Real Property or any part thereof; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. That said Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before January 6, 2023, or said Petition will be taken as true and a decree quieting Plaintiff’s title to the described property will be entered. Given under my hand and seal on November ___8____, 2022.

Rick Warren, Court Clerk By: /s/ Bill Young Deputy Court Clerk TIM W. GREEN, OBA NO. 3576 213 East Oklahoma Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: 405.282.1919 Fax: 977.320.7455

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, | PLAINTIFF, | V.| (1) EMPIRE OIL & REFINING CO.; (2) EMPIRE PIPELINE CO.; | (3) CITIES SERVICE OIL COMPANY (4) CITIES SERVICE PIPE LINE | COMPANY; (5) CITGO PIPELINE COMPANY; (6) CITIES SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION AND CHEMICAL COMPANY; (7) CITGO | PETROLEUM CORPORATION (8) WESCO PIPE LINE COMPANY; | (9) PANOTEX PIPE LINE COMPANY; (10) TEXACO PIPELINE, INC.; | (11) TEXACO-CITIES SERVICE PIPE LINE COMPANY; (12) THE | TEXAS PIPE LINE COMPANY AND IF ANY OF THE NAMED | ENTITIES IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE, THEN THE UNKNOWN | SUCCESSORS OF THAT DEFENDANT, IF ANY, | | DEFENDANTS.|

SUMMONS - NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Oklahoma to: Defendants (1) Empire Oil & Refining Co.; (2) Cities Service Oil Company; (3) Empire Pipeline Co.; (4) Cities Service Pipe Line Company; (5) Citgo Pipeline Company; (6) Cities Service Transportation and Chemical Company; (7) Citgo Petroleum Corporation; (8) Wesco Pipe Line Company; (9) Panotex Pipe Line Company; (10) Texaco Pipeline, Inc.; (11) Texaco-Cities Service Pipe Line Company; and (12) The Texas Pipe Line Company; and their successors, if any.

You and each of you are hereby notified that OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, as Plaintiff, has filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, its Petition against Defendants alleging that Plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the surface estate of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 3 West, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, lying South of the right-of-way line of Interstate 240 Highway, containing approximately 577 acres (the “Real Property”), and is in the actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants claim, or may claim, some right, title or interest in and to said real property adverse to the Plaintiff which constitutes a cloud on the Plaintiff’s title; that Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, be required to set forth the nature of his, her, their or its claim to the said Real Property; that all adverse claims to said Real Property be determined by a decree of this Court; that said decree declare and adjudge that Plaintiff owns in fee simple, and is entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession of said Real Property and that the Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, have no estate, right, title, lien, or interest in or to said Real Property or any part thereof; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. That said Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before January 6, 2023, or said Petition will be taken as true and a decree quieting Plaintiff’s title to the described property will be entered. Given under my hand and seal on November 8, 2022.

Rick Warren, Court Clerk By: /s/ Bill Young Deputy Court Clerk

TIM W. GREEN, OBA NO. 3576 213 East Oklahoma Avenue Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: 405.282.1919 Fax: 977.320.7455

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA NO. CV-2022-1748

OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, PLAINTIFF, | V. | (1) CITIES SERVICE OIL COMPANY; (2) CITIES SERVICE PIPE | LINE COMPANY; (3) CITGO PIPELINE COMPANY; (4) CITIES | SERVICE TRANSPORTATION AND CHEMICAL COMPANY; | (5) CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION; AND IF ANY OF THE | NAMED ENTITIES IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE, THEN THE | UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS OF THAT DEFENDANT, IF ANY, | |DEFENDANTS. |

SUMMONS - NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Oklahoma to: Defendants (1) Cities Service Oil Company; (2) Cities Service Pipe Line Company; (3) Citgo Pipeline Company; (4) Cities Service Transportation and Chemical Company; and (5) Citgo Petroleum Corporation; and their successors, if any.

You and each of you are hereby notified that OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, as Plaintiff, has filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, its Petition against Defendants alleging that Plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the surface estate of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 3 West, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, lying South of the right-of-way line of Interstate 240 Highway, containing approximately 577 acres (the “Real Property”), and is in the actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants claim, or may claim, some right, title or interest in and to said real property adverse to the Plaintiff which constitutes a cloud on the Plaintiff’s title; that Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, be required to set forth the nature of his, her, their or its claim to the said Real Property; that all adverse claims to said Real Property be determined by a decree of this Court; that said decree declare and adjudge that Plaintiff owns in fee simple, and is entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession of said Real Property and that the Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, have no estate, right, title, lien, or interest in or to said Real Property or any part thereof; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. That said Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before January 6, 2023, or said Petition will be taken as true and a decree quieting Plaintiff’s title to the described property will be entered. Given under my hand and seal on November 8, 2022.

Rick Warren, Court Clerk By: /s/ Bill Young Deputy Court Clerk TIM W. GREEN, OBA NO. 3576 213 East Oklahoma Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: 405.282.1919 Fax: 977.320.7455

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

DISTRICT

OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, |

PLAINTIFF, | V. | (1) MERCURY OIL REFINING COMPANY, AND IF SAID ENTITY | IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE, ITS UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS | IF ANY; | (2) L.M. JONES, AND IF DECEASED HIS UNKNOWN | SUCCESSORS, IF ANY; | (3) MRS. L.M. JONES, AND IF | DECEASED, HER UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS, IF ANY, | | DEFENDANTS. |

SUMMONS - NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Oklahoma to: Defendants Mercury Oil Refining Company, a corporation, and if said entity is no longer in existence, then its unknown successors, if any; L.M. Jones, and if deceased, then his unknown successors, if any; and Mrs. L.M. Jones, and if deceased, then her unknown successors, if any. You and each of you are hereby notified that OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, as Plaintiff, has filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, its Petition against Defendants alleging that Plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the surface estate of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 3 West, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, lying South of the right-of-way line of Interstate 240 Highway, containing approximately 577 acres (the “Real Property”), and is in the actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants claim, or may claim, some right, title or interest in and to said real property adverse to the Plaintiff which constitutes a cloud on the Plaintiff’s title; that Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, be required to set forth the nature of his, her, their or its claim to the said Real Property; that all adverse claims to said Real Property be determined by a decree of this Court; that said decree declare and adjudge that Plaintiff owns in fee simple, and is entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession of said Real Property and that the Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, have no estate, right, title, lien, or interest in or to said Real Property or any part thereof; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

That said Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before January 6, 2023, or said Petition will be taken as true and a decree quieting Plaintiff’s title to the described property will be entered.

Given under my hand and seal on November 8, 2022.

Rick Warren, Court Clerk By: /s/ Bill Young Deputy Court Clerk TIM W. GREEN, OBA NO. 3576 213 East Oklahoma Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: 405.282.1919 Fax: 977.320.7455

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA NO. CV-2022-1913

OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, | PLAINTIFF, | V. | (1) SINCLAIR OIL & GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION; | (2) SOGC, INC.; | (3) ARCO PIPE LINE COMPANY | (4) TEPPCO CRUDE PIPELINE, L.P. | (5) TEPPCO CRUDE PIPELINE, L.L.C.; | (6) ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC; | | DEFENDANTS. |

SUMMONS - NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Oklahoma to: Defendants: Sinclair Oil & Gas Company; SOGC, Inc.; Arco Pipe Line Company; Teppco Crude Pipeline, L.P.; Teppco Crude Pipeline, L.L.C.; and Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC; and if any of said entities is no longer in existence, then its unknown successors, if any.

You and each of you are hereby notified that OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY, as Plaintiff, has filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, its Petition against Defendants alleging that Plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the surface estate of Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 3 West, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, lying South of the right-of-way line of Interstate 240 Highway, containing approximately 577 acres (the “Real Property”), and is in the actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants claim, or may claim, some right, title or interest in and to said real property adverse to the Plaintiff which constitutes a cloud on the Plaintiff’s title; that Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, be required to set forth the nature of his, her, their or its claim to the said Real Property; that all adverse claims to said Real Property be determined by a decree of this Court; that said decree declare and adjudge that Plaintiff owns in fee simple, and is entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession of said Real Property and that the Defendants, and each of them, and all persons or entities claiming under Defendants, have no estate, right, title, lien, or interest in or to said Real Property or any part thereof; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

That said Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before January 6, 2023, or said Petition will be taken as true and a decree quieting Plaintiff’s title to the described property will be entered. Given under my hand and seal on November 8, 2022.

Rick Warren, Court Clerk By: /s/ Bill Young Deputy Court Clerk TIM W. GREEN, OBA NO. 3576 213 East Oklahoma Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: 405.282.1919 Fax: 977.320.7455

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

christianscienceokc.org

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– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

A Question of Respect: A Must Read for Finding Political Civility

By Joe Dorman President and CEO Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

If your family is like mine, then there are stark differences in political ideology and views. I was happy we managed to avoid divisive conversations.

Having worked in politics my entire adult life, I have many friends with differing viewpoints. One of the best missions I have found to help young people learn and hopefully respect other views is a program called the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL). This was a program created by college students in 1969,

with the aid of then-Lt. Gov. George Nigh, that allows college students from any higher education institution in Oklahoma to attend a fiveday nonpartisan mock legislature conference at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

I made some of the best friends of my life through this program, including former state Rep. Clay Pope, and newspaper publisher Paul Laubach, my roommates at my first session, who both encouraged me to get more involved in student politics at OSU.

Through the years, the organization has turned out leaders such as former Attorney Gen-

eral Mike Turpen (D), former Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D), Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell (R), and North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R).

One of the persons I respect the most in politics also came from this organization. I first met Ed Goeas at the 30th anniversary of OIL. Ed was the first two-term governor of the organization, hailing from Cameron University in the 1970s, and went on to make his mark in national politics following graduation.

Ed, a Republican pollster and a political strategist, was a national political director for the National Republican

Congressional Committee for four years. He was active throughout the 1990s, working for the American Association of Political Consultants; serving as CEO for Tarrance Group, a political research firm; and participating in the ongoing bipartisan Battleground Polls, done with Democratic pollster Celinda Lake.

Through their work on the Battleground Poll, Ed and Celinda wrote a book about their experiences, what they are viewing in the political landscape, and what they hope will be a course correction in regaining civility in the political process.

From an excerpt in

Dear Wise Elder: I am Mother’s power of attorney. Mom is on hospice. Hospice is a wonderful support providing periodic medical attention, pain medicines and a bed bath twice each week. Mom says she doesn’t want anyone else in the home except hospice and family, but the family is wearing thin. I love my mom and want to be there, but my family and I are exhausted and torn by the tension of needing to be in two places at once.

Dear Torn: It is your responsi-

their book, A Question of Respect which was just published, they write, “Life in America has become fractured—in public and private— across ever-widening fault lines of anger and incivility. The intensity of disagreement between Americans threatens the nation’s well-being, presenting itself as disrespectful and distrusting in politics, culture, and conversations. Confusion, frustration, and hatred permeate politics, social media interactions, and cable news. The dysfunction and distrust also appear on the streets and at dinner tables.”

As described on the book’s jacket, A Question

bility to take leadership, make decisions, create a written schedule and delegate. You do need time to both work and to rest to be the best advocate for your mother. But someone does need to be there 24/7 to make sure she has what she needs when she needs it. If there are not enough capable family members to give you some relief, talk with your hospice provider about private duty sitters.

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of Respect is not about polling—nor does it contain a magic antidote for America’s woes. Instead, it’s a political resource that depicts a compelling case for how the nation reached this moment and, more importantly, where it needs to go and what it might take.

“Though Ed is a Republican and Celinda is a Democrat, they have reached across the great divide to make the case that the only way for America to claw its way out of this mess is through mutual respect. They posit that respect is the foundation upon which we can again trust one another as Americans.” I agree.

CAUCUS

Ancient Chinese Proverb

Bears are busy with Student Council

J ohn Marshall Student Council has been busy lately!

At the beginning of the month, members attended the Oklahoma Association of State student council convention in Cache. John Marshall took four representatives to the 83rd annual convention.

There were breakout sessions where students listened and talked about topics involved with leadership, a kindness fair where students could learn about philanthropy projects they could bring back to their schools and guest speakers where students listened to dynamic people discuss teen issues.

“This is the second state conference I have attended and they are

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always so informative. I love getting to meet other teen leaders across the state,” said senior Alasia Smith.

• Following the state conference Student Council members held a blood drive with the Oklahoma Blood Institute.

“We had many first time donors which are really exciting,” said student council member Meghan Hand. “It is good to get them giving blood donations when they are young, so they can have a lifetime of service through their donations.”

PARK“Additional parks along the boulevard include Woods Park, Redbud Classic Park, Grand Boulevard Park and Evangeline Park.”

Plans for Love Family Park call for extensive landscaping including a zero-edge water feature with a lighting system, walking paths, park benches, gateway signage and more than 50 trees donated by Pete Everest, owner of Whitetail Trees tree farm and chairman of the Nichols Hills Parks Commission.

The city also has plans to install additional artwork in city parks as current Mayor Steve Goetzinger wants to make art in city parks a priority during his term of office.

“Over the course of several years, the council has openly discussed installing new artwork in

some of our parks, but the council never actively moved the matter forward,” said Goetzinger. “One of my priorities during my term as mayor this year is to actively work towards making this a reality.”

At the recent city council meeting Landscape Architect Scott Howard, principal partner with HFSD Landscape Architecture, addressed the council with potential locations for placement of artworks in Love Family Park. The city has earmarked $25,000 for park art in this year’s budget.

“Scott has provided five possible locations for art in the park,” said Pate. “The council has not yet decided how many locations but felt the initial selection of locations would be the best first step in the process.”

Pate said the City Council may, “select the art themselves or appoint an arts commission to do so. A number of our citizens have expressed interest in serving on such a commission.”

The city plans to host a grand opening celebration once the park is completed.

The $1.5 million donation from Tom and Judy Love is the largest ever given to the city since its incorporation as a town in 1929.

The 1.96 square-mile city is named after its founder Dr. G.A. Nichols and has long been recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most beautiful cities.

According to Forbes Magazine, Tom and Judy Love are founders of the convenience store chain Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores. The national chain has more than 490 locations in 41 states with estimated annual revenues of $20 billion. The couple started their company in 1964 by leasing a gas station in Watonga for $5,000.

The Nichols Hills Park Commission consists of 31 volunteer members who oversee maintenance of the city’s 31 parks. Each board member is assigned a park and oversees its budget.

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Kimberly Battle

Virginia Cox

Cindy Dugger

Patrick Hunter

Chris Hurtt

Melissa Lawton

Adam Marshall

Melissa Morris

Landon Nichols

Amy Stein

Brittany Trotter

Julie Wyatt December 3

Barbara Baumann

Todd Cione

Jacqueline Curley

William Davis

Norma Harris

Claude Huffman

Krystal McMaster Geneva Sarratt

Janetta Smith

Merry Vose December 4

Maxine Asch Ben Baer Shannon Edwards

Nicole Fontenot

Tom Gray Maxine Housholder

Susan Lewis Mitchell O’Ryan

Susan Regier

Bob Stevens

Guy Terlip December 5 Diana Bozalis Libby Bradshaw

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Christie

Jim A. Lange

Debbi Weinbel

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Chari Clark

Charlotte Courtney Edith Fern Jones

Cory Knowles

Shirley Leverette Amy Loper

Jill Loveless

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Shelley Stanford December 7

Tyler Conrady

Melinda Danner

Megan Edwards Debbie Ellis

Ted Oney Todd Pauley December 8

Mindy Balyeat Lauri Blosser Holly Lawton Kate Nelson Matt Seikel Billy Spruill

Allison Stafford Randy Stafford Renner Starns Dick Swan Joe Wood

John Decker

Hailey M. Furseth Brian Gerken

Charles Gray

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OASC State Student Council attendees, from left: Meghan Hand, Alasia Smith, Erick Moncada and Jamiera Washington.

Donor Natalya Jarrett at the blood drive hosted by the John Marshall Student Council.

Inspiring Oklahomans Award represents all of our members

It was an honor as executive director of VillagesOKC to be recognized with leaders from across the state for the first 55 Over 55 Inspiring Oklahomans Award.

While the award recognizes successful older adults “making a difference and impacting the quality of life for many Oklahomans,” in my case it is really an honor for each member of our

organization. It highlights the value of experience and wisdom in all who are changing the conversation about aging in this city.

Much of the culture today considers retirement as a time to get

your affairs in order, check finances or have never-ending Saturdays. Others do not know whom to trust or where to start when a crisis comes. But in this organization we have built a network of trusted resources, education and programming.

This gives added quality to life and empowers independence. Our growing nonprofit is opening doors and connections for all of the 370,000 people in greater Oklahoma City who are 55 and more.

We see aging well as an accomplishment of which we are proud. We say, “This is my best decade yet.”

VillagesOKC members know that each individual is created to fulfill a purpose. So we celebrate each birthday – even half birthdays –because we enjoy longevity and purpose.

At age 50 we are not done; we’ve only begun. We believe if you have a pulse you have a purpose, and this purpose makes every day full of hope. It also makes us more pleasant for others to be around.

The Oklahoma History Center hall was lined with portraits of those honored as 55 Over 55 Inspiring Oklahomans.

place.

VillagesOKC is reviving enthusiasm and hope for aging successfully. We celebrate each day and connect good people with trusted organizations and

businesses in greater Oklahoma City. We invite everyone 50 and over in the metro area to join the Village movement of aging well through empowered independence.

We are committed to Learning – keeping our brains sharp; committed to Planning for the bumps in life, and most of all spending time Serving others – making the world a better

Marilyn Olson poses with her husband, Jim Olson, before her portrait in the gallery.