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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 52 • One Section • 12 pages • May 7, 2021

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Passing of the Leash

19 new canines added to SAR effort nationwide Ground Zero Emergency Training Center and the Oklahoma City National Memorial hosted a Passing of the Leash Ceremony honoring the organization’s newest 19 canine Search and Rescue (SAR) teams.

The event honored the pairing of the new canine teams, including 12 who will remain in Oklahoma. Because of the respect Ground Zero has earned nationwide with its SAR canine training efforts, seven handlers attended from Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Kansas and New Jersey and were paired with their forever canine partner at the ceremony, which showcases the true Oklahoma spirit of willingly giving to fellow See SAR, Page 3

OK SAR Task Force member and handler Justin Lechman, OKC National Memorial Board Chairman Bob Ross, Ground Zero co-founders Becky and Barry Switzer, Memorial Executive Director Kari Watkins, OKC Mayor David Holt and handler Trevor J. Blank.

Much to see and do at the OKC Zoo

By Rose Lane Editor During a special press event, Drinks with Dinos, the OKC Zoo’s Chief Marketing Officer Greg Heanue and Director of Public Relations Candice Rennels named the Top 10 things to do at the zoo in 2021.

They said that because of these special attractions and everything else the Oklahoma City Zoo has to offer, the zoological park is gaining both local and national attention.

The following is the list as presented by Heanue and Rennels: 1. Monarch Flyway Zip Line. The zip line sends visitors across zoo lake to Camp Trivera, the Girl Scout facility adjacent to the zoo.

- Photo by Rose Lane

A sea lion and his trainer perform for members of the press during Drinks with Dinos.

2. Dino Safari. Be in awe trekking through the Zoo’s Pollinator Garden to discover

life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that demonstrate movements and sounds like the prehistoric creatures. Dino Safari continues through Oct. 31.

3. Cheetah/Painted Dog Habitat. The cheetahs are coming back to Oklahoma City beginning July 4.

4. Sip and Stroll. Adults 21plus can explore the zoo and six themed drink stations.

Limited admission ensures social distancing.

5. Breakfast with the animals. OKC’s most unique breakfast events take place on Saturday mornings during July and August.

6. Monarch Madness 5K/Fun Run. Run so they can

Graduation 2021

Orchestra League Show House is a go!

OKC FRIDAY’s Salute to the Class of 2021 is set to be a part of our May 28 edition.

It includes All Star Scholarship and Leadership Teams from each of our 11 schools, as well as their class lists.

For information on how to congratulate your favorite graduate, see Page 3.

The OKCPHIL Orchestra League’s Show House is set to be open June 12-27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day.

Tickets are $15 in advance and will be available on the OKC Phil website soon.

Tickets are $20 at the door.

The two-story house was built in 1935 and is located on 1 1/2 acres, near the

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This almost 8,000-square-foot home is being decorated by local designers.

Walking through the home is like walking in the pages of a magazine, organizers said.

More information is set to be released at a later date. Contact the OKCPHIL at (405) 2327575.

See ZOO, Page 12

Historic pump missing

By Rose Lane Editor A 1930 Texaco gas pump, stolen from Brew Brother Coffee on Britton Road at Owl Court last week, was still missing at press time.

Owner Elijah Vick said that the thief apparently dragged the heavy piece of history and threw it in the bed of a truck.

“This was taken from the community,” he said. “It’s been here a long time.

“The folks at the Route 66 Association are not happy about This 1930 it.”

Texaco gas Thus, the coffee shop is hosting pump was a lego build day on Saturday to still missing get input from the community as from Owl to what should replace the gas Court at pump. Vick said a presentation is presstime. set for 10 a.m.

Anyone having any information about the pump is asked to call (405) 679-4246.

FRIDAY’s

Dog of the Week This is Roger. He is going to be 6years-old in July.

He is an Isabella tan or blond dachshund. Emily Stephenson is his human.

Roger loves people, cheese and suntanning in his backyard.

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

Submissions are used in the order they are received.

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OCPA hosts annual citizenship dinner The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs hosted its annual Citizenship Award dinner at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum recently.

Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos received the award presented by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

Above: Larry Parman, chairman of the OCPA Board of Trustees, and his wife, Darlene, at the annual event.

Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, right, with Terry Neese, founder of the Institute of Economic Empowerment of Women, of which DeVos has been the Honorary Chairman since its inception.

County Commissioner Kevin Calvey with his wife, Toni, at the annual OCPA dinner at The Cowboy.

Getting a pic with the Governor are, from left, Gillian & Turner Rooney, Kendra Wesson, Gov. Stitt, Christina and Rod Cleveland.

Notables at the OCPA dinner are, from left, Jerry Burger, Dr. James Higgen, Mary Blankenship Pointer and Jim Bridenstine, former OK congressman and director of NASA.

News

SAR From Page 1 Americans to help save lives.

Ground Zero cofounder Becky Switzer said the leash symbolizes the special bond between a handler and canine based on trust, mutual respect and love.

“As with other timehonored relationships, this one comes with its own rite of passage,” she said.

The ceremonial “passing of the leash,” is observed when a fully trained canine and handler are paired.

It also represents the handler’s commitment to take responsibility for the ongoing training, maintenance and preparation required to keep a search-and-rescue handler and dog prepared and ready at all times, Switzer said.

Trip, a canine who was honored at the event, joined his handler Justin Lechman, who is a member of the OK Task Force 1 (OKC) and Norman Fire Department. Trip is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals.

“Express, along with our more than

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800 franchises, is committed to changing lives, whether that’s through employment or investing in lifesaving resources in communities,” said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express. “It’s an honor to partner with these incredible organizations in the donation of Trip to Oklahoma Task Force 1.”

Another canine, Piper, joined the Ground Zero Search team to help first responders locate missing persons in critical times of need, as well as traveling to local schools and organizations to help educate individuals on search and rescue teams. Piper is sponsored by Williams.

“Our support for Piper and Ground Zero reflects our commitment to supporting first responders across our operating areas,” said Micheal Dunn, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Williams.

“We know Piper will save lives and educate many about the important work done by these canine heroes and their handlers. It’s fitting that this ceremony will be held at the Oklahoma City National Memorial,

which is a beacon of hope, just like Piper.”

Barry and Becky Switzer founded Ground Zero Emergency Training Center after they witnessed the devastation of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.

They watched as the incredible SAR canine teams worked tirelessly for days searching for survivors. In 2013, following a devastating F5 tornado in Moore, the Switzers again saw highly specialized SAR canine teams take just hours to complete rescue and recovery efforts, efforts that had taken days following a similar tornado in 1999.

“Schools had gone down, and children were in those schools,” Becky Switzer said. “We lost children. That’s when I said, I get it, this is

what I’m supposed to do.”

Ground Zero Emergency Training Center was officially founded in 2016. Since that time, the non-profit organization has gifted 28 fully trained and certified SAR canines.

In 2021, Ground Zero will add another 19 canines to the search world ensuring Oklahoma is ready at all times for any manmade and natural disasters, as well as missing individuals.

Ground Zero not only prepares the canines, who are trained with over 2,000 hours of training before being paired, but also works with first responders to make sure they are properly trained to handle their canine.

“These are the Heisman winners of canines since only 1 in 1,000 dogs can do what they do,” Barry Switzer said.

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OKC FRIDAY

Sports Weekly SOCCER ROUNDUP

Rockets, Knights, Chargers advance to 3A quarterfinals

Heritage Hall’s Lucille Sullivan scored three goals in the Chargers’ playoff win against Community Christian.

- Photos by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

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Two Fridayland boys and one local girls’ soccer team reached the Class 3A quarterfinals after wins last Monday in the first round.

The Mount St. Mary boys cruised to a 10-0 victory against Christian Heritage. Eric Jaquez netted four goals and Lane Smith added three scores to lead the Rockets.

Crossings Christian escaped with a 2-1 shootout win over Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep in the first round. Michael Swisher scored a goal and Logan McGowan provided the assist for the Knights (9-3) in regulation. Matt Joliff secured the game-winning penalty kick.

Heritage Hall rolled into the girls’ quarterfinals with a big 7-0 triumph against Community Christian.

Lucille Sullivan paced the undefeated Chargers (11-0) with three goals. Helen Park and Olivia Walker added two goals each.

The Rockets were slated to host Community Christian last Thursday in the 3A quarterfinals, while the Charger girls entertain Christian Heritage and the Knights visit Crooked Oak. Four other local teams saw their seasons end with firstround losses, with the Heritage Hall boys (67) suffering a 3-0 setback at Crooked Oak. In girls’ action, Crossings Christian lost 3-1 at Christian Heritage; Mount St. Mary lost 4-1 at Bridge Creek with a goal by Michaela Carney; and, Harding Charter Prep fell 3-1 at OCS. Meanwhile, teams in Classes 5A and 6A kicked off the postseason last Tuesday.

Both Deer Creek squads hosted firstround action in 6A. The Antler girls faced off against Mustang, while the boys battled Southmoore.

With a win, the Deer Creek girls advance to

Friday’s quarterfinals against the Edmond North-Edmond Santa Fe winner and the boys would take on the Westmoore-Northwest Classen winner.

Both McGuinness squads also made the 5A playoffs, with the Irish girls hosting Ard-

more and the boys visiting Piedmont.

A win puts the Irish girls in the quarterfinals on Friday against the Lawton MacArthur-Guymon winner. The boys would advance to battle the Southeast-Lawton MacArthur winner.

Heritage Hall’s Helen Park netted a pair of goals to help the Chargers past CCS.

GOLF ROUNDUP

Chargers, Irish 2nd at regionals Helped by nine different players finishing in the top 5, both the Heritage Hall and McGuinness boys golf teams finished second at regional tournaments last week.

Matthew Smith carded a 36-hole total of 136 (67-69) at Kingfisher Golf Club to win the individual title as the Chargers head to the state tournament.

Heritage Hall also has another shot to claim its fourth straight state championship this Monday and Tuesday at Winter Creek Golf and Country Club in

Blanchard.

Kyle McLaughlin was four shots back at 140 (73-67) to take third place.

Two others, Henry Hooten and Drew Kenney fired identical totals of 149 to tie for eighth place.

Also at Kingfisher, Mount St. Mary’s Max Garza qualified for state with a 36-hole total of 144 (70-74) to finish in sixth place.

Meanwhile, McGuinness had all five players in the top 20 at its 5A regional tournament, as the Irish qualified for state this Monday and Tuesday at Meadowbrook Country Club in Tulsa.

Carson Lee shot 161 (82-79) over two rounds at Duncan Golf

and Tennis Club to lead the way in seventh place. Daniel Broussard posted a 170 (88-82) to claimed 12th place.

Riggs Affolder and Joseph Harroz shot rounds of 177 to tie for 17th, while Matthew Williams was a shot back in 19th place.

IRISH GIRLS REACH 5A STATE TOURNEY With two players in the top 20, the McGuinness girls finished fifth in their Class 5A regional tournament to qualify for state.

Allie Justiz fired a 94 at Aqua Canyon in Guthrie to end up in a 4-way tie for fifth in the individual standings.

Story continued at okcfriday.com.

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BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Antlers to host 6A regional As with all the other spring sports, Fridayland baseball teams began their playoffs last Thursday, with a pair of squads hosting double-elimination regional tournaments.

Deer Creek entertained a 3-team Class 6A regional, including Moore and Southmoore. The Antlers played Southmoore in the opener and ended the day with a game against Moore.

Remaining teams face off Friday at 3:30 p.m. with the if-necessary game at 6 p.m.

Heritage Hall also hosted its 4A regional.

The Chargers opened against Elk City, followed by Newcastle and Byng.

The regional final is

set for 6:30 p.m. Friday and the if-necessary matchup on Saturday at 2 p.m.

In other regionals, PC North took on Edmond North in 6A at Mustang, while McGuinness faced Bethany in 4A at Tuttle and Crossings Christian battled Lindsay in 3A at Spiro.

For complete brackets, visit ossaa.com.

TRACK ROUNDUP KNIGHTS RUN OVER ALVA

Charger girls run to regional title

Crossings Christian split a doubleheader last Saturday, opening with a 14-4 victory over Alva, but falling 12-1 to Holland Hall in the night cap.

Mason Conway batted 3-for-4 with a pair of solo homeruns.

Story continued at okcfriday.com.

Keyed by three athletes winning gold medals, along with four others in the top 5, the Heritage Hall girls won the Class 3A regional championship last Friday at Atoka.

Dominique Matthews paced the Chargers with two gold medals. Matthews cruised to a 25-second victory in the 1600 meters in 5 minutes, 52.63 seconds and won by over a minute in the 3200 meters in 12:52.76.

Anya Birch edged the field by just under a half-second for a gold medal in the 200 meters with a winning time of 27.16 seconds, while also finishing second in the long jump by more than an inch with a leap of 15 feet, 9.25 inches.

Malia Dinwiddie rounded out the trio with a half-second victory in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.72 seconds and took third in the 300 hurdles.

The Charger boys also boasted a goldmedal winner, as Jayden Williams won the shot put with a throw of 49 feet, 10 inches.

Mary Rocco Phillips earned a silver medal in the 400 meters in 1:03.76. Katherine Koch and Daylee Mayo finished fourth in the 400 and 1600 meter, respectively, and Ella Frey placed fifth in the 100

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

PC North’s Nathan Richey threw two innings to help the Panthers to a 10-7 win over district rival PC West.

TENNIS ROUNDUP

Boys open regionals on Monday Fridayland boys tennis teams get their turn this Monday to compete in regional tournaments across the area.

Deer Creek and PC North travel west for a Class 6A regional at Yukon.

Heritage Hall hosts a 5A regional, which includes McGuinness, and Crossings Christian plays at Ada. Mount St. Mary and Harding Charter Prep participate in a 4A regional at OKC Tennis Center.

CHARGERS SHARE 5A REGIONAL TITLE Keyed by a pair of division winners, the

Heritage Hall tennis team shared a regional title last Monday to open the postseason.

Fridayland rival McGuinness took third in the regional as both the Irish and Chargers qualified for the state tournament this Friday and Saturday at OKC Tennis Center.

Brooke Thompson kept her undefeated season on track by claiming the No. 1 singles title for the host Chargers which tied with Carl Albert for the team title in their Class 5A regional.

Lily Plaster and Anabelle Treadwell captured the No. 1 doubles crown, while Kali Freymiller took second in No. 2 singles and Raya Cooper and Gracie Shapard teamed up for second in No. 2 doubles.

McGuinness placed at least fourth or better in all four divisions to finish third in the regional at Heritage Hall. Olivia LaForge and Claire Duginski led the Irish with a pair of third-place efforts in No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively.

Peyton McCuan and Haley Shanahan took third in No. 2 doubles, while Ashley Hill and Sarah Miller finished fourth in No. 1 doubles.

meters.

Three other Heritage Hall boys claimed spots inside the top 5.

Jackson Fowler led the duo with a pair of third-place efforts in the 1600 and 3200 meters, while Braxton Winters came in third in the 800 meters and Robert Mbroh was fifth in the shot put.

The Charger girls also finished inside the top 5 in three relays, including two secondplace efforts in the 400 and 800 relays and third in the 1600 relay.

KNIGHTS CLAIM 2ND AT 3A REGIONAL Crossings Christian boasted five individual event champions, as the Knight boys tied for second and girls tied for sixth in a 3A regional last Friday at Chisholm.

In a somewhat unique occurrence, teammates Mason Snyder and Jonah Mahen tied for first to share a gold medal in the 100 meters. The pair posted identical times of 11.07 seconds, just over a quarter-second ahead of the field.

Two other gold medals for the Knight boys came in field events. Luke Loper outjumped the field by a foot at 11 feet, 6 inches to win the pole vault. Trevor Loomis

also brought home a gold medal in the shot put with a throw of 40 feet, 6-1/2 inches.

Savanna Meek rounded out the quintet with a slim win in the 110 hurdles with a time of 16.26 seconds and also took second in the 300 hurdles in 48.50 seconds.

Ten other Crossings athletes placed inside the top 5 at the regional.

Miles Brown and Cooper Gudell shared a silver medal with identical jumps of 5-10 in the high jump. Luke McGarraugh claimed third place in the 800 meters and fourth in the 1600 meters. Mark Bremmett took third in the pole vault.

Matthew Sanborn and Nathan Bond finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the 3200 meters, while Matthew Hooper and Jayden Fowler took fourth and fifth in the 110 hurdles.

Fowler also claimed fifth in the long jump, as did Nate Rouse in the 300 hurdles.

In addition, the Knights also won the 400-meter relay in 43.74 seconds and finished fourth in both the 800 and 1600 relays.

The Knight girls, meanwhile, claimed second in the 800 meter and third in the 1600 relays.

Story continued at okcfriday.com.

KNIGHTS, OCS TIE FOR 3A CROWN

5A, 6A regionals set for this weekend

Scoring a division win and fourth or better in the others, Crossings Christian tied with OCS for a 4A regional title on Monday at OKC Tennis Center.

Story continued at okcfriday.com.

Four Fridayland schools in the state’s top two classes embark on their journeys to a potential state championship as track regionals open this weekend.

In 5A, McGuinness competes this Friday at a regional in Ardmore, while John Marshall ven-

tures near Tulsa for their regional at Collinsville.

Deer Creek and PC North stay closer to home for their Class 6A regional on Saturday at Moore.

Both 5A and 6A state meets are set for May 15, with 5A at Ardmore and 6A at Edmond Santa Fe.

Booster

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CALENDAR THEATRE May 10 • ComePassion Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performs ComePassion, a blend of generations and genres of dance in a hybrid concert of five works, two of which are premiering for the first time ever. The program is the last of the OCCC Cultural Pro­ grams’ 2021 Spring Arts Series and begins at 7:30 pm. Live­ stream this famous Colorado troupe from their home studio at occc.universitytickets. com.

VIRTUAL May 11 • Better Conversations Join the OKC National Memorial and Muse­ um in lively and inter­ active online facilitat­ ed conversations, on Zoom, as we navigate challenging topics every Tuesday from 11 am – noon, through­ out the month of May. It’s free to participate, but spots are limited, so register today at memorialmuseum.co m. Join in on Facebook Live and YouTube as well. Topic: What would it take for respect to occur among others with opposing views?

THIS WEEKEND

Rob Lake Magic Show

*SAVE THE DATE * Heritage Hall Summer Social *New Location* Attend the Heritage Hall Summer Social event of the season and wrap up Reunion Weekend 2021. End the day following the Charger Open at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club (3401 NE 36th St, OKC) for poolside din­ ner and drinks at 6:00 pm. Charger Open Golf Tourney winners will be announced.

Players, spouses, alumni, patrons, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend and must be 21+. RSVP at heritagehall.com/alumni/alum­ ni­events.

Ostrich Egg Breakfast The Oklahoma Zoolog­ ical Society (ZOOfriends/OZS) hosts the 34th annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast on Saturday at the Zoo. Breakfast guests are expected to arrive between two event sessions, limited to 1,500 people per ses­ sion, being held from 8­9:30 am and 10­ 11:30 am in the the Zoo’s Devon Picnic Grounds. Reservations are required at zoofriends.org.

May 8 • OKC Flower and Garden Festival The annual OKC Flower and Garden Festival is from 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday.

Nearly 40 vendors will be set up on the west side of the Gar­ dens next to Mo’s Carousel and the Chil­ dren’s Garden. Food trucks will be on hand. For a list of vendors visit myri­ adgardens.org.

May 8 •

N EW D ATES 2021 Chesapeake Events/Shows: JoJo Siwa ­ Aug. 18 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12 Michael Buble ­ Sept. 19 Kane Brown ­ Oct. 14 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham ­ January 27, 2022 Theatre: Nunsense (Lyric) ­ through May 9 Heartbreak House (3rd Act Theatre)­thru May 24 Peter and the Wolf (OKCPHIL) ­ May 23

FUNDRAISERS June 24 • Wall of Fame Join the Putnam City Schools Foundation for an evening of fine dining, entertainment and great fun celebrat­ ing Dr. Greg Walton’s accomplishments (Class of 1980). In addition to his induc­ tion into the Wall of Fame, the event will celebrate Putnam City's Teachers of the Year and highlight vari­ ous district programs.

The Foundation will also recognize a Volun­ teer of the Year, Com­ munity Partner of the Year and Corporate Partner of the Year.

Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s programs which support our mission to enhance and enrich educational opportunities for Put­ nam City Schools chil­ dren and families. For more3 details and reservations visit pcf4kids.org/events or call our office at 405­ 495­5200 ext. 1205.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com June 15­27 Grease (Lyric) ­ Master Class (Lyric) ­ Sept. 15 ­ Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall: Mozart (OKCPHIL) ­ June 5 Music From Home (OKCPHIL) ­ June 11­12 My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) ­ Sept.28­Oct.3 Neil Degrasse Tyson ­ Oct. 5 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Ostrich Egg Breakfast ­ May 8 Sunbeam Shine a Light ­ May 13 Quail Creek Garden Tour ­ May 15

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o you believe in magic? Then you should get to know Rob Lake. Lake is a Norman High School graduate and proud Sooner who has become one of the world’s most celebrated magicians. Lake’s latest television special for Armed Forces Entertainment is available now until May 14 on AFE’s YouTube channel.

Rob Lake knew he wanted to be a magician since he was a child. In 2008, he became the youngest winner ever of The Merlin Award, the International Stage Magician of the Year.

He was also named the “Top Illusionist in the World” by Caesar Entertainment, the world’s largest gaming organization.

Since then, Lake has performed for more than 60 million people on network television shows, including the finals of America’s Got Talent.

His videos have been viewed 70 million times online. He has sold 850,000 show tickets. And, he recently starred in a 3year, multi-milliondollar residency at Atlantis Bahamas Resort.

Lake also serves as a magic consultant and illusion designer for Broadway plays, films, TV shows, events, and theme parks. For Disney’s

Welcome Home Concert ­ Chuck Wagon Festival ­ Celebration of Hope ­ 2021 Miss Oklahoma USA ­ Heritage Hall Social ­ deadCenter Film Festival ­ United Way Gala ­ OPUS XI ­ Wes Welker Golf Tourney ­

Aladdin on Broadway, Lake helps Aladdin fly and Genie appear and disappear.

For more than a decade, Lake has toured the world, entertaining US troops stationed overseas. It’s a tradition that was inspired by his grandfather.

“When I was growing up, my grandfather, who served in World War II, told me about Irving Berlin coming over to the Pacific to entertain the troops and how much of a morale booster that was,” Lake said during a recent interview with Jimmie Tramel of the Tulsa World.

Due to the pandemic, the last two military tours were cancelled. Armed Forces Entertainment reached out to Lake and asked him to create a television special that could be broadcast around the world to the troops. They recommended filming in the Bahamas or Atlantic City. Lake had a different idea.

He wanted the special to represent a sense of home. He convinced them to produce the show in Oklahoma.

May 15 May 29­30 June 3 June 5 June 7 June 10­20 June 11 June 18 June 21

In January, Lake hired Gray Frederickson and me to produce the television show alongside his business manager Dewey Beene. We filmed 22 illusions inside the historic Poncan Theatre in Ponca City, the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Theater, and Lake’s Magic Warehouse in Norman. We hired 98 Oklahoma residents on the crew, including camera operators, welders, painters, and carpenters, plus another 47 performers and 200 extras on camera. We kept them all safe and COVID-free. Celebrity guest appearances included Oklahoma favorites like Reba McEntire and Rex Linn.

Lake discusses the appeal of magic in an interview with Naveen Kumar in the current May issue of Town & Country magazine: “I think there’s a desperation for that wonder and hope and joy right now. Magic is not just an escape but an uplifting feeling, like when you’re watching Peter Pan fly for the first time.

There’s this brief moment when you feel like maybe anything can be possible.”

To watch the Rob Lake Magic Show, go to YouTube and type in Rob Lake Magic AFE.

Festival of the Arts ­ Prix de West ­ Paseo Arts Festival ­ Redbud Classic ­ Western Heritage Awards ­ Annie Oakley Luncheon ­ Memorial Marathon ­ Rodeo Hall of Fame ­ Beaux Arts Ball ­

June 22­27 June 25­26 Sept. 4­6 Sept. 11­12 Sept. 17­18 Sept. 29 Oct. 2­3 Nov. 11­12 Nov. 27

OKC Culture Boxes back by popular demand The popularity of the Oklahoma City Culture Box has spurred a second run of these one‐of‐a‐kind gift boxes avail‐ able for purchase at partnering cultural attractions. Just in time for the spring and summer gift‐giving season – Moth‐ er’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, wed‐ dings and more – the OKC Culture Box is the ultimate gift that recipients will be raving about.

This collaborative project created by the Science Museum Oklahoma, OKC Museum of Art, Oklahoma History Cen‐ ter, Oklahoma Contemporary, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKC National Memorial Museum and OKC Zoo, celebrates our diverse cultur‐ al community and enriching experi‐ ences available that highlight an array of interests. Each OKC Culture Box is a treasure trove of valuable tickets and

unique souvenirs including: Science Museum Oklahoma: Two gen‐ eral admission tickets to the state’s only hands‐on science museum and one of the largest science museums in the nation plus, a festive drink tumbler.

OKC Museum of Art: Be ready for an immersive art experience with two general admission tickets and a set of temporary tattoos inspired by Dale Chi‐ huly, whose iconic glass sculptures are just some of the treasures to be seen in the museum’s collection. Admission is free for kids under 18.

Oklahoma History Center: Find two general admission tickets to the muse‐ um dedicated to Oklahoma’s distinct history of Native cultures, pioneers, avi‐ ation, commerce and a container of Bye Buggy Bye, a natural insect repellant, proudly made in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Contemporary: Limited‐ edition poster by the king of California cool and OKC’s hometown son, Ed Ruscha. Explore creativity, culture and contemporary art through exhibitions, programs, classes and camps in one of the most stunning buildings in the state. Admission is always free.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Enjoy two general admission tickets to the nation’s premier institu‐ tion of Western history and art through its permanent collection and many traveling exhibitions as well as a canvas #HashtagTheCowboy tote.

OKC National Memorial Museum: Two tickets to one of Oklahoma City’s most notable destinations that stands as a celebrated example of a memorial honoring those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forev‐

er by the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, and a “Sacred Ground, Common Ground” magnet and a deck of Better Conversa‐ tion cards.

Oklahoma City Zoo: Two general admission tickets to explore the Zoo and discover more than 1,200 animals from around the world. Also includes a custom animal Mold‐A‐Matic retro sou‐ venir and an OKC Zoo Key which can be used to unlock 20 recorded messages throughout the park.

Each OKC Culture Box is $50 with a retail value of more than $200. Boxes are limited with each of the seven insti‐ tutions selling only 100 boxes. Boxes are available while supplies last. All proceeds for the sale of OKC Culture Boxes will remain at the attraction where it was sold.

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Students

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Heritage Hall peer leaders host SWAG Week D

uring their recent SWAG Week event, Heritage Hall Upper School students came together in support of Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc., an organization that works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities, and the guarantee of civil rights to the

by Wesley Jansen IHALL HAPPENINGS

underserved within our community.

Hosted annually by the senior peer leaders, this year’s week-

long fundraiser included dress-up days and a bake sale.

Students also enjoyed after-school activities, such as a PowderPuff flag football tournament between the different grades, an outdoor screening of Back to the Future, and a Cyclebar benefit ride.

To end the week, peer leaders hosted a

dare/auction assembly during which students and faculty could bid on items ranging from a new pair of Air Jordan 1’s to gift card baskets/bundles to Mr. Cassell’s (Head of Upper School) parking space.

After daring to eat a Carolina Reaper pepper (for a price), Porter Chapelle ’22 described

Lilly Roberson wins DAR Award Senior Lilly Roberson became Heritage Hall's seventh consecutive recipient of the Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest award presented by the Col. John Starke, Sr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The award recognizes qualities of good citizenship, including dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. In addition to demonstrating strong character, candidates must complete an extensive application, as well as a timed essay on a topic provided at the actual time of writing. This year's topic was “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It" with a focus on “How do the combined actions of so many good citizens keep our nation moving forward?”

DAR representative Carolyn Rawlings presents Heritage Hall senior Lilly Roberson with the Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest award.

Mount St. Mary art students earn accolades Two MSM art students, Evelyn Warren and Jane Ertl received Honorable Mention for one of their photographs

from the Oklahoma Camera Club annual youth photography competition for 2021.

Jane’s photograph is on

exhibit at Will Rogers World Airport and both photos are currently on exhibit at MabeeGerrer Museum.

the experience as “an everlasting pain of hotness mixed with little pinches and pokes under my tongue.”

Though a fun week was had by all, students never lost sight of the goal of benefiting the Urban

May 7 Keely Burke Russell Dearing Virgil Paulk Jim Meeks Cindy Taylor Ritchie Mike Starcevich Dan Stuart II Crosby Schweighart Cynthia A. Stumpf Tori Villa Beverly Watts Debbie Williams Barrett Lindsay Winfrey May 8 Dr. John Ainsworth Chan Baker Raymond Carter Jacob Gonce Alex Mewbourn Casey Smith Lauren Strong May 9 Neva Adams Clay Bilman Diane Casteel Connor Chavez Travis Cude Loreen Harrison Michael Mann Cathy Mills + Nancy Smith James U. White III

League’s career services and after-school tutoring programs.

Thank you to everyone who helped make SWAG Week a success – your inspiring generosity will make a difference in the lives of many.

May 10 Melanie Edelmeier Julie Flynn Amy Jack Wesley Jack Sharon Jett Charles Wray Jolley Emily Sue Petticrew May 11 J.H. Bowles Zachary Brown Blair Chaney Tommy Riley May 12 Katy Baker Thelma Bates Karen Diefenderfer Billie Joe Hadley Frank Heinen Krista King Melody Mock Chris Moock Madison Sandefer Jim Tourtellotte Michael Zurmehly May 13 Kylee Belflower Glaser Terri Lynn Loomer Tina Mendez Frank Newcomb Seth Wilson May 14 Conner Wade

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-3532

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IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Jimmy Lee Green III Bolt, Petitioner, and Samantha Marie Johnson, Respondent.

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NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 7, 2021) Corrected from April 30, 2021.

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 Gregory Charles Barlow has petitioned to change his/her name to Hannah Niccole Anthony.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 20 day of May, 2021, before Judge Truong 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.

COURT CLERK /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 7, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1018 IN RE: The name of: Kyle Onco

1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham • Money-Green Color *NEW 350 Motor* $10,000 obo 405-361-4314 COFFEE CUPS WANTED Looking for

Ackerman McQueen Coffee Cups 1974‐2020 Call or Text (405) 314‑8683

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021; Friday, May 14, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-3286 In Re the Marriage of: Linsey Morrow, Petitioner, and Terry Morrow, Respondent.

) ) ) ) ) )

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Terry Morrow You are hereby notified that the Petitioner in the above styled action has sued you for a Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility and or ____.

You must Answer the Petition on or before the 12 day of June, 2021, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. W I T N E S S MY HAND AND SEAL this 23 day of April, 2021.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Jessica Rutledge Deputy (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021)

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

Take notice that Kyle Onco has petitioned to change his/her name to Kyle Shemayme.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 1 day of June, 2021, before Judge Mai at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

COURT CLERK /s/illegible signature

BY DEPUTY

SMALL CLAIMS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021; Friday, May 14, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. SC-2020-17979 ) ) ) ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PLAINTIFF’S ALIAS SMALL CLAIMS AFFIDAVIT TO: Wing Supreme, LLC, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

You are hereby notified that Marcus Lee of MD Verified Solutions, LLC has filed his Alias Small Claims Affidavit in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma. Plaintiff’s Alias Small Claims Affidavit requests that he be reimbursed for services performed in the amount of $3,700.42 and addition to post judgement interest, attorney fees, and costs associated with this action.

The hearing on this matter will be heard at 8:30 a.m. o’clock on the 17 day of June, 2021 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma before the Honorable Judge Burton, when and where you may appear and show cause, if any, why said Judgement should not be entered.

You are further notified that failure to appear at the hearing may result in a judgement for the Plaintiff against the Defendant, without your consent or further notice, thereby ultimately awarding the Plaintiff his requested relief in accordance with the laws of the state of Oklahoma.

By: /s/illegible signature (SEAL) Deputy Court Clerk Approved: /s/ Harmonniey Kinchion

CLASSIC CAR FOR SALE

Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/21 Commission Number: 09007717

PROBATE

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Marcus Lee, C/O MD VERIFIED SOLUTIONS, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

WING SUPREME, LLC Defendant.

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Samantha Marie Johnson GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 23 day of June, 2021, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 22 day of April, 2021. /s/Jimmy Bolt Petitioner

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SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 22 day of April, 2021.

CV-2021-927 IN RE: The name of: Gregory Charles Barlow

) ) ) ) )

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2021-338

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 7, 2021; Friday, May 14, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRENDA K. TAUTFEST, DECEASED.

PB-98-602 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE CREDITORS OF BRENDA K. TAUTFEST, 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 Rebecca O’Kelley, the named Personal Representative, at the offices of Winblad Law PLLC, attorney for said Personal Representative, at the address shown below on or before the following presentment date, to-wit: the 5th day of July, 2021, or the same will be forever barred.

Dated this 3rd day of May, 2021.

Richard Winblad, OBA 14457 Winblad Law PLLC 102 E. Thatcher St Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Telephone: (405) 696-0422 Facsimile: (866) 712-1093

In the matter of the Estate Of Etna B. Higdon NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given to any creditor of Etna B. Higdon that any creditor or person having a claim against the said Etna B. Higdon must present the claim to Chuck Moss, Attorney for personal representative at the address below within 5 days prior to the hearing on the final account set for June 7, 2021 at 9:00 am or any claim will be forever barred. /s/Chuck Moss Chuck Moss OBA 6465 Atty for Personal Representative 500 N Meridian #205 Okla. City, OK 73107 405-949-5544 Fax 405-949-5572 chuck@mosslawoffice.com

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TO ALL THE CREDITORS OF LEON R. BUFORD, Deceased: All creditors having claims against LEON R. BUFORD Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named personal representative at 500 North Walker, Suite I, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, 73102, on or before the following presentment date: May 12, 2021, or the same will be forever barred.

Dated this 23 day of February, 2021.

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021) IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2021-439 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF ) LUPE BARNES, Deceased ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL THE CREDITORS OF LUPE BARNES, Deceased: All creditors having claims against LUPE BARNES Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named personal representative at 500 North Walker, Suite I, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, 73102, on or before the following presentment date: May 12, 2021, or the same will be forever barred.

Dated this 23 day of February, 2021.

Respectfully Submitted, /s/Redmond Kemether REDMOND P. KEMETHER, OBA #10872 Attorney for Personal Representative 500 North Walker, Suite I Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405)235-7639 Telephone (405)235-7491 Facsimile (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 7, 2021; Friday, May 14, 2021)

PUBLIC AUCTION • THURSDAY MAY 13 @ 9:17 AM

INVESTMENT PROPERTY LAKE TEXOMA

Due to Ed’s health, he’s selling his farm equipment. Loader available May 7. Very nice usable equipment. John Deere 7810 tractor 3800 hours, John Deere 4250 tractor 9000+ hours, John Deere 450 grain drill excellent condition. Sunflower 20ft double fold offset disc, Krause 14 shank chisel, Krause 12 shank chisel, Sunflower double fold Fallow king with rolling harrow, 12ft land leveler, 5 bottom semi mount plow, Auger wagon, 7ft sickle mower. Lots more equip & misc.

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Marvin Howard Embree September 5, 1942 – April 25, 2021

Marvin Howard Embree was born in Waurika, Oklahoma on September 5, 1942 to parents BW “Dub” Embree and his wife Dorothy Davis Embree.

He passed away on April 25, 2021 in Oklahoma City. The family resided in the rural farming community of Oscar, Okla. Marvin attended high school in Ryan, Okla.; graduating in 1960 and subsequently attending Southeastern College in Durant Okla. where he briefly played football.

Marvin joined the United States Marine Corp in 1963, serving a total of six years in the Marines, Army and National Guard. In 1965 Marvin joined The Village police department in Oklahoma City as a dispatch offi‐ cer. Through a fellow police officer he met musicians Luther Perkins and Roger Miller who would become life‐ long friends. Marvin moved to Nashville shortly thereafter and was introduced to the world of art through music. He returned to Okla‐ homa to attend Central State College in Edmond, (now the University of Central Oklahoma or UCO). It was while at UCO, Marvin found his love and passion for the arts, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in art, spe‐ cializing in ceramics, painting, draw‐ ing and photography.

While at Central State Marvin met fellow artists Bill Wallo, George Oswalt, Noel Torrey and T.C. Cannon.

They were known as The Formidable Five. After graduating, Marvin

received his teaching certificate and applied to a fledgling startup school (newly established in 1969) in north Oklahoma City called Heritage Hall in 1976.

It was while at Heritage Hall where Marvin would begin to build an art program that focused solely on inviting every student to participate.

Students thrived through his ability to encourage them that art was not simply a pass or fail class but an arena of thought and humor that they could carry with them through‐ out life. He retired in 2008 after 32 years of teaching but continued to influence hundreds of young minds for another decade.

Marvin’s greatest joy in life was his son Eli Embree who he raised as a single parent. Besides teaching, Marvin’s love of fatherhood truly showed in his son Eli’s vast apprecia‐ tion of the arts and humanities. His legacy was further cemented when Heritage Hall opened a permanent art gallery on campus in the Fall of 2019, aptly named The Embree Art Gallery. Marvin continued teaching ceramics at The House of Clay until this last year.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Dub and Dorthy Embree. He leaves behind a son, Eli Embree of Oklahoma City, adopted brother, John Powell and wife Dana of Wayne Okla., stepdaughter Erin Shaw and step‐ grandson Samuel Shaw of Fayetteville, Ark. and countless stu‐ dents who affectionately called him Mr. E. The graveside service for family and friends was Wednesday, May 5 at the Ryan Cemetery; Ryan, Okla. (his hometown cemetery).

There will be a memorial service for Marvin at Heritage Hall Upper School in Oklahoma City on Satur‐ day, May 15 at 11:00 am for all who knew him.

Moving Vision through May 16 Organized by the OKC Museum of Art, Moving Vision: Op and Kinetic Art from the Sixties and Seventies highlights one of the great strengths of the Museum’s permanent collection–OKCMOA’s extensive, high-quality holdings in Op (optical) and Kinetic (movement) art.

This groundbreaking new exhibition, which includes many historically significant loans from private collections, features movement, both real and perceived. More information at okcmoa.com.

Teen Night: A free art and music event The Oklahoma Contemporary Teen Arts Council has spent the last year planning for this moment: Tickets are now available for its first annual Teen Night, 6-9 pm Saturday, May 22.

Teen Night is a free event created by teens, for teens. Join Oklahoma Contemporary for an evening outdoors around its campus to hang out with other high school students, listen to music, enjoy food, make art and

check out a performance. The first 150 attendees will receive a free gift. They should save their space now -these free tickets are limited at okcontemp.org.

All teens must fill out a consent form, bring an ID, leave their bags at home and have fun. Masks are required for all attendees and staff at all times while on the premises. Follow on Instagram @okcontemporarytac to stay current.

Bring Mom to The Cowboy. . .

As Mother’s Day approaches and we honor the special women in our lives, The Cowboy Museum invites families to enjoy two female-focused exhibitions, Blazing a Trail and Find Her West, on exhibit through May 9.

“The American West might conjure images of rough and tumble cowboys, but women have always played a vital and often unsung role in the West,” said Natalie Shirley, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum President and CEO. “These exhibitions are a way to honor the contributions of women, both known

and unknown, to the advancement of women’s rights and the development of the American West.”

The women of the West were at the forefront of fighting for equal rights, like the right to vote, serve on juries and own property. The exhibitions celebrate the perseverance of the women that played a role in advancing women’s rights, developing business or agriculture and in raising families through a collection of artifacts, articles and images of women from diverse backgrounds.

Find Her West displays dozens of photo-

graphs and other archival items from the Dickinson Research Center highlighting the mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, grandmothers and friends whose experiences shaped the American West. Diverse in ethnicity, background and age, they share a commonality that is far more complex than some Western stereotypes suggest. With strength and resolve, these Women built homes, families, businesses, careers and powerful legacies. They found their West.

For more details visit nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com A&T Mechanical Heat & Air Services INC 1015 Waterwood Parkway, Suite I-100 Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 810-8891 Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ Kathryn Vaught Interiors 1807 Guilford Lane, by appointment only Nichols Hills, OK 73120 (405) 843-1410 Cheek Ranch Black Label Beef CheekRanch.com (405) 236-5175 Route 66 Tire and Automotive 1815 E. 2nd St. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 503-4707 Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 Dr. Kenneth Plank, O.D., Visual-Eyes 9648 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 749-2002 LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800

FA Highly Countertops 3800 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 943-1988 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 Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd.

(405) 943-3800 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

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

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

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

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

BancFirst 101 N. Broadway, Ste 950 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 270-1009 Bancfirst.com

International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

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

Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com

Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138

Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com

McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com

Jane O’Toole RE/MAX Preferred Properties 9520 N. May Ave. No.110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-4848 (405) 620-7543

Nations Title Agency of OK 5715 N. Western, Ste. G Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 605-0700 nationstitle.com

CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com

Mood Party Rentals LLC 224 NE 46th Oklahoma Ci ty, OK 73105 (405) 840-2081 moodpartyrentals.com

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com

Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank

Gas Station Coffee P.O. Box 18527 Oklahoma City, OK 73154 (888) 542-7760 gscoffee.com

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

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

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

Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

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

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, May 7, 2021, Page 10

OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”

– Byron, 1818.

“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.”

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

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

EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

Everything is opening up. Let’s keep it that way T

HE OKLAHOMA COUNCIL of Public Affairs filled the ballroom at The Cowboy last week. No masks. I saw people that I have not seen in over a year. And I could recognize them. It was a giddy sensation.

There were plenty of stars to meet at the reception. Betsy DeVos, former Secretary of Education, was presented with the annual OCPA award by Gov. Kevin Stitt. Both are big advocates of school choice.

Lyric Theatre is presenting shows. Galas are once again on the calendar. If the antivaxers do not ruin it by driving the COVID-19 numbers up again, we may be back to life as usual after this terrible year of being shut down. *** Personally, my little Pomeranian, Hope, is the only thing that kept me from going

study is two years old. Interesting though.

In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com

insane in all those months of quarantine.

She is a rescue pup and came with the name.

Vicki Palmer used her time during the quarantine to start sketching and painting.

She recently brought me the sketch of Hope, below, which I love.

Now I will always have her with me.

I read the article below recently, but the

Electric Vehicles in Germany Emit More Carbon Dioxide Than Diesel Vehicles A study by the IFO think tank in Munich found that electric vehicles in Germany emit 11 percent to 28 percent more carbon dioxide than their diesel counterparts.

The study considered the production of batteries as well as the German electricity mix in making this determination. Germany spent thousands of euros on electric car subsidies per vehicle to put a million electric vehicles on the road. Still those subsidies have done nothing to reach the country’s greenhouse gas emission targets.

This is just the latest example of government programs expecting one outcome and getting quite another, instead. To some it is ironic; to others it is funny.

The researchers compared the carbon dioxide output for a Tesla Model 3 (electric) and a Mercedes sedan (diesel). The Mercedes releases about 141 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer driven, including the carbon emitted to drill, refine, and transport its fuel. The Tesla releases between 156 and 181 grams, including battery production. Mining and processing the lithium, cobalt, and manganese used for batteries consumes a lot of energy.

To quote Kermit, “It’s not easy being green.”

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Art League donation The Oklahoma Art League gifted $7,500 to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s acquisitions fund in honor of its 75th anniversary. From left: Kimberley Worrell, OKCMOA development director; Michael J. Anderson, Ph.D., OKCMOA president and CEO; Sally Townley, past president of the Oklahoma Art League; and Catherine Armitage, Oklahoma Art League president.

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During Drinks with Dinos, OKC Zoo’s Director of Public Relations Candice Rennels and Chief Marketing Officer Greg Heanue name the Top 10 in 2021 at the zoological park.

ZOO From Page 1 fly! The annual 5K takes runners on a challenging course through the zoo on Saturday, Sept. 18.

7. Haunt the Zoo. Called Oklahoma’s oldest and largest Halloween event, Haunt the Zoo is celebrating its 38th year. The event is set for weekends in October.

8. Haunt the Zoo All Grown Up. It’s not a trick — Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up returns on Friday, Oct. 29 for fans 21 and older.

9. Holiday Lights. See zoo lights this holiday season by in-park walking and driving experiences.

10. Expedition Africa. Look forward to seeing the 20-plus acre savanna habitat, Expedition Africa, opening in 2022.

For more information, visit okczoo.org.

Summer fun at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School in OKC is almost here!

Join Mount St. Mary Catholic High School for a summer full of fun this year at MSM summer camps! MSM is hosting a variety of sports camps as well as a three day camp for all ages and interests, "Camp Rocket!"

Introduce your future Rocket to a variety of activities like arts and crafts, baking, sports fundamentals, science experiments and so much more!

Your student will have a blast learning all while getting a glimpse into the ROCKET PRIDE, MSM experience!

Camp will be led by MSM students, staff and alumni!

Camp Rocket Information: June 2-4, 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

K-8th grade MSM will provide a tshirt, snacks and all materials needed for camp activities!

A wide variety of sessions will be offered at Camp Rocket! Your student will be introduced to activities such as science experiments, music, blue crew fun, robotics, arts & crafts and so much more!

Registration for Camp Rocket, as well as all other camps, is now open on the MSM website! Head to www.mountstmary.org, click "About Us" and then, "Summer Camps".

Questions? Email MSM Summer Camps Director Blake Gunter at bgunter@mountstmary.org today!