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you are old enough to get married, you are old enough to support yourself.’ “But, we were determined.” As they both have a love for history, Cindi and Mike went backpacking around Europe for four months. Cindi said she always
The wait is nearly over for the completion of the Civic Area project located along Vineyard Boulevard near the intersection of Hefner Road and Penn in The Village. City residents are already using the outdoor plaza area while city officials anticipate a grand opening ceremony toward the end of the month. The project is the largest capital improvement project in The Village’s 74-year history. The Civic Area project is the result of a massive Tax Increment District (Tiff District No. 1) created by the City Council in 2006 to redevelop the area following years of problems created by a large dilapidated 1970s era apartment complex. Ground was broken for the project in late summer of 2022 and city officials say when completed, the original $9.3 million project, nestled along the Love’s Corporate Campus, Village Library, City Hall and the Hawthorn Village Neighborhood, is expected to come under budget at $8.9 million. “We’re not quite finished, but we have stayed on budget despite the length and uniqueness of the project,” said City Manager Dave Slezickey. “As of right now we are at $8.4 million for a project budget with a total project estimate of $8,923,000.” Signage is in place, construction complete and loose ends are getting finished up for the community gathering place that is to include an Outdoor Civic Plaza, linear park, walking trail, outdoor exercise pavilion and The Village Green area next to The Village Library. Extensive landscaping in the 10.6-acre Civic Area features 254 trees including numerous varieties of oak, maple, pine, cypress and magnolia
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By Rose Lane Editor Cindi and Mike Shelby would do well on “The Dating Game.” Mike was not in the room when Cindi offered a secret to their 49-year marriage. “No. 1 is to have a sense of humor,” she said. After he came into the room, Mike said, “Probably, it’s that Cindi gets my sense of humor about my shortfalls.” The pair met at the University of Oklahoma initially when Cindi was a sophomore and Mike was a junior. Cindi is from Oklahoma City and Mike hails from Chickasha. They both participated in the “Sooner Scandal,” a musical revue composed of individual Broadway-
Mike and Cindi Shelby at a party shortly after their Jan. 4, 1975 wedding at All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Nichols Hills.
style acts written, directed and performed entirely by OU students. Each went their separate ways for the summer — Cindi to Hawaii and Mike to Daytona Beach, Fla. “We ran into each other at the beginning of the next school year,” Cindi said. After two months of
Stonecipher appointed to national committee Ward 8 Council member Mark Stonecipher has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee. As a member of NLC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, Stonecipher will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities, towns and villages before Congress, with the federal administration and at home. “Located at the center of the nation, Oklahoma City serves as a pivotal hub at the crossroads of I-35 and I-40," Council member See NLC, Page 7
dating, they got engaged. Two months later, they were married in a big wedding at All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Nichols Hills on Jan. 4, 1975. The newlyweds stayed in Norman to finish degrees in history. “It was hard and it was crazy,” Cindi said. “My daddy was like, ‘If
Allied Arts fosters collaboration among agencies By Rose Lane Editor During the kick off for the 2024 Allied Arts Campaign, leaders of the OKC Ballet, Lyric Theatre and Canterbury Voices talked about the importance of collaboration with other arts organizations. Canterbury Voices Executive Director Pam Mowry, OKC Ballet Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye and Lyric Theatre Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron fielded questions from campaign Co-Chairmen Jill
OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50
Then, there was the turkey leg By Joy Richardson FRIDAY Columnist Emeritus A social conversation with Vicki Gourley led to my 28-year employment with FRIDAY newspaper, and a column titled, “Excursions.” Having been friends for years and carpooling kids gave me the moxie to say, “I’d like to write a travel column for your newspaper.” Vicki said, “I don’t need a travel column, but if you’ll write a social column, you can put travel
information in it.” Not having any other offers, I immediately said, “Okay! What do I need to know about writing this column?” “Get 45 names in it.” Armed with that plethora of instruction, I nestled in my office chair and my typewriter – for you young ‘un’s, that is a machine with a keyboard and involves paper and carbon paper, and – oh, never mind. My first column appeared in the See 50, Page 7
and Sean Trauschke. The three arts leaders lauded renovations to the Civic Center Music Hall as the result of a 2017 bond issue. “It’s such a great experience for our guests,” Mowry said. “Everything is top notch.” Jolicoeur-Nye said that having a fabulous performance facility that shows what the community has to offer is a lot of the sales pitch to dancers. “The building is beautiful,” Baron said. Collaboration among the arts group began in the early 2000s
when officials of Canterbury, OKCPHIL and the Ballet raised the money to fund a endowment. “We can hire the OKCPHIL to perform with the ballet and Canterbury,” Mowry said. “The foresight these people had.” Jolicoeur-Nye said a Russian teacher once told him that ballet is an art form that brings all the other art forms together. This is very evident as Allied Arts organizations regularly partner in productions, with every See ARTS, Page 2
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week This is Guthrie, named after Guthrie, Okla. but he currently resides in Murphy, N.C. with Summer and Scott Cheek. Guthrie is 10-years-old, but has the spirit of a puppy. He loves to chase his toys, but does not like to bring them back so whoever is playing with him ends up being the retriever. He loves to lay in front of the heater and cuddle with his mom and dad on the couch. His biggest enemy is whatever animal is on the TV. He brings joy and love to whoever is lucky enough to meet him. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@ okcfriday.com.
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From left: Allied Arts 2024 Campaign Co-Chairmen Sean and Jill Trauschke lead a panel discussion with OKC Ballet Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye and Lyric Theatre Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron and Canterbury Voices Executive Director Pam Mowry. from the ARTS group OKCPHIL to the
OKC Ballet, Lyric Theatre and the variFrom Page 1 ous choirs of the Canterbury taking the stage together. “It’s really a culmination of great art coming together,” Jolicoeur-Nye said. The reach goes throughout Oklahoma and beyond. “Musical theatre is at the heart of Oklahoma,” Baron said, referring to such greats as Kristin Chenowith and Megan Mullally who hail from the Sooner State. Oklahoma City is going to be the host of the National Musical Theatre Conference this spring. “We are able to show off our city,” Baron said. Each summer, Lyric hires up to 200 high school and college students to train back stage. They tend to stick around, so an interactive program was started to a shortened version of the centennial production of “Oklahoma” with teaching moments about the statehood to students across the state. The first year, 40,000 students were reached. With private funding that has grown to that in 2024, Lyric is hoping to reach 200,000. The OKC Ballet went to Chicago last fall where only five companies from across that nation were invited to perform. The troupe received a standing ovation. “We stood pretty tall,” Jolicoeur-
Allied Arts President CEO Sunny Cearley and Cindi Shelby listen to the panel discussion.
Nye said. “People are watching Oklahoma.” Allied Arts has a lot to do with this, Mowry said. “We were all operating in silos,” she said. The umbrella organization “forced us all into a room on quarterly basis,” Mowry said. “It has changed everything,” she said. “We are truly working together.” Baron said that Allied Arts funding has been a godsend. As the cost of producing shows is skyrocketing, consistent funding from Allied Arts has helped Lyric keep from raising ticket prices. The goal for the 2024 campaign is $3.73 million. As of last Thursday, $1,112,380 had already been raised.
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Sports Weekly BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Irish cruise past Glenpool Keyed by an early advantage, McGuinness cruised to a 55-38 win against Glenpool last Friday night. Jett Schafer grabbed a team-best 13 points, as Hudson McCormick had 11 points and Brody Parks chipped in 9 points for the Irish (8-11). On Tuesday, McGuinness dominated Duncan in a 62-41 triumph. Cooper Bradley fin-
ished with 13 points, while McCormick scored 10 points and Parks added 8 points. After hosting North Rock Creek on Thursday, the Irish entertain Fridayland rival Heritage Hall on Friday at 7:30 p.m. MOORE GETS PAST ANTLERS Deer Creek salvaged a split with a pair of games last week,
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including a 76-55 loss at Moore on Friday and a 62-50 overtime win over Fridayland rival PC North. The Antlers (15-5) boasted three players in double figures, led by Clyde Davis Jr. with 25 points against Moore. Hudson Linsenmeyer scored 15 points and Mason Smith chipped in 10 points. Linsenmeyer collected a team-best 18 points against the Panthers, while Davis and Ky Kougl contributed 12 points each. Deer Creek visits Piedmont this Friday and host Capitol Hill on Tuesday. EDMOND NORTH TOPS PANTHERS Falling behind early, PC North never recovered in a 68-42 loss at Edmond North last Saturday. Anthony Leonard grabbed 17 points to lead the Panthers (8-11) as Khai Brown finished with 8 points and Khalil Williams posted 5 points.
On Friday, PC North rolled to a 69-43 victory at Capitol Hill. Williams led a trio in double figures with 16 points, followed by Alex Riley with 13 points and Mekhi Tomas with 10 points. The Panthers opened the week with a 62-50 overtime setback at Deer Creek, as three others scored 10 or more points. Brown collected 19 points, while Leonard netted 14 points and Thomas had 12 points. PC North travels south to Norman North this Friday before hosting Moore on Tuesday. CYCLONES FALL AT CASCIA HALL Facing a top-5 team and trip to Tulsa proved difficult to overcome as Casady suffered a 66-55 loss at Class 3A No. 4 Cascia Hall to end a busy 3game week. Bryson Buckingham enjoyed a big night with 24 points and Kaden Leache added 18 points for the 3A No. 15 Cyclones (10-11). On Friday, Casady escaped with a 56-54 victory against River-
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McGuinness’ Hudson McCormick netted 11 points to help the Irish to a 55-38 win over Glenpool last Friday night at McCarthy Gymnasium.
field Country Day, behind Leach’s teamhigh 22 points and Buckingham with 18 points. The Cyclones opened the week with a big 8362 win over Lexington as three players scored in double figures. Leache led the way with 26 points, followed by Buckingham with 19 points and Davis Currie with 13 points. Casady ended the regular season Thursday with a home game against Epic Charter. KNIGHTS DOWN CHARGERS Playing up a couple
classes on the road against a top-5 team, Heritage Hall suffered a 75-47 loss at Fridayland rival Crossings Christian last weekend. T.J. Williams scored a team-high 13 points and Rashaud Smith contributed 10 points for the Chargers (6-13). On Friday, Heritage Hall cruised to a 68-45 victory against Harding Fine Arts, as three players scored in double figures. Smith led the way with 27 points, followed by Williams with 17 points and Thad Butler had 10 points. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Royals sweep Trinity Tigers Keyed by a combined four players in double figures, both Cristo Rey basketball teams pulled off a doubleheader sweep last Friday at Trinity in Metro Athletic Conference action. The Royal boys held on for a 5448 victory over the Tigers, behind Cain Morales with 26 points. Chris Pratt scored 17 points and Javier Munoz chipped in 8 points. Meanwhile, the Royal girls were led by Keionna Tubbs with 13 points and Arlem Escobar with 10 points in their win over Trinity. Kimberly Marshall and Nyrie Mason also added 6 points each. On Tuesday, Cristo Rey split a pair of homecoming contests against the Mercy Institute, a new school in
Edmond. The Royal girls escaped with a 3027 win over the Bronchos. Tubbs, selected as homecoming queen, collected a team-best 12 points for Cristo Rey. Marshall and Escobar had 5 points each. Mercy’s late barage of 3-pointers doomed the Royal boys in a 49-46 defeat. KeiShon Graim grabbed 10 points, while Cain Morales and Juan Diego Morales contributed 9 points each. Homecoming king Sidca Walker also got on the board with 8 points. This Friday, Cristo Rey hosts Dove Academy for Senior Night before another home game against ASTEC Charter on Tuesday.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
SWIMMING ROUNDUP | REGIONAL MEETS
Cyclones hold off Cascia Hall Antler boys swim to 2nd After opening the week with a loss, the Casady girls basketball team made the most of a trip to Tulsa with a 50-46 victory at Cascia Hall last weekend. Kate Naifeh finished with a team-best 28 points, while Reagan Prestidge and Sarah Warren grabbed 6 points each for the Cyclones (7-12). Casady also enjoyed a dominating win against Riverfield Country Day, behind Naifeh’s 22 points and Trinity Boone’s 19 points. Grace Riley also chipped in 4 pounds. The Cyclones started off the week with a 56-55 overtime loss to Lexington. Naifeh led the way again with 18 points, as Prestidge and Warren had 6 points each. Casady ended its regular season on Thursday against Epic Charter. GLENPOOL GETS PAST IRISH Despite having three players in double figures, McGuinness endured a 72-56 loss to 4A No. 3 Glenpool last
Friday night. Victoria Ososanya collected 19 points for the Irish (11-9), followed by Mariah Conally with 13 points
MOORE RUNS OVER ANTLERS Falling behind early, Deer Creek never
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Deer Creek’s Imani Cudjoe (2) scored 8 points to lead the Antlers in a loss to Moore last week.
and Clare Kierl with 10 points. On Tuesday, McGuinness fell in a 56-42 setback at 4A No. 13 Duncan. Conally scored a team-best 26 points, while Ososanya contributed 16 points and Kierl chipped in 8 points.
recovered in a 59-42 loss at Moore last Friday. Imani Cudjoe netted 8 points to lead the Antlers (5-15), with Kaleigh Steel and Morgan Massey chipping in 7 points each. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
WRESTLING ROUNDUP
Antlers compete at Dual State tourney Deer Creek enjoys the distinction of being the only Fridayland wrestling team to compete at the Dual State tournament this weekend in Enid. The Antlers open this Friday at noon against Edmond North in the quaterfinals at Stride Bank Center. With a win, Deer Creek would advance to the semifinals at 2 p.m. against the Sand Springs winner. The other two quarterfinal match-
es pit Broken Arrow against Yukon and Piedmont against Bixby. Semifinal winners meet at 6:30 p.m. for the championship. PANTHERS DOWN LAWTON Winning all but two weight classes, PC North cruised to a 54-15 dual win against Lawton last week. Four wrestlers won matches by fall, including Devon Frazier at 126 pounds, Milton Alford at 165 pounds, Ryan Good at 175 pounds and Markus Stewart at 190 pounds. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Keyed by nearly a dozen athletes in the top 5, the Deer Creek boys swimming team captured second and the girls took third in the Class 6A West regional last weekend. Two other Fridaylanders from McGuinness and PC North earned gold medals in the meet at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center, as they join both Antler teams in advancing to the state championship set for Feb. 15-17 in Jenks. McGuinness’ Macy Lewis added two more first-place medals to her trophy case in posting a pair of 2-second victories in the 100-yard backstroke in 56.93 seconds and 100 butterfly in 58.19 seconds. PC North’s Bobby Cunningham touched the wall just a half-sec-
ond ahead of the field in 1:03.05 to grab a gold medal in the 100 breaststroke and also tied for fifth in the 50 freestyle for the Panthers. Meanwhile, Deer Creek boasted three others with a bronze medal or better in the regional. Kinley Manuel picked up a silver medal for the Antler girls in the 100 freestyle, finishing a quarter-second shy of a win with a time of 54.89 seconds and took fourth in the 50 freestyle. Owen McCall also finished second in the 100 backstroke and fourth in the 100 freestyle. Cameron Sein placed third in both the 50 and 100 freestyle events, while Ashlyn Bucy placed third in the 100
backstroke. McCall and Sein teamed up with Sam Scorpecci and Jason Hull to win the 200 medley relay in 1:41.52 and claim second in the 200 freestyle relay. The Antler girls, including Manuel and Bucy, along with Landry Mendoza and Skyler Brown, finished second in the 200 medley relay and third in the 200 freestyle relay. In addition, Scorpecci finished fourth in the 50 freestyle and fifth in the 100 breaststroke for the Antlers. Beckham Shields also was fourth in the 100 backstroke just ahead of Hull in fifth. Jocelyn Leslie rounded out the list of Deer Creek athletes in the top 5 with a fifth-place effort in the 500 freestyle.
Cyclone girls take 3rd in 5A Five different Fridayland athletes earned gold medals, including four of them in two events, as the Casady boys finished third and girls came in fourth at the Class 5A West regional at Edmond Aquatic Center. The Cyclones also led the way with three individual event winners and a pair of them claiming multiple titles. Thomas Rudnicki swept the sprint freestyle events, winning the 50 freestyle in 22.64 seconds and the 100 freestyle in 58.36 seconds for Casady. Maddy Lu dominated the 100 breaststroke with a 10-second victory in 1:04.78 and cruised to a 3-second win in the 200 individual medley in 2:19.30. Caroline Olszewski
rounded out the trio with a gold medal in the 50 freestyle, eking out a slim win in 25.93 seconds and taking second in the 100 butterfly. Harding Charter Prep boasted a pair of event winners, with Kaitlyn Simmons claiming the 200 freestyle title in 2:07.27 and the 500 freestyle by 10 seconds in 5:36.38. Jack Powell pulled off a comfortable 3-second win in the 500 freestyle in 4:57.69 and added a fifth-place finish in the 200 freestyle. Meanwhile, McGuinness’ John Nguyen captured a pair of gold medals as the Irish boys finished fifth in the team standings. Nguyen outlasted the field to claim the 200 freestyle in 1:49.27 and touched the wall in
2:11.26 for a title in the 200 individual medley. In addition, the Casady boys picked up a silver medal in the 200 freestyle relay and took third in the 400 freestyle medley, while the Cyclone girls placed second in the 200 medley relay. Others in the top 5 included: 200 freestyle – Keegan Lassiter, Mount St. Mary, 3rd; Addy Toll, Heritage Hall, 4th; 500 freestyle – Ayden Kerr, Casady, 3rd; Scarlet Mathis, Harding, 3rd; Coraline Harrison, HH, 4th; 100 backstroke – Toll, HH, 4th; 100 breaststroke – Mason Northup, Casady, 3rd; 100 butterfly – Lassiter, MSM, 2nd; Denzel Chen, Casady, T-3rd; Mathis, Harding, 4th; 200 IM – Northup, Casady, 5th.
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS Feb. 17 • Dine and Wine Dine and Wine with OKIE (Oklahoma Israel Exchange) on Feb. 17 celebrating the culi nary art and irre pressible spirt of Israel. Enjoy a mix + mingle with heavy hors d’oeuvres and libations at the home of Emily and Denver Kitch in Nichols Hills. Followed by drink + dine with Israeli fare and wine pairing. Meal features the artistry of Chef Aaron Ware. Tickets are $154 per person. Please RSVP to melin da@okisraelex change.com. April 6 • Heart of Gold Heritage Hall school presents an evening of feathers, flowers, fedoras and fun at Heart of Gold 2024, benefiting teacher endowments. Tropi cana Nights begins at 6:30 pm at the Okla homa City Golf and Country Club. Spon sorship and donation opportunities are available at bit.ly/ HeartofGold2024. April 6 • Ballet Ball Set sail with Oklaho ma City Ballet at the 2024 Ballet Ball: Coastal Cruise. This year's event, inspired by May’s production of Fancy Free (a Jerome Robbins ballet that inspired the film On the Town), will bring together OKC's
March 79 • MOVE! Oklahoma City University presents MOVE! The show honors the legacy of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment while embracing dance for the world of entertainment. Over 120 performers will illu minate the stage with vivid costumes, dynamic movement and contagious energy. Get ready to have your spirit revitalized and to be left wanting more. The showstopping Starettes kickline will open this year’s produc tion, followed by a playful glimpse into the ocean that will leave the audience swimming in fun. Fosse followers will be captivated by the homage to “Bye Bye Blackbird,” fans of the Neon City will be enchanted by the sequins, feathers and fringe of Vegas – and for the Swifties…are you Ready for It?! Tickets available at okcu.edu/tickets or call 405208 5227. arts enthusiasts to celebrate and support our Ballet. Please join us on April 6, 2024, at the Omni Hotel for a seated dinner, live auction, dancing, and a very special per formance, all benefit ing the Ballet’s pro grams. This year we are also excited to announce longstand ing OKC Ballet sup porter and friend, Annie Bohanon, as honorary chair. Visit okcballet.org for tick ets and details. April 24 • Angels & Friends Join us April 24 in Bicentennial Park for a night of live music, delicious food, an open bar and an early look at Festival of the Arts. Angels & Friends is its biggest fundrais er of the year and funds programs and initiatives like All Access Arts, Art Moves and more. Tickets are $100
each, and every dollar raised stays local. Tickets at artscoun cilokc.com. June 7 • Broadway Bash Lyric Theatre presents its Broadway Bash, 7 pm at the Skirvin Hotel. This year, Lyric Theatre is starting the summer with a BASH. Lyric Theatre of Okla homa’s 4th Annual Broadway Bash fundraiser is 7 pm at the Skirvin Hotel. Don your Tony Awardwin ning attire and enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks and superb musical theatre per formances. With so many surprises in store, this BASH! is one you will not want to miss. Honorary Chairs are Melinda and Randy Compton who will help Lyric kick off the 2024 Summer Season at the Bash. Get tickets at lyrictheatreokc. com.
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We Are the World T
he Greatest Night in Pop, a new documentary on Netflix that debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, tells the exciting story behind the making of the 1985 charity single “We Are the World.” Directed by Bao Nguyen, the film mixes modern interviews with historic behind-the-scenes footage to offer a glimpse at the most famous musicians from the 1980s coming together for a worthy cause. “We Are the World” was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones. The song was released March 7, 1985, and became the biggest selling U.S. single of all time, raising more than $60 million for famine relief in Africa. It also won four Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The idea came from legendary performer and civil right activist Harry Belafonte, who was inspired by the British charity single, “Do They Know it’s Christmas.” That song, released in December of 1984, featured several British and Irish artists like Sting, George Michael, and Bono singing in support of African famine relief. Belafonte believed that black Americans should do something as well. His Harry Potter In Concert Bernadette Peters OKC Ballet Shorts Mamma Mia! Mary Poppins Jersey Boys Cinderella
initial suggestion was to record a charity single using only black American musicians. Belafonte spoke to producer and financier Ken Kragen, who pitched the idea to his client, Lionel Richie. Richie knew that the only way to get it done was to convince Quincy Jones to produce. Quincy had recently produced Thriller for Michael Jackson and everyone in the music business wanted to work with him. Quincy loved the idea and suggested they bring on Jackson. Once those guys were involved, it was a mad dash to write the song, recruit singers, decide who sings what, record the song, get it released to the public, and get the money to Africa. “We Are the World” was recorded the night of the American Music Awards to take advantage of the performers being in town. That night, Lionel Richie hosted the awards show and won six awards for his album “Can’t Slow Down.” Several other singers won awards that night and showed up to the all-night recording ses-
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sion instead of going out to celebrate, including Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers, Cyndi Lauper, and Willie Nelson. Lionel Richie is the star of the documentary and the driving force behind the making of “We Are the World.” He is great on camera, with a warm personality and fun sense of humor that illustrate why he was the perfect person to pull the project together. The most exciting part of the movie is watching the famous singers interact with each other. At the time of the recording, Michael Jackson was the biggest star in the world. His album Thriller had won an historic eight Grammys, spent 37 weeks at number one, and become the biggest album of all time. But even the King of Pop was nervous around legends like Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, and Ray Charles. The Greatest Night in Pop is a fascinating trip down memory lane. Watching the biggest stars on Earth check their egos to change the world is surprisingly inspiring. If those touring musicians can carve out time to help others, imagine what the rest of us can do. “We are the ones who’ll make a brighter day, so let’s start giving.”
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Lyric Theatre audiences contribute record amount during production Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma audiences contributed $31,854 to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma during the annual production of “A Christmas Carol” presented by Devon Energy. Since 2011, Lyric Theatre audiences attending the annual holiday production have collectively donated $249,526 to help fight hunger in central and western Oklahoma. Following each show, the Lyric cast and crew collect donations from the audience to benefit the Regional Food Bank. This year’s donation was the largest to date. “Everyone at Lyric Theatre is truly thankful for the vital work the Regional Food Bank is doing for Oklahomans living with food insecurity,” said Michael Baron, producing artistic director at Lyric Theatre. “I want to thank the generous audiences at Lyric’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ who, for the past 13 years, have donated to this worthy organization.
Working together, we can all help fight hunger in our state.” The production, which ran in November and December, returned to the stage in the Plaza District following three years of outdoor productions at the Harn Homestead during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are so grateful for Lyric Theatre and its audiences for always going above and beyond during the holiday season to help provide meals for our neighbors facing food insecurity,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “This year’s remarkable donation demonstrates that everyone can help in the fight to end hunger.” The Lyric Theatre has announced its 2024 schedule. Visit lyrictheatreokc.com for
more information and to purchase tickets. Learn more about the fight against hunger in central and western Oklahoma at rfbo.org.
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FRIDAY in Canada
Larry and Patty Vickers took a trip to Canada and New England. One of the tours was of Roosevelt Campobello International Park in New Brunswick, Canada. The home, or “summer cottage” as it was called, was completed in 1897 and given to Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt in 1908 as a wedding present from Franklin’s mother, Sara Delano Roosevelt. The Roosevelts spent many summers there. Their five children spent their mornings learning their lessons with their tutor, and had the rest of the day to play, swim and sail. Rooms in the cottage had period furnishings, as well as a hat, pipe and telescope that once belonged to FDR and a megaphone used by Eleanor to call the children in for dinner. Included in the tour was Tea with Eleanor in which guests were given pots of tea and ginger cookies made from Eleanor’s recipe to enjoy while they listened to highlights of Eleanor’s life and viewed pictures of her. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
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early 1990s at Thanksgiving. Thankfully my breezy silly verFrom Page 1 sion of journalism hit the tickle box of some readers, so I did this weekly. One memorable column was the scheduled early morning trip in a garbage truck to pick up trash with the Nichols Hills garbage collectors – the most fun ever! I covered ribbon cuttings (truly), birthdays, weddings and parties — gala and small. In over 1,500 columns I wrote about some of the most obscure activities and some that were pretty grand. I wrote of a trip to NORTH Korea, the night spent in the desert in a pup tent and no water or electricity in Turkmenistan, time spent in Tibet, Cuba, Russia. After seeing that I would always deliver by deadline, Vicki and her wonderful staff just let me
NLC From Page 1 Stonecipher said. “This makes transportation through Oklahoma City a vital element of our national infrastructure. First and foremost, it is critical that we always strive to improve the quality and safety of our streets and highways. By doing so, we not only improve local connectivi-
VILLAGE From Page 1 trees. Over 56,000 shrubs and ground coverings have been planted transforming the area into a landscaped park setting. For a city without a historic Main Street, Slezickey said this project, “was designed as a gathering place to grow the community.” “We anticipate facilitating and coordinating events for both the public and private sectors once the area is officially open,” he said. “We’re looking at a variety of options to include both big and small events while facilitating the ability of community members to gather on the grounds. We may look at hosting more events like our Fall Festival on a smaller scale, but more seasonal throughout the year. The list of uses is endless.” Outgoing Councilman Sonny Wilkinson has said, “Calling this project transformative doesn’t even do it all the justice it deserves. “This whole area of the city is going to look different in five years,” said Wilkinson when the project was initiated two and a half years ago. “Combine this project when it’s fully finished with what
write away. In the early days, I wrote and took the finished typewritten pages over to FRIDAY offices, then I got to take photos and wore out about three cameras. I’d drop the film off on Sunday night and pick it up Monday before noon to hustle those pictures to the paper before my Tuesday deadline. Can you even imagine the luxury I felt when I could take iPhone photos and send them to FRIDAY – not to mention using the computer? Thought I was in heaven. You would ask the question, “Did you always get 45 names in the paper?” Well, it averaged out, sometimes I’d have 97 names in the article, and sometimes three – but don’t tell Vicki! I wore out several editors who were contemplating a leap off the roof over my punctuation – why use a period or a comma when that cute little keyboard offers us dashes and quotation marks to infinity?
Rose Lane thankfully became my treasured friend and trusted that the “Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation” had never darkened my doorway and knew I was too mature to try to retrain. Christmas parties at the Gourley’s with the FRIDAY staff would require its own three-hour movie as one simply had to stop and laugh to the point of tears. I didn’t grasp the spirit of Dirty Santa gifts and brought a creepy stringy cooked turkey claw all prettily wrapped to the first Christmas party to which I was invited. Happily unwrapping the elegant box, the recipient nearly had a heart attack, and nobody EVER again picked, on purpose, my Dirty Santa gift contributions. But being the warm soul she is, Vicki chortled as she traded FOR the claw – and gave it to her brother for Christmas. FRIDAY, thanks for the memories!
ty but also contribute to the broader goal of linking the east and west coasts through Oklahoma City." Stonecipher, who was appointed to a one-year term, is to provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on transportation and infrastructure. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordo-
va, California. “NLC’s federal advocacy committees play an important role in helping policymakers in Washington understand the issues and challenges facing America’s cities, towns and villages at the local level,” NLC President Mayor Sander said. “I’m thrilled to have Councilman Stonecipher serve on NLC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee this year and look forward to working
the YMCA is considering and what Love’s continues to do as they expand their campus – for a city
our size, I think that’s absolutely remarkable and something we should be proud of.”
with him to strengthen the federal-local partnership and grow our common knowledge of the issues and opportunities facing our communities.”
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PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 9, 2024; Friday, February 16, 2024; Friday, February 23, 2024) NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Mary Lea Criss and, if expired, its unknown successors, if any. You, and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in the case entitled Amador Gutierrez de Loera, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Lea Criss, and its unknown successors and assigns, if any; et al., Defendants, in Case No. CV-2024-198; alleging that Plaintiff is the record owner of the fee simple title and is in possession of the following described real property, to-wit: Lot Twenty-two (22) and Twentythree (23), Block Thirty-seven (37), COLLEGE PARK, an Addition to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Said Plaintiff’s Petition alleges that you claim some right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest in and to the above-described real property adverse to the Plaintiff which constitutes a cloud on the title of Plaintiff and that you have no right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest, either in law or in equity, in and to said real property. You are hereby notified that unless you answer said Petition of the Plaintiff filed herein against you on or before the 15 day of March, 2024, the allegations of the Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be entered and a Decree quieting Plaintiff’s title to the abovedescribed property will be entered against you. DATED January 25, 2024. /s/ Diane Watson COURT CLERK (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk Russell W. Wallace OBA#9313 8965 S. Florence Pl. Tulsa, OK 74137 Tel 918-298-0298 russellwwallace@att.net ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 9, 2024; Friday, February 16, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2022-1189 IN RE: DEATH OF JAMES WATSON SR.
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ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING OF AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE, RESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, Kimberly Ann Watson as Administrator and Verda Mercille Watson have filed an Amended Petition in this Court seeking permission for Kimberly Ann Watson to resign as Administrator and Verda Mercille Watson be substituted as Administrator and that the original Petition omitted certain potential heirs who should be determined. After review of the file and being fully advised of the premises, THE COURT FINDS, AND IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALFRED JAMES WATSON, that the petition is set for hearing on February 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the District
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Approved: Lewis A. Berkowitz OBA#733 Attorney for Petitioners 4334 NW Expressway Ste 249 Okla. City, OK 73116 405-843-7044 405-285-2019 fax berkolaw@cox.net (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 9, 2024; Friday, February 16, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2024-94 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE | OF ARISSA FAITH DIEU, | DECEASED | ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, the Petition of Paula Lambert has been filed in this Court representing that Arissa Faith Dieu, Deceased, of the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, died interstate on or about the 1 day of October, 2023 and petitioning this Court that Letters of Administration on said Estate be granted to Paula Lambert. WHEREAS, said Petition further requests that the heirs-at-law of Arissa Faith Dieu, Deceased, be determined at the hearing on said Petition for the purpose of waiver procedures as provided by the applicable statues of the State of Oklahoma. IT IS ORDERED at 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 11 day of March, 2024 in the Courtroom of the undersigned Judge, or the Judge to whom this cause is assigned on said hearing date, in the County Courthouse in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, be and the same hereby is appointed as the time and place hearing said Petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that Notice thereof be given as provided by law. DATED this 25 day of January, 2024. MICHELLE C HARRINGTON JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/Sonya Pudurse APPROVED; /s/Meg Wimberly, OBA#35278 6303 N Portland Ave Ste 305 Okla. City, OK 73112 Tel (405) 492-7336 meg@megwimberlylaw.com Attorney for the Petitioner (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 9, 2024; Friday, February 16, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ) ESTATE OF ARISSA FAITH DIEU ) DECEASED ) Case No. PB-2024-94
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and legatees for waiver purposes and procedures in accordance with the applicable statutes of the State of Oklahoma be determined at the hearing hereon; and that the notice of such hearing reflect such request. VIII. That your Petitioner further requests that no General Inventory and Appraisement be required unless demand for same is made pursuant to Title 58 O.S. § 281. IX. That your Petitioner further requests that Paula Lambert be appointed to serve without bond. All other heirs-atlaw of the Decedent have consented to the appointment of Paula Lambert without bond as evidenced by the consents and waivers on file herein. WHEREFORE, your Petitioner prays that a day be fixed for hearing this Petition, that notice of such hearing be given or waived as required or authorized by law, and that upon said hearing, Letters of Administration of said Estate be issued as requested herein, and for all other proper orders. DATED this 15 day of January, 2024. /s/Meg Wimberly OBA#35278 6303 N Portland Ave Ste 305 Okla. City, OK 73112 Tel (405) 492-7336 meg@megwimberlylaw.com Attorney for the Petitioner
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jordan Hubatka has petitioned to change his/her name to Jordan Veldmam. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 22 day of February, 2024, before Judge Andrews 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, February 9, 2024) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2024-120
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Paula Lambert, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath, state: That the Petitioner has read the above and foregoing Petition and knows that the statements and allegations therein contained are true and correct. /s/Paula Lambert Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25 day of January, 2024. /s/Meladee C. Cheadle Notary Public (SEAL) My commission expires: 4/19/2025 Meg Wimberly OBA#35278 6303 N Portland Ave Ste 305 Okla. City, OK 73112 Tel (405) 492-7336 meg@megwimberlylaw.com Attorney for the Petitioner
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Joshua Mathew Vasquez has petitioned to change his/her name to Joshua Mathew Deluna. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 21 day of February, 2024, before Judge Mai at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 709 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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COMES NOW, Paula Lambert and respectfully shows to the Court: I. That Arissa Faith Dieu died intestate, on or about the 1 day of October, 2023. II. That said Deceased left an estate, real and personal, in Oklahoma County, the value and character of said estate, so far as known to your Petitioner, being as follows, to-wit: Real and personal property of an approximate value in excess of $10,000.00, a more particular description of which will be filed in the General Inventory and Appraisement to be filed hereafter, unless same is waived by proper Order of this Court. IV. That the names, ages and residences of the heirs-at-law of the Decedent, so far as known to your Petitioner are as follows: Name Age Devynn Mae Zumpfe Legal Residence 18600 Dawn Rd. Newalla, OK 74857 Relationship to Decedent Child
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Name Age Franki Rae Dieu Legal Residence 18600 Dawn Rd. Newalla, OK 74857 Relationship to Decedent Child Name Age Kannon J. Dieu Legal Residence 18600 Dawn Rd. Newalla, OK 74857 Relationship to Decedent Child V. That due search and inquiry have been made to ascertain if said Decedent left any will and testament, but none has been found, and according to the best knowledge, information and belief of your Petitioner, said Decedent died intestate. VI. That Paula Lambert is Mother of said Decedent, and therefore, as your Petitioner is advised and believes, entitled to Letters of Administration of said Estate VII. That your Petitioner further requests that the identity of the heirs, devisees
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Notice of Hearing Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above petition on for hearing before the Court at Room 359, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City on the 18 day of April, 2024 at 1:30 o’clock p.m. of that day or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard. Alicia Busey
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ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 2, 2024; Friday, February 9, 2024) OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 JIA YI, 2035 S. Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108, an/a LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Beer and Wine License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as an Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 2035 S. Meridian Ave. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of China Fu. Dated this 24 day of January, 2024. /s/Huaxin Ve County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Huaxin Ve to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.
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NOTICE OF CHANGE IN CONTROL OF A BANK HOLDING COMPANY Jill Castilla, Youssi Farag, and Lisa Trent, all of Edmond, Oklahoma, as trustees of the Citizens Bancshares Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Edmond, Oklahoma (the “ESOP”); have applied to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to retain their respective ESOP positions and thereby control of the ESOP; and for Jill Castilla, individually, to retain voting shares of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. (the “Corporation”), and to join Randal K. Granzow as a family group acting in concert that controls 25 percent or more of the Corporation. The ESOP is a registered bank holding company that controls the Corporation, that controls The Citizens Bank of Edmond (the “Bank”), all of Edmond, Oklahoma. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the notice. You are invited to submit comments in writing on an application filed with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City electronically to KCApplicationComments@kc.frb.org or in hard copy to: Jeff Imgarten, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, One Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64198. The comment period will not end before February 29, 2024 and may be somewhat longer. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262.25. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the notice if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.
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Dine and Wine with OKIE Dine and Wine with OKIE (Oklahoma Israel Exchange) on Feb. 17 celebrating the culinary art and irrepressible spirt of Israel. Enjoy a mix + mingle with heavy hors d’oeuvres and libations at the home of Emily and Denver Kitch in Nichols Hills. Followed by drink + dine with Israeli fare and wine pairing. Meal features the artistry of Chef Aaron Ware. Tickets are $154 per person. Stunning home, exquisite cuisine, fun with friends and Israel in your Heart! Please RSVP to melinda@okisraelexchange.com. the primary Metro Library as fundraiser for the Metto host annual ropolitan Library System’s Friends of the booksale Library, a 501c3 organiThe Metropolitan Library System is pleased to announce the annual Friends of the Library Booksale, scheduled to take place on Feb. 24-25 at the Oklahoma Expo Hall Building, located at 3213 Wichita Walk within the OKC Fairgrounds. Running from 9 am to 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, this free and public event will feature an extensive collection of over 500,000 books, music, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and more. The sale will be divided into two rooms, with a general room offering $1 paperbacks and $2 hardbacks and children’s items at half the price. The Better Books room will showcase items in better condition, with individually priced books starting at $3. Due to limited building occupancy, attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. The Booksale serves
zation that, in collaboration with the library system’s 19 branches, has raised $6,000,000 in gifts over the years. These funds have supported various initiatives, including scholarships for library staff, technology for homework help, games, toys, supplies and diverse library programming. This year, proceeds from the Booksale will be combined with funding from the Library Endowment Trust to establish a sustainable fund for early childhood literacy outreach in Oklahoma County. The focus will include supporting the popular Dolly Parton Imagination Library book gifting program for preschoolers. For more information on this program, visit imaginationlibrary.com. Members of the Friends of the Library will enjoy an exclusive members-only event on Friday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 7 pm. This special preview is a token of appreciation for their
OKC Parks to host Adaptive Valentine Dance, Adaptive Black History Month Celebration Valentine Dance Will you be our Valentine? Valentine’s Day fun is meant for everyone. OKC Parks is holding an Adaptive Valentine Dance at 2:30 pm on Feb. 10 at Sellers Recreation Center, 8301 S Villa Ave. This dance is for anyone 17 or older with disabilities.
There will be music, dancing and refreshments for attendees. Register for the dance at oklahomacity.perfectmind.com/2 5654/. Registration is $5 and ends Feb. 10. Black History Month Celebration The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Fredrick Douglass Ave., is hosting an
ongoing support. Membership sign-ups are available at supportmls.org/fol/membership until 5:00 pm on Feb. 21. No memberships or tickets will be sold at the event. Becoming a Friends member is not only a commitment to fostering literacy but also a meaningful way to give back to the community. Volunteers are invited to register or find more information at supportmls.org/fol/volunteering. To express gratitude to our volunteers, they will receive an early shopping opportunity on Feb. 22 from 5 to 7 pm. Their assistance in setting up, customer service, book stocking and more is invaluable to the success of the event. Teachers and nonprofits interested in claiming leftover items at the end of the sale on Feb. 25 from 6 to 7:30 pm can register at metrolibrary.wufoo.co m/forms/w1hn7kl51k5 zgiq/. For more information on the Friends of the Library Booksale, please visit supportmls.org/ fol/booksale/.
OU named finalist in Bloomberg Law’s Second Annual Law School Innovation Program OU’s Digital Initiative Among 12 Programs Recognized for Innovation Advancing the Legal Industry Through Education The University of Oklahoma today announced that it has been named a finalist in Bloomberg Law’s second annual Law School Innovation Program. OU is one of 12 finalists recognized for implementing and leading innovative programs into their curricula that advance new methodologies and approaches to student instruction, legal technology implementation and usage, experiential learning and other facets of legal education. “Bloomberg Law is pleased to recognize the University of Oklahoma for its commitment to the future of the legal industry by naming them as a Law School Innovation Program finalist,” said Joe Breda, president of Bloomberg Law. “OU’s
Adaptive Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 25 from noon to 6 pm. There will be performances, food and dancing for everyone. This free event is for all ages but is designed for people with disabilities and their families. The event will also showcase the talents and
Digital Initiative is a key example of the innovation that is needed for legal education to keep up with the demands of the legal market.” “By integrating new technologies with our robust digital platform, we are positioned to equip students with the tools needed to thrive in today’s legal landscape,” said Sean Harrington, director of technology innovation at OU Law. “The days of paper documents are rapidly coming to an end,” said Kenton Brice, director of the OU Law Library. “More and more, lawyers are going to be working with digital documents and they have to have the tools and the training to make the best of new technologies. “Our goal is to ensure that every member of our community is proficient in utilizing this technology to its full potential, enhancing both their academic
history of developmentally disabled people of African heritage. Even though this event is free to attend, families are encouraged to register. For more information on all the programs OKC has to offer, visit okc.gov/ parks and click “Browse Programs.”
and professional legal endeavors.” Bloomberg Law received nearly 50 applications from 35 schools across over 20 states that were evaluated by a panel of internal and external experts, including Bloomberg Law analysts and industry authorities from all segments of the legal ecosystem. This year, inspired by the upcoming NextGen Bar Exam, the program’s call for submissions asked schools to share innovations aimed at teaching students foundational lawyering skills. Innovations submitted for consideration were grouped into four categories: changing pedagogy, beyond the law, immersive experience, and career pathing. The 2023-2024 Law School Innovation finalists were recognized based on the criteria of innovation and impact on students and the legal industry.
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OPINION O UR S TAND “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.
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Happy Valentine’s Day OKC FRIDAY loves its readers and advertisers! Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to express feelings of love. Greeting cards and heart-shaped chocolate boxes are traditional gifts, as are red roses. Most people know how and why Valentine’s Day is celebrated, but few may know the person behind the holiday’s name. The Catholic Church recognizes three different martyred individuals with the name Valentine, who each may hold ties to the Valentine’s Day celebration. The name Valentine comes from the Latin “Valentinus,” which means “worthy, strong or powerful.” The name was a common moniker at the time. It is not known just
how many Valentines were around in that era, but historians believe there were many. According to the Catholic Education Resource Center, the following three Valentines share February 14th as their feast days. The historical records are sparse, but here’s what is known about these men. 1. One St. Valentine was a priest and physician in Rome. He comforted the martyrs during the persecution of Emperor Claudius II. This Valentine was arrested and condemned to death by beheading for his faith. 2. Another St. Valentine was the Bishop of what is now Terni, located 60 miles from Rome. He also was arrested and beheaded under Emperor Claudius II.
Dear Wise Elder: What is the Multisector Plan on Aging, and how will it help me? Dear Multisector: Our population is aging. We are each aging. We need an aggressive, ten-year plan with input from every sector of the state. The Multisector Plan on Aging is an approach that engages public, private, and other organizations to work together to improve the lives of older Oklahomans – specifically those 60 and older. The plan will enable and empower us to prepare our communities for the future, giving every person the confidence to age well.
3. The third St. Valentine suffered martyrdom in Africa, but not much else is known about him. Historians are unsure which Valentine inspired Valentine’s Day or if the day is meant to commemorate each of them. Stories about Valentine and his actions helping the faithful are used interchangeably. According to Britannica, although the Roman Catholic Church continues to recognize St. Valentine, he was removed from the General Roman Calendar in 1969 because of the lack of reliable information about him. In addition to being the namesake behind Valentine’s Day, he is the patron saint of lovers, epileptics and beekeepers.
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Middle School MATHCOUNTS Team shows off their recent awards. From left: Front row, Srinika Saravanamuthu '28, Alfred Snipes '26 and Andrew Bessonov '27; middle row, Alex Winland ’29, Haroon Mir '29 and Olivia Dernaika '29; and Ttop row, Yahya Latif '28 and Adam Dernaika '28
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s mid-winter break approaches, Chargers have been focused on academics, both inside and beyond the classroom. • As the Upper School Academic Bowl placed sixth in the State Academic Bowl Championship, Middle School math students participated in the recent American Fidelity MATHCOUNTS competition. The Heritage Hall team, consisting of Andrew Bessonov ’27, Srinika Saravanamuthu ’28,
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HALL HAPPENINGS Yahya Latif ’28 and Adam Dernaika ’28, won first place in the competition. After the live Countdown Round, in which the top 10 scoring students compete against each other two at a time, Andrew Bessonov placed as the first place
individual. Srinika Saravanamuthu also placed in the top 10, as the seventh place individual. Congratulations, Chargers! • In the Middle School, students in the Called To Lead class welcomed Senior Class President Lainey Portman to hear about her experience leading the Class of 2024. She encouraged students to get involved in their student council and other Charger committees.
• In the Lower School, kindergartners celebrated the 100th day of school on Friday, Feb. 2, by dressing up as centenarians to perform a song at Charger Shine. In honor of their senior night, Charger basketball and Charger pom seniors visited Charger Shine Friday morning to watch the kindergartners’ performance and greet the Lower Schoolers. Finally, we wish good luck to the Charger swim team at regionals — go, Chargers!
February 9 Kate Abernathy Bobbie Bigelow Reba Blevins Crystal Burgess Steve Gardosik Deana Gray Nicole Green Don Lowery Fred Morgan Michelle Rolle Jay Schallner Bonnie Thomas February 10 Wade Brawley Emily Chancellor Erin Chancellor Laura Beth Dunlap George Farha Aaron Gwartney Leslee Lehr Paty Minick Gaynelle Seager February 11 David Burke Tricia Crawford Austin Hurtt Debbie Stout Jensen Paige Nichols Kaylee Powell Katherine Shadid Marguerite Wildman February 12 Megan Brisch Karen Jo Haas Harriet Henricks
Lily Katherine Hufnagel Sherrie Kite Janet Kristic Abraham Lincoln Jamie Paul Jenna Paul Ward Ward February 13 Lori Gilson Creig Haddon Reesa Hembree Sharon Meyers Mary Porterfield Sue Shellabarger Tom Smith Dr. Don Swearingen Nick Wilson February 14 Brooke Barrowman Dan Burns Taylor HockeMeyer Thomas Lynn, Jr. Jon Maguire Robin Mason Susie Olah Tim Stone Beth Wells Susan Zabel February 15 Kelly Brewer David Gillogly John H. Greer Jay Musgrove Jeffrey Potts Geoff Stallings Mark Stallings
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Panther academic teams finds success
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’ve been attending school academic teams since fifth grade, and this my second year with the Putnam City North team. It’s taught me numerous valuable things, brought me closer to my peers, and helped me gain confidence in our abilities. Our coach, Kelly Malahy, and my teammates Ryan Thompson, Henry and Herman Carnott, Victoria Nwankwo, Nicole Gee, and Dallen Hunt are all invaluable to the team. Within Academic team, members can specify in numerous different subjects as broad and niche as they want. Sophomore Ryan Thompson specifies in History and Geography. “The team has been performing great; I’ve been enjoying it,” he commented. Senior Victoria Nwankwo specifies in Current Events and Science.
by Corinna Conant PANTHER PROGRESS “I’ve seen myself grow a lot throughout this year. The youthfulness of the team has surprised and blown me away with how well we work together, and how smart and collaborative we are for being freshmen and sophomores,” Nwankwo said. This is Malahy’s fourth year coaching academic team. “I'm very pleased with our team's performance. I think we’re really coming together. People are diving into their specialties and we’re working really well together,” she said of the team’s companionship. The Academic Team
competes in multiple things all school year long, aside from the OSSAA Academic Team. Coming up this season, we have an area tournament (all grades), froshmore (for ninth and 10th grade only), an online tournament, and a few invitationals. Thompson is “excited, but a little nervous” for area, while Nwankwo is “confident in our ability.” She elaborated, “I know we’ll do very well as a team. I’m not worried at all.” At area, there will be different opponents from different parts of the state, including teams that have won state before. The team is on edge, anxious to go against the best of the best. Unlike other sports, academic team focuses on building one’s own set of knowledge. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Bears crown homecoming royalty by Gabby James
Homecoming Queen Makayla Johnson and Homecoming King Ivan Garcia.
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inter/spring sports homecoming is completed and we have a new homecoming king and queen, Makayla Johnson and Ivan Garcia. Members of the court were freshmen representatives, Malcolm Edd and Aniyah Barrow; sophomore representatives, Jeyson Esmili and Anasia Little; junior representatives, Shahir Rahimi and Jillian Lemos; king candidates, Ja’Mere Hill, Isaiah Ramahn and Erick Wilson; queen candidates, Cyriah Roberson, Jamiera Washington, Jayla Lawson and Yaquelin Loera.
The week was filled with fun dress up days and activities. Our theme was A Week on the Bayou. The Mardi Gras theme included great decorations, activities with Louisiana flair, and dress up days as a tribute to the movie “The Princess and the Frog.” Fun was had by teachers and students alike. • John Marshall Sen-
iors are filling out their FAFSA in preparation for attending college next year. There have been changes to the FAFSA and we were all learning together. We have three additional FAFSA nights and are excited to guide our seniors and parents to make this next step towards secondary education. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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SHELBYS From Page 1 thought they would reside outside of Oklahoma. “I got cured of wanting to live somewhere else,” she said. “I was just so happy to be here with my family and friends. “I was so happy to be back.” Cindi would go to work for Ruth Meyers and Mike started a career with IBM. The pair waited 14 years to have children and then welcomed two daughters — now Cathleen Greegan and Chloe Cumbie, who are now 35 and 33 respectively. Cathleen, an attorney, and her husband, Andrew, a petroleum engineer live in Edmond, like her parents. They have two daughters, Clara, 4, and Cate, 18 months. Chloe, is a corporate communications director, and her husband, Colton, who is a land man, live in Boston, Mass. Mike cited a couple of other reasons he believes have helped keep their marriage strong. The first is sharing faith. “That’s helped us through the hard times,” he said. Also, both are natives of Oklahoma. “We’re proud to be from Oklahoma,” Mike said. “That plays into it, too.” “I think it really helps when you are each others’ best friend,” Cindi added. Cindi reps Lela Rose and Pearl by Lela Rose. Mike is retired but is ready to help when Cindi needs assistance. In their free time, they enjoy reading, music, streaming movies, the OKC Ballet, family, traveling and, of course, helping out with the granddaughters.
From left, son-inlaw Andrew, granddaughter Clara, granddaughter Cate and Cathleen Creegan and Cindi and Mike Shelby.
Above: Cindi and Mike Shelby backpack for four months across Europe. At left: Mike and Cindi with daughter Chloe and son-in-law Colton Cumbie.