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Casady unveils $7.5 mil project

Co-Chairmen Stephanie Naifeh and Kylee Claire Rainbolt prepare for the 2022 Ballet Ball: The Golden Age. The honors the ballet’s 50th Anniversary season. The theme is a nod to old Hollywood glamour.

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer A $7.5 million expansion and renovation to the Loeffler Primary Division Building on the Casady School campus breaks ground this summer in The Village.

Jim Bonfiglio, business manager of the Episcopal-affiliated school, shared plans of the 7,500-square-foot expansion to the building during the recent meeting of The Village city council. The building is designed to total 19,000 square feet when completed The Loeffler Primary Division Building was first opened in 1969 and has served generations of families with an open floor plan suited to fulfill Casady’s Montessori-based mission. The expansion project includes four new classrooms, four outdoor classroom areas, a support room for visiting therapists and tutors, community meeting room for faculty, staff and parents and an indoor morning court with windows.

The entire building is set to undergo renovations including new secondary parking and HVAC, millwork, flooring, plumbing and restroom upgrades. ADG is architect for the project with construction by Smith & Pickel.

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Speeches short, dance floor to be filled for Ballet Ball The Golden Age is the theme of Oklahoma City Ballet Ball set for 7 p.m. to midnight, April 2, at the Omni Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.

All proceeds from the event benefit Oklahoma City Ballet’s programs and performances. Co-chaired by Stephanie Naifeh and Kylee Claire Rainbolt, this black-tie gala features cocktails, dinner, a live auction and dancing, plus a special performance by Oklahoma City Ballet dancers. In celebration of Oklahoma City Ballet’s 50th Anniversary season, the event honors the past presidents of the organization.

“The Ballet Ball is one of

the best events in Oklahoma City,” said co-chairman Stephanie Naifeh. “We keep the speeches short and the dance floor packed.

“We are thrilled to be at the new Omni Hotel this year which will allow us to have our biggest celebration to date.”

The Golden Age theme is a nod to old Hollywood glamour, but also inspired by Oklahoma City Ballet’s 50th anniversary season. While the organization has roots dating back to 1963, the first full season of ballet began in 1972 with help from world-famous Native American ballerina Yvonne Chouteau, her husband Miguel Terekhov and

philanthropists Eleanor and John Kirkpatrick.

“Throughout our 50-plus year history, we have had many remarkable leaders at the helm of Oklahoma City Ballet,” said Jo Lynne Jones, John Kirkpatrick executive director. “There have been highs and lows, but throughout, our volunteer board of trustees and our past presidents have given their time, resources and commitment that helped us arrive at this major milestone.”

Prior to the live auction, Oklahoma City Ballet plans to reveal its 2022/23 Season of performances to Ballet Ball guests. The ballet’s current season concludes May 6-8

with “The Sleeping Beauty” at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Individual tickets to the ball are $250 per person and sponsorships are available starting at $1,000. To purchase tickets to the Ballet Ball, visit okcballet.org/balletball, call (405) 208-8836 or email events@okcballet.org. Checks can be mailed to Oklahoma City Ballet, 6800 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73116.

For more information, tickets, and to learn about other performances, call 405-838TOES (8637), visit okcballet.org, or follow Oklahoma City Ballet on social media @okcballet.

NHills rolling toward all CNG/electric fleet of city vehicles

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Nichols Hills is inching closer to a fleet comprised totally of CNG and all-electric vehicles with the unanimous approval of two resolutions.

Councilmembers Sody Clements (Ward

One), Mayor Peter Hoffman (Ward Two) and Steve Goetzinger (Ward Three) unanimously approved the purchase of an electric Tesla Model Y sedan and a Freightliner CNG sanitation refuse truck.

Costs of the two vehicles are not to exceed $216,124.

“The 2023 Freightliner sanitation truck will be the first CNG vehicle added to our fleet,” said City Manager Shane Pate.

“The police department currently has two hybrid patrol cars. The Tesla Model Y sedan will be the city’s first fully electric vehicle.”

Nichols Hills was named recipient of a Public Fleet Conversion Grant from the Association of Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) to help reimburse costs in its effort to go all electric. The $266,121 ACOG grant will fund two charging stations at City Hall,

6407 Avondale Dr., and two charging stations at the Nichols Hills Public Works Facility, 1109 NW 75th Street.

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

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Oklahoma City Philharmonic reveals concert lineup for 2022-23 season The Oklahoma City Philharmonic is finalizing plans for a spectacular new Classic and Pops season.

“I think everyone will be so excited to see what we have planned,” said

Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev, executive director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. “Our music Director Alexander Mickelthwate has handselected a wide variety of

works our audience will enjoy, along with a line-up of phenomenal guest artists.

It will be another amazing year of high-caliber performances and entertainment.”

The season begins with

OKC plans special waste collection Oklahoma City has plans to host a special collection for unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medication, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 2, at State Fair Park.

The drop off site is on the south side of the fairgrounds, east of the arena. Enter the fairgrounds from May Avenue at Gate 5 on Gordon Cooper Boulevard.

The collection is open to Oklahoma City residents only. Recyclers must bring their current City of Oklahoma City water bill stub to prove residency.

Syringes, liquids, inhalers, tire rims, televisions and wheels are not accepted.

Businesses wanting to recycle hazardous waste should contact the state Department of Environmental Quality

at (405) 702-5100.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 1621 S. Portland Ave. accepts a wide variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round. The type of products accepted at the facility includes gasoline, automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, weed killers, swimming pool chemicals and paint-related products. The facility is open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is operated by the Stormwater Quality Division of the Public Works Department. Visit okc.gov for a list of materials the facility accepts. For more information, call (405) 682-7038.

Opening Night on Sept. 17, as the Classics series presents world-renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson at the Civic Center Music Hall.

The Classics series includes “Mahler’s Vienna,”

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“Bolero!” with guest conductor Joseph Young and legendary guitarist Pepe Romero, followed by “Nordic Soundscapes.” The See OKCPHIL, Page 13

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CASADY From Page 1 increased interest from the community for their children to attend our Primary Division,” said Bonfiglio. “Our current physical plant could not accommodate an increase in enrollment while continuing to serve our mission and meet the

needs of our children.

“This renovation and expansion will allow for an enhanced learning environment for our students with innovative programming that accommodates increased enrollment.”

In addition to administrators, the Primary Division includes 18 fulltime faculty plus five part-time assistants.

Bonfiglio said interest

in Casady’s Primary Division has consistently increased over the past five years.

“This uptick in inquiries and applications were indications that expanded enrollment was necessary for our community,” he said. “We doubled our enrollment for our youngest program and added a modular building to house the classrooms while allowing us to expand our other PreK and Kindergarten classes three years ago.

“With this temporary solution in place, we outlined our fundraising initiatives, developed the expansion and renova-

A $7.5 million expansion and renovation to the Loeffler Primary Division Building on the Casady School campus breaks ground this summer. tion plans, and began design work on a permanent solution,” he added.

The school is set to break ground on Monday, June 6 with “Plan A” having students in the expanded and renovated building in January 2023. A “Plan B” has

students in the building in March 2023.

Bonfiglio told the council there are no plans for street closures during construction with school traffic rerouted onto Nichols Road from the school’s Learning Center.

Casady School opened in the middle of a prairie in 1947 at the intersection of Britton Road and Pennsylvania Avenue prior to the incorporation of The Village in January 1950. The school currently boasts 989 students grades Pre-K - 12 with 153 students in the Primary Division.

••• Council approves stormwater study The council unanimously approved a resolution to execute an agreement with Cowan Engineering for engineering services to perform a $59,000 stormwater inflow and infiltration study along Village Drive in the center of the city.

Much of the city’s sewerage system was built in in the 1950s and 60s and as the system has aged, an increasing amount of stormwater has infiltrated the sewerage system resulting in the overflow problems.

Cowan Engineering has

been contracted to perform a preliminary planning and system evaluation, an infiltration and inflow study, and provide recommendations and estimated costs for construction to improve the system.

The city has been experiencing sanitary sewer issues in the vicinity of Carlton Way and Village Drive when, during periods of wet weather, some manholes overflow when the system fills up with stormwater. Other manholes on Village Drive near the Hawthorn neighborhood also tend to overflow.

The council hopes to begin the study prior to spring rains to be able to measure dry weather and wet weather sewerage flows to formulate a plan of action.

“The report will provide guidance on what needs to be done,” said City Manager Bruce Stone. “This study will be for the central drainage basin of the city, not including west of May or east of Penn, although there is some overlap between the areas.

“The council intends to allocate the remaining $835,000 American Rescue Plan funds to begin system improvements to reduce the inflow and infiltration of storm water into the system,” he said. “This is likely to be a multi-year plan and could cost much more than $835,000.”

Stone said the study is set to start soon with a report and recommendations brought to the council by the end of the summer.

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NHILLS From Page 1 in an OG&E-sponsored program to help us set goals to convert our fleet to electric,” he said. “The city’s electric vehicle transition plan should be complete near the end of 2022. The Tesla sedan has been ordered, but the city does not anticipate it will arrive until December 2022.

“The electric vehicle will be issued to Police Chief Steven Cox,” he added, “but we will put the vehicle on some patrols as a test run to see if electric vehicles are a good fit for the rest of the

Nichols Hills Police Department.

“The CNG sanitation truck is a part of our ACOG grant,” said Pate. “The new electric police car is funded with city funds set aside for police vehicle replacement and will use the charging stations funded in part by the ACOG grant.”

••• Fire Station receives major renovations As work continues on a total remodel of the Nichols Hills Fire Station, the council unanimously approved nearly $450,000 to Jenco Construction for the Fire Station Addition and Renovation project. Renovations at

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the administrative office side of City Hall are also included with updates to the City Clerk work area. The city architect verified quantities and recommended approval to be paid from 2020 General Obligation Bonds and other funds.

The project includes the addition of a training room/lecture hall, office spaces, command center and restrooms. The renovations to the existing fire station are a complete interior renovation.

“The space will include an area for the public to receive blood pressure checks, more private sleeping areas, expanded locker space

and a new kitchen,” Pate said. “All of these improvements are past the demolition phase.

This week the walls are getting painted and new cabinets installed at City Hall.”

City Hall received major renovations in 2016 leaving the fire station and a small portion of City Hall in need of updates.

“The fire department was in need of additional training and office space,” he said.

“These improvements will go a long way to help accomplish their training goals.”

The improvements to both the fire station and City Hall should be complete by August.

Irrigation improvements in process at Hefner golf After more than 50 years, the irrigation system on the south golf course at Lake Hefner is getting a much-needed upgrade.

The current system was installed in the 1950s and has multiple leaks, discontinued replacement parts and numerous valves that don’t work properly.

The new irrigation system will reduce water consumption, improve system maintenance and enhance the overall condition of the golf course.

The south course will be closed through July or August during the installation.

“There is a possibility that nine holes will

reopen as the project is completed in phases,” said Sean Simpson, golf trust specialist for the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department.

“The benefits of this project will be outstanding,” said Brad Sliauter, director of golf of Lake Hefner Golf Course. “The newer

system will allow us to better manage weed control and chemical application to the golf course and improve overall turf conditions.”

Booster

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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS April 28 • Tatas & Tinis Please join Oklahoma Project Woman for an evening filled with sig­ nature drinks, live music from Avenue, small bites and fun with friends at Park House at Myriad Gar­ dens from 6–9 pm.

For more information visit oklahomaproject­ woman.org.

April 30 • Premiere Party deadCenter is going back to summer camp for one night only on Saturday, April 30. For this year's Season Pre­ mier, formally known as the Kick­Off Party, they’re going to Camp Trivera ­ Wet Hot American Summer style! This 21+ event includes nostalgic summer camp experi­ ences with a deadCen­ ter twist, such as fire­ side performances, TWIGGS and DJ Dee­ rock, a viewing of Wet Hot American Summer under the stars, and so much more. You and your group can choose to stay the night in Camp Trivera lodging to really hone in on the summer camp experience. Tick­ ets are on sale at dcsummercamp.even­ tive.org or visit dead­ centerfilm.org for more details.

May 6 • American Tourist American Tourist is

Oscars, Film Rebates, and More

Annual LitterBlitz campaign kicks off across the metro OKC Beautiful is recruiting volunteers for the annual LitterBlitz campaign, where volunteer groups across the city team up to pick up litter in the community. LitterBlitz teams clean up one site, one time, during the April LitterBlitz campaign. Each team selects the location and the day to hold your cleanup. If a group needs a recommendation of a location, OKC Beauti­ ful helps identify a location in need of a cleanup. Trash bags, gloves, and safety tips are provided to teams. To register a LitterBlitz group, visit okcbeautiful.com/programs/lit­ terblitz or email natalie@okcbeautiful.com.

Upward Transitions’ annual fundraising event that supports its programs to serve central Oklahoma.

Each year, guests head to a new themed “des­ tination.” American Tourist – Hello Austin! promises to be a boot­ stomping good time featuring BBQ with all the fixins for guests; musical talent; live and online auctions; wine, bourbon, and jewelry pulls; and its tradition­ al Fund­A­Cause activi­ ty to support its Com­ munity Outreach Pro­ gram. The event is from 6:30­11 pm at the Historic Farmers Public Market. More details at upwardtran­ sitions.org.

THIS WEEKEND March 24­27 • Shrine Circus Head to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in OKC for the annual India Shrine Circus in the Jim Norick Arena.

From high­flying acro­ batics and clowns to

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lions, tigers and ele­ phants, enjoy the thrill and spectacle of a three­ring circus.

Details at okcfair­ grounds.com.

March 26 • History is Relevant The OKC National Memorial & Museum hosts a free event shar­ ing the important les­ sons from the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Feder­ al Building and how those lessons are still relevant today. The Memorial will be joined by Ronald C. White, one of today’s most astute biogra­ phers of Abraham Lin­ coln with his latest book, Lincoln in Private from 10:30­11:30 am at the museum.

White’s talk will focus on Abraham Lincoln: Wisdom for Today using examples of Lin­ coln’s personal ideas and words that address issues in our divided nation today. Register online at MemorialMu­ seum.com.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Backstreet Boys ­ Pearl Jam ­ Shawn Mendes ­ Keith Urban ­ Zoo Amphitheatre: AJR ­ Matchbox Twenty ­ Goo Goo Dolls ­

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This is a time for celebration! The Oscars have arrived. The Sylvester Stallone television show is looking for local background actors. And, our city council just passed the first ever Oklahoma City Film Incentive Program.

That’s right. The Oklahoma City council voted last week to approve a new incentive program to lure more film and television productions to our city. The program offers rebates of up to 10% on qualified expenses like construction, catering, hotels, restaurants, editing, post production, sound stages, and other costs approved by the city.

The municipal rebate can be used in conjunction with the state rebate. To qualify, productions are required to hire at least 50% of their crew locally.

Several local film industry professionals were involved in the discussions. But the effort was led by assistant city manager Aubrey McDermid, economic developer Cathy O’Connor, and Cynthia Reid and Jeff Seymour from the Oklahoma City Chamber. Together, they researched and vetted the best plans, ultimately creating a film incentive program that is good for both the city and the filmmakers.

The Tulsa King, the new Paramount + television series filming in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, is looking for extras and background actors. The days are long and quiet, with little access to your phone, so prepare to read a book. But you also get a front row

Civic Center Music Hall: Madagascar Musical ­ Bob Dylan ­ Other Events/Shows/Awards: Future Voices Ballet ­ Brave Ball ­ Distant Thunder ­ Ballet Ball: The Golden Age ­

seat to watch Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone, launch the hottest new show on television. To learn more, go to www.freihofercasting.com/ and click on the yellow button that says “Untitled Tulsa Project.”

The Oscars are finally here. The 94th annual Academy Awards will be handed out this Sunday night at 7:00 pm on ABC. Below are my predictions for the winners in every category.

Best Picture, CODA; Director, Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog; Actor, Will Smith, King Richard; Actress, Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye; Supporting Actor, Troy Kotsur, CODA; and, Supporting Actress, Ariana De Bose, West Side Story.

The science fiction epic Dune is poised to sweep the technical categories as well as score, including: Production Design, Patrice Vermette; Cinematography, Greig Fraser; Film Editing, Joe Walker; Sound, Mac Ruth; Visual Effects, Paul Lambert; and Original Score, Hans Zimmer. Zimmer won the Oscar in 1994 for The Lion King and has been nominated 11 other times for films including Rain Man, Gladiator, and Dunkirk.

Costume Designer Jenny Beavan should win for Cruella, which will be her third Oscar.

She also won for A

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Room with a View (1985) and Mad Max Fury Road (2015). Hair and Make-Up lead Linda Dowds, who transformed Jessica Chastain in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, will be a first time Oscar winner. But she already has three Emmy’s for her work on Grey Gardens (2009), The Kennedy’s (2011), and True Detective (2014).

In the writing categories, Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast should win Best Original Screenplay over Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza.

And, Sian Heder’s CODA should ride a last-minute surge to overtake frontrunner Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog to capture Best Adapted Screenplay.

The different Best Picture winners will include: Animated Feature, Encanto; Documentary Feature, Summer of Soul; International Feature, Drive My Car; Animated Short, Robin Robin; Documentary Short, The Queen of Basketball; and, Live Action Short, The Long Goodbye.

Finally, Best Original Song will go to Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell for their James Bond theme, “No Time to Die.” Lin Manuel Miranda would have won and completed his EGOT if he had submitted the surprise worldwide smash, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” from the Disney musical Encanto. But he submitted a different song, opening the race to the formidable slate of nominees that also includes Beyonce and Van Morrison.

And the Oscar goes to….

United Way Gala ­ Celebration of Hope ­ Shine a Light ­ OLFC Footsteps Luncheon ­ OKC Memorial Marathon ­ Matilda ­ Carousel ­ Kinky Boots ­

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OKC Zoo receives donated centrifuge machine from OBI The OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden and Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) are coming together to help save an endangered species, Asian elephants. OBI recently donated an industrial grade centrifuge machine to the OKC Zoo for its Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital.

The Zoo is committed to providing the best care possible for its animals and this specialized centrifuge machine will be used for treating its Asian elephants for the elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a naturally occurring virus that affects wild elephants and those in human care. The Zoo’s veterinary care team will use the centrifuge to prepare blood and plasma for possible transfusions during the treatment process for an elephant fighting illness. Having this centrifuge on-site also allows

the Zoo to be a resource for other AZA-member zoos caring for an elephant undergoing EEHV treatment while further supporting its commitment to EEHV research and preparedness.

“Having this invaluable tool here at the Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital enables us to save precious time when treating an elephant for EEHV and provide life-saving care such as whole blood and plasma transfusions during treatment,” said Dr. Jennifer D’Agostino, OKC Zoo’s director of veterinary services.

“Blood is a remarkable gift whether it is given person to person or elephant to elephant,” said John Armitage, M.D. president and CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “We are honored to partner with the OKC Zoo as they deliver world-class care to

their animals and research new ways to protect other species.”

EEHV is a virus that threatens the survival of our world’s elephant populations. With an approximately 60% fatality rate, EEHV is a fast-moving virus that primarily affects elephants age 15 and younger. In August 2021, the Zoo’s 3-year-old Asian elephant, Kairavi (Kai), tested positive for the EEHV1A virus, the most common strain in elephants in human care and wild populations. Kai’s medical treatments progressed from antiviral medicines and fluids to advanced stem cell treatments and whole blood and plasma transfusions from her herd members at the Zoo as well as donated blood and plasma from compatible elephants at other AZA-zoos that ultimately saved her life. Kai has made a full and remarkable recovery.

The Zoo is proud to be home to a multi-generational herd of eight Asian elephants including Asha, 27; Chandra, 25; Bamboo, 54; Rex, 53; Kandula, 20; Achara, 7; Kai, 3 and newest addition, Rama, born on January 20, 2022.

The OKC Zoo and OBI team-up needs help boosting blood supplies this spring, offering those who donate blood this month a free OBI t-shirt and one free general admission ticket to the Zoo. There is an increased need for blood donations this spring as many people are busy traveling and enjoying the warmer weather. Unfortunately, these factors have a negative impact on the blood supply. OBI needs 1,200 donors a day to maintain an adequate blood supply. Learn more or make an appointment at obi.org.

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Sports Weekly Winter sports season rewind Heritage Hall’s K.J. Evans maneuvers against Tuttle’s Hayden Brown during their 152pound match at the Class 4A state wrestling tournament. Evans posted a 9-4 decision over Brown to claim his second career state championship.

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Crossings Christian’s Evan Crotts runs the ball upcourt during a Class 4A semifinal against Kingfisher.

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Above: Heritage Hall’s Gracie Shapard competes in the 100-yard backstroke at the Class 5A state meet.

Left: Mount St. Mary’s Braeden Lloyd fires a 3-pointer against Victory Christian in the 4A quarterfinals.

At right: PC North’s Montrenee Davis muscles in for a layup during the regular-season finale against Choctaw.

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At left: Deer Creek’s Max Hamra dribbles away from traffic during a game against McGuinness in the McGuinness Classic.

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SOCCER ROUNDUP

BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Season kicks into full swing Antlers down Olathe South With less than a handful of games played so far, Fridayland soccer teams resume the unofficial second half of the 2022 season, as four squads compete in tournaments this weekend.

Deer Creek hosts its annual Deer Creek Invitational on Friday and Saturday with McGuinness also in the tournament field.

Meanwhile, Harding Charter Prep and Crossings Christian compete at the OCS tournament in Edmond and Mount St. Mary plays at Clinton.

In other games this week, PC North hosts Capitol Hill this Tuesday and visits U.S. Grant on Thursday.

Girls’ games are set for 6 p.m. followed by the boys at 8 p.m.

Following the DC Invitational, the Irish visit El Reno on Tuesday for a doubleheader starting at 5:30 p.m. for the girls and 7:30 p.m. for the boys.

Harding Prep travels

SOCCER SCHEDULE Friday, March 25-Saturday, March 26 Deer Creek at Deer Creek Invitational McGuinness at Deer Creek Invitational Harding Prep at OCS Tournament Crossings Christian at OCS Tournament Mount St. Mary at Clinton Festival Tuesday, March 29 Capitol Hill at PC North, 6 p.m.

McGuinness at El Reno, 5:30 p.m.

Harding Prep at Woodward, 5:30 p.m.

Crossings Christian at McLoud, 5:30 p.m.

Heritage Hall at Alva, 5 p.m.

Cordell at Mount St. Mary, 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 31 PC North at U.S. Grant, 6 p.m.

Crossings Christian at Douglass, 6 p.m.

Note: Girls’ game times are listed first, with the boys to follow about 20 minutes after the girls game ends.

to Woodward on Tuesday, while Heritage Hall ventures up to Alva. Crossings Christian hits the road for two games, starting at McLoud on Tuesday and ending at Douglass on Thursday.

Mount St. Mary hosts Cordell on Tuesday with the girls kicking off at 5 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m.

Antlers sweep Mustang: Both Deer Creek squads pulled off shutout victories at Mustang in their most recent outing, with the boys (3-1) winning 1-0 and the girls (2-2) cruising to a 3-0 victory.

Panthers blank Putnam City: PC North rolled to shutout wins over Putnam City.

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With two outs and a tie game, the Deer Creek baseball team came up with four runs in the top of the eighth inning to secure a 10-6 extrainnings triumph over Olathe (Kan.) South last Saturday at the Edmond Spring Break Festival.

Brett Pense opened the final frame with a walk and scored three batters later on a sacrifice fly by Brady Hamilton. Keaton Story scored on a bases-loaded balk to keep the rally going, and Taylor Tomlin finished it off with a 2-run triple.

Duncan Key, Brett McComas and Brittain Brewer belted two hits each, with Key adding an RBI triple and Brewer scoring twice and driving in a run.

Pitcher Kamden Phillips earned the win with five strikeouts and allowing two runs on six hits.

This weekend, Deer Creek is scheduled to compete at the Jenks/Broken Arrow Invitational and host a doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. Monday against Northwest Classen.

CANUTE RUNS OVER PANTHERS Unable to overcome four errors and get any offense going, PC North suffered a 5-0 loss to Canute on Saturday at the Edmond Spring Break Festival.

Haydn Thornton batted 2-for-3 with a double and Farris Shawareb singled for the Panthers (4-6).

Pitcher Jared Hinkle surrendered five runs on seven hits and struck out four in 3-2/3 innings to take the loss.

This Monday, PC North hosts Owasso in a district home-and-home series at 5 p.m. and makes the return trip to Owasso on Tuesday.

COMING UP With no games over spring break, three other Fridayland teams resume their seasons this week.

Crossings Christian and Heritage Hall are scheduled to compete at the Murray County Shootout over the weekend, while Casady travels to north Texas for a pair of Southwest Preparatory Conference counters at Dallas-Greenhill on Friday and Fort Worth-Country Day on Saturday.

On Monday, the Knights (1-2) play district home-and-home series at Chisholm on Monday and return home on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The Chargers (1-1) also visit Little Axe on Monday and host the Indians at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

The Cyclones (1-1), meanwhile, have a road game at Oklahoma Christian Academy this Tuesday in Edmond and host Harding Charter Prep on Thursday at 5 p.m.

FOOTBALL | CYCLONES APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP INTO OSSAA

Ty Prestidge to take reins of Casady football program Veteran Oklahoma high school football coach and 2014 Oklahoma Coaches’ Hall of Fame inductee, Ty Prestidge, has been named head football coach at Casady School.

Coach Prestidge will take the helm beginning this spring for the Cyclones’ Middle and Upper Division football programs.

“In our search for a coach, we were clear in our intention to find someone who has experience building a program and understands how to sustain success,” said Mike Shepherd, Casady ath-

letic director. “Additionally, we wanted a coach who plays an exciting style of football and will put our Cyclone program in a position to be successful as we anticipate a transition to the OSSAA.” Prestidge has proven to have passion as a program builder at all levels in Oklahoma high school football.

During his career, Prestidge has been involved in post-season play 26 years as a head or assistant coach, including two state title games.

Additionally, he has

coordinator at helped several stops in develop stuhis career. dent-athletes “We searched who have for a coach who received would align with State Player our Athletic Pilof the Year lars of Communihonors. Most ty, Development, recently, Character, Sportscoach manship, and Prestidge Wellness,” Shepwas the herd said. “It also offensive TY PRESTIDGE needed to be coordinator someone with a strong at Community Christian School and helped guide the understanding of communicating with the student-athRoyals to their second consecutive playoff appearance. letes. Coach Prestidge is a man of integrity who cares He has served as offensive

about his student-athletes both on and off the field.”

Casady has applied for membership in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.

The school has been a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference, which today includes 17 independent schools in Texas, for nearly 70 years.

The school has recently been granted approval to remain with the SPC as an associate member for field hockey and boys’ volleyball through the 2025-26 school year.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility.

You must answer the Petition on or before the 15 day of April, 2022, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 1 day of March, 2022.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Teresa Becker (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022; Friday, April 1, 2022; Friday, April 8, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2021-3638 In Re the Marriage of: ) Florence Pangle, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Timothy Pangle, ) Respondent. )

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility.

You must answer the Petition on or before the 9 day of May, 2022, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 15 day of March, 2022.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022; Friday, April 1, 2022; Friday, April 8, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-207

as next of friend of (child) Jordan Martin to Change Her/His Name )

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Ashley Smith, as next of friend of Jordan Martin has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Jordan Martin to (b) Jordan Lawrence; 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 20 day of April, 2022 at 9:15 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-480 In the Matter of the Application of Shauna Wallace as next of friend of (child) David Griffin Robertson to Change Her/His Name

) ) ) ) )

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Shauna Wallace, as next of friend of David Robertson has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) David Griffin Robertson to (b) David Murdock Wallace; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 5 day of May, 2022 at 2:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

DON ANDREWS CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

) )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility.

You must answer the Petition on or before the 9 day of May, 2022, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 16 day of March, 2022.

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

NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Ashley Nicole Saul has petitioned to change his/her name to Ella Noni Saul.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 14 day of April, 2022, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse.

Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022)

CV-2022-461 ) ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a)Kimberly Burkett, as next of friend of Nolan Burkett has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Nolan Jace Burkett to (b) Nolan Jace Dewberry; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Ogden of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 14 day of April, 2022 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-484 IN RE: The name of: Mary Gatlyn Anderson

CV-2022-478 ) )

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022) ORDINANCE NO. 1205 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA BY ADOPTING A REVISED AND RESTATED RETIREMENT PLAN; PROVIDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR NON-ALIENATION OF BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ACCOUNTING, ALLOCATION, AND VALUATION; PROVIDING BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIRED NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER TO AND FROM OTHER PLANS; CREATING A RETIREMENT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR POWERS, DUTIES, AND RIGHTS OF RETIREMENT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DURATION AND PAYMENT OF EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR VESTING SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR A FUND TO FINANCE THE SYSTEM TO BE POOLED WITH OTHER INCORPORATED CITIES TOWNS AND THEIR AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT, AND INVESTMENTS PART OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE SYSTEM TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND FOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY; ADOPTING THOSE AMENDMENTS MANDATED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. That pursuant to the authority conferred by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and for the purpose of encouraging continuity and meritorious service on the part of City employees and thereby promote public efficiency, there is hereby authorized created, established, and approved and adopted, effective as of April 1, 2022, the amended and restated Plan designated “Employee Retirement System of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, Defined Contribution Plan,” (hereinafter called System), an executed counterpart of which is marked Exhibit “A” (Joinder Agreement) and Exhibit “B” (amended and restated plan) and attached hereto as part hereof.

Section 2. FUND. A fund is hereby provided for the exclusive use and benefit of the persons entitled to benefits under the System. All contributions to such fund shall be paid over to and received in trust for such purpose by the City. Such Fund shall be pooled for purposes of management and investment with similar funds of other incorporated cities, towns, and municipal trusts in the State of Oklahoma as a part of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund in accordance with the trust agreement of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund, a public trust. The City shall hold such contributions in the form received, and from time to time pay over and transfer the same to the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund, as duly authorized and directed by the Board of Trustees. The Fund shall be nonfiscal and shall not be considered in computing any levy when the annual estimate is made to the County Excise Board.

Section 3. APPROPRIATIONS. The City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, is hereby authorized to incur the necessary expenses for the establishment, operation, and administration of the System, and to appropriate and pay the same. In addition, the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, is hereby authorized to appropriate annually such amounts as are required in addition to employee contributions to maintain the System and the Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Defined Contribution Plan. Any appropriation so made to maintain the System and Fund shall be for deferred wages or salaries, and for the payment of necessary expenses of operation and administration to be transferred to the trustees of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund for such purposes and shall be paid into the Fund when available, to be duly transferred to the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.

Section 4. EXECUTION. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are each hereby authorized and directed to execute (in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original) the System instrument, and to do all other acts and things necessary, advisable, and proper to put said System and related trust into full force and effect, and to make such changes therein as may be necessary to qualify the same under Sections 401(a) and 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. The counterpart attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B”, which has been duly executed as aforesaid simultaneously with the passage of this Ordinance and made a part hereof, is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

This Committee is hereby authorized and directed to proceed immediately on behalf of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, to pool and combine the Fund into the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund as a part thereof, with similar funds of such other cities and towns, for purposes of pooled management and investment.

Section 5. REPEALER. Any Ordinance inconsistent with the terms and provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed, provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this Ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this Ordinance.

Section 6. SEVERABILITY. If, regardless of cause, any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this Ordinance, including the System as set forth in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B”, is held invalid or to be unconstitutional, the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, or clauses shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed thereafter as being the entire provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 7. EMERGENCY. Whereas, in the judgment of the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and the inhabitants thereof demand the immediate passage of this Ordinance, an emergency is hereby declared, the rules are suspended, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effective on its passage, approvals and publication. ***END*** The undersigned hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced before the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills on the 8th day of March, 2022, and was duly adopted and approved by the Mayor and City Council, on the 8th day of March, 2022, after compliance with notice requirements of the Open Meeting Law (25 OSA, Sections 301, et. seq.).

City of Nichols Hills

By E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor

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) )

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Mary Gatlyn Anderson has petitioned to change his/her name to Gatlyn Anderson Turpin.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of May, 2022, before Judge Dishman at 2:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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) )

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

IN RE: The name of: Ashley Nicole Saul

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

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In the Matter of the Application of Karla Aldana as next of friend of (child) Carolina Nycole Sato to Change Her/His Name

) ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Karla Aldana, as next of friend of Carolina Nycole Sato has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Carolina Nycole Sato to (b) Karolina Nycole Soto; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 14 day of April, 2022 at 2:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 25, 2022)

CV-2022-488 DISTRICT COURT OF

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA JEAN KOCH, DECEASED.

OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-498 IN RE: The name of: Gwendolyn Denise Hirschler

) )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Gwendolyn Denise Hirschler has petitioned to change his/her name to Gwendolyn Denise Stapps.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 14 day of April, 2022, before Judge Stinson at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Bill Young By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE CREDITORS OF WANDA JEAN KOCH, DECEASED: All creditors having claims against the above-named Decedent are required to present the same, with a description of all security interest and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative at the offices of Winblad Law PLLC, attorneys for said Personal Representative, at the address shown below on or before the following presentment date, to-wit: the 4th day of May, 2022, or the same will be forever barred.

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OKC Zoo’s new Eggstravaganza hosts two breakfast events Celebrate Easter and the spring season at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s new Eggstravaganza presented

by Kinder Joy®. The OKC Zoo is hosting two family­ friendly breakfast events on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, provid­ ing guests the opportuni­ ty to watch the Zoo’s wildlife wakeup with exclusive early entry into the park at 7:30 am.

Attendees will also enjoy a grab­and­go breakfast, meet and greet plus pho­ tos with the Easter Bunny, a private sea lion presen­ tation and other egg­cit­ ing activities. These wild mornings also include special egg scrambles ideal for children 3­6 years old with Kinder Joy treat + toy, Zoo souvenirs and dairy free candies.

“Through the fantastic support of partners like Kinder Joy we are able to bring new events such as Eggstravaganza to our community,” said Jenna Dodson, OKC Zoo’s man­ ager of events. “We take pride in creating memo­ rable event experiences that are unique to the Zoo and inspire together­ ness among families and friends while bolstering their appreciation for wildlife and wild places.”

“We are thrilled to partner with zoos across the country to make their Easter egg hunts even more exciting with the addition of Kinder Joy eggs,” said Felipe Riera Michelotti, Vice President of Marketing Kinder Joy

and Seasonal Products at Ferrero. “Just like Kinder Joy, zoos are known for creating authentic and connected moments when awe, wonder, and childhood joy are at the center of shared family experiences, and we look forward to connecting with families across the country in a new capaci­ ty.”

Jump at the chance to help the Zoo dye eggs for select animals to find and devour during the event.

Using animal safe food dye, Eggstravaganza guests can decorate an egg with their favorite colors and designs. Care­ takers will distribute the eggs to various animals as enrichment, which is any­ thing different that aims to encourage an animals’ natural behaviors, then guests can go and find their specially designed egg. Andean condors, African painted dogs, coy­ otes, bears, small cats, and Komodo dragons will receive eggs from approx­ imately 11 am to 1 pm.

Eggstravaganza break­ fast meals will be served in the Zoo’s Canopy Restaurant and include assorted bagels and assorted cream cheeses, fresh fruit cups, assorted pastries and doughnuts, fruit juices, coffee, water, and tea. Seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. After these tasty breakfast bites, the egg­tivities con­ tinue as guests will meet an animal ambassador then little ones can hop

down to the Devon Picnic Grounds to participate in the egg scramble events perfect for those 3­6 years old. The morning concludes with a splash as attendees partake in a private sea lion presenta­ tion at 10 am.

Event admission for Eggstravaganza is $35 per person 12 and older, $32 per child 3­11 for ZOOfriends members.

Admission for non­mem­ bers is $44 per person 12 and older, $41 per child 3­11. Children 2 years and younger are free.

Advance online reserva­ tions are required for Eggstravaganza at okc­ zoo.org. Ticket sales are final. This event is non­ refundable and no date changes will be offered therefore please plan accordingly.

Wildlife fans of all ages are also invited to com­ plete the Eggsplorer Quest presented by Kinder Joy when visiting the Zoo from Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 17. For this seasonally fun scavenger search activity collect your card upon entry and look for 8 dif­ ferent clues while you explore the Zoo! Cards can be redeemed at the Zoo’s main exit near the entry plaza for a special prize. This activity if free for guests with general Zoo admission. Get hop­ ping on this egg­citing quiz and enter for a chance to win a behind the scenes tour for four at the Oklahoma City Zoo, presented by Kinder Joy.

The Paris Apartment, a novel by Lucy Foley Jess has recently lost her job and seeks sanctuary at the invitation from Benjamin Daniels, her half- brother, to bunk in his apartment in Paris while she is regrouping. He is, however, nowhere to be seen when she arrives.

As Jess tries to find out where he is, she uncovers the secrets of this posh apartment and its inhabitants at 12 Rue des Amants in the City of Light. Thus begins The Paris Apartment, a recent novel by Lucy Foley, a #1 Women’s Detective Fiction writer. Her five novels have been translated into several different languages and one also

short-listed for The Crime and Thriller Award given by the British Book Awards.

Paris is always intriguing and Jess finds a challenge when meeting Parisians Sophie and Jacque of the penthouse, his friend, Nick, Mimi, Dominique and Commissaire Blanchot and finding the missing Ben. She methodically labels them to be a socialite, a nice guy, an alcoholic, the girl on the verge and the concierge as they flit around the Eiffel Tower, the Red Light District, Montmartre and ladies’ clubs like the haunting La Petite Morte. She settles into #12 on the Third Floor in search of her brother, a new outlook and perhaps a new job. The scattered notes of her brother, the journalist, add to her confusion of the unknown that seem to hint at the secrets of his absence.

Everyone she meets

seems to be related or on the lookout for a sexual encounter. Each of them seems to have secrets or stories related to the shadows and questions of Ben’s notes strung throughout his apartment.

Everyone has a different take on what is going on, and there are clues, secrets that turn sinister among the shadows. The shocks, the questions, the interplay of all the residents bear questioning and perhaps even a chance for a new life to any or all of them.

Mysterious, yes.

Exotic, yes. Paris is something! What a trip!

“Everyone is a suspect.

Everyone knows something they’re not telling.” If that something is uncovered, this most unusual secret will be out, and Jess just might need to travel on in search of the next adventure.

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Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com

Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com

Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd.

(405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com

Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,.

Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com

First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com

First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com

Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138

Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758

Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126

Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com

All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com

Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200

Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com

Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847

Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com

First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747 Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com

James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535

Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com

BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank

Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com

Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz

Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com

The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335

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Religion

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, March 25, 2022, Page 11

Promoting new album ‘What are We Waiting For’

For King and Country hosts meet-and-greet at Mardel

- Photos by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

Joel, left, and Luke Smallbone of the Christian worship group For King & Country held a meet-andgreet to promote their new album “What Are We Waiting For” at Mardel on NW Expressway last weekend.

March 25 Shonn Carmack Wayne Coffman Sylvia Dawkins Matthew L. Gee Becky Grantham Chuck Harrison Cathy Hood Linda K. Ramsey Norman Walker March 26 Carl Anderson, IV L. Ryan Bair Rachel Birts Ryan Bond Janet Condren Tim Purvis June Kemp Sharp March 27 Cody Chancellor Willie Golden, Sr. Judy Marlin Valery Sager Spencer Simms Dan Stuart March 28 Laura Blackburn

Emily Borders Margo Borders Chris Burton DeiDre Zoe Six (Funk) Drake Parsons Bill Skaggs Karyn Taylor Dwaine Thompson March 29 Todd Baker Becky Broadfoot Erin Chain Kay Clare Malissa Denny Justin Edwards Patrick Enos Anita Harward Ryan Jett Page Lepak Kara Looney Jessica McElvany Kelly Mercer Alee Peoples Ann Salazar Joe Ann Terrill

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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.

MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.

EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

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ATTALIONS of concerned Oklahomans (and Americans) are coming up with ideas to solve the problems of public education.

Many of them are missing the diagnosis completely. They are recommending surface treatment for a terminal illness.

Like trying to cure cancer with aspirin. It may ease the pain but it won’t stop the dis-

ease.

When will all these fixers of education come to grips with the real cause?

• Sandra Day O’Connor, who recently retired as Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, was in Oklahoma City recently. In an interview story in The Oklahoman, she expressed dismay with the President’s “No Child Left

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Behind.” She is quoted calling for the need for some courses in civics and government so students will know what’s happening about them.

• OU and at least one two-year college in Oklahoma are advocating refresher seminars for high school graduates who otherwise would be forced to enroll in college freshman no-

credit remedial courses.

• Governor Keating and Governor Henry both have pushed for more rigor in high school curricula.

• Former Mayor Kirk Humphreys launched a program to do something about the flurry of student dropouts in middle school.

• Half of the high school student body

in Oklahoma City district schools is composed of freshmen. That means probably more than 50% of freshmen enrollees will not graduate with a diploma.

• State Superintendent Sandy Garrett told me that statewide, 40 percent of the high school freshmen do not cross the stage and get a high school diploma.

• How many of you folks older than 25 reading this column know you can now get a high school diploma without having to take either algebra or geometry?

I was shocked to learn that dismal fact. just THIS YEAR. And it’s been the case for some time.

I don’t deny it’s better late than never to attack the root cause of the problem of students not being able to perform BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN TAUGHT TO READ! But all this lateterm activity fails to zero in on the source of all those problems they’re trying to correct.

Until all children learn to read, we are not going to eliminate those other problems.

Reading is essential.

Send your letters to the Editor to: Editor, OKC FRIDAY, PO Box 20340, Okla. City, OK 73156 or email: vicki@okcfriday.com

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Alexander Mickelthwate, music director for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, promises an amazing 2022-23 season.

OKCPHIL From Page 1 Cliburn International Piano Competition Medalist Daniel Hsu is to be featured in “Rite of Spring,” and percussionist Evelyn Glennie visits Oklahoma City for “Sight and Sound.”

“One of the biggest names in classical music is violinist Joshua Bell,” said Alexander Mickelthwate, music director for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. “He will be here for one evening next April and we are so excited to bring Joshua onto our stage.

“Also, our Classics series includes “Oklahoma Stories,” commemorating the centennial of civil rights leader Clara Luper,” Mickelthwate added.

“We have commissioned a work by Hannibal Lokumbe, titled ‘Trials, Tears, Transcendence: The Journey of Clara Luper.’

We will present that during the final program of next year in May as a tribute to this extraordinary icon who made such a difference in the lives of so many Oklahomans.”

The POPS Series is set to be just as phenomenal, with a special 90th Birthday Tribute to legendary composer John Williams, Rakhmatullaev said.

An evening featuring the music of Rodgers & Hammer-

stein on the 80th anniversary of their first collaboration, “Oklahoma!” is planned.

The Christmas season arrives in December, with all the magic and gayety one would expect from the holiday season.

“We invite everyone for a spectacular evening of holiday favorites,” Mickelthwate said. “This will be like coming home for Christmas and all the excitement that can only come during the holidays.”

Another family favorite is “Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the

Movies.” Then, OKCPHIL fans should get ready to shine up their boots for the Emmy Award-Winning phenomenon group The Texas Tenors, Mickelthwate said.

“This will be such an amazing season,” he said. “We have some special surprises for you -- some we are not ready yet to divulge. Just know you will be very pleased and excited at what we have planned!”

Information on these and other OKCPHIL-related concerts and projects can be found on the website at OKCPHIL.org.

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Sister Cities OKC

Sister Cities Oklahoma City hosted a Great Brazilian Carnival event at Governors Pavilion. Standing from left: Thuan Nguyen, Mucki Wright, Nancy Hyde, Ron Sutor, Cristina Good, Deanna Bradley, Avery Moore, Chris Morriss, Carol Sander; seated, from left: Lou Kerr, Kitty Asberry, Mary Blakenship Pointer and Jake Yunker.

Sister Cities OKC hosts Great Brazilian Carnival

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

Elizabeth Willis, Wes Milbourn and Megan Scolfield enjoy the event.

From left: Honorable Consular Corps-Rafaael Elias, Chuck Wiggin, Grant Moak, Chris Morris, Dr. Amalia Miranda, Rico Buchli, Dennis Dunham and Jon Stuart.