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Kicking up their heels during the annual Art Sale Weekend are National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Board member Casey and Kami Fredericks, and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Associate Board members Butch Bratsky and Judy Hatfield. Page 3

Retiring Heritage Hall President Guy Bramble with Head of School Nick Carter and former Headmaster David Goodsell. Bramble retired as headmaster and president after 33 years of service.

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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 10 • One Section • 16 pages • July 16, 2021

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ALLIED ARTS SETS CAMPAIGN RECORD! Village promises parks people’s involvement in parks planning

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

After the pandemic, organization vows to bring back the arts

By Rose Lane Editor With a commitment to bringing back the arts after the pandemic, Allied Arts raised a record $3.65 million - Photos by Rose Lane during its 2021 campaign.

James Pickel was the camCelebrating the 2021 Allied Arts Campaign total of a record $3.65 milpaign chairman. lion with confetti are: From left, front row, Allied Arts Honorary Board During a celebration also member Anne Johnstone, Kirkpatrick Family Fund Director Liz marking the organization’s Eickman, Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah Senner; and back 50-year anniversary, Allied row, BancFirst Corporation CEO David Harlow, Campaign Chairman Arts President and CEO James Pickel and board Chairman Steve Mason. At top: The big reveal Deborah Senner said the of the campaign total is made with the help of the Thunder drummers. reach of the umbrella organigrown more than three-fold to this year’s total. zation has expanded.

More than 40 agencies are now benefited by See ARTS, Page 2 Allied Arts and annual campaign totals have

People for Pedestrian Parks, who are residents of the Hawthorn Village neighborhood, addressed The Village City Council to voice safety concerns of a bike path being added alongside pedestrian paths in the Hawthorn Green area.

Residents have been vocal at several council meetings.

Mayor Sonny Wilkinson stressed that “no joint bike path/walkway is being planned. If we do decide to install a bike path it will be separate from any pedestrian paths,” he said.

Wilkinson said until the council has a final plan it can agree upon it is “premature to assume any part of a semi-finished plan from two years ago is complete.”

“The council will reengage with the architect on the plan and will meet with entities directly impacted, Hawthorn HOA being one such party,” he said.

In other business: • The city has approved new collective bargaining agreements with the International Association of Fire Fighters and Fraternal Order of Police for this fiscal year. The city will continue to expand training for police officers and monitor the success of doing so.

• Several families living in and near the Crossings at The Village neighborhood addressed flooding issues with the Council following a week of torrential rainfall. The council will work with Oklahoma City and the Corps of Engineers to address the problem and See VILLAGE, Page 5

New Heritage Hall president called a ‘visionary leader’

AARON FETROW

The Heritage Hall community has officially welcomed Aaron Fetrow as the school’s new president. Fetrow succeeds Guy Bramble, who retired on June 30 after 33 years at the helm.

Fetrow comes to Heritage

Hall from Roanoke College (Salem, Va.) where he served as vice president for resource development, vice president for student affairs and dean of students. He holds a doctorate of jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee

NSO presents Good Samaritan Awards The Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO) presented its 2021 Good Samaritan Award honorees last month. Due to the pandemic, the awards program and luncheon were presented virtually.

The honorees include Nancy B. Anthony, the president of the Oklahoma City foundation; Debby Hampton, the

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president and CEO of United Way of Central Oklahoma; and Sen. George E. Young Sr.

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The award is meant to honor individuals See NSO, Page 5

College of Law (Knoxville, Tenn.), a master of arts in history from Truman State University (Kirksville, Mo.) and a bachelor of science in history from Manchester University (North Manchester, Ind.).

Since his appointment in November 2020, Fetrow has visited the campus several times and been in regular communication with key administrators and staff.

See FETROW, Page 5

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Kermit and Sarah Frank are at the Allied Arts celebration to toast the arts.

Allied Arts

Successful campaign is celebrated

- Photos by Rose Lane

Olivia Kay performs for the Allied Arts reception.

Above: Liz Eickman, director, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and Steve Mason, chairman, Allied Arts Board of Directors, speak.

Jane Gamble, Judy Love and Anne Johnstone anxiously await the announcement of the Allied Arts Campaign total.

Above: Allied Arts Board member Collins Peck and Michael Wilder.

At right: David and Yonna Vance and Linda Maisch celebrate with confetti.

ARTS From Page 1 The organization is also making a more state-wide impact on the arts.

“We have big plans to mark the (50-year) milestone,” Senner said.

Allied Arts has commissioned artist Joe Slack to create a special piece to commemorate the anniversary.

“We are going to

fight to bring the arts back,” Senner said.

She also said Allied Arts could not be more grateful for the generosity of organizations and individuals during these difficult times.

A survey found that there was a $33.1 million negative impact on central Oklahoma arts organizations due to COVID-19. In response, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund has announced a $1 million commitment to Allied Arts over a three-year period to

assist in nonprofit arts recovery and forward momentum.

Liz Eickman, director, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, said her organization is hoping its gift will encourage others to step up with their own donations.

“By working together, we can speed the recovery of the arts, Eickman said.

Additionally, it was announced that Cathy and Phil Busey will lead next year’s Allied Arts campaign.

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Prix de West

Western Art Show continues Featuring paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists working today, the 49th annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum opened with Art Sale Weekend.

Prix de West is the nation’s

premier Western art exhibition and sale showcasing original works ranging from historical depictions of the American West to more contemporary and impressionistic pieces. Artwork from this world-renowned event will be on exhibit through Aug. 8.

Donita and Larry Thomas with Melinda and Steve Lawrence.

From left: Steve Kerr, Tom Stevenson, Phyllis Brawley, Beth Kerr and Kathleen Steveson.

In photos, clockwiase, starting at left: McKenzie Merrill and Ashton Theiss; Al and Nancy Strecker; Tricia Everest and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Associate Board member Brad Simons; and Clay, Becky, Marnie and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Board Member Clayton Taylor. Clay and Clayton were emcees for the event.

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Retiring Heritage Hall President Guy Bramble is joined by his family – Kathryn Bramble, Jamie Bramble ’05, Julie Bramble, Kristen Bramble Ferguson ’99, and Jay Ferguson ’96 – following a ribbon cutting ceremony for the “H” fountain located behind the McClendon Athletic Center in Bramble Plaza.

For more photos, visit the OKC FRIDAY Facebook page.

‘Roast, Toast and Celebrate’ honors HH’s Guy Bramble After 33 years of exemplary leadership, Heritage Hall’s longest-serving Headmaster and President Guy Bramble has retired, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, tradition, and Charger Pride.

In a send-off worthy of “the man behind the torch,” Chargers from near and far gathered in the McClendon Athletic Center for a spectacular “Roast, Toast and Celebrate” fundraising event, chaired by Board of Trustees member Edie Roodman. The event included a Charger Plaza ribbon cutting for the newly refurbished “H” fountain, followed by dinner, cocktails and a program that elicited laughter, cheers and tears.

Kicking off the evening’s festivities was alumnus Jeff Oakley ’77 who presided over the ribbon cutting of the “H” fountain, located in Charger Plaza directly behind the McClendon Athletic Center (MAC).

The event program featured 13 speakers who mostly toasted Bramble’s personal and professional attributes. The

event included moving musical numbers performed by family, friends, colleagues and alumni, as well as video tributes submitted by friends and former colleagues. Video highlights were provided

by Ackerman McQueen.

Net proceeds from this celebration will create a permanent endowment to fund two awards: The President’s Award for Moral Leadership which is to be awarded annually to one faculty member and one graduating senior who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment ”to lead with courage.”

Additional funds support the naming of an Early Childhood Center classroom in honor of Julie Bramble, who began her career at Heritage Hall in the ECC, where she spent many years educating the youngest Chargers before moving to the Upper School to serve as the associate director of college counseling.

Julie Bramble also retired this year.

They are grandparents to Olwyn Bramble ’33, Parker Ferguson ’34, Westley Ferguson ’31 and Finn Ryan ’27.

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Hughes HCP principal

Hanson is Village Officer of Quarter

By Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern The City of the Village Police honored Corporal Nick Hanson with the Officer of the Quarter Award, sponsored by Sooner State Bank.

Hanson has been with the agency for a little over five years and has been a patrol officer for nine.

The Officer of the Quarter Award began in 2016 as a way of recognizing officers who have shown dedication to the job. Any police officer can be nominated for this award.

John Robin, right, on behalf of Sooner State Bank presents The Village Officer of the Quarter Corporal Nick Hanson with the award.

Lt. Matt Butcher, of The Village Police Department, said that Hanson was identified for his service to individuals facing homelessness during the cold weather, including giving them

NSO From Page 1 who are pillars of the community and who have made a significant impact on the Oklahoma City community.

According to NSO, “Their incredible contributions to the Oklahoma City community will be seen and felt for generations.”

NSO has announced that for every gift people give, they will be matching it up to $100,000. These matching

donors are attributed to Phyllis Bennet, Danny and Dana Baze and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

“We hope that you choose to support NSO’s life-changing programs and our mission of restored dignity and inspiring hope,” said the Neighborhood Services Organization.

The Neighborhood Services Organization, a non-profit, celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

The organization serves the at-risk and homeless community. The organization offers a variety of services including

VILLAGE From Page 1 has directed the city to immediately remove any debris that is clogging a drainage channel near the neighborhood.

• A long vacant parcel of land at the intersection of Britton Road and May Avenue might soon see new development. At the July 19 council meeting, the council will consider amending a previous PUD to accommodate for a Scooter’s Coffee location.

• The city’s parks architect is working on LED lighting for tennis courts

FETROW From Page 1 During this time, Board President Hilary Allen said Fetrow is a “visionary and gifted leader who will build upon President Bramble’s exemplary legacy.”

Fetrow said he is committed to “fostering community, cultivating excellence inside and outside the classroom, promoting diversity, and instilling integrity in future generations. Over the past few months, I have met many within the Heritage Hall community.

“Now that my family and I are in Oklahoma full time, I look forward to meeting others, to building relationships and to leading Heritage Hall in the years ahead.”

Joining Fetrow in

clothes and warm meals.

Additionally, Hanson received his Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) certification, a training that helps people with mental health disorders.

transitional and permanent housing, rental aid programs and a dental clinic. Additionally, it offers a Women, Infant and Children Clinic which supplies supplemental nutrition for pregnant women and children under five.

NSO’s mission is: “To bring Christ’s love to the homeless and working poor and empower them to break the cycle of poverty.”

For more information and to donate, you can visit nsookc.org.

and future lighting requirements for Duffner, Harrison and Bumpass Parks. The council is also looking into adding wi-fi at all city parks.

• Bids for two sidewalk projects in The Village were set to be opened Thursday. Project No. 2 is a sidewalk along Hefner Road running the entire north boundary of the city. Project No. 3 includes sidewalks along Ridgeview Drive north to May Ave and a sidewalk along Lakeside Drive from Ridgeview Drive west across May Avenue continuing west and north to Hefner Road. A new stoplight is to be installed at the intersection of Lakeside Drive and May Avenue.

his transition to Oklahoma City and Heritage Hall are his wife Jodi and two sons, Jadon and Zach. Jadon

The CIT curriculum aims to reduce severe injury during an intervention.

“Being a more senior officer, Hanson has a great deal of leadership,” Lt. Butcher said.

attends the University of the South (Sewanee, Tenn). Zach will begin his junior year at Heritage Hall in August.

The Harding Charter Preparatory Governance Board has named Joe Hughes the new principal of Harding Charter Preparatory High School.

"Mr. Hughes has had a unique educational experience at Harding Charter Preparatory High School, serving as a teacher, counselor, athletic coach, athletic director and assistant princiHUGHES pal during his 11-year tenure in our community,” Steven Stefanick, superintendent, said. “The knowledge, awareness and heart Mr. Hughes has for our school sets him apart from other candidates. I look forward to supporting his efforts to continue excellence at Harding Charter Preparatory High School."

Hugh said it is a great honor to continue serving within the HCP community, one “that fosters the strong belief that every student deserves the opportunity to have access to a high-quality educational experience, one that prepares students for success at any four-year university.

“I look forward to the opportunity to serve as the head principal, as we together will continue to change lives.”

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CALENDAR EVENTS July 24­25 • Horror Con OKC’s Horror Con is a Horror themed, fami­ ly­friendly event. The show consists of celebrity guests, ven­ dors, cosplay, Q&A panels, contests, Scaryokie and more spooky events at Rem­ ington Park. Horror fans get your tickets at horrorconokc.com.

Sept. 14 • Neighbors Night Out On Tuesday, Sept. 14, neighborhoods throughout Central Oklahoma are invited to hold events to get to know their neigh­ bors and celebrate community in con­ junction with Neigh­ borhood Alliance, the OKC Police Depart­ ment, the OKC Fire Department and spon­ sors Waste Manage­ ment and Target.

Neighbors Night Out early bird registration ends Aug. 13. Remem­ ber, a social neighbor­ hood is a safe neigh­ borhood so promote crime prevention by throwing a great party.

Register your event by Aug. 13 for a chance to win Target Gift Cards, Waste Manage­ ment Roll­Away Dumpsters and much more. Visit nacok.org for details.

EXHIBITS Through Aug. 9 • Oklahoma Contemporary

Drive‐By Truckers headlining concert

July 22 • Vendor Resource Fair The Oklahoma County OSU Extension event, Farmers Market Vendor Resource Fair, is at the OSU Extension Conference Center, 2500 N.E. 63rd St. on Thurs., July 22, from 5:30­ 7:30 pm. The event allows producers along with craft vendors to learn from a panel of experts about various farmer’s market resources within the community. Jordan Baze will be leading this event and is an intern for OSU Extension. Each panel expert will have an allotted amount of time to speak about what they can offer the community whether it be loans, grants, business, or mar­ keting advice. By the end of this event every participant will be allowed time to discuss freely with any panel expert. We will be introducing and providing information about a new farmer’s market called the NE OKC Local Flavor Market which is located at the NE Regional Health and Wellness Campus, 2500 NE 63rd Street. This is a free event and dinner will be provided. The dinner will be sponsored by Bedlam Bar­B­Q. Please RSVP to Jordan Baze at 405­713­1125 if you are planning on attending.

We Believed in the Sun and Flight offer very different experi­ ences through which to examine being Black in Oklahoma.

Using light, sound and digital film projection, Crystal Z Campbell: Flight explores the physical, architectural and cultural residue of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre into the present. We Believed in the Sun honors the legacies of and explores the struggles in OKC’s Civil Rights Movement by pairing Guggenheim Fellow, Oklahoma­born Ron Tarver with emerging artist Ebony Iman Dal­ las.

THIS WEEKEND July 16­18 •

N EW D ATES 2021 Chesapeake Events/Shows: WWE Raw ­ Aug. 30 Alabama ­ Sept. 17 Michael Buble ­ Sept. 19 Gold Over America ­ Oct. 5 Kane Brown ­ Oct. 14 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham ­ Jan. 27, 2022 Elton John ­ Jan. 30, 2022

French Cinema In commemoration of Bastille Day, the OKC Museum of Art’s year­ ly celebration of the best of classic and contemporary French cinema returns to the Noble Theater. Muse­ um Films’ French Film Week series presents a curated festival of crowd­pleasing hits and festival favorites.

French Film Week tick­ ets are on sale at okc­ moa.com. Prices are $5 for OKCMOA Film Society members, $6 for Museum members, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), college students with IDs and teens ages 13­18 and $6 for children 12 and under. Virtual Cinema passes for the New French Shorts 2021 program are $10.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com JoJo Siwa ­ Feb. 1, 2022 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 14, 2022 Zoo Amphitheatre: Foo Fighters ­ Aug. 7 Judas Priest ­ Oct. 16 Matchbox Twenty ­ June 22, 2022 Theatre: Master Class (Lyric) ­ Sept. 15­Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall:

Popular alternative country/Southern rock band the Drive-By Truckers will headline Scissortail Park’s second anniversary concert Friday, Sept. 24. The free performance is part of the Live from the Lawn signature concert series presented by American Fidelity.

Drive-By Truckers are on the road again after an 18-month pandemic lockdown. Celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, the band is excited to get back to touring and performing live. With their 12th studio album, The Unraveling released in January 2020, followed by The New OK released in October, fans will have plenty of new music to experience at their upcoming shows.

“Scissortail Park is ready to rock, and we're excited to welcome the Drive-By Truckers to Oklahoma City for our second anniversary celebration,” said Maureen Heffernan, CEO of Myriad Botanical Gardens and Scissortail Park. “Our team has done

an excellent job creating a diverse concert series featuring genres from mellow blues to big band swing to the amped-up southern rock of the Drive-By Truckers. This anniversary event we’re calling ‘The Mayor’s Mic-Drop Concert,’ (for Mayor Holt who famously dropped a mic in 2019 after introducing the Kings of Leon at the Grand Opening concert) is an opportunity for our community to come together and hear great music in a great park that just keeps getting better and better. Many thanks and appreciation to all of the sponsors who make our free concert series possible for all to enjoy.”

Live from the Lawn presented by American Fidelity is supported by First Fidelity Bank, R.L. Sias, Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum, The Peak Dispensary, Heartland Payment Systems, AT&T, Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, Dobson Fiber, INSURICA, Ascent Resources, Cory’s Audio Visual, and Downtown OKC.

Historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel names new Artist in Residence The Skirvin Hilton Hotel and Paseo Arts Association are pleased to announce Petra Germany as its ninth artist for their Artist in Residence SPACE program.

Petra, an accomplished designer and producer of pop‐culture jewelry for gamers, geeks, and cosplayers through Etsy, conventions and personal commis‐ sions, will work in the historic hotel’s studio space from July 1 through January 2022.

Join them in welcoming Petra Ger‐ many as the new Artist in Residence with a reception in her honor on Friday, July 23 from 4‐6pm. Enjoy complimenta‐ ry champagne and hors d'oeuvres (cash bar available with wine, beer and cock‐ tails).

“We are delighted to have our SPACE, Skirvin Paseo Artists Creativity Exposi‐ tion, program back open at The Skirvin Hilton! This is a partnership that began in 2012 and continues to be highly sought after and was the first of its kind in the state of Oklahoma,” said Amanda Bleakley, executive director of the Paseo Arts Association.”

SPACE is a unique urban artist in resi‐ dence program in which members of the Paseo Arts Association can apply for a yearlong on‐site residency in Oklahoma City’s premier downtown landmark hotel. The Skirvin provides a working art studio where the artist can create his/her work and give hotel guests and

visitors the opportunity to observe and participate in the creative process.

As the SPACE Artist in Residence, Petra invites guests of all ages to an in‐ depth experience with their favorite characters and offers local residents insights into various creative techniques to generate an interest that may soon find practical application in Oklahoma as our film industry is taking on a new level of interest in the state. She plans on cre‐ ating a detailed costume and a series of props per month, with materials sourced from local businesses wherever possible.

Inspired by different genres like Sci‐ ence Fiction, Fantasy, Historical, or West‐ ern, these would correspond with pop culture trends like Marvel (Black Widow), DC (Wonder Woman, The Suicide Squad), Hamilton, Fantastic Beasts, clas‐ sics such as Star Wars or Frozen.

Themed workshops on costuming basics such as pattern making, sewing, leatherworking, or EVA foam builds will offer a new experience with every visit.

Guests will be able to view costumes, handle props and enjoy a taking photos with Petra in costumed character. Small accessories and craft kits will be avail‐ able for sale.

The Skirvin Hilton is located at One Park Avenue in Oklahoma City. For more information, please visit skirvinhilton.com and follow the compa‐ ny on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) ­ Sept.28­Oct.3 Neil Degrasse Tyson ­ Oct. 5 Alice (In Wonderland) ­ Oct. 22­24 Alton Brown Live ­ Nov. 7 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Horror Con ­ July 24­25 Heroes Ball ­ July 30 Prix de West ­ Through Aug.8 Goodwill Fashion Show ­ Aug. 20

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

Sept. 4­6 Sept. 11­12 Sept. 17­18 Sept. 29 Oct. 2­3 Nov. 11­12 Nov. 27

Accept the Plastic Free EcoChallenge The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is encouraging consumers like you to shift away from single-use plastic dependency and make a change for the benefit of the world’s ecosystems by participating in the Plastic Free EcoChallenge this July.

Disposable plastic items like grocery bags, straws and bottles are creating huge ecological harm, especially in oceans and other aquatic habitats. This includes our streams, rivers and lakes in Oklahoma where plastic trash is a common sight. The challenge runs Thursday, July 1 through Saturday, July 31, and is open to the public. Participants will earn eco-points for using less plastic,

recycling, switching to reusable items and for pledging to make other eco-friendly changes. Sign up to join the OKC Zoo team at plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/teams/oklahoma-city-zoo.

In 2020, the OKC Zoo team refused over 950 straws, 1,019 plastic bottles, 1,104 pieces of plastic cutlery, picked up 2,606 pieces of litter, signed 34 petitions and attended 4 different community events to advocate against single-use plastics. This collaborative initiative earned the OKC Zoo team third place amongst all participating organizations after placing seventh in 2019.

While exploring the Zoo, guests can help reduce plastic by utilizing

in-park recycling to dispose of plastic water bottles and aluminum cans.

The Zoo is now the premiere Oklahoma location to offer Pepsi’s canned Aquafina® water in all of its vending machines, and these cans can be recycled on grounds. Guests can also bring their own reusable water bottle and pack snacks that have minimal plastic.

The Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. These plastics pollute waterways, break down within crucial ecosystems and harm wildlife, which ingest and become ensnared in plastic debris.

With the goal of preventing this cycle from continuing, Ecochal-

lenge.org began this 31-day global initiative, inspired by the Australianfounded initiative, Plastic Free July.

EcoChallenge is an online educational platform that challenges participants to act on environmental issues.

They have engaged 100,000+ people from 139 countries on their platform and 390,000 people total throughout the nonprofit’s 28-year history. Single-use plastics are a major threat to all species, including ourselves, so with the 31-day challenge, EcoChallenge hopes to inspire participants to reduce and refuse single-use plastics in July and beyond.

The Zoo is currently in its summer hours and open daily from 8 am to 5 pm with the last entry at 4 pm.

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Students

The Class of 2021 appreciates its most infleuntial teachers Compiled by Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern

JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

(From Left to Right) Robert Fuhrman, William Ertl, Matthew Williams, Ian Churno, Mathew Hardin, Landon Tebow, Jacob Elder and Kip Nichols of Eagle Scout Troop 120, pose for a photograph in their uniforms.

Boy Scout Troop 120 gets honored at Christ the King Catholic Church Troop 120 at the Eagle Scout court of honor was held at Christ the King Catholic School in Nichols Hills.

Ian Michael Chumo, son of Brittany and Michael Chumo, earned the rank of Eagle Scout on May 21, 2020. His scouting career began as a first grader (2008) in Pack 68 (St Francis of Assisi/Rosary) where he worked through the ranks of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelo and ultimately earned his Arrow of Light (spring 2014.)

Ian joined Troop 120 in Aug. of 2014 as a member of the Fox Patrol, ranking up and ultimately serving as Fox’s Patrol Leader in 2017. He was elected to the Order of the Arrow in late 2017 and participated in the OA Ordeal in May of 2018.

From Jan. 2018 through May 2020, Ian served Troop 120 in the Leadership Corps as an instructor.

Exclusive of the numerous ranks and requirements, Ian has satisfied to earn his Eagle Scout award, he too has earned over 370 hours in service to Troop 120 (Emerald Bay Summer Camp), CK Mission Trip (Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico) and the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank.

Jacob Blair Elder, son of Ashley and Blair Elder, earned the rank of Eagle on Aug. 18, 2020. Jacob began scouts as a first grader as part of Pack 120 at Christ the King School. He completed the ranks of Tiger, Bobcat, Bear and Webelos before earning his Arrow of Light and crossing over to Boy Scouts at Troop 120 in December 2013.

In Boy Scouts Jacob was a member of Fox Patrol and rose to the rank of Assistant Patrol Leader. As Jacob progressed in scouts he was nominated by his peers to the Order of the Arrow and completed its training in May 2018. Throughout his time in scouts, Jacob has completed 31 merit badges and earned both a bronze and gold palms.

William Ertl is the son of Dr. William J. Ertl and Melissa Adams. William joined Cub Scouts Pack 120 at Christ the King Catholic School. He crossed over to Troop 120 and was assigned to Cobra Patrol. William completed two years in Cobra Patrol serving as Assistant Patrol Leader and then Patrol Leader. William passed his leadership test and three years later achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

William’s Eagle Scout project consisted of completely renovating the Santa Fe Family Life Center’s (SFFLC) Sitting Room. Partnering with another Eagle Scout candidate, the two worked together to schedule, organize, and complete the renovation simultaneously from floor to ceiling. William’s portion comprised of tearing down the wooden paneled and mirrored walls and preparing them for resurfacing. New sheetrock was put into place

then spackled, sanded and painted. William also helped fundraise to give back to SFFLC, as they were gracious enough to cover the entire cost of the project.

Robert Austin Fuhrman, son of Deven Vernon and Chris and Molly Fuhrman, earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Austin began scouting as a Tiger Cub at Christ the King’s Pack 120 and advanced through the ranks of Wolf, Bear, Webelo and earned the Arrow of Light award in the Spring of 2014.

After Cub Scouts, he crossed over to Boy Scouts Troop 120 in December 2014, where he was a member of cobra patrol. Austin moved through the ranks and has been a member of the troop leadership serving as Instructor, Quartermaster, Troop Guide and Patrol Leader. He was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, a brotherhood of honor campers, as an Ordeal member in May 2018.

Along the trail to Eagle, Austin earned 32 merit badges as well as completed over 325 service hours. Austin’s Eagle Scout Project was building a flag-pole plaza at Sunbeam Family Services in Oklahoma City.

Matthew Hardin began scouting in 2011 at Christ the King Catholic School. He participated in Cub Scouts through 2014 to receive Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light. Matthew participated in Fox, Nighthawk and finally Leadership Patrols. s.

Matthew’s Eagle project consisted of planning, organizing and building three cubie units for Christ the King Catholic School pre-kindergarten classes. The cubies are used by the students for the storage of their personal items and school supplies.

In 2009, Kip Nichols entered scouting as a Tiger Cub in Pack 120 at Christ the King Catholic School and earned the highest Cub Scout award, the Arrow of Light. He crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 120 in 2013, where he joined Viking Patrol.

Kip served as Assistant Patrol Leader and Instructor. Kip was elected to the Order of the Arrow with Ma-Nu Lodge in 2017.

Kip’s Eagle Project was named the Baden Powell Eagle Project of the Year and Last Frontier Council Eagle Project of the Year. Each award was accompanied with college scholarships. Kip’s project entailed removing flooring and installing a blend of new carpet and vinyl tile at the Santa Fe Family Life Center in Oklahoma City. Kip owes tremendous gratitude to his benefactors at Santa Fe, including Robert Mullins, and Kip’s many volunteers, who helped extensively in the months-long project. Kip is the son of Carrie and Kevin Nichols See EAGLE, Page 13

Shelly Campbell, English “Mrs. Campbell is an amazing teacher. She has taught me so many things other than school has ever taught me through the years. She has made a huge impact in my life and has helped get my life in order. Mrs. Campbell does her best to make sure that we know what we are doing with our lives because she cares.”

- Magdaline Muigai “Mrs. Campbell started teaching me in my junior year of high school for AP Language. I’ve always heard about her honesty, passion, kindness and love for her students. When she started teaching me, I grew the utmost respect for her.

When she gives us advice, she gives it with honesty. If we do something wrong, she tells us and corrects us with love. I am going to miss her themost when I graduate. I feel honored to have been taught by her.”

- Abidat Olaniyan “Mrs. Campbell has kept me motivated to continue focusing on my school life. If it wasn’t for her, I would most likely be struggling to even graduate.”

- Alyssa Gutierrez “Mrs. Campbell has taught me how to understand English. English has been a tough subject for me since I started school. It was not until I had her class that I started to fully understand it. I have learned how to write better and to understand what I am reading.”

- Gordon Millspaugh “Mrs. Campbell has been a wonderful source of strength and motivation. She has been someone motivates and believes in me wholeheartedly.

She supports me by writing letters of recommendation and notifying me of any scholarships and opportunities. Mrs. Campbell’s impact on me is - Vivian Trinh shown in my success today.”

Terri Thomas, English “Ms. Thomas always encouraged me to strive to do my best. She taught me that hard work can overcome all challenges, if I put my mind to it, I can achieve it. Her words of encouragement kept me focused, motivated and made me believe in - Jayvin King myself.”

Kathryn Ferguson, U.S. History, Government “Mrs. Ferguson has been a special teacher to me. She saw the good in me and helped me achieve high goals that I set for myself. Mrs. Ferguson pushed and guided me. She gave me the confidence I needed to get off an IEP and to get into more difficult and challenging subjects. I have succeeded and surpassed the milestones and goals that I set for myself. My success is due to her encouragement and her confidence in my - Malachi Scurra ability to do better.”

Karen Upton (Metro Technology Centers Stem Academy), Human Body Systems and Medical interventions “Mrs. Upton has had a profound impact on my life while being in her classroom or lab. She always encouraged me to strive for and gave me positive feedback when I struggled for my next step.”

-Lailah Meeks Mrs. Griffin (Ridgeview Elementary), Third Grade “Being in Mrs. Griffin’s class in the third grade was the best thing I’ve experienced. She taught me at a young age that working hard will eventually be rewarded. My academic path would’ve been different without her.”

- Malik Edd

Casady School recognizes the achievements of its 2021 graduates During awards assemblies in May and graduation exercises, Casady School recognized the achievements of outstanding Cyclones with major school awards.

These students typify the virtues of hard work, compassion and citizenship.

Alumni Award Isabela Hampton Pardo Sydney René Titiloyo Sofola Brennan Charles Wade The Archibald Cason Edwards Sr. Award Jackson Connor Chase The Brown University Associated Alumni Award

Abigail Loris-Owens Fakhoury “C” Club Award Jackson Paul Kennedy The Catriona M. Mitchell Mathematics Award Spencer Victoria Steele The Chilton Powell Award Pearce Garnett Wade Dartmouth Cup Mason Cruz Uhland The Ena Cochran Award Holly Isabella Burkhart Bailey Brooks Jordan Abigail Loris-Owens Fakhoury Anna Sara Ungvari Spencer Victoria Steele

Audrey Trinity Haynes The Frances Nagle Award Ruthie Monae Presswood The Harvard Prize Abigail Loris-Owens Fakhoury The Judge Clarence M. Mills Scholar Award Tina Quyen Nguyen The Margaret Lytle Griner Award Bianca Thamara Caves The Patrick S. Nagle Poetry Award Sophia Quin Dykstra The Princeton Club of Oklahoma City Award Adithya Bhaktaram

The Reverend Samuel L. Botkin Award Aria Devi Nanda and Katherine Frances Spiropoulos The Richard A. Marble Award Sophia Raquel Stidham The Robert Woolsey Scholar Award Jonathan William Jones The Roy C. Lytle and Joanne Lytle Award Abbey Suzanne Kays Lucy Anne Richmond The Sara Stanley Gordon Edwards Award Olivia Li-Ling Wang The Smith College Tro-

phy Sydney Lauren Geiger Stephen J. Sokolosky Memorial Award Mason Cruz Uhland The Thomas T. Tongue Scholarship John Hart Hughes Caroline Zella Garner The Vanderbilt University Award Edward Jiwoo Kang The William Walker Fine Arts Award Sophia Quin Dykstra Isabella Rose Moore The Yale Club of Western Oklahoma Award Jonah Aaron Craine

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021)

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Jannet Alvarez, Plaintiff vs.

Santos Alisael Aguilar Maya, Defendant

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) /s/Claudia Flynn, Deputy Clerk (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 2, 2021; Friday, July 9, 2021; Friday, July 16, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2021-1312 ) ) ) ) ) )

/s/Jovana Johnson Notary Deputy

SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 15 day of June, 2021.

My commission expires: 07/25/22 Commission Number: 18007370

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Yadira Moctezuma, as next of friend of Kieren Gochenour-Moctezuma has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Kieren GochenourMoctezuma to (b) Kieren Matthew Moctezuma; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Mai of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 26 day of August, 2021 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.

3)Model # 305 Biloxi $36,825.. BALANCE OWED $14,500 4)Model # 403 Augusta $42,450.. BALANCE OWED $16,500

tion for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

/s/L.Bell (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021)

In the Matter of the Application to Change the Name of Tiffany Rae Halford

CV-2021-1601 IN RE: The name of: VEVERLY A. JONES

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Tiffany Rae Halford, an adult, has filed in the above court a Petition to have her name changed as follows, to-wit: From Tiffany Rae Halford to Tiffany Rae Riley; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma on the 19 day of August, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case prior to the date set for hearing and further may appear to have that protest presented in person. If any such written protest is filed, a copy must be mailed to counsel for Petitioner, whose address is set forth below.

IT IS SO ORDERED! /s/illegible signature (SEAL) Judge of the District Court

CV-2021-1575

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In the Matter of the Application Change the Name of Marissa Deeann Edstedt

Chasha Nicole Blair, Plaintiff vs.

James Earl Blair, Defendant

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of _______ and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 30 day of July 2021, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)

GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2021-487 Amended

Kyler Blue Allen Wilder, a minor

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-1502

Oklahoma County

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TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that VEVERLY A. JONES has petitioned to change her name to VEVERLY A. BROWN. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 19 day of August, 2021, before Judge Timmons 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, July 16, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1612

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021; Friday, July 23, 2021; Friday, July 30, 2021)

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In the Matter of the Application of Yadira Mocteuma as next of friend of (child) Kieren Gochenour-Moctezuma to Change Her/His Name

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Joyce Marie Nolan GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by this petitioner in said Court on or before the 2 day of August, 2021, said Petition will be taken as true and judgment 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 15 day of June, 2021.

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The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of haven’t known his whereabouts in over three years and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 5 day of August 2021, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Ivory Lee Scott, Petitioner, -andJoyce Marie Nolan, Respondent.

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Treyce Rafeal Bennett has petitioned to change his/her name to Rue Lette Bennett.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 9 day of August, 2021, before Judge Prince 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/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

In the District Court within and for said County and State.

State of Oklahoma,

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Linda Sue Wilder has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Kyler Blue Allen Wilder, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Welch Room __ in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 15 day of September 2021, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 13 day of July, 2021.

ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Jamie Houston, Deputy (SEAL)

Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Marissa Deeann Edstedt, an adult, has filed in the above court a Petition to have her name changed as follows, to-wit: Marissa Deeann Edstedt to Marissa Deeann Belase; and that the same will be heard

by Judge Prince of the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma on the 6 day of August, 2021 at 9:45 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case prior to the date set for hearing and further may appear to have that protest presented in person. If any such written protest is filed, a copy must be mailed to counsel for Petitioner, whose address is set forth below.

IT IS SO ORDERED! THOMAS E. PRINCE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1580 IN RE: The name of: Marina Serena Mangiaracina

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

Take notice that Marina Serena Mangiaracina has petitioned to change his/her name to Yong Ja Hong.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 29 day of July, 2021, before Judge Andrews at 2:30 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 peti-

IN RE: The name of: Hunter Kennedy

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

Take notice that Hunter Kennedy has petitioned to change his/her name to Hunter West.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 12 day of November, 2021, before Judge Timmons at 10:00 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/Jessica Rutledge By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 9, 2021; Friday, July 16, 2021; Friday, July 23, 2021)

This vehicle is in the possession of HUNG P NGUYEN 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY Vin #JT2BG28KXY0412713 Contact: HUNG P NGUYEN, Phone #(405)226-8126

NICHOLS HILLS Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2021-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: Lot one (01), in Block fifty (50), of the NICHOLSHILLS ADDITION OF NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1400 Camden Way. Current zoning is R1-75.

The applicants desire to build a singlefamily home with a swimming pool.

For the proposed construction, the applicants are seeking a 5’ variance to the front yard (north) setback, leaving a 25’ front yard setback and a 35’ variance to the side yard (east) setback, leaving 15’ side yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 21st day of July 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

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

Dated this 7th day of July 2021.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

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ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 9, 2021; Friday, July 16, 2021) OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Magic Noodle 2 4604 NW 153rd St., Edmond, Okla. 73013, an/a LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within 60 days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Beer and Wine License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 2800 Classen Blvd. Ste. 101 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Hotpot Heroes.

Dated this 30 day of June, 2021. /s/Yushan Han County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 16, 2021)

Applicant: Dr. Mark & Sana Shreve BC-2021-19

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a dwelling and constructing a secondary building

Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Yushan Han to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as her free act and deed.

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6800 NW Grand Boulevard

/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public State of Oklahoma #13007871 (SEAL) My commission expires 08/27/2021

CV-2021-1632 IN RE: The name of: Dixie Gene Thomas

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

Take notice that Dixie Gene Thomas has petitioned to change his/her name to Penelope LaJean Tolleson-Thomas.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 12 day of August, 2021, before Judge Prince 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)

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The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved.

Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of July, 2021.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Craig Dreiling BC-202118 Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 7301 Waverly Avenue The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be

posted at www.nicholshills.net.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved.

Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of July, 2021.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, July 16, 2021, Page 9

Friday Society

Reception benefits Meyers Young Audience Theatre

Former Governor Frank Keating and wife, Cathy, visit with Chip Oppenheim, right, at the Meyers Young Audience Theatre reception.

Welcoming guests to the Meyers Young Audience Theatre event are Dr. David Herendeen, left, Sandy Meyers, and Professor Jan McDaniel.

Meet the Composers

Carroll and Karen Mayfield were among the many supporters of Meyers Theatre attending the exclusive evening.

Composers of “RUSHMORE” Dr. David Herendeen and Professor Jan McDaniel greeted guests at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club with Sandy Meyers at the fundraising reception for the Meyers Young Audience Theatre.

Sandy and the late Stewart Meyers founded the annual event 17 years

ago to share their love of theater with school-aged children.

More than 60,000 children have attended, seeing a new commissioned musical every year. Sandy Meyers said the performing arts program, “encourages the children’s creative development and enriches their education on American History.”

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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 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 Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank 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 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 James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535 Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 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 Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com 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 First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758 Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848 Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, July 16, 2021, Page 10

OKC FRIDAY

Sports Weekly Energy FC visits turnpike-rival Tulsa on Saturday Oklahoma City Energy FC faces off against turnpikerival FC Tulsa for the second time in less than a month.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at ONEOk Field in Tulsa.

The Greens and Roughnecks played to a 0-0 draw in a July 2 contest at Taft Stadium in OKC. To finish the month of July, OKC hosts Sporting Kansas City II on July 24 before heading to Louisville City FC on July 31.

Tickets are available at energyfc.com.

Bad weather forces Indy Eleven game to be moved

The United Soccer League (USL) Championship announced last Thursday’s game between OKC Energy FC and Indy Eleven had to be abandoned early in the second half due to lightning and heavy rain that forced the teams from the field at Taft Stadium.

Once the teams exited, the stadium lost power and could not be restored in a timely manner.

Under the USL Championship’s rules, the game – which was tied 1-1 upon its suspension – will be replayed in its entirety from the opening kickoff.

A date for the rescheduled

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Energy FC signs defender Wynne to loan deal Energy FC has signed defender Deklan Wynne on loan, pending league and federation approval, along with receipt of his P-1 visa, the club announced earlier this month.

The 26-year-old New Zealand international signed for Phoenix in January after making 36 MLS appearances for Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids since 2018.

Wynne, who was born in

UP NEXT Saturday, July 17 @ Tulsa FC Saturday, July 24 vs. Sporting Kansas City II 7:30 p.m., Taft Stadium Saturday, July 31 @ Louisville City FC Saturday, Aug. 7 vs. Memphis 901 7:30 p.m., Taft Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 11 @ Atlanta United II

Johannesburg, South Africa before moving to New Zealand at the age of 14, began his professional career with Hamilton Wanderers in

the New Zealand first division in 2013, appearing in 26 matches in two seasons.

Wynne made the move to the USL Championship in 2015, joining the Vancouver Whitecaps II. Wynne played two seasons with Whitecaps II, appearing in 35 games before being traded to the Colorado Rapids.

He has been capped 15 times by the New Zealand senior national team as well as featuring at the Under-20 and Under-23 levels.

Wynne was first activated for the July 2 match against FC Tulsa.

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Heritage Hall’s Jobe picked 3rd by Tigers The Detroit Tigers selected Heritage Hall's Jackson Jobe with the third pick of the 2021 MLB Draft on Sunday.

Jobe was the first high school player selected in the year's draft and is the state's top pick straight out of high school. Previous bests were Owasso’s Dylan Bundy (2011 Baltimore) and Southeast’s Darrell Porter (1970 Milwaukee), who were both taken No. 4.

The 6-foot-2, 190pound right-handed pitcher and shortstop was awarded Gatorade's Oklahoma baseball player of the year after leading the Chargers to a 29-5 record and the Class 4A state championship this season.

With a slider, changeup and a near 100-miles-per-hour fastball, the Ole Miss commit recorded a 9-0 record on the mound

Jackson Jobe

with a 0.13 ERA and 122 strikeouts against just five walks in 51 2/3

innings.

Jobe, the son of professional golfer Brandt Jobe also tallied a .469 batting average with six home runs and 38 RBI. He was named as The Oklahoman's AllCity and All-State baseball Player of the Year.

The picks before Jobe were (Pittsburgh) Louisville catcher Henry Davis and (Texas Rangers) Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter, a right-handed pitcher.

OKC Dodgers to host 1st of 3 ‘89ers Nights’ this Friday In a tribute to past days, the Oklahoma City Dodgers are slated to host the first of three “‘89ers Nights” this Friday.

The first 1,000 fans filing into Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark will receive a pair of ‘89ers socks, as the Dodgers take on the Reno Aces with the first pitch set for 7:05 p.m.

A fireworks display is also slated to take place following the game.

Two other “‘89ers Nights” are scheduled for Aug. 13 and Sept. 4.

Following Friday’s matchup, the Dodgers continue their home stand against Reno through this Tuesday, followed by a 6-game home series July 22-27 against Sugar Land.

Single-game, package and season tickets are available at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark box office and at okcdodgers.com.

Dodgers hold off El Paso for 2-0 road win in West Texas Oklahoma City scored two runs in the top of the third inning and held off El Paso over the final four frames to secure a 2-0 win last Monday night.

Eight different players accounted for the team’s eight hits in the game, with Cristian Santana and Luke Raley belting doubles and Santana drove in a run to lead the way.

The Dodgers also overcame two fielding errors in the win.

Starting pitcher Mitch White threw six shutout innings and allowed six hits with two strikeouts.

Reliever Kevin Quackenbush allowed two hits but earned a save.

– From okcdodgers.com

Religion

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Crossings to host Global Leadership Summit Church to serve as an official host for event Crossings Community Church will once again serve as a host site of the Global Leadership Summit 2021 (GLS) on Aug. 5-6.

This two-day simulcast features a diverse world-class faculty delivering fresh, actionable and inspiring leadership insights.

GLS will take place at the Crossings OKC campus, 14600 Portland Ave. Crossings OKC is only one of 500+ locations serving an audience in every sector of business and society.

GLS attendees will be learning with people in more than 123 countries and 60 languages.

For the 20th consecutive year, individuals and teams looking to grow as leaders will benefit from GLS. ”We are celebrating our 20th year of hosting the Global Leadership Summit at Crossings Community Church,” said Lori Bunyar, connections pastor at Crossings OKC. “This event has

impacted so many of our staff and leaders to reach out and lead with excellence in our ministries and in our community. It’s such a great resource.”

GLS features more than 14 keynote speakers, including Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers, and Craig Groeschel, founder of LifeChurch. Attendees can join at Crossings OKC or online. Groups are welcome to reserve discussion rooms before the event.

Lunch is available for an additional cost.

Registration for lunches is requested.

GLS pricing is $209 for the day of the event. Crossings Community Church members receive a discounted rate of $129, including day-of-event pricing. Additional group and early registration discounts are available online.

GLS begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, and Friday, Aug. 6, at Crossings OKC in the Venue. Visit crossings.church/info to learn more about the event, explore FAQs,

and register.

If you would like more information about Global Leadership Summit 2021, please visit crossings.church/info or contact Lori Bunyar at lbunyar@crossings .church or (405) 7552227.

Crossings Community Church is a Christcentered church committed to live by faith, be a voice of hope and be known by love.

Crossings hosts services at its OKC campus, 14600 N Portland Ave., at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. each Sunday. Crossings Edmond 1500 W. Covell Road, hosts services at 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m. each Sunday. Services are also available online at crossings.church/ online Sundays at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., and streamed each Sunday to Crossings Joseph Harp and The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital.

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

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

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

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

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

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

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

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Faint Heartbeat for Austin’s Victims

By John Armitage, M.D. President and CEO Oklahoma Blood Institute By keeping 100,000s of pints of blood pumping from donors to patients during the pandemic, Oklahoma Blood Institute has had an opportunity to feel the pulse of the community’s response to the crisis. The last year traced an unstable pattern of ups and downs for our blood supply as we journeyed through elective surgery bans, new case surges, restricted gatherings, reopening stages and post-vaccine freedoms. There is always a new twist in the tale, and none has been so worrying as the barely detectable reaction to the recent 14victim shooting spree in Austin, Texas.

The blood center that supplies Austin hospitals faced a spike in demand following

John Armitage, M.D. the shooting. It needed 136 O-positive and 36 O-negative red blood cells and 23 platelets to treat the known trauma patients.

With the shooters still on the loose, there was a prospect for further carnage. In face of this emergency, the call went out requesting these blood products from other blood centers. This type of sharing is commonplace in a disaster response and represents mutual support that strengthens the civil security for all Americans.

Sadly, the plea was answered with only 36 red cell and 26 platelet units. I am proud to say we contributed a share and that our Texas neighbors managed through the immediate crisis. Our role was even more important because only four blood providers could find any blood to spare because of severe summer shortages.

Such an anemic reaction is not at all typi-

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cal after a disaster and warns of a weakening national resilience to face the next mass casualty event.

Another gut punch from COVID-19 is part of the explanation. A major drop in collections occurred over the last month as people rushed to travel, socialize and otherwise reengage in the social reawakening.

With many businesses and organizations not yet ready to host drives again, the usual summer struggles of blood bankers are worse than ever.

As a stunning danger signal, the nation’s largest blood supplier has asked its hospitals to slow the pace of elective surgeries and recommends “providers confirm product availability with the hospital blood bank before scheduling procedures that may require blood.”

Setting off more alarm bells, our flow of donations following the Austin shooting has been flat. Usually after a mass tragedy, collection rates rise as many people donate to help the victims needing transfusions and to show compassion for those hurting.

This expression of caring gives blood centers confidence to share in the short term, knowing that they will soon see a bump to refill their stocks. If there is no rebound effect to be expected, centers will be less generous with each other in the short term.

While the “new normal” feels great in many ways, for those of us monitoring the blood levels available for cancer, trauma, obstetric and surgical patients there is much anxiety.

Will we be able to meet the pre-pandemic standard of transfusion care? The vital signs currently are not trending well.

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Students

Our students earn accolades from colleges • Toni Thomas, of Oklahoma City, graduated from Georgia State University during the spring 2021 semester.

Thomas earned a master of science degree, majoring in mental health counseling.

More than 4,000 students

graduated from Georgia State University at the associate's, bachelor's and graduate levels during the spring 2021 semester.

Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely

EAGLES From Page 7 and brother to Graham Nichols.

Landon Michael Tebow, son of Michael and Aimee Tebow, earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

He started his scouting career as a first grader at Christ the King school in pack 120. He worked his way through the ranks of Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. His Cub Scout career ended by earning the Arrow of Light and crossing over to Boy Scouts in January 2014.

While in the Boy Scouts he became a member of Nighthawk Patrol and became Assistant Patrol Leader in 2016. In 2017, he became Patrol Leader of Nighthawk. This year he also got elected to Order of the Arrow and participated in the OA Ordeal in March 2018. Landon became an instructor in the Leadership Corps starting January 2018 to the present. He reached the rank of Senior Patrol Leader in January 2019. He has earned over 30 merit badges to date.

Matthew Williams began his scouting journey as a Cub Scout in Pack 55 based out of St. John’s Church in Houston, Texas, as a first grader. He transitioned to Pack 120 in second grade at Christ the King where he continued to Webelos and earned his Arrow of Light. Matthew crossed over into Troop 120, and, as part of Viking Patrol, served as patrol leader. In his pursuit for Eagle Scout, Matthew earned 32 merit badges, Order of the Arrow, Bronze and Gold palms.

For his eagle project, Matthew worked with the Santa Fe Family Life Center to plant six trees beside the pool. The trees will be maintained by a new irrigation system he also helped plan and fund the installation of due to the area being a difficult spot for things to grow in the past.

Matthew is the son of Benjamin and Patricia Williams and the brother of Andrew and Patrick Williams.

diverse backgrounds.

• Emma Peck, of Oklahoma City, was named to the Spring 2021 President's List at Mississippi College.

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each aca-

demic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their

grade point average.

Mississippi College, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences serving more than 4,700 students, from 40 states and more than three dozen countries.

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Above: Rachel and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt enjoy OPUS. At right: Event Co-Chairmen Celina and Russ Harrison lead the effort which resulted in garnering $560,000.

For more photos, see Page 15

Allied Arts

- Photos by Todd Scott

Allie Arts Board Chairman Steve Mason, left, and President and CEO Deborah Senner, right, present Valerie Naifeh with the Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award for her numerous contributions in support of the mission of Allied Arts.

OPUS raises $560k for the arts Allied Arts announced that OPUS, its biennial signature gala, raised $560,000 in support of arts in central Oklahoma.

Critical funds were raised through sponsorships, ticket sales and auction proceeds.

Led by co-chairmen Celina and Russ Harrison, OPUS XI Club Cabaret welcomed more than 400 guests to an event unlike any other that featured an evening of talented performing artists, a live and silent auction, and a salute to our local first responders for their tireless efforts through the pandemic.

Guests were treated to a cabaret style showcase of talent including show-stopping performances by Hamilton’s Erin Elizabeth Clemons, hip-hop artist Jabee, violinist Kyle Dillingham, Broadway and TV star Annie Funke, singer Olivia Kay, ballet dancers Jonathan Batista and Amy Potter, The Sooner Theatre and the Oklahoma Showgirls.

Emcees for the evening were the

father-daughter duo of Mark and Annie Funke At the event, Valerie Naifeh was presented with the Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award for her numerous contributions in support of the mission of Allied Arts. Naifeh has served on the Allied Arts board of directors and executive committee for several years and has led four OPUS galas.

The evening also featured a buoyant live auction with bidders winning private-jet trips to wineries and spas, jewelry from Naifeh Fine Jewelry, artwork by Poteet Victory, weekend getaways to Banff and Telluride, dinner with OU football coaching legends, Thunder suites and more. The auction alone raised more than $210,000.

Proceeds generated through the OPUS event benefit Allied Arts and support arts and cultural organizations in central Oklahoma, including pandemic recovery and restart efforts.

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Allied Arts

Life’s a cabaret!

Theatre star Annie Funke and her father, Oklahoma City’s Mark Funke, joke about how Allied Arts’ OPUS was a live event, requiring attendees to dress from bottom to top as Mark appears on stage in his boxers. The pair served as the emcees for the event. Annie was featured in the off-Broadway hit “Punk Rock” and starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the Roundabout Theater’s “If There Is a Heaven I Haven't Found It Yet.” Her other theater credits include the Broadway production of “Hairspray” and the San Francisco production of “Wicked.” Her first professional acting job was at age 16, as Jan in “Grease” at Lyric Theatre.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: Kyle Dillingham and his wife Ginnette.

Kyle, an award-winning violinist, performed during OPUS. At left: Dr. Greg Walton and his wife Traci and Allied Arts Board Chairman Steve Mason.

Above: OKCPHIL Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate and Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev. At left: Marnie and Clayton Taylor with one of the showgirls.

Above: Penny Voss and Karin Holsted. At left: DG Smalling with Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award honoree Valerie Naifeh.

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Harn Homestead

Homestead Social Sponsorship Party host Ned Aguilar, Homestead Social Chairmen Adam and Jenni Aguilar and hostess Virginia Aguilar. Adam and Jenni’s daughter Arianna is in front.

2021 Homestead Social Chairmen Jenni and Adam Aguilar and Ami and Bhavin Naik hosted a Sponsorship Party at the home of Virginia and Ned Aguilar.

The event sought sponsorships for the Homestead Social, which is set for this fall at the Harn Homestead.

The mission of the Harn Homestead is to preserve the historical property and educate the public about the territorial years of Oklahoma: 1889-1907.

At left: Amber Brock, Molly Fuhrman and Paul Love. Below: Kris Baker, Corey Hale and Chris Cline.

At right: Homestead Social Chairman Adam Aguilar, presenting sponsor Chris Cline and Chairman Bhavin Naik.