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Elizabeth (age 9) and Hannah (2 months) tell Santa that they have both been very good this year. They are daughters of Lindsey and Stan Evans.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 33 • One Sections • 12 pages December 25, 2020
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IT’S A FAMILY TRADITION Quarantine results in a family cookbook By Rose Lane Editor
Jennifer Beckett, second from left, and her family, from left: husband Lewis, niece Kerri Brackin, grandmother Liz “Honey” Diehm and mom and dad Candy and Bob Reece. This is their 2020 Christmas photo.
The quarantine led to a new tradition for Jennifer Beckett and her family — family dinners on Friday nights. And, that led to a wonderful present for those who attended — a cookbook, “The Family Table.” Jennifer’s family dinner guests included her husband Lewis, her parents Fridaylanders Bob and Candy Reece, her grandmother Liz “Honey” Diehm and her niece Kerri Brackin. “I love the show ‘Blue Bloods’ and the fact that they have weekly family dinners and pray,” Jennifer said. Candy had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Honey lives alone and doesn’t See COOKBOOK, Page 12
Redbud Classic is postponed until September 2021 The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s esteemed running and cycling tradition, will celebrate its annual race of bringing fun, fitness and philanthropy to the community a little later this year. The event has been post-
poned from early April to Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. “We want to thank our community for their continued support and patience through this difficult year,” Redbud Classic Race Director Sara Sweet said.
“We eagerly await the moment when we can celebrate the Redbud Classic together while supporting our beneficiary, the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League. “We are committed to ensuring our race is safely
Scouts reconize top adult Eagle Scouts The Gathering of Eagles annual recognition banquet was held virtually by the Last Frontier Council this
month. See SCOUTING, Page 3
Former award winner Robert Spinks, left, presents Dr. Ron Sutor with the Silver Beaver Award. - Photo by Vicki C. Gourley
executed and we believe this postponement provides our community with the most secure and safest timeline of coming together to support this Oklahoma City tradition.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Redbud
Classic was canceled. In an effort to ensure the safest environment for participants, volunteers and spectators, the Redbud Classic board of directors chose to postpone the event to See REDBUD, Page 3
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COOKBOOK From Page B1 cook. Jennifer said she wanted to get her family together on a regular basis. “My parents came back from Florida after her lumpectomy in early May, so my husband Lewis and I started having my family over Friday night for dinner,” she said. “Like a lot of families, we had been cooking a lot so I had a lot of recipes I wanted to make for my family. “I even made a spreadsheet with dates and meals so I could plan out my dinners over the next few months and keep track of my recipes.” Two weeks into these dinners, Jennifer said they were celebrating Candy finishing radiation and ringing the survivor bell. “So we had a sweet family celebration, including ringing a bell at my house,” Jennifer said. Then, Jennifer got the idea to make a cookbook. “We were already taking family selfies each
Bob and Candy Reece, Liz “Honey” Diehm, Kerri Brackin and Jennifer and Lewis Beckett with their cookbook, “A Family Table.”
week, so we made sure to document every week with a picture (of the food too),” she said. “Because we had so many great meals, my family kept asking for the recipes, so I decided to turn our weekly dinners into a new family cookbook.” Jennifer said this year has made her family more intentional about their time together, because tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
‘The Nutcracker’
”I have loved serving my family each week and am cherishing each moment we have together,” she said. This isn’t the only family tradition. They created their own holiday, Thanksbirthversary, in 2013. They celebrate Thanksgiving, October and November birthdays and anniversaries. “Our family wouldn't be in town to share actual Thanksgiving together, so we created this day,” Jennifer said. “On the Saturday of the OU/Texas game in October, we hire our favorite photographer to come take family photos for Christmas, we have full Thanksgiving meal, watch the OU vs Texas game and celebrate my. grandfather's birthday (Oct. 15), my parents anniversary (Oct. 28), dad's birthday (Nov. 1), my niece's birthday (Nov. 9) and my birthday (Nov. 12). “We try to pick the same color to wear for our Christmas pictures or have a fun theme and we ALWAYS include all our family dogs. Sometimes, we'd have as many as eight dogs. We have a VERY talented photographer,” she said. For recipes from “A Family Table,” see Page 7.
Attending “The Nutcracker” is one of the Shelby family’s forever traditions. Mike and Cindi started going as newlyweds and later with their daughters, Cathleen and Chloe. Top photo: The girls, five and three in 1994. Bottom photo: Cindi and Mike during last year’s production. Cathleen and her husband, Andrew, named their daughter Clara and celebrated her birthday with a Nutcracker-themed party.
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Family Traditions/From Page One Shaun Meyer shared her Black Eyed Pea Salad recipe in hopes for a better New Year. “This salad changes black eyed peas completely,” she said. ”My kids wouldn’t touch black eyed peas until I discovered this recipe. Now, they love them this way!” Black Eyed Pea Salad 2 cans black eyed peas drained and rinsed. 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper 2 or 3 Tbl. chopped jalapeños. ( I use the jarred pickled ones, but have used fresh). You can use more or less peppers depending on how spicy you like it. Salt and pepper to taste. Zesty Italian dressing. Mix together and refrigerate until cold.
REDBUD From Page B1 September 2021. Additionally, the 2020 beneficiary, the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League (OKC PAL), will also serve as the 2021 beneficiary. “Redbud has raised more than $850,000 for local non-profits in Oklahoma since our first race in 1983,” Sweet said. “We strive to keep serving our mission of providing the community with a tradition of fun, fitness and philanthropy. We
are honored to have partnered with the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League as the 2021 beneficiary and look forward to providing race participants with the opportunity to help students create a healthy, active lifestyle and receive quality mentorship from our community’s local heroes.” OKC PAL is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide athletic programs, leadership skills training and service opportunities to the students and schools involved in their programs. OKC
SCOUTING The National Eagle Scout Association recognized four men as Outstanding Eagle Scouts in the council. David Ostrowe is Oklahoma’s first Secretary of Digital Transformation and Administration. Bob Ross serves as President, Chairman, and CEO of Inasmuch Foundation and Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation. Bob achieved Eagle
Scout in 1988 through Troop 120 at Christ the King Catholic Church. David Woods earned his Eagle Scout in 1974. After moving around the world with his military family, David settled at Oklahoma State University. He is the former president of Ditch Witch. Bennie Wylie, the fourth recipient, is the Director of Performance at the University of Oklahoma. He became the first African-American Eagle Scout in his region in 1994. The National Court
PAL works in partnership with the Oklahoma City Police Department to serve students and schools in Oklahoma City. The nonprofit aims to drive change by providing positive opportunities for the
youth they serve. Registration is open for the 2021 Redbud Classic. Those currently registered for the April 2021 race will be rolled over to the postponed date. For more information, visit redbud.org.
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of Honor conferred Six Silver Beaver Awards in 2020. The first was to Fridaylander Dr. Ron Sutor. He has held many service roles in Scouting throughout the years. In 2015, Dr. Sutor was recognized as a NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout for his years of service to Scouting and his impact upon the com-
munity and county. He is the Chief Cardiovascular and Cardiologist Specialist of the Integris Groups of Oklahoma. Dr. Sutor continues to serve Scouting in his current role as Executive Board Member and Council Physician. Other Silver Beaver award honorees were Steve Murdick, Henry Latimer, John Hermes, Russ Harrison, and Rudy Erb.
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n a sunny Sunday afternoon this past October, Oklahoma City’s newest dispensary, EVERYTHING’S OK Dispensary of Distinction, located on North May Avenue, held The Village’s first community food truck lot event as part of its month-long grand opening. Community residents and visitors came out for a convenient Sunday snack or dinner, along with several local food truck vendors, offering special deals, prizes, music, and demonstrations. The Dispensary boasts the name Everything’s OK, which is the mantra of the four partners, Wilfred Gelin, Timothy Taylor, Amanda Decker and Nick Kekeris, who work diligently with their staff, to make their name a reality everyday for its customers. The food truck event was the first of several planned activities for Village residents and those visiting, said Gelin. “We selected The Village as our location because of its community vibe and close-knit feel among the citizens and retailers,” he said. “It’s the area’s commitment to community and to area economic development that made our decision to chose The Village, not only for the place to start our business, but the place to call our new home,” Gelin said. “We love it here — good neighbors, a thriving business community, OK football and not to mention the great food and barbecue. We will give back and pay it forward so that this community knows that we are a reliable and responsible community business partner.” Co-owner Timothy Taylor said their commitment to quality is a 360 approach. “We are committed to growing, sourcing, securing and dispensing the best products to and for our customers,” he said. “With our knowledgeable and customer-centric staff, our customers get quality all the way around.” Taylor, who’s mother and father live in Tennessee and both suffer from chronic illnesses, says Everything’s OK Dispensary wants to ensure its customers get the best for their medical needs. “Unlike my parents’ case where they currently have to rely solely on prescribed narcotics that
can sometimes cause more harm to their bodies, not to mention potential addiction, we are pleased to be in a state and a community that realizes the value of medical cannabis,” he said. “We get how important access to quality medical-grade cannabis is to our clients’ health and their medicine regiment and we want to ensure our products are helpful and available to them in a friendly and safe environment.” Decker, a partner and the group’s “cooking with cannabis’’ chef and community advocate, said that supporting the community is a natural for the Everything’s OK group. “We live and work in this community and employ people from the community, so it makes good business and social action sense for us to give back to our own community, she said.” Decker, who has already established a change round-up collection drop for area schools for teacher supplies and donations to help feed those in need, said it’s just the beginning. “We have so many
other plans to contribute to our community, including ‘Green & Grow’ educational classes to assist customers with learning about different medical strains and their benefits, to cooking with cannabis classes that will share how treatments can be infused in daily meals in a tasty way.” Kekeris said being an active part of the community and giving back goes beyond events and donations as their measure of success. “The novelty of our industry to communities we serve offer a huge upside for them and us,” Kekeris said. “The medical marijuana industry not only can stimulate employment, but it can also create numerous and varying revenue streams for their areas. Opportunities such as cannabis tourism, green agriculture and medical cannabis education, can all support areas through employment, spending and tax base support and we plan to be active in these areas and more.” Gelin said they are off to a good start with the Everything’s OK Grow Farming and Everything’s OK Dispensary of Distinction, with more to come. “We are setting an example for other dispensaries not just take in the sales, but to pay it forward and give back. We know this strategy and mentality, is for the good of the people and pays off for everyone.”
EVERYTHING’S OK’s owners and founders are, from left: Timothy Taylor, Amanda Decker, Nick Kikeris and Wilfred Gelin. The dispensary is located on north May Avenue in The Village.
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CALENDAR NEWS Oklahoma Blood Institute Blood Drive Shoppes at Northpark Sat., Dec. 19, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Quail Springs Mall Tues., Dec. 22, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Penn Square Mall Tues., Dec. 22 and Wed., Dec. 23, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm OKC Outlets Sat., Dec. 26, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sun., Dec. 27, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. All dona tions will be tested for COVID19 anti bodies to identify potential convales cent plasma donors. More information on Oklahoma Blood Insti tute can be found at obi.org.Blood dona tion typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives.
NEW YEAR’S EVE Opening Night • The schedule for Opening Night 2021 is now available at Arts Council OKC’s website and social media platforms. ACOKC has drafted a star-studded line up with local celebrities and new talent to create a free, virtual experience the whole community can enjoy from home. Expect to see new
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Leadership Oklahoma is sponsoring its annu al Helping Oklahoma Contest which recog nizes exceptional Oklahoma volunteers from across the state for their service to Oklaho ma 501c3 nonprofit organizations. Helping Oklahoma is a contest developed to further Leadership Oklahoma’s mission to create, inspire and support leaders whose commit ment to service energizes Oklahomans to shape our state’s future. Nominations of Oklahoma volunteers who go above and beyond to make a difference in their commu nities and/or Oklahoma will be accepted until Jan. 12, 2021. The Helping Oklahoma contest will: • Recognize an exceptional Oklahoma volun teer for service to an Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization(s); and • Assist that organization with a $2,500 cash award to further the work of the volunteer. To nominate a deserving volunteer for this contest, go to leadershipoklahoma.com. attractions, children’s art project, a range of musical acts and a countdown to midnight with a spectacular finale firework display livestreaming from Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The evening is hosted by hip-hop artist and ACOKC board member Jabee, TV personality Lucas Ross and local visual artist Nicole Poole. Live and prerecorded segments will run throughout the evening beginning at 7:00 pm until midnight. Opening Night 2021 can be viewed for free at Arts Council OKC’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Schedule: 7:00 - Edgar Cruz & the Brave Amigos
7:45 - Charles Burton 8:45 - Latin Mojo 9:30 - Joe Coover Magic Show, Children’s Art Project, Oklahoma City Philharmonic Steel Drum Performance with Flying Okie, Twistina, and Inspyral FRESH PAINT: OKC NYE, Nicole Poole Chalk Art, Will Gaines with Hooplahoma, Story of the Rising Ball, Creating the Fireworks Finale 11:00 - Shortt Dogg, Countdown to Midnight 12:00 - Fireworks Finale. *Children’s Art Project materials can be picked up for free on Dec. 31, from 1:005:00pm at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
N EW D ATES /C ANCELATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: OKC Ballet Ball Firebird 02/12/2021 Michael Buble 02/17/2021 Memorial Marathon 04/25/2021 Elton John – 01/30/2021 Rodeo Hall of Fame 11/12/2021 Maroon 5 – 08/14/2021 OKC Town Hall 01/21/2021 Backstreet Boys – 09/12/2021 Beaux Arts Ball 11/27/2021 MercyMe – 03/12/2021 Bachelors Club Ball Cancelled Other Events/Shows/Awards: City Rescue Mission donate boxes Chuck Wagon Festival – 05/29/2021 Wes Welker Golf Tourney 06/21/2021 Western Heritage Awards – 04/10/2021 UCO WinterGlow Cancelled Sunbeam Shine a Light – 05/13/2021 Opening Night 12/31 LIVESTREAM Brightmusic concert Virtual Redbud Classic 09/11 9/12/2021 • LifeShare WinterFest & Snow Tubing at Bricktown Ballpark CANCELLED • OKCPHIL Beethoven, Ragtime & Bach Concerto Postponed • Scissortail Park’s ‘Tis the Season Market 12/5 & 12/6
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erry Christmas! This week were are looking at the music that shaped the past year. On a national level, female pop and rap stars dominated the charts. Taylor Swift dropped two surprise folk albums, Lady Gaga roared back with an upbeat pop album, and Ariana Grande scored back-to-back number one hits with Gaga and Justin Bieber. Beyonce marched in with Black Parade and guest starred on Megan Thee Stallion’s Savage, driving that song to number one and a Grammy nomination. And, Megan Thee Stallion joined Cardi B. and Nicki Minaj as the largest number of female rappers to ever top the billboard charts in a year. Here in Oklahoma, it was another eclectic but surprisingly creative year in music. From rap to rock to country to pop, Oklahoma musicians took creative chances that paid off and led to some of the coolest projects in years. Oklahoma City rapper Jabee is my favorite artist of the year. His new album, The World is so Fragile and Cruel I’m Glad I Got You, is a timely look at growing up black in Oklahoma City. Jabee is an
important leader and spokesperson for the black community, which adds pressure to everything he says as an artist, but also relevance and purpose. Recipe is the song I like most, but the entire album highlights a storyteller at the top of his game at a time when his voice and perspective is absolutely critical. Building Together, the benefit album from SixTwelve in the Paseo, is a wonderful compilation album to check out. Kids of all ages were allowed to submit song lyrics or ideas, which were then given to professional bands and musicians to turn into full songs. The results were awesome. Many of simplest lyrics inspired the most thoughtful and modern sounding songs. The list of participating musicians is both outstanding and musically diverse, including BRONCHO, Samantha Crain, Spaceface, Carter Sampson, Brothers Griin, and Jabee. Another favorite, Graham Colton, has a great new album
out called Inside Out. It’s his first full album in several years and it feels like he is having more fun than ever. The title track, Inside Out, is my personal favorite. But, each of the tracks show Colton stretching in different creative directions that add new layers to his always great songwriting. My favorite song is Bluebird, written by Oklahoma City’s Luke Dick. Dick partnered with singer Miranda Lambert to create this beautiful song that reached number one on the charts and is nominated for Best Country Song at the 2021 Grammy Awards. Dick recently released the album Red Dog, a soundtrack for his awardwinning, autobiographical documentary film. Finally, Finding Carlos, the soundtrack to the movie I directed, featuring music from Tulsa artist Bobby Moffett, Jr., offers a new take on several Nutcracker classics as well as some original songs I wrote with Bobby. It’s a fun holiday album that features Tulsa artist Branjae and Jabee, who stars as the rapping narrator of the film. No wonder he is my favorite. Merry Christmas!
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Fresh Paint: OKC NYE Premieres During Opening Night New to Arts Council OKC’s Opening Night virtual New Year’s Eve Celebration, is Fresh Paint: OKC NYE mural project and competition. Fresh Paint: OKC NYE, presented by the Oklahoma City Thunder, is a collaborative project to promote aspiring young artists in the BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color) community. Five artists, ages 18-25, are selected to premiere their mural during ACOKC’s Opening Night broadcast on Dec. 31, 2020. “As we began to plan Opening Night 2021, we knew that it was going to be a different year for the event,” says Seth Lewis, Projects Director, ACOKC. “Working with the Oklahoma City Thunder, we saw
an opportunity to create a mural project that showcased the young and upcoming artists in our community and pairing them with local professional artists to further increase our mission of bringing the arts and the community together.” Anthony Brock, Jasmine Jones, Shakurah Maynard, Jessie Kay Shelton and Verdean Thompson are this year’s selected artists and are mentored by local professional muralists, Ebony Iman Dallas and Dylan Bradway. Both mentors have full-time careers as artists, with broad art portfolios including murals, graphic design, and commercial sales. “We wanted to provide not only exposure, but a mentorship to help guide
the emerging artists in marketing and promotions as a professional artist,” says Fresh Paint Co-Chair Kelsey Karper, Co-Founder & Director of Logistical Creativity, Factory Obscura. On Dec. 28, the murals will be exhibited outside of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark at Johnny Bench Plaza. For Opening Night 2021, the murals will be displayed during the free online streaming production where the community may vote on their favorite mural design. All participating artists receive a prize pack and one young mural artist will win a Thunder grand prize. “Our local community will soon learn about these young stars and our hope is
that they’ll gain knowledge and valuable skills to become our next generation of mural celebrities creating special places throughout Oklahoma City,” says Fresh Paint CoChair Robbie Kienzle, Arts Liaison & Program Planner, Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Voting for People’s Choice begins Dec. 28 and ends Dec. 31 at midnight. The link to vote will be available at artscouncilokc.com. Tune in to the Opening Night free livestream broadcast on Dec. 31, 7:00pm – midnight. Expect to see the virtual premiere of the murals and behind the scene footage on ACOKC Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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Jennifer Beckett Family Recipes “We had this very meal in May when we celebrated my mom going into remission from breast cancer,” Jennifer said. “These are some of our MOST FAVORITE recipes!” Salad Men Love Mixed greens 1 pkg slivered almonds, toasted 1 bunch green onions, chopped LOTS of parmesan cheese 1 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp celery seed 1 tsp onion juice 1 tsp garlic juice 1/2 cup vinegar Combine last 6 ingredients for dressing. Just before serving, toss all ingredients. Sit back and enjoy the compliments!! Melting Potatoes 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 inch thick 4 T unsalted, melted butter 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground pepper 1 cup chicken stock 3 cloves garlic, smashed Preheat oven to 500 degrees . Toss potatoes with butter, thyme, salt and pepper. Transfer to a metal 9-by-13 baking dish and arrange in a single layer. (Don't use a glass pan, it will shatter at this high heat.) Bake 15 minutes, flip the potatoes, then bake 15 minutes more. Remove the dish from the oven and add chicken stock and garlic cloves. Return to the oven for about 15 minutes more, or until most of the stock is absorbed. Transfer to a serving platter and pour any remaining liquid in the pan overtop.
Italian Pork Roast 2 lb pork roast 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup honey Combine the Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Rub all over the roast and place in the crockpot. Combine the vinegar, broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour around the roast. Pour the honey over the top of the roast. Cook on low for 8 hours. Spoon some of the remaining liquid over the top when serving. Tiramisu 2 eggs – room temperature 5.28 oz or 150 grams white sugar 8.8 oz or 250 grams marscapone cheese 2 cups black decaf coffee, cooled/room temp 35.2 ounces or 100 grams lady fingers 2 T sweetened cocoa Separate eggs: whites in medium bowl, yolks in large bowl.Whisk egg whites in bowl by hand until stiff. Slowly add white sugar to egg yolks, whisking by hand. Add marscapone cheese to egg yolks, whipping until smooth. Gently fold in cream with egg whites. Let cream mixture set out 10 minutes. Put half cream mixture into individual bowls, then dip 2? Ladyfingers into coffee, then place on top of cream, add more cream mixture on top. Add sweetened cocoa with a sifter on top of cream and serve. (serve in a martini glass for nice presentation).
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jake Tyler Mignosa has petitioned to change his/her name to Jada Taylor Mignosa. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of February, 2020, before Judge Mai at 1:30 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/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 25, 2020)
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Rachel Elizabeth Creech has petitioned to change his/her name to Rae Ellis Creech. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 7 day of January, 2021, before Judge Truong 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.
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PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 25, 2020; Friday, January 1, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NUMBER: PB-2020-1116 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Barbie Lynn Smith STATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA
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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL Notice is hereby given to all legatees and devisees of Barbie L. Smith, Deceased that on the 30 day of September, 2020, Sonja I. Nicholas Produced and filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Barbie Lynn Smith, deceased, and also filed in said court a Petition for Probate of will praying for the Probate of said will and that Letters Testamentary be issued thereon to Joseph Higgins as Personal Representative named in said Will. Pursuant to an order of said court made on the 14 day of December, 2020. Notice is hereby on the 13 day of January, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock pm. Judge Siderias that said day has been appointed as the time for hearing said petition and probing said will at the County Court House 321 Park Avenue, Room __ at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest the same.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Dated this 14 day of December, 2020. JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/ illegible signature (SEAL)
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 25, 2020; Friday, January 1, 2021)
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF CAROL JEAN TRAYWICKS ) Deceased. )
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors having claims against Carol Jean Traywicks, Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the Personal Representative, Wayne B. Traywicks Jr., at the Law offices of James Knight, 709 Mallard Ave.; Edmond, OK, 70330, on or before the presentment date of 20 day of February, 2021. /s/ Wayne B. Traywicks Jr., Personal Representative of the Estate of Brian Carol Jean Traywicks, Deceased
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Specific Use Permit Application for Style Salon at 9904 Chesterton Place Tonie Duncan has made application before The Village Planning & Zoning Commission for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Hair Style Salon to be in her residence located at 9904 Chesterton Place. The applicant is seeking permission to operate the salon as a home occupation subject to the home occupation regulations provided in Chapter 24, Section 24-156 of The Village City Code. Two Public Hearings are scheduled to consider the request: 1. Planning & Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to hear from the applicant and other interested citizens, and to consider the merits of the application. The Planning & Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council as to whether the application should be accepted or denied. 2. City Council. The Village City Council will hold a second Public Hearing on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and to make a final decision as to whether the permit should be approved or denied. Citizens who attend the hearings in person will be required to wear face coverings and to social distance. Citizens will also have the option of observing the public hearings remotely using the Zoom platform. Citizens will only be able to see and hear the proceedings and will not be able to participate in the discussion. TO OBSERVE THE HEARINGS VIA ZOOM, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES BELOW: The Zoom videoconference platform will go live approximately five (5) minutes before the scheduled Public Hearing time. There are two different ways to observe the Public Hearings. 1. To utilize the Zoom platform online click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85363010994?pwd=WkkrM1lXNFVJcnhEdm5ibWFoTXNEUT09 Enter the Meeting ID: 853 6301 0994 and Passcode: 883828 2. To connect to the meeting via phone, join the meeting by dialing 1-346-2487799 Enter the Meeting ID: 853 6301 0994 and Passcode: 883828 Attest:
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A Fresh Start A fresh start is something we are all looking forward to in the New Year. Join the OKC National Memorial & Museum as they kick off 2021 with First Walk at the Memorial on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 10:00 am until noon. Whether you’re looking forward to the Memorial Marathon, or want to start the year off healthy – this is a great opportunity to get outdoors, exercise and experience the Memorial. In addition to the natural beauty of the Memorial, evergreen wreaths are placed on the 168 Chairs in the spirit of the holiday season. The First Walk is free. Walkers are invited to visit the Memorial Museum with special Buy One, Get One Free, admission tickets. The Memorial is partnering with the National Park Service. As you walk around the Memorial, get a deeper understanding of the site with interpretive talks from the Park Rangers. Answer a few questions as you tour the Memorial site for a chance to win an OKC Culture Box. The Culture Box includes 2 admission tickets to seven OKC cultural sites and souvenirs. Share your photos on the Memorial Museum’s social media channels. For more information, visit MemorialMuseum. com/events.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
Merry Christmas and a bright New Year T
his year, 2020, has been the worst of times, and 2021 is looking like the best of times are finally here, to parapharase Charles Dickens. President Trump’s “Warp Speed” vaccines give us hope that we will finally stop the virus this summer. We have all lost family members, friends, and acquaintances to COVID. There is no way to fill that hole in our hearts. It will be a very different Christmas this year. A full measure of thankfulness to God, for those who survived, and tears for those who did not. Many of us will be separated from our usual family gatherings. Telephone calls and zoom meetings cannot replace the joy and warmth of being together. Right now, medical professionals are saying it will be late summer before everyone can receive the immunization shots that will
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bring this pandemic under control, and we can be safe to live and love again. Celebrate Christmas’ true meaning this year. Give thanks to God for sending his Son to die on the cross so that we can all have eternal life. We each have a different vision of what Heaven will be. Will we recognize each other and be able to look down to earth to see what is happening to those we love? Or will it be more ethereal? Fortunately, if you are reading this, you do not know. What we do know is that there is poverty and need right here, right now. Please help
those less fortunate than you. Families who need food. Children who will go to bed hungry and without presents. COVID has caused so many people to lose jobs. They do not have the income to feed their children and no ability to buy Christmas presents. If you have watched old movies about the depression, this is every bit as serious. Enjoy your family and the love you will share at Christmas. It is a wonderful time of year. Thank God that you are one of the fortunate ones who will be able to dress in your finest and have a table laden with all the bounty anyone could desire. Remember those who are not able to afford these luxuries. The enormous need for help does not disappear when Christmas has passed for another year. Share your blessings all year long. Make Christmas last twelve months. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights." James 1:17
Wear your mask. Stop infecting other people and shutting down businesses. You can stop it before all of our businesses have to close.
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The Christmas Gospel In 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.” So they hurried
off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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