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Beaux Arts Moms Tea AL HUDSON U.S. Army World War II

Our Nov. 5 edition will honor all who served in commemoration of Veterans Day. Send photos with names, branch of service and dates of service of your favorite veteran to rose@okcfriday. com.

GROUP CAPT. JOHN SCAMBLER Royal Air Force 1951-1984

MAJ. GEN. RITA ARAGON Air National Guard/U.S. Air Force 1979-2007

JERRY WALKER U.S. Army 1953-1955

JOSEPH AARON WHITE U.S. Army 1918

LONNIE CHILDRESS U.S. Army Signal Corp 1968-1972

TECH. SGT. WILLIAM RODELY Army Air Corps 1941-1945

JACK EDDLEMAN U.S. Navy World War II, Pearl Harbor

RICHARD “DICK” BURTON Coast Guard World War II

MELODY LOU MUEX U.S. Marine Corps 1975-1985

CAPT. RICHARD McAULIFFE U.S. Army World War II

CAPT. ELIZABETH LANE U.S. Army 2010-Present

JESS HARRIS, JR. U.S. Navy Caterpiller Club World War II

JAMES TILFORD U.S. Navy Seabee Vietnam

CAPT. FRANK G. MADDUX U.S. Air Force World War II, Korea

A. VINCENT HOENIG II Petty Officer, Corpsman U.S. Marine Corps

STAFF SERGEANT JAKE WETZEL U.S. Air Force Afghanistan

CHARLES E. INGRAM U.S. Marine Corps 12 Years of Service

RONNIE OSBORNE, JR. U.S. Air Force 2005-2011

BERT SEABOURN U.S. Navy

Beaux Arts Debutantes Co-Chairman Karen Raupe and Chairman Aimee Harlow at a tea for moms of the debutantes and escorts.

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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 23 • Two Sections • 18 pages • October 22, 2021

www.okcfriday.com facebook.com/okcfriday OKC’s only locally-owned legal newspaper with all local news Serving Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, The Village, Quail Creek, The Greens and Gaillardia for 47 years

The Village Fall Festival is set for this Saturday You can climb a rock wall or paint a pumpkin. Maybe a cake walk is more your style.

The City of The Village’s Fall Festival is set for Saturday (Oct. 23) at Duffner Park on Hefner Road, just

east of May Avenue. Plans include an auction of items donated by Village merchants or kids can get their faces painted.

Carnival games are designed for kids of all ages

and train rides are for the younger set, but a parent can accompany a little one on the choo-choo.

City Manager Bruce Stone thinks the Mindwinder and the Kraken Slide appeal to

the more mature kids.

The Village Animal League is bringing a puppy, six dogs and a cat for adoption.

A costume contest is set for noon.

Bouncy inflatables will

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

Go Red for Women Luncheon Co-Chairmen Mary Blankenship Pointer and Dr. Ron Suter with 2021 Go Red Ambassador Lou Kerr and Honorary Chairman Ann Lacy during a reception in Sutor’s home honoring Kerr. The luncheon is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Rachel Mathew is the keynote speaker.

people into these hard to fill positions, we anticipate they will stay and grow in our organization.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Oklahoma City is tied with Salt Lake City for the lowest unemployment rate reported for large metropolitan areas across the nation.

Nichols Hills Mayor Peter Hoffman shared good news during the October city council meeting when he announced a gift to the city to develop a new park along Grand Boulevard in the heart of the city.

“I am pleased to announce a generous gift from Tom and Judy Love in the amount of $1.5 million to create the Love Family Park,” said Hoffman. “Nichols Hills is thrilled to have this beautiful new addition as it will add immeasurably to the quality of life for all of our residents. We are forever grateful to the Love family for their unparalleled generosity. What an extraordinary act of philanthropy.”

The gift from the longtime Nichols Hills residents is set to be used to create a park situated along the north and east sides of Grand Blvd between Huntington Avenue and Bedford Drive. A $200,000 Endowment Fund is to be used for park maintenance and upkeep. The city will maintain the park.

During the meeting, the council unanimously approved an application by the Love family to adopt the park, along with an agreement for professional services with HFSD Landscape Architecture. The Park is designed by landscape architect Scott Howard, principal partner with HFSD Landscape Architecture.

“Our aim is to prepare the detailed construction plans during the next month and then begin the bidding process before year end,” said Mayor Hoffman. “Hopefully, we can award the bids in early 2022 with Park construction beginning around February or March of ’22.”

Hoffman said the city has a goal to complete the project by spring 2023.

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- Photo by Rose Lane

OKC to offer sign-on bonuses for 24 positions number of job openings right now and are facing similar challenges in recruiting and retaining employees as other industries and job sectors,” City Manager Craig Freeman said. “We have spent months listening to potential, current and previous employees as well as leadership in all City Departments and believe if we can recruit quality

Wells, Blackburn to be honored

By Rose Lane Editor Lyric Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Ashley Wells and Dr. Bob Blackburn, the retired executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, are among 14 recipients of the 44th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards.

The ceremony is set for 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the fourth floor rotunda at the Oklahoma State Capitol. A reception follows in the second floor rotunda.

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Loves give $1.5 mil for NHills park

Go Red for Women

The City of Oklahoma City is offering sign-on bonuses ranging from $2,500 to $5,500 to bolster recruitment efforts for 24 difficult-to-fill job classifications.

Jobs that qualify for a signing bonus range from entry level positions that don’t require a high school diploma to highly skilled jobs that require degrees.

“We have an unprecedented

include My Little Pony and Star Wars.

The Village Festival open at 11 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m.

Governor J. Kevin Stitt is the presenter of the awards. The event is free and open to the public.

“It is an honor to recognize influential organizations and Oklahomans who continue to uphold our state’s esteemed art scene,” said Governor Stitt. “I am particularly proud to present the Governor’s Award to Barbara Smith, whose unwavering commitment to the arts will continue to have a lasting impact in Oklahoma.”

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Adrienne Elder is his human.

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

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Beaux Arts

- Photos by Rose Lane

Liz Richardson, Laurie Bennett and Corrine Nelson enjoy the Beaux Arts Debutante Court fall moms tea at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

Beaux Arts hosts fall moms tea

2021 Beaux Arts CoChairman Karen Raupe and Chairman Aimee Harlow. The Beaux Arts Debutante Ball is traditionally the Saturday night after Thanksgiving.

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Heritage Hall sophomore attains Eagle Scout An active member of the Boy Scouts of America since age 9, Heritage Hall sophomore Charlie Ghaniabadi attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the program’s highest achievement.

Among the requirements to obtain an Eagle rank, candidates must demonstrate leadership through successfully planning, developing, and executing a service project. Seeking an opportunity that would benefit inner city youth at Shiloh Camp, Ghaniabadi

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designed and built a new storage shed for the camp. Several fellow scouts assisted Ghaniabadi in the construction phase of the

project.

“Shiloh is a place where kids create incredible memories.

To enhance the outdoor experience, I wanted to

provide the camp a well-built shed with adequate storage space for items such as fishing rods and bait,” Ghaniabadi said.

During his yearslong pursuit of Eagle, Ghaniabadi earned 28 merit badges, along with numerous awards and honors. Additionally, he demonstrated a range of skill sets in his roles as quartermaster and troop guide, and during camping adventures in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and the Bahamas.

Pointer to host ACA reception

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Mary Blankenshop Pointer, chairman of the 2022 American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball, is hosting a reception at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 11, at the Waterford Hotel to explain more about the beneficiary of the event.

“The funds raised through the Oklahoma City Cattle Baron’s Ball will benefit the American Cancer Society Chad Richison Hope Lodge OK. Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city,” Pointer said. “Not having to worry about where to stay or how to pay for lodging allows guests to focus on getting better.

“Hope Lodge provides a nurturing, home-like environment where guests can retreat to private rooms or connect with others. Every Hope Lodge also offers a variety of resources and information about cancer and how best to fight the disease.”

Those wishing to attend should RSVP to ACS Senior Development Manager Rachel Stratton at rachel.stratton@cancer.org.

People can log on to okc.gov/careers to review job openings and submit their applications.

New employees hired into positions that qualify for the incentive will receive their bonus up front. They must sign an agreement requiring them to repay the money if their employment ends before the end of their probationary period. Probationary periods vary based upon job classification.

The following is a list of job classifications approved for a signing bonus and the bonus amount: • $2,500 — 911 dispatcher I – trainee, animal welfare officer I, animal welfare representative, civil engineer II, collection and distribution trainee – technician, crew worker II, grounds maintenance operator I – trainee, meter reader, plant operator III, police report clerk, program planner and refuse collector trainee.

• $3,000 — construction equipment operator I, construction equipment operator II and grounds maintenance operator II. • $4,500 — building heat and air mechanic, building inspector, provisional industrial electrician and veterinarian.

• $5,000 — fire apparatus mechanic, master mechanic and skilled trades worker.

• $5,500 — fire recruit and police recruit.

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Beaux Arts

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Beaux Arts hosts fall moms tea

Little Georgina Payne is learning about the Beaux Arts Society early from (from left) Katie Altshuler, her mom Meg and Kristen Bohanon.

The society hosted a tea for moms of debutantes and the escorts.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: Cristi Reiger, Kim Bohanon and Jill Pitzer. At right: Jennifer Grantham and Stacy Hawley.

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Trivia Night

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Bishop McGuinness Alumni Executive Committee hosted the 14th Annual Trivia Night. The event was chaired by Alexa Lienhard and the committee included, above left, Kelley Hooper, Sarah Hughes, Adele Edmonds, Caroline Ikard, Stephanie Heffington, Kara Slavonic, Dan Buckelew, Danielle Cronic, Ryan Maxwell, Kristy Morton, Victoria Romano, Chris Braun, Richie Touhy, Mikey Wilson, Kevin Morrissey, Gena Wright. Trivia Night is the main fundraiser for the alumni association. Proceeds benefit the Bishop McGuinness All Class Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund. After eight rounds of questions, the winning trivia team was The WordSmiths. Above: Team members were Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Jeff Bice, Danielle Coats, Sandy Coats, Andrea Miller, Michael Miller, Lauren Smith, and Erin Smith.

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The $1.5 million donation from the Love family is the largest ever given to the city since its incorporation. The City of Nichols Hills was incorporated as a town in 1929 and is named after its founder Dr. G.A. Nichols. It has long been recognized as one of Oklahoma’s

ARTS From Page 1 The efforts of our Governor’s Arts Awards honorees are why the arts continue to inspire hope and resilience for Oklahomans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director Amber Sharples said.

“Their commitments reflect the investment necessary to ensure the arts endure to meet important

most beautiful cities.

Plans call for the planting of more than 50 trees during the project. Many of the plantings will be donated by Pete Everest, owner of Whitetail Trees tree farm and chairman of the Nichols Hills Parks Commission.

“Pete has always been supportive of efforts to beautify our city parks and we are extremely grateful for his generosity,” said

needs in our state,” she said. “We look forward to celebrating their steadfast devotion to their communities through their efforts in the arts.”

Wells is receiving the Arts in Education Award which recognizes an individual, organization, school, educator or group for its outstanding leadership and service in the arts benefiting youth and/or arts in education.

Blackburn is a George Nigh Public Service Award honoree. This

Hoffman.

The Nichols Hills Parks Commission consists of 31 volunteer members who oversee the maintenance the city’s 31 parks. Each board member is assigned a park and oversees its budget.

Specific features of the Love Family Park include a shallow negative edge water pool, winding walking paths, low retaining walls of stone, and an art sculpture.

awards recognizes Oklahoma government officials for their outstanding support of the arts.

Recipients are selected from submitted nomina-

tions by the Governor’s Arts Awards Selection Committee, comprised of members of the Governor-appointed Oklahoma Arts Council board.

Booster

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CALENDAR EXHIBITS Through Dec. 3 • OCU Exhibit The Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University will host an exhibit titled “Small Worlds & Con­ tradictions” featuring the works of two artists from Oct. 21 to Dec. 3. The reception is from 5 ­ 7 pm, Nov. 4. Admission to the gallery, located inside the Norick Art Center at 1608 NW 26th St., is free. Both artists – Carolyn Cárdenas and Bobby Ross – will pro­ vide special presenta­ tions in the gallery.

Cárdenas will give a demonstration of her technique at 11 am, Nov. 3, and Ross will give an artist talk at 2:30 pm Nov. 4.

Glitter Ball Honors Kindt Steven Myers

Oct. 29 • OktoberWest Don your cowboy boots and lederhosen for the first OktoberWest celebration bringing music, dancing, food and beer for visitors 21+ to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Oct. 29, from 6 ­ 10 pm. The OktoberWest celebration performances will be held outside with seating indoors. Live musical entertainment from AlpenMusikan­ ten will bring this celebration to life with tra­ ditional German music and singing. Admis­ sion is $25 dollars per person and includes access to the Museum, concert and games. A variety of local beer and traditional German food will be available for purchase. Tickets must be purchased in advance at national­ cowboymuseum.org/oktoberwest, or by call­ ing Kaylia McCracken at (405) 839­7794.

S. Mickey Mantle Dr., where attendees can pick up an event map listing candy stops and programming through­ out the district.

Oct. 30 • Children’s Halloween HALLOWEEN Festival Oklahoma Shake­ Oct. 25 • speare presents this Brick­or­Treat free family event The Bricktown Associ­ made possible by ation and Downtown Allied Arts from 10 am OKC Partnership hosts to 3 pm outdoors in the 7th annual Brick­ the Shakespeare Gar­ or­Treat Halloween dens, 2920 Paseo. festival for kids in cos­ Enjoy performances, tume on Monday from mask painting, treats 4­7 pm. The event is and surprises. free, and attendees can enjoy another Oct. 30 • night of trick­or­treat­ Live ‘Dracula’ Read ing in Bricktown. Par­ Pollard Theatre Com­ ents or guardians are pany will have a live invited to bring their table read of its never­ children to trick­or­ before­seen produc­ treat at over 35 partic­ tion of ‘Dracula’ ipating businesses. including a full cast The central hub of the meet and greet at event is at Mickey 6:30 pm at Guthrie’s Mantle Plaza of the Mack and Ike’s bar.

Bricktown Ballpark, 2 Enjoy light hors d’oeu­

N EW D ATES 2021 Paycom Center Events/Shows: MercyMe ­ Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham ­ Jan. 27, 2022 Elton John ­ Jan. 30, 2022 JoJo Siwa ­ Feb. 1, 2022 New Kids on the Block ­ May 16, 2022 Backstreet Boys ­ Sept. 14, 2022 Shawn Mendes ­ Sept. 27, 2022 Zoo Amphitheatre:

vres, a spooky atmos­ phere and a delicious cocktail menu. Tickets are $60 for the whiskey tasting, apps and the live perform­ ance, thepollard.org.

THIS WEEKEND Oct. 22­24 • Affair of the Heart Braum’s Affair of the Heart show at the State Fair Park fea­ tures approximately 800 booths of hand­ made items, bou­ tiques and gourmet food including every­ thing from jewelry and up­cycled furni­ ture to clothing, home décor, hand­ crafted lotions and soaps and much more. Vendors will come from more than 20 states to sell their goods over three days. Visit aaoth.com for a guide and more information and inspi­ ration.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Judas Priest ­ Matchbox Twenty ­ Civic Center Music Hall: Alice (in wonderland) ­ The Music of Billy Joel ­ Alton Brown Live ­ Hip Hop Nutcracker ­ A Christmas Celebration ­ Handel’s Messiah ­

POSTPONED June 22, 2022 Oct. 22­24 Nov. 5­6 Nov. 7 Nov. 24 Dec. 3­4 Dec. 5

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litter Ball, the spectacular dance party benefitting deadCenter Film, is coming to Tower Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 7–11 pm. This year’s theme is DC High, providing a fun flashback to high school homecoming dances and proms.

Costumes from all eras are encouraged, from Grease to Fast Times at Ridgemont High to Sixteen Candles. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at deadcenterfilm.org.

Glitter Ball was launched in 2015 by Melissa Scaramucci on her 40th birthday to serve as a winter fundraiser to support the programs of deadCenter Film, including the free state-wide education program, which won the Governor’s Arts Award, and the annual film festival, which was named one of the “20 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker magazine. That first year, the event raised $40,000 and set a fabulous tone for all of the deadCenter dance parties that have followed.

Scaramucci started out as a filmmaker and actress when she graduated from the University of Oklahoma. She wrote and directed the independent feature film Making Arrangements in 2002, when women directors were few and far between. Her experience attending festivals inspired her to get involved with the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma.

She ultimately ran the

festival with Cacky Poarch from 2003 2010, serving initially as Executive Director, then moving into the Director of Programming role for the majority of her time there.

Throughout her time at deadCenter, Scaramucci continued to create films. She codirected and produced the feature art documentary Art 365 (2008), and helped produce the rock opera Rainbow Around the Sun (2008) and the documentary Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo (2009). More recently, Scaramucci has become my writing and producing partner. She and I cowrote the short films The Homecoming Trilogy (2018) and Send Me Wings (2020) and the feature films O, Brother! (2016) and Finding Carlos (2021), which she also produced.

This year, Glitter Ball will honor Kindt Steven Myers, the creative genius behind deadCenter’s biggest parties and events.

From Studio 54 at Tower Theatre to blow outs at the Governor’s Mansion, The Jones Assembly, 21C Museum Hotel, Factory Obscura, and the First American Museum, Myers designed events that elevated the perception of

The Nutcracker ­ Dec. 11­19 A Drag Queen Christmas ­ Dec. 12 A Magical Cirque Chritmas ­ Dec. 22 Mean Girls ­ Dec. 28­ Jan. 2 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Haunt the Zoo ­ Through Oct. 31 Goldtini ­ Oct. 22 Heritage Hills Home Tour ­ Oct. 23­24 ARTonTAP ­ Oct. 23

deadCenter and increased attendance ten-fold.

Myers made his start in hospitality as a thirteen-year-old server at the legendary Haunted House Restaurant. After becoming director of Cheever’s Catering & Events, he moved into event management at the Skirvin Hilton, and convention management and sales for ClubCorp America and W Hotels and Resorts in Dallas and Chicago. In 2012, Myers moved back home to launch Kindt Events, an event and wedding production company that took the lead on all of the events for deadCenter.

Myers is now Vice President of Humankind Hospitality. Myers joined Humankind Hospitality in 2015 to assist with the construction and opening of OSO Paseo and FRIDA Southwest. He has since become an owner with the company and is helping launch several new concepts in 2022. deadCenter Film has enjoyed a spectacular year, from being selected as an Oscar qualifying festival to moving into a new building downtown, to hiring a fourth full time staff member.

Honoring Kindt Steven Myers, the man responsible for a decade of awesome deadCenter events, will make this Glitter Ball the perfect celebration of an outstanding year. Get your tickets today at deadcenterfilm.org.

Beans and Cornbread ­ Painted Sky Opera Gala ­ Glitter Ball ­ Governor’s Arts Awards ­ Rodeo Hall of Fame ­ Beaux Arts Ball ­ Cowboy Christmas Ball ­

Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Nov. 6 Nov. 9 Nov. 12­13 Nov. 27 Dec. 17

OKC Zoo Safari Lights brightens the season Holiday lights return to the OKC Zoo in a wild way! Discover elaborate light sculptures, animated displays, visits from Santa, memorable activities and more.

This winter, go wild and fill your holiday season with the magic of light. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announces OKC Zoo Safari Lights, the first holiday light event at the OKC Zoo since 1992. This seasonal celebration of wonder and illumination features larger-than-life light displays showcasing over 50 themed light sculptures highlighting wildlife, aquatic animals, prehistoric creatures and more – all viewable on a driving tour through the Zoo. The estimated drive time to complete the Safari Lights tour is 20-30 minutes.

After driving through the Zoo, guests can park and re-enter the Zoo to continue on an immersive walking tour of the entry plaza with an original musical light performance designed by Miranda Family Lights of Edmond, featured on The Great Christmas Light Fight broadcast on the ABC television network in 2019.

Guests can continue through the Children’s Zoo to see interactive light displays, enjoy seasonal sweets and drinks available for purchase and shop for one-of-a-kind toys and gift ideas at the Zoo’s gift shops. Also included in the experience is the highly popular Dino Safari with animatronic life-size dinosaurs, which will be illuminated for the event. The event debuts Saturday, Nov. 6, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 9,

2022.

“It’s thrilling to bring a light event back to the Zoo after almost three decades and we cannot wait to share OKC Zoo Safari Lights with new generations of fans,” said Dwight Lawson, OKC Zoo’s executive director/CEO. “This event offers an exciting way to experience the unique setting of the park with stunning lights, music and lots of surprises while creating holiday memories and traditions.”

Make plans to get photos with Santa every Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 6 through Dec. 25, in the Zoo’s Canopy Restaurant.

Online reservations are required for Safari Lights. Drive-up purchases will not be accepted. Tickets are limited to ensure optimal guest experi-

ence. Admission for the drive-thru experience is $50/vehicle for ZOOfriends members or $60/vehicle (non-members) this fee also includes up to 4 walk-thru admission tickets.

Admission for the walk-thru only is $10/guest ages 3+ for ZOOfriends members or $12/guest ages 3+ (nonmembers). This holiday event is open starting Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, from 6:30-11 pm each night. Beginning Monday, Nov. 8 and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 9, Safari Lights is open from 5:30-11 pm nightly.

Tickets for are on sale now for ZOOfriends members and are available for the general public beginning Friday, Oct. 22. Prepare for the holiday season and purchase event tickets at okczoo.org.

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Cattle Barons gather for Cancer Society Clad in Western wear several hundred persons joined the

American Cancer Society for the 19th annual Oklahoma City Cattle

Baron’s Ball. The party with a purpose had live and silent auctions, entertainment, food, beverages and games.

The Cattle Baron’s Ball funds the American Cancer Society and the Chad Richison Hope Lodge.

Helping fund the American Cancer Society’s Chad Richison Hope Lodge at the Cattle Baron’s Ball are, from left Jane Terill, Pam Hayes, Livi Friend, Kelleye Elliott and Elizabeth and Phil Lance.

In photo left, are Katie and Drew Krittenbrink at the Cancer Society event at The Cowboy Hall of Fame

- Photos By Fran Kozakowski

Liz Wellberg and Mike Rudolf at the Cattle Baron’s Ball.

Joe and Mary Pointer, left, Robert Cox and Nancy Hyde.

Edward and Brenda Granger.

Randy and Cara Nancy.

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Kilo

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Village Festival Animal Adoptions The Village Animal League (VAL) has a number of animals in the shelter that need adopting. They will all be at The Village Fair Saturday and you can

Festival From Page 1 There will be food concessions to feed even the hungriest big and little guys. It will be fun for kids of all ages, not to mention also their parents.

adopt them there.

Kilo the puppy, upper left, has spent to much of his young life in the shelter. He was born in April and his owner surrendered him.

“He is a very loving pup and does well with all living beings,” according to VAL’s Cheryl Steckler.

He currently gets fostered on weekends and his foster Mom said he is house-trained and has great manners. His adoption fee is waived.

All the dogs above are currently in The Vil-

lage Shelter and need a home.

They are all coming to The Village Fall Festival so the crowd can meet them.

VAL members are hoping that people attending will come meet them and maybe the dogs will find a forever home.

Meredith the cat may not be at the festival.

She is currently being treated by a veterinarian for a UTI but should be available soon. She weighs 7 lbs. and is very sweet.

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Premier Card

Premier Card Week is Oct. 22-31 Celebrating its 22nd year, Premier Card is one of the most anticipated fundraising events of the season.

Shoppers give $50 and get their Premier Card from any participating OKC, Edmond, or Norman merchant. In return, participating merchants offer an up to 20 percent discount to Premier Cardholders during the 10-day event. All proceeds are used to fund Payne Education Center’s teacher training programs and dyslexia advocacy efforts.

The Premier Card is a win-win for everyone! By participating in the Premier Card fundraiser, you’re seeing to it that no child struggles to learn to read while taking advantage of discounts at some of your favorite stores. In 2020, participants helped raise over $76,000, securing

vital dyslexia remediation training for Oklahoma teachers.

Premier Card Week etiquette: • All discounts are subject to merchant and manufacturer policy.

• Retailers are not required to honor the up to 20 percent discount on special orders, layaways, gift certificates, sale merchandise, delivery fees, complimentary gift wrap services, alcoholic beverages or with any other in‐store discount, promotion or coupon.

• Card owner’s signature must appear on the card.

• Card must be presented at the time of purchase.

• Only the card owner, their spouse and dependent children can use the card for discounts.

• Applies only to participants listed in the directory.

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OPINION O UR S TAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

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

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

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

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

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

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

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

EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

Republicans: Some Stubborn Members Trying To Make Party Commit Suicide Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY Friday, August 9, 2013

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ACTIONS have infected the Republican party to such an extent that could effectively reduce its influence radically in supporting healthy public policy.

Factions in the Republican party aren’t satisfied with just getting mad at Democrats. They are fighting fellow Republicans to the detriment of the party’s influence on public governance.

Meanwhile, Democrats are sitting back smiling at what’s going on with the Republican Party rupture.

Republicans are sharply divided on

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whether or not to influence a government shutdown over their hatred of Obamacare.

The American public also is against the Obamacare law, but the public generally is opposed to problems inherent with a government shutdown that cause all kinds of troubles.

Republicans were blamed for the last shutdown and it hurt the party’s image.

Rigid Tea Party Republicans demanding “do it my way or else” without considering there are huge public sections who have differing viewpoints. Sometimes we just can’t have our own way when so many

others disagree.

The party needs to establish a policy of realizing lots of others might strongly disagree. And say to political opponents, “can’t we talk about this and work out something on which we can agree, for the public good?” The serious immigration problem has gone far too long.

The U.S. Senate found a solution on which both parties could agree. They passed the bipartisan bill solidly and sent it to the House.

The Republican Speaker said before it got there and before he had read it, “We’re not going to take up the Senate Bill.”

Come on, Republicans, let’s not wipe out our party on internal differences. Let’s get together at least within our own party.

Oklahoma’s own GOP delegation is split on the shut-down situation.

Let’s go along, to get along, and accomplish!

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

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Above: 2021 Juliette Low Leadership Society Honorary Chairman Kay Goebel and Gayle Semtner. At left: Melinda Lee and her mom Carol Troy. Below: Valari Wedel (right) talks about her experience climbing Mount Everest while Sally Starling and Polly Nichols look on.

Girl Scouts honor Annie Bohanon Annie Bohanon is the honorary chairman of the 2022 Juliette Low Leadership Society’s annual luncheon set for Feb. 17, 2022, benefiting Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma.

Due to COVID, the 2021 luncheon was postponed thus the Honorary Chairman Kay Goebel is also being recognized.

Mom and daughter Sally Star-

ling and Polly Nichols are the cochairmen of the event.

The keynote speakers are Valari and Jess Wedel. Jess was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 27 and Valari was her support.

Once Jess conquered cancer they decided to climb Mount Everest. They will talk about their experiences.

- Photos by Rose Lane

2022 Juliette Low Leadership Society luncheon cochairmen and daughter/mother duo Sally Starling and Polly Nichols with Honorary Chairman Annie Bohanon during a kick-off brunch at Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma’s Camp Trivera.

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OKC FRIDAY

Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 8 PREVIEW: DEL CITY AT DEER CREEK • 7 P.M. FRIDAY

Antlers host Del City for possible share of district title

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Currently sitting in a tie for second in District 6A-II-1, the Deer Creek football team hosts Del City this Friday for a possible share of the district title.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Deer Creek Stadium.

The improved Antlers boast a 6-1 overall record and are 3-1 in district play, after a 23-6 victory at

Midwest City last Thursday night.

Quarterback Brett Pense accounted for both Deer Creek touchdowns and kicker Grayson Miller nailed three field goals against the Bombers.

The Antlers are tied with Stillwater for second in the standings, but lost to the Pioneers, 35-28, in double overtime in Week 4.

Deer Creek’s last two games are at Lawton and U.S. Grant.

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Meanwhile, Del City is 6-1 overall and 4-0 in district play, following a 20-14 overtime win at PC North on Thursday.

The Eagles have already beaten Stillwater and end their regular season at U.S. Grant and Lawton.

Crossings Christian continues its quest for a first-ever district title with a road game at Kellyville on Friday.

The Knights powered past Prague for a 37-22 win last week

WEEK 8 SCHEDULE Friday, October 22 Greenhill at Casady Crossings Christian at Kellyville Del City at Deer Creek Heritage Hall at Anadarko McGuinness at Piedmont Mount St. Mary at Kingfisher PC North at Midwest City Thursday, October 21 John Marshall at Classen SAS Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

and sit in a four-way tie in District 2A-2 with Prague, Jones and

Chandler.

Heritage Hall also makes its case for

another District 3A-1 crown at Anadarko on Friday.

McGuinness also hits the road for a key District 5A-2 matchup at Piedmont on Friday.

Two other Fridayland teams are also on the road this week, with Mount St. Mary visiting Kingfisher and PC North traveling to Midwest City.

Casady hosts Greenhill, while John Marshall visited Classen SAS on Thursday.

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

Regional meets set for Saturday Eight Fridayland schools embark on a journey toward a possible state championship as cross country regional meets take place this Saturday.

Deer Creek and PC North squads compete in a Class 6A west regional at Mustang,

where the girls start at 10 a.m. and the boys follow at 10:45 a.m.

Mount St. Mary and McGuinness run in 5A, with the Rockets at Mustang and Irish at Owasso. The girls race begins at noon and boys are at 12:45 p.m.

Harding Charter Prep and John Marshall venture south to Waurika for their 4A regional, while Crossings Christian and Heritage Hall go to Enid for a 3A regional.

Starting the day are the 3A girls at 10 a.m., with the boys to follow at 10:45 p.m. The 4A girls begin at noon and the boys at 12:45 p.m.

All 2A-6A state meets are scheduled for Oct. 30 at Edmond Santa Fe. CYCLONE GIRLS WIN AT ELGIN Keyed by six runners in the top 25, including an individual champion, the Casady girls won the Elgin Invitational last weekend to end the regular season.

The McGuinness girls finished second, as did the Cyclone boys.

Casady’s Shanta Ramdas battled

Casady’s Larry Mathis, left, finished second and teammate Shanta Ramdas won an individual girls title at the Elgin Invitational.

through cool, windy conditions to beat the field by 20 seconds in 20:28.36 over the 5-kilometer course to earn the individual championship.

McGuinness’ Torie Whitbeck and Gracie Blevins claimed spots inside the top 5 at fourth and fifth, respectively, to lead the Irish girls.

Five other Cyclones cracked the top 25, including Kyra Patel in 11th place, Julia Janknecht in 14th, Anna Ungvari in 16th, Madeline Fares in 20th and Lili Tran in 23rd place.

Maggie Kirt led a quartet of Irish girls in

the top 25 in 18th place.

Olivia Fosbenner claimed 18th, followed

by Margot Knudtson in 21st and Emery Atchison in 25th place.

In the boys race, Casady’s Larry Mathis claimed the runner-up trophy by just under a second with a time of 16:33.83. Harding Charter Prep’s Ryan McLaughlin finished three seconds behind Mathis to come in third place.

Ayden Kerr was the only other Cyclone to finish in the top 10 in ninth place, with Ashton Hale claiming 17th place.

Story continued at okcfriday.com.

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 22, 2021, Page 13

FOOTBALL | WEEK 7 ROUNDUP

Knights power past Prague

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Relying on a balanced offensive attack and solid defense, the Crossings Christian football team erupted for three touchdowns in the second quarter to pull away for a 37-22 victory over Prague on a crucial district matchup last Thursday at Knights Stadium.

“I was really pleased with our (offensive) balance,” coach Jonathan Keathly said after the game. “We want to try to force teams to respect our running game.”

The win against the Red Devils on Thursday puts the Knights in prime position to secure their first-ever district title, sitting in a 4-way tie with Prague, Chandler and Jones atop District 2A-2.

They beat Jones last week but lost to Chan-

dler in Week 4, before going to Millwood in the season finale on Nov. 5.

Both teams played a scoreless first quarter before Crossings (5-2, 2-1) got on the scoreboard with a 19-yard run by Mason Snyder in the opening minute of the second quarter.

The Knights then forced a three-and-out on Prague’s ensuing possession and scored for a second straight time on Silas Ward’s 55-yard run.

Justin Walraven finished off the rally with a 3-yard plunge with 40 seconds left in the first half.

“Silas and Justin had a great night with some really big runs,” Keathly said. “They were getting about five to six yards per run.”

Prague battled back to lose within five points about halfway through the third quar-

ter before the Knights closed the night with 17 straight points.

Kicker Matthew Jolliff nailed a 36-yard field goal for the first score, with Walraven running for a 37-yard TD and Snyder snaring a 26yard pass from quarterback Drew Wood.

WEEK 7 RESULTS Chargers dominate Douglass: Quarterback Will Paque accounted for four touchdowns to lead Heritage Hall (7-0, 4-0 3A-1) in a 57-14 win at Douglass. Star receiver Gavin Freeman also scored three times on two TD passes a 5-yard run.

Antlers down Midwest City: Deer Creek quarterback Brett Pense threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Bryson Rouse and scored on a 1-yard run to lead the Antlers (6-1, 3-1 6A-II-1) in a 23-6 victory at Mid-

- Photo by Caleb Williams, photosbycaleb.com

Crossings Christian receiver Mason Snyder (1) scored two touchdowns on a 19yard run and a 26-yard reception to help the Knights to a 37-22 win over Prague.

west City.

Rockets outlast Bridge Creek: Mount St. Mary outlasted Bridge Creek on Thursday in a 38-20 triumph, behind two touchdowns by quarterback Joseph Krug on a 6yard pass to Jaxson Daniels and a 9-yard run for the Rockets (42, 2-2 3A-1).

Western Heights forfeits to Irish: McGuinness picked up a district win without

getting on the field, as troubled Western Heights forfeited last Thursday’s game to the Irish (4-3, 3-1 5A-2).

Del City edges Panthers in OT: PC North’s dreams of a playoff berth took a hit in a 20-14 overtime loss to Del City on Thursday at Panther Stadium. Tailback Camarion Jones and quarterback Carson Laverty scored on TD runs for the Panthers (3-4, 1-3 6A-II-1).

Bears fall to Cushing: John Marshall (2-5, 1-3 4A-2) likely dropped out of playoff contention, thanks to a 49-22 loss to Cushing last Thursday at Taft Stadium.

Country Day tops Cyclones: Limited to less than 100 yards of total offense, Casady (2-5, 0-3) endured a 290 loss at Fort WorthCountry Day last Friday in a SW Preparatory Conference counter.

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP Mount St. Mary’s Hadley Moses (12) passes the ball to a teammate during yesterday’s semifinal match against Piedmont at the Class 5A state tournament.

- Photo by Mary-Ellen Wolf

Rockets roll into 5A title game against Titans Without losing a set in the first two rounds, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team stands on the verge of a potential third Class 5A state championship.

The top-seeded Rockets (38-6), which made the state title game for the seventh time over the last nine seasons, faced off against Carl Albert last Tuesday at Vedigris for the gold ball.

Since results weren’t available as of press time, look for more coverage at okcfriday.com.

Mount St. Mary

CLASS 5A RESULTS Monday, October 18 Quarterfinals No. 4 Piedmont def. No. 5 Claremore, 3-1 No. 1 Mount St. Mary def. No. 8 Duncan, 3-0 No. 2 Carl Albert def. No. 7 Sapulpa, 3-0 No. 3 Southeast def. No. 4 MacArthur, 3-2 Semifinals Mount St. Mary def. Piedmont, 3-0 Carl Albert def. Southeast, 3-0 Tuesday, October 19 Championship Mount St. Mary vs. Carl Albert, 5:30 p.m.

opened the semifinals against No. 4 Piedmont with a 25-20 win in the first set and finished off the 3-0 sweep the match with set wins of

25-22 and 25-12.

The Rockets also had an easy time with eighth-seed Duncan, not allowing more than 20 points in any set for

a 3-0 triumph.

In the 6A tournament, No. 5 Deer Creek opened the first set with a 26-24 win over No. 4 Jenks before losing the next three to suffer a 3-1 loss in the quarterfinals at Catoosa on Monday.

The Antlers ended their season with a 23-8 record.

No. 6 Heritage Hall also got a quick exit from the 4A tournament last Friday at Shawnee, thanks to a 30 season-ending loss to No. 3 Verdgiris to finish with a 19-12 record.

– By Jason Jewell

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 22, 2021) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Sections 50-188 and 50-372 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding drainage information required for Building Permit Applications and Certificate of Approval Applications; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding certain defined terms related to development; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending the Nichols Hills Building Commission Guidelines regarding certain defined terms related to development; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council.

These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

Dated this 11th day of October, 2021.

Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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Dated this 11th day of October, 2021.

Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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TUES., OCT. 28 AT 9:00 A.M. ITEMS LOCATED AT: 5317 S EASTERN, OKLA. CITY, OK INSPECTION: Tues., Oct. 26 & Wed., Oct. 27 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and starting at 8:00 AM Day of Auction.

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Section 50-126 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding notice requirements for special permits related to communication towers, antennas, and small wireless facilities; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council.

These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

AUCTION HELD AT:

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Dated this 11th day of October, 2021.

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ADVERTISE STATEWIDE

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Augusta A. Ussery, Petitioner, -andMohammed S. Albalawi, Respondent.

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

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Guadalupe Garza, Plaintiff vs.

Ricky Quiroz, Defendant 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 domestic violence and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 27 day of November 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 (SEAL) /s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk

PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 15, 2021; Friday, October 22, 2021) IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PB-2021-1352 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors having claims against Norma J. Emerson, 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 Glen David Emerson at 3013 Carlton Way, OKC, 73120 on or before the following presentment date: November 29, 2021, or the same will be forever barred.

Glen David Emerson, Personal Representative Dated: September 29, 2021 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 15, 2021; Friday, October 22, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Louis Harrison CASE NO: PB-2021-1169 STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA } NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL Notice is hereby given to all legatees and devisees of Louis Harrison, Deceased that on the 28 day of June,

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA } NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby notified that on the 11 day of June, 2021, Cherry Babb Filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma, praying for Letters of Administration to be issued to Cherry Babb upon the Estate of Maxine Padgett, deceased, of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma.

And pursuant to an order of said Court, the 29 day of November, 2021 at the Hour of 1:30 o’clock pm of said day has been appointed as the time for hearing said application, before Judge Welch, Judge of the District Court Room Probate Division Room 217, Oklahoma County Courthouse 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetence of the applicant, or may assert his/her own right to the administration and pray for Letters to be issued to Cherry Babb.

COLLECTOR’S AUCTION

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TOP PAY FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.

Must have valid DL & be able to pass a background check and a drug screen.

Bucket Foreman and Groundman - Cookson, Muldrow, Roland, Poteau, Craighead, Sallisaw, Vian,OK and Ft Smith, AR. Experience preferred for Bucket Foreman position.

General Foreman Nic Conger - 479-755-7237 Foreman, Trimmers and Groundman - Paul’s Valley, Ada, Norman Herbicide Applicator License, CDL B minimum for Foremans.

General Foreman Dustin Blackwood - 405-926-7913 Foremans, Trimmers, Climbers, Bucket Operators, GroundmanMuskogee, Edgemont, Sulphur Creek, Whispering Springs, Glenpool, Durant, Ardmore, Hugo, Sherman TX, Tishomingo, Olive Branch, Gore, Bixby, Ada, Seminole, Wewoka, Okemah, Holdenville, Shawnee, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wilburton. CDL Drivers and Herbicide Sprayers license required.

Oklahoma Regional Foreman Blake Tedford 317-413-6455

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West Tree Service is an EOE M/F Disability Vet

LOGAN COUNTY LAND AUCTION

70+/- ACRES Crescent Area FRI., OCT. 29 • 10 AM Gregg Pickens Auctioneer/Broker

405-533-2600 Pickensauctions.com

Sudoku

INSPECTION: Fri., Oct. 22 & Mon., Oct. 25 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and starting at 8:00 AM Day of Auction.

(W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

www.dakil.com COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP/INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURING CO. 1999 Case 586G Forklift, (2) Double Sided Stowaway Cantilever Racks, Lucas Horizontal Boring Mill, O-M Ltd Vertical Turret Lathe w/63” Rotary Table, Summit Horizontal Boring Mill, OOYA Radial Arm Drill, (2) Vectrax Bridgeport Style Knee Mills, Mori Seiki Engine Lathe, LeBlond Engine Lathe, Hansford Davis Keyseater, Clausing Drill Press w/Tapmatic Head, Wysong 10’ Shear, Hem Saw w/Automatic Feeder, Marvel Vertical Band Saw, Asst. Welders, Torches, Grinders, Clamps, 100’s of New & Used Reamers, Mills, Taps, Carbide Inserts, Bits, Collets, Several Machine Vises, Plate Clamps, Tilting Dumpsters, Rolling Step Ladders, (18) Pedestal Fans, Large Jacks, Parts Bins, Shelving, Pallet Racking, Numerous New Parts for the Birdwagen including Vibrators, Engine & More; Plate Steel, Bar Stock, Pipe, Racks, Lots of Misc. Nuts & Bolts, Plan Cabinets, File Cabinets and Much More. This is only a partial listing!

SEE WEB SITE FOR DETAILED LISTING & PICTURES.

Dakil

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

AUCTIONEERS, 405-751-6179

www.dakil.com

LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION

CV-2021-2366

RED IRON

IN RE: The name of: ) CAITLIN ELIZABETH WHITLEY ) HAYES )

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ITEMS LOCATED AT: 6728 E. 11TH ST & 6737 E 12TH ST, TULSA, OKLAHOMA

Can’t make it to the auction: Bid live on-line at

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 22, 2021)

COURT CLERK (SEAL) /s/L.G. By: DEPUTY

TUES., OCT. 26 AT 9:00 A.M.

AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST., OKLA. CITY, OKLA.

NAME CHANGE

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that CAITLIN ELIZABETH WHITLEY HAYES has petitioned to change his/her name to CAITLIN ELIZABETH WHITLEY. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 16 day of December, 2021, before Judge Stinson at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse.

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

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (IVI) Makers of the “Birdwagen” and EnviroVig Mini-buggy

Dated this 12 day of October, 2021.

ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By: /s/illegible signature Deputy

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION

TUES., OCT. 28 AT 9:00 A.M. ITEMS LOCATED AT: 5317 S EASTERN, OKLA. CITY, OK INSPECTION: Tues., Oct. 26 & Wed., Oct. 27 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and starting at 8:00 AM Day of Auction.

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Answers

AUCTION HELD AT:

DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST., OKLA. CITY, OKLA. (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

Can’t make it to the auction: Bid live on-line at

www.dakil.com 1991 Grove TMS-700B 50-Ton Hydraulic Crane, 1969 American 4450 40-Ton Crane, 1974 Link Belt HC138 65-Ton Crane, 1997 Skytrak 8042 Forklift, 2003 Ford F366 Flatbed Truck, 40’ Triple Axle 5th Wheel Trailer, 45’ Drop Deck Triple Axle 5th Wheel Trailer, 45’ Tandem Flatbed 5th Wheel Trailer, 45’ Flatbed Gooseneck Trailer, Various Pieces of Salvage Vehicles, Trailers & Equipment; (15) Miller Diesel Trailer & Skid Mounted Welders, (10) Suitcase Miller Wire Feeders, (2) Millermatic Wire Feed Welders, (20+) Dyna-Lock Lanyards and Others, Over 100 Power Tools including Hilti, Makita, Bosch, Dewalt & Porter Cable; (2) Spreader Beams, (4) Pony Beams, Several Picking Eyes, Shackles, Turn-Buckles, (19) Crane Mats, (22) Sheets of 1” Steel Plate, (2) Duct Lifts, (2) Roustabout Lifts, Job Boxes, Asst.

Ladders, Estimating 150 Tons of Iron and Much More. This is only a partial listing!

Dakil

AUCTIONEERS, 405-751-6179

www.dakil.com

Students

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 22, 2021, Page B3

Some universities implementing test-optional

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here have been many changes due to the pandemic; the college admissions process has been altered greatly, specifically the new test-optional approach.

Universities across the country have adopted this model in hopes to cater to all students’ situations in a post-pandemic world.

Test-optional allows colleges to waive students’ standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. Without scores, universities examine other

by Anh Thu Nguyen

CASADY COMMUNITY

parts of an application, which may represent the applicant better than just quantitative data.

Although some colleges have implemented this new model, others have not. This shift poses a crucial question: should students still be taking standardized tests?

The saying that

comes into my head when addressing this situation is “better safe than sorry.”

While there are students who are unable to take these exams, for those who can, there are benefits from high scores. Among my classmates at Casady, we are wondering if our applications may be negatively viewed if we do not take the exams.

By the time I am a senior, the policy for testoptional could leave those who decide to forgo examination in an unfortunate position.

The college admissions process is about making yourself a stand-out candidate. A positive test score can set you apart. Ideally, students should not regret their decision to opt-out of standardized testing.

Colleges will have to decide if this model is worth implementing, or if they will require test scores. Until then, students should continue to pursue taking standardized exams to boost their chances of being admitted into the university they desire.

Rocket seniors hear words of wisdom at retreat

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he MSM Senior Class Retreat brought the MSM Class of 2021 to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp for a day of fun, reflection and connections.

Rocket senior students heard words of wisdom from their favorite teachers and shared affirmations with each other. We spent a lot of time at play enjoying four square, basketball,

by Rebekah Cleary

ROCKET REPORT spikeball and corn hole among others. The day culminated with mass, student sharing, class pictures and s'mores around a campfire. Getting to know the heart of our classmates and

The MSM Senior Class Retreat kicks-off the first first of many senior celebrations.

creating relationships that will last a lifetime is a core part of The Mount St. Mary culture.

This event kicks-off the first of many senior

celebrations at MSM. I look forward to all of the upcoming “lasts” with our amazing Rocket community.

Rocket Pride!

October 22 Patricia Abney Michelle Dugan Lisa Gonzales Les Greathouse Ron Greenfield Jayme Howell Rosmary Joseph Andrew Middleton Kathleen O’Toole Bill Sanders Charlie Sarratt Stacey Ford Stiglets October 23 Michele Craig Cindy Haugen Jan Howard Tiffany Murray Marge Thomas Sheri Sanders Devin Seager Tia L. Strecker Janie Whitmarsh October 24 Terri Allen Robin Belflower Logan Cates Cheryl Coldwell Suelynn Dawkins Clara Finley Melissa Givens David Hester Seth Loomis Andrea Nicole Jackson Sharon Kelso Kristin Porter John Spradling Marolyn Stout October 25 Mary Denman Shelly Stevens Ficken Scott Hyde

Danika LaRue Patti Marshall Paul T. Million, Jr. Chris Stehr October 26 Grace Affolder Jordan Braun Charles Coe Suzie Fentriss Jack Griffin Mike Hammond Alan Harbin Erwin Leland Keith Miskovsky Virginia Palmer Nicole Price Mary Richard Denise Wyatt October 27 Natalie Heim Barnes Jack Bernier Dean Blevins Jim George Pam Halley Blair Kelley Shawn LaRue Kathryn Leland JaNell Million Blake Nichols Karen Powell Allen Ridley Toby Walker October 28 Kim Fuller Angie Kamermayer Tori Lippert Stephanie Lowery Jordan Thompson Judy Thompson Austin Wade Leslie Waldrop

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 22, 2021, Page B4