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Fridaylanders say they have a lot to be thankful for

By Rose Lane Editor Family, friends and health care workers topped the lists of things Fridaylanders are grateful for this Thanksgiving.

Philanthropist and community volunteer Judy Love said that her faith, family, friends and health are the things she is the most thankful for.

“But also, the fact that, after much internal struggle, I am getting better at tolerating this limited existence,” she said. “The reason of course for that is the three Fs just mentioned. I am most thankful for the great news of the vaccine coming and truly feel we will be over the worst of this by fall 2020.”

Community volunteer Joan Bryant is also thankful for the news of a vaccine.

“I am so very grateful for my family and my friends,” she said. “I am also grateful for doctors and nurses caring for the sick and news that a vaccine is coming soon.”

And, Bryant said, she is thankful for grocery stores and their employees for “giving us a safe place to purchase food and cleaning supplies.”

Little Weston Whitehead is thankful for his friends and teachers in Casady’s preschool. Each year, the preschool hosts a feast for its students at Thanksgiving time.

“What a shock it was to see empty shelves in the beginning, when we are used to having everything we want at our fingertips,” she said. “I am grateful that I live here!”

In addition to his “awesome, loving family and the selfless people who make up our community,” filmmaker Lance McDaniel is thankful for Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation President and CEO Stephen Prescott.

“Steve has been a godsend to our community since he first arrived,” McDaniel said.

“His wonderful leadership style and impeccable credentials have helped OMRF attract scientists and researchers from around the globe and inspire leaders from every sector of our community to join the effort to fund, build and maintain the best medical research facility in America.

“Steve's work will benefit Oklahomans for generations to come.”

A wedding planner, Judy Lehmbeck’s business has been put on the back burner.

“I get up every morning and wonder if there are things to be thankful for, but as I look around me I have so much,” she said.

See GRATEFUL, Page 2

Casady School’s yearbook staff Sweeps Oklahoma Scholastic Media awards At the annual Oklahoma Scholastic Media virtual convention on November 9, the Casady School 2020 Twister yearbook earned a total of 25 awards, including 10 first place awards, Highest Honors, All-Oklahoma, and the coveted Sweepstakes honor.

The Sweepstakes honor is

given to the yearbook that scores the highest among the All-Oklahoma honorees in each of three divisions.

The All-Oklahoma Division II winners were Casady School, Bishop McGuinness High School, Bishop Kelley High School and Piedmont High School.

Among the individual

awards given, first-place awards included: Editor in Chief Karoline Leonard ’20, packaging and structure, headline design, theme development, theme copy, end sheets and academic story; Maddie Newcomb, caption writing; Madge Lister, student life story; Madison Terry ’20 and Ariel

‘Classic Christmas’ goes virtual In response to the Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt’s 10 Days #Power10 proclamation associated with the increase in COVID-19 cases in the community and a diminished capacity of ICU beds able to treat patients, the OKPHIL has determined it is best to take “A Classic Christmas virtual.”

“Despite the current health challenges in our city, we hope to let the sounds and spirit of Christmas fill every corner of our community through virtual con-

nections everywhere, and we hope you and your family will be a part of it, as we adapt during these challenging times,” Director of Marketing and PR Susan Webb said.

The single tickets for the Digital Concert Stream are now available for purchase for $20 at okcphil.org or okcciviccenter.com and the performance will be available on demand for viewing and reviewing during an extended timeframe of Dec. 6 through Christmas Day.

Xu ’20, portrait page design; and Holly Burkhart, academic spread design.

Second-place awards included: Maddie Newcomb, headline writing; Ariel Xu ’20, organization story and multitopic spread design; Elizabeth Lees, sports story; Caroline Watkins, student life spread design; Madge

Lister, feature presentation; Karoline Leonard ’20, folios; and Holly Burkhart, academic photograph.

Additional awards included: Madison Terry ’20, third place, personality story; Bo Naifeh, honorable mention, alternative copy; Maddie See CASADY, Page 3

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GRATEFUL From Page 1 “But as you look around you figure you have your health, friends, family and all of the blessings that can be bestowed upon us.

“As we approach Thanksgiving let’s give thanks for all we have and not focus on what we do not have.”

First Bethany Bank President Priscella Cude is the president of First Bethany Bank.

“I’m thankful for the health of myself, family and friends,” she said. “Also the addition of a grandson expected in March and my job.”

Realtor Debbie South said she feels the love and support of her friends, even though she hasn’t seen them much.

“I am grateful for friendships that not only endure, but thrive during tough times,” she said. “I know we will someday pick up at the exact spot we left off, grateful to be together.

“I am also grateful that my mom raised me to understand that we learn a lot about ourselves during difficult times. Anytime I start to feel a bit down, I hear her saying what she said almost daily as I was growing up, ‘We all have a choice, choose well.’ In these times, I choose to be happy.”

Quail Creek Bank Vice President Lacey

Biffle said 2020 has been a very unusual year to say the least.

“I am most thankful this year for our healthcare workers,” she said. “They have been fighting an uphill battle with the COVID19 virus since February. They have spent many selfless hours caring for the ill without thinking of themselves.

“I am sure they are tired and are missing their families. I would like to send them a true heartfelt thank you for all they do for our community.”

Community volunteer Annie Bohanon is thankful for the Bohanon and Browne families.

“I am especially thankful for our good health,” she said. “I am thankful for everyone in the health care profession.”

Myriad Gardens Foundation Director of Marketing and Public Relations Leslie Spears said she and her “man” Ralph have a modern family scenario and that makes her thankful for friends and family — and exes.

“My man’s ex-wife hosts Thanksgiving at her house, which is a block away from our house in The Village,” she said. “We’ll have the traditional turkey and trimmings and excellent dessert.

Ralph’s daughter Blair and her husband Richard Sims will join us along with Ralph’s stepmother Henry Etta, who is 101 years old.

“She loves being around family and it’s always a treat to hear her say grace. Ours will be an evening dinner. Football will be watched! Leftovers will be had. My dog Yeti especially loves that! We will be grateful for so many things – especially the health of our friends and families during this pandemic.”

Not all Oklahomans are blessed as Director of the International Relations and Services Division in the Office of the Oklahoma Secretary of State, Chris Morriss.

“I remain thankful for my family (daughter, Melanie and grandchildren, Colin and Abby), our good health, roofs over our heads and food on the table — so many blessings not enjoyed by all in this state,” she said.

Global Blood Fund Director Catherine Armitage is grateful for the work of organizations like hers.

“I am thankful for all the Blood Institute employees and their bravery on a daily basis,” she said.

Technology has also been a blessing during the pandemic.

“I’m thankful that we live during a time of amazing technology.

I’m so glad this isn’t 1918 during the Spanish Flu with no internet, FaceTime, video messages, etc.,” United Way’s Director of Major Gifts Lexi Skaggs said. “While we talk on the phone weekly, I’ve actually

been able to see my grandmother’s face more this year than during most years. She lives 8 hours away.”

Marion Paden is the president and CEO of Leadership Oklahoma.

“Even with the numerous challenges and trials this year has presented, there is still much to be thankful for including being able to connect with family and friends over the phone and internet; online church services; a comfortable home (even after the major ice storm) and the company of my dog Spencer,” she said.

“The resilience of people; their creativity and the ability to pivot is inspiring as we all plan for the now, the next and the not so clear future.”

Community volunter Donna Lawrence is thankful for the OSU Lifelong Learning, a lifeline for her 87-year-old mother during the pandemic,” Lawrence said.

“The diverse and intriguing classes, that were transitioned to Zoom, have given my mother new life during a time when she is isolated and lonely,” she said.

“I am so grateful for this program.”

The nonprofit sector should also receive a lot of gratitude this year.

Oklahoma Lawyers for Children President and CEO Tsinena Thompson said that while first and foremost she is thankful for her family, she applauds the work of charities.

“Since the ides of March, we have managed to be together when we can and be supportive and loving of each other when we cannot. Of course we are thankful for our

physicians, nurses and others that continue to work so hard to care for the ill and feed the hungry. Without them the wheels would undoubtedly fly off.

“TEACHERS! Every parent today has a whole new level of respect for teachers!

“I am also thankful for my staff and volunteers at Oklahoma Lawyers for Children.

Our courts have never really closed, but rather shifted the manner in which we communicate, so OLFC staff and volunteers have stayed at the ready to serve children during this time without schools open and limited access to services. I am grateful for their dedication.”

Debby Hampton, the president and CEO of the United Way of Central Oklahoma, said she is also thankful for the nonprofit community.

“As I think about what I am thankful for during the pandemic and the most recent ice storms that impacted our community is the nonprofit sector that is on the front lines daily and many times putting their health in jeopardy to take care of our most vulnerable populations,” she said.

“Also, the philanthropic community that continue to give during such trying times so our nonprofits can respond. We are so fortunate to live in a community that genuinely cares.”

COVID has community volunteer Nancy Herzol thinking more about what is truly important in her life.

“When I wake each morning, I am abundantly grateful that I am healthy and give thanks for the first responders who are sacrificing to take care of those who need

their help,” she said.

“As I huddle in my home, put on a mask, and respect social distancing, I have paused to reflect on humanity and consider what brings me peace. As I have pondered the value of all ‘things,’ I'm left with wanting no ‘things.’ I find myself reaching for my husband's hand more often to share in this unique journey. My walks through our beautiful neighborhood are longer, and I find a silly smile on my face as I watch children and families play outside.

“When my son calls me to talk, I want him to go on for just a bit longer. I didn't realize that my family and friends could matter any more to me and I am so very grateful for each of their idiosyncrasies and for their love of me. I am truly blessed and grateful for all who have chosen to be a part of my life.”

Commuity Volunteer Betsy Felton said she is thankful for her faith.

“With all the craziness of 2020, I am thankful that my God never changes, and, I can rest in His blessings and His peace,” she said.

For Great Plains Bank Senior Loan Officer Davonna and Western Concepts owner Carl Milam, it is onward and upward.

“Carl and I are so very thankful we have each other,” she said.

“It’s been a really trying year. We truly thank God for bringing us together.

“We’re additionally thankful for our amazing family and friends.

It goes without saying that we are really thankful this year is almost gone. Bring on 2021!”

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Students

Yearbook Sweeps!

Twister staff 2019-20, from left: Back row, Bo Naifeh, Madison Terry '20, Maddie Newcomb, Editor in Chief Karoline Leonard '20 and Adviser Dr. Bonnie Gerard; and front row, Holly Burkhart, Caroline Watkins, Elizabeth Lees, Madge Lister and Ariel Xu '20.

CASADY From Page 1

Newcomb, third place, sports spread design; and Madge Lister, third place, index design.

“The 2020 Twister staff reached a new level of recognition for our program and for

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Twister staff 2020-21, from left: Back row, Krish Vasan, Jackson Stewart, Braden Gerard, Caroline Watkins, Co-Editor in Chief Maddie Newcomb and Susanna Johnson; and front row, Adviser Dr. Bonnie Gerard, Quincy Nelson, Holly Burkhart, Co-Editor in Chief Madge Lister and London Metcalf. Not pictured is Jaxon Childress.

Casady School” Twister Adviser Dr. Bonnie Gerard said.

“They earned these awards through hard work, determination, team spirit, talent and creativity. It was an incredible experience working with Karoline Leonard ’20 and the staff to bring their vision for the 2020 Twister from vision to reality.

“We appreciate everyone in

the Casady Community who helped make this book such a treasured keepsake and historical record of the year in the life of the school.”

Oklahoma Scholastic Media’s mission is to advocate for and provide education, training, and assistance to scholastic media advisers and students across Oklahoma.

Heritage Hall Academic Bowl Team ‘Girl Power’ wins regionals

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cademic Bowl is a quiz-based competitive activity that tests students’ knowledge in a broad range of subjects.

Over the past several years, Heritage Hall has been recognized as a top-performer.

This year’s Academic Bowl team is further enhancing the program’s esteemed reputation.

Earlier this month, the Chargers followed up their 2-0 district title run with a 3-0 showing at the regional tournament to secure the championship.

The road to victory saw big wins over Kingfisher, Jones, and Tuttle, as well as a team high score of 330 points.

Featuring an all girl roster – consisting of seniors Katie Curran, Sarah Curran and Elizabeth Siatkowski, and freshman Neha Kodali (the team’s high scorer) – the team has garnered the nickname, “Girl Power” Squad.

“We have a balanced team this year made up of veteran

by Wesley Jansen HALL HAPPENINGS

players and young talent, with everyone contributing to the wins,” Coach Robert Ring said.

“Our team philosophy is to always be positive and to enjoy the game. It's been great so far, but we

Heritage Hall Academic Bowl regional champions Eli Siatkowski, Katie Curran, Sarah Curran and Neha Kodali.

have more work ahead of us and some good opponents to face."

Next up for the Academic Team is the area tournament on Jan. 16 at Bridge Creek High School.

Onward, Chargers!

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OKC FRIDAY

Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW: CHARGERS HOST VERDIGRIS; IRISH VISIT COWETA

McGuinness, Heritage Hall move on to quarterfinals

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Through the first two rounds of the playoffs, only McGuinness and Heitage Hall are the lone remaining Fridayland teams vying for a state championship.

Both teams qualified for the quarterfinals this Friday night.

The Irish are set to visit Coweta this Friday at 7 p.m. in one of four Class 5A match ups. With a win, they

would move on to the semifinals on Dec. 4 or 5 against the McAlester-El Reno

winner at a neutral site to be determined.

The Chargers, meanwhile, host Verdigris in

CLASS 5A SCHEDULE Friday, November 27 Quarterfinals McAlester at El Reno McGuinness at Coweta Tulsa-Bishop Kelley at Carl Albert Guthrie at Collinsville December 4-5 Semifinals McAL-ER Winner vs. McGUIN-COWETA Winner BK-CA Winner vs. GUTH-COLL Winner Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

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a 3A matchup this Friday at 7 p.m. at Pop Murray Field. With a win, they would advance to the semifinals on Dec. 4-5 against the Andarko-Lincoln Christian winner.

Both 5A and 3A state title games are Dec. 11 or 12 at UCO. McGuinness (8-2) cruised to a dominating 41-21 win over Duncan last Friday night in the second round behind five touchdowns from star quarterback Luke Tarman.

CLASS 3A SCHEDULE Friday, November 27 Quarterfinals Verdigris at Heritage Hall Anadarko at Lincoln Christian Stigler at Kingston Kingfisher at Tulsa-Holland Hall December 4-5 Semifinals VER-HH Winner vs. ANA-LC Winner STIG-KING Winner vs. KING-HH Winner Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

Heritage Hall rolled to a 49-21 victory against Plainview on Friday night in the sec-

ond round. Quarterback Will Paque threw four touchdown passes to lead the Chargers (9-1).

FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP

Irish jump on Duncan early in big win Erupting for five touchdowns in the first half, McGuinness cruised to a 41-21 win over Duncan last Friday night at Pribil Stadium in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.

Quarterback Luke Tarman continued his strong season in accounting for five total touchdowns, as

the Irish (8-2) advanced to the quarterfinals.

Tarman threw two TD passes to Cole Limber for 32 yards and Paul Tarman for four yards, while running for scores covering six, 39 and 13 yards. Tailback Michael Taffe also chipped in a 2-yard scoring run.

CHARGERS ROUT PLAINVIEW - Photo by Dewayne Jones, , dewayne-jones.smugmug.com

After giving up an opening touchdown, Heritage Hall settled down and rattled off six straight touchdowns in rolling to a 49-21 victory against Plainview last Friday in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs at Pop Murray Field.

McGuinness’ Michael Taffe breaks into the open field for a long run in last Friday’s game against Duncan.

Quarterback Will Paque threw four touchdown passes to lead the Chargers (9-1).

Pague connected with Gavin Freeman three times for 50, 28

and 53 yards, while also hitting Robert Mbroh on a 16-yard TD. K.J. Evans chipped in a pair of scoring runs of seven and 10 yards, while Jayden Williams finished off the night with a 9-yard TD run.

CHOCTAW ENDS PANTHERS’ SEASON

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PC North quarterback Carson Laverty dives for extra yardage against Choctaw in a Class 6A-II playoff game.

Limited to just 112 yards of total offense, PC North suffered a 207 loss at Choctaw in the Class 6A-II quarterfinals last Friday night.

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‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Harn brings joy to the commuity “A Christmas Carol”

by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Baron Directed by Michael Baron and Ashley Wells

By Franci Hart Theatre Critic Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol” is a bundle of joyous Christmas spirit, in spite of COVID restrictions. Held outdoors at the Harn Homestead, 1721 N Lincoln, this production was everything one has come to expect from Lyric’s Christmas

show and more.

The able casts, led by Scrooges Jonathan Beck Reed and Jerome Stevenson, were superb as they brought to life Dickens Christmas ghost story. All staging was socially distanced, including using a puppet for Tiny Tim and the scenes were at various locations around Harn Homestead. These challenges were hardly noticeable and the professionalism of the cast shone through. A big thank you to all cast members for bringing

some Christmas joy to our community.

Lyric is to be commended for all the health measures they took to ensure a safe performance for all. In fact, the New York Times sent reporters and photographers to cover this innovative approach to live theater. All performances are limited to 100 people or fewer. Every member of the audience is temperature checked and required to wear a mask at all times. The audience is divided into 4 pods that are socially

distanced around the vast Harn grounds and guided by lamplighters to the various scenes.

The walk ways are well lit and not difficult to navigate and the sound system is superb.

There is no seating, but the show is only 1 1/2 hours long.

Special mention needs to be made to Adam Koch’s scenic design.

Using the various buildings at Harn, his design created a sense of Dickens’ England. The movement of the audience, enhanced by lamplights

under the direction of stage managers Laurena Sherrill and Caroline Mueller, did not interrupt the flow of the story.

Fabian J Garcia’s lighting design was spectacular. Of special note were when Scrooge’s house flashed green prior to the appearance of Marly’s ghost and the magical sparkling effect of the ghost of Christmas’ past.

Sound designer Corey Ray did a yeoman’s job.

Every word of a very wordy show was easily heard. And the singing

seemed to fill the entire area.

Others to be noted are Jeffrey Meek for his wonderful costumes and Penny Benson for the puppets.

“A Christmas Carol” will run at Harn Homestead through Dec. 27.

There is an inclement weather policy.

This production is a perfect example of creative innovative thinking and provides much needed joy during these times of stress. It is highly recommended. In fact, I might go see it again!

Booster

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CALENDAR NEWS OKCPHIL

Finding Carlos Premiere

The Downs Family Christmas Light Ministry has kicked off its 2020 season and for the 12th consecu­ tive year will collect food and funds to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The annual show features more than 18 miles of light strands synchro­ nized to holiday music. The show runs from 6:00pm to midnight daily. Visitors enjoy the display from the comfort of their own vehicles. The display is located at 2900 72nd Ave. S.E. in Norman. The display is free, but visitors are encouraged to make a monetary or food donation to the Regional Food Bank. Last sea­ son, the annual show raised $27,827 and collected enough food to provide nearly 6,500 meals. Visit downsfamilychristmas.com or follow the Downs Family Christmas Light Ministry on Facebook to learn more about the show.

Dec. 6­25 • ‘A Classic Christmas’ The OKCPHIL’s ‘A Clas­ sic Christmas’ will be virtual. The single tick­ ets for the Digital Con­ cert Stream are now available for purchase for $20 at okcphil.org or okcciviccenter.com and the performance will be available on demand for viewing and reviewing during an extended time­ frame of Dec. 6 – 25.

For updates on this and other OKCPHIL performances go to www.okcphil.org or call (405) 842­5387.

are available upon request by contacting the box office. For more information regarding ticket options, subscriptions or group rates please visit ArmstrongAudito­ rium.org or call 405­ 285­1010.

aged to attend. This unique opportunity is presented absolutely free through a special grant from Allied Arts.

Register at okshakes. org/online­master­ classes.

THEATRE

MASTERCLASS

Dec. 19­21 • ‘Paul’ Herbert W. Armstrong College announces a winter musical pro­ duction, ‘PAUL— Ambassador in Bonds.’

Three performances are planned at Arm­ strong Auditorium.

Two at 7:30 pm on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Monday, Dec. 21. A matinee performance is scheduled for Sun­ day, Dec. 20, at 2:00 pm. Tickets to ‘Paul’ are now on sale, $20­ 25 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under (children under three are not permit­ ted in the auditorium theater). Socially­dis­ tanced seating pods

Dec. 14 • #MasterClassMonday Film and Television's Kenric Green teaches a surprise #Master­ ClassMonday session, Monday, Dec. 14, 7:00­8:30pm for Okla­ homa Shakespeare.

Kenric is an actor and writer, known for The Walking Dead (2010), Star Trek: Discovery (2017) and Hawaii Five‐0 (2010). Oklaho­ ma Shakespeare has partnered with work­ ing artists from across the nation to bring you Master Class Mondays, geared towards students and educators, ALL are welcome and encour­

Chanukah begins Thursday evening, Dec. 10 and contin­ ues through Friday, Dec. 18. Chanukah is the Jewish eight­day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly meno­ rah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.

CHANUKAH

RESCHEDULED • Scissortail Park’s ‘Tis the Season Market, an out­ door holiday gift market supporting local Oklaho­ ma businesses and arti­ sans on Nov. 27­28 is now Dec. 5, 11:00am­ 5:00pm and Dec. 6, 10:00 am­ 4:00pm.

• December’s Paseo First Friday Gallery Walk is cancelled to honor #Power10. Please sup­ port Paseo restaurants.

N EW D ATES /C ANCELATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: Brightmusic concert ­ Virtual Michael Buble ­ 02/17/2021 OKC Ballet Ball ­ Firebird ­ 02/12/2021 Jeff Dunham – 04/09/2021 Memorial Marathon ­ 04/25/2021 Elton John – 01/30/2021 Rodeo Hall of Fame ­ 11/12/2021 Maroon 5 – 08/14/2021 OKC Town Hall ­ 01/21/2021 Backstreet Boys – 09/12/2021 Beaux Arts Ball ­ 11/27/2021 MercyMe – 03/12/2021 Bachelors Club Ball ­ Cancelled Other Events/Shows/Awards: City Rescue Mission ­ donate boxes Chuck Wagon Festival – 05/29/2021 Wes Welker Golf Tourney ­ 06/21/2021 Western Heritage Awards – 04/10/2021 UCO WinterGlow ­ Cancelled Sunbeam Shine a Light – 05/13/2021 • LifeShare WinterFest & Snow Tubing at Bricktown Ballpark ­ CANCELLED • OKCPHIL ­ Beethoven, Ragtime & Bach Concerto ­ Postponed •Scissortail Park’s ‘Tis the Season Market ­ 12/5 & 12/6

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inding Carlos, the holiday hip hop movie I directed earlier this fall, will have its Oklahoma premiere next weekend and run throughout the month of December online via deadCenter Film’s virtual cinema and in COVID safe movie theaters across Oklahoma.

Finding Carlos is a feature length family film about a skateboarding teenager named Carlos who is reunited with his father Dross, a famous choreographer creating a modern version of The Nutcracker. The film is based on RACE Dance Collective’s Hip Hop Nutcracker and includes modern versions of classic Nutcracker songs from the original Tchaikovsky score.

Finding Carlos will serve as the official kick-off for deadCenter Delivers the Arts, a new virtual cinema program from deadCenter Film focused on promoting the performing and visual arts. deadCenter launched their virtual cinema this past summer as part of their annual film festival in response to the global pandemic. The reaction was astounding, with 40,000 people streaming films from 42 states and 25 foreign countries.

Once it became clear this fall that live shows and performances were not going to resume, deadCenter went to work, creating

a virtual cinema to feature the performing and visual arts. The goal is to provide partner organizations and artists with an outlet for the work not being seen by live audiences.

With its eleven dance numbers from twelve Oklahoma choreographers and seventy dancers, Finding Carlos proved to be the perfect match for the program’s premiere.

Finding Carlos will also be released in movie theaters across the state that have passed safety regulations and have active, ongoing COVID safety plans. Theaters include the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Rodeo Cinema, Tulsa’s Circle Cinema, Alva’s Rialto Theater, Durant’s District Cinema, Muskogee’s Apex Cinema, Tishomingo’s The Indie Cinema, and Heritage Theaters in Chickasaw, Duncan, Elk City, and Weatherford. All of these theaters will screen as safety allows throughout the month of December. Check the individual theater websites for latest details and screening times.

While Finding Carlos is filled with truly awesome dance, at its core it tells the story of

a boy developing a healthy relationship his father. I wrote the screenplay for Finding Carlos with Melissa Scaramucci, who also produced the film.

Melissa and I have written three other films together, including the feature comedy O’Brother, and short films Send Me Wings and The Homecoming Trilogy.

Melissa Scaramucci is a filmmaker, restauranteur, and nonprofit leader who moved her family from Norman to Nichols Hills so her eldest daughter could attend Heritage Hall.

Melissa wrote and directed the 2002 independent film Making Arrangements, owned and operated a farmto-table restaurant called LOCAL, and led the deadCenter Film Festival for eight years as Director of Programming. Melissa is currently Vice President of the Board for Oklahoma Contemporary and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Society.

Melissa is one of 20 Oklahoma based crew members, 70 dancers, 12 choreographers and 30 actors who came together during the pandemic to make an uplifting movie about people helping people.

I hope you and your family will watch Finding Carlos this holiday season. Its available online for the entire month of December at deadcenterfilm.org or deadcenterdeliversthearts.eventive.org.

Send your calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

OKC Tree Lighting event streaming online One of the year’s most anticipated annual events, the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival presented by SONIC Foundation, will be returning this year to a screen near you. For the first time ever, the kickoff to the holiday season will be available to enjoy online and on television.

They have partnered with News 9 to bring a holiday special for all ages to homes across the city. The program will feature many much-loved, familiar sights as well as some new favorites filmed in the recently restored Yale Theater and other locations downtown.

Gather your family or friends around the television, laptop, tablet, or phone and enjoy the Tree Lighting

Festival from wherever you feel comfortable! Host a socially distanced watch party or enjoy a casual night in with hot cocoa and holiday cheer and kick off the 2020 season with a virtual community across the city.

Mark your calendars: the virtual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting presented by SONIC Foundation will stream online and through the News 9 app on Friday, Nov. 27 at 7:00pm.

“I'm looking forward to officially kicking off the holiday season once again at Oklahoma City's Tree Lighting Festival. In its 19th year, the festival continues to get bigger and better, showcasing the amazing and diverse talent that our city has to offer,” said Mayor David Holt. “Like everything

else, this year’s event looks a little different, but streaming online likely means that more people will join us, watching from wherever they are comfortable. I invite everyone to be a part of this experience. It’s a wonderful OKC holiday tradition." The program will feature many much-loved, familiar sights as well as some new favorites filmed in the recently restored Yale Theater and other locations downtown. The tree will be on the display in Bricktown at the canal overlook (111 S Mickey Mantle Dr.) throughout the holiday season. Visit DowntowninDecember.com for more information. Tune in to see: • Program emcee, Mayor Holt • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas reading by Jabee

• The Imaginaries performing original Christmas songs • OKC Ballet trainees performing “Angels” from The Nutcracker • Yumare Mexican Folkloric Dancers • Lao Natasinh Dancers • Bharatanatyam Dance by Sainrithya Dance Academy • Lion Dance by Giac Quang Buddhist Temple Youth Group • Tuan Doan performing the Vietnamese Flute • Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy Student Ella Epperson singing Okie favorite, I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas • A carol medley by Lyric Theatre’s cast of ‘A Christmas Carol’ • Classic Christmas songs by Tony Foster Jr. and Kandace Duke • A message from Santa Claus • The traditional countdown to the lighting of the tree.

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Be a keeper in this world

By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger

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kay, I confess. I am just a nasty, old, rotten, wicked sinner who, for some reason only known to God, in His sovereignty has been saved by the wondrous grace of our Lord.

I know many of you who read this article think that I have obtained some type of spiritual plateau that makes me closer to God. All you have to do is call my wife, and she will set you straight.

In reality, there is no spiritual distance between you and me.

Sometimes I even get mad at God. Actually, I get mad a lot, especially when I feel like I don’t get due recognition. Even as I watch movies or read the Bible, I notice those who don’t get the recognition they deserved. Let me give you some examples.

Have you ever watched “Star Wars”? It doesn’t matter if you are a die-hard fan of the original trilogy or you have only seen the new ones. In all six movies you will notice the same thing: R2-D2 is always there to save the day.

Think about it. The fate of the entire universe hinged on a glorified trash can. Whether it’s to save Luke or his father Anakin, that hunk of metal can whip out any gadget from electric zappers to bottle openers, wrestle evil puppets, and still rescue the princess.

He’s the unsung hero of “Star Wars.”

At the end of each episode they always repair him, but where is

the trophy? Where is the ceremony? R2-D2 doesn’t get rewarded with Luke and Han. No one lifts him up on their shoulders and cheers after he saves the day.

I must confess, I have “R2-D2 syndrome.” I’m always out to save the day; I’m the one that would get Luke Skywalker out of his mess. If it wasn’t for me, the story would have a different ending.

But in the end I sit on the sideline being repaired while others get the parade, the thanks and the accolades. God still uses me, but I need repair because I struggle with pride. I told you earlier that I was just a nasty, old, rotten, wicked sinner, and nothing demonstrates that better than when I feel as though I am not appreciated.

The other day I was reading the story of David and Goliath, and I came across 1 Sam. 17:28 where David’s oldest brother Eliab questioned him, “And with whom have you left the sheep in the wilderness?” Knowing that David was a responsible young man who would not go off and leave the flock unattended, I began to wonder, who was it that took care of his sheep? From verse 20 we only know him to be called a “keeper.”

Wow, you would think God could have at least put the keeper’s name in the Bible. Being a “keeper” has to be a thankless job.

There is no glory in it. David killed Goliath, and the keeper kept the sheep. David received recognition; the keeper received none.

David got a crown and the spoil of war, and the keeper got none.

David became king, and the keeper became… just a keeper.

But the keepers are the unsung heroes in the Bible. They are the people who quietly, humbly do the will of God. God in His wisdom showed me something special about the keepers.

You see, when He introduced His Son to the world He introduced Him first to the “keepers.”

Luke 2:7-9(KJV) reads, “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for him in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field keeping watch over their flock by night.

And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them and the glory of the Lord shone about them and they were sore afraid.”

It was the keepers, not the kings, who first heard the long awaited news … the Messiah had come.

What an honor that God would choose you to introduce His Son to first. The Holy Spirit convicts me that King David had front row seats in the parade, but it was the keepers who had a private audience to God’s glory.

God, may I so desire to see Your glory that I would be satisfied without receiving any recognition. And in my actions and attitude, may my children understand how to be satisfied as a … keeper.

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

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

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

– 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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Steven Adams Day. SAD! T

he last player of our OKC Thunder heydays is gone. I wanted to have a Steven Admas Day, SAD, but the Thunder never does that.

Goodbye Steven. Thank you for all the great memories. Take care of yourself. I know you will do great in New Orleans.

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Mine was on, then off. Then on again.

After a COVID test and canceling flights to and from Dallas, I decided to drive, and my brother met me halfway on I-35.

Everything about this whole year is crazy. It now looks like if we stay careful until next spring, the vaccine will be available finally to end this nightmare.

Shop local, and if you have enough, please consider giving to an organization that helps those who do not.

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

My first call would be to the United Way of Central Oklahoma, 405-236-8441. With 72 partner agencies, someone there can tell you who is in the greatest need right now. You can designate your gift to be given to a partner agency that touches your heart or let them decide where the greatest need is.

The other critical part of getting through this pandemic is to shop and dine locally. We must support locally owned businesses, or there will be nothing left but McDonald's and

Amazon.

You can safely shop with the careful use of masks and hand sanitizer.

Christmas is going to be strange this year.

Many of our local nonprofits and arts organizations are going virtual. You can check the OKC FRIDAY calendar page or go to the web site of your favorite Christmas performance groups.

Lyric Theatre is producing A Christmas Carol outdoors at Harn Homestead. A Broadway Ball ticket sponsorship will have dinner delivered to your home and tickets to the production. Or you can buy tickets just for the performance.

And please read your FRIDAY again and look at every ad. These advertisers are the great folks who keep OKC FRIDAY in business.

Send your letters to the Editor to: Editor, OKC FRIDAY, Po Box 20340, Okla. City, OK 73156 or email: vicki@okcfriday.com Wear your mask. Stop infecting other people and shutting down businesses. Oklahoma COVID-19 cases are climbing out of site. You can stop it before all of our businesses have to close.

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 13, 2020; Friday, November 20, 2020; Friday, November 27, 2020; Friday, December 4, 2020) NOTICE

In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Volcano Sushi at Memorial Inc., 5612 W. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 a corporation 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 a Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 5612 W. Memorial Rd. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Volcano Sushi and Hibachi.

JASON LANGFORD The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to declare your child to be dependent and neglected. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Whitley, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Court, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506, (931) 644-6147, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Tennessee Department of Children Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, which will be December 4, 2020, and pursuant to Rule 103(c)(3) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Smith County, Tennessee at Carthage, Tennessee on the 26th day of January, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for the Adjudicatory Hearing on the Petition filed by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Carthage, Tennessee.

Dated this 11 day of November, 2020. /s/Hang Chen County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.

Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Hang Chen 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 State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2021 (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 27, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

November, 2020.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature, Deputy

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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ESTATE AUCTION

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CV-2020-2381 IN RE: The name of: Tiffany Rose Grace-Moody

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In the Matter of the Application of Zerrick Johnson as next of friend of (child) Ah’marie Lashay Burton to Change Her/His Name

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Tiffany Rose Grace-Moody has petitioned to change his/her name to Tiffany Rose Moody.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 17 day of December , 2020, before Judge Prince at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

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

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Zerrick Johnson, as next of friend of Ah’marie Lashay Dione Burton has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Ah’marie Lashay Dione Burton to (b) Ah’marie Lashay Dione Johnson; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 7 day of January, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

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CINDY H. TRUONG CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/ illegible signature (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 27, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CASE NO: PG-2015-46 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Russell and Julie Busler have petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Devin Ballard, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 9 day of February 2021, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 18 day of November, 2020.

JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature, Deputy (SEAL)

Case No. FD-2020-546 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Tamika Daphane Graham, Petitioner, -andElijah Lee Donald Graham, Respondent.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Oklahoma to the said Respondent: ELIJAH LEE DONALD GRAHAM You, the said ELIJAH LEE DONALD GRAHAM, Respondent, will take notice that, you have been sued in the abovenamed Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and you must Answer Petitioner’s Petition filed herein on or before the 31 day of December, 2020 or said Petition will be taken as true and judgement for said Petitioner will be rendered against you according to prayer of Petitioner’s Petition.

Issued this 19 day of November, 2020.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/illegible signature (SEAL) Deputy Court Clerk

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CV-2020-2344 IN RE: The name of: ) Noel Hernandez ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Noel Hernandez has petitioned to change his/her name to Noel Najera Hernandez.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 21 day of January, 2021, before Judge Mai at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

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

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-719 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Dwayne McClain, a minor

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Do you know a student interested To sparkle, to shine, to sip, to dine; To shop, to sing, to wonder, to ring! in coding games or apps?

Do you know a student who is interested in coding games or apps? The Metropolitan Library System is now hosting a coding challenge for kids to code a game or app that could help them deal with a specific problem they might face in 2021.

Studies show that when kids code, they get an appreciation of digital technology which surrounds everyone’s lives. Coding adds to so many skills that help improve lives – skills like computational thinking, learning logic and problem solving.

According to raises-

martkid.com, problem solving is transferable to a lot of other fields. “In coding, a programmer figures out bugs by generating intelligent hypotheses and tweaking parts of his code one component at a time to test which one solves the problem.” Coding also builds confidence.

Students get immediate reaction on whether their coding works.

Also, many careers in the future will be based on coding. “Coding helps with skills students need to be successful in their future careers,” Kellie Delaney, MLS Digital Services

and Strategy Manager said.

The Coding Challenge contest deadline is Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6:00pm. Coding must apply to a real-life problem that could be faced in the future. This could be anything from bullying to global warming to distance learning to something as simple as connecting with friends when in quarantine.

Entries may be submitted at bit.ly/mlscodingchallenge and more information, including the list of rules and prizes, please visit https://spotic.us/kidscoding.

2020 Visions Awards goes virtual With the recent surge of daily COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma and the challenging situations faced by our area hospitals, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has decided to host the 2020 Visions Awards virtually.

This great event, honoring nonprofit leaders throughout the state, will still be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6:00pm, but will now be a livestreamed, virtual event to ensure the safety of patrons, honorees and staff.

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The plan is to allow supporters and other interested parties to view the ceremony live on OKCNP.org/visions and OKCNP’s Facebook page on the day of the event. Please tune in live to celebrate these six honorees during the virtual event on Dec. 1.

Contact Gabrielle Butler at gbutler@okcnp.org for questions regarding the upcoming 2020 Visions Awards virtual event.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS

The General Obligation Bond, Series 2021 maturing in the years 2023 through 2027 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 maturing in the years 2028 through 2034 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2027, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

Bids filed with the City Clerk shall be opened and read in the City Clerk’s Office at the time stated above and shall be awarded thereafter on said date by the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma in Council Chambers, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma.

Bids received after 11:30 a.m. on the above mentioned date will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 shall be sold to the bidder bidding the lowest interest cost which the Bonds shall bear and agreeing to pay par and accrued interest for the Bonds. Each bidder shall submit with its bid a sum in cash, cashier’s check, or electronic (wire) transfer payable to the Treasurer of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma equal to two percent (2%) of the principal amount of the Bonds. The right is reserved to reject all bids.

The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 is a combined purpose bond issue composed of $3,019,000 Streets Bonds, $2,989,000 Water System Bonds, $320,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, $630,000 Parks Bonds, $730,000 Public Works Facility Improvements Bonds, and $112,000 Police Bonds from a February 12, 2019 election authorization, all of which shall be sold together as one unit, and bids will be received for this combined purpose bond issue as one unit only.

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In accordance with Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes, 2011, Section 354, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, will receive sealed or electronic bids on December 8, 2020, until 11:30 a.m., local time, at the City Clerk’s office at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, for the sale of $7,800,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, dated January 1, 2021, of said City, which Bonds will mature $650,000 on July 1, 2023 and $650,000 annually each year thereafter until paid, with the last maturity on July 1, 2034 to likewise be $650,000.

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An all-new light show, decorations, a holiday market, music, an early-bird New Year’s Eve celebration and more are set to debut this holiday season at Scissortail Park. Visitors can enjoy the festive ambiance beginning Friday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

With support from T-Mobile, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, OG&E, Toucan Productions, BancFirst, Homeland, and Blair & Maggie Humphreys, activities planned during ‘Tis the Season at Scissortail Park offer a safe and socially distanced way to celebrate the holidays this year.

“With COVID-19 taking such a toll on our lives in 2020, we wanted to create an extra joyful experience for Scissortail Park visitors this holiday season, said Maureen Heffernan, CEO

of Scissortail Park Foundation. “By offering additional light displays throughout the Park, we hope this helps brighten the season for everyone.

Since early spring, the Park has been a wonderful and safe respite for the community. Our goal for the holidays is to continue to invite the community to enjoy a safe way to revel in the season and create happy holiday memories. We are especially excited to feature a special holiday lighting display of Union Station.”

Guests are invited to bundle up and visit the Park, stroll the grounds to enjoy the lights and soak in the holiday spirit at Scissortail. Enjoy a Holiday Market, Date Nights, Holiday Movies, New Year Early Bird countdown, Day Walk event and free streetcar rides.

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Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

Chili cookoff Judge Kevin McCray, Judge Leah Edwards, Judge Barbara Swinton, Justice Noma Gurich, Judge Sheila Stinson and Judge Trevor Pemberton, the judges of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s chili cookoff.

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Enna Garett, OICA CEO Joe Dorman and Kate Cruickshank. OICA hosted the cookoff on its parking lot.