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OKC FRIDAY

A child is born

Wiggin inducted into Maestro’s Circle

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic announced that long-time supporter Renate Wiggin is the newest inductee into the Maestro’s Circle.

The award was bestowed at the December meeting of the OKCPHIL Board of Directors, held in the home of Board President Jane Jayroe-Gamble.

“Renate’s passion for music and the OKC Philharmonic Orchestra is decades deep and miles wide,” Jayroe-Gamble said. “Her leadership and generosity, together with her husband Chuck, has enhanced our orchestra forever. She is so deserving of this honor.”

Renate and Chuck became supporters of the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra in 1978, and then the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in 1988.

“Whether its helping make the Symphony Show House a success, plan the OKCPHIL’s 25th Anniversary celebration in 2013 or join the Maestro’s Ball Committee—Renate always says ‘yes’ to whatever is asked

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of her,” said Brent Hart, OKCPHIL past president. “She also played an important role in the searches for music director and executive director, helping identify the future leaders of this organization.”

Through a leadership gift, the Wiggins’ established the Wiggin Family Concert Fund

See WIGGIN, Page 3

Going electric

NHills has the most EV charging stations per capita in the state

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

As electric vehicles become more commonplace, Nichols Hills councilmembers have unanimously approved updated city ordinances regarding electric vehicle charging stations and parking space requirements. The amendments to Chapter 50 and Chapter 44 of the Nichols Hills city code are effective immediately.

During the December Nichols Hills city council meeting, City Manager Shane Pate told the council, “We only know the numbers by zip code, but we have 172 residential Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in the zip codes that include Nichols Hills.”

Pate also shared that Nichols Hills has more EV charging stations per capita than anyone else in the

See NHILLS, Page 5

The Hudspeth’s Three Amigos! Sissy and Sarah are sisters, Charlie is their adopted sister and they just love her.

All three love to bark and chase each other in the yard. All three love to snuggle and give kisses.

They absolutely love their cookies.

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

Submissions are used in the order they are received.

WOW: Winter on Western needs assistance to keep the lights on

The holiday season in Nichols Hills is truly enchanting!

The lights on Western are a big part of why Nichols Hills has a sparkle all its own at this festive time of year.

“Throngs flock to our part of the city to see the elaborate and vibrant light displays and are especially awestruck by the tightly-wrapped branches and trunks along the treelined corridor from Grand to NW 63,” organizer Edie Roodman said. “Aubrey McClendon’s big heart and lofty vision for our city was reflected in his commitment to his beloved OKC and nowhere was it more obvi-

ous than in the brilliance of the Chesapeake lights.”

Through the efforts of a small, committed band of community volunteers, and now with the added boost and determination of Jack McClendon, Aubreys's son, this treasured holiday tradition has been revived for another year,” Roodman said.

“But we need YOU to continue this warm and uplifting celebration during the dark days of winter,” she said.

Recently, a trust was launched at

Cold temperatures last week didn’t deter Casady School fourth graders from performing their live Nativity during the morning drop off. Those taking part included: Rylee Baldwin, Charlie Hill, John William Garrett, Ava Mazaheri-Franze, Jillian Rindler, Amelia Lawrence, Leia Reding, Hazel LaGroue, Winnie Zielke, McLain Fischer, Mai Anne Cory, Plum Ford, Emilia Hyden, Ethan Li, Ellan Turnini, Oliver Anderson, Aren Kadioglu, Leilah Naifeh, Rowan Provience and Wyatt Pearl.

- Photo by Rose Lane

At the December meeting of the OKC Philharmonic Board of Directors, long-time supporter Renate Wiggin was inducted as the newest member of the Maestro's Circle. From left, Past President Brent Hart, President Jane Jayroe Gamble, Renate Wiggin and husband Chuck Wiggin.

At left: OMRF President Dr. Andrew Weyrich, right, with his family at the President’s Party at the research facility. From left: Daughter Sarah, wife Amy, son Sam and his mother Kay. Sam’s service dog is Baby G. The evening included a lush buffet of appetizers, drinks and music.

Below: Beverly and Mark Funke, Barbara Durrett, Susan Prescott and Bill Durrett enjoy OMRF’s beautiful holiday decorations.

OMRF President Weyrich hosts party

Death notice

- Photos by Rose Lane

Steve and Linda Slawson are festive at the OMRF party.

Carl and Susan Edwards, Frank and Cathy Keating and Kym and Travis Mason at the OMRF party.

Beverly Thompson, Quail Creek resident, artist and civic leader, died Dec. 17, in Tulsa. A celebration of her life is to be held Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.

Above: Retired First Cowgirl and Oklahoma State University President Ann and Burns Hargis at the OMRF party.

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to support audience development activities and experimental concert-based endeavors.

“Renata has always been willing to serve and does so with an infectious smile,” Hart said.

“Her attention to detail ensures each activity or event is well-planned. Her generosity and countless volunteer hours will continue to make a difference for the OKCPHIL and our community for many

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“Please make a donation today and be part of the magical holiday spirit,” Roodman said. It’s very simple –email Edie Roodman (edie@okisraelexchange.com) to make your tax-deductible pledge for WOW (a 501(c)3) and an invoice will follow!”

the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma to ensure this cherished tradition happens year after year.

A fund has been set up at the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma to ensure that the tradition of Winter on Western continues.

years to come.”

Renate Wiggin is the fifth inductee into the Maestro’s Circle,

following Joel Levine, Jose Freede, Eddie Walker and Jane B. Harlow.

OKCPHIL President Jane Jayroe Gamble hugs new Maestro’s Circle inductee Renate Wiggin while her husband Chuck Wiggin looks on.

The Christmas Gospel

IIn those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.

(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

And everyone went to his own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

Henry Ison earns Eagle Scout rank

Henry Taylor Ison, age 17, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America program. He is a member of Troop 168 chartered to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Scoutmaster Bob Taylor.

Henry demonstrated leadership to others in a service project benefitting Hotdogs for the Homeless,

NHILLS

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state. The city is located entirely in the 73120 and 73116 zip code areas representing 3,891 residents.

Now, before installing an EV charging station, Nichols Hills residents, churches, commercial and retail businesses are required to file a written application for a permit with the City Clerk prior to installation. Applications must be certified by the property owner.

For installation of all EV charging stations applicants must pay a fee, provide a site plan including construction documents showing size of the proposed EV charging station with the electrical plan detailing location of existing meter.

The updated ordinance requires a screening plan demonstrating how the EV charging station is to be screened from view if placed outside. Pate told the council that most EV charging stations are installed inside the garage of a residence.

“All equipment associated with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

where a drive was held for men’s socks and underwear with 500 pairs of socks and 250 pairs of underwear being collected. Then three donation boxes were constructed that Hotdogs for the Homeless could use for future drives. Hotdogs for the Homeless was started as a way to reach out to the less fortunate by way of providing a weekly meal that many depend on. Alongside the meals often

located outside a garage must be screened from view of the public street and from the view of abutting property owners,” the Ordinance states. “Such screening may consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls, evergreen landscaping, landscape rocks or other methods approved by the code official.”

“These permits will be useful for our fire department to know when our homes have charging stations,” Pate told council. “If a charging station catches fire, our firefight-

come socks, toothbrushes, and other supplies that are often seen as staples by the fortunate among us, but as luxuries by some below the poverty line.

When not Scouting, Henry attends Bishop McGuinness High School where he is in the National Honor Society and lettered for three years in both Cross Country and Swimming. He is the son of Randy and Susan Ison.

ers can’t just put out the fire with water. A permit allows our firefighters to be prepared.”

EV charging stations associated with electric vehicle parking spaces installed for multi-family residents, church, retail, and office districts must be ADA compliant, must not impede pedestrian or bicycle movement or create safety hazards on sidewalks.

This past year Nichols Hills was named recipient of a Public Fleet Conversion Grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Government

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to help reimburse costs in their effort to go all electric. The $266,121 grant funded two charging stations at City Hall, 6407 Avondale Dr., and two charging stations at the Nichols Hills Public Works Facility, 1109 NW 75th St.

The council has also approved the purchase of an electric Tesla Model Y sedan for the Police Department and a Freightliner CNG sanitation refuse truck.

Pate has said the city is making a concentrated effort to use CNG and electric vehicles.

Gratitude at Christmas

NEW YEAR’S

Dec. 31 •

Noon Year’s Eve

Drop by The Cowboy and participate in family friendly activities from 10 am – 2 pm. Usher in 2023 as we celebrate Noon Year’s Eve! We’ll make crafts to celebrate 2023, countdown to noon and toast the coming new year! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.

Dec. 31 •

Uptown Get Down

It’s time. The ultimate New Year’s Eve party is back at Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St. Join us for the psychedelic, high­energy New Year’s Eve concert party of your dreams featuring Hey Steve, Chair Model and Stepmom, live in Uptown23rd, followed by a dance party upstairs at Ponyboy. Write those New Year’s Resolutions, finalize your holiday plans and get ready to raise your glasses 12/31. Doors open at 8 pm and the show starts at 9. Free parking lot directly south of the theatre across 23rd street. Full bar and ATM inside venue. Visit towertheatreokc.com for details.

Jan. 20 • SMO21: PROM!

Forgive us for taking charge but we’ve had our ion you for a while. If you are attracted to us too, we are positive you should come to prom. We’re going back to school with dissections to help you get your grade high enough, studying the chemistry behind spiked punch, communicating through dance and so much more. You may even have a chance to be crowned Prom King or Queen at the end of the night. A VIP hall pass allows you special access to the Teacher’s Lounge and signature cocktails. Party is from 7­10 pm. Get tickets at sciencemuseumok.org.

Dec. 31 •

NYE Bash Ring in the New Year at Library of Distilled Spirits at the First National Center, 120 N. Robinson Ave. The New Year's celebration includes premium table seating, passed appetizers, dessert stations, live DJ and New Year's Eve Countdown and Midnight Toast from 7 pm – 1 am. More info at libraryofdistilledspiritsokc.com.

OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES Paycom Center 100 West Reno Ave.

Friday, Dec. 23 • New Orleans Pelicans 7:00 pm Tuesday, Dec. 27 • San Antonio Spurs 7:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 31 • Philadelphia 76ers 7:00 pm Tuesday, Jan. 3 • Boston Celtics 7:00 pm

Jan. 13­15, 2023 •

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.”

The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”

And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mor‐mon, the nine­time Tony Award® winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. For more information, visit TheBook OfMormonTour.com.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

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

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

Merry Christmas! This weekend, I am celebrating with all twelve members of the McDaniel family. We are blessed beyond measure to be healthy and close enough to gather together.

Our most consistent family tradition is sitting in a circle and listening to every person talk about their year and the things that have inspired them the most. The 70-year age range ensures different topics and points of view. It always takes a little longer than expected. But, when the holidays are over, it is the time that I remember and cherish the most.

This year, I am most grateful for my brother, Randy McDaniel. Randy is a financial advisor, Army Captain, award-winning painter, and prolific writer and speaker who has written two books on financial literacy, Pensions and Prosperity and The Power of Financial Education. In January, Randy will wrap up 16 years of public service, serving twelve years as the State Representative for District 83 and four years as the State Treasurer of Oklahoma.

Randy was first elected in 2006 to the Oklahoma House of

Representatives, where he served as chair of the House Banking, Financial Services, and Pensions Committee. During his six terms, he wrote legislation and spearheaded pension reform to strengthen the state’s retirement systems, ensuring retirement security for teachers, public safety personnel, and public employees. Because of his tireless dedication to Oklahoma’s pension problems, he was selected as the nation’s Legislator of the Year in 2015 by the American Legislative Exchange Council, the nation’s largest nonpartisan, individual membership association of state legislators.

In 2018, Randy was elected as the 19th State Treasurer of Oklahoma, receiving 72 percent of the vote and carrying all 77 counties. As the state’s top elected financial officer, he managed the billions of taxpayer dollars deposited each year, safeguarded the financial health of the state, promoted responsible fiscal poli-

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 ­ thru Dec.23

The Christmas Express ­ Dec. 2­18 Nikki Glaser Comedy ­ Dec. 16 Cowboy Christmas Ball ­ Dec. 16

cy, and operated the state’s unclaimed property program.

During his term, he also chaired the Oklahoma College Savings Plan Board of Trustees and the Board of Investors for the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust.

Randy and I have been best friends since birth. He is a year and half older, a spectacular athlete, great singer, natural leader, and the most supportive older brother imaginable. Randy was always team captain and he always picked me first, even though there were better players available. And, that’s how it was through life. No matter how cool, or talented, or celebrated he became as an All-State athlete or elected official, he always reached out a hand to make sure that I was right there with him.

I am so grateful to Randy for dedicating 16 years of his life to make Oklahoma better and more financially sound. I’m grateful to his wife Julie McDaniel and their kids, Grace McDaniel and John McDaniel, for sharing him with all of us.

And, I am excited to see what’s next for my favorite public servant. Have a very Merry Christmas!

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 Zoo Safari Lights ­ Thru Jan. 1, ‘23

New Year’s Eve Opening Night Lineup

Opening Night is OKC’s favorite family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration produced by Arts Council OKC. This year marks OKC’s 37th Opening Night. The event will take place at Bicentennial Park Dec. 31. Performers range from Americana/roots, rock to jazz, opera, rock ‘n’ roll, mural artists and more. Here’s some of the lineup.

Bricktown Clowns – Get your face painted and have a good laugh with the Bricktown Clowns in the Civic Center.

Opera on Tap – Since 2017, Opera on Tap has introduced opera to new audiences by way of their themed shows every month. Their roster consists of all local, trained singers from college and grad school programs, professors and professionals in the field.

Edgar Cruz – Outstanding acoustic guitar music featuring original works and familiar favorites.

Orquesta D’Calle –Styles of Latin music and jazz.

Joe Coover – Get ready to be mesmerized by world-traveled magician Joe Coover!

Sarafina Byrd – A local singer/songwriter focu-

sing on Neo-Soul and R&B, mixed with Jazz.

Perpetual Motion – Modern and aerial dance will be on display.

OKC Improv – Get ready to laugh and have a good time with improvisational comedy and theater.

Lacy Saunders & Greg Zink – Swing by the First National Center for the smooth sounds of Lacy Saunders and Greg Zink.

Shortt Dogg – Shortt Dogg is ready with their vast repertoire of music from the 60s through today. They’ll be bringing the energy to the Finale Stage presented by Jackie Cooper BMW alongside the rising of the ball and the fireworks finale.

For the Kids - Head to the Civic Center Hall of Mirrors Children’s Area for entertainment and activities for kids of all ages.

Food Trucks Located in Bicentennial Park.

Newman’s Firehouse BBQ – Mouthwatering smokin’ good BBQ.

Snow S’more – Hand-crafted s’mores and coffee beverages.

Junction Coffee – Fresh coffee, espresso drinks, and hot chocolate.

Yum Pig – Pork dishes that will put a smile on your face and love in your tummy.

The Brown’s Kitchen – Savory comfort dishes with a twist.

Lolli & Pop’s Funnel Cakes – Funnel cakes & footlong corn dogs

Ohmygogi – Korean & Mexican fusion of flavors.

Stacey and Seeds Slappin Soulfood – Loaded nachos, shrimp burger and deep-fried catfish.

Soul City Tacos – Indian tacos, strawberry cheesecake tacos & philly steak nachos.

Lucky Lucky Dumpling – Pork and chicken dumplings, eggrolls and pineapple fried rice.

Psycho Taco OKC – Fresh made from scratch premium tacos.

Streetcar Service - OKC Streetcar will be free of charge on New Year’s Eve beginning at 6 pm. There are two convenient stops near the main entrance of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

Bears compete in FCCLA, do hip hop

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national organization for students in family and consumer sciences classes.

FCCLA participants help students focus on youth concerns, career preparation, and leadership development. John Marshall students and FCCLA members Jackie Lazo Leon and Tanner Sumrall recently competed in the Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) competition.

In this competition students were required to showcase a topic that brings value to their community.

“After the presentation students would be asked questions from the judges. At first I was really nervous to present, but it felt good to talk about a topic that needed awareness,” said Leon.

Although it was their first time competing, the students made an impression with their topic about high school dropout. Jackie and Tanner spoke about causes related to dropout and

ways to prevent it. For their effort they were awarded first prize. That’s pretty good for a first try! Congratulations Jackie and Tanner.

In only its second year in existence, John Marshall’s Esports team is working hard to be the best. ecently they competed in a competition held at the Riversport Adventure Complex. Thirteen students went to compete in the games Super Smash Brothers and Rocket League.

Sponsor Em Kemper stated, “The tournament was a fun experience for all of the players, even the one that did not compete.”

John Marshall players made it through several rounds playing Super Smash Brothers, before getting beat. In Rocket League they were defeated quickly as they played the champions in the first

round. Despite the outcome, we are proud of our gaming bears.

• John Marshall students participated in the RACE (Radical Application of Creative Energy) 10th annual “Hip-Hop Nutcracker” at the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). Our dancers played the part of robots in the production this year.

Senior Erick Mora Moncado has performed in the RACE production of the “Hip-Hop Nutcracker” four times.

“It was really bittersweet to know that this was my last time to perform in this event. It is a life changing event and really gives dancers like me, a chance to know what it would be like to perform at the professional level.”

The same week as the “Nutcracker” the Visionary Dance Team per-

formed in the high school dance festival. In this event over 400 middle and high school students throughout Oklahoma City Public Schools take a variety of classes from dance teachers around the area, learn combos and then each school performs in a show that evening for the community.

Needless to say the JM dancers were worn out from all their performances.

In reflection of the week, dance teacher Carrie Conwell said, “The dancers were able to dance and take class with professional dancers. Everything they were learning about in the classroom. I am so thrilled and proud of the way each dancer presented themselves as a young professional. Watching them dance and perform makes me so proud.”

December 23

Stephen Allen

Allean Bettis

Christine Bouchard

Jinnifer Cain

Jane Chesher

Blake Eeds

Lisa Locklear

Leon Schroeder

Nick Sleem

H. Allen Smith

Cindy Swann

Kenneth Wilson

Faleeta Uriyahz

December 24

Mary Beadles

Shari Buxton

Nicco Jackson Agnes Nichols

Gayle Sanger Sharon Seminoff

Margaret Shaw December 25

Betty Butler

Cybill Case

Virginia Cathcart

Jesus Christ

Linda Neimann-Aduddell

Mozel Stowe

Vicki Williams December 26

Charlie Amis

Mary Gerry Brown Byron Gambulous Parker Tate

Halley Brunsteter

Erin Czeskieba

Barrett Davidson

Chip Eeds

Dr. Joseph Harroz

Robert Heaton

Laura Hile

Todd Hinkley

Carolyn Lee Hughes

Jay Markley

Hayden Roberts

Theresa Stringer

Susan Turpen Chris Williams

December 28

Charles Delhotal

Tyler Eeds

Barbara Knott Lynn Mills

John Ragsdale

Kailey Richardson

Nathan Smith December 29

Emily Button Cache Daneshmand

Natalie Gonce

Kathy McCracken

Caroline Mitchell

Phyllis Munsell

Scott Pauley Reese Wilmoth Janis Wilson

Kelly Turner December 27

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JM JOURNAL

Students following the Hip-Hop Nutcracker, from left: My’Aaliyah Donaldson, Erick Mora Moncado, Kerrani Douglas, Chloe Threatt, Makaylan Morant, Nevaeh Glover, Osvaldo Gutierrez, Laniya Cheatham, Zariah McKinney and Amiah Coker.

LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS

LEGAL NOTICES

(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.

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

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-2379 IN RE: The name of:)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Donovan Shamar Faulkner has petitioned to change his/her name to Donovan Shamar Howard.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 29 day of December, 2022, before Judge Dishman in his/her 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/J. Pulley By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 23, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-2385

IN RE: The name of:) Leah Medrana Irish)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Leah Medrana Irish has petitioned to change his/her name to Leah Andrea Nora Medrana. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 31 day of January, 2023, before Judge Bonner at 9:00 o’clock in his/her 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/Jamie Houston

By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 23, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-2427

In the Matter of the Application ) of Melissa Lugo) as next of friend of (child) ) Ronaldo Marcelo Platero) to Change Her/His Name )

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Melissa Lugo, as next of friend of Ronaldo Marcelo Platero has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Ronaldo Marcelo Plato (b) Ronaldo Marcelo Lugo; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 2 day of February, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/L.Bell (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 23, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-2006

NOTICE OF HEARING

Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above Petition for hearing before the Court at Room 304 Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 17 day of January, 2023, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. of that day or as council can be heard.

/s/ Frank Christon Petitioner/Signature

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 23, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2022-940 IN THE MATTER OF THE) GUARDIANSHIP OF)

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Jason Kent has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minor Noah Kent, 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 31 day of January 2023, at 1:30 o’clock P.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 7 day of December, 2022.

/s/illegible signature Judge of the District Court (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 23, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PG-2022-665

IN THE MATTER OF) THE GUARDIANSHIP OF) Remy Dawn Anderson)

EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY LETTERS

Edward Kennedy was appointed Temporary Guardian herein on the 17 day of August, 2022. Temporary letters were granted at that time.

The Temporary Letters, Temporary Guardianship, and the statutory authori-

ty

the Commissioners will offer a recommendation as to whether the City should require renderings for the project. The Code Official will consider such recommendation in making a determination and instruct the

dication

/s/Nichole

Judge (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 23, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2022-515

IN THE MATTER OF THE) GUARDIANSHIP OF) ) Zaidyn NyiSean Arterberry, a minor)

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EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of December, 2022.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13 th day of December, 2022.

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS

Frank Christon Petitioner

thereby granted, are hereby extended until further review set herein at 1:30, P.M., on the 17 day of January, 2023. The Temporary Guardian remains bound by the oath taken previously on August 17, 2022.

SO ORDERED this 7 day of November, 2022.

Gillett Special

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Division, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Charging means that an Electric Vehicle is parked at an Electric Vehicle Charging Station and is connected to the battery charging station equipment and is actively charging.

Electric Vehicle means any motor vehicle registered to operate on public roadways that operates either partially or exclusively on electric energy. Electric Vehicles include battery-powered electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and electric fuel cell vehicles.

Electric Vehicle Charging Level means the electrical force, or voltage, at which an Electric Vehicle’s battery is recharged. Levels 1, 2, 3 Electric Vehicle charging levels include the following specifications: (1) Level 1 is slow charging, providing voltage ranging from 0 to 120 volts; (2) Level 2 is medium charging, providing voltage greater than 120 volts and up to 240 volts; and (3) Level 3 is fast or rapid charging, providing voltage greater than 240 volts, also referred to as Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC).

Electric Vehicle Charging Station means a public or private parking space that is served by battery charging equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in an Electric Vehicle. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are Accessory Structures.

Electric Vehicle Parking Space means any marked parking space in the MultipleFamily and Commercial Zoning Districts that identifies the use to be exclusively for an Electric Vehicle and that provides an Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are Accessory Uses.

EV-Ready Parking Space means a designated parking space for future dedicated Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s).

Sec.50-601. Permits required to install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations may not be installed in any Zoning District until a permit therefor has been issued by the City Manager or his designee in accordance with this Division.

Sec. 50-602. Application for permit to install Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Persons wishing to install an Electric Vehicle Charging Station shall file a written application for a permit to do so on an application form supplied by the City Clerk. Applications must be certified by the owner(s) of the property. The following attachments (the details of which are stated in the application form) and all other information required by the application form, must accompany the application:

For installation of all Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:

A site plan showing the project address, scope of work, property lines, location of the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station, and location of electrical meter panel.

Construction documents showing the size (height, width, and depth) of the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station with an electrical plan showing the location of new and existing meter or sub meter, charge controller, wire sizing, and routing.

Information stating the existing panel rating (if any) and the proposed charging load.

For installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zoning Districts:

All of the information required by subsection (a) of this Section.

A site plan as required by subsection (a) of this Section that also indicates the footprint of the subject residence with the location of garage and proposed parking spot for use with the Electric Vehicle Charging Station identified.

A screening plan showing how the Electric Vehicle Charging Station will be screened from view if proposed for placement outside.

For installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Multiple-Family Residential Zoning Districts and Commercial Zoning Districts:

All of the information required by subsection (a) of this Section.

A site plan as required by subsection (a) of this Section that also indicates the proposed location of Electric Vehicle Parking Space(s) and proposed

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) and location of accessible parking spots.

The application will be considered officially submitted and filed only after it is examined by the Code Official or his designee and found to be complete. Installation of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station may not be commenced until an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit has been issued by the City.

Sec. 50-603. Application fee for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit.

A nonrefundable fee in the amount established in the City Fee Schedule must be paid to the City by the applicant with submission of the application for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit.

Sec. 850-604. Code Official review; issuance of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit.

The Code Official or his designee shall assess the application. An Electric

Vehicle Charging Station Permit shall be issued by the Code Official or his designee if he finds that the applicant has complied with all of the applicable provisions of this Division. The permit will be valid for six months from the date of issuance.

Sec. 50-605. Revocation of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit.

The Code Official shall have the power to revoke any Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit upon determination by the City of any material departure from compliance the plans and specifications submitted to the City with the Application or of any false statements or representations as to material fact relating to the installation of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station.

Sec. 50-606. Construction standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in all Zoning Districts.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations installed on any property within the City must comply with the installation standards and requirements in this Section regardless of Zoning District classification, as follows.

Installation must comply with applicable laws and standards. All Electric Vehicle Charging Stations must comply with and be installed in accordance with applicable law, including the National Electric Code, the International Codes as adopted by the City, and the then-current Standard for Installing and Maintaining Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment as published by the National Electrical Contractors Association. Further, each Electric Vehicle Charging Station and all of its component parts must meet applicable health and safety standards imposed by the State and the City. The City recognizes that new technologies may be developed in the future related to Electric Vehicles. It is the City’s intent that installation of all Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the City and the manufacture of such stations installed in the City comply with the highest and best installation standards then in effect as stated in applicable law and published standards.

Signage. All Electric Vehicle Charging Stations must be readily identifiable with appropriate safety warning signage as required by applicable law and as approved by the Code Official, including a statement of the voltage and amperage levels;

Waterproofing of electric lines. All electric lines associated with an Electric Charging Stations must be waterproofed as required by the Code Official.

Depth of electric lines. All electric lines associated with an Electric Charging Stations must be buried to a sufficient depth to protect them from interference with surface digging or landscape maintenance, with a minimum depth of 24 inches.

Identification of circuit breakers. The circuit breakers or circuit breaker spaces for all Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces must be clearly identified in the panelboard director and the termination point for the space.

Service source capacity. The source for service to the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations must provide an adequate capacity for the load served. For Electric Vehicle Charging Level 3 and greater, the applicant must provide proof satisfactory to the Code Official that the capacity is adequate for the proposed service, which may include a letter from the electric company that the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station will not negatively impact the electric supply to neighboring properties.

Conditions on issuance of permits. The Code Official is authorized to impose conditions on issuance of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permits to address health and safety concerns.

Inspection. All construction or work for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Code Official. Such work must remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Code Official.

Sec. 50-607. Additional construction standards and requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zoning Districts.

In addition to meeting the applicable construction standards and requirements set out in Section 50-606, all Electric Vehicle Charging Stations installed in the E-1 Estate District, the E-2 Urban Estate District, the R-1-75 Single-Family Residential District, the R-1-60 Single-Family Residential District, and the R-2 Two-Family Residential District, must meet the following standards and requirements:

Private use; permitted Charging Levels. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations must be designed so as to serve only the occupants of the dwelling and only at the Level 1 or Level 2 Charging Levels. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the Level 3 Charging Level or greater are prohibited.

Screening requirements. All equipment associated with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations located outside a garage must be screened from view from the public street and from the view of abutting property owners. Such screening may consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls, evergreen landscaping, landscape rocks or other methods approved by the Code Official.

Recommended location. While not required, it is recommended that Electric Vehicle Charging Stations located inside a garage be appropriately insulated. Location of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station in air-conditioned space is preferrable for the life of the equipment.

Sec. 50-608. Additional construction standards and requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces in the MultipleFamily Residential Zoning District and the Commercial Zoning Districts.

In addition to meeting the applicable construction standards and requirements set out in Section 50-606, all Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and the associated Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces installed in the R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District, the U-4 Church District, the C-1 Office District, and the C-2 Retail Business District must meet the following standards and requirements:

Charging Level. Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces must, at a minimum, be equipped with an Electric Vehicle Charging Station rated at Electric Vehicle Charging Level 2. No impediments or safety hazards. Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces must be designed and located so as not to impede pedestrian and bicycle movement and so as not to create safety hazards on sidewalks. Equipment mounted on pedestals, lighting posts, bollards or other devices must be designed and located as to not impede pedestrian travel or create trip hazards on sidewalks.

Signage. Signage must be installed for each Electric Vehicle Charging Station stating: (1) any time of use restrictions and fees for use payable to the property owner; and (2) that the parking space is reserved for parking and charging of Electric Vehicles.

Accessibility – ADA compliance. Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces must be designed and located so as not to interfere with accessibility. A minimum of one Electric Vehicle Parking Space must be located adjacent to a required accessible parking space such that the Electric Vehicle Charging Station can be shared between an accessible parking space and the Electric Vehicle Parking Space. A minimum of a five-foot wide accessway must be provided by the accessible Electric Vehicle Parking Space if the accessway is not already provided as part of the planned accessible parking space.

Equipment standards and protection. Battery charging station outlets and connector devices may be no less than 36 inches and no higher than 48 inches from the surface where mounted. Adequate battery charging station protection, such as concretefilled steel bollards, shall be used. Curbing may be used in lieu of bollards, if the charging station is setback a minimum of 24 inches from the face of the curb.

Size. Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces must be standard size parking stalls.

Sec. 50-609. Required maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations must be maintained in good condition in all respects, including the functioning of the equipment, by the property owner. Removal of any required Electric Vehicle Charging Stations is prohibited. A phone number or other contact information must be provided on the equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning, or other problems are encountered.

Sec. 50-610. Requirements for Electric Vehicle-readiness for new development in the Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District and the Commercial Zoning Districts.

New construction in the R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District, the U-4 Church District, the C-1 Office District, and the C-2 Retail Business District that includes new parking associated with the construction may be required to provide EV-Ready Parking Spaces if so determined by the Code Official, in which case the Code Official will determine the number of required spaces. If required, such spaces will be counted toward meeting the overall parking requirement for the project.

Secs. 50-611—50-625. Reserved.

Section 2. Chapter 44, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended by the addition of Division 3, with new language underlined, to wit:

DIVISION 3. ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACES Sec. 44-195. Definitions.

The terms Charging, Electric Vehicle and Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces used in this Division are defined in Section 50-141.

Sec. 44-196. Use of Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces in the Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District and the Commercial Zoning Districts.

When a sign provides notice that a parking space is a designated Electric Vehicle Parking Space for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in the R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District, the U-4 Church District, the C-1 Office District or the C-2 Retail Business District, it is a public nuisance for any person to: (1) park a nonelectric vehicle in such space; or (2) park an Electric Vehicle in such space when that vehicle is not plugged in and properly receiving a charge or is not subject to payment to the provider of the space. In each case, such nuisance is subject to abatement by the City, including removal and impoundment of the vehicle and fines.

Section 3.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 5.EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of December, 2022.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13 th day of December, 2022.

ATTEST:Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk

Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney

Locally-owned Business Directory

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443

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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

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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

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

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Antler girls take 3rd at Enid Classic

With a slim 51-48 win over host Enid, the Deer Creek girls basketball team finished third last weekend at the Enid Holiday Classic tournament.

The Antlers (5-4) suffered a 51-46 loss to Class 5A No. 7 TulsaWill Rogers in Friday’s semifinals to reach the

third-place game. They also opened with a dominating 61-20 victory against Northwest Classen on Thursday.

Earlier in the week, Deer Creek escaped with a 56-54 triumph over Westmoore but the Antler boys (3-3) endured a 63-39 setback to the Jaguars.

After the Christmas holiday break, both squads resume the season Jan. 3 at Norman and the boys compete at the McGuinness Classic on Jan. 5-7.

NEWCASTLE TOO MUCH FOR IRISH

Falling behind early, the McGuinness boys never recovered in a 58-41 loss to Newcastle last Saturday in the Sickle Cell Festival at PC West.

Price Bradley and Andrew Harris scored a team-best 11 points each for the Irish (2-4) and Vincent Shivers poured in eight points.

The Irish girls (2-4), meanwhile, suffered a 61-50 defeat to Millwood at PC West.

Both squads open the second half of the season Jan. 2 against Fridayland rival Casady and Jan. 3 at Del City.

CHARGERS FALL AT HOLLAND HALL

In a weekend trip to Tulsa, Heritage Hall left town with just one

win in four contests against Holland Hall and Victory Christian.

On Saturday, the 4A No. 14 Charger boys (33) fell 100-61 to the fourth-ranked Dutch and the girls (2-4) endured a 54-34 setback.

Things turned out better for the girls on Friday with a 55-50 victory at Victory Christian, while the boys took a 70-50 loss to the No. 7 Bulldogs.

The Chargers enjoy a long holiday break before starting back Jan. 3 at Ada and Jan. 5 at Douglass.

KNIGHTS HOLD OFF GUTHRIE

4A No. 2 Crossings Christian added to its undefeated season with a 58-55 win at 5A Guthrie last Friday to improved to 7-0.

The Knight girls (43) also rolled to a 53-20 victory against Fridayland rival Casady.

The Crossings boys are scheduled to compete at the Tournament of Champions on Dec. 28-30 in Tulsa, and

both squads host Heritage Hall on Jan. 10.

EAGLES SPLIT WITH OCS

Both Harding Charter Prep sqauds ended the unofficial first half of the season with a split against OCS last Friday.

The 4A No. 7 Eagle girls (9-1) cruised to a 68-19 triumph but the boys fell 67-55 to the 4A No. 8 Saints.

They open the new year Jan. 3 against Des-

SWIMMING ROUNDUP

PANTHERS SWEEP PUTNAM CITY

Cruising to doubledigit wins, PC North easily swept a doubleheader against district rival Putnam City last week.

The Panther boys (70), ranked No. 3 in 6A, rolled to a 54-39 victory and the girls (3-3) ran away with a 68-40 triumph over the Pirates.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Bucy, Simmons win gold at Yukon

More than a dozen Fridayland swimmers finished in the top 5, and the Deer Creek girls placed second at the Yukon Invitational.

Deer Creek’s Ashlyn Bucy and Harding Charter Prep’s Kaitlyn Simmons earned gold medals.

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Bucy won the 100yard backstroke in 1:03.75 by just over a second. Simmons cruised to a 3-second win in the 500 freestyle in 5:54.69, as Mount St. Mary’s Sydney Brown finished second behind Simmons in 5:58.16.

tiny Christian.

PC North’s Tehlia Kutsoati (21) dribbles up the court during last week’s basketball game against PC  North. The Panthers cruised to a 68-40 win.

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR

by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of December, 2022.

Steven

Goetzinger

Copeland

years. Second and successive Additions within such 10-year period require Building Commission review. Façade alterations. Notwithstanding subsection (b) regarding Minor Additions, a Certificate of Approval is required if the appearance of the façade of a Building on its street-facing side(s) will be altered, and such façade alterations span over 50 lineal feet of the Building or 30% of the façade, whichever is less. A Certificate of Approval pursuant to this subsection is not required for: (1) the removal and replacement of like materials to the façade; nor (2)

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Our annual Christmas prayer

THANK YOU, GOD, for the many blessings you have bestowed on us here in America, Oklahoma and Greater Oklahoma City.

Not the least of which is your forgiving love when we tend to forget our blessings by overshadowing them with our complaints and displeasures with our worldly status.

We beg your everlasting forgiveness for failure to realize how much better off we are than others elsewhere.

Sometimes we seem to be searching for something bad to think about our own situation and the demeanor of others.

Help us, God, to direct our thoughts, actions and attitudes toward the many good things -- blessings -that do come our way.

Family. How about that one? It ought to be way up at the top in cataloging our wonderful blessings. We always know we can count on them to be there when needed, almost, even if not reaching the magnitude of Your ever-presence for our need, many times when we don’t realize it ourselves.

We pledge anew, God, to quit taking You for granted, because we can not escape the fact that You are always there!

Thank You again for that great blessing.

We take this occasion to admit our many shortcomings in life and our relationships with others and with You.

Help us to elevate in our lives such attributes as kindness, tolerance, understanding, gratitude, helpfulness, good manners, patience, integrity and industry.

And above all, LOVE.

Help us be more charitable to the underprivileged in thought and deed.

We know we can not attain perfection, God, but we could strive to be and do better.

Above all, we thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed on us. And we beg Your forgiveness for our forgetting and overlooking them so many times.

We beg forgiveness, specifically, for our own judgments and actions, messing up on the greatest gift of all the blessings You bestow upon us.

That is the gift of free will, with the option to do the right, or the wrong, thing and face the consequences of our choices. This delegation of choices You have given us is what makes us --humans--above all other life forms. Even in our mistakes, though, we

Dear Wise Elder: My mother is 80 years old, and she has lost much of her sight in the past year. She is a bit stubborn and will not admit to not being able to see well enough to manage simple tasks like using the phone and TV remote control. I’m frustrated and don’t know how to help.

Dear Frustrated: Diminished vision is a common but frustrating reality for many other adults. However, there are some simple steps you can take to make using devices easier. For instance, you can add raised

know You are ever present to help and comfort us.

As You know, God, our small planet is having tougher than usual times this past year.

Our problems, we must confess to you, are primarily the result of human thoughts and deeds.

Your Holy Book tells us to oppose the forces of evil. We beg your help for those who have given their earthly life in that cause. And solace for those they leave behind.

Help us lead the way toward ending our traits that cause so many pains.

Give encouragement to those who would seek to end such destructive attitudes as hate, anger, vengeance, ingratitude, oppression and violence.

Help them to instill in our human hearts, instead, love, understanding, acceptance, gratitude, encouragement and kindness.

Inspire the leaders of our principalities and powers to seek wisdom and dispense fairness while avoiding temptation and corruption.

Please be with those who suffer from pain, despair, and lack of sustenance and safety.

We will never lose our faith that You are always there.

May we do better in the coming year.

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I want a phone bkas you can play gams, and cale your frands. I want a dog sowe my other dog can play with my nowe dog. I want a brother and sister bkas they are fun.

Love Kohen

Dear Santa, I want a Hoverboard. It wold be fun. I want a toy I want diousor. It woold be fun. I want a too sorry fooder I set biy brother and sister.

LF

Dear Santa, I want a electric motorcycle so I can go really fast. I want it to be red. I want it to have black hanelbards. Can you make it go in the mud and grass? I want to have a screen to see when I am backing up. If I get it, I will be so happy.

Love Luke Wisks

Dear Santa, I want a barbie bedase. I cant find my other barbie. I want a tearra because I onle have one. I want a barbi car beautn ce I lost. If I want a toy birthday cake because I like cake. I want a toy cug cake because I like can cake.

Blakely

Dear Santa, glow in the dark marble Thanksgive Lego set. I want to see my elf. a cute stuffey. a sints progect a ginger bread.

love, Daniel

Dear Santa, I want for Christmas is a

hamster cage and a stuffed toy and a stuffed panda because it is cuter and because it is big. I am exited. I’m going on a trip on Christmas day.

Love, Dylan Sudik

Dear Santa, I want a birthday kid barbie becus it is a barbie. I want a Santa and rudolph toy. becuse I want you. I want a princess Lego becuse I only have 1 Lego. I want a a calendar becuse I do not have one.

Love Parker

Dear Santa, I want V-Bucks so I can buy skins. I want Mindcraft punko pop, because they’re fun to look at. I want a i pad. so I can play gams. I want a gaming set up to play fortnight.

Love Evan

Dear Santa, I want a barbie set, because I like them. I get to play with the barbies. I also I want hamster they are cute. They are fluffy. I also want a phone, because I get to play games.

Love Embry

Dear Santa, I want a phone because I can play gams. I get to col my frids. I want sum stoney clover stuf. because and nate and fracis has stoney clover stuf. I want it for a log time. I want a hamster because it is soff to. It is fun to play with.

Greta

Dear Santa, I want an artic wolf elf on the shelf pet. Becaus it is so cute. I want a barbi closet. Becaus I have so many barbies and barbies clothes. I want

rainbow high house and car. Becaus I have raingbow high dolls.

Love Emma Kanoski

Dear Santa, I love you santa. you work so hard makeing presents for christmas. I love christmas. I can’t wait for christmas. I want a princess doll. because I like them. I can’t wait to see santa.

Veda

Dear Santa,

I want a elf because the elf can play toys with me. I like my elf. It is so cute. he also helps me a find a book. I did a little joke on my elf. She is the best.

Lillian

Dear Santa, I want a moxie doll with fake nails. because I have oen but it is art. I want a a Lol Doll popawt. because it has prisese I like myn. But I still wont that.

Love Eva

Dear Santa

I want taylor made golf clubs, becase I want to play golf with my dad. I will be a better golfer I want boxing gloves becuse I want to box, so I can be a good boxer. It’s fun to box. I want a strength set, becuse I want to be strong.

Love

Dear Santa,

I want a elf because it will be dans. I want a Nintendo Switch and on the Nintendo switch can have a pokemon game on it. Can I have surprises.

All aboard the “Christmas Express,” from left: Heidi Pierce, Bailey Cefalo, Evelyn Ernst, Walter Hoehn, Phoebe Fuller, Evelyn Shadid, Dahlia Brown, Ally Connelly, Eloise Shadid, Geren Roberts and Sofia Saleen-Ward. The Hickman Music School presented the “Christmas Express” for friends and family at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The train wound its way to the North Pole, stopping for musical entertainment along the way. The school, in its 78th year, is now led by daughter of the founder Doris Hickman — Jo Tarr — and her daughter Kathryn Mossteller.

- Photos by Rose Lane

James Callaway, Jack Overbey, Lucy Dowdy and Britt Parker lead the finale, “Christmas Express.” The annual Christmas show always features lively song and dance numbers, as well as the greatest costumes audience members have ever seen.

At left: Director Jo Tarr.

At right: Conductor William Ahrberg checks out the tires on the Christmas Express to make sure it was safe for the children to climb aboard.

Owen

‘Santa, can you turn me into an elf?’

Macy Collison’s Class

Dear Santa, I think I have been very good this year. Ann tell sidny that he is a mischeveas elf. What I really want for Christmas is Amarcien girl kira, please. and I would like much more surpises from you. My brother would too. And I will make milk and cokize and some carots for the ranidear. Thank you, Santa!

Millicent

Dear Santa, Do you like to dance? Can you please get me a pony!? Can I met Mrs. Claus. I think I’v ben good. Do you have two pupys? If you do are they cut? I love you so much.

Ayliana

Dear Santa, I want a i phone 14 pro and a drone. I think I have been good this yar please get me every thing you can. I will try to catch you please get me a baby boy elf also a baby girl. Liam

Dear Santa, for christmas I want a real dog! I will leave out cookies for you. Will you get me a cat to. and a dog. I Love you so much. Will you turn me into a elf.

London

Dear Santa, I love your hat! On Christmas I will leave cookie for you. I think I have been good this year. For my present can I have a big toy tiger. Thank you for the presents. What can magic do? I love you santa!

Emily

Dear Santa, I want a huvr bord for christmas. I rely

want to see my granpa agne. I love you santa. I will leave out cookies and carots for the randeer. thank you santa. I rely like huvr bords. bye, santa.

Love, Lucas

Dear Santa, I want is iphone 14 pro for Christmas. I will leave out carrots for the reindeer. I will have out cookies and milk for you just like last year. Except for the carrots for the reindeer. How do you slide down the chimney? Why do you ovieously brong presents? I think I have been good this year.

Jack

Dear Santa, I think I have been good bad this year. I will not cechoo. Can i be in elf. Can i have your hat. A wut presnt.

Piper

Dear Santa, I think I have been good. this ear. for Christmas I want mariotrapids sparks of hope. I will leave out milk and cookies.

Dalton

Dear Santa, I wod be a fun elf. I want a toy. I have been good on christmas. I will leave out cockys for you. Can you tell my elf to make a zip line. Can you give me a vp head saty.

Jenivres Jennings

Dear Santa, I want a hare poter won and storm trooper costum for Christmas. I will leave out a cocy for you. How do you go down cinmees. I think I have been good this year. How do you give your rander magic.

Dear Santa, For Christmas I what gang bestes and sonic frounteres. I also what a gint mina aft launa Lego set. And a hamster and do you my elft wostll?

Everett

Dear Santa, I wold like a star belley bear please! I want a aret set! I think I have been good this year Santa! I will leave out cookies and milk! I won’t catch you. do you rilee put col and stockings?! oh I allso want a phon please!

Anna

Dear Santa, wut will you bring me. I will leave out cookies for you. And the elves ulivi good sleigh. I will love a noo bed. Is Mrs. claus reello I like evreeting. Do you like it so much!!!!

Dear Santa,

I love you. I three that dad good this yir. I wot a i phone 13 teen minee. I will leave out clris and cookies. Can you trn me into a eflt. ca I have a you tooo a calf. I will hid in rillee good shos.

Baxter Margaret Murray’s Class

Dear Santa,

My name is Sofia. I’m 7 years old. I’v been very good this year. I’v helpt my mom. My one christmas wish is a pupy. Love Sofia

Dear Santa,

My name is Isaac. I’m seven years old. I have been very good this years. I have helpt my dad cook. My christmas wish list is a monster truck, pokemon cards, monny. Isaac

Graham

Jentry

Bailey Cefalo performs the number “Little Suzy Snowflake.”

Walter Hoehn belts out “Jingle Bell Rock” as part of the Jingle Bell Band.

- Photos by Rose Lane

“All aboard!”, shouts Conductor Jack Overbey as he does his part to load the Christmas Express with boys and girls.

Phoebe Fuller, in a beautiful dress, sings in the Jingle Bell Band.

‘All I want is a puppy, please’

LETTERS

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Dear Santa,

My name is Parker. I am 6 years old. I have been very good this year. I have helpt my mom unlod the dishwasher. for christmas I would like a thor cracet light up hammar.

From Parker Ferguson

Dear Santa,

My name is Finley. I am six. I have been very goob this year. I have helpmymom get her log rey ban. I would like a pupey for christmas.

Love Finley

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. my

name is tev. I have been very good this year. My Christmas wish list is a tattoo set and stiling head, and a makeap set.

Love Tev

Dear Santa, My name is Kane. I’m 7 years old. I have been very good this year. I have helpet my mom make dinner. My Christmas wish list is a foxy boxy rooky plushie.

Kane

Dear Santa, My name is Keya. I am 6 years old. I have been very good this year. I have helped my mom. My Christmas wish is glitter name polish and glitter ornement and a ginger

bread slime maker. love Keya Dear Santa, My name is Colin Clark, I am 6 years old this year I have bin a good boy. My christmas list is ps5.

From Colin

Dear Santa, I am, 7 yerse old. My name is Collins. Wat I want for Christmas is a cat. And thravor grnol. And a squash melowe.

From Collins

Dear Santa, My name is Kirk I have ben good thes year! Ples can a have asvr hedeset For Christmas? Ples can you halp curpret my moreeodalls set

From Kirk

Sofia SaleenWard stars as a Christmas tree in the Hickman Music School’s production of “Christmas Express.” The preschool is in its 78th year of operation.