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Shows, shows, shows!

It is Christmastime in Oklahoma City

By Rose Lane Editor

helpings of good old-fashioned family food.

Pick’s served as a popular gathering place for locals including Sunday worshipers at Britton Baptist Church, The Village police officers who frequented the restaurant during their breaks for coffee and tea, and for thousands of John Marshall

There is no need to go outside Oklahoma City to enjoy Broadway-style shows, traditional ballets, award-winning performances and moving concerts.

After a year on hiatus due to COVID restrictions, the OKCPHIL announces “The Christmas Show” featuring Broadway star Rachel York is back. The production created

by Music Director Emeritus Joel Levine with Lyn Cramer directing and choreographing is sure to get you into a festive spirit. Shows are Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and include music ranging from upbeat and whimsical to moments of quiet reflection.

In addition, the OK Pops Chorale and everyone’s favorite, the tap-dancing Santas are set to perform.

For more information and tickets, visit okcphil.org/concerts/the-christmas-show2021, call 405-TICKETS (405-842-5387) weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or (405) 774-9868 or email tickets@okcphil.org.

Oklahoma City Ballet is set to stage its holiday performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Civic Center Music Hall, Dec. 11-19,for an eight show performance run.

This beloved holiday classic choreographed by Artistic Director Robert Mills stays true to the original libretto that premiered in 1892 at the Marinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. OKCPHIL will perform Tchaikovsky’s familiar score live at every performance, and new this year, Canterbury Voices provides vocals during the iconic snowflake scene.

Single tickets start at $30 and are available now through Oklahoma City Ballet and Civic Center Box offices.

Tickets may also be purchased by calling Oklahoma City Ballet (405)848-TOES (8637), online at okcballet.org, or by calling the Civic Center Box office at 405-297-2264. The Oklahoma City Ballet Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 6800 North Classen.

Guests can purchase separate tickets to the family-friendly fundraising event, The Nutcracker Tea in the Kingdom of Sweets, which will be held in the Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Music Hall on

See PICK’s, Page 11

See SHOWS, Page 2

Clements crowned Beaux Arts king Above: Beaux Arts Society pages William Bentley and Pierce Ward. At right: King Robert Clements and his wife Sody. The Beaux Arts Society presented 23 debutantes during its 75th anniversary ball.

For photos, see Page 16.

- Photo by Fran Kozakowski

MAPS 4 subcommittee members are named Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council approved 54 appointments to serve on six MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board subcommittees.

The volunteers are to help guide 16 projects included in the MAPS 4 program.

“Nearly two years since the passage of MAPS 4, we now have all the pieces in place to

implement this ambitious and transformational initiative,” said Mayor David Holt. “With eight different oversight bodies and the implementation plan now in place, the next stop is the first groundbreaking. I want to thank everyone who has helped get us to this point, and special gratitude to these amazing community volunteers who have signed

up for this exciting endeavor.”

The subcommittees are made up of people from diverse ethnicities and backgrounds. Of the appointments, 52 percent are women, 41 percent are people of color and 26 percent of all appointments are Black.

Each subcommittee includes See MAPS 4, Page 5

Group reprints Pick’s Fine Foods’ cookbook

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer For 15 years, Pick’s Fine Foods, just west of the railroad crossing on Britton Road, served up delicious homemade meals every day to hundreds of appreciative patrons.

Pick’s was famous for downhome hospitality, their salad dressing, cinnamon rolls and rib-sticking, hearty

River parade returns in memory of late founder Mike McAuliffe In memory of its late founder Mike McAuliffe, the Holiday River Parade returns to the Oklahoma River on Saturday as part of Winter Glow.

The annual community event wasn’t held in 2020, but this year will see the return of skiing elves, decorated boats sparkling on the Oklahoma River, fireworks, a new laser light show and more.

The event is set for 5-9 p.m. in the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River.

The Holiday River Parade honors event originator McAuliffe who

Saturday’s Holiday River Parade honors founder Mike McAuliffe and sees the return of skiing elves and more.

passed away in 2020. McAuliffe created many events for Oklahoma

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He has quite the personality.

Charger loves to massage our lab Gertie, eat grapes and salads, rooting in blankets, and running the yard.

His humans are the Harts — Lindsey, Brandon, Mia, and Harrison.

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

Submissions are used in the order they are received.

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FRIDAY in Florida Phyllis Prickett and grandson Deakyn Prickett went to the “Happiest Place on Earth” for Deakyn’s 10th birthday celebration. They also took along with them OKC FRIDAY paper.

Traveling again? Be sure to pack your newspaper and email a photo to rose@okcfriday.com.

SHOWS From Page 1 Saturday, Dec. 18, 4-6 p.m. Tickets to The Nutcracker Tea are $50 and are on sale now.

Lyric Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of “A Christmas Carol’’ is also back in an all-new, expanded spectacular event, whisking audiences away to a magical holiday village nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City.

The historic Harn Homestead, 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd., once again is reimagined as the Victorian Era setting for Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, magical spirits and a host of unforgettable characters.

Patrons will follow Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of transformation and redemption, as they are guided from scene to scene at the homestead. Last year’s familyfriendly production garnered praise from both The New York Times and BBC News for being among just a select number of theatres in the world staging the holiday favorite.

Performances of Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol’’ – now in its 11th year – are Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. Continuing an equally cherished holiday tradition, audiences are invited to contribute to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma following each performance. During the past 10 years, Lyric Theatre patrons have donated nearly $200,000 to help feed thousands of Oklahomans in need. Last year’s attendees helped provide meals for more than 64,000 people.

Tickets are limited to 200 guests for each performance. To purchase, or for more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org, or call Lyric’s Box Office at (405) 5249312. Net proceeds from this event

benefit Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and its educational programs. An additional portion of each ticket sold will also benefit the Harn Homestead.

The 75-minute performance is staged in the open air to allow parties to social distance. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early for refreshments and photo opportunities. Free parking is available at the entrance to the homestead.

Celebrating the holiday season in spectacular form, Canterbury Voices presents the choral masterpiece Messiah at the Civic Center Music Hall on Sunday at 7 p.m.

One of the most beloved choral oratorios, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah begins with the phrase “Comfort ye my people.”

In a year when people need comfort more than ever, Canterbury Voices joins with the OKC Philharmonic, bringing to life this beloved Oklahoma City event.

Joining the performance are Dr. Kelly Holst, lyric coloratura soprano, professor of music at Oklahoma City University; Dr. Courtney Crouse, mezzo soprano, professor of music at Oklahoma City University; Steven Sanders, tenor, associate professor of Music at Oklahoma State University; and Mark McCrory, associate professor of music at the University of Oklahoma.

In partnership with the Civic Center Music Hall, safety measures for this season will include requiring masks for all concert goers, regardless of vaccination status. In addition, all performers and staff at the Civic Center are fully vaccinated and performers will be tested before the performance.

Tickets are now on sale and group discounts are available. Call the Box Office at (405) 232- SING or visit CanterburyOKC.com for ticket information.

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Students

Irish: One Giant Leap for CANkind

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ith this theme in mind, Bishop McGuinness Student Council leaders set a goal to collect 100,000 pounds of cans for the annual canned food drive. The largest goal by any margin, the drive resulted in the largest number of total pounds ever collected: 103,598 pounds.

“Not only did we surpass our goal, but we also had a huge amount of participation from the entire school community,” senior co-chairman of fundraising Sophia Lopez said.

As a result of the impact of COVID-19, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma received fewer donations.

With the fight for hunger increasing, bringing in a record number of cans was important to both Lopez and junior cochair Sabrina Guzman.

“Last year I learned the importance of creating the opportunity for involvement,” Lopez said. “Sabrina and I worked hard to host multiple events to offer many chances for students to have fun with the school community while supporting the larger community.”

These additional events collectively raised

By Kate Fletcher

IRISH ITEMS over 44,500 pounds of canned food, and contribute to the nearly 2 million total pounds raised since the Canned Food Drive started 34 years ago.

“The Canned Food Drive began in 1987 when each student was encouraged to bring a single can,” Lopez said. “This tradition has grown and now our average is around 38 pounds per student.”

Students were encouraged to bring cans in during the first three weeks of November, leading up to Thanksgiving Break, and were given an incentive to bring 60 pounds of canned food in exchange for free dress (being out of the school uniform) from the day they brought their cans until after break.

The last day of the drive is known as CANstruction day. Before the cans are taken to the food bank, students take all of the cans donated

Fundraising co-chairman Sophia Lopez and Sabrina Guzman in front of the canned food sculpture. and build a large sculpture, relating to the theme, in the front of the school.

This year’s donations filled two semi-trucks from the Regional Food Bank. As the cans were loaded onto the trucks, Lopez and Guzman felt grateful knowing multiple families would benefit from the 90,000 meals raised this winter.

“This was my first year on Student Council and I really enjoyed every aspect of this year’s Canned Food Drive,” Guzman said. “I couldn’t be more proud of our hard work being put together. I am very thankful for Sophia Lopez for being my role model throughout this year, and I couldn’t have asked for a better chair.”

MSM keeps getting better — each week

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ount St. Mary just keeps getting better!

Nearly each week, new advancements are welcomed into our classrooms.

Most recently including flatscreen TVs within each room and smart boards. These technologies have benefitted our students in many ways, allowing them to work

by Rebekah Cleary

ROCKET REPORT out specific math problems for the whole class to

see and to view the teacher’s interactive notes digitally as class takes place.

Students have been able to increase not only their classroom participation over the last few weeks, but their community participation as well.

National Honors See MSM, Page 16

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PARADE From Page 1 City over many decades with the Holiday River Parade being one of the most popular and enduring.

His sister, Deborah McAuliffe Senner said that Mike was in the midst of planning the parade last year when he was diagnosed with COVID. “But he kept planning even from his hospital bed,” Senner said.

“Sadly he passed away Nov. 29,

MAPS 4 From Page 1 two members from the Citizen’s Advisory Board who will serve as the chairperson and vice chairperson. Each subcommittee has nine members. The subcommittee member’s terms don’t have limits.

The six subcommittees include: • Civil Rights Center Subcommittee. Members: Monique Bruner (chairman), Teresa Rose (vice chairman), Talia Carroll, Stanley Evans, Bailey Perkins, Cecilia Robinson-Woods, Aletia Timmons, Shoshana Wasserman and Kari Watkins.

• Project: Clara Luper Civil Rights Center Community Subcommittee. Members: Shay Morris (chairman), Harry Black (vice chairman), Michelle Blasquez, Lori Callahan, Kori Hall, Debby Hampton, Maira Mata, Bob Ross and Lori Walke.

• Projects: Mental health and addiction, Family Justice Center operated by Palomar.

Homelessness, Diversion Hub Connectivity Subcommittee.

Members: Russell Pace (chairman), Daisey Munoz (vice chairman), Shane

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2020 and the parade cancelled. It was at his memorial service that director of river operations at RIVERSPORT, Mike Knopp, announced that they were making plans to bring back the popular event and pay tribute to its founder.

“Not only it a special way to honor my brother, the parade founder, but it had been an extremely popular community event - one that attracted thousands and brought such joy to kick off the holiday season.”

Now that people can gather outdoors, Snner said she wanted to

Hampton, Evan Handy, Jane Jenkins, Meg McElhaney, Thuan Nguyen, Valerie Thompson and Shawn Wright.

• Projects: Transit, sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and streetlights and beautification.

Innovation District Subcommittee. Members: Teresa Rose (chairman), Allie Shinn (vice chairman), Byron Coleman, Quintin Hughes, James Johnson, Maria Martinez, Ken Miller, Monique Short and Tyler Tokarczyk.

• Project: Innovation District. Neighborhoods Subcommittee.

Members: Jessica MartinezBrooks (chair), Monique Bruner (vice chair), Mike Adams, Brian Bogert, Louisa McCune, Tim McLaughlin, Rick Moore, Blair Naifeh and Sarah Roberts.

• Projects: Parks, youth centers, senior wellness centers and animal shelter. Venues Subcommittee.

Members: Bob Nelon (chairman), Kevin Guarnera (vice chairman), Kelley Barnes, Matt Echols, Rick Lippert, Gary Marrs, Fred Mendoza, Rodd Moesel and Sandino Thompson. Projects: Chesapeake Energy Arena and related facilities, fairgrounds coliseum and multipurpose

help however she could to keep her brother’s legacy alive. The parade is free and open to the public.

“It was always Mike McAuliffe’s goal to plan events that were free and open to the public so that all could join in,” Senner said. “I want to encourage people to bring their their kids, grandkids, friends and neighbors and be treated to a exciting waterski show with skiing elves, laser light show, spectacular fireworks, a performance by Oklahoma performer, Olivia Kay and boats and kayaks beautifully decorated on the river.”

stadium.

The MAPS 4 Implementation Plan was approved on Sept. 14.

About the Citizen’s Advisory Board: The subcommittees will make recommendations to the MAPS 4 Citizen’s Advisory Board and the advisory board makes recommendations to the City Council, which has final authority over MAPS 4.

The 11 members of the Citizens Advisory Board members are: Teresa Rose, chairperson (at-large); Jessica Martinez-Brooks (atlarge); Russell Pace, Jr. (Ward 1); Allie Shinn (Ward 2); Harry Black (Ward 3); Shay Morris (Ward 4); Kevin Guarnera (Ward 5); Daisy Muñoz (Ward 6); Monique Bruner (Ward 7); Bob Nelon (Ward 8) and Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher (rotat-

ing council member).

About the MAPS investment and Operating Trust The seven-person MAPS Investment and Operating Trust was established to develop a strategic investment plan to support long term sustainable funding for the operational expenses and maintenance of MAPS 4 projects.

The MAPS Investment and Operating Trust members are: Teresa Rose (chairman and MAPS 4 Citizen’s Advisory Board member); Jessica Martinez-Brooks (MAPS 4 Citizen’s Advisory Board member; Kevin Moore; Brent Bryant (director,finance); Joanne Lafontant-Dooley; Kenton Tsoodle (assistant city manager) and Robert Ponkilla (retired city treasurer).

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CALENDAR THEATRE Dec. 3­12 • Gem of the Ocean The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Dept., in conjunction with the Civic Center Music Hall, is proud to present August Wil­ son’s Gem of the Ocean through Sun­ day, Dec. 12. Gem of the Ocean explores the heritage and experience of the descendants of Africans in North America, over the course of the 20th century. Tickets are $21 and can be pur­ chased online at okc­ civiccenter.com or by calling 405­594­8300 during regular busi­ ness hours. The Civic Center Music Hall will feature the Gem of the Ocean in its black box style CitySpace Theatre.

HOLIDAY FUN Dec. 4 • Wreath Making Class Join us for a wreath making class, taught by local artist Amanda Zoey Weathers. We will be using fresh, for­ aged greenery and cuttings donated by Urban Lawn & Land­ scape, along with other found items like pinecones and berries.

Attendees can also bring clippings and plant materials from their own gardens to incorporate in the wreaths. We will be guided by Amanda

Graham Colton Celebration

Streaming Now • OK Humane 2021 Yule Log The Oklahoma Humane Society celebrated Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30), a nationwide day dedicated to charitable giving, by launching its 2021 Yule Log video. The 2021 Yule Log fea­ tures OK Humane rescue dogs and cats playing in front of a festive fireplace scene, set to hol­ iday songs by local musicians. The video can be streamed for free at okhumaneyulelog.com.

While the video is free to stream, donations via the Yule Log website are appreciated.

“We hope that people will enjoy incorporating the OK Humane Yule Log into their holiday tra­ ditions. It’s a great thing to have playing in the background at a party, while you’re wrapping presents, or when you just need a little holiday cheer. We are grateful for all the incredible local musicians who donated their talents for this project, and we hope the Yule Log helps raise funds for us to further our lifesaving work,” said Rachel Findley, OK Humane’s Spe­ cial Events Manager.

The Oklahoma Humane Society is Oklahoma’s largest animal rescue and is entirely donor funded and foster­based. For more information on OK Humane, please visit okhumane.org. To stream the OK Humane Yule Log, go to okhu­ maneyulelog.com.

Zoey Weathers at 10 am at Dunlap Codding (609 W. Sheridan Ave.). For $25, atten­ dees get supplies needed to make a wreath to take home.

There will also be cof­ fee and pastries for attendees. Register online at okcbeauti­ ful.com. This event is part of the Grow OKC programming series.

Dec. 4 • Cowboy Parade Come to the Historic Stockyards City for the annual Cowboy Christmas Parade on Saturday at 10 am with the Longhorns leading the parade.

Following the parade, there will be lots of other activities, Rodeo

N EW D ATES 2021 Paycom Center Events/Shows: Trans­Siberian Orchestra ­ Dec. 8 Jeff Dunham ­ Jan. 27, 2022 Elton John ­ Jan. 30, 2022 JoJo Siwa ­ Feb. 1, 2022 New Kids on the Block ­ May 16, 2022 Backstreet Boys ­ Sept. 14, 2022 Shawn Mendes ­ Sept. 27, 2022

Opry, locally owned products and gifts and you can get your pic­ ture made with Cow­ boy Santa. For more information call 405­ 235­7267.

CONCERTS Jan. 11 • Symphonic Strings Strings take center stage in Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble’s third concert, Sym‐ phonic Strings, 7:30 pm, Jan. 11 at First Baptist Church in Okla­ homa City. The con­ cert presents works by Ravel, Gerald Finzi and Tchaikovsky. For more information, visit brightmusic.org and follow them on Face­ book @BrightmusicOK.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Zoo Amphitheatre: Judas Priest ­ Matchbox Twenty ­ Civic Center Music Hall: A Christmas Celebration ­ Gem of the Ocean ­ Handel’s Messiah ­ The Nutcracker ­

POSTPONED June 22, 2022 Dec. 3­4 Dec. 3­12 Dec. 5 Dec. 11­19

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raham Colton tore down the house last week at his 20 Year Homecoming Concert and Cookout. The concert was a celebration of his twentyyear career as a professional musician and the hundreds of fundraisers, festivals, school appearances, and benefit shows that Graham has supported throughout that time. The concert was hosted by The Jones Assembly, Oklahoma City’s premiere cocktail, restaurant, and live music venue, where Colton is a founding partner and operator alongside fellow Heritage Hall Alum Brian Bogert.

The packed show featured heart racing versions of his greatest hits, crowd sing-alongs, performances with longtime collaborators, and a very special guest appearance by The Wise Guys, featuring Graham’s father and musical inspiration, Randy Colton. It was exciting, uplifting, inclusive, celebratory, and overflowing with love. It was exactly what you would expect from Graham Colton.

Earlier this week, I watched Kristin Chenoweth fill St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with a voice so gorgeous, it moved the

entire audience to tears. She was there to celebrate Christmas with Esther Women, a monthly program for women of faith founded by Miss America and TV News anchor Jane Jayroe. Jayroe started the group nearly 20 years ago at OCU to gather women of faith together. She moved the group to St. Luke’s a decade ago to accommodate the hundreds of women who now drive in from around the state every month to hear from inspirational people of faith like Chenoweth.

The 9th annual Hip Hop Nutcracker from RACE Dance Collective returns this weekend to the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center. This version of The Nutcracker includes pop, rock, and hip-hop music, awesome professional dancers, and hundreds of students from Oklahoma City Public Schools who were given dance classes throughout the semester by instructors from RACE Dance Collective.

A Drag Queen Christmas ­ Dec. 12 A Magical Cirque Chritmas ­ Dec. 22 Mean Girls ­ Dec. 28­ Jan. 2 Shen Yun ­ Feb. 12, 2022 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Dog Day in December ­ Dec. 2 Paseo First Friday ­ Dec. 3 Saints Santa Run ­ Dec. 4

Both RACE Dance Collective and The Hip Hop Nutcracker were created by UCO Dance Professor Hui Cha Poos. Poos is a Moore High School graduate and first generation American who made it as a professional dancer in Los Angeles, then came home to provide professional dance opportunities for dancers here in Oklahoma.

Last week, Poos received the Governor’s Arts Award for Education for her work in teaching and expanding access to dance.

It is amazing to see all of the different ways people in our community are making the world better for others. I would love to sing like Graham or Kristin, run a restaurant like Brian, inspire faith in people like Jane, or dance like Hui. But what I learned from meeting every one of these people, is that it doesn’t take being special. It takes being willing.

We all have gifts.

From coaching or teaching to understanding the law or balancing the books, everyone has skills that could benefit others. This holiday season, let’s be more like Graham Colton and share our gifts to make the world better for everyone around us.

Cowboy Chritmas Ball ­ March of the Trees ­ Bachelors Club Ball ­ Pambe Ghana Global Market ­ Symphonic Strings ­ Winter Ball ­

Dec. 17 Dec. 18 Dec. 22 thru Dec. 24 Jan. 11 Jan. 22, 2022

First Americans Museum’s inaugural art market offers unique holiday gifts The newly-opened First Americans Museum (FAM) is hosting its inaugural Winter Holiday Arts Market (WHAM) on Dec. 4-5.

The two-day market, open from 11 am to 4 pm, is free and open to the public and will also feature artist demonstrations, children’s book readings, community partner booths and more.

“We are proud to be a platform for Oklahoma artists to showcase their work,” FAM Executive Director/CEO James Pepper Henry (Kaw) said. “This is an opportunity for visitors to find one-of-a-kind Native-made gifts that will only be available here at

FAM.” The WHAM@FAM features more than 25 artists from Oklahoma Tribal Nations with a wide range of fine art and products for holiday gifting. A selection of the artists for the inaugural market includes Dana Tiger (Mvskoke), Benjamin Harjo, Jr. (Absentee Shawnee), Yonavea Hawkins (Caddo/Delaware/ Kickapoo), Dina Huntinghorse (Wichita) and Margaret RoachWheeler (Chickasaw/Choctaw).

The FAM Xchange Theater will feature book readings by Sarah Brown (Choctaw) from the Metropolitan Library System at 1 pm

and 3 pm both days; JJ Otero, master silversmith, will hold jewelry demonstrations both days at 2 pm.

“Patrons who want to be among the first to shop WHAM may do so by purchasing a FAM membership and enjoying a special preview event,” Pepper Henry continued.

The members special preview from 6-8 pm on Friday, Dec. 3.

The members-only evening will feature a live Indigenous fashion show with Jessica Harjo (Osage/ Otoe-Missouria/Pawnee/Sac and Fox) of Weomepe Designs in collaboration with Noheart Designs

and Ribbonroots. Members will have the benefit of shopping early before the public while enjoying appetizers from the Thirty Nine Restaurant.

FAM is located at 659 First Americans Boulevard in Oklahoma City. For a complete list of selected artists and community partners visit Winter Holiday Arts Market – FAMstore (famok.org). For questions about the event or FAM in general, contact Tom Farris at tomf@famok.org. Also, visit famok.org/winterfun for a complete list of FAMily friendly activities in December.

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021; Friday, December 10, 2021; Friday, December 17, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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Case No. FD-2021-2652 In Re the Marriage of: Denise M. Edwards, Petitioner, and Ronald R. Edwards, Respondent.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility.

You must answer the Petition on or before the 8 day of January, 2022, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 19 day of November, 2021.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Illegible signature DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL)

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

PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OKLAHOMA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA In The Matter Of The Estate Of Thomas Edward McDonald Deceased

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Notice For Hearing Petition For Letters of Administration

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of October, 2021, Patricia McDonald filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma, a petition praying for Letters of Administration to be issued to Patricia McDonald upon the estate of Thomas Edward McDonald, Deceased, late of the County of Oklahoma and the State of Oklahoma.

And pursuant to an order of said Court, the 7 day of December, 2021 at the hour of 9:00 am o’clock am of said day has been appointed as the time of hearing said application, before Judge Brent Dishman, Judge of the District Court in the District Court Room, Probate Division, Room 315, County Courthouse, in the City of Oklahoma City, County of Oklahoma when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetence of the applicant, or may assert his/her own rights to the administration and pray the Letters to be issued to him/her-self.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28 day of October, 2021

CV-2021-2678 In the Matter of the Application of Ciara Martinez as next of friend of (child) Elyza Rodriguez to Change Her/His Name

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Ciara Martinez, as next of friend of Elyza Rodriguez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Elyza Nalani Rodriguez to (b) Elyza Nalani Martinez ; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Mai of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 19 day of January, 2022 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSE MARY DUNCAN, DECEASED

) ) ) )

ORDER FOR HEARING RETURN OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Holly Victoria Walters has petitioned to change his/her name to Zelic Janis Walters.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 25 day of January, 2022, before Judge Andrews 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)

GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2021-945

Randell Lamar Ledford , a minor

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

) ) ) )

NOTICE FOR HEARING RETURN OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that John J. Garvey, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, acting as the Special Administrator and the Attorney of Record for the Estate, (herein referred to as “Petitioner”) presented for confirmation and filed in this Court the Return of Sale of Real Property of all right, title and interest of the Estate in and to the following described property: Bel Air Park Section 2 Block 007, Lot 009, a Subdivision of Oklahoma City, in Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma; also known as 11420 N. Florida Ave., to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma 73120; The property was sold at private sale to SFR3-040 LLC for the sum of $117,000.00. Reference is made to the Return of Sale of Real Property for further particulars.

That the hearing of the same is hereby scheduled by the undersigned Judge of said Court for 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 22 day of December, 2021 at the Courtroom of said Court in the County Courthouse at Oklahoma City, in the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, at which time and place any person interested may appear and show cause, if any, why said sale should not be confirmed.

WITNESS my hand this 24 day of November, 2021.

ALLEN WELCH (SEAL) JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy John Joseph Garvey OBA No. 3272 Attorney & Counsellor at Law 3100 Thorn Ridge Road Oklahoma City, Okla. 73120 (405) 760-3883 Special Administrator of the Estate of Rose Mary Duncan (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021; Friday, December 10, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

No: PB-2021-1595 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF SHERRY L. DEICHMAN, ) Deceased. ) ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND LEGATEES AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY WHEREAS, Ryan K. Lombard (“Petitioner”) has produced in the Court an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Sherry L. Deichman, Deceased, with a Petition praying that the Will be admitted to probate, that Ryan K. Lombard be appointed Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate, that the heirs, devisees and legatees of said Decedent be determined by the Court, and that Letters Testamentary be issued to Ryan K. Lombard.

THE COURT FINDS AND IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHERRY L. DEICHMAN, that the Petition be and is set for hearing on the 4 day of January, 2022, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. in the Courtroom of Judge Dishman in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 321 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

THE COURT FINDS AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that notice of the hearing be given as required by law.

WITNESS my hand this 23 day of November, 2021.

C. BRENT DISHMAN JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By: /s/Lisa Stephens Deputy Approved:: /s/ Aaron Gwartney Aaron D. Gwartney, OBA #17229 Aaron@GwartneyLawGroup.com The Gwartney Law Group, PLLC 16312 Muirfield Place Edmond, OK 73013 Phone: (405)249-3374 Fax: (405)285-8110 Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021)

CASE NO. PB-2020-778

CV-2021-2669 IN RE: The name of: Holly Victoria Walters

/s/illegible signature District Court

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSE MARY DUNCAN, DECEASED

) ) ) )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Mary R. Stark has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Randell Lamar Ledford, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Dishman Room 315 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 15 day of December 2021, at 1:30 o’clock P.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 24 day of November, 2021.

C. BRENT DISHMAN

John J. Garvey, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, acting as the Special Administrator and the Attorney of Record for the Estate, (herein referred to as “Petitioner”) and having filed in the Court the Return of Sale of Real Property for the following described property: Bel Air Park Section 2 Block 007, Lot 009, a Subdivision of Oklahoma City, in Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma; also known as 11420 N. Florida Ave., to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma 73120; to SFR3-040 LLC subject to the confirmation of this Court, all of the right, title and Interest of the Estate in and to the real property described on the Return of Sale of Real Property.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Return of Sale and Real Property be set for Hearing before the undersigned Judge of said Court for 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 22 day of December, 2021 at the Courtroom of said Court in the County Courthouse at Oklahoma City, in the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, and that notice of publication be given by one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Oklahoma County at least ten (10) days before the hearing as required by law; and to all persons interested in said estate then and there to appear and show cause, if any, why said sale should not be confirmed, settled and allowed.

WITNESS my hand this 24 day of November, 2021.

ALLEN WELCH (SEAL) JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy John Joseph Garvey OBA No. 3272 Attorney & Counsellor at Law 3100 Thorn Ridge Road Oklahoma City, Okla. 73120 (405) 760-3883 Special Administrator (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PB-2020-778

In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below. Life Storage: Life Storage #1060 – 1401 NW 122nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405)652-0880.

343 – Nashelle Valdez, 7500 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73127.

Hsld gds/ Furn 805 – Johnetta Dunn, 224 ½ E Mosier St, Norman, OK 73069. Hsld gds/ Furn, Other: Cabinets 620 – Myesha Sandles, 402 S Massachusetts, Langston, OK 73050. Other: Queen Bedroom Set, Dining Table, Coffee and End Table, TV stand, Boxes 635 – Redeana Ramsey, 2107 NW 118th Ter, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.

Other: Beds, Toys 346 – Sarah Pruitt, 2481 Burns St, Southside, AL 35905. Hsld gds/ Furn 637 – Justin Thomas, 12628 Pepper Tree Pl, Oklahoma City, OK 73142.

Hsld gds/ Furn 405 – Phillip Rayes, 4004 NW 14th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73127. Hsld gds/ Furn 422 – Matthew Freie, 1441 NW 129th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73120.

Hsld gds/ Furn 412 – Najjiyyah Cannon, 1713 NW 19th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73106.

Hsld gds/ Furn 861 – Brittany Sharer, 845 E Grand Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776. Hsld gds/ Furn, Other: Clothes 705 – Braiden Wait, 1524 Glenbrook, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. Other: Canoe, misc. items 611 – Cassandra Mcminn, 12409 Covey Creek Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73142. Other: 2 Bedroom 732 – Brandon Fitz, 840 NW 115th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73114. Hsld gds/ Furn Life Storage #1061 – 15505 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Edmond, OK 73013 (405)735-5722 107 – Chelina Justus, 130 W 5th St., Edmond, OK 73003. Hsld gds/ Furn, TV/Stereo Equip 168 – Clara Burns, 3707 S Shields Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73119. Hsld gds/ Furn 172 – Andrew Lipton, 1203 SW 24th St. Moore ok, Moore, OK 73170.

Other: Bicycles 316 – Jacoby Foster, 4330 S Barnes Ave. Apt 116, Oklahoma City, OK 73119. Hsld gds/ Furn, TV/Stereo Equip, Tools/Applnces 323 – Bobby Pierce, 16100 Katie Ridge Dr., Edmond, OK 73013. Hsld gds/ Furn, Other: Computer Due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www.StorageTreasures.com, which will end on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 10:00am.

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 3, 2021; Friday, December 10, 2021)

NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS 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 14, 2021, until 11:30 a.m., local time, at the City Clerk’s office at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, for the sale of $6,600,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, dated January 1, 2022, of said City, which Bonds will mature $550,000 on July 1, 2024 and $550,000 annually each year thereafter until paid, with the last maturity on July 1, 2035 to likewise be $550,000.

The General Obligation Bond, Series 2022 maturing in the years 2024 through 2028 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 maturing in the years 2029 through 2035 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2028, 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 2022 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 2022 is a combined purpose bond issue composed of $3,000,000 Streets Bonds, $1,700,000 Water System Bonds, $700,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, $500,000 Technology Bonds, $100,000 Police Bonds and $600,000 Fire 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.

WITNESS my official hand and seal on November 9, 2021.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk

(SEAL)

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Schwartz ~ Winzeler Mr. and Mrs. Bradd Schwartz joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Schwartz to William Brett Winzeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Winzeler.

Lauren is a residential Realtor with Keller Williams Central OK and a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. Will is a real estate appraiser and a graduate of Oklahoma State University.

The wedding will take place in late February at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The Winzeler's will make their home in Edmond, Okla.

- Aaron Snow Photography

Jolly Holiday Giveaway Drive benefits BGCOKC The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County (BGCOKC) needs the community’s help to give the gift of cheer this holiday season.

The organization’s annual Jolly Holiday Giveaway Drive runs through Dec. 6. Donations benefit BGCOKC’s more than 1,000 members, many of which come from low-income households.

“For some of the children we serve, the gift they receive

through the Club is the only one they’ll have to open this year,” said Teena Belcik, BGOKC president and CEO. “Support from community members is vital in putting smiles on these kids’ faces and spreading extra joy during the holidays.”

BCGOKC requests gifts priced at $20-$25 for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Items may include baby dolls, action figures, craft

kits, gift cards and oversized sweatshirts — a full list of needs is available at bcgokc.org/holidays.

People interested in making a donation can contact Carly Johnson at cjohnson@ bgcokc.org or 405-602-5712 to schedule a drop off time.

BGCOKC also has an available, in which all purchases will be sent directly to the Club at 2915 N. Classen Blvd. in Oklahoma City.

Dash into December for Paseo’s Gallery Walk Each First Friday of the month, the community is invited to stroll the historic Paseo Arts District. All of the Paseo galleries have reopened, some with abbreviated hours, and most will be open late for First Friday. Restaurants will be open for dining, patio seating and takeout. This month’s First Friday is Dec. 3, 6-9 pm.

Experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to The Outer Limits. Gallery One will feature the artwork of Brent Learned, Harvey Pratt, Rick Sinnett, George Levi and Mark Rankin in an exhibi-

tion exploring the paranormal in Oklahoma, with a special guest DJ Kenny Stuart.

Gallery Two features the SmallArt Show, a curated selection of submitted original artwork smaller than 15” in any direction and priced between $25 and $199. This show is perfect for the beginning collector and for sharing the gift of original art during the holiday season. This year’s juror was Alan Atkinson.

For more information, call (405) 525-2688 or email amanda@thepaseo.org.

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Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com

Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com

Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com

Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd.

(405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com

Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,.

Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com

Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com

Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com

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

We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com

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

La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com

Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138

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

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

Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848

McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com

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

James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535

Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com

BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank

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

J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com

Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200 International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847

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

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

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

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

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

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

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

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

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

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OSU wins, Riley leaves, gets all the press W

hat a week. Oklahoma State finally beats the University of Oklahoma. That is huge in Cowboyland because it only happens about every 10 years.

Then OU Coach Lincoln Riley walks out to go to the University of Southern California. Poof! OSU’s victory over the Sooners immediately fades out of the news. All anybody can talk about is Riley leaving.

USC must have sent a jet for Riley because he was on their campus making teary-eyed speeches and Soonerland is mad as hell.

Pre-planned by Riley, he had everything prepositioned to get out of Norman, $110 million salary, USC bought his Norman homes and a $6 million home in LA for him.

Our sports writer Jason Jewell thinks Riley was afraid of going to the SEC. OU has been the big dog forever in the Big 12, which is now down to eight teams with OU and Texas leaving. For OU, a ten and two season is a terrible year. Riley and oth-

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

ers can envision OU with an eight and four season in the SEC. Its fans are not going to like that.

The money. That is why OU and Texas are moving to the SEC and will meet a whole new level of competition, in my opinion.

Meanwhile, OSU and Baylor are playing for the Big 12 Championship. That is a huge accomplishment for both these schools, but they didn’t even get a mention on the national sports show I watched. With a win, OSU could probably go to the playoffs. Is anybody interviewing Mike Gundy about his amazing year? Not any national shows.

Meanwhile, it sets up a big family rivalry for me. OSU is my school and my brother, Mike Graham, a John Marshall grad, went to Baylor and never came back from Texas. He was the bear trainer at Baylor. He took the bear cubs to football games and walked the sidelines. He has some wild stories about trying to get the cubs back in the “bear pit.”

We watched the OU-OSU game then the Lincoln Riley show on Ocracoke Island. I spent Thanksgiving there with my brother’s family. My niece, Holly Graham Boney, owns a beautiful home there (she rents it if any of you want to spend time on the Outer Banks of North Carolina).

It is a two-hour ferry trip to the beautiful island.

The pace is slow and golf carts and bikes weave

Mike Graham and the Baylor bear cub on the sidelines at a Baylor Game in 1969. among the few cars. Locally owned restaurants are sprinkled among the souvenir shops. Oysters!

The main attractions on the island are miles of pristine beach behind the sand dunes, the lighthouse, and the ponies.

There are many theories about how the ponies found their way to Ocracoke Island. Spanish shipwrecks, English ships during 16th century exploration? However they arrived, the ponies have roamed the island freely for at least two centuries.

Most of the island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and is publicly owned and administered by the National Park Service.

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PICK’S From Page 1 High School students who attended the Fridayland high school between 1965 and 1980.

Jim and Kathy Pickens worked every day welcoming guests to their restaurant where their original recipes became a staple for many. When health issues forced them to close their restaurant in 1980, the community clamored for more. A cookbook entitled Good Food Pick’s Style featuring all their favorite recipes was printed in 1990 and quickly sold out.

Today, Jill Murphy Phillips and several of her friends are reprinting the Pick’s Fine Foods cookbook to raise funds for the John Marshall High School Class of 1972 50th Class Reunion scheduled for April 1-2, 2022 in downtown Oklahoma City. Proceeds also benefit Lincoln Knox, the great grandson of Jim and Kathy Pickens, who was born with severe medical issues.

“We have spent our COVID time getting this cookbook ready and it’s finally at the printers,” said Jill Murphy Phillips, the 1972 JMHS graduate who now lives in Pagosa Springs, Colo. with her family. “I was looking for ways to raise a few funds, so when I contacted my high school classmate Kent Pickens and his sister, Kim, about reprinting their parent’s popular cookbook. They thought it was a great idea.”

Phillips has served as head of the reunion committee for the 40th, 45th and now 50th class reunions for John Marshall High.

Classmate Betty Brooks organizes eight to 10 local committee members who meet a couple times a

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year at Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler on Britton and Sipango on Western.

“Years ago, I was handed the baton by several other loyal JM Bears who made sure we had a 10th, 20th and 30th reunion,” she said. “I give special thanks to Nina Cooper, Pam McNatt and Rikki Abrams for the early years.”

Phillips said she has “fond memories of football games, pep club (go Trikettes!), driving around the Classen traffic circle and YEI (Youth Eat In), an early morning breakfast group that met at First Presbyterian Church led by Dick Wegener and his fiancé and future wife, Linda.

“Other classes from JMHS are welcome to attend our reunion events and can make reservations after the first of the year on our Facebook page, JMHS Class of 1972 Reunion,” she said. “They are also always welcome to attend the weekly events also listed on the same page.”

So, what ever happened to the Pick’s Fine Food building?

Tom Demuth, funeral director and corporate president of Demuth Funeral Home, remembers the eatery since childhood as it was right next door. He would eventually become the owner of the property.

“I grew up working at the funeral home for my parents,” said Demuth. “I started working there as a teenager doing general maintenance, mowing and washing ambulances and funeral cars,” he remembered. “Pick’s was an established restaurant when we moved to Oklahoma City and my dad purchased Sherman Funeral home in 1970.

“We ate there two to three times per week,” he said. “The owners, Jim and Kathy Pickens,

were almost always there. Kathy would greet you when you came in and Jim would be in the kitchen preparing food.

“My memories include their great food. It was always extremely popular in the area and very crowded at lunch and dinner time,” said Demuth. “I remember the Pick’s Schnitzel, the Jim Dandy Cheeseburger and their homemade cinnamon dinner rolls.

“I was saddened when the restaurant closed. They had such a variety of menu items from burgers to stew to sandwiches to steaks and specials,” he said. “Everything was good and homemade.”

Demuth purchased the Pick’s Fine Foods property when it came up for sale in 1984.

“We remodeled the building into a small executive office building,” he said. “The building now consists of five offices, a reception area, conference room and work room.”

Demuth said he sees many people who mention they would eat at Pick’s and remark “how good the food was,” and “you just can’t find restaurants like Pick’s in the OKC metro area nowadays.”

Reprinting the cookbook is an excellent idea, he said.

“I have an original cookbook from its first printing, but I will purchase another one to support this cause and also to have the latest version,” Demuthsaid.

Jill Murphy Phillips hopes to raise $8,000 from the sale of 400 cookbooks, with 25 percent used for the class reunion and 75 percent to help with medical costs.

Cookbooks can be purchased in time for Christmas by visiting the Pick’s Fine Food (What do you remember?) Facebook Page or via email at jphillips@pagosa.net. The cookbooks are $20 each.

December 3 Barbara Baumann Todd Cione Jacqueline Curley William Davis Norma Harris Claude Huffman Krystal McMaster Geneva Sarratt Janetta Smith Merry Vose December 4 Maxine Asch Ben Baer Shannon Edwards Nicole Fontenot Tom Gray Maxine Housholder Susan Lewis Mitchell O’Ryan Susan Regier Bob Stevens Guy Terlip December 5 Diana Bozalis Libby Bradshaw John Decker Hailey M. Furseth Brian Gerken Charles Gray Chris Hargrove Christie Hargrove Bob MoJo Sherri Pierce Jim A. Lange

Debbi Weinbel December 6 Ashley Altshuler Chari Clark Charlotte Courtney Edith Fern Jones Cory Knowles Shirley Leverette Amy Loper Jill Loveless Tra Pippin Shelley Stanford December 7 Tyler Conrady Melinda Danner Megan Edwards Debbie Ellis Ted Oney Todd Pauley December 8 Mindy Balyeat Lauri Blosser Holly Lawton Kate Nelson Matt Seikel Billy Spruill Allison Stafford Randy Stafford Renner Starns Dick Swan Joe Wood December 9 Stephanie Brown Jacob L. Maidt

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OKC FRIDAY

Sports Weekly BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 Deer Creek (boys) at Phog Allen Invitational Heritage Hall at Carl Albert Festival Friday, December 3 Casady at Bethany, 6:30 p.m.

Crossings Christian at OCA, 6:30 p.m.

Deer Creek (boys) at Phog Allen Invitational Harding Fine Arts at Harding Prep, 6 p.m.

Heritage Hall at Carl Albert Festival John Marshall at Del City, 6 p.m.

Mount St. Mary at Christian Heritage, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 4 Deer Creek (boys) at Phog Allen Invitational Tuesday, December 7 Crossings Christian at Wewoka, 6:30 p.m.

Edmond Santa Fe at Deer Creek, 6 p.m.

Millwood at Harding Prep, 6 p.m.

Heritage Hall at Community Chr., 6:30 p.m.

John Marshall at Tulsa Central, 6 p.m.

McGuinness at El Reno, 6 p.m.

Harrah at Mount St. Mary, 6:30 p.m.

PC North at Ponca City, 6 p.m.

Note: Girls’ game times are listed first with the boys to follow about 20 minutes after the girls’ games end.

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BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Chargers sweep Millwood to open season Both Heritage Hall basketball teams got their seasons off to a good start with a sweep over Millwood in last week’s action.

The Charger boys, who were the state runner-up last season, escaped with a 40-39 win over the Falcons.

Sebastian Perry poured in a team-best 26 points for Heritage Hall (1-0). Ethan Franks scored six points and Rashaud Smith chipped in five points.

The Charger girls,

meanwhile, also pulled off a 46-41 victory, behind 13 points each from Reagan Fowler and Marly Moore.

Willow Grimmett added nine points for the Hall (1-0).

Both teams are scheduled to compete at the Carl Albert Festival this weekend in Midwest City.

Panthers hold off W.T. White Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend,

the PC North boys ventured south of the Red River to compete in the Thanksgiving Hoopfest in Duncanville, Texas.

The Panthers (1-0) made the trip worthwhile with a 51-43 victory against W.T. White (Texas).

Zander Baker paved the way with 16 points, followed by Khai Brown with eight points and Mandrell Dean with seven.

PC North visits Ponca City this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Cyclone girls down Knights Casady jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 64-22 win over the OKC Knights.

Modesti McConnell led the Cyclone girls with 29 points and Noel Warrior added 15 points. Avery Hart also chipped in six points.

The Cylcones (1-0) travel to Bethany this Tuesday for a 6 p.m. contest, followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m.

– By Jason Jewell

SWIMMING ROUNDUP

Antlers sweep titles at Duncan With eight individual gold medalists, both Deer Creek swimming teams cruised to the Duncan Invitational title.

The Heritage Hall girls claimed fourth and the boys were fifth at Duncan.

Gustavo Barriera led the way with a pair of gold medals.

Barriera cruised to a 9-second win in the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:12.13 and bested

Heritage Hall’s Owen Flynn by nearly seven seconds in the 100 butterfly with a winning time of 1:01.38 compared to 1:08.28 for Flynn.

Cameron Sein claimed the 200 freestyle title in 2:23.46 and took second in the 50 freestyle.

Jordan O’Hare claimed the 50 freestyle in 26.59 seconds, while Rune Harth won the 200 individual medly in 2:47.04.

The Antler girls boasted three gold medalists. Jillian Hull won the 50 freestyle in 30.16 seconds, followed by Landry Mendoza in

the 100 freestyle (1:07.84) and Rachel Scorpecci in the 400 freestyle (4:55.81).

Mendoza also claimed second in the 100 breaststroke, as did Hull in the 100 freestyle and Scorpecci in the 100 butterfly.

Gracie Shapard won a pair of gold medals to pace a trio of Chargers with individual titles.

Shapard claimed the 100 butterfly in 1:12.82 and the 200 IM in 2:38. Dylan Beeson took the 200 freestyle in 2:21.34 and Owen Flynn won the 100 backstroke in 1:06.25.

ALL-CITY TEAMS

Antonelli, McLaughlin highlight All-City cross country teams Five Fridayland cross country runners highlight a list of Oklahoma City’s best in The Oklahoman’s AllCity teams.

Deer Creek’s A.J. Antonelli and Harding Charter Prep’s Ryan McLaughlin were recognized as boys Runner of the Year finalists.

Antonelli claimed his first Class 6A individual state title in late October, while McLaughlin won both the 4A state title and the Oklahoma Meet of Champions.

Tabitha Fox, also from Deer Creek, was named a girls Runner of the Year finalist thanks to a fourthplace finish at the Oklahoma Meet of Champions and sixth place at the 6A

state meet at Edmond Santa Fe. Deer Creek’s David Riden also received Coach of the Year honors after leading the Antlers to their third team state championship since 2018.

Three other athletes named to the first team included Sadie Wedge and Gilbert Velez from Deer Creek along with Larry Mathis from Casady. Deer Creek’s Graham Mitchell made the second team.

Honorable mention selections included: • Casady - Shanta Ramdas • Deer Creek - Spencer Carlson, Lucas Cisneros, Landon Harrod, Tyler Schwarz, Julia Reed, Kenzie Ross and Cadee Shannon.

• McGuinness - Torie Whitbeck • Mount St. Mary - Michaela Carney Look for the All-City volleyball and softball teams in next week’s FRIDAY.

Sports Weekly

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FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW

Antlers face powerhouse Bixby for Class 6A-II title

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

Heritage Hall’s Gavin Freeman (6) battles through the Lincoln Christian defense during last Friday’s Class 3A semifinal game in Shawnee. Freeman caught a 7-yard touchdown pass in the Chargers’ 27-20 loss to the Bulldogs.

FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP

Lincoln Christian downs Chargers in 3A semifinals It turned out to be the same song, third verse, for the Heritage Hall football team last Friday night as the Chargers suffered a 2720 loss to Lincoln Christian in the Class 3A semifinals at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.

Both teams have met five times with Heritage Hall winning the first two and Lincoln Christian taking the last three meetings, all in the semifinals.

Tailback River Faulkner paced the Chargers (12-1) with two touchdown runs of 2 and 4 yards. Quarter-

back Will Paque also threw a 7-yard TD pass to star receiver Gavin Freeman in the duo’s final games of their careers.

In the quarterfinals on Nov. 19, Pague tossed a school-recordtying six touchdown passes – including two each to Freeman and Orie Walker – as Heritage Hall cruised to a 56-25 win over Berryhill.

BEGGS RUNS OVER KNIGHTS After cruising through the first two rounds, Crossings Christian saw its play-

PLAYOFF RESULTS Class 3A Friday, Nov. 26 • Semifinals Lincoln Christian def. Heritage Hall, 27-20 Holland Hall def. Verdigris, 35-0 Class 2A Friday, Nov. 26 • Quarterfinals Beggs def. Crossings Christian, 48-12 Washington def. Rejoice Christian, 54-28 Eufala def. OCS, 31-14 Marlow def. Cascia Hall, 38-7

off run came to a screeching halt thanks to a 48-12 loss at Beggs last Friday in the Class 2A quarterfinals.

Tailback Silas Ward scored on an 11-yard run, while backup quarterback Bennett Baker threw a 19-yard TD to Shawn Beebe for the Knights (10-3).

In the second round on Nov. 19, receiver Mason Snyder accounted for four touchdowns to lead Crossings to a 55-20 triumph over Lindsay.

OTHER RESULT Irish fall at Collinsville in 5A: McGuinness saw its season end with a 56-35 loss at Collinsville in the 5A quarterfinals on Nov. 19.

Quarterback River Warren and receiver Paul Tarman hooked up for three touchdowns covering 59, 11 and 16 yards to lead the Irish (7-5).

– By Jason Jewell

Making the most of its first playoff berth since joining Class 6AII, the Deer Creek football team earned a spot in the state championship game against powerhouse Bixby last Thursday at UCO’s Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond.

“We are super excited,” Antlers coach Wade Standley said.

“Our players have worked really hard and earned their way to play for a state championship.”

Deer Creek (10-2) has only reached a state title game once in 2003 when it claimed the Class 3A crown with a 24-13 win over Seminole.

The Antlers advanced to the state final with a 20-17 win over Sand Springs on Nov. 19 in the semifinals at Yukon, behind a game- winning touchdown drive engineered by quarterback Brett Pense. The senior tossed an 11-yard TD pass to Berkley Dalton

CLASS 6A-II RESULTS Thursday, December 2 Championship Deer Creek vs. Bixby, 7 p.m. at Chad Murchison Stadium, Edmond

Friday, November 19 Semifinals Deer Creek def. Sand Springs, 27-20 Bixby def. Stillwater, 48-6 Friday, November 12 Quarterfinals Sand Springs def. Del City, 21-17 Deer Creek def. Choctaw, 36-29 Bixby def. PC North, 78-7 Stillwater def. Tulsa-Washington, 36-29

in the final minutes to seal the win.

They opened the playoffs with a 36-29 upset over secondranked Choctaw in the quarterfinals on Nov. 12. Tailback Deontaye Wilson scored on 1yard plunge in the fourth quarter and the defense held off the Yellowjackets over the final few minutes.

“We’ve had some exciting (playoff) games that have gone down to the fourth quarter,” Standley told FRIDAY. With Thursday’s spot in the state championship, Deer Creek hopes to main-

tain a standard of being one of the top teams in 6A-II. “Our seniors have set a new standard for our program,” Standley said. “They have a great work ethic and have been a big reason for our success.”

Senior quarterback Brett Pense leads the Antlers with 28 passing touchdowns against just three interceptions, while lineman Jake Sexcton anchors the offensive line.

Denver Hannah leads the team in sacks and tackles for loss, while Javion Jones leads the way in the secondary.

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Beaux Arts Society

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- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

Above: Frank and Emma Love. At left: Meg and Philip Bohanon.

John Shapard Jr. and his daughter Phoebe.

MSM From Page 4 Society’s annual canned food drive took place over the last two weeks.

Each year, the students and staff rally together to gather as many pounds of food as possible to provide families within the community food throughout the holidays.

This allows the Mount to share its family love throughout the community. At MSM we value family, welcoming all into the Mount family in any way we can.

Above: Brooklynn and Bryan Dyson.

At left: Anna and Bond Payne.

Debutantes presented at 75th ball Twenty-three debutantes were presented during the 75th Annual Beaux Arts Society Ball benefiting the OKC Musuem of Art. The decor for the ball included gowns from debutantes of years gone by. Everyone in attendance who has been involved in the court receive a coffee table book of the rich history of the society. Aimee Harlow was the chairman and Karen Raupe the co-chairman.

At rigtht: Grace Affolder and Madaline Clarke prepare for the presentation.

Above: Isabel and Joe O'Connor. At right: Julia and Frank Love.

Megan and Brian Szymanski.