OKC FRIDAY Vol. 57 No. 29 • One Section • 14 pages • November 24, 2023
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How to cook a turkey:
Heritage Hall first graders explain the complete process Turkeys might wish people would eat more chicken after they read how Heritage Hall first graders would prepare the bird for Thanksgiving dinner. Their suggestions follow: Margaret Murray’s Class First, go to the store to buy a tukey. Next drive home to unrap the trkey. Then put the topes on the turky. put sof and pepr on it. last put it in the yven for 300 gres. Next git it out. then eat it. — Ainsley Glenn ••• First, go to the store to buy a turkey. Next drive home to unwrap
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the turkey. Then put cookiepie, then add chocklit bar, then add m and ms. After put it in the oven to cook it for 9 minuts. Last sit in a chaer then whate to dine. — Anderson LoPresto ••• First, go to the store to buy a turkey. Next, go home and unwrap the turkey. Then, scoop the blood out of the turkey. After, put salt, and peppers, and stuff it. Last, put it in the oven and cook it for 8 hours. — Adele Wiley ••• First, by a turkey from the stor. Next, cut the hed off of the turkey and then pul the
Nea Sahai takes a bite during the Casady Lower School’s annual Thanksgiving feast. The kids don holiday headgear and enjoy goodies they helped to prepare. For more photos, see Page 4.
hart out. Then, put oil on the turkey so it taste good. After, put it in the oven and cloes the oven. Last, turn the
heat up to 40 du grees and set it in there and cook for 8-10 minutes. — Brahett Winkler •••
First, go to the store to get a turkey. Next, go back home to unwrap the turkey. After put stuf on it like
Our arts groups pull out the stops for holiday shows By Rose Lane Editor “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol” is back indoors at the Plaza Theatre. Performances begin today, Nov. 24, and continue though Dec. 24.
Oklahoma City’s arts groups are set to really “rock around the Christmas tree” as they stage special holiday performances. One of Oklahoma City’s favorite holiday traditions – “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol” – makes its triumphant return indoors at the Plaza Theatre this season with an all-new production, featuring brand-new sets and dazzling new costumes. The show opens today, Nov. 24, and continues through Dec. 24 at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16th St. In Dickens’ timeless tale, three magical ghosts whisk the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge away on an unforgettable adventure of transformation and redemption. Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the Fezziwigs and a host
By donating his allowance to an elementary school needing dramatic play items, Casady sophomore Christopher Bankhead helped share his passion for drama with younger students.
Harold Hamm releases new book Game Changer: Our 50-Year Mission to Secure America’s Energy Independence By Harold Hamm Just this week Game Changer: Our 50-Year Mission to Secure America’s Energy Independence arrived in Oklahoma City. With all of the excitement of the industry that has made Oklahoma a major player in oil
and gas news, what better source than reading Harold Hamm’s own story of how it happened? Hamm credits horizontal drilling with the prime reason for the turn around, and Continental
Resources, the company he founded fifty years ago, a major player in leading the way. Follow his record of becoming an operator in four of America’s premier basins and the largest privately held oil and gas producer in the United States. He speaks with authority and facts that attest to his See HAMM, Page 9
Claravall earns NSC’s higest honor
Tinker of Tivoili’ as Luigi Cover,” Christopher said. “There I learned that opera is for everyone. “The goal of the opera camp was to engage youth in opera to cultivate a life-long passion and appreciation for opera. Mr. McEndarfer See BANKHEAD, Page 5
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Bankhead shares passion for drama, helps younger kids Last summer, he honed his singing by participating in Vail Opera Camp in Vail, Colo. There, Christopher worked with National Children’s Chorus Artistic Director and CEO Luke McEndarfer and professional baritone opera singer, Johnathon McCullough. “I performed in the opera, ‘The
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Lester Claravall, child labor officer with the Oklahoma Department of Labor, is among eight individuals honored by the National Safety Council with the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, the highest award given to safety professionals by the council. Recipients were honored at the opening session of the 2023 NSC safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans – the largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals worldwide. Nominated by both the general public and NSC members, NSC Division committees reviewed the candidates. As Oklahoma’s only full-time child labor officer during the past 25-plus years, Claravall has made it his life’s work to protect the nation’s youngest workforce against workplace abuse, exploitation, endangerment, and dangerous jobs. “The prestigious Distinguished Service to Safety Awards honor the
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By Rose Lane Editor
salt. Last, put it in the oven. — Olivia Willis
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Cats of the Week Balea and Blanco, siblings, are Sphinx or hairless kitties. They are 2-year-old mischievous, fun and delightful pets! They feel like warm velvet and love to snuggle. The lucky owner is Sue Barrientos, of Piedmont. Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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HONOR From Page 1 unique, individual efforts made by those who value safety above all else,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “Each honoree has helped make our world a safer place and by honoring their achievements, we can set the bar for what’s possible, and inspire others to pursue our shared goal of eliminating preventable deaths and injuries.” The Distinguished Service to Safety Award was first presented in 1942 to recognize individuals and companies who significantly supported U.S. workers during World War II by reducing occupational injuries. For more information about the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, as well as other NSC awards, visit nsc.org/awards.
of other characters spring to life in Lyric’s spectacular production, sparking the holiday spirit in audiences of all ages. Tickets to “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol” are available online at LyricTheatreOKC.org or by calling Lyric’s Box Office at (405) 524-9312, Monday through Friday, 12-5 p.m. ‘Tis the Season for all things merry and bright, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic kicks off the holidays with an all-new extravaganza, “A Very Merry Pops,” Dec. 1-2 at the Civic Center Music Hall. Headlining this year’s concerts are Grammy Award-winning gospel group Take 6 and Oklahoma’s own Sandi Patty. This year, while still bringing an allnew production, the show is to draw upon audience favorites from Christmases past. “Last year was our first attempt at creating something new,” OKCPHIL Music Director Alexander MickelthwateMickelthwate said. “We are continuing to create our own new traditions, but will pay tribute to certain fan favorites. And I am excited to tell you the tapdancing Santas are coming back!” Tickets are on sale now at www.okcphil.org or by phone at (405)842-5387. Celebrating the holiday season in spectacular form, Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma’s largest and oldest symphony chorus, presents the choral masterpiece “Messiah” at the Civic Center Music Hall on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. You’ll hear high-wire arias, dazzling instrumental fireworks, and awe-inspiring choruses, making it OKC’s must-see holiday performance! Canterbury Voices joins with the OKC Philharmonic, bringing to life this beloved work with the traditional Baroque-era orchestration. Canterbury Voices Artistic Director, Dr. Julie Yu said, “Before there was Cher, Beyonce, Prince, or Adele, there was “Messiah.” This masterpiece was composed in about three weeks in 1741 by George Fredric Handel. “ Call the Box Office at (405) 232- SING
The Oklahoma City Ballet presents the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” presented by Devon Energy, Dec. 8-18 at the Civic Center Music Hall. In addition to the 10 performances featuring live music from OKCPHIL and Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma City Ballet is to present a sensory-friendly performance on Dec. 18.
or visit CanterburyOKC. com for ticket information. The Oklahoma City Ballet stages the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” presented by Devon Energy, Dec. 8-18 at the Civic Center Music Hall. In addition to the 10 performances featuring live music from OKCPHIL and Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma City Ballet is to present a sensory-friendly performance on Dec. 18. Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye wowed audiences last December with his fun and fresh updates to this familyfriendly favorite, all which are to return for another year. More than 100 students from the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School accompany the professional dancers. “‘The Nutcracker’ is a cherished holiday tradition for families from across Oklahoma,” said Jolicoeur-Nye. “With last season’s all new choreography, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and the beloved artists of Oklahoma City Ballet, you will not want to miss this year’s production.” Tickets are available through Oklahoma City Ballet and Civic Center Box offices. They are also available online at okcballet.org. Oklahoma City University premieres
“Holiday Spectacular,” the inaugural performance of the Star Dance Company from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment. “Holiday Spectacular” is to be performed at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, and 9, with matinee showings at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10. All performances take place at the Kirkpatrick Theater, in OCU’s Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Building. “Holiday Spectacular” honors the legacy of the Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment while broadening its repertoire to embrace dance for the world of entertainment! More than 130 dynamic performers spread yuletide magic with high-energy holiday favorites, vivid costumes, and a graceful reminder of the reason for the Christmas season. For tickets, either call the OCU Performing Arts Ticket Office at (405) 2085227, purchase online at okcu.edu/main/tickets, or purchase inperson in the Edith Kinney Gaylord Center (Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment) at the intersection of N. Blackwelder Ave. and NW 23rd. The ticket office is to also be open in the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center starting two hours prior to each performance.
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‘My turkey is on fire ... I am so in trouble’ TURKEY From Page 1 First, go to the store to get a turkey. Next, go home unwrap the turkey. Then, scoop the blood out and then put it in the bowl. After, put salt and pepper on the tukey. — Elliott Harms ••• Andrea Brousseau’s Class First, I add chip sauce. Next, I add cupcakes. Then I add outmeal. I would add pepper Then I would add sal and pancakes definitely pancakes. I add fish. I want to use gummys. I would cook it for 175 mins. and 62 seconds. Happy Thanksgiving — Gabe Davis ••• First, I got the turkey. I put choclate sauce on it. Now I put gummy bears gummy worms on the turkey. Second, Now put it in the oven I will set it for 305. Now I well play with my dog. Third, I well get it out of the oven. I will give it to my family. — Henry Varacchi ••• First, I get a turkey. Then I put on ice cream and bananas. I put starbursts all around and strabareas. I cook it in the oven. I go outside to cech a leprechaun. I have his hat! I put it on scarecrow. I have a bag of gold. Do you have a bag of gold? Happy Thanksgiving. — Madden Fox ••• First, I get a turkey and put some oil on it. Second, I would put on some sprinkels. Thrid, I would put it in an oven and put it 10 degrees. Then I will take it out and it will be done. Fourth, we will eat it. If it’s too cold, we will put it in the oven again. — Angie Du ••• First, I put seasoning on
the turkey. Then I put barbeque sauce. After that I put confett on it. Then I put it in the oven. It gets to 100 degrees. Then we eat it. — Bebe Beeler ••• First I buy a turkey. Next I put on bananas. Then I put on strawberries. Then I put on blueberries. Next I put on pineapples and set the timer. Last but not least, I put it in the oven. It smells delicous. Then I serve it. Is it good? Yes it is good! — Rylee Duguay ••• First, buy a turkey. Next put eggs. Then put pepper. After put it in the oven. I make a feast. Everybody comes over. We gather. We eat it. We eat some more. We are done. Everyone leaves. — Camderon Williams ••• First, I will get a turkey. Second, I will put it in the oven 8000 degrees. Third, I will add some butter. F oursth, I will add some vegetables. fifth I will serve it to myself. Now it is finished. — Larson Glomset ••• First, I got the turkey. Then I got my glove mitten. I put the turkey in the pot. Then I put it in the ... I forgot my gloves. I am going to the store. Oh I forgot my turkey. It is on fire. My turkey burnt bad. I had fun still. I am sad. My mom is here. I am so in trouble. I put my groceries in the fridge. My turkey was not good. Too bad. — Knox Strout ••• First, buy a turkey or catch a turkey. Second, set the oven to 350 degrees. Third, let it sit. Fourth, add butter. Fifth, add a chicken. Sixth, let it sit. Seventh put it in the oven. Wait a bit. Take it out and enjoy! — Caroline Ford First, I get a turkey. Then I bring It back I get my butter out. I will put vegetables
around. I will tern on the oven at 100 degrees. I will put the turkey in. It is done. I will make sides. First I will mash potatoes. Then I will make apple pie. I will need eggs and flour. Then I will trun on the oven. Last, we will have a feast. It will be so good! — Audrey Gilbert ••• Jenny Banner’s Class First, buy a turkey. Then, put decoeratd. Next put it in the oven. Last eat it. Mmm Yummy! — Ellie Hubbart ••• First, you buy a turkey. Next you turn on the oven. Then you put the turkey in the oven. Last you take the turkey out of the oven. Finaly you eat the turkey! It tasts so good! — Viaan Arun ••• First, buy a turkey. Next we stuff it. Then we put in the ovine. Last we eat it. It is yummy! — Carter Hobson ••• First, you need a turkey. Next you put seasoning. Then you put stufing in. Then you put it in the oven for 120 minit’s. Then you get a tray. Last you eat. — Coen Lyons ••• First, buy the turkey. Next, turn on the oven. Then, put silly topings on. Last, eat it! Final, you say good Thanksgiving. — Lily Tomcho ••• First, get the turkey/ Next ad canndy to the turkey. Then you haet up the turkey. Last you eat the turkey. It will be fun and yummy. — Caroline Field ••• First, I biy a turkey. Next I poot vnila fosten on it. Then I poot specos on it. Then I poot the uvin on ! Omst dune!! Lst I git it owt. It lookx so good. — Haven Garza
Above: Erich Fan proudly wears turkey headgear during Casady Lower School’s Thanksgiving feast. Below: Collins Churchwell enjoys the event.
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Five Fridayland couples traveled together to Europe. Their children attended school together since kindergarten (at Christ the King and Bishop McGuinness) and now all are college seniors graduating in May, so the parents planned a celebration trip of a lifetime. They took OKC FRIDAY Newspaper with them. The travelers met up in Budapest, Hungary and took an Avalon River cruise up the Danube with a stops in Bratislava and Vienna. We captured this picturesque photo in the Wachau Valley between Krems and Linz, Austria. They ended the cruise in Germany and travelled on to Prague, Czech Republic for several days. “We enjoyed the incredible architecture, Michelin dining, spectacular weather and visited multiple churches, museums, palaces, castles, monasteries, a concentration camp and a vineyard,” Deborah Senner said. “But most of all we enjoyed the friendship of five couples that have raised our children together.” Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com. From left: Front row, Kathy Quigley, Leslie Mayfield, Ginger Sigler and Andrea Ille; and back row, Scott Senner, Deborah Senner, Jim Quigley, Doug Mayfield, Scot Sigler and Les Ille.
BANKHEAD From Page 1 said that failing to do so creates a false sense in grown-ups that ‘opera is not for me.’” Immediately after opera camp, he went to work with his voice coach, Regina Grimaldi, of Grimaldi Studios. “She helped me prepare for the tryouts of my high school musical, ‘Beauty and the Beast,’” Christopher said. He was cast as the Beast by Casady’s new Director of Theatre Arts Heath Jones and Kortney McQuade, performing arts chair. “That same week I looked at a Website called Donors Choose,” Christopher said. “Nichols Hills Enterprise Elementary School popped up in my search.” The school had many needs, one of which was a teacher looking for the dramatic play items for her class of pre-K to kindergarten students. “I know that dramatic play engages every part of a child’s developing brain, helping them hone a variety of crucial skills, such as creativity, communication, coordination, focus, math, reading and social skills,” Christopher said. After Christopher
Christopher Bankhead as the Beast in Casady School’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.”
donated to the classroom, the teacher wrote back and thanked him for his contribution. She said she was able to provide more opportunities for dramatic play which bring learning to children in their own style. The teacher said she could work on literacy, math and social emo-
tional skills through dramatic play — all thanks to donors like Christopher. “This made me feel great about my small conation,” he said. Christopher then took the message of the “Beauty and the Beast” one step further. He asked McQuade for permission to have stickers made to be
passed out during all three “Beauty and the Beast” musical performances at Casady. The stickers read, “Beauty is on the Inside.” “I’d like to spread a positive message to fellow drama enthusiasts and the Casady community that beauty is on the inside — the message of the musical that we (had) all been preparing for since August,” he said.
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CALENDAR HOLIDAY FUN Dec. 2 • Christmas Parade Stockyards City Main Street’s annual Cow boy Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 2. The festivities kick off at 10 am with the Slash O Ranch Long horns leading the parade. Also included in the parade are equestrian groups, marching bands, antique cars, commu nity groups, law enforcement, pageant royalty, the famous Cowboy Santa and much more. The parade will begin at Pennsylvania and Exchange, head west on Exchange to Agnew, turn south on Agnew to S.W. 15th Street. Following the parade, you can get your picture made with Cowboy Santa at Rodeo Cinema. For more information visit stockyardscity.org. Through Feb. 4 • Devon Ice Rink The highly anticipated Devon Ice Rink has opened its doors cel ebrating its 12th year at the Myriad Botani cal Gardens. Get ready to lace up your skates and experience the exhilaration as you twirl, spin, and glide across a 5,000 sq. ft. ice surface. The Devon Ice Rink is open seven days a week, offering daily public skating, private parties and a host of other winter activi ties. For more infor mation, please visit
Dec. 818 • Oklahoma City Ballet The Nutcracker Oklahoma City Ballet will present the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, presented by Devon Energy, Dec. 818 at the Civic Center Music Hall. In addition to the ten performances featuring live music from OKCPHIL and Can terbury Voices, Oklahoma City Ballet will present a sensoryfriendly performance on Dec. 18. More than 100 students from the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School will accompany the professional dancers. Single tickets start at $35 and are available now through Oklahoma City Ballet and Civic Center Box offices. They are also available online at okcballet.org. Additional ly, Oklahoma City Ballet will host The Nut‐ cracker Tea, a familyfriendly fundraiser ben efitting community engagement programs. Guests can purchase separate tickets for this event to enjoy treats, photos with their favorite Nutcracker characters, crafts, a spe cial performance, and more. The Nutcracker Tea will be held in the Meinders Hall of Mir rors at the Civic Center Saturday, Dec. 16, from 4 to 6 pm. Tickets to The Nutcracker Tea are $50. myriadgardens.org/de locallyowned busi vonicerink. ness, $68 will stay in the community com pared to $43 of every THIS WEEKEND $100 spent at a Nov. 24 • national chain store. Holiday PopUp Shops The Holiday PopUp Nov. 24 • Shops are returning Rod Wave to Midtown to kick off Rod Wave is bringing the start of the holi The Nostalgia Tour to day season. The the Paycom Center Christmas market will City on Friday, Nov. pop up on the corner 24 along with special of NW 10th & Hud guests Ari Lennox, son starting Nov. 24, Toosii, and Eelmatic. featuring 18 shops Get tickets at pay each weekend in comcenter.com. addition to Katiebug’s Hot Chocolate and OKC THUNDER the Big Friendly Beer HOME GAMES Bus. Shops will rotate Paycom Center weekly and will be 100 West Reno Ave. open Fridays and Sat Saturday, Nov. 25 • urdays from 10 am to Philadelphia 76ers 8 pm and Sundays 4:00 pm from 10 am to 6 pm Thursday, Nov. 30 • until Dec. 17. With Los Angeles Lakers every $100 spent at a 7:00 pm
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Paycom Center Events/Shows: Rod Wave Nov. 24 Cody Johnson Nov. 30 Adam Sandler Dec. 9 Ringling Bros Show Dec. 1517 DRAKE Jan. 25 Disturbed Jan. 27
TobyMac TOOL Fall Out Boy Zoo Amphitheatre: Civic Center Music Hall: Empire Strikes Back Very Merry Pops
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aestro, the new drama about America’s premiere conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein, hits theaters this week just in time to kick-start awards season at the box office. The film is less of a strict biography and more of an exploration of the lifelong love affair between Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre. Leonard Bernstein was born in Massachusetts to first generation Jewish immigrants from the Ukraine. He became America’s first internationally acclaimed conductor and its first to lead a major symphony. As a composer, he created several symphonies, the Oscar-nominated score for the film On the Waterfront, and music for the Broadway shows West Side Story, On the Town, Wonderful Town, and Candide. Bernstein received several awards throughout his life, including sixteen Grammys, two Tonys, and seven Emmys. Maestro is directed and co-written by Bradley Cooper, who also stars in the lead role. Cooper directed, co-wrote, and starred in A Star is Born in 2019, which is what convinced Maestro producer Steven Spielberg to step out of the director’s chair and offer the role to Cooper. Cooper has been nomi-
nated for nine Oscars, four for acting, one for co-writing, and four for producing. This is his second film as director. When the Maestro trailer was released this summer, there was some online controversy about Cooper, a non-Jewish actor, being cast in the role of such an amazing Jewish icon. There was also a tense discussion about Cooper’s use of a prosthetic nose to look more like Bernstein. The Bernstein daughters were quick to step in and praise Cooper’s performance as did the Anti-Defamation League, offering a supportive statement of Cooper and the film in Variety. The breakout star of Maestro in most reviews is co-star Carey Mulligan, a British actress who plays Bernstein’s wife. Mulligan has been Oscar-nominated twice, for An Education in 2010 and for Promising Young Woman in 2021. She is a deceivingly great actress with a slow burn. If you want to see more of Mulligan, I highly recommend the Oklahoma filmed movie Wildlife, co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
Handel’s Messiah Dec. 3 The Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 818 Tina Turner Muscial Dec. 2631 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Red Earth TreeFest through Dec. 30 On Your Feet! Nov. 30 Santa Market Dec. 12
Mulligan is stunning as a frustrated mother who rebels when her husband leaves town. Matt Bomer, the Emmy-nominated star of Normal Heart, stars as Bernstein’s lover David Oppenheim. Bomer starred on several television series, including the lead role on White Collar for five years. The Magic Mike movies opened him to a wider audience. He currently stars on the television series Fellow Travelers and Doom Patrol. While Bernstein never publicly acknowledged being gay, his wife knew and was supportive of his affairs with men, which is explored in the movie’s storyline. Maestro is co-written by Josh Singer, the Oscar-winning writer of Spotlight. Singer is a Yale University graduate with MBA and Law Degrees from Harvard University. According to IMDB, he was hired directly from graduate school by showrunner John Wells to write for The West Wing from 2003 to 2006. Singer also wrote the Golden Globe-nominated screenplay for The Post, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. Go see Maestro. It’s the first big Oscar contender since Killers of the Flower Moon. It offers a fresh take on an American icon from some of the best storytellers working in Hollywood.
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Recognizing Excellence: Oklahoma’s hospitality stars honored The Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) honored over 65 of Oklahoma’s top food service talent at the 23rd annual Hirst Hospitality Awards at The Summit Club in Tulsa on Nov. 6, where over 250 restaurant industry professionals attended to celebrate the outstanding contributions of the 2023 Hirst Hospitality Awards honorees. The ORA’s two most prestigious awards - the Distinguished Service Award and the Distinguished Industry Leadership Award - were presented at this year’s ceremony. For the very first time, there were three recipients of the Distinguished Industry Leadership Award, recognizing their enduring influence and advancement
of Oklahoma’s hospitality sector. These three awards represent the highest distinctions given out annually by the ORA, celebrating careers defined by outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the state’s hospitality industry. The Distinguished Service Award was bestowed to Barbara Flanagin with Integris Health of Spencer, Okla. Barbara has dedicated 41 years to the food service industry all at Integris Health. One of the Distinguished Leadership Awards, presented to a longstanding ORA member, was presented to Rusty Loeffler and Robert “Rosser” Ross. These two extraordi-
nary individuals began their remarkable journey in 1969, as friends waiting tables at Steak and Ale. Fast forward to 1976, and their vision became a reality as they co-founded their first Interurban Restaurant in Norman, Okla. Today, their legacy continues within Urban Management overseeing seven establishments across Oklahoma, including the concepts, Interurban, Packard’s New American Kitchen, and HunnyBunny Biscuit Co. The second Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to Bill Ricks of Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores where he served as Vice President of Retail Operations for 35
years. Bill also served as the chairman of the National Ice Cream & Yogurt Retailers Association and was their “Man of the Year.” Honorees from more than 25 restaurants were given a commemorative gift and were eligible for raffle prizes and cash awards. Additionally, a $1,000 cash prize was presented to Jessi Martinez from Mexico Joe’s. The proceeds from the Hirst Hospitality Awards support the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation. The funds go back into the restaurant community in the form of scholarships to students engaged in culinary, restaurant management, and hospitality-related studies.
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
AND THEN THERE WERE 3... Antlers, Irish, Chargers advance to semifinals Thanks to decisive victories last week, three Fridayland football teams advanced to the semifinals this weekend. CLASS 6A-II Deer Creek takes on Muskogee in one of two Class 6A-II semifinal matchups, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Friday at Ponca City. The Antlers (9-2) cruised to a 35-7 win against Bartlesville last Friday in the quarterfinals. The other 6A-II semifinal feattures Choctaw against defending champion Stillwater on Friday at Edmond North.
The winners meet on Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. at Central Oklahoma’s Chad Richison Stadium for a state championship. CLASS 5A McGuinness gets another shot against district rival Carl Albert in the Class 5A quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Noble. The Irish (8-3) pulled away in the second half for a 28-14 victory at Tulsa-Bishop Kelley, as they avenged a Week 2 loss against the Comets. Del City and Claremore play in the other semifinal at 1 p.m.
Friday in Noble. The state championship game is on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at UCO. CLASS 3A Heritage Hall is one step closer to a second straight Class 3A state title, as the Chargers take on Marlow at 1 p.m. Friday in the semifinals at Newcastle. The Chargers (11-0) cruised to a 49-0 triumph over Berryhill last Friday in the quarterfinals. Perkins-Tryon and Lincoln Christian play in the other semifinal at Bristow. The championship game is set for Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at UCO.
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Antlers run over Bartlesville in quarters Dominating almost from the start, the Deer Creek football team built a big lead by halftime and cruised to a 35-7 victory over Bartlesville last Friday in the Class 6A-II quarterfinals. Quarterback Grady Adamson accounted for four total touchdowns to lead the Antlers (9-2), running for two scores and throwing two more to Mason Miller for 47 yards and Mason Smith for 28 yards. The senior threw for 216 yards on just nine completions, while also finishing as the team’s
second leading rusher with 92 yards. Miller led Deer Creek with 98 yards on the ground and a 2yard TD run, and Smith caught a teamleading five passes for 111 yards. IRISH PULL AWAY FROM KELLEY McGuinness scored twice in the second quarter and pulled away in the second half to secure a 28-14 win at Tulsa-Bishop Kelley last Friday night in the 5A quarterfinals. Quarterback Damon Cochran II tossed a pair
Heritage Hall’s Cal Welker (12), right runs away from a Berryhill defender during last week’s playoff game.
of TDs to Jack Foster for 15 and 20 yards in the second quarter for the Irish (8-3). Tom Watts added a 1-yard scoring dive and J.P. Spanier put the game away with a 36yard jaunt in the fourth quarter. Also on Friday, McGuinness avenged a 24-7 road loss to the Comets in Week 2. CHARGERS SHUT OUT BERRYHILL
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Heritage Hall’s Walker Wedel breaks into the open field for a long run against Berryhill.
Continuing its run to a second straight state championship, Heritage Hall rolled to a 49-0 triumph last Friday against Berryhill in the 3A quarterfinals at Pop Murray Field. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Class 6A-II Friday, November 24 Deer Creek vs. Muskogee, 7 p.m. (at Ponca City) Stillwater vs. Choctaw, 7 p.m. (at Edmond North) Friday, December 1 Championship DC-MUS Winner vs. STILL-CHOC Winner, 1 p.m.
Class 5A Friday, November 24 Claremore vs. Del City, 1 p.m. (at Noble) Carl Albert vs. McGuinness, 7 p.m. (at Noble) Saturday, December 2 Championship CLAR-DC Winner vs. CA-McG Winner, 1 p.m.
Class 3A Friday, November 24 Perkins-Tryon vs. Lincoln Chr., 7 p.m. (at Bristow) Heritage Hall vs. Marlow, 7 p.m. (at Newcastle) Saturday, December 2 Championship PER-LC Winner vs. HH-MAR Winner, 7 p.m.
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PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 17, 2023; Friday, November 24, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2021-439 PB-2018-622 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF: ) LUPE BARNES, Deceased. ) CARL E. BARNES, Deceased. )
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NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING AMENDED PETITION FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estates of Lupe Barnes Deceased, Carl E. Barnes, Deceased, and that on November 13, 2023, Elizabeth Ferrell, the adult daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barnes (“Petitioner”) filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and Amended Petition for Order to Sell Real Property. Pre58 O.S. Section 413, all persons interested in the estate are ordered to appear before the Court, at the time and place specified, not less than ten (10) day nor more than four (4) weeks from the time of making this Order, to show cause why an order should not be made authoring the Administrator to sell so much of the real estate of the decedent as is necessary. It is therefore Order and Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of December, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock P.M. (Or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard) the Petition for Order to Sell Real Property will be heard in the courtroom of the Honorable Judge Riesen located at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand this 13 day of November, 2023. THOMAS C. RIESEN JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL) APPROVED FOR ENTRY: /s/ Redmond P. Kemether OBA #10872 500 North Walker, Ste I Okla. City, OK 73102 Phone: (405) 235-7639 Email: redmondpkemether@gmail.com
CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 24, 2023) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA PC-2023-03 Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance closing to public use a lot line and 8’ utility easement depicted by the map below and described as follows: Abutting part of Lot 18 and Lot 20 in Block 50, in the Mayfair Park Section of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, running diagonally in a southeasterly direction S49°32°E a distance of 123.71 ft. from the southeast corner of Lot 15 in Block 50 and the northwest corner of Lot 19 in Block 50, a property also known as 6502 N. Lenox Avenue 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, December 5th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, 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 proposed 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.
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(405) 850-1049 CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 24, 2023) ORDINANCE NO.1238 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-29 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING CORNER LOTS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Section 50-29 of the Nichols Hills City Code is amended as follows, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 50- 29. Setback requirements for corner lots. (a) That certain document entitled Corner Lot Building Setback Requirement Plan of the City of Nichols Hills (the “Setback Plan”), copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted and enacted as a part of this Ordinance and Code, with each of its provisions made a part hereof by reference as if fully set out in this Chapter. The Setback Plan establishes required Building Setbacks for listed corner lots located in the following Zoning Districts: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
R-1-75 Single-Family Residential District; R-1-60 Single-Family Residential District; R-2 Two-Family Residential District; E-1 Estate District; and E-2 Urban Estate District.
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(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Code: (1) All Certain Building Setback requirements for Lots listed by the Setback Plan (“Listed Lots”) are contained in the Setback Plan or in this Section, including front, rear and side yard building setback requirements; no other setback requirements shall be applicable to listed lots. (2) Listed Lots shall comply with the Building Setback requirements of the Setback Plan. In addition, where a specific Setback is not stated in the Setback Plan, the Listed Lot shall also comply with the Building Setback Requirements for the applicable Zoning District, including the minimum Rear Yard Setbacks for second floors of Main Buildings required the R-1-75 Single-Family Residential District, the R-1-60 Single-Family Residential District, the R-2 Two-Family Residential District, and the E-2 Urban Estate District.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 4. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.
Sody Clements Mayor
Reviewed as to Form and Legality:
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 Gatsby Beard Co. & Bourbon Bar, LLC 310 A. West Wilshire Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116, an LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as an Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 310 A. West Wilshire Blvd. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Gatsby Beard Co. & Bourbon Bar.
Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on MONDAY, DECEMBER th 11 , 2023 at Nichols City Hall. Bidders shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a flash drive from S m i t h R o b e rt s Baldischwiler, LLC, 1 00 N . E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 upon a nonrefundable payment of $10.00 per Flash Drive. All bids shall remain on file at least forty-eight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon. A M a nd a to r y P r e -B i d C o n f e r e n c e w i l l b e h eld at N i c h o l s Hi l ls Public Wo r k s, located a t 1 0 09 N .W. 75th Street, Ok l ah o m a C i t y, O K 7 3 11 6 , at 1 0 : 0 0 a. m . o n WE DN E S D AY, th N O V E M B E R 2 9 , 20 2 3. ( See I N S T R U C T I O N S T O B I D D E R S f o r mandatory p r e-b i d c o n f e r e n c e r e q u i r e m e n t s . ) Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project. Dated this 14th day of November, 2023. Amanda Copeland CITY CLERK
TUES. NOV. 28TH AT 9:00 AM ITEMS LOCATED AT: FORMER ZIO’S-2035 S. MERIDIAN UNIT B, OKLA. CITY AND CAROL’S KITCHEN-2620 CLASSEN BLVD, NORMAN INSPECTION AT BOTH LOCATIONS: MON. NOV. 27TH FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA.
CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ON-LINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM ZIO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN: Blodgett Oven, Vantco Chargrill, 8-Burner Cooktop, Salamander Oven, Deep Fryers, (3) Vent Hoods w/Fire Systems, Refrigerators, Prep Stations, Warmers, Steam Skillet, Slicers, S/S Tables, Metro Shelves, Skillets, S/S Insert Pans, Tables, Chairs, Flat Screen TV’s and Much More. CAROL’S KITCHEN: Southbend Stove/Oven/Griddle, (2) Dean Deep Fryers, Griddle, Vent Hood w/Fire System, (2) True Single door Freezers, Single & Double Door Refrigerators, True Make Ready Table w/Undercounter Fridge, Robocoup Food Processor, Food Warmers, Meat Slicer, Espresso Machine, Syrup Warmer, Ice Machine, Tables, Chairs, S/S Tables, S/S Shelves, Flat Screen TV’s and Much More Buyers premium will apply.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday November 17, 2023; Friday, November 24, 2023)
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, located at CITY HALL 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols TH Hills, Oklahoma, until 10:00 a.m. on MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 , 2023 for the construction of:
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Amanda Copeland City Clerk:
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 24, 2023)
40 YR WARRANTY • EXP 12/15/23 20 % OFF SIDING/WINDOWS
(4) Accessory Buildings. Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses less than 14 feet in height shall comply with the Setback requirements of the Setback Plan and Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses 14 feet or greater in height shall comply with the Setback requirements of the Setback Plan plus one foot of additional Setback for each full foot of additional Building height greater than 14 feet.
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 14th day of _November, 2023.
Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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(3) The front elevation of a residence located on a Listed Lot shall be determined by its owner, and may be addressed to any abutting street. A change to the historic front elevation of a Dwelling is prohibited.
PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 14th day of November, 2023.
Dated this 15th day of November, 2023.
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Dated this 9 day of November, 2023. /s/Gregory P. Burns /s/ Mindi S. Burns County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Gregory Burns to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. /s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2025
LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION ONG *OTHER MAJOR CONTRACTORS SEMI’S *CRANES *PICK-UPS *TRAILERS *CONEXES *HUNTING & FIREARM ACCESSORIES
THURS. NOV. 30TH AT 9:00 AM CST 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA CITY, OKLA. (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)
INSPECTION & REGISTRATION: WED. NOV. 29TH FROM 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM AND STARTING AT 8:00 AM DAY OF AUCTION Cranes, Excavators, Semi’s, Pick-ups, Cars, Motorcycle, Trailers, Storage, Firearms & Hunting Accessories, Tools & Equipment. Household Furniture & Items. This is only a partial listing! Buyers premium will apply. SEE WEB SITE FOR DETAILED LISTING & PICTURES
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday November 17, 2023; Friday, November 24, 2023)
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OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141, Van Nguyen, Bryant Food Mart, 1715 N. Bryant Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73121, an LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a 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 1715 N. Bryant Ave. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Bryant Food Mart. Dated this 14 day of November, 2023. /s/ Van T. Nguyen County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Van Nguyen to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as her free act and deed. /s/ Mary McCutcheon Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #17001125 My commission expires 02/02/2025
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An enriching performance memorialized Chaplin’s collaborative original score. Dust to Dirge brings the music and work to life as Chaplin intentionally unwraps the obelisk in a spiral rotation while Royal accompanies the meditative unraveling through song and sound. ArtNow: The Soul Is a Wanderer, organized by Guest Curator Lindsay Aveilhé, is on view in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery at Oklahoma Contemporary until Jan. 15, 2024.
At the opening of ArtNow: The Soul Is a Wanderer, exhibiting artist Ashanti Chaplin performed Dust to Dirge: An Earth Elegy, with co-composer Gabriel Royal, as part of Chaplin’s video installation, Earth Elegy. As a way to celebrate and memorialize this meditative performance, Oklahoma Contemporary published a limited-edition vinyl of the Dust to Dirge score through New Orleans Record Press. Chaplin’s Earth Elegy
pays homage to the 13 Historic Black Towns of Oklahoma through the creation of an obelisk comprised of clay and dirt from those towns. The towering relic serves as both a “nonsite” and “nonument” — a more intimate memorial to the communities geographically dispersed but bound together by shared history and survival. On a screen behind the sculpture, floating dust and soil glimmers and shines in the sun to the sound of Royal and
Big As The What?
OCCC veterans events include recognition, resource fair
Four-time Grammyaward winning and multi-platinum selling artist Drake will bring his 2024 U.S. It’s All A Blur Tour - Big As The What? to the Paycom Center on Jan. 25. and a second show on Jan. 26. Grammy-award winning artist, producer and founder of Dreamville, J. Cole, will be opening. It’s All A Blur Tour Big As The What? follows Drake’s highly successful return to the stage with his 2023 ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour, which saw Drake play 50 soldout arena shows across North America throughout the summer and fall. Most recently, Drake released his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs via OVO Sound and Republic Records. Visit paycomcenter. com for details and tickets.
Oklahoma City Community College celebrated veterans on Nov. 9 with a recognition ceremony and luncheon and offered an education and resource fair to members of the military. More than 75 attended the veterans' program, which featured OCCC Automotive Professor Bradley Walker as Master of Ceremonies and U.S. Army Staff Sargeant Joshua Johnson as the keynote speaker. “Oklahoma City Community College values the contributions of our veterans," said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones. “We proudly support those that serve our country, and we are honored that so many members of our nation's armed forces have chosen OCCC for their education.” Additionally, OCCC partnered with the University of Oklahoma to host the inaugural Vet-
erans Education and Resource Fair, an event making education and other resources more easily accessible for members of the military. Veterans, activeduty military, reservists, guardsmen, spouses and their children were invited to visit with more than 20 educational institutions, including two- and four-year colleges and universities, technical schools and multiple organizations dedicated to serving members of the military. “OCCC was excited to partner with The University of Oklahoma Office of Admissions and Recruitment and host the inaugural Veterans Education and Resource Fair on our campus,” said Dr. Jason Johnson, OCCC vice president for student affairs. “OCCC has maintained a longstanding commitment to serving members of our nation's military.”
HAMM From Page 1
integrity and right to be called the leader of the American Energy Renaissance. Changes in any industry are slow and hard to come by and Hamm has written this fascinating account of the ups and downs of the industry that have led the charge. He gives a riveting account of why American Energy Independence is the most important policy: To guarantee our longtime policy for our economic and national security; how the conversion to natural gas for electricity production in the U.S. has led to the largest declines to the industrial world; why much of the energy narrative is distorted by money, politics, activism, and virtue-signaling; why the so called “energy crises” in America is selfinflicted. As he tells his story of the above and of his role in what he calls the “American Energy Renaissance,” he intermingles the role that he, the 13th
child of Oklahoma sharecroppers, plays in growing his interest and lifetime passion for the industry. His journey took many turns as he moved from borrowing the money to start a one mud truck operation to becoming one who advised presidents on America’s energy policies and resources. These numerous government and industrial committees that he helped did not go unrecognized. They were important enough for him to successfully take his company public years before eventually deciding the future for his company was better served by returning to the private sector. Just as he progresses in these steps while making a good bit of money, he finds another joy, philanthropic service. He develops a great program for the needs of diabetics and in making insulin affordable for citizens who suffer but are unable to pay exorbitant fees for insulin. His interests spread further to education and literacy. Harold, this little boy from Oklahoma, had a heart for many things. His years in North Dakota and the oil patch fed his interests for caring, and he was called by
many friends and family “America’s Oil and Gas Champion.” He became a self-proclaimed myth buster who stays around with problems long after he has become the poster guy for their needs. He carved and continued a career as a game changer in his approach to his oil and gas career, his love of his own five children as well as for all children in a move toward the best of all worlds for them and for the environment we share with the world. Game Changer? Harold Hamm considers that to be his promotion with horizontal drilling, hence the secondary title of this book, “Our 50-Year Mission to Secure America’s Energy Independence.” He has also touched other needs in the world. His oldest daughter, Shelly Lambertz, says it best: “He’s still the same Harold Hamm who grew up in Lexington, Okla. and envisioned a better life for his family. Dad has always been driven and never known to take the easy road. He is a risk-taker. A visionary and a doer.” Thanks, God, for the risk takers. Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing its books with FRIDAY readers.
Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com
Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com
Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com
Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store
Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com
The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.com
Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233
Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. 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
Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com
CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com
Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com
Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.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 First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
Amy Wade & Co. Real Estate Team Amy Wade - Listing Specialist 3000 E. Britton Rd. (405) 605-9195 Oklahoma City, OK 73131 AmyWadeandCo.com Renaissance Hardwood Floors 3608 E. I 35 Frontage Rd. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 225-3044 Krista Anne’s Boutique 7602 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 310-5500
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
Tim Hughes Custom Homes, LLC 7009 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 229-7504
Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 405 843-5334 christianscienceokc.org
Norma Harris Harris Realty Company 13800 Quail Pointe Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 740-0123
Steam It Klean It LLC Carpet Cleaning PO Box 20232 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 602-4960 Steamitkleanit@gmail.com
Paul Seikel Pearls Oyster Bar 5641 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 www.pearlsokc.com
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OPINION O UR S TAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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There is much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving By Eric Oesch Staff Writer As we celebrate Thanksgiving weekend, let’s reflect upon what we’re most thankful for this year. There are many things to be grateful for. The following sampling of “thankfulness” is presented in no particular order. We’re thankful for the friendly people we see every day on our streets, at our workplaces, schools and in the shoppes we frequent in Fridayland. It’s not uncommon to hear folks from other places rave about the gracious smiles and people they meet in our city. “We’ve never seen so many friendly people,” they will say. “And your downtown is so beautiful, shiny and clean.” We take it for granted, but we really are a friendly bunch,
and expect to see the same when we visit other places. We might not have snowcapped peaks, but Fridayland has stunning azure blue skies filled with billowing white clouds, and our pink, purple and gold warm hues of the setting sun over Lake Hefner are reminiscent of a Claude Monet painting. Stunningly beautiful. We’re thankful for our dynamic city leaders who have the vision to make Oklahoma City and the suburbs on its northern edge dynamic places to live. Cities across the country wonder how Oklahoma City was able transform a dead city core into a vibrant community of homes, attractions, full of hotels, pubs and restaurants; while Nichols Hills continues to impress with its successful park programs including the new Love Family Park. The Village nears completion of the largest single capital improvement project in the 73-year history of the city. We’re thankful for the spectacular home light displays that welcome the Christmas season every year in Nichols Hills. The holiday decorations that adorn these magnificent homes provide a wonderland of beauty as thousands drive through our beautiful city to
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capture the Holiday season for themselves. We’re thankful for the B.C. Clark jingle that arrives like clockwork the day after Thanksgiving, announcing the arrival of the Christmas season in Oklahoma City. Some say it’s not really the holiday season until they’ve heard our cherished Christmas jingle. Television’s “Will & Grace” actress Megan Mullally, a Fridaylander and Heritage Hall graduate, even shared our beloved jingle years ago to a nationwide audience while a guest of Jay Leno on the “Tonight Show.” Classic. And Oklahoma City’s own Gayla Peevy’s Christmas classic “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” is always a favorite – even if it is a bit corny! We are thankful for the babies and pets featured prominently on the front page of OKC FRIDAY each week. We love sharing these beauties as much as they are loved by the folks who submit their images to us. And finally, we are most thankful for the people who touch our lives. Family. Friends. Loved Ones. Happy Thanksgiving to our family of OKC FRIDAY readers. May the upcoming season be filled with everything that makes you happy.
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Above: 2023 3A State Cheerleading Champions, Heritage Hall. At left: Heritage Hall Head of School Matthew A. Carolan (left) welcomes grandparents to the Middle School for Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day.
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hargers of all ages have been busy inside and beyond the classroom. Every year, fourth graders enjoy an exciting trip to the Alabaster Caverns State Park in Woodward County. Students hiked trails, explored crystals, and appreciated the beauty of the tall caves. Learning about the wonders of
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HALL HAPPENINGS Alabaster Caverns was an unforgettable way for the fourth graders to soak in the last few days of sun in Oklahoma.
• One of Heritage Hall’s most heartwarming traditions of the year, Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day, brought more than 700 special guests to the Lower School and Middle School for classroom visits, art exhibits, musical performances and special video presentations. Some grandparents who were unable to
attend in person participated via Zoom to take part in this special day! • The Hall was also filled with cheers for our Class 3A State Champion cheerleaders who led a slate of 15 competing teams in the preliminaries by a decisive margin before claiming victory over the remaining five finalists on Nov. 11.
November 24 Christopher Beal Duane Blackburn Diana Dawkins David Nichols Horace Rhodes Alisha Shelton Caroline Watkins Bill Wilson Shana Woodson November 25 Michael Baron Danielle Blunt Steve Bruno Adam Griffith Thomas Hunzicker Chris Lower Dennis Shackelford Dr. Robert L. Shirley Ralph White November 26 Grayson Cook Beth Gocke Bonnie Lee Kasey Organ Daniel Peterson Steve Phillips Shelli Reed Angela Vaughn November 27 Matthew Courtney Stephanie Grantham Gretchen Imel Judy Keeton Lori Kress
Julie Largent Jay Morton Dick O’Brien Doug Parmley Richard Pauley Andre Reddington Ajeenah Spriggs November 28 Aaron Blaser Calvin Bollinger Iona Daniel Steve Hisey Tim Kenny Sandra Mathis Ryklee Starns Patty Stewart November 29 Marie Albright Yvonne Anderson Laura Harris-Baker Margaret Gorrell Hadley Holliday Linda Housley Amy Ingram November 30 Katy Evans Boren Marci Reinauer Brown Marguerite Douglas Browne John Crawford Beverly A. Fails Jaron Jedlicka Rebekah Kersh Gwen Woody
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Crossings Christian Game Day small pom state champions: Freshmen, Addy Ayala, Blair Murphy, Lily Bowden and Savannah Strickland; Sophomores, Caroline McElroy, Halston Held, Kate Lovelace, Laney Hill, Rachel Weber and Reese Daniels; Juniors, Benton McKim, Brayden Ayala, Carson Baugh, Chloe Minihan, Elinor Clark, Eloise Coulter, Fischer Roby, Gavin McElroy, Kinsey Steele, Lauren Patino and Sophia Ortiz; Seniors, AnnaMay Warmington, Brooke Crawford, Katie Bacon and Madison Hunt.
Crossings pom, cheer take state championships!
Crossings Christian Game Day cheerleading champs: Seniors, Reagan Akridge, Hattie Bond, Charlotte Frans, Isaballa Napoliello, Christopher Billy, Jackson Strunk and Michael Swisher; Juniors, Addie Brown, Calynn Campbell, Murphy Link, Piper McWilliams, Ruby Rowe, Kayman Vontungeln, Ava Yanda, Ben Staton and Harry Smith; Sophomores, Riley Fisher, Lilli Garrison, Kennedy King, Annabelle Keathly and Riandie Quick; and Freshmen, Makenzie Baskett, Presley Nelson, Ksyer Rice and Abby Yasuda.
Red Cross Tiffany Circle
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Making a difference Mary Blankenship Pointer, left, in photo at left, hosted a reception for the Tiffany Circle of the American Red Cross. She is pictured with Patti and Mark Mellow. The Tiffany Circle is a community of women leaders who advance the American Red Cross mission through a focused investment of time, talent and treasure by engaging and embracing women locally, nationally and internationally.
At right: Rick Smith, Alice Townsend (Red Cross regional chief executive officer) and Amanda Smith.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
At left: Lauree Dash and Ford Austin. Above: Krista Anne and Jonathan Souther.
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