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Heritage Hall’s Owen Flynn, right, won two gold medals at the Class 5A regional swimming meet in Edmond. Page 5.
During the event, Jane Jayroe Gamble leads those in attendance in singing Happy Birthday to Sister Rose Elizabeth Power, her 90th. Pages B1.
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Sales tax for OKC parks up for vote on March 3 By Rose Lane Editor
populations. Organizations represented at the Allied Arts Kickoff event included: Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Oklahoma Youth Jazz
Oklahoma City voters will go to the polls on March 3 to say yea or nay to a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks. A resident filed an initiative petition with the City Clerk on Sept. 6, 2019, proposing an election for a limited-purpose 1/8-cent sales tax for Oklahoma City parks. The resident filed 7,977 signatures in support of the petition on Dec. 2, 2019. The city clerk and municipal counselor verified the number of legally sufficient signatures from Oklahoma City voters surpassed the 6,499 needed to trigger an election. The proposed 1/8-cent parks sales tax, if approved, would be similar to the 3/4-cent sales tax dedicated to public safety (primarily the police and fire departments) and the 1/8cent sales tax dedicated to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Voters approved those permanent taxes in 1989 and 1990 after initiative petitions in 1989. The rest of the permanent Oklahoma City sales tax would go to the General Fund for day-to-day operations, which is also mostly public safety services. There’s also a temporary penny sales tax that will fund Better Streets, Safer City projects until March 31. MAPS 4 will kick in for eight years beginning on April 1. The City Council would oversee spending of revenue from the proposed parks sales tax. The proposal would require the funds to be spent only on parks operated by the city, not city-owned parks operated by non-governmental foundations like Scissortail Park or
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Olivia Kay performs with the Sooner Theatre Ambassador Group during the Allied Arts Campaign Kickoff event. The organization hopes to raise $3.4 million for arts in the community.
Allied Arts sets sail on $3.4 mil fundraising goal Under the leadership of campaign co-chairs Julie and Mark Beffort, Allied Arts kicked off its 2020 community-wide fundraising campaign to raise more than $3.4 million for central Oklahoma’s cultural community. Allied Arts board chairman Steve Mason welcomed more than 350 donors, sponsors, volunteers and government leaders attending the Campaign Kickoff event at the Embassy Suites by Hilton. The event featured inspiring performances by a variety of nonprofit organizations supported by Allied Arts and the reveal of the Allied Arts 2020 campaign video highlighting three individual impact stories. Funds donated to Allied Arts ensure free and affordable programming for all, arts education opportunities in underserved schools and healing arts opportunities for sick, disabled and veteran
Allied Arts Campaign Honorary Chairman James Pickel with Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah Senner and Mark Beffort, who will chair the campaign with his wife Julie.
‘I escaped from China’ By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher
Bill Bonadio at the 3-star Michelin Restaurant in Haiko, China.
“I escaped from China,” said Bill Bonadio, the long-time owner of Papa Dio’s. Bill and his significant other, Cece Yue, planned a trip to celebrate the Chinese New Year with
her family on Haiko Island, China. They flew out of San Francisco and had a two-hour layover in Wuhan before their flight to Haiko Island. The news about the Coronavirus centered in Wuhan reached them two days after arriving in Haiko.
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They immediately bought masks and 20 bottles of hand sanitizer. They did not go anywhere outside their luxury hotel. Fortunately, it served three “fabulous” buffets a day. Bill started plotting their escape from China. Trashing his return ticket
through Wuhan, he found a flight from Haiko to Japan. The next leg of the trip was to Hawaii, where they rested up. Having crossed back over the International Dateline, they arrived in Hawaii at the same time they left See CHINA, Page 3
Leaders to be honored at gala Leadership Oklahoma will honor three Fridaylanders for leadership at its annual Excellence in Leadership Gala at The Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City on Saturday, April 25. Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor and CEO Glen D. Johnson and Marnie and Clayton Taylor are the honorees. “Each year, Leadership Oklahoma recognizes the outstanding contributions of Oklahoma corporate and individual leaders for their com-
mitment and service to elevating the quality of life and empowering our state for greater prosperity,” said Marion Paden, president and CEO of Leadership Oklahoma. “This year’s Excellence in Leadership award recipients are truly deserving based upon the remarkable and meaningful differences they have made in Oklahoma. It is our privilege to honor them.” The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals See GALA, Page 3
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OKC Mayor David Holt signs the Sister Cities International agreement with Piura, Peru, from left, Nancy Hyde, Dr. Mucki Wright, Honorary Consul of Peru Dr. Enrique Villar-Gambetta, Jonna Kauger-Kirschner. Aldwyn Sappleton, SCI OKC President Mary Blankenship Pointer, Jane Abraham, Vicki Clark Gourley and Oklahoma Chief of Protocol Chris Morriss.
OMRF teams with Heart Association for STEM career event for girls The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation hosted the American Heart Association’s special STEM education program for a group of girls from area high schools. Women representing a variety of science, technology, engineering and math fields met faceto-face with the girls in small groups. They then came together for a general session, where the panelists described their educational and career paths and fielded questions. “I have teenage girls myself, and they are very receptive to hearing about career options and what the future looks like,” said OMRF scientist Courtney Griffin, Ph.D., who served as host and also a panelist for the event. “Putting role models of successful women
in front of them can be really inspiring and transformative.” A cardiovascular biologist who studies blood vessel development, Griffin has received research funding from the AHA for more than two decades. Among the topics, she and five other STEM professionals talked about was what advice they might give their 16-year-old selves. “I probably wouldn’t be where I am today without the guidance and encouragement I received from strong female role models,” said Griffin. “We need to do what we can to foster these brilliant, vibrant girls and help them grow and receive the encouragement they need to go reshape the future of our community and public health.”
PARKS From Page 1 the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The proposal also requires the funds to support maintenance, improvements, programming and other parks operations expenses. The city’s Finance Department estimates the tax would raise about $15 million annually. It would take effect July 1. Including state sales tax, the
The high schoolers are part of AHA’s Sweetheart Program, which provides educational and social programs for approximately 50 Oklahoma City girls throughout the school year. Activities are designed to prepare participants to be future heart health advocates. “Cardiovascular disease continues to be the No. 1 killer of women; it’s important for us to close the gender gap in STEM fields because science, technology and math, those are going to bring the solutions we need for cardiovascular disease,” said Brigette Zorn, executive director of the American Heart Association’s Oklahoma City office. “We want women to be at the forefront of finding those solutions for the health of everyone.”
new overall sales tax rate in most of Oklahoma City would be 8.75 percent. It would be an increase of 8 cents in sales tax on a $100 purchase. There will be only one item on the City ballot. Voters will choose yes or no on a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks. The Oklahoma presidential primary election on the same day is on a separate ballot. For more details, visit okc.gov/parksvote.
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GALA From Page 1 who have used their leadership abilities to improve the quality of life for Oklahoma's citizens and its future generations. This year’s Leadership Oklahoma Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Glen D. Johnson, of Oklahoma City. Johnson is the chancellor and chief executive officer for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. He leads a state system comprised of 25 state colleges and universities, 11 constituent agencies, two university centers, and independent colleges and universities coordinated with the state system. As chancellor, Johnson provides leadership on matters relating to standards for Oklahoma higher education, courses and programs of study, budget allocations for institutions, fees and tuition, telecommunications, and strategic planning. He is responsible for an annual higher education budget in excess of $2.7 billion as well as the state endowment fund, with a market value over $777 million. The Distinguished
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Graduate Award honors a Leadership Oklahoma graduate whose recent leadership activities have exemplified the highest standards of Leadership Oklahoma and whose activities achieved results or set an example of statewide significance. This year, the Distinguished Graduate Award belongs to powerhouse couple, Marnie and Clayton Taylor of Oklahoma City, who have dedicated their lives serving their community and state while investing in the people around them. Although a dual recognition for this award is not typical, the Taylors’ leadership and support of organizations is often so interwoven between them, separating their influences does not seem to do their collective sufficient recognition. In her 10th year as CEO of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, Marnie represents and serves as the voice of more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma. These nonprofit organizations employ 45 percent more people than the oil and gas industry. With 16.7 percent of Oklahomans living in poverty, Oklahoma's nonprofit sector plays a significant role
CHINA From Page 1 China. But they had traveled on the planes for over 24 hours. Hawaii flights to San Francisco were easy to find. They finally arrived back in Oklahoma City. Bill called his doctor to ask if he could test for the coronavirus. The doctor said he could,
in “filling in the gaps.” Marnie's work in leading the state’s nonprofits to operate efficiently and socially and fiscally responsibly directs Oklahomans as Oklahomans contribute nearly $2 billion annually to charitable organizations and over 100 million hours of volunteer service. The results of Marnie's work can be seen daily across Oklahoma as nonprofits deliver needed services to our citizens. Under her leadership, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has grown from 7 to 25 employees, tripled its revenue, and received two real estate gifts that serve as the offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. She is a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class XXIV. LOK Class III member Clayton Taylor was part of Phillips Petroleum when he helped form Leadership Oklahoma, about a two-year process. In the early 80s, the oil bust was in full swing and a whole generation of leaders were at risk of being lost. As Clayton worked in other states and saw ideas he felt would benefit Oklahoma, he got folks excited and helped formed the organization. He was also active with Leadership OKC.
but when he found out Bill had been in Wuhan, he said, “Don’t come in here. Call the Health Department.” The doctor there told him since it had been 10 days since his exposure, he would not have to come for the test. “It was an adventure and experience,” Bill laughed while sitting in the OKC FRIDAY office. He showed us his pictures, which were mostly all of the exotic food. Before the virus
Another reason for the formation of LOK was to break down the OKC/Tulsa barrier and to just be Leadership Oklahoma, a true statewide organization. The goals were to break down barriers, train and improve leadership, support leaders and have a statewide vision. The six founders met around state (three from Tulsa and three from OKC), then started pulling others into the concept. Being on the ground floor of Leadership Oklahoma is one of the most meaningful things Clayton feels he has helped create. He has fought to keep Leadership Oklahoma independent and on track. He in many ways had the original idea, or “spark,” but was transferred to Denver before the first class started, thus he was in Class III upon his return. Co-chairmen of the Leadership Oklahoma Excellence in Leadership Gala are Rose Washington of Tulsa and Robin and Brad Krieger of Edmond. For ticket information or sponsorship opportunities, go to www.leadershipoklahoma.com or call 848-0001. Leadership Oklahoma is a statewide organization with 1,630
news, Bill found a 3-star Michelin restaurant. “It looked more like an aquarium than a restaurant. I wandered around the glass tanks, trying to pick out which fish I wanted to eat for dinner,” he said. Cece’s family told him “bad things” had been happening in the Year of the Rat since 1860. Not every Rat year, however, if something terrible happened, it would be in a Year of the Rat.
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Sports Weekly BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Knights run over Eagles In a battle of Fridayland rivals, Crossings Christian pulled away in the second quarter and rolled to a win over Harding Charter Prep last Monday night. Four players scored in double figures for the Class 3A No. 5 Knights. Reid Lovelace netted a team-best 17 points, followed by Guy Wood with 16, Daniel Koonce with 12 and
Jacob Clinkenbeard with 10 points. Bryson Davis paced the Eagles with 16 points in the setback. In other games last week, Crossings Christian (17-3) cruised to a 61-46 victory at Oklahoma Christian Academy on Friday and a 68-61 triumph over Destiny Christian on Tuesday. Lovelace led the way with 20 points against OCA and Koonce had 18 points against Destiny. Harding Prep (5-17) suffered a 77-53 loss at Southwest Covenant on Friday,
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behind Davis’ 13 points, and a 67-52 defeat against Luther on Tuesday, keyed by Lawyer Rose with 11 points. The Knights host 2A No. 2 Cashion this Friday in their regular-season finale. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CHARGERS TOP SANTA FE SOUTH Heritage Hall picked up its seventh and eighth wins out of the last nine games with a pair of victories last week. The 4A No. 2 Chargers (14-5) cruised to a 72-32 win at Santa Fe South last Friday. Trey Alexander and Sebastian Perry led the way with 12 points each. Alexander also erupted for 32 points and 11 rebounds in Heritage Hall’s 69-60 victory at 3A No. 1 Millwood on Tuesday. Heritage Hall ended its regular season at Tulsa Central on Thursday. CYCLONES DOWN CISTERCIAN Ending their season
on a positive note, Casady cruised to a 61-50 win over DallasCistercian last Friday in a Southwest Preparatory Conference counter. P.J. Mitchell-Johnson and Jackson Kenney netted 12 points each to lead the Cyclones (26-6), which set a school-record with 26 wins this season. On Tuesday, Casady used a big second half to pull away for a 6547 win at Fridayland rival McGuinness. Mitchell-Johnson scored a team-best 26 points and D.J. Freeman added 15 points. Ford Collier led the Irish (10-10) with 17 points and Jason Nolan chipped in 13 points. Casady competes at the SPC Winter Championships this weekend in north Texas, while McGuinness hosts Ponca City on Friday at 7:30 p.m. BEARS OUTLAST NW CLASSEN John Marshall swept both its games last week, claiming a 59-56 win over North-
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McGuinness guard Ford Collier (11) drives toward the basket as Casady’s Cooper Jones (2) trails the play during last Tuesday’s basketball game.
west Classen on Friday and downing Ponca City, 69-64, on Tuesday. D.J. Alexander paced the 4A No. 10 Bears (15-6) with 32 points and scored a team-best 26 points against Ponca City. Jorden Middleton also added 19 points in Tuesday’s win. The Bears ended their season Tuesday at Capitol Hill. OTHER RESULTS Antlers fall at
Norman North: Deer Creek suffered a tough 50-45 road loss at 6A No. 11 Norman North last Friday. This week, the Antlers (8-11) visit Edmond Santa Fe on Friday and host Yukon on Tuesday. Rockets clip North Rock Creek: Mount St. Mary pulled off a 63-48 win at North Rock Creek last Tuesday, before its game against Jones canceled on Friday. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
WRESTLING ROUNDUP
Panthers clobber Carl Albert Winning 10 of the 14 weight classes, the PC North wrestling team cruised to a 48-21 duel win at Carl Albert last week. Garrett Kernell and Johnny Massucci earned wins by fall to lead the Panthers, who finished the season with a 4-7 duel record. Kernell beat Carl Albert’s Isaac Grant at 126 pounds, while Massucci downed Logan Bibb. Three other wrestlers earned wins by decision. Cooper Britton picked up a 3-1 win over Grant Gober at 20 pounds, while Brendan Butts won 4-1 over Nathan Sutterfield at 138 pounds, Bilal Conte clipped Raylyn Sherman with a 6-4 win at 145 pounds and Elijah Young earned a 5-4 victory over Ronnie Park at 220 pounds.
Four won their matches by forfeit, including Austin Tood at 106 pounds, Eddie Duncan at 113 pounds, Robert Duke at 132 pounds and Tre Harley at 160. PC North begins preparations to compete at a Class 6A regional next weekend at Westmoore. CYCLONES FALL TO IRISH Casady ended its regular season with a 27-24 dual loss at Fridayland rival McGuinness last week. The Cyclones got wins in four weight classes. Jonah Craine picked up a win at 120 pounds, as did Phillip KnightLester at 126 pounds, Parker Gwin at 132 pounds and Will Dumigan at 152 pounds. Casady competes this weekend at the Southwest Preparatory Conference Winter Championships at St. Mark’s School in Dallas.
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SWIMMING ROUNDUP
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Chargers down Santa Fe South Ending a brief losing streek, the Heritage Hall girls basketball team hold off Santa Fe South for a 35-31 win last Friday. Macy Moore paced the Chargers (6-14) with 20 points. On Tuesday, Heritage Hall suffered an 80-40 loss at Class 3A No. 3 Millwood. Moore netted a team-best 18 points and Annie Walker added 14 points. The Chargers ended their regular season last Thursday at Tulsa Central.
NORMAN NORTH TOPS ANTLERS
EAGLES SOAR PAST KNIGHTS
Irish squads take 3rd at 5A regional
Deer Creek saw it’s 10-game winning streak come to an end with a 57-46 loss at 6A No. 4 Norman North on Friday. The top-ranked Antlers (16-3) were
Crossings Christian ended a busy week with a 56-53 loss to Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep last Monday. Three players scored in double fig-
Keyed by two individual gold medals and several other athletes in the top-5, both McGuinness swimming teams finished third at the Class 5A east regional last weekend at Jenks Aquatic Center. Victoria Whitbeck paced the Irish girls with a pair of gold medals in the 200yard freestyle and 100 backstroke. The freshman won the 200 freestyle by 11 seconds in 1 minute, 58.94 seconds, and added a 5-second victory in the backstroke in 1:01.91. Holly Fuhrmann earned a silver medal in the 100 butterfly, touching about 2-1/2 seconds off the winning pace in 1:13.55 and took third in the 200 individual medley (IM). Sara Lau placed third in both the 50 and 100 freestyles, with teammates Lilianna Gavula finishing fourth in the 50 and sixth in the 100 and Anna Allen taking seventh in the 100 freestyle. Two others cracked the top-8, including Peyton Matteson with a 7th-place effort in the 100 backstroke and Hailey Harrington with an 8th-place fin-
IRISH RUN OVER CYCLONES McGuinness picked up its fourth straight win with a 59-30 victory against Fridayland rival Casady last Tuesday. The Irish’s game on Thursday at Classen SAS was canceled due to bad weather. Maddie McClurg scored 19 points and Presley Parker added 14 against Casady. The 4A No. 12 Irish (17-3) are scheduled to host Ponca City this Friday at 6 p.m.
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McGuinness’ Brooke West (11) squares up to attempt a 3-point shot during last Tuesday’s basketball game against Casady.
led by Bri Scott with 13 points and Skylar Vann added 13 points. This week, Deer Creek is on the road at No. 11 Edmond Santa Fe on Friday and hosts Yukon on Tuesday. Both games start at 6 p.m.
ures, led by Ashlyn Darter with 17 points. Aubrey Darter and Olivia Keyser added 10 points each. The Knights (11-10) also lost 49-27 to Oklahoma Christian Academy on Friday. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
ish in the 100 butterfly. The Irish also finished second in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays and fourth in the 200 medley relay. Jack Turk and Max Bunnag paced the Irish boys with a pair of third-place finishes in the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke, respectively. David Hernandez finished fourth in both the 200 freestyle and 200 IM. In the other 5A regional in Edmond, the Heritage Hall girls finished fourth, followed by the Harding Charter Prep girls and Mount St. Mary boys in 11th place and the Charger boys in 16th. Gracie Shapard swam to a gold medal
in the 100 backstroke for the Charger girls, finishing about 4 seconds ahead of the field in 1:02.26. Shapard also placed fourth in the 100 freestyle. Dylan Beeson earned a pair of silver medals in the 100 breaststroke and the 200 IM. Lale Edil picked up a silver medal in the 100 freestyle and took third in the 50 freestyle, while Isabella Gan was fourth in the 100 backstroke and 200 IM. Mount St. Mary’s Sydney Brown medaled twice in the regional, claiming a silver medal in the 200 freestyle and bronze in the 500 freestyle. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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Heritage Hall’s Owen Flynn earned gold medals in the 100-yard breaststroke and 200 individual medley at the Class 5A regional meet last weekend.
SPC WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Cyclones to compete for SPC titles Casady’s boys basketball and soccer teams are among the top seeds and contenders for conference titles this weekend at the Southwest Preparatory Conference Winter Championships in the DFW area. The Cyclone basketball
team, seeded second in the North Zone, earned a bye to the quarterfinals where it is set to meet the Houston Christian-Dallas Episcopal winner on Friday afternoon. With a win, the Cyclones would advance to the semifinals later Friday evening. The championship game is set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Dallas-Greenhill. The boys soccer team is the top seed in the North
Zone and also automatically advances to the quarterfinals where it will meet the John Cooper-Oakridge winner on Friday. A win puts them in the semifinals on Friday evening and a loss moves them to the 5th-place game on Saturday. The championship game is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, also at Greenhill. The girls soccer and basketball teams played open-
ing games on Thursday. The soccer team battled Kinkaid for a spot in the quarterfinals. A win advances them to a game against Hockaday, and a loss pits them against the Greenhill-Awty International loser on Friday. The basketball team, meanwhile, opened against St. Stephen’s on Thursday. A win also advances them to the quarterfinals against Houston Episcopal, while a
loss puts them against the John Cooper-Oakridge loser on Friday afternoon. The wrestling team begings its quest for a title on Friday morning in the tournament, held at St. Mark’s School in Dallas. Swimming and diving teams opened their meet on Thursday in Lewisville, Texas. A list of Cyclones competing at the meet is available at okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Feb. 14-16 • Romeo and Juliet
Robert Mills’ Romeo & Juliet returns with Prokofiev’s lush, romantic score played by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Prepare to be swept away to Verona, Italy where two star-crossed lovers meet and ultimately share a destiny that alters everyone in its wake. Colorful and opulent, Romeo & Juliet will swell your heart with beautiful scenery, timeless music, and incredible dancing. Showing at the Civic Center.
Feb. 17- 18 • Shen Yun 2020
Shen Yun brings the profound spirit of this lost civilization to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mastery. Every dance movement, every musical note, makes this a stunning visual and emotional experience you won’t find anywhere else. See for yourself why this performance is leaving millions around the world in awe. Shen Yun is showing at the Civic Center Music Hall.
Feb. 23 • Space: The Final Fun-Tier!
Join the OKCPHIL as we blast off into outer space for this fantastic adventure. This thrilling musical exploration will take us out of this world to other planets and we’ll meet some famous extraterrestrials along the way. One hour before the concert, experience the fun of the Instrument Playgrounds where you can blow, toot, bang and strum instruments of the orchestra, presented by The OKC Orchestra League. Plus enjoy other hands on activities presented by com-
Feb. 20 • OMRF Awards
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is hosting a dinner on Feb. 20 to present Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) the inaugural OMRF Multiple Sclerosis Advocate Award. The event helps raise funds for research and patient care at OMRF’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence. Key sponsors include the Chickasaw Nation, Nancy Ellis, Lou and Jim Morris, Susan and Louis Dakil, the Clyde Evans Trust and the Scaramucci Foundation. The dinner is at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. To sponsor the event or purchase tickets, call (405) 271-7400 or email liz-giles@omrf.org. munity partners, like the OKC Zoo, Museum of Art, Mad Science, Metro Family and more. Showing at the Civic Center.
Through Feb. 23 • The Importance of Being Earnest
The 3rd Act Theatre Company presents its industrial take on the Victorian classic, Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest at their performance venue in The Shoppes at Northpark Mall. Shows are every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm.
LUNCHEON
Feb. 27 • Footsteps Luncheon
The 5th annual Oklahoma Lawyers for Children Footsteps Luncheon is from noon to 1 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Feb. 27. RSVP to (405) 759-4453 or email cabney@olfc.org.
FESTIVALS
April 25 • Steamroller Print Fest
This yearly one-day festival at ARTSPACE at Untitled features the printing of large-scale wood blocks with a 5 ton steamroller provided by Silver Star Construction. Listen to local musicians and enjoy the diversity of food and drinks by local establishments. Event hours are 10 am to 6 pm, 1 NE 3rd St.
THIS WEEKEND
Feb. 14 • Mix-Tape V-Day Bash
On Valentine’s Day, Factory Obscura has conjured up a mix of musicians and songwriters, poets and movement artists, brewmasters and more into a celebration of collaboration and feel-good fun. Enjoy “The MixTape,” a limited edition beer collab with the brilliant brew artists at Prairie Artisan Ales OKC. Make sure you come dressed as your favorite love song and compete for our LOVEly trophy. Rock out to four live bands on their Wonder Stage performing original songs inspired by the Mix-Tape experience. Party is from 8:00-10:30 pm at 25 NW 9th St. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $15 for annual passholder.
Feb. 14-15 • Alonzo Bodden
You don't want to miss out on all of the laughs at the Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California Ave., from Feb. 14-15. Tickets starting at $20.
OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave. Friday, Feb. 21 • Denver Nuggets 7:00 pm Sunday, Feb. 23 • San Antonio Spurs 6:00 pm
Oscars Recap and Indie Fest
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appy Valentine’s Day! What an Oscars!?! For the first time in 92 years, a foreign language film won Best Picture. The South Korean film Parasite also won Best International Feature and Best Director and Original Screenplay for filmmaker Bong Joon-Jo. Parasite has been equally successful at the Box Office, earning $170 million globally prior to the Oscars, including $73 million from its home country of South Korea, according to Fandango. Since the Oscars, advance ticket sales have jumped 443% and streaming is up 468%. The film is now the fourth biggest selling foreign language film in U.S. history, after Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Life is Beautiful, and Hero. If you have not seen Parasite yet, you can catch it on the big screen this weekend at Rodeo Cinema, Harkins Bricktown, AMC Penn Square, and Cinemark Tinseltown. If you are interested in seeing the Oscar nominated short films, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art has extended their run through this weekend. The Animation Shorts screen on Friday at 5:30pm, including winner Hair Love (USA, 7min) from Matthew A. Cherry.
The Live Action Shorts screen Saturday at 8:00pm, with winner The Neighbor’s Window (USA, 20min) from Marshall Curry. And, Documentary Shorts screen on Sunday at 2:00pm, with winner Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl) (UK, 39min) from Carol Dysinger. If you read this too late to catch the Friday animation screening, you can watch Oscar animation winner Hair Love on YouTube. It is a wonderful, family friendly film. Next weekend, Edmond will host its first ever independent film festival called the Simply Indie Film Festival. The festival will kick-off on Thursday, February 20, at the Patriarch Craft Brew House and then movie to the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center on Friday and Saturday for the film screenings. 90 films have been selected to screen, including shorts and features. Since it is the first year for Simply Indie, the organizers reached out to local filmmakers to submit
some of their best films from previous years. Two of my short films have been selected: SWIRL, a dance film about a student’s first crush, screens on Friday, 2/21, 2:15pm, with the Simply Bittersweet Shorts; and, THE HOMECOMING TRILOGY, another dance film ab out the effects of addiction on a family, screens Saturday, 2/22, at 1:00pm, with Simply Experimental Shorts. Both are dance shorts are choreographed by UCO professor Hui Cha Poos, who is also the founder of RACE Dance Company. Finally, the SixTwelve Mardi Gras Ball will take place next Saturday, February 22, from 8:00 – 11:00pm at Tower Theater. Tickets are available through Tower Theatre. The Mardi Gras Ball is the fundraiser for SixTwelve, a community and education center in the Paseo that operates a pre-school, after school program, and kids camps all year round. SixTwelve also runs an art residency program that sends Oklahoma artists to Savannah to collaborate with artists there and vice versa. I participated in the program in 2016, creating the short film SWIRL, which is screening next weekend at Simply Indie Fest.
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Oklahoma City's namesake ship receives Battle 'E' Award The leadership and crew of the Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine, USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) were presented with the Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen Battle “E” Award in a ceremony held at Naval Base Guam, Feb. 7. Each year one submarine from each squadron is recognized and the Battle “E” is presented to the submarine crew that demonstrated the highest level of battle readiness during the evaluation year. Rear Adm. Blake Converse, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presented the crew with the award. “USS Oklahoma City is an example of sustained, superior performance in
core competencies and warfighting skills. They exemplify battle readiness,” said Converse. “Our nation expects a Navy that is ready to fight tonight – ready to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations at sea.” The Battle “E” competition is conducted to strengthen individual command performance, overall force readiness and to recognize outstanding performance. The criterion for the award is the overall readiness of the command to carry out its assigned wartime tasks as a unit of the Pacific Submarine Force. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the crew” said Cmdr. Steven Lawrence,
commanding officer of Oklahoma City. “They continue to excel by thoroughly preparing for all tasks, meticulously executing and then conducting thorough post execution critiques to continue to improve. I am extremely proud that they continue to meet the high standard required of a submarine operating in the Indo-Pacific region.” The Battle Efficiency competition evaluates submarines on their performance and readiness in the following fields: Engineering, Weapons, Strategic, Navigation/Operations, Communications/Cyber, Supply, Personnel, Medical and Repair. “We were selected for this award by excelling as a crew,” said Master
Chief Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) Kevin Swanson, Oklahoma City’s chief of the boat. “I am extremely honored to be leading this group of Sailors. Each crew member was a key part in highlighting our hard work and ability to maintain mission readiness as a forward-deployed submarine in Guam.” This is the third consecutive year that Oklahoma City has earned the award. Oklahoma City is one of four Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines assigned to CSS-15, which is located at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam in Apra Harbor, Guam. For more news visit the official CSS-15 website at csp.navy.mil/css15 and Facebook.
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Pirate family fun awaits you at ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ W
ith the end of the winter trimester fastly approaching, so is Casady School’s Upper Division play! This year, the theatre department will debut “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a childhood prequel and explanation to the origins of Peter Pan. The show will star Casady Theatre regulars Nicolas Moore (‘20) and Caroline Terrell (‘20) in the roles of Peter and Molly Aster, the 13year-old adventurists and protagonists of the show. In contrast, fanfavorite Noah Youmans (‘20) will take on the role of the Black Stache, ancestor of alltime favorite villain Captain Hook. Like Peter Pan, this production is jampacked with action, comedy and heart.
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CASADY COMMUNITY “How everybody gets to share their own part of the story, it's a bunch of people coming together to create one awesome story,” director Andi Dema said. Not only is the audience involved through the humor of this show, both verbal and physical, but with only 15 actors on stage, the entire setting is brought to life in all corners. When not delivering lines or singing, actors are given the opportunity to weave themselves into the scene as props, scenery or even the set
itself using a rope or their bodies. In almost every single scene, the entire cast is on stage and actively participating, regardless of who is speaking. Technical director Kourtney McQuade, along with her class of students, has created storytelling heaven inside Fee Theater, utilizing playground equipment and wooden platforms to transform the stage into not only one, but two exquisite locations. With teeter-totters, pirate ships and even a slide, the fun begins the moment the curtain rises. Not only is this set incredible to look at, it’s pretty fun to play on too! Dema said each actor gets to portray their silliness to the fullest. “Hopefully, there’s a lot of laughter and a lot
of sweet moments.” He said the cast is truly “fueled by the audience’s reactions [and] it thrives with an audience” leaving Dema waiting patiently for opening night. With such a small and intimate show, it is essential that every member of the ensemble stays locked in with the audience in order to keep the energy up. From a laugh to a tear, the audience and actors move as one from scene to scene enjoying each new moment as it comes together. Not only is this show great for a laugh, but it is also heartwarming and completely familyfriendly. If you have ever dreamed of living on a pirate ship or a remote desert island, you are in luck! There’s sword fights,
2020 Heritage Hall Pep Club Belle and Beau Court: seniors Avery Freeman, Zane Hermen, Trudie Taylor, Matthew Williams, Grace Hickey, Grant McLain, Safia Salim, Range Faulkner and Reagan Williams. Not pictured: William Jackson.
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mid a spirited winter sports pep rally, 10 seniors were recognized as nominees to receive the Pep Club Beau and Belle crowns. This year’s candidates for beau were Range Faulkner, Zane Hermen, William Jackson, Grant McLain and Matthew Williams. Belle candidates were Avery Freeman, Grace Hickey, Safia Salim, Trudie Taylor and Reagan Williams. The candidates were nominated by their peers for their exemplary commitment to academics, community service, or school activities. Many of these dedicated students succeed in the classroom (regularly appearing on the school’s Headmaster’s List or Honor Roll), while also leaving their mark on the arts or athletics. Several serve as officers of school clubs, while others serve their community as members of teen boards for local charities. Together, these 17- and 18-year-old difference makers have racked up thousands of community service hours over the past four years at organizations such as Free to Live Animal Sanctuary and Little Light Christian
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HALL HAPPENINGS School. Regarding her nomination, Reagan Williams said, “It was wonderful to be nominated along-
side so many great girls and guys, so many of my good friends. I’m glad I had the opportunity to stand with them at the assembly.” Although all were deserving, Grant McLain and Reagan Williams were ultimately crowned the Beau and Belle during the Pep Club dance. Congratulations to all of these exemplary seniors.
pirate shanties, and swashbuckling galore with even a few mermaids thrown in. This show transports you to your wildest and craziest dreams. Let’s just say Peter Pan, you have
met your match! All jokes aside, come and see “Peter and the Starcatcher” Feb. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2:00 p.m. for an evening of magical, pirate-filled fun!
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Gov. Stitt sets commuted prisioners up for failure by not commuting their fines, not expunging felony records
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hen Governor Kevin Stitt commuted the prison sentences of 462 persons on Nov. 14, 2019, he did not commute their fines or expunge their records of felony charges or change it to the misdemeaner charge, which possession is today. Now we have 492 former prisoners who owe $2.2 million collectively, an average of $4,000 to $6,000 each. They cannot get decent-paying jobs because they have a felony on their record. They cannot get rent or other types of assistance because of the felony. “We set people up to fail,” said Kris Steele, former State Representative and Speaker of the Oklahoma House, now Executive Director
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com of TEEM. The Governor set up elaborate sessions with nonprofits on services they offered to those re-entering life after prison and called Channel 9 to come film. You probably saw some of these on the nightly news. The problem? “All or almost all of these nonprofits were at capacity, and the state did not provide any funding for programs for the prisoners they were releasing,” Debby Hampton, President, CEO of OK United Way, said. SQ788 was not made retroactive, so what today is a misdemeanor, remains a felony on
everyone’s record before the new law was passed. Another 147 prisoners received commuted sentences this week, but they are still felons and owe the fines. “Felon is like a Scarlet Letter. Their Drivers Licenses are revoked, and it costs them $450 to $700 to get their license back,” Steel said. “Two members of the legislature were trying to make the new law retroactive, but now they have to fight efforts to repeal SQ 788.” “Another 90 individuals are required to get treatment. It is expensive. They have to pay for tests and treatment and take time off work if they are lucky enough to have found a job. They are all on parole and have to pay $40 a week for supervision, Steele continued. Steele still has hope. “The majority of these individuals are resilient, resourceful and talented. I think they will find a way to succeed.”
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he spirit of positivity and giving back to our community is part of being a PCN Panther. HEISMAN stands for Helping Everyone Inspire Someone to
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Meet a Need and this week has been a yearly tradition since 2011. “The main purpose of HEISMAN week is to help our students come together to meet
a greater need in our community, and to raise money for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and the Make a Wish Foundation,” SUN advisor Brittani Phillips said. OMRF will put donations into research for prevention, medication and treatment for diabetes, heart diseases, cancer and multiple sclerosis. In 2019 PCN raised funds which helped create sickle cell anemia medication. This years PCN’s Make a Wish child is Grant Anderson. A silent auction was held this month to raise donations for him. “The silent auction is a fundraiser for a Make a Wish child,” senior Tamera Nealy said. “ ... He is 8years-old and wants to see a volcano.” With the silent auction, PCN hoped to raise large amounts of money.
“PCN calls different businesses in the community in the Oklahoma City metro area and asks for donations,” Phillips said. “We go in and visit with them, and for HEISMAN week, we do the assemblies and ask for monetary donations.” If you would like to donate, contact Kathy Kutch at Kkutch@putnamcityschools.org HEISMAN week is a week of fun and helping the community. “HEISMAN week is not only for raising money, but also for showing others we can do good things in the community through acts of service,” Phillips said. Many students help raise donations. “The thing I enjoy most is helping out with raising donations for Grant Anderson and the Oklahoma medical Research Foundation,” junior Katie Acosta said. “It gives me so much
compassion, and I love helping people meet a need.” During HEISMAN week, there is going to be an event on March 4 called Powder Puff, on March 5 Singo from 7-8 p.m. and March 6 there is going to be a keynote speaker for all of the student body. On March 9 there is going to be an event called Cinderfall, which will be a pageant for all male identifying students. On March 10, there will be a day of service, and on March 11 there is going to be a carnival day, which will be a day of carnival games, food trucks, and many more activities. PCN HEISMAN week is about giving back to the community and a week of positive spirit for all PCN students. Students have fun, but they also learn important lessons about the importance of charitable actions.
John Marshall names royalty
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Members of the John Marshall Homecoming Court, from left: Mandrell Dean, Darren Shaw, Keonte Smith, Jorden Middleton, Tazjionna McCauley, Timothy Stephens, Kylie Vaught, Diondre Alexander, Carissa Burris, last year’s kingRoberto Arozarena, Chantel Robinson, Timothy Rafter, Malik Edd, Nyla Smith, Derrick Lawrence and Alasia Smith.
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Mercy Gala Committee has the ‘magic touch’ M
aybe it’s just me, but why is kitty litter packaged in hermetically sealed bags? Add adhesive strips you can reseal for “freshness”, and those bags are within a big plastic reclose-able bag. It’s kitty litter for heaven’s sake! The way I see it, litter is used for cat poop or maybe to stabilize your tires when you get stuck in the snow. Inherently, what about litter needs to be kept free of germs getting INTO it? Oh, I can see sealing it up tidily after it has served its purpose, but before? Come on! Things like this keep me awake at night. I don’t have profound thoughts like, “Will the sun burn out?” or “What is the square root of 37795?” I’m just practical. I save aluminum foil and rubber bands. I’ve yet to re-use foil, and the rubber bands are a gelatinous wad of goo, but I’m doing my part recycling for the environment. • You readers have probably been to many large parties at the Western Heritage Center and the grand room is so breathtaking with Wilson Hurley’s paintings. But practically speaking, that is a difficult room to make cozy because of its immenseness. Mercy Health Foundation’s Gala Committee has a magic touch. I’ve never seen the room so gorgeous. They broke the spaces into intimate elegant settings, each table seemed to be sheltered with lilac cloths and Prussian blue chair covers. Chairmen of the event were Jessie Campbell and Chad Smith. The committee was comprised of Tallie Valentine, Kathy Seay, Patty Ruffin, Barbara Brou, Deanna and Joe Cardenas, Jes-
sica Clayton and Lori Cummins. Also, members were Calera McCord, Tracy Higgs, Karen Gebhart, Nicole Dell’Osso, Linda Drumm, Amber Elliott and Jane Jayroe Gamble. Every element was in place for a successful party in that the dinner was fabulous, the entertainment (Gabby Barrett and after-party DJ Kirby), there was an auction, raffle and the stunning room. Oh. That. Room. Among those enjoying the evening were Juli and Mark Johnston (Juli looked like a runway model), Terry Neese, Betsy Brunsteter, David Lederer, Jan and Richard Smith, Lara and Steve Brown, Jane Krizer, Judy and Tom Love and Bob Meinders. Also, Emily and Foster Crain and Lindsay and Matthew Kogut. Jane Jayroe Gamble led us in singing Happy Birthday to Sister Rose Elizabeth Power, her 90th. • And writing of birthdays, Mozelle Richardson (disclaimer: she IS my mother-in-law) celebrated 106 years of fulfilling life on this earth with a luncheon with family at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The span in ages stretched from month and a half to 106 with genetics in common. • Joe Fallin is a fun friend to have on lots of levels but seeing first-run films before they hit the theaters is pretty special. Theatre seating makes for a fun party, especially
when teamed with great food, friends, and conversation. We spent a delightful day with Shawnee Brittan, Fran Kozakowski, Linda Rooker, Gray Fredrickson, Deloris and Dennis Bradford and others who dropped in for food and film. • Not an exclusive club, but a gigantic membership is BFASS (Bird-Feeding Advocates Against Squirrels). My husband declared war on the fuzzy critters who play “Twister” darting from tree limb to limb while emptying the bird feeder. He coated the PVC pipe covering the metal hanger in Vaseline hoping for a Famous Home Video montage. Nah, just got squirrels with soft paws. On the advice of the birdstore, he bought bird hot sauce, which was not to flavor bird seed, but to make squirrels cough and spit it out while shouting, “Errk, Yuck, I’m on Fire.” And birds don’t taste it. At this moment in time all we have is a quintet of fat sassy squirrels who can do the Macarena while wearing teensy sombreros, and singing, “Aye Yye Yye Yye, Amigo.” The woodland creatures live in harmony while husband Jerry cackles maniacally over his next plan of action to deter bird food noshing by squirrels.
Happy 106, Mozelle! Not often you see that number on a birthday cake!
Gerry and Jane Gamble with Governor Frank and First Lady Cathy Keating during the Mercy Foundation Gala. With more than 600 guests in attendance, nearly $586,300 was raised. From left: First Lady Cathy Keating, Susan Johnston, Barbara Brou and Judy Love take in the ambiance of the Mercy Foundation Gala. The “fund a need” gala raised money to purchase new warmers and baby bassinets for infants that will be used in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit and baby nursery.
Above: Family and friends gather for Mozelle Richardson’s 106th birthday celebration. At right: Rock Gumerson, Rock Richardson, Rock Richardson, and Rock Richardson — stuck on a theme in Mozelle’s family. - Photos by Joy Richardson
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ARTS From Page 1 Ensemble, Life Change Ballroom, Cimarron Opera, Oklahoma Youth Orchestras and the Sooner Theatre. The annual community-wide campaign additionally provides an opportunity to honor individuals for their philanthropy, leadership and contributions to the community. “In 2020, Allied Arts will recognize James A. Pickel as our honorary chair,” Mark Beffort announced. In the 49-year history of Allied Arts, Pickel has served Allied Arts as campaign chair, board chairman, a member of the Allocations Committee and a chair for the biennial Opus Gala. Through his service with Allied Arts, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Contemporary, Oklahoma Arts Council and many other organizations, Pickel has donated countless hours and resources in the effort to enrich the lives of all Oklahomans.” Campaign funds provide grants to more than 40 arts and cultural organizations in central Oklahoma and have a statewide reach. For Allied Arts member agencies, funds are used to offset operating costs; underwrite productions, performances and exhibits; create new programming; and provide free and affordable arts programming. In addition, the campaign reaches beyond member agencies by awarding grants to qualified nonprofit cultural organizations to expand the reach of youth arts education and strengthen organizational capacities. Just $10 provides a pair of ballet slippers for an afterschool program, while $25 underwrites 50 quality music lessons for financially disadvantaged students. A $100 donation provides
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visual arts programming for 15 seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Some donation levels provide benefits for the donor. Individuals donating $50 or more receive the OKCityCard, a premier entertainment discount card offering year-round savings at more than 400 arts events and activities, local retail stores and restaurants. Those donating $1,000, $1,500, $2,500 or more will receive additional benefits and donor group membership. Mark Beffort announced that Allied Arts has already raised $1,288,252 towards a goal of more than $3.4 million. To close the event, student emcees from the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, 17-year-old Piper Turner and 11-year-old Connor McLoud, reminded the attendees: “With you, art can change a life.” For more information or to contribute, visit alliedartsokc.com or call 2788944. Donations are taxdeductible and accepted any time. About Allied Arts: As a United Arts Fund, Allied Arts works to broaden support for the arts by raising financial support for cultural organizations, encouraging participation and attendance, advocating for arts education, and promoting excellence in the arts and arts management. Since its founding in 1971, the organization has raised more than $70 million to advance the arts in central Oklahoma. Allied Arts receives no city, state or federal funding yet funds programs that reach all 77 Oklahoma counties. Learn more at alliedartsokc.com. Allied Arts growth is dependent on the consistent support of its Visionary Donors: Devon Energy, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Hobby Lobby, OG&E, Dick and Glenna Tanenbaum and Kristin Chenoweth.
Above: Dodge and Lori Hill support the arts. At left: Allied Arts Board Chairman Steve Mason talks about the importance of the arts.
Above: From left, Frederick Redwine, Ben Twombly, Paula Love, Lance McDaniel and Laura Reese. At right: Will Bowers and Evan Walter.
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Crystal Bridge exhibit features local artists Practice Fly Fishing at Illinois River School Two distinctly different Oklahoma City artists, Kyndall Rainey and Danny Joe Rose III, will display their work collectively in an exhibit titled, In the Direction of the Sun inside the Crystal Bridge Visitor Center at Myriad Botanical Gardens. The opening reception is Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-3 p.m.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, purchase an original piece of art and enjoy complimentary brunch beverages. On Tuesday, Feb. 18 Rainey will hold an artist talk and demonstration from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rose will give an artist talk on Thursday, Feb. 27
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Visitor Center. In the Direction of the Sun will be on display through March 23. Regular hours of the Visitor Center Crystal Bridge are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble presents Concert 4 The French Horn takes the spotlight in Brightmusic’s fourth concert of the season, “The Virtuoso French Horn,” featuring guest artist Adam Unsworth. The ensemble will present horn works by Robert Schumann, Joseph Haydn, W. A. Mozart and others on March 3 at 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 N.W. 7th Street near downtown Oklahoma City. This season the
Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble celebrates the contribution of women to the vast body of classical music, featuring a work by a woman composer in each program. In its next concert the ensemble will present a piece by Ukrainianborn Catherine Likhuta, an Australian-based composer, pianist and recording artist. Her music has been described as highly emotional, pro-
grammatic and rhythmically complex. Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble presents fine classical chamber music in the acoustically-rich St. Paul’s Cathedral at NW 7th and N. Robinson near downtown Oklahoma City. Free parking is available just south of the cathedral. For more information about the ensemble and upcoming concerts, visit brightmusic.org.
Exchange Club hosts Casino Night The Exchange Club of Oklahoma City’s 28th Annual Auction & Casino Night will be held at the Greens Golf and Country Club on March 7, from 610 p.m. Try your luck with casino table games (including roulette and poker), or hedge your bets on one of the silent or live auctions. The lively auctioneer will
head a lineup which includes regional cabin rentals, luxury outerwear and a rare autographed football by 3/3 of the legendary Selmon brothers of OU fame! The night includes dinner, cash bar, auctions, casino, and mega prizes for entertainment. Tickets are $75 per person or $675 for a table of
eight. Come join the fun and support The Exchange Club of Oklahoma City. All monies generated stay right here in Oklahoma City benefiting our local communities. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite, through their website, or message the Exchange Club on Facebook for more information.
Hospitality Club welcomes author Carolyn Stager Ladies, start off the New Year by supporting and raising money for Pivot Youth Services and Homeless Alliance by joining Oklahoma Hospitality Club (OHC). The luncheon meeting is Friday, Feb. 14 at noon – Gaillardia Country Club, 5300 Gaillardia Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK. The speaker is Carolyn Stager. She will review her book
"Twist of Faith: A Tornado Survivor's Spiritual Journey to Recovery." She will have copies of her book for sale with $5 going to the Hospitality Club. Contact rbcupp1968 @sbcglobal.net for reservations ($20). To become a member, please contact jbrown8@cox.net. Regular monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month
at 12:00 noon. OHC was founded in 1923 and is one of Oklahoma’s oldest and most prestigious organization, whose purpose is philanthropy and service. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, it has raised and given well over a million dollars to Oklahoma non-profit agencies, along with thousands of hours of services.
Anyone who wants to learn about and practice fly fishing will have the chance this month at the 32nd annual Illinois River Fly Fishing School. Enrollment is under way. The session is Feb. 21-22 at Tenkiller State Park and on the banks of the Illinois River. Instructors are Mark Patton, Tom Adams, Blake Patton and Tre Dupuy. The basic course includes sessions on tackle and gear, knots, flies, fly selection and casting techniques. On Saturday afternoon, participants receive on-stream instruction. Fly rods will be available for loan Saturday. A state fishing license is not required for
students during course instruction. A welcome session and orientation will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, with indoor training from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by actual fishing instruction on the Illinois River. A fly selection and discussion session will begin at 7 p.m. after dinner break. Course fee is $175, with a $50 deposit due at the time of enrollment. Meals on Saturday are available for a fee. For more information, call (405) 613-6520. Lodging is available separately through Tenkiller State Park. Participants may book lodging by calling (918) 489-5643.
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Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant:
Casey & Ryan Butts BC-2020-02
Proposed project: Constructing a main or secondary building or dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1728 Dorchester Place
The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net.
Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.
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Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code concerning the Nichols Hills Building Commission and the Certificates of Approval process will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held City Hall, 6407 Avondale in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.
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No. PB-2018-594 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311
This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.
Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.
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To God, we are the most valuable By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger I have written before that I am a fan of the “Antiques Roadshow.” It’s not that I am that much into antiques; I just like the challenge to see if I can guess the value of an object. I like competition shows; I have always had a desire to be on “Jeopardy,” but there is only one problem: I found out that I am not smarter than a fifthgrader. So from the safety of my couch, I try to figure out the value of the object being shown. My goal is to see how close I can come to the actual appraisal. So far the score is appraisers 276, Walker, 12. I guess I should move to an easier show like “The Price Is Right.” Recently, “Antiques Roadshow” was being taped in North Dakota. A man known only as David brought a watch to have it evaluated. He had bought it in the mid ‘70s while serving with the Air Force in Thailand. He was out shopping one day and happened upon a 1971 Rolex Oyster Cosmograph. He was familiar with this watch because many of the pilots wore one; it had become popular due to Paul Newman wearing a similar one in the 1969 movie “Winning.” The cost of the watch was $345, which for David was equal to about one month’s pay. David made the purchase. After finishing his tour of duty, he brought home the Rolex and put it and all the accompanying paperwork in a safety deposit box, where it stayed for almost
40 years. At the show’s taping, David stood there nonchalantly listening to the appraiser talking about his timepiece. How much could an old watch that cost $345 be worth today? The appraiser began to explain the rarity of this watch. “It says ‘Oyster’ on it,” he said. “They did that for an extremely short period of time … This particular model … is extremely, extremely rare.” The appraiser went on to say it was the most well-preserved Rolex of this type that he had ever seen. In fact, there would not be another one like it in the world. It still had the original foil sticker on its back. The appraiser explained that you can buy an equivalent Rolex today for about $150,000 to $200,000. A well-worn watch like this at auction is worth about $400,000. When the appraiser named the price, poor David fell backward on the ground, laughing hysterically. Several ran over to see if he was all right, but David, still laughing, had rolled over and gotten back up on his feet. Shock, surprise and disbelief spread across his face. The appraiser told him, “Don’t fall; I’m not done yet. Because of its condition, the fact that it has never been worn and that you have all the documentation that goes with the watch, your watch would go for between $500,000 and $700,000 at auction.” The appraiser went on to say that it was one of the best watches ever brought to the show. Their discussion reminded me
so much what God says about you and me: 1. You are rare. There is not another human being like you. The psalmist tells us, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Ps. 139:14). The next time the enemy tries to devalue you, remind him what the Scriptures say about you. You are not a generic nobody. You are one of a kind, handcrafted by God. 2. A name adds value. David’s watch had a name on it that made it more valuable. Not only was it a Rolex, but inscribed on the watch was the name “Oyster.” If I had two watches laid out side-by-side, and one had the word “Timex” written across it and the other “Rolex Oyster,” which one do you think would have more value? You also have a valuable name: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). He calls you His child; He calls you friend; He calls you His love. Not only are you rare, but you are also called a child of the King. 3. At an auction, the object is only worth what someone will pay for it. Did you know that God has bought you with a price? God reminds us in 1 Cor. 6:20a that “you were bought with a price.” The price was the blood of a holy Savior, shed on a cross that you might be one of His. Yes, you are special because of Him. When I learned this, I didn’t fall to the floor laughing. I fell to the floor to thank Him.
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