Record snowfall blankets Fridayland A record snowfall of about 8-10 inches covered Fridayland over last weekend and residents wasted no time in enjoying it. At left, Jessica Teak stands next to a snow drift. Gracie the dog, right, watches the snow fall with her human T.J. Jordan. Far right, Cody and Maddox Dale measure the record snow in their back yard.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 41 • One Section • 12 pages • February 19, 2021
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Ed Ruscha: OKLA
NW Classen grad brings exhibit to his home state for the first time
- Photo by Aubrey Mayer
Ed Ruscha’s exhibition at Oklahoma Contemporary explores his relationship to his home state.
Ed Ruscha: OKLA — the artist’s first solo exhibition in his home state — opens this week at the Oklahoma Contemporary. Ed Ruscha graduated from Northwest Classen. “Old’ Classen seniors were allowed to transfer and graduate from the “new school,” Northwest. Mason Williams (composer of Classical Gas) was also in the Class of ‘56 and one classmate said, “Everyone knew they were special.” Ruscha has a huge following worldwide, but expecially from his Northwest classmates. He has been extremely generous donating his works for local charities. The exhibit features objects spanning the artist’s 60-plus year career that explores his relationship to Oklahoma. Ruscha presents iconic pieces such as Twentysix Gasoline Stations and Chocolate Room alongside newer, lesser-known bodies of work, including two recent Drum Skins paintings. The exhibition will include more than 70 works across media, ranging from paintings and a large-scale installation to drawings, prints, books, photos and film. Ed Ruscha: OKLA is both the first solo exhibition of the artist’s work presented in the city of his childhood and the first
Insets are examples of the Ruscha’s work that are included in his exhibition at Oklahoma Contemporary.
See RUSCHA, Page 7
NHills employees receive praise during challenging year By Eric Oesch Staff Writer There was plenty of praise for city employees during the recent Nichols Hills City Council meeting as city manager Shane Pate gave his annual report to the council.
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His report emphasized the trials city employees faced during the COVID pandemic. “This past year has been challenging for everybody, but our staff and council came together as a team to solve the COVID issues facing the city in addition to our
normal jobs to provide quality of life for our residents,” said Pate. “Personally, I’m very proud and so appreciative.” Pate said the volunteer City Council members “practically worked full time jobs” to meet the special circum-
Dog of the Week
This is Finn. He is 8years-old and a gentlemen. His humans are Brad & Matt Kirouac. Recently, they traveled the U.S. for two years together visiting National Parks and it was a barking good time. Send Dog, Baby and Cat of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
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stances caused by the pandemic. “I also want to give special recognition to our Public Works Department, as they often get overlooked,” he said. “Their work to remove the debris from the October ice storm was above and
beyond. They rose to the occasion.” The city reported spending $1.1 million in clean-up costs due to the October 2020 ice storm. Pate said an application for reimbursement has See NHILLS, Page 7
Henderson is CTK’s top alumni Missy Henderson, a 1989 graduate of Christ the King School, was recognized at Christ the King Church mass as the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. This special mass at Christ the King began the celebration of Celebrate Catholic Schools Week, an annual, national celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Missy served the school in many different volunteer capacities, including PTO president, PTO auction chairman, CK track coordinator from 2010 to 2019 and, with Dr.
Jenny Richard, started CK’s mile run club, a program encouraging CK students to build a love for running and an appreciation of an active lifestyle. Combining her professional career as a nurse with her personal commitment to the community, Missy continues to volunteer at Christ the King School on health and wellness initiatives and concerns. Missy’s volunteer efforts go beyond Christ the King School as she shares her talents with the parish, too. Currently an See CTK, Page 2