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The people of Christmas

Judy ‘Loves’ sharing the joy of the holidays with gifts of Santas

By Rose Lane Editor

People on Judy Love’s “nice” list each year look forward to the arrival of her gift of a Santa.

Every year, the Santas are unique. There have been OKC Thunder Santas and those commemorating Love’s Travel Stops’ anniversary. Santas have been both outdoorsy and flashy.

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Filings are complete for City Council

Thirteen candidates filed to run in the Oklahoma City Council election to represent Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.

Fridayland encompasses Wards 2 and 8.

Filing in Ward 2 were:

James Cooper (incumbent), Chris Cowden, Alexander DeShazo and Weston Storey.

The Ward 8 candidates are: Mark Stonecipher (incumbent), Frank Urbanic and Amy Warne.

The general election is set for Feb. 14. All voters in Wards 2, 5, 6, and 8 are eligible to vote.

The nonpartisan election decides who represents those wards on the Council for the next four-year term.

How the election proceeds in each Ward depends on the number of candidates:

• If only one qualified candidate files to run, that candidate is automatically elected to office.

• If two qualified candidates file to run, the winner of the general election on Feb. 14 is elected to office.

• If three or more qualified candidates file to run, the general election on Feb. 14 determines whether a runoff on April 4 is necessary.

• If a candidate earns more than half of the votes on Feb. 14, he or she is elected to office. No runoff is necessary.

• If no candidate earns more than half of the votes on Feb. 14, the two candidates with the most votes advance to the April 4 runoff. The runoff winner is elected to office.

The new council members take office on May 2.

The City Council has nine members: the Mayor, who is elected citywide, and one member from each of Oklahoma City’s eight Wards. They serve part-time as the head of the City’s Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor’s annual salary is $24,000, and each Council member’s annual salary is $12,000.

There is still time to see North West Rotary Club Santa at Northpark

For over 40 years, the North West Oklahoma City Rotary Club has conducted the annual Santa Project at the Shoppes at Northpark. Since its beginning, the

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Santa Project has been the only “not for profit” Santa project in the Metro area.

The NWOKC Rotary Santa Project started with a Poloriad camera and photog-

rapher, a stool, a white backdrop and Santa. Since that time, the project has progressed with the times with modern photography, a beautiful set and of course

Pets of the Week

Meet the Parish Pets of St. Eugene Catholic Church. There is Laddie Boy, an airedale, and Nova Kitty, a tortoiseshell, who belongs to the pastor, Fr. Jim Goins.

Lazlo is a vizsla, who belongs to associate pastor, Fr. Jerome Krug.

All three of the parish pets come to work each day at the parish office and sometimes you can see them around The Village walking their owners. Those sweet faces are just sure to brighten up anyone's day.

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

Submissions are used in the order they are received.

Santa.

The goal of the NWOKC Rotary Project from the beginning has been to raise funds for worthwhile charities. One-hundred percent of

the profits of the Santa Project go to charities, with the majority of those charities having to do with youth

Chanukah celebration is Sunday

For the ninth year in a row, Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning is bringing OKC’s Chanukah celebration to the community at no charge.

Scissortail Chanukah Festival takes place on the first night of Chanukah; Sunday, Dec. 18, at Scissortail Park starting at 4:30 p.m. It’s a free family friendly 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 includes 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” said Rabbi Ovadia Goldman, director of the center. “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. You must be present to win.

For further information contact Robin Sanders, administrator of Chabad Community Center, at (405)286-0900 or (405)630-7408 or email info@jewishokc.com, or visit jewishokc.com/chanukahokc.

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Judy Love with some of the 500 Santas which are on display during the holidays in her Nichols Hills home. She orders 5,000 Santas each year to give to vendors and employees, 200 of which are for her personal use.

Judy has been an avid Christmas decorator with a special emphasis on Santa Claus figurines for

approximately 45 years. Her collection began when she graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with

undergraduate and master’s degrees in interior design. This See LOVE, Page 14

Editor Rose Lane’s personal collection of 11 Santas from Judy Love.

CK & Co. entertains guests at the store

Christmas party.

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Jane Childress, owner of CK & Co., threw open the doors to her store in Nichols Hill Plaza for clients to enjoy a beautiful

were being served by five young men — David Trimple, Tripp Harris, Logan Haney, Cole Stalcup and Javier Aguilar. A luscious buffet helped fuel the Christmas shopping energy.

Above: Jane and Connor Helms. At right: Lonnie and CK & Co. owner Jane Childress with her daughter, Kacie Bratton.

The servers, from left: David Trimple, Tripp Harris, Logan Haney, Cole Stalcup and Javier Aguilar.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Terry celebrates 75th

- Photos by Rose Lane

Manizha Wafeq, in-country facilitator, Afghanistan; and Chantal Munanayire, incountry facilitator, Rwanda; flew in to surprise Institute for the Economic Empowerment of Women President and CEO Terry Neese, right, at her 75th birthday party. IEEW operates the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program which educates and empowers women entrepreneurs in developing countries to achieve their dream of financial independence, community involvement and political activism.

Above: Janna Gridley, Terry’s daughter Kim Neese and David Paine help Terry celebrate. At right: Mona Taylor and Meg Salyer join in the fun.

Gratitude Tournament benefits alliance

The ScissorTail Croquet Club at Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club hosted its second annual Gratitude Cup Charity Croquet Tournament to benefit those less fortunate.

The tournament included 16 total players who all purchased new winter coats as their entry fee which were

then donated to The Homeless Alliance of Oklahoma City.

Spirited play went on throughout the afternoon with two teams finally earning enough wickets to play one another in the finals. When the dust settled, first place went to Betsy Berry & James Loftis. Not far behind, coming in sec-

ond place, were Bruce Day & Carla L. Tourtellotte.

The Annual Gratitude Cup Charity Tournament is the brain child of filmmaker/realtor Ford Austin.

For more information about donating to The Homeless Alliance visit homelessalliance. org.

Finals players: James Loftis, Betsy Berry, Carla L. Tourtellotte and Bruce Day. The Gratitude Cup Charity Tournament is the brain child of filmamker/realtor Ford Austin.

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and children, which is the major focus of the North West Rotary Club. From the 2021 Santa Project, 22 organizations received donations, including but not limited to:

Infant Crisis Center, Citizens Caring for Children, Bucks for Bikes, Messages Project, Boys and Girls Club and Santa’s Cause.

In addition to the donations to charity, the NWOKC Rotary Club has special “Santa Days” for two groups of children. Every year hearing impaired and special needs children are brought in for a visit and photo session with Santa. These are two of the most special days of the season. This year the Hearing Impaired and Special Needs Santa is being sponsored by Quail Creek Bank.

The success of the NWOKC Rotary Club Santa Project is due to many factors, but especially the following:

• The loyal multi generations of families who have and return to visit the Rotary Santa each year.

• The over 40 years of support from the Shoppes at Northpark’s ownership and Merchants Association.

• Community support/donations by local businesses and organizations.

• Support/donations by individuals.

• Dedication of the NWOKC Rotary Club Membership.

The NWOKC Rotary Club Santa continues to be at the Shoppes at Northpark as follows:

• Sunday, Dec. 18, noon to 3 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 19, through Friday, Dec. 23, noon to 6 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 24, noon to 3 p.m.

For more information, or to find out how to donate, contact the NWOKC Rotary at: rotarynwokc@ gmail.com or Mike Veasey, (405)6277768.

Playing in the G ratitude Cup Charity Croquet Tournament are, from left: Bruce Day, Carla L. Tourtellotte, Jackie Tilghman, Carl Archiniaco, Mary Ellen Gumerson, Edie Naifeh, Linda Carpenter, Nick Berry, James Loftis, Betsy Berry and Ford Austin. Not pictured: Conner Helms, referee/photographer.

Jackie Tilghman shoots the hoop.

Emily Barclay Ford

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1 •

CATS

CATS, the recordbreaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America. Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater— "Memory.” CATS will be at the Civic Center for five performances only and is recommended for ages 5+. Get tickets now for the best seats at okcciviccenter.com.

HOLIDAY FUN

Lights On Broadway

Cory's Audio Visual Holiday Lightshow is the newest addition to Lights On Broadway. The mesmerizing show is created with “projection mapping” to make a historic three­story building come to life with various holiday scenes and light schemes. Attendees can expect to see some familiar holiday characters and some fun 3D elements all custom fit for the building's shape and size. The show is from 5:30 to 9 pm and is

Dec. 17 • Theatre Auditions

3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non­profit theatre company, announces auditions for The Girl with the Green Eyes. Written by Clyde Fitch and directed by Kate Adams, The Girl with the Green Eyes will be the third Noire production of Season 4: REGENERATE. Auditions will be online via Zoom on December 17, 2022, with masked in­person callbacks on December 18, 2022. Audition sides and access to the Zoom meeting will be provided via link sent prior to the audition time. Audition registration and character information can be found on the theatre’s website at 3rdacttheatreco.com/auditions.

located on the north façade of 900 N. Broadway Ave.

THIS WEEKEND

Dec. 16 •

Nikki Glaser

See one of the funniest female voices in comedy today at The Criterion. Show begins at 8 pm. Get tickets at criterionokc.com.

Dec. 16 •

Cowboy Christmas Ball

The 27th annual Cowboy Christmas Ball, featuring American singer­songwriter Michael Martin Murphey, returns to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Friday, Dec. 16 at 5 pm.

Dec. 17 • Breakfast with Santa First National Center invites you and your family for Breakfast with Santa. Delight in a lavish holiday breakfast, Christmas carolers and photos. Satur­

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

Parker McCollum ­ Dec. 30

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo Feb. 9­12, 2023

Winter Jam ­ March 4, 2023

Blake Shelton 2023 ­ March 17, 2023

Katt Williams ­ March 31, 2023

Kenny Chesney ­ Apr. 1, 2023

Thomas Rhett ­ Aug. 17, 2023

day and Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm, adults $55, children 12 and under $35. Reservations at Tellers OKC.com/Holidays.

Dec. 17 • Holiday High Tea

The Skirvin's take on traditional High Tea features locallybrewed teas and house­made bites. Tea is from the Park Avenue Grill, 2:30 –4:30 pm. Go to skirvinhilton.com for reservations.

Dec. 17 • Outdoor Market

The Make Ready Market is held every 4th Saturday and is located in the heart of Midtown OKC at 220 NW 13th St. The Make Ready Market is a monthly, outdoor shopping event promoting and supporting local makers, featuring locally­made clothing, jewelry, art and pottery. Market is from 11 am to 4 pm.

Zoo Amphitheatre:

Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21, 2023

Civic Center Music Hall:

Magical Cirque Christmas ­ Dec. 22­23

CATS ­ Dec. 30­Jan. 1

Book of Mormon ­ Jan. 13­15 ‘23

Jesus Christ Superstar ­ Feb.14­19 ‘23 Kelli O’Hara ­ Feb.24­25, ‘23

Congratulations to Heritage Hall graduate Emily Barclay Ford. Emily produced the new movie SR, which was just named Best Documentary of 2022 by the National Board of Review. SR is this week’s cover story for The Hollywood Reporter and currently available on Netflix.

Emily Barclay Ford is one of Oklahoma’s most dynamic success stories in entertainment. After attending the USC School of Cinematic Arts Production program, she launched a career in feature films and television, eventually migrating to new media as the digital revolution exploded.

Emily produced the critically acclaimed films Riding ’79 and Wasted,  which premiered at the Tribeca film festival. She produced Vh1’s first developed, scripted television series  I Hate My 30s. And, she produced webisodes for the AMC television series Breaking Bad and USA network’s Burn Notice

Emily was then recruited by Disney to head up Disney Interactive Entertainment, where she oversaw the creation of original content for Disney.com  and Disney on YouTube. She produced several successful series, including Talking Friends, which has garnered over 300 million views on YouTube.

Currently, Emily produces and develops entertainment properties for Team Downey, a production company that she manages along with her husband, Kevin Ford, Robert Downey, Jr., and his wife Susan Downey The four of them are longtime friends that formed the production company to create television series, feature

films, and documentaries. Their latest project is the movie, SR, about Robert Downey, Sr.

SR is a captivating portrait of a renegade filmmaker at the end of his life. That filmmaker, Robert Downey Sr., is a proud counterculture rebel who raised an artistic son that became the highest paid actor in the world, Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, Chaplin). But raising a son in a counter-culture environment also created challenges that affected his son long term. The movie allows father and son to talk about and work through their shared history.

In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter published this week,

film, Smith used a tiny production team consisting of both Emily and Kevin Ford, who produced, filmed, and edited the movie.

Kevin Ford is a longtime filmmaker who was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Slamdance in 1999 for his movie Three Days about the band Jane’s Addiction. Since then, he has directed awardwinning documentaries about nuclear weapons, Texas political campaigns, poets, road trips, and Oscar winner Adrian Brody. Through all of his work, there is intimacy that eludes other filmmakers, allowing him to make very public people come across more naturally.

The National Board of Review was established in 1909 to support cinema as both art and entertainment. They started giving out end of year awards in 1929. The documentary category has always been particularly strong. Past winners include Hoop Dreams, Buena Vista Social Club,

Smith is the Emmynominated director of 100 Foot Wave, Fyre, and Tiger King. Because of COVID and the intimate nature of this

The Texas Tenors ­ Mar.17­18, 2023

Frozen ­ Mar.22­Apr.2,‘23

Amy Grant ­ Mar. 30, 2023

Other Events/Shows/Awards:

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

The Christmas Express ­ Dec. 2­18

Nikki Glaser Comedy ­ Dec. 16 Cowboy Christmas Ball ­ Dec. 16

Congratulations to Emily, Kevin and the entire Team Downey on this awesome recognition.

Jay Mewes Comedy Show ­ Dec. 16­18

Sugar Plum Fairy ­ Thru Dec. 18

Bachelors Club Ball ­ Dec. 22

Red Earth Treefest – Thru Dec. 29

Okla. Opry NYEE 2022 ­ Dec. 30

Opening Night ­ Dec. 31

Cattlemen’s Congress ­ Dec.31 ­ Jan. 14 Immersive Van Gogh ­ Thru Jan. 15, ‘23

8th Annual Red Earth Treefest continues through Dec. 30

Red Earth Treefest features trees decorated with handmade ornaments representing Oklahoma’s diverse Native nations and tribes.

Red Earth celebrates the holiday season with a decidedly Native Twist during the 8th Annual Red Earth Treefest scheduled through Dec. 30 at the Red Earth Art Center in the lobby of the BancFirst Tower. This popular family Holiday Tradition features trees decorated with handmade ornaments and art objects created by Okla-

homa Native Tribes. Ornaments on each tree will showcase the distinctive and diverse cultures of the Native nations and tribes that call Oklahoma home.

Red Earth Treefest is open free to the public during regular hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays.

Susan Downey explained that it was Emily Ford who started conversations with director Chris Smith and brought the idea of the film to Robert.

Waiting for “Superman,” Searching for Sugarman, RGB, and last year’s winner Summer of Soul, which made its Oklahoma premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival.

Kevin Ford, Emily Barclay Ford, Robert Downey, Jr. and Susan Downey.

Hawthorne receives Heritage Hall Alumni Association Scholarship

The Heritage Hall Alumni Association (HHAA) recently recognized Taknesha Hawthorne (Heritage Hall Class of 2008) as its 2022 Alumni Scholarship recipient.

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

Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Hawthorne attended Heritage Hall from 2000 to 2008. She continued her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she received a bachelor of science from the College of Nursing. After working as a critical care cardiac nurse for eight years, Hawthorne

was accepted into the masters of science in cardiovascular perfusion program at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa.

“As a perfusionist, I will be responsible for operating the bypass

machine that takes over the normal function of the heart and lungs during open heart surgeries,” she said. “Continuing to live the Charger Code following my graduation from Heritage Hall has guided my

aspirations to become a perfusionist and given me the self-confidence to pursue this career, the compassion to serve others, and a strong sense of purpose and personal responsibility.”

Upon receiving the award from HHAA President Ashley Stark Ford (Heritage Hall class of 2002), Hawthorne commented, “The HHAA Alumni Scholarship will allow me to continue chasing my dream of earning my credentials in perfusion, which requires special training and coursework. I am so grateful to the HHAA for this honorable award that will help further my education and bring me a step closer to serving the medical community following graduation.”

As the beneficiary of the $250 charitable donation, Hawthorne chose HeartGift. This organization provides life-saving heart sur-

Bar Association hosts annual Law Day contest

The Oklahoma Bar Association is celebrating Law Day with its annual art and writing contests for all Oklahoma students. The theme for this year’s contest is “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility and Collaboration,” and the deadline for entries is Jan. 13, 2023.

“This is the 47th year for this fun, educational contest,” said Norman attorney Ed Wunch, OBA Law Day Committee chairperson. “The goal is to stimulate discussion and understanding of the law among young

Oklahomans. The theme for this year’s contest was selected to remind us that by engaging in civics and working together, we can strengthen our democracy.”

Coloring sheets for pre-K and kindergarteners, along with writing and art prompts for 1st through 12th graders are available at www.okbar.org/lawday.

Winners will receive awards and cash prizes, and all participants will receive a certificate. Winning entries will be published in the Oklahoma Bar

Journal and posted to the OBA website. Submit entries by Jan. 13 to P.O. Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.

Law Day, a nationwide event designated by the U.S. Congress in 1958, is celebrated each year to raise public awareness of American law. The idea for Law Day was conceived by the late Hicks Epton, a Wewoka attorney and OBA past president.

More information about Law Day is available on the OBA website at www.okbar.org/ LawDay.

geries to children worldwide where specialized medical treatment is either scarce or nonexistent.

“I chose HeartGift because one in 100 babies are born with congenital heart defects globally each year, and it is my sincere hope

this donation will help a child receive life-saving care at no cost to their family,” she said.

“Upon graduating, I look forward to volunteering for medical missions that provide heart surgeries to underprivileged children.”

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Dorothy Leesom Susan Parker Jenny Smith David Zeeck

December 17

Helen Benham

Floyd Bettis

Snyder E Herrin II

George Holt

Alfred Jackson Caroline Moock Michelle Smith

Jim Taylor

Holly Thomas W.A. Vassar December 18

Ben Barritt

Becky Skidmore Penny Richardson Cindy Rotter

Ed Stanley L.D. Stanfell

December 19

Stephanie Ballard Reagan Bradford Colin Curley

Polly Enos

Amy Freedman

Rita Kanaly

Meredith Louise Luetkemeyer Nancy Rooker Susan Rooker Janis Stallings

Helen Conn

Rogan Constantine

Todd George Kelcey Harcrow

Cannon McMahan

Lauren Mize

Greg Nelon

Isabella Ostrowe

Betty Powell Jack Robbins

Mary Dean Streich Nathan Trotter

Austin Troxel

David Vance December 21

Bonnie Blackstock

Jason Caudillo

Maren Cottrell

Laura Love

Erin McCracken

Lauren McWilliams

Carolyn Murphy Michael Schmidt

Benjamin Winfrey Kelly Zubik

December 22 Glenn Collins Linda Deere David Hager

Barbara Muncaster

Robert Andrew Neville Sean Olmstead

Patterson Rooney Morgan Shields

Suzanne Tompkins December 20

- Photo courtesy of Kimberly Richelle Photography)

Heritage Hall Alumni Association (HHAA) Alumni Scholarship recipient Taknesha Hawthorne (Heritage Hall Class of 2008) celebrates with her parents, Daryl Hawthorne and Andrea Kent.

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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Panthers net Joe Lawson title

Keyed by three players in double figures, the PC North boys basketball team continued its undefeated season with a 67-60 win against Del City last Saturday to claim the Joe Lawson Invitational Championship.

Zander Baker, who was selected as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, and C.J. Smith scored 16 points each. Anthony Leonard chipped in 13 points for the 6A No. 3 Panthers (6-0).

In Friday’s semifinal, PC North escaped with a 50-47 victory over Norman behind 14 points from Smith, 12 from Baker and 10 from KeJuan Payne.

The trio also netted double figures to lead the Panthers to a 73-63 triumph against Douglass in the opener on Thursday.

Baker collected 26 points, followed by Smith with 21 points and Payne with 10 points.

PC North hosts Hirsi,

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KNIGHTS CAPTURE CHA CROWN

Keeping its undefeated season intact, Crossings Christian pulled away for a 76-64 win over Bethany last Saturday to claim the Jim Elliott Crusader Classic championship.

Phoenix Woodson paced the 4A No. 2 Knights (6-0) with 24 points and tournament MVP Cal Furnish added 20 points in the final hosted by Christian Heritage.

Three players scored in double figures as Crossings cruised to a 75-56 victory against Crooked Oak on Friday in the semifinals. Mack Gudell netted 28 points, while Furnish added 20 points and Woodson chipped in 11 points.

Furnish also grabbed a team-best 23 points and Gudell scored 10 as the Knights opened with 92-50 triumph over Little Axe on Thursday.

Crossings hosts Heritage Hall on Jan. 10.

CHARGERS FALL TO WEATHERFORD

Heritage Hall endured its first loss of the season in a 63-35 setback against Weatherford in the Community Christian Classic championship game on Saturday in Norman.

Kyle McLaughlin and Orie Walker led a trio in double figures with 17 points each and Rashaud Smith added 12 points for the 4A No. 7 Chargers (4-1).

Casady also suffered a 55-32 loss to Anadarko to finish fourth at the CCS Classic. Eli Jones scored 15 points and Payton Johnson chipped in 10 points for the Cyclones (1-4).

Following a loss to Heritage Hall in the opener, Harding Charger Prep won two straight, including a 6044 triumph over host Community Christian to win the consolation championship.

On Friday, Heritage Hall held on for a 49-48 win over Anadarko behind Walker’s 15 points, McLaughlin’s 13 and Smith’s 12 points.

The Chargers also opened with a 67-57 triumph over Harding Charter as Walker scored 26 points, Smith had 17 and McLaughlin contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Casady fell behind early in a 69-43 setback against Weatherford in the semifinals. Zac Dunn led the Cyclones with 13 points. Kaden Leache scored 19 points and Dunn chipped in 13 points in Casady’s opening 57-30 win over Community Christian.

The Eagles (5-3) outlasted Noble 86-81 in overtime to reach the consolation final.

This weekend, Heritage Hall ventures to Tulsa for matchups at Lincoln Christian on Friday and Holland Hall on Saturday. They

also visit Millwood on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Casady hosts Dove Science on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Harding Charter entertains OCS at 8 p.m.

TUTTLE CLIPS IRISH FOR DUNCAN TITLE

McGuinness fell behind early and never recovered en route to a 64-46 loss to Tuttle last Saturday in the Southern Oklahoma Invitational championship game in Duncan.

Price Bradley paced the Irish (2-3) with 19 points.

Marcus James scored six points and Cooper Bradley added five points.

In Friday’s semifinal, McGuinness held off Ada for a 59-52 decision, behind Price Bradley’s 29 points and 17 points from Jeff Schafer.

Bradley also netted a team-best 19 points and Vincent Shivers contributed 10 points in a 52-48 victory over Cache in Thursday’s opener.

The Irish are set to visit Newcastle on Saturday at 5 p.m.

ANTLERS GET PAST ED. SANTA FE

Deer Creek inched above .500 in the early weeks of the season with a slim 59-58 victory over Edmond Santa Fe last week.

Clyde Davis led the 6A No. 16 Antlers (3-2) with 21 points. Cooper Laskie, Mason Smith and John Probey added eight points each.

ROCKETS TAKE 2ND AT MADILL

After opening with a pair of wins, Mount St. Mary suffered a 49-35 loss to Purcell last Saturday to finish second in the Madill Winter Classic.

The 5A No. 10 Rockets (4-1) overpowered Durant by a 62-44 count in the semifinals and opened with a 5742 win over Plainview.

Mount St. Mary next visits Bethel on Jan. 3.

BEARS PLAY TO 4TH AT HARRAH

John Marshall endured a 58-45 setback against Classen SAS to finish fourth at the Harrah Panther Classic last weekend.

The 4A No. 12 Bears (5-2) also fell 73-56 to Choctaw in the semifinals on Friday.

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PC North’s Zander Baker was named Most Valuable Player at the Joe Lawson Invitational last weekend in Norman. Baker averaged 18 points per game to help lead the Panthers to the tournament title.

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Knights capture 3rd place at Jim Elliott Crusader Classic

Getting a mixed bag from the first two rounds, the Crossings Christian girls basketball team cruised to a 50-33 win over host Christian Heritage last Friday to finish third in the Jim Elliott Crusader Classic tournament.

Brooklyn Borin netted 19 points to lead the Knights (3-3). Clara Bebee scored nine points and Allison Hickey added eight points.

In Friday’s semifinal, Crossings endured a 47-20 loss to Destiny Christian behind seven points from Hickey.

After opening with a close win, McGuinness endured two straight losses including a 55-37 setback against Edmond Santa Fe to finish fourth at the Harrah Panther Classic last weekend.

Clare Kierl scored team-best 16 points to lead the Irish (2-3).

Tabytha Roy scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds to pace McGuinness in a 56-30 loss to El Reno in Friday’s semifinal.

The Irish opened on Thursday with a 40-39 overtime triumph over Blanchard behind Vic-

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on Friday but opened with a 54-44 win over Noble on Thursday.

This weekend, they travel to Tulsa for a matchup at Lincoln Christian on Friday and Holland Hall on Saturday before visiting Millwood on Tuesday.

EAGLES GET CONSO TITLE AT BIXBY

Rebounding from an opening loss, Harding Charter Prep rolled to two straight wins including a 39-30 triumph over Life Preparation Academy to bring home the consolation championship trophy from the Bixby Invitational.

The Class 4A No. 9 Eagles (8-1) also cruised to a 78-10 win over Douglass in Friday’s consolation semifinal and opened with a 54-49 loss to Edmond Memorial on Thursday.

Harding Charter Prep is set to entertain OCS this Friday at 6:30 p.m.

ANTLERS TAKE 6TH AT DUNCAN

Hadley Holloman contributed five points, while Borin chipped in three points.

Bebee collected a team-best 19 points to help the Knights to a 46-21 victory against the OKC Knights in Thursday’s opener.

Borin scored 12 points and Hickey had six points.

Crossings Christian hosts Fridayland rival Casady this Friday.

IRISH PLAY TO 4TH AT HARRAH

toria Ososanya with nine points.

McGuinness hosts Millwood this Saturday.

CHARGERS FALL TO COMMUNITY CHR.

Heritage Hall suffered a 56-30 loss to host Community Christian to take fourth at the Community Christian Classic tournament last weekend.

The Chargers (1-3) also endured a 65-31 setback against Weatherford in the semifinals

Deer Creek nearly captured the consolation title at the Southern Oklahoma Invitational but ultimately fell 43-40 to Cache last Saturday in Duncan.

The Antlers (2-3) dominated Capitol Hill in a 71-14 decision in the consolation semifinal on Friday and opened with a 47-29 setback against Chickasha on Thursday.

They are scheduled to compete this weekend at the Enid Holiday Classic.

PANTHERS 7TH AT JOE LAWSON

MacArthur on Saturday in Norman.

The Panthers (2-3) fell behind early in a 45-33 loss to Plainview on Friday and opened with a 60-44 defeat

against Classen SAS in Thursday’s opener. They next play Dec. 28-30 at the Cornerstone Holiday Classic. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Capping the weekend with a big victory, PC North captured seventh place at the Joe Lawson Invitational after a 55-47 triumph over Lawton

Thursday, Dec. 8-Saturday, Dec. 10

Casady at Frontier Tournament

Crossings Chr. at Jim Elliott Crusader Classic

Deer Creek (Girls) at Southern Oklahoma Inv.

Harding Prep at Community Chr. Classic

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.

games.

M EMBER OF

Christmas with no presents for the kids

I t is tragic to think that some Oklahoma City families of mothers and little children will not have much Christmas in their homes come Christmas Day.

Imagine the little eyes of little children on Christmas Day when they see other kids romp and play and be happy with a full belly. Yet their stomachs want for nourishment.

Are we going to let this happen in America, the land of plenty? Will we, in the city with the largest per capita payroll in Oklahoma, let little children about us go without enjoying the full spirit of Christmas?

How can you stuff yourself while some mother less than five miles away has to look down into the eyes of her little children? She doesn’t see sparkling eyes and bright shining faces. She sees bewilderment.

She sees her own flesh and blood puzzled by it all, wondering why they, too, do not enjoy the toys, food, and pleasant things of Christmas Day that other folks have.

The Best of J. Leland Gourley

If families are needy, it most certainly cannot be the fault of the little children.

Remember, the small children did not ask to be placed on this earth. They are not large enough to be responsible.Oh, how can we sit on our chairs and let a single, solitary soul go without the full benefits of Christmas, the joy and merriment, on this Christmas Day?

Let’s all ask ourselves this question: Is there anything in the whole wide world on this Christmas Day that we can do that will give each of us as much real joy, peace, and satisfaction as knowing we’ve done something to help a less fortunate brother?

Dear Wise Elder: Dad is so lonely now that mom has passed. As family, we all care about him but cannot fill the void of purpose and connections. Even his buddies at church are not enough because many are in the same situation. What can we do?

Dear Caring Daughter: Growing older is complex and filled with uncertainties, but growing older alone requires a new strategy. Most of all, your dad needs someone or a group of peers to do things WITH in addition to family. COVID taught us that we all need a regular schedule daily, weekly

Don’t you want the kids’ eyes to sparkle? Will you scorn a weeping mother and refuse to wipe the tear from her eye? Are you so hardhearted as to say, “To heck with you, I have mine.”

God grant that you be moved. May you be roused from your apathy. May your heart be stirred with thoughtfulness and kindness for others.

May the twisted, hate-filled minds of men be filled with a soft spot of warmth this Christmas.

Won’t you remove this disgrace from our community and your own soul? Don’t let the needy go hungry on Christmas Day, of all days.

Call the Salvation Army, United Way, City Rescue, Red Andrews Dinner, Toys for Tots or any of the dozens of people helping make this a Merry Christmas for all. It will make your day much merrier. Do it now so you can feel the warmth of doing something good all week long right through Christmas Day.

and monthly which gives us something to anticipate, for which to plan. It should be balanced with mental and physical activities. Both can become great socialization as well. Alone, you cannot MAKE this happen. However, you have many options to offer purpose and broaden his community. Being part of VillagesOKC is another option since we connect with the many great educational and interesting events happening throughout the city.

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

CAUCUS

Oklahoma Project Women

Celebrate Pink generates funds for women with no access to insurance

Guests gathered at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for food, fashion and fun while supporting Oklahoma Project Woman and the early detection of breast cancer.

Funds raised at Celebrate Pink provide access to breast health care at no cost to uninsured women and men in the metro area who have limited financial resources.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

“We know from experience that early detection and treatment saves lives, but many Oklahomans aren’t able to afford the preventative care they need to detect and treat breast cancer,” said Anne Bogie, executive director of OPW.

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival

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Oklahoma Project Women Celebrate Pink event Chairman Terri Cooper with Jamie Farha and Susan Edwards. Funds raised at Celebrate Pink provide access to breast health care at no cost to uninsured women and men in the metro area who have limited financial resources.

CK & Co. owner and breast cancer survivor Jane Childress models fashions from her store during Celebrate Pink.

OMRF hosts the Oklahoma Nonagenarian Society

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation welcomed members of The Oklahoma Nonagenarian Society this month for a talk and tour of the Oklahoma City nonprofit biomedical research institute.

The society was founded by longtime OMRF board member H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt. His goal was to encourage Oklahomans between the ages of 90 and 99 to learn from physicians and scientists about current medical research at OMRF and the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.

“OMRF and Stephenson are two internationally recognized institutions who do groundbreaking work and have made a tremendous impact on Oklahoma,” said Rainbolt, who is 93. “My ambition with this society is for people in this age group to get together, participate, learn and support the research being done to help us all live longer and healthier lives.”

At the meeting, OMRF cancer researcher Jake Kirkland, Ph.D., shared his work on how DNA determines whether certain chemotherapies are effective in each person. This knowledge may someday help doctors use genetics to identify personalized treatment for individuals with cancer. Attendees also met with OMRF scientist Scott Plafker, Ph.D., whose work focuses on nutrition and vision loss.

“I take notes and pay close attention so I can go home and learn more about it,” said nonagenarian June Parry, who, alongside husband William Parry, joined the society at its inception in 2019. “My husband is 98 and I’m 96, so we like to know what’s going on.”

The society has 68 members. Those who attended the meeting included Kay Goebel, Mary Frances Michaelis, Paul Odom Jr., William and June Parry, Joe Dan Trigg Sr., and Coler and Joan Yoakam.

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rate is 99 percent. Lack of health insurance has been linked with less access to preventive care, less timely receipt of care and a lower likelihood of receiving recom-

mended treatment.

Studies show that women with no health insurance or limited health insurance tend to be diagnosed with more advanced stages of breast cancer.

In addition, the odds of advanced stage disease for women residing in high-poverty areas

were greater than those living in lowpoverty areas.

Celebrate Pink included lunch, a runway fashion show from CK & Co. featuring Lafayette 148 New York and recognition of local survivors.

Terri Cooper was this year’s event chairman.

Amanda Bleakley, Jennifer Pellow, Jill Zaloudik and Molly Fuhrman.

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Scott Plafker, Ph.D., explains his lab's research to members of the Oklahoma Nonagenarians Society. From left are Dr. William and June Parry, Coler Yoakam Jr., Bill Anderson, Plafker, Paul Odom Jr. and Kay Goebel.

The people of the Nativity

Advent Prayer

Dear Lord,

I don’t want the Christmas story to be so familiar that it doesn’t grab my heart. I don’t want to be so distracted or stressed with Christmas decorating, shopping, and celebrating with family or friends that I miss connecting with Christ.

Help me be more than a spectator of the Nativity— I want to participate with you in your Gospel!

As I read this devotional, I ask you to impress upon me the example of the character that I most need to follow. Show me, Lord, who can best guide my way to worship Christ at his holy manger today.

In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen

Zechariah

You probably don’t have Zechariah (John the Baptist’s father) in your Nativity set! But you could say that the Christmas story begins with his silent waiting. Nine months without uttering a word. Nine months of remembering his lack of faith in the angel’s promise. And nine months of anticipating the birth of his son and the Messiah he was to herald! (Luke 1:5-25, 67-80). Perhaps God is inviting you also to withdraw from the noise and business of the Christmas season to enter into a time of quiet prayer? Be still to anticipate Christ’s coming with Zechariah and you too will burst forth with joyous Christmas praise when your tongue is set free!

Mary Mary offered the prayer that receives the Christmas miracle: “Let it be to me according to your Word” (Luke 1:38, NKJV). She was God’s chosen vessel to give birth to the Messianic dream that God’s people had been waiting hundreds of years for. But as any mother knows, it’s painful to give birth! And in her case, she had the added trials of being scorned as an immoral woman and riding 90 miles uphill on a donkey just before giving birth to her son in a cave full of dirty, loud, smelly animals! (Luke 1:26-56; 2:1-7, 19-20). Perhaps you can relate to the promise and challenge of giving birth to God’s dream for you? Is there something special that you hope to give birth to this Christmas season? Ponder and treasure this God-dream in your heart and pray for the Lord’s guidance and blessing.

Joseph

Joseph’s daring faith in the Lord is sometimes missed in the Christmas story. He believed in Mary’s virginity when no one else did and he endured a lifetime of ridicule for doing so. Joseph bet his life on words that an angel spoke to him while he was sleeping. He accepted the daunting challenge of raising the Messiah as his own child (Matthew 1:18-25). Maybe you too are facing a challenge? Do you need God’s help to prevail in an overwhelming struggle? Pray for God’s wisdom and strength to help you obey See NATIVITY, Page 14

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him in the midst of the stress.

Innkeeper

The Innkeeper probably thought he had a good excuse for not finding a room for Jesus in his inn and for sending Mary, who was in labor, to go into the cave with the animals to have her baby (Luke 2:7). At least he provided the cave. And yet, we can imagine that when he heard that the newborn child was the Messiah, he probably regretted that he wasn’t more hospitable to him! Perhaps you can relate to the Innkeeper’s predicament: your schedule is overcrowded and you don’t have enough room to give the time and attention to Christ that he deserves (and that you need!)? How could you make generous space in your schedule and your heart for Christ this Christmas season? Talk to the Lord about your schedule this Advent.

Angel

What joy was Gabriel’s and all the angels who announced the Christmas gospel! What a glorious message they sang from the skies just

above the shepherds’ heads! (Luke 2:8-15). Maybe this Christmas season you know that you need to cultivate a heart of worship for Christ? What do you especially appreciate and admire about Christ? Let the angels lead you in praise to the Son of God.

Shepherd

Imagine the thrill that the shepherds felt when the angels sang the news that the Messiah, the King of kings had just been born in Bethlehem! No one would’ve ever picked the shepherds to be visited by Christmas angels. They were poor. They were societal cast offs. And yet that’s exactly the point of the Gospel: the last shall be first, the poor shall be rich, the least shall be the greatest, the humble shall be exalted. Probably the shepherds marveled at God’s generosity and kindness and felt unworthy (Luke 2:8-20). Is it hard for you to accept that God bestows his glory on you? Are you confident in God’s acceptance of you? If you struggle to esteem yourself as God does, then lift up your head with the shepherds and let the Lord honor you with the gift of Christmas.

Lamb Probably some lambs went with

the shepherds to see the newborn King (Luke 2:7, 16). Imagine a little lamb skipping with delight across the fields to go see the baby Jesus in a cave on the outskirts of Bethlehem. Then see her smiling with joy to stand right next to Jesus as she peers into his manger. Perhaps this Christmas, what you’d like more than anything else is to accompany the shepherds and their sheep to get closer to Jesus? What would help you be closer to Christ? Talk to Jesus about your desire to have a closer relationship with him this Advent season.

Magi

The three magi studied the stars and the ancient prophecies, risked their lives to take an arduous journey across the desert, and dealt with the murderous King Herod— all to give their gifts to the newborn king. Who ever heard of kings worshiping another king? These wisest of all wise men wanted to give their best gift to Christ (Matthew 2:1-12). Maybe you are drawn to follow the wise men’s example of giving a gift to Christ?

We give Christmas gifts to many people, but may forget to give one to Christ! Follow the magi’s example and tell Jesus what you want to give to him from your heart.

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enabled her to travel to Dallas furniture and gift market to buy Santas for clients and personal use.

These days, Judy purchases about 5,000 Santas from an overseas company. She uses about 200 of these personally and the balance are sent to various vendors and employees.

“The 2023 gifts will be chosen by Judy this month from 10 samples sent to her and then are ordered,” Kathi Stafford, executive assistant to Frank Love, said. “They are to arrive at our warehouse in fall 2023 and are then disbursed in various manners by December 2023.”

Judy’s husband Tom Love estimated that including Christmas tree ornaments, at least 500 Santas are displayed in their personal home. They are new and up to 45-yearsold.

The Santas are carefully stored in special areas of the Love home when not in season, Kathi said. At least 10 new Santas grace the residence each year.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

Applicant: Candelaria Design Build BC-2022-25

Proposed project: Demolishing and constructing a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1711 Camden Way

The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

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

Dated this 6th day of December 2022

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE

NO. BOA 2022-13

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

Lots Eleven (11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14), of Block One Hundred Nine (109), in Wilshire Section, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1706 Drakestone Avenue. Current zoning is R-1-75.

The applicants desire to extend the existing garage. For the proposed variance, the applicants are seeking a 3’ variance from the front yard setback, leaving a 47’ front yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 21st day of December, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

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

Dated this 6th day of December, 2022.

Amanda

Copeland City

Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2022-14

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

A part of Lot Three (3), Block Thirty-five (35), Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being part of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Three (3), Block Thirty-Five (35); thence Easterly along the South line of said Lot Three (3) (said line being also the North line of Grand Boulevard), a distance of 219.36 feet; thence North 8°46’’ East a distance of 477.86 feet to a point on the North line of said Lot Three (3), which is 118.1 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot Three (3); thence North 87°08’ West along the North lone of said Lot Three (3) (said line being also the South line of Avondale Drive0, a distance of 173.7 feet to a point on a curve; thence to the left along a curve whose radius is 129.2 feet a distance of 222.7 feet; thence South along the West line of said Lot Three (3) (said line being also the East line of Nichols Road), a distance of 300 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot Three (3), being the point of beginning.

The property is also known as 6911 Avondale Drive. Current zoning is E-1.

The applicants desire to construct a new house. For the proposed new house, the applicants are seeking a 45’ variance from the west side yard setback, leaving an 80’ west side yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 21st day of December, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

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

Dated this 6th day of December, 2022.

Copeland

HILLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding outdoor lighting; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of December, 2022.

Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

OKLAHOMA

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS,

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding the No-Build Vertical Envelopes for the E-1 Estate District, the E-2 Urban Estate District, the R-1-75 SingleFamily Residential District, and the R-1-60 Single-Family Residential District; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of December, 2022.

Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding administration and enforcement of the Zoning Code; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of December, 2022.

Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Dated this 7th day of December, 2022.

Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Amanda

City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 18, 2022; Friday, November 25, 2022; Friday, December 2, 2022; Friday, December 16, 2022; Friday, December 23, 2022; Friday, December, 30, 2022; Friday, January 6, 2023)

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

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

/s/illegible signature,

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

(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; 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

Petitioner’s birth certificate, driver’s license, social security card, and other identifying documentation.

A hearing on said Petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 2 day of February, 2023 before Judge Andrews in said Judge’s courtroom in the Oklahoma County courthouse, located at Oklahoma City. 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 with the clerk of this court, prior to the above date. Should you fail to do so, the Petition will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

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

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-2292

In Re: The name of:) Jennifer Dao)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jennifer Dao has petitioned to change his/her name to Jennifer Chen Dao.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 17 day of January, 2023, before Judge Bonner at 9:00 o’clock in their courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed

you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/L.Bell By:

GUARDIANSHIP

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

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CASE NO: PG-2022-947 IN THE MATTER OF THE) GUARDIANSHIP OF) )

Xezaya Brunu, a minor)

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that Elizabeth Cunningham has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minor Xezaya Brunu, 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 24 day of January 2023, at 9:00 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 29 day of November, 2022.

/s/illegible signature Judge of the District Court

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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

DEPUTY (SEAL)