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The champs! The NCA awarded the Bishop McGuinness performance cheer team a national championship at the competition in Dallas. The team includes: Twirler Bridgy McCollum, Jada DunningCarbin, Avary Cronic, Lily Lashley, Pyeatt Rivera, Addie Pitman, Katelin McDonald, Allie Scholze, Kyla Reid, Avry Howard, Jaida Gatimu, Lily Cunningham, Rylan Turner, Keeley Harbison, Gigi Perdue, Olivia Dunham, Avery McIntire, Grace Grimes, Bellah Foster, Grace Abel, Maddy Martinez, Grace McDaniel, Anna LaForge, Jozie Weaver and Danica Allen. Their head coach is Mandy Gerszewski and her assistant is Karly Judkins.

Bernadette Peters is coming to the PHIL Four file for By Mark Beutler Special to OKC FRIDAY This spring, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents “An Evening with Bernadette Peters,” May 3-4 at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center Music Hall. Peters is a multiple Tony Award-winning entertainer who has dazzled audiences with her performances for more than 50 years. She is also an animal rights enthusiast, and with her friend, late actress Mary Tyler Moore, co-founded Broadway Barks. It is an organization promoting the adoption of shelter animals in New York City. Now, in honor of Peters’ birthday on Feb. 28, the

Bernadette Peters is coming to Oklahoma City to perform with the OKCPHIL May 3-4.

OKCPHIL is partnering with the Oklahoma Humane Society to offer discounted tickets to her May performances. “We love being part of the community, and giving back,” said Alexander Mickelthwate,

OKCPHIL music director. “I worked with Bernadette many years ago and we both love animals. So this will be a meaningful way to give our patrons a See OKCPHIL, Page 7

OU’s Order of the Owl to include five alumni The University of Oklahoma College of Law is to honor five outstanding alumni at its annual Order of the Owl Hall of Fame ceremony next Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom in the Oklahoma Memorial Union on the OU Norman campus. The Order of the Owl recognizes OU Law graduates

who demonstrate leadership and service through outstanding accomplishments in their legal careers. This year’s Order of the Owl honorees are: • Jari Askins, lieutenant governor of the state of Oklahoma, • Melvin Hall, executive director, Oklahoma Human Rights Commission.

• Terence Kern, chief judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma • Clark Musser, oil and gas attorney and recipient of the Eugene Kuntz Award; and • Natalie Shirley, chair of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents. Reagan Bradford, partner in the firm of Bradford and Wilson, is

OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50

Can’t imagine life without FRIDAY By David Holt OKC Mayor OCU Law Dean One of the kindest gifts you can give someone is to make them feel special. Leland Gourley clearly understood this 50 years ago when he founded OKC FRIDAY. In FRIDAY, Mr. Gourley created a local community paper that has made thousands of people feel special, one headline at a time, one week at a time, for 2,600 issues. I began reading FRIDAY as a

teenager. In my high school years, I got my first headline, via my work with the Putnam City North mock trial team. On March 2, 2001 came my breakout moment – a front page, above-the-fold story by Gordon Walker covering my first real job serving in the U.S. House Speaker’s office. The headline read “PCN grad: Best job for a 21-yearold in Washington, D.C.” I asked a family friend back See 50, Page 7

to be honored with the Order of the Parliamentarian recognizing more recent OU Law graduates for distinguished accomplishments in the first 20 years of their legal career. Since its inception in 2011, the Order of the Owl has inducted 37 deserving OU Law alumni.

Village offices, NHills race is already over By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Voters in The Village elect new council members in Wards 4 and Ward 5 on April 2 while the race for the Ward 1 council seat in Nichols Hills is over as incumbent candidate Sody Clements, 66, once again drew no opponents and automatically retains her position on the council. Clements was first elected to the Ward 1 Nichols Hills City Council seat in 2008 and begins her sixth three-year term when sworn into office. Clements moved with her family to Nichols Hills as a youngster in 1959. Her husband Robert is a lifelong resident of Nichols Hills. They have two sons who operate the family business, Clements Foods. She has been active in the community, serving leadership positions for numerous arts, educational and church organizations. In The Village, four candidates have filed to fill vacancies when Ward 5 Councilman Sonny Wilkinson and Ward 4 Councilman Sean Cummings announced their intentions to not seek reelection. Voters choose between two candidates for each Ward during the April 2 election. Councilmen in The Village serve a two-term. In the race for Ward 4, Braxton Banks, 37, See ELECTION, Page 13

FRIDAY’s Dogs of the Week Luna Tunes (back) is an 11-year-old Catahoula and Peanut Butter (front) is a 13year-old Chihuahua/Terrier mix. These sisters live in northwest Oklahoma City with their dads, Michael and Joshua BratcherMagallanez. When not begging for treats, which they affectionately know as “bacons,” they love naps and walks in the nearby city parks. Luna enjoys shaking paws with family and friends, while Peanut is sure to let you know when the mailman has arrived at their home! Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@ okcfriday.com.

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Travel/Students

FRIDAY in Paris Sarah Anderson, Erik Salazar, Phi Nguyen and Christopher Lloyd and the famous “Moulin Rouge.” The foursome visited Paris, France. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.

Local students lauded by U of Arkansas Local students were named to the Fall 2023 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University

of Arkansas. Emerson Rowe of Oklahoma City was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists.

Taylor Schumaker of Oklahoma City was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List To qualify for the Dean's List, the following local students achieved at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours. To qualify for the Chancellor's List, students must also achieve at least a 4.00 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours.

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Sports Weekly 3A, 4A DISTRICT TOURN.

BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Cyclones, Chargers host district tourneys

Antlers dominate Piedmont in win

Five Fridayland schools embark on a quest for a state championship as they compete in basketball district tournaments this weekend. Both Casady and Heritage Hall host Class 3A district matchups on Friday, as the Cyclones take on Prague and Chargers battle Star Spencer. Mount St. Mary also competes Friday in a district doubleheader at Eufaula. In 4A, Harding Charter Prep visits Tecumseh on Friday while McGuinness ventures west to Elk City on Saturday. All girls’ games tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow at 7:30 p.m. Brackets are available at ossaa.com.

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Keyed by three players scoring in double figures, the Deer Creek boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a dominating 81-49 victory at Piedmont last Friday night. Mason Smith netted a team-best 20 points for the Antlers (15-5), while Clyde Davis Jr. grabbed 15 points and Hudson Linsenmeyer chipped in 14 points. On Tuesday, Deer Creek opened the week with a 68-58 triumph over Mustang. Linsenmeyer collected 15 points, as Davis collected 13 points and John Probey had 12 points. The Antlers hosted Capitol Hill last Tuesday to end their regular season. IRISH OUTLAST CHARGERS In a battle of Fridayland teams, McGuinness came out on top with a 55-44 win over Heritage Hall last Friday night. Cooper Bradley paced the Irish (10-12)

with 15 points and Hudson McCormick grabbed a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. On Thursday, McGuinness suffered a 60-56 loss against North Rock Creek as Bradley scored 20 points and McCormick chipped in 11 points. The Irish opened with a 42-29 triumph at Kingfisher, led by Bradley and Jett Schafer with 12 points each. Meanwhile, Heritage Hall (6-15) suffered a 49-39 loss at Community Christian last week. This week, McGuinness travels to Elk City on Saturday for a Class 4A district tournament and the Chargers host Star Spencer on Friday in a 3A district matchup. CYCLONES DOWNS EPIC CHARTER Casady ended its regular season on a positive note with a pair of wins last week. The Cyclones (12-11) cruised to a 71-50 victory against Epic Charter last Thursday. Bryson Buckingham led the way with 20 points and Payton Mitchell-Johnson chipped in 12 points. On Tuesday, Casady rolled to a 57-40 triumph over Luther. Buckingham scored a team-best 27 points and Davis Currie contributed 14 points.

KNIGHTS FALL AT CARL ALBERT In a nip-and-tuck

and Mack Gudell contributed 15 points. Last Tuesday, the Knights visited Guthrie

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McGuinness’ Cooper Bradley (15) drives against Heritage Hall’s Britt Malherbe (21) during their basketball game last Friday night.

contest, Crossings Christian suffered a 5149 loss at Carl Albert last Friday night. Three players scored in double figures for the Knights (16-5), led by Cal Furnish with 18 points. Cam Parker collected 11 points and Phoenix Woodson added 10 points. Crossings cruised to an 81-37 victory at Altus to open the week. Woodson finished with a team-best 20 points, while Furnish netted 17

in their season finale. NORMAN NORTH TOPS PANTHERS PC North endured a tough week, including a pair of road losses at Norman North and Piedmont. Khai Brown scored 16 points and Mekhi Thomas added 13 points for the Panthers (9-13) in a 52-42 setback against the Timberwolves. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

WRESTLING ROUNDUP

Regional tourneys set for this weekend Seven Fridayland wrestling teams begin their quests for a state championship as they compete in regional tournaments this weekend. Deer Creek and PC North venture to the southside of OKC for a Class 6A West regional tournament at

Westmoore. Three teams, including McGuinness, Heritage Hall and John Marshall, participate in the 5A West regional at Duncan. Meanwhile, Casady and Crossings Christian travel to Marlow in the 3A West tournament. State tournaments for all classes are set for Feb. 22-24 at State Fairgrounds Arena in OKC.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

SWIMMING ROUNDUP

Cyclones ‘excited’ to compete in 1st state meet McGuinness’ Clare Kierl (0) scored a team-best 17 points to lead the Irish in a 53-51 victory over Fridayland rival Heritage Hall last Friday.

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Irish take down Chargers Behind three players in double figures, the McGuinness girls basketball team escaped with a 53-51 victory over Fridayland rival Heritage Hall last Friday night at McCarthy Gymnasium. Clare Kierl finished with a team-best 17 points for the Irish (1211), while Victoria Ososanya grabbed 13 points and Kaylee Perkins had 10 points. McGuinness opened the week with a 54-48 loss to North Rock Creek and a 64-33 setback at Kingfisher. Meanwhile, Heritage Hall (10-11) suffered a 74-48 defeat at Class 3A No. 5 Community Christian last week. The Irish venture west to Elk City this Saturday for a 4A district tournament and the Chargers host Star Spencer on Friday in a 3A district matchup. CHARGERS TOP EPIC CHARTER Casady split a pair of games last week to end the regular season, highlighted by a 45-39

win against Epic Charter and a 55-32 loss to 3A No. 10 Luther. Trinity Boone scored 18 points and Kate Naifeh contributed 15 points for the Cyclones (8-13) against Epic. Naifeh led the way with 28 points and Grace Robey had 5 points against Luther. This Friday, Casady hosts Prague at 6 p.m. in a 3A district tournament. BEARS RUN OVER SOUTHEAST Jumping to an early lead, John Marshall held on for a 68-58 victory against Southeast last Monday. Jayla Lawson garnered 32 points to lead the Bears (3-17), while Cyriah Roberson collected 16 points and Laylonie Staley chipped in 8 points. John Marshal entertained Santa Fe South last Tuesday. EPIC CHARTER CLIPS ROCKETS In its final week of the regular season,

Mount St. Mary endured a pair of tough losses to Epic Charter and Tecumseh. Kylee Ross collected a team-best 17 points and Sienna Easly added 7 points in a 44-36 setback against Epic on Monday. The Rockets (5-15) opened the week with a 37-26 defeat to Tecumseh, as Ross and Easly netted 11 points each. Mount St. Mary travels east to Eufaula this Friday for a 3A district contest.

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Buoyed by a strong finish in the regional meet earlier this month, both Casady swimming teams are among the favorites to capture a state championship this weekend in their first year as a member of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA). “We are super excited for state,” coach Ann Palms said. “This is the fun part of our season as we qualified for regionals and now state.” The Cyclones compete in the Class 5A meet at Jenks Schools Aquatic Center. Preliminaries took place on Thursday with the event finals set for 5 p.m. Friday. Casady also boasts several swimmers who are favorites to win individual state championships. Maddy Lu currently sits as the top seed in the 200-yard individual medley (IM) and the 100 breaststroke.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS at Jenks Schools Aquatic Center Thursday, Febuary 15 Class 5A Preliminaries, 4 p.m. Friday, February 16 Class 6A Preliminaries, 10 a.m. Class 5A Finals, 5 p.m. Saturday, February 17 Class 6A Finals, 2 p.m.

The senior, who signed with Emory College in Atlanta, cruised to regional titles in both events and hasn’t lost a race this season in the breaststroke as she helped the Cyclone girls to fourth at the regional meet. “Maddy really attacks the race,” Palms told FRIDAY. “I’m very excited to see how she does at state.” Thomas Rudnicki captured a pair of gold medals in the 50 and 100 freestyles in leading the Cyclones to third place in the regional meet. Rudnicki is the No. 1 seed in the 50 freestyle and second in the 100

freestyle at state. Freshman Caroline Olszewski jumped onto the scene with a gold medal in the 50 freestyle and a silver medal in the 100 butterfly. Athletes from Harding Charter Prep, Heritage Hall, Mount St. Mary and the McGuinness boys also participate in the 5A meet. Several of them are among the favorites to win gold medals, including Harding’s Kaitlyn Simmons in the 200 and 500 freestyles; McGuinness’ John Nguyen in the 200 freestyle and 200 IM; Harding’s Jack Powell in the 500 freestyle; Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

OTHER RESULTS Panthers clobber Norman North: PC North enjoyed two double-digit wins last week, including a 73-53 triumph at Norman North and a 59-46 victory against Piedmont. The Panthers (17-5) hosted Moore last Tuesday to end the regular season. Eagles dominate Crooked Oak: Harding Charter Prep ended its regular season on a high note with a 60-16 win at Crooked Oak. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Royals sweep Dove Academy on Sr. Night Both Cristo Rey basketball teams ended their regular season with a doubleheader sweep over Dove Science Academy last Friday on Senior Night. The Royal boys (13-8) cruised to a 43-32 victory over the Rockets as three players scored in double figures. Chris Pratt and Cain Morales led the way with 12 points and Javier Munoz contributed 10 points. Seniors Sidca Walker and Miguel DeLaCruz were recognized.

Meanwhile, the Cristo Rey girls dominated Dove Science in a 53-9 triumph. A trio of seniors led the Royals (7-11) in scoring, as Keionna Tubbs collected a team-best 24 points, followed by Nyrie Mason with 14 points and Kimberley Marshall with 8 points. Cristo Rey competes this weekend at the Heartland Christian Athletic Association (HCAA) regional tournament at Destiny Christian and Crossover Prep in Tulsa.

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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS Girl Scout Cookies are coming to a location near you, as booth sales for the annual tasty treats oﬃcially begin Feb. 16. Locally, girls will be honing their communication and entrepreneurial skills as they sell cookies at locations throughout central and western Oklahoma. Con sumers can support their local troops by visiting a nearby booth through March 24. The opening of local booths coincides with the National Girl Scout Cookie Week end, Feb. 1618, when consumers are encouraged to invest in girl leaders and help them “Unbox the Future.”

THEATRE Feb. 29March 3 • Peter and the Starcatcher Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation will pre miere this production at Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St. This adult comedy is a centuryold story of how a miserable orphan comes to be the boy who would not grow up. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, “Peter and the Star catcher” explores the depths of greed, despair, the bonds of friendship, duty and

Feb. 21 – March 10 • WICKED WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a diﬀerent angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emeraldgreen skin—smart, ﬁery, mis understood, and possessing an extraordi nary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” OKC Broadway presents this original musical at the Civic Center Music Hall. Get tickets and details at okcciviccenter.com. love. Tickets are $15 per patron and may be purchased at the door or okc.gov/per formingarts. Feb. 29–March 7 • VIETGONE OKC Rep is bringing Vietgone to its Te Ata Theater, Feb. 29 March 7, an allAmer ican love story about two very new Ameri cans. Set in 1975 after the fall of Saigon, two souls col lide in this part cross country road trip, part romantic come dy. Vietgone will take audiences on a jour ney through time to reexamine a pivotal moment in American history. Get tickets at oklahomacontempo rary.org.

new production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. OCU’s ver sion of Otto Nicolai’s 1849 operatic come dy will be presented in three performanc es, Feb. 1618, by a 43piece orchestra and cast of 32. Per formances are 7:30 pm Feb. 16 and 17, with a 2 pm Feb. 18 matinee, in OCU’s Kirkpatrick Auditori um, 2501 N. Black welder. Tickets ($15 30) are available from 4052085227 or okcu.edu/tickets. A free director’s talk will be held 45 min utes before curtain of each show.

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up in St. Louis, Missouri. Her Uncle Drew took her to the race track when she was six years old, and she was lucky and won a $86 roll of two-dollar bills which she kept by her side throughout life and which indeed brought her luck. She loved to sing and began working very hard to fulfill a desire to be a star like Joni Mithell, Joan Baez and Janis Joplin. She was well on her way by gathering folk tunes and melodies of these idols as well as writing her own lyrics. Hard work, lots of luck and support of her loving relatives helped her rise to the top. Jane Smiley who had already written one Pulitzer Prize winner, A Thousand Acres, promot-

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istening to the first three songs off the 1983 Let’s Dance album is how I first discovered David Bowie: “Let’s Dance,” “China Girl,” “Modern Love.” Before that, Bowie was barely a blip. His earlier stuff was too obscure, too weird. But those three songs clawed their way through the crowded, early Eighties music landscape and lured me to the dance floor every time. It wasn’t until college that I discovered early David Bowie: Major Tom, Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust. His wild transformations into fully realized characters was magnetic. The strange but beautiful music was enticing. There was a co-ed a cappella group that sang “Space Oddity” all over campus, making Bowie’s influence virtually impossible to escape. David Bowie is the subject of the dazzling new documentary Moonage Daydream. The narration of the film is taken directly from interviews with Bowie. Throughout, he is the most articulate and selfaware artist, constantly exploring and explaining his inner most feelings, life philosophies, and evolution as an artist. And, because Bowie was a video artist from the very beginning, every portion of his life is captured in gorgeous film and video. Bowie was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, won six competitive Harry Potter In Concert Bernadette Peters OKC Ballet Shorts Mamma Mia! Mary Poppins Jersey Boys Cinderella

Grammys plus the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award, and won four MTV Video Music Awards, including the Video Vanguard Award. None of that is mentioned in the movie. Instead, the film uses unseen footage of concerts, music videos, and trips around the world combined with television and radio interviews to create a less obvious but more potent portrait of the artist navigating his career, global success, and continued relevance. Brett Morgen, the writer, director, editor, and producer of Moonage Daydream, is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker with a fabulous resume of nonfiction films. Morgen has an unmatched ability to find the kernel of truth in each of his subjects and allow that to drive the visual and narrative style of the film. His extensive resume includes On the Ropes, an Oscar nominated exploration of youth boxing; Cobain: Montage of Heck, a visual pastiche about grunge rocker Kurt Cobain, nominated for seven Emmy Awards; and, Jane, the insightful portrait of primatology scientist Jane Goodall that won Morgen his first

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ed the charm and gifts of Jodie whose name was changed to Jodie from her birth name “Jamie Ring.” She fit quotes from Gabriel Byrne, the Irish actor, into this book, “Facts are in books; if you want to know what people feel, it’s in music. All the feelings and all the music of the world can be put down in seven notes: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti.” Jodie lived that mantra and soon was on the road with her background of small town, big city, forests, trees, uncles, aunts, alcoholics, artists and twenty-five love affairs. This opened the door for her into a singing career that she could dream of for her entire life (and did). Written with feeling, Lucky is a

Emmy. Moonage Daydream recently won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Music Film after winning two 2023 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing and Sound for a Documentary, with additional nominations for Writing and Editing. It also won a Critic’s Choice Award for Editing. In the Best Music Video category, the Grammy’s awarded another legendary British band, The Beatles. The song “I’m Only Sleeping” from their 1966 album Revolver won the award for a brand new, hand-painted animation video created by British filmmaker and artist Em Cooper. Billie Eilish O’Connell and her brother Finneas O’Connell won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media with their plaintive hit “What Was I Made For,” written for the Barbie Soundtrack. Barbie the Album took home Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. And composer Ludwig Goransson won his second Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work on Oppenheimer. His first win was for Black Panther. Moonage Daydream is available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime. The Beatles’ “I’m Only Sleeping” and Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” music videos can be viewed for free on YouTube.

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book to reveal the hearts of real people during real time periods that bring out the lover in all those folk tunes and melodies of other hit artists. Her listeners loved her joy and the stories told in her music. Such is the story of a dream life from St Louis to St. Thomas to NYC, the English countryside and back again. Jodie came of age during recording studios, backstages, managing being on tour and to holding her own with the big girls. And Lucky? The readers are lucky to read such another delightful story from Jane Smiley! Thanks to Full Circle Book Store for sharing books with FRIDAY readers.

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From Page One home in OKC to pick up 20 copies. From Page 1 He later asked me why I needed 20 copies. I still can’t answer that question; I guess 20 copies were needed to match my excitement. I met Leland and Vicki Gourley a couple years later and gave them a tour of the West Wing of the White House. Through FRIDAY, they would go on to document many things about my career and life. I would feel special every time. I still do. Leland clearly understood the power of a community paper to encourage and inspire. He knew that people would feel special when they saw their names in print and he used that force for good. Vicki Gourley carries on that

OKCPHIL From Page 1 discount to her shows with the OKCPHIL, and also help our local humane society, in Bernadette's honor.” Tickets to “An Evening with Bernadette Peters” purchased between Feb.

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legacy today, along with Rose Lane and many others. What I have described is not FRIDAY’s only superpower. For 50 years, FRIDAY has stood for at least two other things – progress and unity. Whenever there has been a plan to move Oklahoma City forward, FRIDAY has been an unflinching supporter. I always know that if someone has a good idea to make OKC a better place, FRIDAY will be there to support it. FRIDAY has stood with equal resolve against division and extremism. I often state that Oklahoma City has a unique political culture. We set aside the things that might otherwise divide us - especially partisanship or ideology – and look for things on which we

20-28 are to be eligible for a 20 percent discount, using promotional code "Bernadette.” A portion of the tickets sold during that time will be donated to Oklahoma Humane Society. “We are proud to partner with Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Bernadette Peters to bring attention to the

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can agree. We don’t dehumanize each other. We embrace truth. FRIDAY supports this political culture every week. They have supported ideas and candidates from the center left and the center right. No one is demonized in the pages of FRIDAY and no one is a Republican or a Democrat – we are all Americans and Oklahomans. This ethos has been incredibly vital to our city’s success. It is something Leland and Vicki always supported; I might go so far as to say that they pioneered it. I can hardly imagine my personal and professional life without FRIDAY. I can hardly imagine Oklahoma City without FRIDAY. Happy 50th to FRIDAY and thank you to all who have made it possible.

amazing work both organizations do in our community,” said Mark Eby, OK Humane Society CEO. “The arts are an important outlet for our citizens, and animal care is vital to pets that find themselves without homes. We want to wish Ms. Peters a very happy birthday and thank her and the OKC Philharmonic for

their support of OK Humane and our animals. We can’t wait to see her perform when she comes to town!” “An Evening with Bernadette Peters” is part of the Chickasaw Nation Pops Series.” Tickets may be purchased online at OKCPHIL.org or by phone at (405) 8425387.

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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

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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 Court of Oklahoma County Room 313 before Judge Riesen and all persons interested may appear and contest the same. THE COURT FINDS AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that this notice of the hearing be given as required by law. WITNESS my hand this 25 day of January, 2024. THOMAS C. RIESEN Judge RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/Diane Watson Deputy (SEAL)

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wit: From (a) LICIA NGOC NGUYEN to (b) AEON NGUYEN; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 6 day of March, 2024 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE | OF ARISSA FAITH DIEU, | DECEASED |

/s/illegible signature CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 9, 2024; Friday, February 16, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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

IN RE: The Name of: Beatriz Yanes

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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Beatriz Yanes has petitioned to change his/her name to Beatriz Aguilar. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of April, 2024, before Judge Dishman in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Sonya Pudeore By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2024-292 IN RE: The Name of: Magdalena Rodriguez

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Magdalena Rodriguez has petitioned to change his/her name to Magdalena Laguna. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 22 day of March, 2024, before Judge Mai at 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)

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Samina Aftab Cypert has petitioned to change his/her name to Mina Grace Turnbow. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 20 day of March, 2024, before Judge Mai 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/Sonya Pudune By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2023-2370 ) ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) CANH XUAN PHAM, as next of friend of LICIA NGOC NGUYEN has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Camille Ruggiero has petitioned to change his/her name to Camille Mora. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 7 day of March, 2024, before Judge Andrews in his/her courtroom in the 359 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) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2024-277 In Re: The Name of: Roger Wayne Montgomery Jr.

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DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No CV-2024-304 IN RE: The Name of: Amanda Paige Lee

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Amanda Paige Lee has petitioned to change his/her name to Adam Orion Stone. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 18 day of April, 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/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Section 50-341of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding when Building Commission Certificates of Approval are required and Certificates of Approval for stand-alone fences, swimming pools, Accessory Buildings, and Accessory Structures; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024; Friday, February 23, 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 Van Nguyen Bryant Food Mart LLC 1715 N Bryant Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73121, an 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 Retail Beer License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Retail Beer establishment with business premises located at 1715 N Bryant Ave in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Van Nguyen Bryant Food Mart LLC. Dated this 12 day of February, 2024. /s/Van Nguyen County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Van Nguyen to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as her free act and deed. /s/Henry T Pham, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #16000385 My commission expires 01/13/2028

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Dated this 9th day of February, 2024.

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RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

IN RE: The Name of: Camille Ruggiero

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024)

In the Matter of the Application of CANH XUAN PHAM as next of friend of (child) LICIA NGOC NGUYEN to Change Her/His Name

CV-2024-237

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Roger Wayne Montgomery Jr. has petitioned to change his/her name to Quentin Hendrick Cozier. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 7 day of March, 2024, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock in courtroom 201 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.

Case No. CV-2024-275

NAME CHANGE

IN RE: The Name of: Samina Aftab Cypert

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024; Friday, February 23, 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 Five Star Fuel & Foods, LLC 2901 NW 10th St. Okla. City, OK 73107, an LLC hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Retail Beer License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Retail Beer establishment with business premises located at 2901 NW 10th St. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of North May Discount Tobacco & Foods. Dated this 9 day of February, 2024. /s/Thrivikram N Lekkala County of Collin, State of Texas. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Thrivikram N. Lekkala to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. /s/Devendra K. Patchala, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Texas #130113875 My commission expires 02/11/2027

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AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PUD-9

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 16, 2024)

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above-described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises. Dated this 5th day of February 2024.

Lots Twenty-three (23) through Twenty-seven (27) in Block Twenty-eight (28) and Block F in BUSINESS SECTION OF NICHOLS HILLS and vacated street abutting abstracted property adjudicated in Court Case #0-2004-2234 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, as shown by the recorded plat thereof.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

The subject property’s street address is 1203 Sherwood Lane, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma and is comprised of 3.9039 acres.

Proposed project: Demolition and construction of a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1810 Dorchester Drive The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills-ok.gov/159/Building-Commission. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 5th day of February 2024.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Hollie Hunt - Sam Gresham Architecture BC-2024-03 Proposed project: Construction of a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1629 Queenstown Rd The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills-ok.gov/159/Building-Commission. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 5th day of February 2024.

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1303 Huntington Avenue The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills-ok.gov/159/Building-Commission.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2024-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: Lot Seven (7), in block Ninety-Five (95), of Wilshire Section of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, as shown by the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 1712 Elmhurst Avenue. Current zoning is R-175. The applicants desire to enclose their existing porch. For the proposed enclosure the applications are seeking a 1’4’’ variance from the east side yard setback, leaving a 10’2’’ east side yard setback. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 21st day of February 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The Application will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the City Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing. The following map shows the area affected by the Application:

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 5th day of February 2024. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2024-04 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: A part of Lot Three (3), Block Thirty-five (35), Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being part of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Three (3), Block Thirty-Five (35); thence Easterly along the South line of said Lot Three (3) (said line being also the North line of Grand Boulevard), a distance of 219.36 feet; thence North 8°46’’ East a distance of 477.86 feet to a point on the North line of said Lot Three (3), which is 118.1 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot Three (3); thence North 87°08’ West along the North lone of said Lot Three (3) (said line being also the South line of Avondale Drive0, a distance of 173.7 feet to a point on a curve; thence to the left along a curve whose radius is 129.2 feet a distance of 222.7 feet; thence South along the West line of said Lot Three (3) (said line being also the East line of Nichols Road), a distance of 300 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot Three (3), being the point of beginning. The property is also known as 6911 Avondale Drive. Current zoning is E-1.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

The Application proposes to rezone and redistrict 1203 Sherwood Lane from the U-4 Church District to the R-1-75 Single-Family Residential District and permit development of it pursuant to the proposed Planned Unit Development for 1203 Sherwood Lane.

Proposed project: Construction of a main dwelling

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Notice is hereby given that Chesapeake Land Development, LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company, and owner of 1203 Sherwood Lane, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma has filed an application (the “Application”) with the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for approval of the Planned Unit Development for 1203 Sherwood Lane, for the following described property:

The applicants desire to build a new main building. For the proposed new house the applicant is seeking a 10’ variance from the west side yard setback, leaving a 70’ west side yard setback. The applicant are also seeking a front elevation variance to move the from elevation of the property from Avondale Drive to NW Grand Boulevard. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 21st day of February 2024 at 5:30 p.m. ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above-described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises. Dated this 5th day of February 2024.

Dated this 8th day of February, 2024. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2024-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed appealing an administrative official decision, or alternatively, seek a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: All of Lot Thirty (30), in Block Ninety-six (96), of Wilshire Section of Nichols Hills, to Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 1711 Elmhurst Avenue. Current zoning is R-175. The applicants desire to appeal the City Code Official’s decision to deny the issuance of a permit for an accessory structure (Sport Court). In the event the appeal is unsuccessful, the applicant is seeking a 1’6’’ variance from the west side yard setback, leaving a 4’6’’ west side yard setback. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 21st day of February 2024 at 5:30 p.m. ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above-described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises. Dated this 5th day of February 2024.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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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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Even now, Cathy’s championing something wonderful By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Cathy Cummings passed away last weekend, yet instead of mourning her passing let’s celebrate how lucky Fridaylanders were to call her neighbor and friend. Cathy’s husband and current Ward 4 Village Councilman Sean Cummings shared her passing on social media and told us, “Beyond her beauty, I married her for her remarkable personality. Cathy’s positivity was unparalleled, bringing out the best in everyone she encountered.” He’s right.

Cathy represented her Ward 4 constituents in The Village with abounding energy and infectious enthusiasm. She served on the city council just prior to her husband’s term, representing her neighbors as councilman, vicemayor and mayor while championing projects to better her adopted hometown. She loved The Village as much as she loved her hometown of Kansas City, Mo. Today brand-new sidewalks throughout The Village lead residents to beautiful city parks that dot the city. Cathy championed that. Festivals in Duffner Park, outdoor yoga classes and children’s bicy-

cling clubs. She championed those, as well. She was a people person. A visionary. Thousands experienced her charm as she greeted dinner guests to Vito’s Ristorante, her popular Italian restaurant next to husband Sean’s pub on May Avenue. They loved the personal attention she showered upon them. It came easy for her. She made people feel special. Cathy cared. That’s why she was so active. She ran for public office, made friends everywhere and volunteered her time. And even now, she’s championing something wonderful. “In honor of her generous

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spirit, please consider contributing to a fund that will go toward unpaid lunch bills in local Oklahoma schools,” Sean has asked in remembrance of his beautiful Cathy. He said this was, “an initiative close to Cathy’s heart and reflects her dedication to improve her community and beyond.” One can only imagine the glorious chorus of angels that welcomed Cathy to heaven. A GoFundMe Account has been set up in Cathy’s name on Sean’s Facebook page. They hope to raise $15,000 to help hungry school children. We hope they surpass that goal. For Cathy.

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Blessed Carlo Acutis compiled a display of Eucharistic miracles which was displayed at Bishop McGuinness.

Eucharistic miracles exhibit visits in BMCHS chapel

n exhibit of the Eucharistic miracles compiled by Blessed Carlo Acutis was displayed in the Frassati Chapel at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. Acutis was an Italian teenager who died in 2005 after creating a website documenting Eucharistic miracles from around the world. “What's unique about him is he is a 21st century saint and so he understands the world that we live in more so than those saints from the 19th, 18th, 17th Centuries, but also he's a teenager,” Father Will Banowsky said. “He

by Kate Menz

IRISH ITEMS knew how to use the internet.” The exhibit consists of a collection of pamphlets explaining some of the Eucharistic miracles Acutis documented. “All this comes from a website that he built,” Banowsky said. “He knew enough about HTML and website internet infrastructure in the early 2000s to put

together this website and put it on the web.” Campus Minister Kelly Allen explained that Acutis was a modern day saint not much older than high school students today. “As just a middle school, early high school kid, he started making a website about Eucharistic miracles because he was like, ‘I think these are cool; everyone should know about them,’ so he started making this website about them,” Allen said. Acutis lived a normal life up until age 15 when he was diagnosed with an untreatable

leukemia. He died at 15-years-old on Oct. 12, 2006. “He was just the kid at school who everyone thought was a nice kid,” Allen said. “You know, he was a real caring kid, very sweet and stuff like that.” Now, Acutis is called “blessed” after being beatified in 2020. “He's on his way to almost full sainthood, and he is the patron saint of the internet now,” Allen said. Banowsky explained that Acutis was a good example of a normal teenager who showed that people today can achieve holiness.

February 16 Jim Alexander David Frick Buck Howard Teresa Koeppe Jayne Reddington JoAnn Schlegel Christopher Sturm James F. Voyles, III February 17 Jessica Fox Tanner Hanstein Karen Killam Gary Longaker Khaleesi MacDonald Matt Manoles Craig Owen Tom Roe Rose Rahal Mark Shreve Jim Williston February 18 Karen Arms Jayna Blackburn Glenda Carnes John Hankins Zach Hunter Gale Mueller Glenda Rollins Hunter Stack Brooks Walker “Bee” Workman

February 19 Otis Danielson Karen Gallagher-Reed Genevieve Lienke Matha Pat Upp Donnie Webb February 20 Aimee Baysinger Barbara Jett Blake Keeton David Kennedy Donald L. Miller Michael Romero February 21 Toni Conrady Mary Ann Harroz Clark Hibbard Wallace Latham Lance McCasland Parker Sturm Sean Turpen Jennifer Witherby Scott Witherby February 22 Andrew Cook Willie Gauthier Jason Lepak Kambi Madd Susan Martin Christy Theisen Dr. Bob Van House Stevanna Wolfard

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Students/Friday Society

Pep Club’s 2024 Beau and Belle, seniors Evan Hulse and Leah Hughes, take a moment to pose during the Pep Club Winter Dance.

- Photos by Gina Nichols

From left: Enjoying Chocolate Decadence are Elyse Bradley, Jackie Arnold, Amanda Chaney and Jaimie Lopez. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Automobile Alley Association.

Chargers celebrate Senior Week

eritage Hall seniors celebrated Senior Week Feb. 5-8. Coordinated by Senior Week officers Katherine Cook ’24 and Kalen Sirls ’24, the class of 2024 enjoyed a short week of seniorrelated activities before the start of mid-winter break. The week kicked off with the traditional senior luncheon in which the senior class gathered for a celebratory lunch and class photo, unified by their signature matching sweatshirts. After the school day, the seniors played a nostalgic game of dodgeball together in the McClendon Athletic Center. On Tuesday, Chargers dressed in the theme of the careers to which they aspire, with professions ranging

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HALL HAPPENINGS from news broadcaster, to veterinarian, to lawyer. On Wednesday, seniors cheered on three senior athletes, Dane Francis, Rashaud Smith and Jordyn Harris, at the National Signing Day assembly to honor their commitments to Rose State College, East Central University and Emporia State University, as well as their dedication to their athletic and academic careers. Thursday, the fourth and final day before mid-winter break, was commemorated by the seniors dressing as

their Lower School selves. •At the Pep Club dance on Saturday, Feb. 3, the belle and beau were crowned in honor of their Charger spirit, involvement in campus events and athletics, outstanding character, and academic excellence. Leah Hughes ’24 was named this year’s belle, and the title of beau went to Evan Hulse ’24. Congratulations to these two deserving students! In the Lower School, pre-k celebrated the 101st day of school on Thursday, Feb. 8 by dressing up as Dalmatians and Cruella De Vil and making “dog treats.” First graders also had a big week with their performance of the first grade musical, “Spaced Out.”

Chocolate Decadence is a sweet evening

Above: Alison Bridgmon, Marci McCloskey and Brenda Reimche. At left: Courtney Walker and Amber Daniels. Delectable, sweet, chocolate culinary delights were created by restaurants in Automobile Alley. Attendees had the opportunity to savor one-of-a-kind raffle items, live music and entertainment!

Business/From Page One

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Randy McDaniel joins the staff of BancFirst R

andy McDaniel, former Oklahoma State Treasurer, has joined BancFirst as senior vice president, business development. In this role, McDaniel is responsible for driving growth of the full suite of services provided by BancFirst, including trust services and treasury management products. McDaniel offices in the BancFirst Tower in downtown Oklahoma City. David Harlow, BancFirst Corporation CEO, said, “We’re pleased to welcome Randy to the BancFirst team. Randy’s broad financial experience and expertise gained through his years in both the private and public sectors will prove valuable to both current and prospective customers.” With more than 30 years of experience in the financial sector,

Positive Tomorrows hires Sara Jacobson McDaniel brings a wealth of knowledge to BancFirst. After receiving a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Oklahoma, McDaniel earned a master’s degree from Cambridge University before starting his career in finance. He was a successful financial advisor for more than 20 years and holds a certificate in public treasury management from the National Institute of Public Finance at Pepperdine University. McDaniel served for 11 years in the Oklahoma Army National Guard, where he rose to the rank of Captain. He was elected to six terms in the Oklahoma

ELECTIONS From Page 1 faces Dona Rice-Johnson, 59, to fill the open seat. Banks has been a resident of The Village since 2015. He is the proprietor of a hair salon in Oklahoma City and is a barber instructor at a local hair school. He is currently a current member of The Village Planning and Zoning Commission.

House of Representatives and was chairman of the Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. McDaniel was Oklahoma State Treasurer 2019- 2023 and most recently held the position of Chief Deputy Treasurer during the transition of the current treasurer, Todd Russ. McDaniel is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma and Leadership Oklahoma City. He was the recipient of the 2022 Presidential Volunteer Service Medal for culmination of community volunteerism and years of honorable military and public service. McDaniel currently serves on the board of

Rice-Johnson, a life-long resident of The Village, is retired from teaching math in Oklahoma City Public Schools. She has previously been a candidate for the Ward 4 council seat and a candidate for House District 83. Rice is a graduate of John Marshall High School and has attended the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma. The Ward 5 race sees John Allen, 45, and Kara Tam-

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the Oklahoma Council of Economic Education. “I couldn’t be happier to join BancFirst and work alongside their stellar management team. I look forward to leveraging my financial experience to drive the continued growth of BancFirst,” said McDaniel. “I am proud to be a part of such a reputable organization which has contributed significantly to the vibrancy and economic prosperity of Oklahoma.”

Walts, 46, run for the open seat. Allen has lived in The Village since 2015 and has served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for six years. His experience is in project management and process improvement. Tam-Walts lists herself as an award-winning event planner, project manager, philanthropist and community leader. She is a notary public, analyst and accounts payable

Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma’s only private, tuitionfree school and social services agency specifically serving families experiencing homelessness, has welcomed new staff member Sara Jacobson to its leadership team. Jacobson leads the organization’s fundraising and marketing efforts as director of development. “We are thrilled to welcome Sara to our team,” said Positive Tomorrows President and CEO Margaret Creighton. “She has a wealth of expertise and a genuine passion for making an impact in the lives of others.

specialist. Tam-Walts has volunteered her time to help organize The Village Fall Festival and Halloween events. City Council candidates in Nichols Hills and The Village must live in the Ward they seek to represent. Registered voters of The Village cast ballots in both races as residents vote at-large to elect council members. City Council members in The Village receive $25 per month compensation. Nichols Hills has a history

“Sara will be a terrific asset to our organization as we continue to grow.” Jacobson comes to Positive Tomorrows after a 20-year career at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, most recently serving as the executive director of volunteers and philanthropy. She is a certified fundraising executive and holds an MBA from the Gene Rainbolt Graduate College of Business at the University of Oklahoma. “I've found the most professional purpose and success when I’ve been able to raise funding and offer extraordinary experiences to kids through creative community collaborations,” Jacobson said. “I look forward to continuing to support children and families at Positive Tomorrows.”

of low voter turnout for its municipal elections. Current Nichols Hills Council members have held their council seats an average of 16 years. Councilman Peter Hoffman was elected to his Ward 2 seat in 2007 and Ward 3 councilman Stee Goetzinger was first elected in 2011. The offices of mayor and vice mayor are rotated between city council members in both Nichols Hills and The Village.

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VillagesOKC workshop to address gut health VillagesOKC continues it’s free daylong workshop focused on senior health with “Listen to Your Gut” on Feb. 21. The workshop at the Metro Technology Center, 1900 Springlake Dr. is to feature two speakers, a light lunch and resource tables. Presented by VillagesOKC, the lead sponsor is CompleteOK Home Health and Hospice. Gut health refers to the health of the entire digestive system and the health of the microorganisms living in the digestive tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. When you eat food or drink liquid, your body breaks those items down into nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, etc.) as they travel through your digestive tract. Debbie Ozment, DDS, MS, is to address “Vitality Takes Guts: How Your Microbiome Impacts Health.” Gut microbiome is the collection of all the bacte-

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CANDACE STURLIN

ria that live within the gut. Candace Sturlin, PA-C, will be speaking on “It’s All About the Gut: A Guide to Better Health, Wellness, and Longevity.” Contrary to what many people believe, not all bacteria are threats to health. In fact, the gut microorganisms are critical to many of the body’s processes, and when these bacteria are healthy, they have a huge positive impact on our overall health. However, chronic inflammation can accelerate disease progression. Dr. Ozment is committed to early diagnosis and intervention of

periodontal disease to positively affect not only the mouth, but the entire body. According to Dr. Ozment, gum disease is an early warning of larger disease problems: heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis among other afflictions. She has been a private-practice dentist since 1985. A graduate of Oklahoma University College of Dentistry, she served as adjunct faculty there for seven years. Dr. Ozment completed a Masters' degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida

Morsani College of Medicine and is a Diplomate with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Trained at Mayo Clinic, she is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Candace Sturlin has extensive training and over 21 years of experience in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging, Emergency Medicine, Urology and Sexual Medicine. A graduate of Southern Nazarene University, she earned a Master of Science as a Physician Associate with Distinction from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center College of Medicine. She joined Total Healthcare Partners and Wellness and Longevity in 2010 working along side Dr. Paul Rothwell to promote individuals living healthier lives through wellness to reduce sickness. Registration for the free workshop is required on the VillagesOKC events calendar (www.villagesokc.org/calendar) or by calling (405) 9906637.

Super Bowl hosts and hostesses: Dan Purris, Vicki Garner, Janda Lemons and Dr. Joe Fallin. A group got together to watch the big game, commercials and the half time show.

Super Bowl fun SiSi Adl and Dr. Ron Sutor cheer on their team.

Dennis Bradford and Dr. John Ainsworth enjoy the party.