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MARK FRIED Executive Director American Heart Assoc.
By Rose Lane Editor
What’s the one thing you are deeply passionate about? I love identifying issues that need to be solved and helping others find solutions to solve those issues together. I’m passionate about working for nonprofits, such as the American Heart Association, which has a positive impact on people and communities.
Have you been part of an effort that had great success, but people may not be aware of? In late 2024, a 35-year-old husband went into cardiac arrest and his wife rushed to his aid. She called 911, and the operator coached her through hands-only CPR.
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NHills issues $6 million in bonds
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
Holt, Pallares file for OKC mayor
Two candidates have filed to run in the City of Oklahoma City’s mayoral election, setting up a general election on Feb. 10, 2026.
The candidates are:
• David Holt (Incumbent)
• Matthew Pallares.
The mayor and council are nonpartisan, and members serve parttime at the head of the City’s Council-Manager form of government.
The mayor’s annual
A legacy of kindness: Christmas dinner still brings OKC together
By Mary Pointer Special to OKC FRIDAY
More than 70 years ago, a simple act of generosity sparked a tradition that continues to warm the heart of Oklahoma City. Ernest “Red” Andrews, known for his big personality and even bigger compassion, invited a handful of people to share Christmas dinner.
He hoped only to brighten the holiday for a few who needed it. Instead, he ignited a movement.
From that small gathering, the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner has grown into an annual celebration that now feeds thousands. Through decades of change, hardship, and triumph, the spirit of the dinner has remained the same: no one should feel alone on Christmas. Generations of Oklahomans have been shaped by this event. Many volunteers share memories from their own childhood, recalling the excitement of what they believed
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salary is $24,000 and the council members’ annual salary is $12,000.
The mayor, elected at large, serves alongside eight City Council members who represent each of Oklahoma City’s eight wards. Together, they comprise the Oklahoma City Council.
Voting information
All registered Oklahoma City voters are eligible to vote in the election. To find your polling location, look at
your voter ID card or use the Oklahoma State Election Board website at ok.gov/elections.
The deadline to register to vote in the election is Jan. 16. Visit ok.gov/elections to download a voter registration application.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary election is 5 p.m., Jan. 26.
Early voting for the general election is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 5-6.
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Dog of the Week
Chip McJingle has recruited backup! Meet Sis, our 7-yearold Border Collie and elite Goose Patrol Captain. Together they’re keeping Quail Creek Golf & Country Club safe from feathered invaders… and maybe sneaking in a treat or two along the way. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
The Nichols Hills City Council has approved an ordinance for the issuance of $6 million in General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds). The money is to be used for upkeep and enhancement of the city’s infrastructure.
The $6 million comes from a 2023 bond question approved by residents that included city projects estimated at just under $41 million. The city issues a portion of the funds authorized at amounts sufficient to keep ad valorem tax levies stable each year.
“Our bond issues are issued in amounts that keep the city’s property tax levies stable,” said Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate. “However, this doesn’t necessarily mean a resident won’t see an increase on their property tax bill, which is assessed at a percentage of the assessed value of their home, and levies from various county entities, metro libraries and public school districts that can vary depending on separate elections.”
The majority of the $6 million GO bonds issued are for city streets and the city’s water system. Streets will receive $4 million while the water system receives just over $1.4 million. The remainder of the money is
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Aimee and David Harlow celebrate Christmas during Christopher Lloyd and Erik Salazar’s (inset) Holly Dolly Christmas party. Each year, Erik and Christopher choose a theme and follow it through with decorations, drinks, dress and much more!
- Photo by Rose Lane
Holly Dolly Christmas
Susan “Susie” Sarich, owner of SusieCakes talks with emcee Gale Maxwell during Oklahoma Project Woman’s annual Celebrate Pink luncheon. Oklahoma Project Woman is dedicated to providing access to breast cancer care for uninsured women.
Above: Event Chairman Michelle Kraft.
Above: Honorary Chairman Mary Mullins. The late Cheri Bonsteel was also honored. At right: Breast cancer survivor Molly Fuhrman models fashions from CK & Co.
Above: Cindi Rapp and Kris Hopper. At left: Sarah Brawley walks the runway. Oklahoma Project Woman is working to decrease the mortality rate for uninsured women and men with limited income. OPW provides free mammograms, biopsies and surgeries.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Officials pleased with NHills’ AA+ bond rating
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
S&P Global Ratings has given Nichols Hills an AA+ Bond Rating for the issuance of the $6 million GO Bond for capital projects approved by the City Council. City officials are pleased with the rating calling it, “an excellent rating for a city of our size.”
“Every time a city issues a new bond, it engages a rating company to evaluate the city and assign a rating,” said Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate. “Think of this like a credit score whenever you want to take out a mortgage on a home loan.”
The highest rating a bond issue can receive from S&P Global Ratings is AAA.
The second highest is AA+.
“In reality, a AAA rating is generally reserved for very large municipalities, such as the City of Oklahoma City, who have significantly more funding available to spread risk,” he said. “For a city of our size, a AA+ is a very impressive rating, demonstrating a HighQuality credit rating.”
The rating process involves a review by S&P Global Ratings of the city’s financials and interviews with the city manager, finance
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His wife continued delivering CPR until help arrived. She and the 911 operator saved the man’s life. This occurrence was a direct result of the type of awareness and training that the American Heart Association provides in our communities.
Oklahoma has a rich sports history. Did you have any sports heroes when you were growing up? It might seem weird for a kid from Del City to be a die-hard Magic Johnson fan. Here I was living in the middle of the country, and desperately pulling for him and the Lakers, while most of my friends were Larry Bird fans! Magic was charismatic, competitive, and seemed to find joy in playing. He smiled all the time, and he made those around him better.
What does a perfect day look like? A perfect day is having a conversation with people about our organization’s mission. Then by the end, they want to get involved – either by giving of their time or treasure. I’ve been fortunate to work for organizations during my career that address large, critical issues. There’s no way my organization can be successful without those in the community wanting to be involved. So, when someone says they want to help our mission, that is a great day!
director and financial consultant.
For many years, the city’s financial consultant has been Bank of Oklahoma Financial Securities.
“The interview covers a variety of topics, including the city’s purpose for issuance of the bonds, a discussion of the city’s local economy, its budget status, fund management policies, cybersecurity measures taken to protect the city and management practices,” said Pate. “Once the city receives a rating, that rating is used in the bond market to provide confidence to investors as to whether city has financial strength and is credit worthy.”
Improving Oklahomans’ heart health awareness
By Rose Lane Editor
Mark Fried, executive director of the American Heart Association (AHA) in Oklahoma City and a native Oklahoman, has always believed in leaving the world a better place during his career journey.
Managing an organization that works to improve Oklahomans’ heart health awareness while continuing to educate our communities about the importance of being trained in CPR is what keeps his professional motor running. Mr. Fried brings 26 years of nonprofit executive leadership, advocacy, media relations, marketing and fundraising to his current organization. His leadership role includes oversight of the Oklahoma City area Heart Ball, Go Red for Women Luncheon and movement, and Heart Walks in Oklahoma City and southeast
Oklahoma. Before joining AHA, he led the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter, for 16 years, serving as its chief executive officer.
The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924 by six pioneering cardiologists and social workers who believed that scientific research could lead the way to better treatment, prevention, and ultimately, a cure for people with heart disease. Heart disease was America’s No. 1 killer.
In the early years of the organization, it enlisted the help of thousands of physicians and scientists. Today, AHA not only impacts the United States’ population, but has international influence and more than 35 million volunteer supporters dedicated to improving heart health and reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
In 2023, Fried took part in the Heart Association’s effort
to pass a bill in the Oklahoma legislature that required 911 operators to be trained on how to guide a caller through hands-only CPR during a crisis.
“The passage of that law helps save lives,” stated Fried.
The American Heart Association (AHA) promotes heart health through "Life's Essential 8" focusing on; diet, activity, sleep, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and avoiding nicotine while advocating for systemic change via policies (like clean air, tobacco control), equity (addressing social determinants of health), and quality care for better outcomes. CPR education is also a focus in every market across the country. Fried is a member of our community who works tirelessly to make our world a safer and better place.
He, his wife, and two children live in the community he continues to serve.
SHANE PATE Nichols Hills City Manager
FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: IRISH FALL IN 5A FINAL, CHARGERS LOSE IN 3A SEMIS
Carl Albert proves too much for Irish in final
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By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
EDMOND – Unable to generate much offense in the first half, the McGuinness football team fell behind early and never recovered in a 48-7 loss to Carl Albert last Saturday afternoon in the Class 5A championship game at UCO’s Chad Richison Stadium here.
“Things didn’t go the way we hoped today, but our guys enjoyed the experience,” said coach Ryan Stringer. “We had a good (playoff) run.”
The Irish (12-2) managed just 67 total yards in the first half, as quarterback Junior Harris hit receiver Braydon Splitt on a 62yard pass for the longest play of the first 24 minutes.
McGuinness finally got on the board on its second series of the third quarter, when Harris and Splitt hooked up on another long 41-yard TD pass to cut the Carl Albert advantage to 28-7.
“We told our guys
to really just enjoy the moment,” Stringer told FRIDAY. “It’s been a good learning experience and we were able to take advantage of the extra practices.” Harris, who started all four playoff games for injured Gage Chance, finished with 129 yards passing on six completions, and Splitt caught three passes for 117 yards.
Tailback Michael Gasbarra led the way with 40 rushing yards,
and DreAndre Bruton added 30 more on 11 carries.
The Irish defense had a difficult time corralling Carl Albert tailback Delijah Matthews who ran for 104 yards and four touchdowns.
The Titans collected their fourth straight state title and ninth in the last 10 years.
Carter Akin recorded 12 total tackles, including six solo stops, and Nick Pitman added 11 tackles and
to bring down Carl Albert tailback Delijah Matthews during last Saturday’s Class 5A state championship game at UCO’s Chad Richison Stadium. Akin collected a team-best 12 tackles against the Titan’s high-power offense.
three tackles for loss. Jackson Blackburn and Malachi Darby had eight stops each. Fifteen Irish seniors played in their final games, including Hudson Akin, Gavin Brazil, Reed Bramlett, Jax Carter, Alex Cornejo, Jacob Costello, Makye Darby, Andrew Harris, Baylor Moates, Aiden Monigold, Luke Strickland, Brayden JonesStout, Tanner Sullivant, Joseph Yost and Ford Zelenka.
Chargers’ season ends with semifinal loss to Lincoln Chr.
Same song, different verse for the Heritage Hall in the Class 3A football playoffs.
The Chargers (12-2) endured another semifinal exit in a 28-7 loss to Lincoln Christian last Friday night in Bristow.
Tailback Max Everett scored on a 1-yard dive to tie the game at 7-7 in the opening minutes of the second quarter.
Quarterback Teagan Lawson set up the score with a 41-yard pass to star receiver Jerrod Williams Jr.
The Bulldogs took control with 21 unanswered points over the final two quarters.
McGuinness quarterback Junior Harris hands off to tailback DreAndre Bruton against Carl Albert.
McGuinness defensive back Carter Akin (8) tries
Heritage Hall’s Max Everett scored on a 1-yard dive in the Chargers’ 28-7 loss to Lincoln Christian in the Class 3A semifinals.
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CHA holds off Casady rally
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
It was a tale of two halves for the Casady girls basketball team last Friday against Christian Heritage.
The Cyclones (1-2) managed just seven points in the first half, but outscored the Crusaders 19-7 over final 16 minutes of a 33-26 loss.
“We held them to three points (in the third quarter) and that’s a big change for us,” said coach Aaron Young. “I’m really proud of our comeback. We were able to overcome some nerves in just our third game.”
Brooklyn Wells posted a team-high eight points, including seven in the second half. Mattingly Bard recorded six points and Grace Robey had five points.
“Brooklyn is really the heart and soul of our team,” Young said.
“Mattingly and Grace also hit some big shots in the second half.
Casady also endured a 56-38 setback at Southwest Covenant in Yukon to open the week. Kate Naifeh led the way with 23 points and Robey chipped in nine points.
This weekend, the Cyclones compete at the Chickasha Arvest Bank Classic.
ANTLERS NET 2ND AT MADILL
After rolling through its first two games, Deer Creek suffered a 60-49 loss to Class A No. 3 Caddo to claim second at the Madill Winter Classic last weekend.
Adriana Radinovic scored a team-best 18 points for the Antlers (2-2) and Paityn Jones added 13 points. Deer Creek cruised to a 51-29 victory against Purcell in Fri-
day’s semifinals, behind 22 points from Radinovic and seven from Paxton Shephard.
The Antlers opened the tournament with a dominating 71-17 triumph over Kingston. Radinovic finished with 20 points, while Kynlee Woodard and Barritt Lord had 10 points each.
Deer Creek hosts Yukon this Tuesday at 6 p.m.
IRISH DOWN
LAWTON MAC
McGuinness jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 67-48 victory at Lawton MacArthur last Friday night.
Kashlyn Cooper led a trio in double figures with 17 points.
AceLynn Tucker scored 14 points and Mariah Conally collected 13 points. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Optimism high for Panthers
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
Like many new coaches before him, PC North’s Dwayne De Nolf seeks to change the culture within the Panthers wrestling program.
“We are a young team and excited about changing the culture,” the first-year coach said. “I’m trying to instill a championship mindset.”
De Nolf also hopes to instill a team-first attitude among the wrestlers.
“We really want to
develop a team culture,” De Nolf told FRIDAY. “It takes a team to win a (state) title. Every match counts and everyone has a role to play.”
The Panthers return a state qualifier in senior Jaaziel Benman.
Most recently, Benman won the 120-pound title at the Putnam City Invitational earlier this month.
PC North boasted strong numbers for the 2025-26 season, totaling more than 60 in both the boys and girls programs.
“Our players and
parents have really bought into what we’re doing,” De Nolf said.
“My goal is to run our program like a college team.”
Benman’s twin brother Jaaziah, who competes in at 138 pounds, joins fellow seniors Carter Pierce (175 pounds) and Davion Hytchyen (175 pounds) on the squad.
Sophomores William Garrison (126 pounds), Logan Sands (140) and Bradley Eidson (150) could “surprise some people,” the coach said.
Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Cyclones roll past Crusaders
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
Clinging to just a 3point lead through the first quarter, the Casady boys basketball team used a 11-0 run in the opening minutes of the second period to pull away for a 70-46 victory against Christian Heritage last Friday night in Grantham Field House.
“Defense has been our Achilles heel but, but I was proud of how we protected the paint,” said coach Cade Davis after the game. “We were able to turn defense into offense and create easier situations for us.”
The Cyclones (2-1) maintained a doubledigit lead through much of the second half, as the Crusaders only got as close as 12 points early in the fourth quarter before Casady scored nine straight to put the
game away.
“We survived their run in the second half,” Davis said. “We got great bench help, and helped us provide a burst of energy.”
Kuba Malecki, a foreign exchange student from Ireland, posted a team-best 19 points and 12 rebounds and Collin Stanton had 14 points.
Casady also came away with a 55-51 win at Southwest Covenant last week, behind 14 points and 10 rebounds from Malecki. Sam Edwards chipped in 11 points.
The Cyclones compete this weekend at the Chickasha Arvest Bank Classic.
IRISH DOWN LAWTON MAC
Keyed by three players in double figures, McGuinness held off Lawton MacArthur last Friday for a 63-55 road victory.
Riley Sneller led the Irish (1-1) with 20 points. Isaiah Nelson collected 16 points and Jackson Stone chipped in 12 points. McGuinness suffered a 65-57 loss to Classen SAS in the season opener on Tuesday. Sneller posted a teambest 17 points, while Nelson contributed 15 points and Timothy Ososanya added 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Irish are set to compete in the Harrah Panther Classic this weekend.
CHARGERS ROLL PAST OCA
Heritage Hall jumped out to a good start this season with a pair of wins over Oklahoma Christian Academy and Christian Heritage in the opening week.
Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Girls program seeing growth
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
Heading into its fourth season, the PC North girls wrestling program boasts a new coach and growing numbers.
“We had 13 girls come out for the team this year,” said coach Kenny Stringer. “We feel like we’re moving the right direction.”
The Panthers fielded just four wrestlers in 2024-25, but are on pace to fill up to 12 of 14 weight classes for the 2025-26 campaign.
PC North hosts a dual against Coweta this Tuesday and Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Junior Roxy Redding headlines a budding group of wrestlers for
PC North. Redding placed fourth at 120 pounds in the Putnam City Invitational earlier this month and qualified for state last year.
“She has been with us from the beginning and has a chance for a good year,” the coach told FRIDAY. “I’m pretty confident she could qualify for state this season.”
Junior Mady Pratt, at 140 pounds, also could compete for a spot at state after missing the end of last year with an elbow injury.
Senior Aubrey Brown also qualified for state in 2024-25 and has the chance to reach the podium (top 5) at state this year, Stringer said.
Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
CALENDAR
CONCERTS
Dec. 16 • A Carpenters
Christmas Singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her 6piece backing band are keeping The Carpenters’ holiday traditions alive and bringing their unforgettable Christmas songs to the OCCC stage. Based on the music of The Carpenters’ two holiday albums and Christmas variety shows, A Car‐penters Christmas features ‘Merry Christmas Darling’ and the jazzy ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’. It’s a holiday concert that spreads joy and cheer to all. Visit occc.ticketsage. net for tickets.
Jan. 10 • Mozart’s Rivals
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic invites audiences to an exhil
arating night of musi
cal mastery with Mozart’s Rivals: Race to The Top, taking place Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Civic Center Music Hall. Tickets start at just $24 at okcphil.org/concerts/mozarts.
THIS WEEKEND
Dec. 12 • Holiday Market
Scissortail Park’s SPARKLE Holiday Markets featuring local vendors, seasonal treats, warm beverages, and handmade gifts – perfect for holiday shopping in a festive outdoor setting
Through Dec. 31 • Red Earth Festival Red Earth celebrates the holiday season with a decidedly Native Twist during the 11th Annual Red Earth Treefest scheduled Nov. 13 through Dec. 31 at the Red Earth Art Center in the lobby of the BancFirst Tower in Downtown Oklahoma City. Participating tribes each decorate a tree with handcrafted ornaments and art objects that represents their distinctive and diverse cultures. Other handcrafted ornaments and artisan gifts will be available for holiday shopping during open hours Monday through Friday 10 am – 5 pm.
from 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Next market is Dec. 19.
Dec. 1214 • Hip Hop Nutcracker Come experience RACE’s Hip Hop Nut‐cracker, a unique and exciting twist on the holiday classic featuring RACE Collective dancers and youth dancers from Oklahoma City Public Schools and local dance programs. This dynamic performance at OCCC reimagines the Nutcracker through a fresh, urban Oklahoma lens. Visit occc.ticketsage. net for tickets.
Dec. 13 • Physics of Snowflakes
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History will transform into a snowy spectacle on Saturday, Dec. 13, for its latest Curiousiday event, “Winter Wonderland,” inviting visitors to explore the science behind the season. The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm and features handson STEAM activities for all ages, including interactive demonstrations
on the physics of snowflakes and the biology of winter wildlife. More info at samnoblemuseum.ou. edu
Through Dec. 21 • Christmas Cracker Oklahoma Shakespeare presents the interactive holiday classic, Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker Dance, sing, eat & make merry this holiday. The performance is voluntarily interactive, fully scripted, full of dance, song, and plenty of ice cream from Braum’s. Come dressed as your favorite Jane Austen character. Staged indoors at the Paseo Indoor Theatre. Get tickets at okshakes.org.
OKC THUNDER
HOME GAMES Paycom Center 100 West Reno Ave.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 • LA Clippers 7:00 pm
Monday, Dec. 22 • Memphis Grizzlies 8:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 25 • San Antonio Spurs 1:30 pm
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com
Duong,
Oklahoma Contemporary will unveil a new public sculpture by beloved Oklahoma City-based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman on May 28, 2026. The artwork, titled Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures, will transform Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism and discovery. The work is grounded in chaos theory, in close observation of the artists’ young daughter and in the search for meaning amid disorder. “Beneath the veil of order lies the grand story of humanity. The question endures: How do we create order from chaos?” said Duong and Friedman.
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures creates a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a
hand and four birdlike spheres.
The head, standing nearly thirteen feet tall, recalls a colossal figure emerging from the earth. Constructed of cedar and embellished with Duong’s signature floral motifs, it features a series of hidden apertures. Through these openings, visitors glimpse a vivid interior world of characters, narratives and light, an imagined cosmos of memory and imagination. The hand reaches toward the smallest bird, evoking an innocent gesture of recognition and care.
The four bird sculptures, ranging from five to twelve feet in diameter, are woven from welded steel rods. Visitors can step through doorways aligned along a single axis, as if passing through sightlines that extend
One Battle After Another
The Golden Globes nominations were announced this week. One Battle After Another, the latest film from American auteur Paul Thomas Anderson, came out on top, leading all motion pictures with nine total nominations. This is a great boost in the Oscar race for the film and for Anderson, who has only been nominated for the Golden Globe once before, despite being considered one of America’s premiere filmmakers.
Paul Thomas Anderson is a writer, director, producer from Studio City, California. He has been nominated for eleven Academy Awards. His classic films Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Inherent Vice were all Oscar nominated for screenwriting; Phantom Thread was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director; and Licorice Pizza and There Will Be Blood were nominated in all three categories. Despite all the nominations, Anderson has never won an Oscar. This latest film could be his golden ticket to the podium. Anderson has been highly acknowledged
elsewhere. He is the only filmmaker to have won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and the Silver and Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival And, as the quarter century comes to a close, his film There Will Be Blood is being included at the very top of several “best of the 21st century” lists.
One Battle After Another, Anderson’s latest, is a fast paced, political thriller led by Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio DiCaprio has been lighting up screens for more than thirty years, earning his first Oscar nod in 1994 for What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. He was thrust into superstardom in 1997 starring in Titanic, the biggest blockbuster of the last century. Since then, he has maintained his status as one of Hollywood’s most revered stars by partnering with bril-
from one bird to the next, culminating in the open eye of the woman. Within each form, delicate metal drawings depict fragments of family, two parents and two children, rendered as abstracted archetypes that speak to lineage, resilience and loss.
Duong and Friedman have a wellestablished legacy of public artworks in the Oklahoma City metro. Duong’s whimsically proportioned figures will be instantly recognizable to fans of her Oklahoma City murals. The duo unveiled We Have Arrived, a sculpture honoring Vietnamese immigrants, in the Asian District’s Military Park in April 2025. Their interactive sculpture I give to you a piece of me is on view in Oklahoma Contemporary’s ArtNow: Materials and
liant filmmakers and limiting his film output to one or two a year such as Wolf of Wall Street, The Aviator, Blood Diamond, The Revenant, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. All of those partnerships led to Best Actor nominations at the Oscars.
In One Battle After Another, DiCaprio is surrounded by so many great actors, it makes the long running time fly by. Oscar winners Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro are spectacular, leveraging their years of onscreen experience to create indelible performances. Newcomer Chase Infiniti is realistic and captivating as the younger daughter. But the one who burns up the screen the most is Teyana Taylor, a singer and actress who is Golden Globe nominated and nominated for a Grammy this year for Best R&B Album for her album, “Escape Room.”
One Battle After Another is the perfect film to dive into this holiday season as you prepare for awards season. Paul Thomas Anderson working at the top of his game with an allstar cast. Enjoy!
sculpture
Boundaries exhibition through Feb. 15, 2026.
“Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures brings two Oklahoma artists into direct dialogue with the landscape of Campbell Art Park. Denise Duong’s large-scale, cut-steel figures and Gabriel Friedman’s earth-based sculptures transform raw materials into vivid reflections on resilience, impermanence and renewal,” said Oklahoma Contemporary Executive Director Trent Riley. “Together, their works reimagine the park as a living studio, one where the act of creation mirrors the natural forces that shape our world.”
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures will be on view in Campbell Art Park from May 28, 2026, through
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slated for the city’s sanitary sewer system, police, parks and technology improvements.
The council awarded the sale of the bonds to Stifel, Nicolaus & Co, Inc.
“Stifel, Nicolaus & Co was selected because they had the lowest true interest cost (TIC) of
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was simply “the best Christmas party in Oklahoma City.” Only later did they learn their parents couldn’t afford a holiday meal or gifts. What they remember most isn’t what they lacked, but the joy, music, gifts and community they found at Red Andrews’ table.
This year carries special significance. For the first time since 2019, the dinner is once again being held in person, bringing together families, seniors, service members far from home, and neighbors from every walk of life. It is, at its core, a community
the bond issue, which is essentially the interest rate after factoring in any premium the bidder pays the city as part of the bid.” said Pate. “Stifel, Nicholaus & Co., Inc. had the lowest TIC at 3.277. The next lowest bidder bid at 3.294 TIC.”
Pate said Nichols Hills typically has 280-380 voters who turn out for bond elections.
“This may seem low, but our population as of the 2020 census
dinner—one where everyone belongs.
The 2025 celebration also welcomes special guests who share in the mission of service.
Human rights advocate and former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom is flying in from New York to spend the day with attendees and volunteers. And as always, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt—often called the “father of OKC” for his unwavering civic pride—is to be present to honor the tradition. Yet talk to any longtime volunteer, and they’ll tell you the same thing: whatever they give, they receive back tenfold. From handing out toys to sharing conversations with guests, the work
was approximately 3,870, which includes residents not yet old enough to register to vote,” he said. “Our voter turnout was over 7 percent of our population in 2023.”
In Oklahoma City’s October 2025 bond election, approximately 5 percent of the population voted. The OKC bond election drew 34,046 voters. Oklahoma City has an estimated population of 702,767.
is a reminder of the true meaning of the season.
What began as one man’s kindness has rippled through generations, touching lives in ways Ernest “Red” Andrews could never have imagined. As volunteers prepare to serve thousands once again, the message remains unchanged: community is the greatest gift of all.
This year’s dinner is set for Wednesday, Dec. 24, beginning at 9 a.m., at Santa Fe South Charter School in Crossroads Mall, located at 6921 Plaza Mayor Blvd. Monetary donations to support the event may be mailed to: Red Andrews Christmas Dinner
Foundation, c/o Mary Blankenship Pointer, 2513 SW 124, Oklahoma City, OK 73170. Toy and coat donations may be delivered to the following locations:
• Great Plains Bank Locations: 601 NW 13, Oklahoma City; 1489 NW 15, Edmond; 4300 Grant, Yukon; 2850 S. Telephone Road, Moore.
• Goldman Law Firm, 222 NW 13
• Cort Furniture, 4300 NW Expressway, Unit B
• Jackie Cooper BMW, 14145 N Broadway Extension
• Property Center, 2905 NW 156th Street, Edmond
For additional information, contact Mary Blankenship Pointer at (405) 886-2886.
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 28, 2025; Friday, December 5, 2025; Friday, December 12, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FD-2024-2838
In Re the Marriage of: ) Jasmine Lawrence, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Michael Lawrence, ) Respondent. )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: Michael Lawrence
You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 9 day of January, 2026, 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 21 day of November, 2025.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 12, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2025-2874
In the Matter of the Application ) of Cynthia Alvarez ) as next of friend of (child) ) Erick Ezekiel Cornejo ) to Change Her/His Name )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Cynthia Alvarez, as next of friend of Erick E. Cornejo has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Erick Ezekiel Cornejo to (b) Ezekiel Eddie Alvarez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Ogden of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 8 day of January, 2026 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.
/s/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 12, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2025-2890
In the Matter of the Application ) of Jose De Jesus De Loera Lopez ) as next of friend of (child) ) Isabella Deloera Lopez ) to Change Her/His Name )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jose De Jesus De Loera Lopez, as next of friend of Isabella Deloera Lopez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Isabella Deloera Lopez to (b) Isabella De Loera Woods; 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 21 day of January, 2026 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 By /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 12, 2025) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2025-2868
In the Matter of the Application ) of Heather Larsen ) as next of friend of (child) ) Elijah Immanuel Jose Molett ) to Change Her/His Name )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Heather Larsen, as next of friend of Elijah Molett has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Elijah Immanuel Jose Molett to (b) Elijah Jo Lorali Cross; 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 21 day of January, 2026 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.
/s/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 12, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2025-2901
In the Matter of the Application ) of Denise Sacket ) as next of friend of (child) ) Sydney Noelle Sacket ) to Change Her/His Name )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Denise Sacket, as next of friend of Sydney Sacket has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Sydney Noelle Sacket to (b) Luka Noel Sacket; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 5 day of February, 2026 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/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 12, 2025)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF
Santa Fe South seeks multiple Teachers in Oklahoma City, OK.
A Bach's deg in any field is req'd. Employer will accept 3‐4 yr US or foreign deg. Mail resume to: ATTN: T. Sandman, 6500 S. Land Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73159
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Amanda Kalidy has petitioned to change his/her name to Missy McKeever. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 5 day of February, 2026, before Judge Bonner
petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/L.Bell BY DEPUTY (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 5, 2025; Friday, December 12, 2025)
OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR PERMISSION TO CHANGE LOCATION OF LICENSED PREMISES
In accordance with the OAC 45:40-7-1 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission, Dough Days Cookies LLC doing business as Fox & Forage 11 NW 11th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for permission to change location of the licensed premises from the present location to 17720 W. MacArthur Blvd. Suite D, Edmond, OK 73012.
Dated this 23 day of November, 2025.
/s/Corbin Wyatt County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Corbin Wyatt 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/Michael Carlton, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #21008876 My commission expires 07/07/2029
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 12, 2025; Friday, December 19, 2025)
OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Eternal Sun LLC, 17912 Grove Pkwy Suite F, Oklahoma City, OK 73012, an LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 17912 Grove Pkwy Suite F in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73012 under the business name of Sosharu Japanese Izakaya.
Dated this 8 day of December, 2025.
/s/ Jessica Sun County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Jessica Sun to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as her free act and deed.
/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871
My commission expires 08/27/2029
BOCC Minutesand PrOCeedings
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 12, 2025)
11-19-2025 BOCC Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Board of County Commissioners Call to Order Roll Call Present:3 - County Commissioner Brian Maughan, County Commissioner Jason Lowe, and County Commissioner Myles Davidson Notice of the meeting was properly posted on November 18, 2025. For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending, approving, approving as amended, deferring, denying, giving instructions to staff, making a recommendation to another public body, receiving documents or presentations, referring to committee, reconsidering, reopening, returning, or striking the item. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance ????? Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on November 12, 2025 prepared by the County Clerk as authorized by statute 19 O.S. §243, 244, and 445 subject to additions or corrections by the Board of County Commissioners. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Recurring Agenda Items: Discussion and possible action regarding all claims; list is attached and available for inspection in the Office of the County Clerk, Room 203. Item requested by the Accounts Payable Department, Office of the County Clerk. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding payment of Purchase Card Statement dated 10-31-25 to Bank of America for purchases made using Oklahoma County purchase cards. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department, Office of the County Clerk. Davidson moved, Maughan seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of lowest and best bid: CW26064 Online Surplus Auction Services. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department, Office of the County Clerk. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve Award No. 21-2025. Purple Wave Auction The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2025-4462 for Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department, list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk, Room 203. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department, Office of the County Clerk. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Consent Agenda Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and approved with a single vote. However, any item on the consent agenda is subject to individual consideration at the request of a member of the body. The following items are Consent Items and are routine in nature: Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims UMR for Oklahoma County in the amount of $409,126.47 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 5123 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $713.28 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims UMR for Oklahoma County in the amount of $341,245.97 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez, Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $21,067.85 for the period of 11-11-2025. Item requested by Karen Kint, Director of HR & Safety. Monthly Report of Fees for Court Fund: October, 2025 and Amended September 2025. Requested by Rick Warren, Court Clerk. Discussion and possible action regarding the Treasurer Depository Fund Summary for the month of October 2025. Requested by Forrest “Butch” Freeman, Oklahoma County Treasurer. Discussion and possible action regarding Transcript of Proceedings from the County Treasurer on the sale of county property, acquired at RE-SALE, described as follows: ANDRE LOVE 08-865-5410; STANDERS FIRST ADDITION; E66.60FT LOT 24 PLUS 10FT VAC ALLEY ADJ ON N; BLOCK 010 08-974-8970; EDWARDS HEIGHTS ADDITION; N49.5FT LOT 007; BLOCK 010 08-974-8972; EDWARDS HEIGHTS ADDITION; N49.5FT LOT 008; BLOCK 010 14-452- 0832; UNPLTD PT SEC 04 13N 3W; PT OF COMMON AREA C IN SHEFFIELD GLEN 2ND ADDN & PT NE4 SEC 4 13N 3W BEG NW/C LT 15 BLK 5 SHEFFIELD GLEN 2ND TH SWLY145.33FT NW20.97FT NELY125.10FT NE24.41FT TO BEG PLUS A TR BEG 24.41FT SW OF NW/C LT 15 TH SWLY125.10FT NW71.62FT NW46.22FT NELY120.56FT TO BEG BOTH TRS CONT .2238ACRS MORE OR LESS Authorize Chairman to execute County Re-Sale deeds conveying the above described real estate transactions. Requested by Forrest “Butch” Freeman, County Treasurer. Discussion and possible action regarding Transcript of Proceedings from the County Treasurer on the sale of county property, acquired at RE-SALE, described as follows: ANDRE LOVE 07-747-0545; PACKINGHOUSE VIEW ADDITION; W15FT LOT 15 ALL LOT 16 & E10FT LOT 17; BLOCK 003 07-747-0790; PACKINGHOUSE VIEW ADDITION; W10FT LOT 15 & LOT 16 THRU 18 & E15FT LOT 19; BLOCK 004 19-822-1600; HUSKEY REALTY CO ADDITION; E60FT OF LOT 18; BLOCK 001 19-822-1605; HUSKEY REALTY CO ADDITION; E70FT OF LOT 19; BLOCK 001 Authorize Chairman to execute County Re-Sale deeds conveying the above described real estate transactions. Requested by Forrest “Butch” Freeman, County Treasurer. Litigation: Case No. CJ-2025-8110 Summons Case No. CJ-2025-8402 Summons Case No. CV-20242184 Summons Case No. CV-2025-2482 Summons Case No. CV-2025-2767 Notice End of Consent Docket Departmental Items District No. 1 Discussion and possible action regarding resolution 20254446, recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Founders’ Day, November 19th, 2025. Requested by Jason Lowe, Commissioner, District One. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson District No. 2 Discussion and possible action regarding a second amendment to the 2025 Observed Holiday Schedule for Oklahoma County to include Wednesday, December 24, 2025. This item requested by Brian Maughan, Commissioner for District Two and Chairman of the Board. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson District No. 3 Discussion and possible action to appoint Brad Hawley as a Trustee to the Criminal Justice Authority to replace Shelly Perkins. Requested by Myles Davidson, County Commissioner, District 3. Davidson moved, Maughan seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 2 - Maughan and Davidson No:1 - Lowe County Clerk Discussion and possible action regarding the Fiscal year 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ACFR. Requested by Maressa Treat, County Clerk. DOC Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to receive doc. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Engineering Discussion and possible action regarding Change Order No. 06 to the Agreement for Services between Cooley Construction LLC and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County for 1st Floor Annex Entrance & Security Project-ARPA # 10067. This change order is necessary for additional drain, back-
flow preventor and 90-degree connector for FDC in the amount of Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred, Ninety-Nine Dollars and 00/100 $7,999.00. Purchase Order No. 22503483 has been issued to cover the additional work. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding Change Order No. 09 to the Agreement for Services between Caddell & Co., LLC and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County for Court Clerk Social Distancing-ARPA Project # 10033. This change order is necessary for printer power requirements in the amount of Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 $4,500.00. Purchase Order 22503684 has been issued to cover this additional fee. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action to approve and sign a Settlement Agreement regarding the condemnation lawsuit in Case No. CV-2025-1722 filed in July of 2025 at the request of the Board of County Commissioners. The parties have met and conferred to resolve the condemnation litigation amicably. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, P.E., County Engineer. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Human Resources Discussion and possible action regarding recognition of the November 2025 BOCC Employees of the Month. This item is requested by Karen Kint, Director of HR/Safety. Alisa West Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve Alisa West. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson MIS Discussion and possible action regarding the FY 2025-2026 contract renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. The contract that was approved on June 25, 2025, is being changed to a different contract. The product Axon was using is being changed. This is for the District Attorney’s office to have storage for digital evidence from multiple law enforcement agency sources. The amount for FY2026 is not changing and the amount paid using PO 22600642 is being transferred to the new contract. This item is requested by Dayne Coffey, Director, Information Technology. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Treasurer Discussion and possible action to approve temporary transfers in the amounts of $2M from the Highway Cash Fund 1110, $1M from the County Road & Bridge Fund 1111, and $2M from Capital Improvement - Regular Fund 2010, for a total of $5M to the General Fund. These are cash transfers only and will not affect encumbrances. The transfers are necessary to cover payroll and weekly meeting checks and are typically repaid mid-January of the following calendar year. These transfers are contingent upon Excise Board approval on 11/17/25. Temporary transfers are allowed by 68 O.S., Section 2021. Requested by Forrest “Butch” Freeman, Oklahoma County Treasurer. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Commissioners Comments/General Remarks: No New Business Recess into executive session 923 Joe Blough in at 9:30 Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to recess at 9:23 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Present: 3 - County Commissioner Brian Maughan, County Commissioner Myles Davidson, and District 1 - First Deputy Joe Blough To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 2001 § 307.B.1, discussion and possible action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Karen Kint, Director of Human Resources/Safety. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 2001 § 307.B.1, discussion and possible action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of David Barnes, Director of Emergency Management. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 2001 § 307.B.1, discussion and possible action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Keith Monroe, Director of Facilities. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 2001 § 307.B.1, discussion and possible action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Dayne Coffey, Director of IT. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 2001 § 307.B.1, discussion and possible action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Stacey Trumbo, County Engineer. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 2001 § 307.B.1, discussion and possible action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Jon Wilkerson, Director of Benefits and Retirement. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B 4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Bryant v. The City of Oklahoma City et al, CV-2025-2767, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Assistant District Attorney. Return from executive session 1045 Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to return at 10:45 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Present: 3 - County Commissioner Brian Maughan, County Commissioner Jason Lowe, and County Commissioner Myles Davidson Action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Karen Kint, Director of Human Resources/Safety. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. No action Action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of David Barnes, Director of Emergency Management. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. No action Action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Keith Monroe, Director of Facilities. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. No action Action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Dayne Coffey, Director of IT. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. No action Action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Stacey Trumbo, County Engineer. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. No action Action regarding employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation or any possible salary adjustment related thereto of Jon Wilkerson, Director of Benefits and Retirement. Item requested by Jessica Clayton, County Manager. No action Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Bryant v. The City of Oklahoma City et al, CV-2025-2767, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Assistant District Attorney. disclaim sub to back taxes Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to disclaim subject to unpaid taxes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson No Citizen Participation Adjourn 1047 Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to adjourn at 10:47 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson LPXLP
Locally-owned Business Directory
Debbie South Metro First Realty @ Lake Hefner
3232 W Britton Rd, 277 Oklahoma City, OK.73120 (405) 706-9077
Full Circle Bookstore
1900 NW Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
Junior’s Supper Club
2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com
Boutique One
7636 N. Western
Wilshire Village
Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 888-9822
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The Learning Tree
7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square
The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.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
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.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
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com
CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com
Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 843-5334 christianscienceokc.org
Steam It Klean It LLC Carpet Cleaning PO Box 20232 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 602-4960 Steamitkleanit@gmail.com
Krista Anne’s Boutique 7602 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 310-5500
Paul Seikel Pearls Oyster Bar 5641 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 pearlsokc.com
Basey's Roofing Gary Basey 2700 S. May Ave. Okla City, OK 73109 (405)755-8717 baseysroofingjs@gmail.com
Niroula Law 511 Couch Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 496-9250 niroulalaw.com
OKC FRIDAY P.O. Box 20340 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 755-3311 okcfriday.com
Strebel Creek Vineyard & Gift Shop 11521 North MacArthur Blvd. Okla. City, OK 73162 (405) 720-7779
Fri. 1-5 pm, Sat. 10-5 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm FB. Strebel Creek Navigating Medicare 2232 W. Hefner Road Suite A. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 842-0494 navigatingmedicare.com
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Casady graduate offers curated beverage selections to restaurants and private sector
Casady School graduate Patrick Wert, ‘09, is looking forward to growing his businesses, Innovative Beverage Strategies and the “Wine Gurus,” in Oklahoma City.
Born and raised in OKC, Pat attended Boston University with a degree in hospitality administration and stayed on the East Coast. He would go on to work at such prestigious restaurants as Eleven Madison Park and The Grill, in the Seagram Building, New York City.
He worked his way up the ladder, starting in the kitchen and later reaching the dining room. Pat said he learned every experience of a restaurant, eventually becoming the head sommelier at The Grille.
In the restaurant
business, Pat said he met his wife and other friends who are like family.
“We spent a lot of time working together,” he said. The Grill is owned and operated by the Major Food Group. In 2020 he moved to Miami, Fla. to take the position of regional beverage director. Pat assisted in opening eight restaurants and generating $50 million in beverage revenue.
Pat said he found that there was really a need fora a curated beverage management service.
“We are a collective of elite wine buyers and beverage directors who’ve led some of the top programs in the game,” he said. “Now we’re offering restaurants savvy beverage direction without the cost or
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headache of trying to find, train and manage a full-time employee.”
His partner, Brad Nugent, lives in New York and the duo boasts clients in California, New York and Florida.
With a two-year-old daughter, Pat and his wife moved back to Oklahoma City in 2025 to be closer to family.
There are many ways to source wine for restaurants — and individuals, too. Wines can even be purchased at auction, among other different avenues.
“A beverage menu
is best for attracting people to a specific restaurant,” Pat explained. “It needs to be priced well and the guests will come back if they have a great beverage experience.”
Working with a number of private clients across the U.S., the company manages their personal and family wine collections. Innovative Beverage Strategies is available to work with restaurants here in Oklahoma City.
“I am excited to grow our business as (OKC) grows,” Pat said. “It’s cool to see everything coming together in OKC.”
Pat was the recipient of Casady School Young Alumni Achievement Award.
His first book is coming out in March 2006. It’s a practical guide for restaurant owners and managers looking to bring more structure and clarity to their beverage programs.
Visit innovativebeveragestrategies. com to learn more.
OPINION OPINION O O UR UR S S TAND 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.
‘Lyric’s A Christmas Carol’ is magical, scary
Lyric Theatre
“A Christmas Carol”
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted for stage by Michael Baron
Directed by Michael
Baron
By Franci Hart
Theatre Critic
Magical! Scary!
“A Christmas Carol” now playing at Lyric Theatre is fantastic. New sets by Adam Koch literally place the audience inside the
show by surrounding the audience with the set.
Fabian Garcia’s lighting design and Jacob Henry’s sound design are so spooky, I was jumping in my seat, even though I was very familiar with the story. Added to all of this are the beautiful lyrical voices of the cast performing Christmas favorites. This is a Christmas tradition that fortunately not only continues, but gets bet -
ter with each year.
Jonathan Beck Reed as Scrooge was so Scroogy it was scary and wonderful. Reed’s sneering meanness was delightful in the opening scenes with Cratchit, the caroling children, his nephew Fred and the charity solicitors. Probably my favorite scene was the thunderous appearance of Jacob Marley. Lights flashed! There were blasts of sound, then Marley crashes through the
Dear Wise Elder: I heard a peer talk about the Downsizers Club at a recent free seminar called Senior Living Truth Series. He told how he and his wife wanted to have more freedom and less stuff but couldn’t agree on where to start. Why is deciding what is trash and what is treasure so difficult?
Dear Trash or Treasure: It is human to hold on to things that remind us of fond memories. Most of us have a strong pull toward consistency and an even stronger fear of change. The couple you mentioned knew the outcome they wanted (a clean home with less responsibility.) But having a goal is
back wall of Scrooge’s bedroom.
Jeffrey Ambrosini’s Marley using his deep resounding voice created real trepidation on stage. Ambrosini’s anguish at his fate contrasted strikingly with Reed’s initial fear, confusion, after all Marley was a good man of business, and finally scorn.
Lexi Windsor gave a top performance as Mrs. Cratchit. She took this role to a new emotional level, especially in her
not enough. The secret is in community. A few, like-minded people with a common goal who get together regularly and hold each other accountable will produce the desired results. Universities with adult studies use this small group approach to reduce dropouts. Isolation is not productive; getting together with people is healthy. The wise approach is to attend seminars like the Senior Living Truth Series and learn about all the options, including the Downsizers Club. But, always do life with a friend.
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scene during Christmas Future after Tiny Tim dies.
A really fun element is the entrance of Christmas Present on a train that literally burst on stage. And the specter of Christmas Future is a manifestation of gloom. Fortunately, all ends well. Scrooge becomes a changed man and happily makes amends to everyone.
“A Christmas Carol” will run at Lyric at the Plaza through Dec. 28.
Employees treated to holiday party
Police, fire and administrative employees of The City of The Village were treated to a special night of coworkers, family and friends during their annual Holiday Party and Dinner at the Judy and Tom Love Event
Center in the Civic Plaza Area.
Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner followed by holiday gifts and a raffle for prizes. The event is held annually in appreciation of City of The Village employees.
Enjoying the party are, from left, Bruce and Bonnie Updegraff, Steve and Beverly McManus, and Beverly Whitener.
- Photos by Eric Oeach
Above: Village Fire Chief Chris Brigan and his wife Jessica enjoy the holiday event for Village employees.
At right: Village Public Works Director Kevin Reber and his wife Blair at the Holiday Party held at the Judy and Tom Love Event Center.
At left: At The Village holiday party are, from left, Aurora Nolan, Heather Marks, Antoine Ibarra and Gina Ibarra.
At right: Village residents Joyce Baker, left, and Jane Lowther welcome guests to the holiday party.
Advent is a time of preparation
Advent is a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. During Advent, it is common for Christians to read or reflect on specific Bible verses or passages that relate to the themes of hope, peace, joy and love, which are often symbolized by the Advent candles (one lit each Sunday of Advent).
Advent Bible Verses
Here are some of the most popular Bible verses that are often used during the Advent season:
First Sunday of Advent: Hope - Isaiah 9:2-6
Second Sunday of Advent: Peace - Isaiah 40:3-5
“A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy - Isaiah 12:2-6
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love - Luke 1:46-55
The Magnificat, Mary's song of praise: "And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
The Advent of our Lord
Colossians 1:15–20
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Micah 5:2
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in
Israel, whose coming forth is from of old,from ancient days.
Luke 2:1–7
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Valerie Naifeh hosts holiday party
Naifeh Fine Jewelry’s Valerie Naifeh and her husband George Catechis toast the start of the holiday season during their All That Glitters party at the store in Nichols Hills Plaza. There was live music and appetizers as guests had the opportunity to look at all the store has to offer.
At right: Shirley Blake and Rita Moore shop for jewels at Naifeh Fine Jewelry’s All That Glitters party. Below: Susan and Peter Hoffman attend the event.
At right: George Catechis, Marnie Taylor, Meg Salyer and Clayton Taylor. Below: Sue and Gary Homsey with Valerie Naifeh.
At right: Leigh and Saundra Naifeh.