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STATE CHAMPIONS! Chargers outlast Metro Christian

The Heritage Hall football team prevailed in a wild 72-56 win last Thursday night over Metro Christian to claim the Class 3A state championship at UCO.

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The people of Christmas Holiday parties highlight the arts

By Rose Lane Editor

The theme has been selected and Christopher Lloyd and Erik Salazar are into their annual 364 days of Christmas party planning.

Last Sunday, the day after their Winter Wonderland soiree, the two sat down and determined what next year’s event would look like.

“The 2023 theme has been selected but will be a surprise when people get their Save the Dates,” Christopher said.

With 150 guests at their home, he said

this was the fifth “holiday extravaganza.”

“Our first one was in 2018 and it has evolved over the years to include different themes and arts organization highlights,” Christopher said. “Erik and I both have the joy of serving on different boards throughout the city so we love to share the magic of these amazing groups over the years.”

Guests at Winter Wonderland were greeted by a live reindeer, who flew down from Kansas, and Santa Claus, who was taking photos with all the good little girls and boys — and everyone else.

Special holiday cocktails were served under a large tent by a tiny tap truck.

Once inside their home, attendees enjoyed seasonal harp music and luscious appetizers.

A Winter Wonderland tree was designed just for the occasion.

Although there was no “new fallen snow’’ in Edmond, the white stuff was coming down outside on the patio before a large illuminated SNOW sign.

Then what to wondering eyes would appear but carolers from Lyric Theatre’s See PARTY, Page 2

Smart Carpool app wins first in Congressional Challenge

Casady School Upper Division student Krish Patel and Krish Mody, a former Casady student, were awarded first place in the Congressional App Challenge for the 5th District of Oklahoma for their app Smart Carpool.

The Congressional App Challenge is the most prestigious prize in student computer science, with winning apps selected by a state’s sitting congressmen. Winners have an opportunity to attend a reception in Washington, D.C. and demonstrate their

FRIDAY’s Cat of the Week

app for elected officials.

Smart Carpool was designed to streamline after school dismissal using mobile technology. Patel and Mody were inspired to create their app after witnessing the struggles faced by teachers and parents at their former

Carlea Prickett's cat, Tabbouleh, is waiting for Santa under what was Carlea's greatgreat grandmother vintage silver Christmas tree.

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

Submissions are used in the order they are received.

school to efficiently dispatch students to their parents' cars, which had serious negative effects.

Their app improves overall efficiency, speeding up the process of sending students

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Go to ‘Van Gogh’ in OKC

The “Immersive Van Gogh” Exhibit Oklahoma City opens Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

Those who go will be immersed in 25,000 square feet of Van Gogh’s works – from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the “Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885),” the “Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889),” “Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888),” and “La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889),” and so much more.

The creator of the “Immersive Van Gogh” exhibition is Italian installation artist Massimiliano Siccardi, whose work has been seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris and was featured on Netflix’s “Emily in Paris.”

“Lose yourself in the ultimate immersive art experience –surrounded by over 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre,” organizers said. “Wander through entrancing,

Cummings announces plans to run for clerk after less than year in office

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

After eight months in office, Village Ward 4 Councilman Sean Cummings has announced his intentions to run for Oklahoma County clerk.

His announcement came in a series of emails and Facebook posts this past weekend. This special election fills the position left open by former County Clerk David Hooten who resigned last June following harassment allegations for which he denies. A primary date is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2023 with the general election set for April 4, 2023.

In his Facebook post Cummings told his followers, “A great opportunity came up, so I’m going for it. No need to worry I will still be your coun-

cilman until the day I take office. I just didn’t want you to hear this from anybody else.”

Cummings won a two-year term representing Ward 4 last April with 67 percent of the vote over his opponent Donna Rice Johnson. The position was previously held by Cummings’ spouse, Cathy Cummings, who represented Ward 4 from May 2017 until she announced her candidacy for Oklahoma County commissioner in December 2021.

Cummings retains his Ward 4 seat during his campaign for County Clerk and must resign the position before taking office.

“That would leave about a year

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Christopher Lloyd, left, and Erik Salazar, right, with Santa and the carolers from Lyric Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol.” Each year, Christopher and Erik throw a themed Christmas party featuring a local arts organization.

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“A Christmas Carol.” This year’s arts highlight, the singers strolled through the house and out to the yard where they filled the air with the sounds of the season.

The evening was capped with late night snacks.

Last year’s theme, “A Nutcracker Christmas,” was Christopher’s personal favorite. Characters from the OKC Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” intermixed with the crowd.

Christopher is the presidentelect of the OKC Ballet Board of Trustees.

Each year, Erik said, they really focus on curating the experience for guests.

“It always comes together in a way that surprises even Christopher and I,” he said. “But no matter what, we enjoy the moment we have to kick off the holiday season with all those that play a special part in our lives.”

Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol” continues through Dec. 23 at the historic Harn Homestead. For show times and tickets, visit lyrictheatreokc.com.

At

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remaining on his term,” said City Manager Bruce Stone. “The council could leave the position vacant or appoint someone to fill the unexpired term.”

Cummings was elected to his Ward 4 seat in May 2022. Council members in The Village are elected to serve twoyear terms.

Elections for Village Wards 4 and 5 are scheduled in 2024.

Filing dates to elect councilmembers for Wards 1, 2 and 3 are scheduled Feb 1-3 with elections set for April 4.

The Ward 3 seat is currently repre-

This is a pivotal time in the history of The Village with the recent groundbreaking of the $8 million Civic Plaza district - the largest capital improvement project in the 72-year history of The Village, and the retirement of City Manager Bruce Stone this January after 37 years of service to the city making him the longest serving city manager in Oklahoma.

When asked how he thought these developments would affect the city Stone said, “It will all work out fine.”

sented by David Glover who was appointed by the council to replace former Mayor Adam Graham who resigned following a controversial traffic stop encounter with Nichols Hills Police.

Bailey Gordon and Kyle Impson lead the reindeer games at Christopher Lloyd and Erik Salazar’s Winter Wonderland Christmas party. Each year, Christopher and Erik throw a themed party highlighting a local arts organization.

Above: Gemma Dilbeck and Kaitlyn Hoelskamp convince Santa they’be been good this year. At left: Amanda and Nathaniel Harding with Meg Salyer.

- Photo by AJ Stegall

- Photos by Rose Lane

right: Lauren Quick and Kristin Ikard sparkle in their holiday attire.

Above: Cayla Lewis and Randy Mitchel enjoy the snowfall in Christopher and Erik’s backyard. At right: Good friends —Zach Ladner, Phi Nguyen and Mucki and Harlan Wright.

Peppers Ranch/American Heart Association

Holiday market

Go Red for Women luncheon

- Photos by Rose Lane

Peppers Ranch hosted a Christmas market at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club which featured many vendors, as well as seasonal music, appetizers and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Above: Marylee Strange takes a look at Sara Kay Michael’s art at the table. Jacqueline Hughes is seated on the left. At left: One-week-old Emma, daughter of Alaina and Will Long, has her first visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The annual Go Red for Women luncheon emcee Wendy Suires and Chairman Heather Rouba during the American Heart Association event at the Meinders Hall of Mirrors. At right: Go Red for Women Ambassador Vicki Gourley modeling a coat donated by Boutique One for auction. The event featured a panel of physicians who spoke on women’s heart health and a fashion show by Boutique One.

CALENDAR

THEATRE

Dec. 9­23 • Christmas Cracker

Buy tickets for the interactive holiday classic, Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker, coming to the beautiful new Shakespeare on the Paseo indoor theatre. Dance, sing, eat and be merry and celebrate Christmas with Jane and all her friends, 2920 Paseo. Visit okshakes.org for details and tickets.

Through Dec. 18 • Sugar Plum Fairy

The Holiday season is approaching and the Sugar Plum Fairy is preparing for her famous dance in the ‘Nutcracker Ballet.’ But after a terrible costume mishap leaves her unable to perform, a new star of the show must be found. Who will be chosen to take her place of honor on the grand stage and dance the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy?

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre’s holiday show will delight audiences of all ages as it shares the message that everyone deserves the chance to shine. Tickets at oklahomachildrenstheatre.org.

HOLIDAY FUN

Through Dec. 18 • Holiday Pop­Ups

The Holiday Pop­Ups are back for the 2022 holiday season with more shops than ever in downtown OKC. Make plans to stop by

Through Dec. 27 • Polar Express

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express for a magical one­hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your car hosts will punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious Walkers Shortbread are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in caroling and onboard entertainment just like in the film. Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. First Class passengers also receive a collectible The Polar Express ceramic mug to take home. Visit okcthepolarexpressride.com for information.

every weekend, Friday­Sunday, through Dec. 18 to check everyone off your list while supporting small businesses and making new cheerful memories with your family and friends. Located at 399 NW 10th St.

Through Dec. 31 • Zoo Safari Lights OKC Zoo's Safari Lights features a larger­thanlife light display showcasing over 59 wildlifethemed light sculptures viewable on a driving tour through the zoo. In addition to the drive­thru experience, Safari Lights includes a separate walking experience with interactive light exhibits, musical light performances and lots of other winter magic as guests journey through the zoo’s entry plaza, Children’s Zoo and Dino Safari. To

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:

The Return of Glitter Ball

Glitter Ball, the spectacular winter dance party benefiting deadCenter Film, is returning to Tower Theatre on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 8 pm - Midnight. I will be co-hosting the event as an honorary chair alongside former deadCenter board chair Karen Delaney. This year’s theme is Film Noir, so the party will be both glamorous, like Hollywood’s golden age, and mysterious, with unexpected guests and hidden surprises.

expand both our volunteer base and our audience. She also provided a fantastic place for me to stay in Park City so that I could attend the Sundance Film Festival and recruit films for deadCenter. In addition to deadCenter, Delaney has served on the board of directors for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, Allied Arts OKC, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Zoological Society, Pivot, and the Metropolitan Library Endowment Trust.

make the ride extra cozy, drive­thru attendees can pre­order hot chocolate and kettle corn, as well as glow items to light the night. Items must be purchased in advance and will be distributed at the drive­thru check­in location. For more details at okczoo.org.

Opening Night

On Dec. 31, come out to Bicentennial Park for a New Year’s Eve night of food, fireworks and fun for people of all ages, featuring live music in five locations, delicious food trucks and activities for kids. The party starts at 7 pm and ends with the annual finale fireworks show at midnight. Go to artscouncilokc.com/op ening­night to check out the full performance and food lineup.

Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21, 2023

Civic Center Music Hall: The Nutcracker ­ Dec. 10

Magical Cirque Christmas ­ Dec. 22­23

CATS ­ Dec. 30­Jan. 1

Book of Mormon ­ Jan. 13­15 ‘23

Jesus Christ Superstar ­ Feb.14­19 ‘23

The Texas Tenors ­ Mar.17­18 ‘23

Glitter Ball is an annual event that benefits the deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma’s largest and only Oscar-qualifying film festival. Glitter Ball was launched in 2015 by Melissa Scaramucci on her 40th birthday to serve as a winter fundraiser to support the programs and mission of deadCenter Film. That first year, the event featured live singers, dancers, comedians, drag queens, and circus performers, raising $40,000 and setting a fabulous tone for all of the dance parties that have taken place since.

Scaramucci is the former Director of Programming for deadCenter and an award-winning screenwriter, director, and film producer. Her latest feature film, Finding Carlos, is a holiday family drama that I cowrote and directed, based on RACE Dance’s Hip Hop Nutcracker, created by Hui Cha Poos. The movie is available on Amazon Prime, On Demand, and Apple TV. The actual Hip Hop Nutcracker takes place this weekend at OCCC, Saturday at 2 and 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

My honorary Co-Chair Karen Delaney is a professional photographer and a longtime community advocate for the arts. Delaney served as Board Chair for deadCenter when I was Executive Director. She had great ideas and helped us

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

Cowboy Christmas Ball ­ Dec. 16

Sugar Plum Fairy ­ Thru Dec. 18

Red Earth Treefest – Thru Dec.29

Speaking of dazzling returns, Cacky Poarch has returned to deadCenter Film as Executive Director. Poarch is a Casady School and University of Southern California graduate who ran the festival from 2004 to 2010, leading the festival to tremendous growth and the selection as one of Top 20 Film Festivals in the World in MovieMaker magazine. Her final year, deadCenter welcomed Oscar winner Spike Jonze to Oklahoma City to premiere his movie, The Birth of Big Air, about Oklahoma BMX legend Mat Hoffmann Poarch returned to deadCenter last summer, replacing Alyx Picard. Picard is a UCO graduate and alumni board member who worked at deadCenter for 10 years, starting as a technical consultant and working her way up to Director of Operations and eventually Executive Director. Picard led deadCenter through the pandemic and is now the Executive Director of the Putnam City School Foundation.

deadCenter’s Director of Programming Sara Thompson has been the continuity through it all Thompson was hired in 2012 as deadCenter’s first short’s programmer and took over as Director of Programming in 2018. She led the charge for deadCenter to become an Oscar qualifying festival, which is an enormous honor and has increased submissions to the festival exponentially. She is also a guest programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

Glitter Ball tickets are available for purchase online or at the Tower Theater box office. Sponsorships are available from $500 to $10,000 by emailing info@deadcenterfilm.org. Reach out now to reserve your spot for the hottest dance party this winter.

Okla. Opry NYEE 2022 ­ Dec. 30 Opening Night ­ Dec. 31

The Cowboy loans rare lobby cards of Silent-Era Westerns to Dartmouth

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will loan its collection of rare lobby cards from the silent film era - generously donated by historic preservationist, Dwight Cleveland - to be digitized by Dartmouth’s Media Ecology Project.

Lobby cards are some of the earliest marketing materials for films, acting as a cross between film trailer and print advertisement to entice viewers into theaters. Many of these images are representative of the stars, stories and art of the silent film era that are no longer available for viewing. The Library of Congress

estimates that 75% of films from the silent era have been lost, with only their lobby cards remaining as proof that these films ever existed.

An accidental meeting between Cleveland and Dartmouth College film professor resulted in an agreement allowing for the digitization and preservation of over 10,000 lobby card images, including those being housed in the Dickinson Research Center (DRC) at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Cleveland lobbied for the DRC’s inclusion in this monumental project, and the DRC and Dart-

mouth teams are now collaborating to digitally reunite Cleveland’s extensive former collection. Both Cleveland and the DRC are eager to restore access to this genre of media history and consider it an art form worth preserving, ultimately hoping to generate new interest in the subject.

“The Western film genre was vastly popular because of our collective fascination with Western lore especially during the advent of cinema in the late 1890 and early 20th century,” said Cleveland. “Having these originals available for scholarly research will allow us to better understand

the conflicts experienced then and now, under new scrutiny, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is the best possible place for these conversations to evolve.”

The project is set to be completed by the end of 2022 and will become a part of Dartmouth’s Early Cinema Compendium, which will feature 15 collections of rare archival and scholarly resources. The compendium will also include more than 7,000 frame samples from early and mostly lost U.S. films, plus access to more than 2,500 archival films across the genres of early cinema.

Lance McDaniel, Karen Delaney and James Marsden.

2022 H OLIDAY C OLORING C ONTEST

Contest Rules :

1. Contest open to kids ages 3-10, color any or all of the images.

2. Enter by mailing this page to our office by Dec. 16, 10801 Quail Plaza Dr., OKC, 73120.

3. Submissions are considered property of the newspaper and may be printed in this publication and online.

4. VOTE for People’s Choice by visiting our Facebook page. “Like” your favorite artwork beginning Friday, Dec. 16. Entry with the most likes will win the People’s Choice award.

5. The winning coloring entries will be featured in our Holiday issue on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Gift Cards will be mailed.

Gift Card Prizes:

Best Sylvester Eye Care: $20 gift card

Best Casady School: $20 gift card

Best Learning Tree: $20 gift card

Best Thrifty Pharmacy: $20 gift card

Best Lewis Orthodontics: $20 gift card

Sports Weekly

FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: CLASS 3A CHAMPIONSHIP CHARGERS ARE CHAMPIONS!

Heritage Hall outlasts Metro Christian for 1st title since 2018

CLASS 3A RESULTS

Championship

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

EDMOND –

Throughout the 2022 season, the Heritage Hall football team jumped out to quick starts on the way to big victories.

caries as a team while Metro Christian threw for 629 yards on 63 passing attempts.

Quarterback Andy Bass led the Chargers with 256 yards and two touchdowns and tailback River Faulkner ran for 222 yards and five touchdowns.

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The Chargers (13-1) held to script as they opened up a 28-7 lead midway through the first quarter on the way to a wild, record-breaking 72-56 victory over Metro Christian last Thursday night to claim the Class 3A state championship at Chad Richison Stadium.

This was the first title for Heritage Hall since 2018 and eight overall in history.

“Four years feels like a long time,” coach Brett Bogert said. “It feels good to be back (in the state championship game). But it also helps make you not take things for granted.”

In a contrast of styles, Heritage Hall ran for 487 yards on 66

“It really felt good to run the ball,” Bogert said. “Our o (offensive)-line really hit its stride and played a really good game.”

Center Grayson Hume anchors the 5man line. Xavier Freeman and Edward Johnston start at guards along with Charlie Ghaniabadi and Jack Harris at tackles.

Bass also threw for 105 yards and one touchdown to Liam Burton for 16 yards.

Heritage Hall opened the game with a pair of fumble recoveries in the end zone.

Ghaniabadi fell on a loose ball from a bad snap for the first score, and on the ensuing

kickoff Jerrod Williams dove on the ball as officials determined that it grazed a Metro Christian player.

Both teams set three different championship game records, including the highest point total (128), most points by a team (72) for Heritage Hall and most

passing yards (626) by Metro Christian quarterback Kirk Francis.

The Charger defense also forced four fumbles and intercepted Francis twice by Cooper Cookson and Burton.

“We forced some timely turnovers and made key stops when we had to,” Bogert said.

Heritage Hall’s River Faulkner (1) breaks away for one of his five touchdown runs in the Class 3A state championship game against Metro Christian.

- Photos by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

At right, Heritage Hall’s Rashaud Smith (20) catches a pass against Metro Christian’s Preston Dixon.

Heritage Hall quarterback Andy Bass, left photo, points to the sky in jubilation as he scampered for a 37-yard touchdown to essentially seal the Chargers’ 7256 win over Metro Christian.

Irish down Destiny Christian

Keyed by three players in double figures, McGuinness held on for a 50-43 win at Destiny Christian in last week’s season opener in Del City.

Madison Moore paced the Irish (1-0) with 15 points.

Victoria Ososanya scored 13 points and Kate Fletcher added 11 points.

McGuinness competes at the Harrah Panther Classic this weekend.

CYCLONES DOWN HOOPS FOR CHRIST

Casady opened its season with a close 3227 win against Hoops for Christ last Friday at Bennett Athletic Center.

Abby Bailey led the Cyclones (1-0) with 13 points, while Reagan Prestidge scored nine points and Avery Hart had four points.

They are scheduled to compete this weekend at the Frontier tournament.

ROCKETS DOWN CHR. HERITAGE

In its season opener, Mount St. Mary cruised to a 49-37 win over

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

Crossings

Deer

Harding

Heritage Hall at Community Chr. Classic

John Marshall at Harrah Panther Classic

McGuinness (Girls) at Harrah Panther Classic

McGuinness (Boys) at Southern Oklahoma Inv.

Mount St. Mary at Madill Winter Classic

PC North at Joe Lawson Invitational

Tuesday, December 13

Westmoore at Deer Creek, 6 p.m. Putnam City at PC North, 6 p.m.

Christian Heritage.

Kylie Ross scored team-best 27 points and Maria Roquemore added nine points along with a game-high 16 rebounds for the Rockets (1-0). Sienna Easley also chipped in seven points.

This weekend, the Mount plays in the Madill Winter Classic.

BEARS CLOBBER WESTERN HEIGHTS

Jumping out to an early lead, John Marshall rolled to a 57-9 victory at Western Heights last Friday. Kaylen Geretta netted a game-high 11 points and Jayla Lawson added 10 points for the Bears (2-1).

Lawson grabbed 20 points and Geretta chipped in 12 points for John Marshall in a 4735 win over U.S. Grant.

The Bears also venture east this weekend for the Harrah Classic.

KNIGHTS HOLD OFF OCA

Crossings Christian split a pair of games to open the season, including a 43-35 win against OCA and a 4948 loss at Millwood.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Cyclones’ Lu wins gold at Edmond

Keyed by four athletes in the top 10, including an event championship, both the Casady girls and boys swimming teams finished seventh at the Edmond Invitational last week.

Maddy Lu led the Cyclones with a gold medal in the 100-yard breaststroke. Lu finished about two sec-

Antlers net 2nd place at Phog Allen Invitational

In its first tournament of the season, the Deer Creek boys basketball team finished second at the Phog Allen Invitational after a 54-53 loss to Olathe (Kan.) North in the championship game last Saturday in Independence, Mo.

Three players scored in double figures, led by Hudson Linsenmeyer with 13 points. John Probey netted 12 points and Isaiah Wilks added 10 points for the Antlers (2-2).

Deer Creek held off Jefferson City (Mo.) for a 62-53 win in the semifinals on Friday. Linsenmeyer led the way with 18 points, followed by Clyde Davis with 17 points and Mason Smith with 10 points.

The Antlers opened with a 72-52 victory over Van Horn (Mo.), as Wilkers finished with 13 points and Cooper Laskie had 12 points, while Smith and Probey added 10 points each.

This Tuesday, Deer Creek hosts Westmoore with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m.

SWIMMING ROUNDUP

onds ahead of the field in 1 minute, 9.35 seconds. She also finishes sixth in the 50 freestyle for Casady.

Denzel Chen placed fifth or better in two different events for the Cyclone boys. Chen finished third in the 500 freestyle in 5:18.29 and fifth in the 200 indvidual medley.

Thomas Rudnicki rounded out the group with a ninth-place effort in the 50 freestyle and also took 15th in the 100 freestyle.

McGuinness opened its season with a pair of fifthplace team finishes in a meet hosted by Edmond schools.

Two Irish girls earned event championships.

Victoria Whitbeck swept the 100 and 200 freestyle events with a 2-second win the 100 in 56.36 seconds and a 5-second victory in the 200 in 2:03.50.

Macy Lewis captured the 100 butterfly title with a 5-

KNIGHTS TAKE DOWN OCA

Crossings Christian opened its season on a winning note with a pair of victories in the first week of action.

Three players scored in double figures as the Knights (2-0) held off Oklahoma Christina Academy for a 79-69 win last Friday night.

Phoenix Woodson led the way with 29 points, followed by Cal Furnish with 13 points and Mack Gudell with 10 points.

Earlier in the week, Crossings pulled away for a 65-52 victory at Millwood. Furnish netted a team-best 24 points and Woodson chipped in 15 points.

This weekend, the Knights compete in the Jim Elliott Crusader Classic at Christian Heritage.

CYCLONES FALL TO HOOPS FOR CHRIST

Falling behind early, Casady never recovered in a 61-49 loss to

Hoops for Christ home school team last Friday at Bennett Athletic Center.

Eli Jones led the Cyclones (0-2) with 15 points and Zach Dunn added 11 points.

Casady opened the week with a 71-55 setback against the OKC Storm, behind four players in double figures. Payton Johnson scored a team-best 14 points, while Kaden Leache and Jones had 13 points and Dunn grabbed 10 points.

The Cyclones are scheduled to compete at the Community Christian Classic this weekend in Norman.

DESTINY CHR. TOPS IRISH

McGuinness tipped off its season with a road trip to Del City, where it fell 76-65 to Destiny Christian late last month.

Price Bradley paced the Irish (0-1) with 20 points and Jett Schafer added 19 points.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

second win in 59.61 seconds.

John Nguyen paced the Irish boys with a pair of top5 finishes. Nguyen came in second in the 200 IM and fourth in the 500 freestyle.

Jacob Moad captured fifth in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

Henry Ison also took ninth in the 100 backstroke.

The Irish girls finished third in the 400 freestyle relay, while the boys were fifth in both the 200 medley and 400 freestyle relays.

The Cyclones also com-

peted in the meet, with Lu capturing the 100 breaststroke title and fook third in the 50 freestyle, and Chen placing fourth in the 100 butterfly and sixth in the 500 freestyle.

PANTHERS SHOW WELL AT ENID

The PC North girls placed second and the boys were third in a meet against Enid and Guymon.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

IRISH SWIM TO 5TH AT EDMOND

Thursday, Dec. 8-Saturday, Dec. 10

Casady at Frontier Tournament

Chr. at Jim Elliott Crusader Classic

Creek (Girls) at Southern Oklahoma Inv.

Prep at Community Chr. Classic

LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS

LEGAL NOTICES

SHERIFF SALE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 2, 2022; Friday, December 9, 2022)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

CJ-2022-3388

Notice is given that on the 5 day of January, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr, First Floor, Room 101, in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, the Sheriff will offer for sale and sell, with appraisement, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, all that certain real estate in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma:

Lot TWELVE (12), of Block TWENTY-FOUR (24), in CASADY HEIGHTS 9TH ADDITION, to The Village, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof;

subject to unpaid taxes, and all amounts set forth in the judgement granted herein, said property having been duly appraised at $150,000. Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order Of Sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2022-3388, titled PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, vs Mario 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.

Oklahoma County Sheriff Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/Tommie Johnson III

Don Timberlake - # 9021 Kim S. Jenkins - #32809 Gina D. Knight - #12996 Chynna Scruggs - #32663

BAER & TIMBERLAKE, P.C. 5901 N. Western, Ste 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Telephone: (405) 842-7722 Facsimile: (405) 848-9349 Email: mail@baertimberlake.com BT File No.: 204494-01

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. CV-2022-2072

In the District Court within and for said County and State.

State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County}

Susan Alvarado, Plaintiff vs. ___________, Defendant

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that Susan Alvarado in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a claim of title of 1990 Chevrolet Cheyenne Vin# 3GCEC30L5LM106566 and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 5 day of January 2023, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022; Friday, December 16, 2022; Friday, December23, 2022)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2020-2479

In the District Court within and for said County and State.

State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County}

Maria Consepcion Blas, Plaintiff vs. Wolfer Aylon, Defendant

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 21 day of December 2022, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

/s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk (SEAL) /s/illegible signature Plaintiff’s Attorney OPA11446

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022; Friday, December 16, 2022; Friday, December23, 2022)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2022-2752

In the District Court within and for said County and State.

State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County}

Paula Fern Bodnar-Moore, Plaintiff vs. Leslie Gene Moore, Defendant

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 21 day of December 2022, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk (SEAL) /s/illegible signature

Plaintiff’s Attorney OPA11446

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022; Friday, December 16, 2022; Friday, December 23, 2022)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2022-759

In the District Court within and for said County and State.

State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County}

Mouhamadou Diallo, Plaintiff vs. Khary Dieng, Defendant

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of not answering any actions taken by me, sending paper work, searched via friends and social media and for my time being wasted and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 11 day of January 2023, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk (SEAL) /s/illegible signature Plaintiff’s Attorney

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PG-2022-787

In the matter of the Guardianship of) ) Rosa Hernandez and) Alonzo Wade, minor children)

NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT

OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that Andrea and Bobby Wade have petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Rosa Hernandez and Alonzo Wade, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Kirby Room 223 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 23 day of November 2022, at 9 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 12 day of October, 2022.

/s/illegible signature Judge of the District Court

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-2273

In Re: The name of:) Mojinat Faro)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Mojinat Faro has petitioned to change his/her name to Magina Kia Faro. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 20 day of December, 2022, before Judge Dishman

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022)

City, OK 73105 Hsld gds/Furn 613 – Kimberly Grant 1301 W. Hefner Apt. 3703, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Hsld gds/Furn, TV/Stereo Equip 656 – Kaelyn Young 9032 Nw 144th, Yukon 73099 Hsld gds/Furn, Lndscpng/ Cnstrctn equip 685 – Felisha Childs 2630 Silvertree Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Hsld gds/Furn 701 – Malik Earl 1705 NW 146 Ter, Edmond, OK 73013, Hsld gds/Furn 782 – Venesha Lankster 700 Ne 122nd St Apt 2704, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Hsld gds/Furn 805 – Ashley Hyppolite 5505 N Brookline Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112 Hsld gds/Furn, TV/Stereo Equip 826 – Tiffany Cornelius 1517 NW 30th St #222, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Hsld gds/Furn, TV/Stereo Equip, Tools/Applnces 873 – Berne Patten 1213 NW 122nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Hsld gds/Furn Life Storage #1061 – 15505 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Edmond, OK 73013 (405)735-5722

178 – Stephanie Carducci 2412 NW 154th, Edmond, OK 73013 Hsld gds/Furn

405 – Albert Simpson 15500 Swallowtail Rd, Edmond, OK 73013 Hsld gds/Furn, Lndscpng/Cnstrctn equip 709 – Amanda Kirk 13600 N Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Hsld gds/Furn, Acctng rcrds/Sales Sampls 736 – Ashley Fulton PO Box 15328, Oklahoma City, OK 73155 Hsld gds/Furn, Lndscpng/Cnstrctn equip

Due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www.StorageTreasures.com, which will end on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 10:00am.

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022; Friday, December 16, 2022)

OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Tomari Inc, 16325 N. May Ave A8, Oklahoma City, OK 73013, an/a corporation hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as an Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 16325 N. May Ave, suite A8 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Sapporo Hibachi & Sushi Bar.

Dated this 5 day of December, 2022. /s/ Tianfeng Zheng County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.

Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Tianfeng Zheng to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. /s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2025

at 2:30 pm in their courtroom #315 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

COURT CLERK /s/Shalease Blue By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 9, 2022; Friday, December 16, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2022-90

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA JEAN KOCH, DECEASED.

NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND DISCHARGE

Jean Hale, having on this day presented for settlement and filed in this Court her Final Account of the administration of the Estate of Wanda Jean Koch, Deceased, and having filed with

her account a Petition for Determination of Heirs and Distribution of the Estate of Wanda Jean Koch, Deceased, and Discharge as Personal Representative.

NOTICE is hereby given that the 3 day of January, 2023 at the hour of 1:30 P.M. of said date in the Courtroom of the undersigned Judge, or the Judge to whom this cause is assigned on said hearing date, in the County Courthouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, has been duly fixed and appointed by the Court for the hearing thereon, at which time and place any person interested may appear, and show cause, if any they have, why said account should not be approved, the heirs of said Decedent should not be determined, the distribution of said Estate should not be made as prayed for, and said Jean Hale discharged as Personal Representative.

RICHARD W. KIRBY JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL)

Richard Winblad, OBA 14457

Winblad Law PLLC 102 E. Thatcher St Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Telephone: (405) 696-0422 Facsimile: (866) 712-1093 Richard@WinbladLaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative

Nutshell by John Albedo

The fiction novel Nutshell is the first book of a trilogy written by John Albedo, pseudonym for Oklahoma City author Alan Hollingsworth. This book opens with a ten-generation prior family tree of the Zebulon Callaways. Interesting things are evident in that there was strong evidence of the healing arts and unusually interesting things that happened on the way to 1931. Events such as life, death, two wars, pharmacies, a devastating tornado of 1937 and the morphing of the Sacred Heart Church into the Church of the Driven Nail. Metzgerville State Lunatic Asylum had become the Matherville State Mental Hospital. In 1910 a monster was claimed to have been born, little Ivy Pettibone, who brought even stranger things than birth defects into the world, as she had also greatly affected speech, understanding and sensitivity.

“Mental illness” label began to white wash damning words attached to unfortunates from psychotics

to schizophrenics and degrading, gruesome labels which were attached to residents of the asylum that treated these poor souls as well as the alcoholics of the area.

Ivy’s misfortune was both physical and mental and she suffered from a club foot as well as webbed hands and a piano repertoire consisting of one work, “Chop Sticks.” As the years clicked by, young Chase Callaway began to plan a medical profession and his first choice was psychiatry. Those dreams, too, changed and he became enamored with general surgery, psychiatry and pathology as his key interests. That suggests confusion on every page, but fortunately Callaway was the last name for many of the grandsons, so “Dr. Callaway” becomes many doctors plus Chase’s talent for music and a lead in a local band which added lyrics to these credits.

Many metaphysical explanations were floating around these people, even before they started splitting off for California and other places to practice their unbalanced lives. The confusion only adds to the horror and mess of ruined marriages, careers and the constant references to the Callaway family‘s being haunted by a 13-year generation

curse. All of that, plue “Chop Sticks” constantly suggestions of a monster type keeps that world spinning. The changes in lives and conditions for all of these folks is made less understandable when one of them reshapes the Church of the Divine Savior to the Church of the Driven Nail, a surviving souvenir from the tornado of 1937. Suicides, divorces, loss of wits, added to the mix of “lunatics” and medical geniuses are recognized. With all of this action, readers are delighted to know that Albedo has two remaining books of the trilogy, Cannibal Club released this past summer and Heavenly Blues to be released in February, 2023. These same characters face more challenging experiences and fascinating wrap-ups are revealed.

The pages turn with consequences known only to those who continue to wonder what happened, how it happened and how everything will turn out. There are no spoilers around to ruin the shock and awe of the trilogy for readers at this moment in time. They can buckle up and wait for book two and book three, when the nutshell will surely crack open and reveal all.

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

Scissortail Chanukah Festival

For the ninth year in a row, Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning is honored to bring OKC’s Chanukah celebration to the community at no charge. Scissortail Chanukah Festival will take place on the first night of Chanukah; Sunday, Dec. 18, at Scissortail Park starting at 4:30 pm. It’s a free familyfriendly holiday event that is open to the public.

The festival is a way for community members to enjoy a culture they might otherwise not have the opportunity to, in a carnival atmosphere that is fun for all ages.

The program will include carnival rides, an eight-piece brass band, exotic animal petting zoo, circus acts, kosher

festival food, special entertainment provided by the Oklahoma City Thunder, a giant menorah lighting, treats for children, ‘Dreidel Man’, a deluxe raffle, and much more.

“We can all benefit from the Menorah’s message of faith and hope – when freedom wins over oppression, light overpowers darkness and decency triumphs over destruction; an uplifting message greatly needed today” says Rabbi Goldman, Director of the Cen-

ter.

“We believe it is vital for us to spread light and positivity, and to uplift people when and where we can.”

To sign up for the raffle visit jewishokc. com/chanukahokc. Must be present to win.

For further information contact Robin Sanders, Administrator of Chabad Community Center, at 405-286-0900 or 405630-7408 or email info@jewishokc.com, or visit jewishokc. com/chanukahokc.

Light up the streets of OKC with the warmth of Chanukah on Thursday, Dec. 22 for the Chanukah Car Menorah Parade! Cars line up at Chabad parking lot at 5 pm. The procession departs at 6 pm and the Menorah Lighting at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is at 7 pm. There will be fire truck rides, music, dancing, prizes for decorated vehicles, Chanukah treats, chocolate coin drop and car Menorahs and flags. To register visit jewishokc.com/chanukahokc.

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

christianscienceokc.org

Shop local this holiday season and give back to your community

I f you care about our community, you need to shop locally this holiday season.

Talented artisans, sharp buyers with discerning taste who know quality, restaurants where most of your food was sourced locally, are great reasons to trade with locally owned stores and restaurants, but the best one is if you care about our community, you will shop and dine locally this holiday season.

According to national surveys by chambers of commerce, small business associations and even the government, $68 out of every $100 spent locally stays in the community, compared to only $48 if you buy from a national chain store. Area-owned restaurants keep $74 out of every $100 in the community.

OKC FRIDAY readers raise money, chair boards and volunteer at practically every non-profit in the city. You know how tough

In MY Opinion

by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com

times are for most of them. Just by purchasing all your Christmas gifts and supplies here, you will make a big difference in the amount local merchants have to contribute back to neighborhood and community charities.

Even better, BUY FROM THE ONES THAT ADVERTISE IN FRIDAY . Advertising supports the newspaper. No ads, no newspaper. No community coverage of the good

Dear Wise Elder: As a confident, able-bodied 83-year-old professional, I slipped on a broken curb and took a serious face plant onto the pavement. Nothing was broken except a tooth, blood vessels and my pride. Now my family wants me to use a cane as a precaution, but I’m embarrassed and don’t want to appear old.

Dear Appearances: An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Purchase a really classy cane or walking stick that suits your personality. Imagine

news; when you get an award; when your kids receive an honor or make a touchdown; no party pics to support community charity galas.

Please tell advertisers you read their ad in FRIDAY and you are there to shop because they support community projects.

Pardon the cliché, but you kill two birds with one stone when you shop at area merchants.

When you spend your money shopping in Dallas or on Amazon, you are killing a local merchant. Remember when we used to have local department stores, Rothschild’s, Orbach’s, Harold’s, Street’s, Cyrk & Co., even John A. Brown’s was locally owned at one time, TG&Y, Anthony’s…

Quit supporting stores that give all their money to other cities.

you are Gene Kelley in “Dancing in the Rain.” Throw your head back and make a fashion statement with your cane that will make the world want to carry one. Bottom line, it would be wise to use a cane and not fall again. Choosing to be prudent will make everyone around you more comfortable and may encourage some less capable and younger folks to want to be like you.

- Courtesy VillagesOKC, www.VillagesOKC.org (405) 990 6637

FRIDAY CAUCUS

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out when parents walk up to the school to pick their child up. After speaking with Casady’s Primary Division Director, they built a QR code system to allow teachers to scan the code and send the correct students out, as well as a license plate scanner that automatically notifies teachers which students are ready to be picked up.

This is the second year in a row a personal project developed at Casady in the Object Oriented Programming class has won first place in the Congressional App Challenge.

Chargers are getting into holiday spirit

by Esha Venkataraman

Tis the season for one of Heritage Hall Upper School’s most beloved traditions, the Stanley Hupfeld Academy at Western Village holiday party.

Students hosted the annual event, which pairs Western Village kindergartners with an Upper School Advisory group. During our time together, our special guests opened presents, feasted on holiday treats, and enjoyed spending time with their new friends.

A favorite among both the Heritage Hall

and Western Village communities for nearly three decades, this year’s party seemed extra special. For the past two years, the event had to be reimagined because Western Village students could not travel

to Heritage Hall for an in-person event due to COVID-19.

It was an absolute joy to once again welcome them to our campus and see the Upper School Reynolds Common buzzing with holiday cheer.

Honor Orchestra

Students in Casady School’s Orchestra represented the Cyclones at the North Central Honor Orchestra Clinic at Oklahoma City University’s Bass School of Music. The 13 Casady musicians worked with three distinguished clinicians to prepare for a culminating performance. Students pictured: Noah Ly, Kaitlyn Shaver, Hudson Fong, Danzel Chen, Sam Carter, Chloe Kim, Ella Li, Fahim Nazir, Mason McAllister, Cole Shadid, Eddy Kang, Lauren Kim and Julia Ungvari.

December 9

Stephanie Brown

Jacob L. Maidt

December 10

Nancy Amis

Matt Brisch

Denise Buthion

Earl Ingram III

Karla Swatek December 11

Marie Brunner

Carol Coleman Chris Dearing Susan Jernigan Michelle Martinez David Sanders

Lynda Tarpley December 12

Barbara Boatman

Ashley Courtney Dorothy Duhme Joe Heaton

Charles Lybrand

David Neumann II Mark Roberts

Frances Sharp

Dusty Taylor December 13

Kim Byrd John H. Cavender David Douglass DeAnn Elliot

Shannon Fudge Ami Galegor Joan Hewitt

Kimberly

Montine Sprehe

Glenda Talbot

December 14

Dolores Boyle Don Green Brian Kelley

Jay Thomas

Luetkemeyer Helen McCombs

Ashley Mears

Krissy Pearson Susie Peak

Connie Jean Smith

Mary Gordan Taft James R. Tolbert

Curt Wilson Whitney Wood Madeline Wood Emma Katherine Wood December 15

Elizabeth Borders

Anne Cockrill Wade Cockrill

Raymond Cohlmia Linda Dockery

John David Markley

Patty Gardner Cecil Sharp Jill Swisher Carrie Symes Joan C. Thomas

Raymond Monks Robin Muldowney

Kerri Reynolds

Ross

KRISH PATEL

HALL HAPPENINGS

Heritage Hall seniors Quinn Kuykendall and Mary Rocco Phillips help a Stanley Hupfeld Academy at Western Village student ring in the holidays during the School's annual Western Village Holiday Party.

OKIE celebrates 30th anniversary with gala at museum

Festive party goers arrived on the scene at The First Americans Museum (FAM) to honor the 30th anniversary of the OKlahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE).

Complementary Mercedes Benz valets offered VIP treatment to the crowd of dignitaries and guests ready to celebrate the longstanding Oklahoma/Israel bond. As the nearly 300 influential guests entered, FAM was aglow – decked out in blue lighting, shades of blue balloons and sequined linens topped with oversized cupcakes as the centerpiece.

At check-in, attendees received table assignments on necklaces with blinking beads that jazzed everyone for the evening!

The list of guests was certainly a who’s who of Oklahoma, including the orchestrators – also known as cochairmen, for the evening, Shannon and Chip Fudge and Ronna and Larry Davis all hold Oklahoma and Israel dear. Curran Fudge lived in Tel Aviv playing American football, while Max Davis not only made aliyah, but served in the IDF.

The expert guidance of a committee consisting of Elaine Levy, Glenna Tanenbaum and Sherri Lance, tailored the evening to reflect trend-setting cuisine, chic decor and a powerful program.

Those gathered to mark the occasion included Governor Frank and First Lady Cathy Keating, Governor Mary Fallin and First Gentleman Wade Christiansen, former OSU President Burns and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis, Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw Nation Chris Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation Cabinet members: Secretary of State Bill Lance and wife Sherri, Secretary of Commerce Dan Boren and wife Andrea, Secretary of Communications and Community Development Robyn Elliot Scribner, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dakota Cole, Executive Director of Commerce Brent Kisling and wife Jennifer, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister and husband Gerald, State Representative Mickey Dollens, Mayor of Oklahoma City David Holt and wife Rachel, Oklahoma County Judge Natalie Mai, Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan, Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson and wife Amanda, and Oklahoma City Fire Chief Richard Kelley and

wife Elizabeth. OKIE heroes

Principal patron Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings, Premier patron Chickasaw Nation and Primary patron Ackerman McQueen topped the list of prestigious and generous supporters.

“If you scanned the room, the diversity of the esteemed crowd certainly impressed,” OKIE Executive Director Edie Roodman said.

Honorary chairmen Governor David and First Lady Rhonda Walters charmed the crowd with their dry humor as they introduced OKIE’s new and stunning video. The two ofthem can lay claim to setting the OKIE wheels in motion. The Walters led an entourage of over 20 participants from Oklahoma City and Tulsa to cover Israel in seven days, meeting with officials at the highest level of government and visiting historical sites of Christian and Jewish importance. Upon returning, the Governor signed an initial memorandum of understanding with Israel in 1992.

Guests dined on a true culinary symphony. The exquisite menu was specially crafted to highlight elements of indigenous, Oklahoma, and Israeli traditional cuisine with a modern twist.

From the hominy and white bean hummus with fry bread and the skillet cornbread that began the meal to the seasoned corn ribs and butternut squash that accompanied the grilled halibut with pomegranate coulis, the FAM chefs treated the audience’s palate to a unique gourmet experience.

The celebration crescendoed with a breathtaking concert from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, under the direction of Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate.

Featured soloists Native American musicians Mark Billy and John Hamilton joined the orchestra to perform three moving pieces that again melded indigenous, Oklahoma and Israelicultures.

The final work, dedicated to OKIE’s 30th anniversary, was written by Or Kribos, an Israeli composer who completed two degrees at Oklahoma City University through an OKIE-sponsored university exchange program.

“As the last inspiring notes faded away, the emotions in the room were palpable as the awestruck crowd soaked in the riveting performance,” Roodman said.

Sister Cities Global Vision Awards

Evening cochairs Larry and Ronna Davis and Chip and Shannon Fudge orchestrated an event to remember!

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

Steve Agee and Sue Ann Arnall and First Lady Cathy and Governor Frank Keating bubble over about OKIE at the champagne reception.

Former OSU president Burns and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis gave Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister and husband Gerald the hard sell about going to Israel with Edie!

Governor David and First Lady Rhonda Walters and Governor Mary Fallin and First Gentleman Wade Christiansen exchanged Israel mission secrets! (And what happens in Israel stays in Israel!)

Above: Dick Tanenbaum, Debbie Trachtenberg, Mayor David Holt and Rachel Holt schmooze about the vibrant energy about one of the world's top 10 hot spots -- Tel Aviv. At right: After being asked to develop a Chickasaw Nation mission to Israel, OKIE Executive Director Edie Roodman gives Chickasaw Nation Lieutenant Governor Chris Anaotubby a hug of happiness!

Above: The honorees —Major General Rita Aragon (Global Leadership), Justice Yvonne Kauger (Global Humananitarian), Secretary of State of the Chickasaw Nation Bill Lance, (Global Vision) and Dr. William Parry (Global Lifetime Achievement). At right: Supporting Lance are, from right, bottom row, Bill Lance, secretary of state Chickasaw Nation; Glenda Hamilton, mother; Glen Hamilton; stepfather; and top row, Dan Boren, secretary of commerce Chickasaw Nation; Kaytee Waters, daughter; Sherri Lance, wife; Mark Lance, brother; and Bryeson Lance, son.

Mark Stansberry (emcee), Mary Blankenship Pointer (chairman), Dr. William L. Parry (AOA, FACS, XI Professor Emeritus of Urology and Global Lifetime Achievement Award-winner) Dr. Ron Sutor (president).

- Photo by Fran Kozakowski

From left, Justice Noma Gurich, Jay Scambler, Justice Yvonne Kauger, Kyle Shifflet, Walter Shaw, JD Holder and Julie Rorie.

Quail Creek Bank hosts customers at Northpark Mall

Food

Guests

‘Coming Home’

“Coming Home for Christmas,” an all-new Holiday extravaganza presented by the OKC Philharmonic featured Grammy/Emmy nominee Michael Feinstein and Oklahoma’s own Susan Powell.

At left: OKCPHIL Foundation Board of Directors member Terri Cooper and Alison Taylor with Santa.

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moving images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the genius.

“This ultimate, not-tobe-missed Oklahoma City immersive art exhibit is perfect for the whole family – kids love it! Whether you’re looking for the perfect date, an excursion with friends, a photo-perfect ladies’ night or an unforgettable solo expedition, ‘Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Oklahoma City’ is one of the best things to do in Oklahoma City this year!”

Astonishing in scale and breathtakingly

imaginative, guests experience Van Gogh’s art in a completely new

and unforgettable way. For tickets, visit vangoghoklahoma.com.

The “Immersive Van Gogh” Exhibit opens Wednesday at the OKC Convention Center.

Quail Creek Bank executives, employees and customers took over Northpark Mall for the annual Customer Christmas Party.

and drinks flowed as attendees mingled and enjoyed all the holiday cheer!

were asked to bring a toy to donate to Santa’s Cause, a nonprofit founded by Anita and Senior Vice President Alan Webb 35 years ago.

Debbie Lowery and Theresa Walker, of Running Wild Catering, join in the fun. Debbie said her family has banked with Quail Creek for many years.

Above: Quail Creek Bank Senior Vice President Alan and Anita Webb with Susie and President and CEO Doug Fuller. At left: Debbie and Sid Espinosa.

From left: Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, OKCPHIL Board President Jane Jayroe Gamble, Miss America 1981 Susan Powell and Marketing Director Mark Beutler.

- Photos by Rose Lane