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The committee, pictured right, for the Infant Crisis Services’ event, put on another successful and fun evening. Page B1.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt kicks off the fundraiser for the KIPP Charter School, welcoming attendees. Page B2.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 42 • Two Sections • 16 pages February 21, 2020
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Show house boasts a modern design Each Oklahoma City Orchestra League Symphony Show House is unique and the 47th annual one is no exception. The 2020 house, located in west Nichols Hills at 2737 Guilford Lane, boasts a modern spacious design. The house features five bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a luxurious pool. “Once again the region’s top designers will transform this blank canvas into an amazing home to visit,” Orchestra League Director of Communications Joan Bryant said. This year’s show house was built in 2013 and has been remodeled. The show house tour dates are Saturday, May 2, through Sunday, May 17. Julia Hunt is the show house chairman. The design chairman is Tuesday Fay and the designer liaison is J. Mark
The 2020 Oklahoma City Orchestra League Symphony Show House is located at 2737 Guilford Lane.
Taylor. The Orchestra League was founded in 1948 with the mission of educating, enriching and inspiring the community by supporting orchestral music and promoting volunteerism. The league provides financial and volunteer support to the
OKC Philharmonic. Volunteers work all year to support 18 educational programs reaching 35,000 children and adults in the OKC area and beyond. More than just a home tour, the Symphony Show House is a vital source of charitable
Nichols Hills approves drainage fee By Ashley Haley Staff Writer Residents of Nichols Hills will soon pay a monthly drainage fee to address unexpected drainage system problems in the city. The Nichols Hills city council approved the drainage fee at a regular city council meeting after receiving a study about the city’s drainage issues, specifically when heavy rain causes flooding. “We’re talking about issues like whenever there’s a big
rain event and the street is flooding over into yards or more commonly, when landscape irrigation is overloading our drainage system causing the water and endless backup to get into yards,” City Manager Shane Pate said. In the past, Pate said the city had to come up with hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover drainage problems with money that was set aside for other projects. Residents will pay a $3 monthly fee which will be due at the same time as water
bills. The fund will only be used for drainage repairs. There are about 22 other Oklahoma cities which have addressed issues with a monthly fee including Choctaw with a $3 fee, Edmond with a $3 fee, Midwest City with a $2.42 fee and Oklahoma City with a $5.53 fee. Nichols Hills Vice Mayor Sody Clements said the fee is an excellent idea as it gives the city the opportunity to
Societies to honor five women The Societies of Oklahoma City University will honor five outstanding women of Oklahoma during the 32nd annual Awards of Excellence luncheon April 23 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The Societies of Oklahoma City University focuses on recognizing women for outstanding volunteer service in their communities and in the state of Oklahoma. The 2020 honorees are Matilda Clements, Gayle Lucas Semtner, Becky Roten, Kami
Huddleston and Ashley Bowen Murphy. Ann-Clore Duncan and Susan Edwards are the cochairmen of the event. “We look forward to honoring these five outstanding women as we raise dollars to support OCU scholarships and important university programs,” said Duncan. The Societies is the only organization in Oklahoma to honor women for their volunteer careers. In the past 31 years, more than 120 women See OCU, Page 9
fundraising for the OKCPHIL. More than 144 schools are relying on the league and OKCPHIL's programs to keep music alive in their classrooms and allow 10,000 students to attend free concerts each year. For more information contact Lisa Reed at Lisa@okcphil.org.
Fourth of July activities to honor Ann Taylor By Ashley Haley Staff Writer The life of the first female mayor of Nichols Hills, Ann Taylor, will be celebrated at this year’s Fourth of July parade and celebration as the event is to be named in her honor. At a regular city council meeting, Nichols Hills Mayor Steve Goetzinger made a proclamation to officially name the 2020 celebration “The Ann Taylor Fourth of July Parade and Celebration,” which was adopted and approved by the council.
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