OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 28 • Two Sections • 14 pages November 20, 2020
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Crews working to de-icestorm NHills, Village
Sweet little Ladybug
By Rose Lane Editor
Ladybug Emma Murray and friends gather for a picnic in Heritage Hall's third grade production of “Bugz!” The musical tells the story of many different insect species (from lady bugs to stink bugs) gathering for a country-style, hoedown picnic. For more on the production, see Page 9.
Ice storm debris removal is moving along in The Village and Nichols Hills. The Village City Manager Bruce Stone said the deadline for residents to have their limbs at curbside is Nov. 30. “If they miss that deadline, the residents will be responsible for disposal of the debris at their own expense,” he said. The clean up in The Village began on Oct. 28 with emergency contracts to clear streets of limbs. That effort took three days to complete. The city competitively bid storm debris removal and entered into three contracts. Each of See DEBRIS, Page 9
NHills to sell bonds By Rose Lane Editor The City of Nichols Hills has agreed to pursue the sale of an additional $7.8 million in General Obligation Bonds by advertising for bids. Voters approved the bond issue on Feb. 13, 2019. Of the $7.8 million, $3,019,000 is earmarked for street improvements, $2.989,000 for improvements to the city’s sanitary sewer system, $630,000 for parks, $730,000 for Public Works facility upgrades and $112,000 for improvements to the Police Department. City Attorney John Williams said the bids are set to be opened on Dec. 8, the day of the council’s next meeting. He said this will allow the See NHILLS, Page 9
Judy Love to receive Lifetime Leadership Award The Societies of Oklahoma City University will honor Judy Love as the 2021 recipient of the Societies Lifetime Servant Leadership Award at the annual Awards of Excellence luncheon April 22, 2021. This award recognizes a past Societies honoree who is a current member and has shown continued exceptional involvement and service in the nonprofit community and the university. Love was selected after a unanimous selection committee vote due to her efforts in promoting the university’s and Oklahoma City area’s advancement. Her dedication to OCU is unique; with no personal
ties to the university, she stepped into leadership roles simply because of her generous nature. Because of her commitment, Love received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities and Letters from OCU in 2015. “I have worked alongside Judy in several nonprofit efforts but none dearer to me than OCU,” said fellow OCU Societies member Jane Jayroe Gamble. “She believes in OCU as Oklahoma City’s University and in the students that attend. People don’t always see the work that Judy does, but I hope the results are well known.” See SOCIETIES, Page 2
JUDY LOVE
Fetrow new president of Heritage Hall as Bramble retires
AARON FETROW
GUY BRAMBLE
The Heritage Hall Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Aaron Fetrow as president of Heritage Hall, effective July 1, 2021. Fetrow succeeds President Guy Bramble, who will retire June 30, 2021, after leading the Heritage Hall community for 33 years.
Fetrow comes to Heritage Hall from Roanoke College (Salem, Va.) where he has served as vice president for resource development, vice president for student affairs, and dean of students. He holds a doctorate of jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law (Knoxville, Tenn.), a master
Red Andrews needs volunteers Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner will be held at satellite locations throughout the city. There will be no indoor dining. All food will be packaged in to-go boxes, delivered to your car along with toys for children, Mary Blankenship Pointer, board secretary/treasurer, said. Each year, members of the Red Andrews family, local community leaders and event volunteers serve warm meals and provide toys for those in need – a holiday tradition that has continued since the 1940s. The event is free and open to the
public. “Last year we fed approximately 7,000 people and gave away thousands of toys and coats,” Pointer said. “The Red Andrews’ Christmas Dinner is our gift to the community.” But, due to the economic environment, the needs are greater this year than ever, she said. As always, the community is stepping up to help. “It has been incredible to witness Oklahomans working together in the spirit of serving our neighbors,” See DINNER, Page 7
of arts in history from Truman State University (Kirksville, Mo.), and a bachelor of science in history from Manchester University (North Manchester, IN). Fetrow’s selection follows a comprehensive national search led by the highly regarded independent school consultant, The
Education Group (TEG). A leading candidate throughout the search process, Fetrow garnered the enthusiastic recommendation of the school’s presidential search committee and was unanimously supported by the Board. See HERITAGE, Page 2
FRIDAY’s
Dog of the Week This is Little Red Lee and he is a 12-year-old Yorkie-Poo. He loves to chase squirrels, go on walks and watch OU football. Little Red’s parents are Dallas and Melinda Lee and his grandparents are Carol and Mac Troy. Email Dog, Cat and Baby of the Week photos with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions used in the order they are received.
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