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Mo Anderson and Jane Jayroe were two of many Fridaylanders who enjoyed holiday parties last year. The two are at a girl party hosted by Judy Love, Susan Johnston and Barbara Brou. For more, see Pages B1, B2 & B6.
The latest looks in fashion are available locally, too. Page 9.
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With new year, Village is not dropping the ball on progress By Ashley Haley Staff Writer
By Rose Lane Editor The theme of the 2020 Winter Ball won’t be revealed until the 400 guests all dressed in black and white tie walk through the doors of the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club on Jan. 25. “The invitation is the first hint of the ball's theme,” committee member Sally Starling said. “Painted by Susan McPherson, this invitation can be opened up so you look through the windows of a loggia at an ocean scene. The theme will be continued in the flowers and decorations at the country club and the evening’s food.” Karen Browne is the chairman of the Winter Ball and Connell Branan is her co-chairman. They lead a group of 40 members who have
hazardous waste management. The appointment was announced by NLC President Joe Buscaino, council member, Los Angeles, Calif. “What an honor, as a newly elected City Councilman, to have been chosen to sit on this committee,” Graham said. “I will not take this opportunity for granted. I look forward to serving and representing
With the new year now in progress, The Village City Council is discussing plans for 2020, which include possible Embark bus routes in the city and solidified TIF project plans. During a regular Jan. 6 meeting, the council talked about the possibility of a bus route in the city. This came after Mayor Cathy Cummings and Vice Mayor David Bennett met with Embark officials. City manager Bruce Stone said when he spoke with Embark representatives last year, they proposed an option that would bring a dedicated bus and driver to The Village. The bus would travel from Penn Avenue to Britton Road and circle around every 30 minutes. But the council decided to forgo the plan because of the costs. “We’re trying to work on a less expensive bus route through The Village,” Cummings said. “We’re trying to get some different options on the table.” She said the possible route would be short. For example, the bus would go past the library and the YMCA and travel to May Avenue. The bus would also only make a few stops a day, as councilman Sonny Wilkinson said the goal is to help residents travel to various places outside of The Village, rather than just through the city. Cummings said they will meet with Embark again next week to get a price estimate for the three-mile bus route. She also has plans to meet with the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) to see if any grants are available to help fund the plan if the council decides to move forward. The council also discussed the need to solidify plans for the proposed TIF project. The project is primarily focused on the corner of The Village near Hefner Road and Penn Avenue and it includes new signage, a park, playground, art walk, dog park, walking paths, town center and much more. The design would also reduce the number of lanes on Vineyard Boulevard to provide pedestrian paths away from street traffic. The proposed design is estimated at almost $9 million,
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Winter Ball Chairman Karen Browne and Co-Chairman Connell Branan have led a committee of 40 for the past two years to plan the Jan. 25 event.
spent the last two years planning this special event, Starling said.
Other committee chairmen include Carol Joullian, treasurer; Julie Hall, co-
treasurer; Sally Lenz, secretary; Susan See BALL, Page 3
Graham named to national board
ADAM GRAHAM
Adam Graham, The Village councilman, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2020 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving air quality, water quality, energy policy, national wetlands policy, noise control and solid and
McGuinness senior is co-author of published astrophysics research paper Bishop McGuinness senior Katherine Hill has really reached for the stars as she was the lead author of a published astrophysics research paper. Her co-authors were two astronomers from the University of Notre Dame and one from the University of Washington. Katherine’s love for the cosmos began at a tender young age. She read about the celestial realm’s sacred importance to ancient civilizations and gazed from her backyard into the night sky, marveling
at the constellations and their mythological connections. She was also fascinated to learn about the expansion of the universe. That expansion, scientifically demonstrated in the 1920s, serves as a profound metaphor for Katherine’s quest to expand her mind and ponder her place in God’s creation. In 2018 Katherine took part in a summer astronomy program at See PAPER, Page 7
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STRESSED It’s much more than dessert spelled backward It might surprise you to learn that biological stress is a fairly recent discovery. It wasn't until the late 1950s that endocrinologist Hans Selye first identified and documented stress. Symptoms of stress existed long before Selye, but his discoveries led to new research that has helped millions cope with stress. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 ways to relieve stress. ••• Listen to music If you're feeling overwhelmed by a stressful situation, try taking a break and listening to relaxing music. Playing calm music has a positive effect on the brain and body, can lower blood pressure, and reduce cortisol, a hormone linked to stress. We recommend cello master Yo-Yo Ma playing Bach, but if classical really isn’t your thing, try listening to ocean or nature sounds. It may sound cheesy, but they have similar relaxing effects to music. ••• Talk it out with a friend When you’re feeling stressed, take a break to call a friend and talk about your problems. Good relationships with friends and loved ones are important to any healthy lifestyle. They’re especially important when you're under a lot of stress. A reassuring voice, even for a minute, can put everything in perspective. ••• Talk yourself through it Sometimes calling a friend is not an option. If this is the case, talking calmly to yourself can be the next best thing. Don’t worry about seeming crazy — just tell yourself why you're stressed out, what you have to do to complete the task at hand, and most importantly, that everything will be okay. ••• Eat right Stress levels and a proper diet are closely related. When we’re overwhelmed, we often forget to eat well and resort to using sugary, fatty snack foods
as a pick-me-up. Try to avoid sugary snacks and plan ahead. Fruits and vegetables are always good, and fish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce the symptoms of stress. A tuna sandwich really is brain food. ••• Laugh it off Laughter releases endorphins that improve mood and decrease levels of the stresscausing hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Laughing tricks your nervous system into making you happy. Our suggestion: watch some classic Monty Python skits like “The Ministry of Silly Walks.” Those Brits are so hilarious, you’ll soon be cracking up, rather than cracking up. ••• Drink tea A large dose of caffeine causes a short-term spike in blood pressure. It may also cause your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to go into overdrive. Instead of coffee or energy drinks, try green tea. It has less than half the caffeine of coffee and contains healthy antioxidants, as well as theanine, an amino acid that has a calming effect on the nervous system. ••• Be mindful Most of the tips we’ve suggested provide immediate relief, but there are also many lifestyle changes that can be more effective in the long run. The concept of “mindfulness” is a large part of meditative and somatic approaches to mental health and has become popular recently. From yoga and tai chi to meditation and Pilates, these systems of mindfulness incorporate physical and mental exercises that prevent stress from becoming a problem. Try joining a class. ••• Exercise (even for a minute) Exercise doesn't necessarily mean power lifting at the gym or training for a marathon. A short walk around the office or
simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation. Getting your blood moving releases endorphins and can improve your mood almost instantaneously. ••• Sleep better Everyone knows stress can cause you to lose sleep. Unfortunately, lack of sleep is also a key cause of stress. This vicious cycle causes the brain and body to get out of whack and only gets worse with time. Make sure to get the doctorrecommended seven to eight hours of sleep. Turn the TV off earlier, dim the lights, and give yourself time to relax before going to bed. It may be the most effective stress buster on our list. ••• Breathe easy The advice “take a deep breath” may seem like a cliché, but it holds true when it comes to stress. For centuries, Buddhist monks have been conscious of deliberate breathing during meditation. For an easy three- to fiveminute exercise, sit up in your chair with your feet flat on the floor and hands on top of your knees. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply, concentrating on your lungs as they expand fully in your chest. While shallow breathing causes stress, deep breathing oxygenates your blood, helps center your body, and clears your mind. ••• Learn more about stress relief Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn't mean you should ignore it. Too much untreated stress can cause potentially serious physical and mental health problems. The good news is that in many cases, stress is manageable. With some patience and a few useful strategies, you can reduce your stress, whether it's family stress or stress at the workplace. Source: www.healthline.com.
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OKC FRIDAY goes on vacation To the UK Allen and Debbie Clark celebrated their 47th anniversary in the UK and Scotland. Featured behind them is Edinburgh Castle. Be sure to pack OKC FRIDAY when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday. com.
To Philly Rita Aragon with OKC FRIDAY from in front of Liberty Hall in Philadelphia, Penn. “Having spent 30 years in the ‘liberty’ business, I’m enjoying the seat of our nation’s liberty,” she said.
GRAHAM From Page 1 not only my constituents, but all who’s jurisdiction the committee serves.” As a committee member, Graham will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and
towns before Congress, with the administration and at home. “NLC’s federal advocacy committees ensure policymakers in Washington understand the most pressing issues facing local communities,” Buscaino said. “I am proud to have Adam Graham join NLC's Energy, Environment and Natural
BALL From Page 1 McPherson, invitations; Kathy Brown, decorations and arrangements; Leigh Bentley, guest list; Sody Clements, invitation delivery; Sherrie Kite, Menu; Aimee Harlow, entertainment; Marilyn Meade, reservations and seating; and
VILLAGE From Page 1 according to the TIF design report on The Village website. Last year, many citizens asked the council to consider changing the proposed project based on the age demographic of the residents who live in the area where the project will be located. At the council meeting, Mayor Cummings said she planned to meet with the group, who wanted to make specific changes to the project. The council also planned to get together and decide whether or not to officially change the project plans and present them to the public. “Before we do any preparations or make any changes, let’s go back and look at our vision again,” said Councilman Bubba Symes. “We can look
To Tel Aviv Above: Kathy Crout visits the new US Embassy in Jerusalem Israel that President Trump moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem this year.
Resources committee on behalf of his residents. Together, with a team of local officials from across the country, we will strengthen the federal local partnership, and ultimately create stronger cities, towns and villages.” The leadership of this year’s committee will consist of Chairman TJ Cawley,
Seyan Hefner, archives. The Winter Ball Committee named Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center as the beneficiary of the 2020 Ball. The Oklahoma City Symphony, the precursor to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Allied Arts have been past beneficiaries of the Winter Ball. Cocktails are at 7 p.m., with dinner to follow at 8 p.m.
at it and decide whether we want to make a presentation or redo it or not.” The new year also brings possible changes to The Village City Council as council seats representing Wards 2, 4
and 5 will be open for an election. Wards 4 and 5 will be open for a two-year term and Ward 2 will be open for a one-year term. The filing period to run for the city council is set for Feb. 2628.
mayor, Morrisville, N.C., Vice Chairman Chantia Lewis, alderwoman, Milwaukee, Wisc., and Vice Chairman Ellen Smith, Councilmember, Oak Ridge, Tenn. For more information on NLC’s federal advocacy committees, visit www.nlc.org/ advocacy/committees.
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Sports Weekly BASKETBALL ROUNDUP | PANTHERS AT PC INVITATIONAL; CHARGER GIRLS AT WEATHERFORD
McGuinness Classic highlights tourney weekend PUTNAM CITY INVITATIONAL Boys Bracket Thursday, Jan. 10 Game 1: Heritage Hall vs Muskogee, 11:30 a.m. Game 2: Putnam City vs. N. Texas United, 2:30 p.m. Game 3: PC North vs. OKC Storm, 5:30 p.m. Game 4: Tulsa Union vs. PC West, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Game 5: G1 Loser vs. G2 Loser, 3:30 p.m. Game 6: G3 Loser vs. G4 Loser, 6:30 p.m. Game 7: G3 Winner vs. G4 Winner, 5 p.m. Game 8: G1 Winner vs. G2 Winner, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 7th Place: G5 Loser vs. G6 Loser, 10 a.m.. Consolation: G5 Winner vs. G6 Winner, 11:30 a.m. 3rd Place: G7 Loser vs. G8 Loser, 2:30 p.m. Championship: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner, 5:30 p.m. Note: All games played at Putnam City High School.
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The 60th Annual McGuinness Classic highlights a big weekend of tournament action across the state for our Fridayland schools. One of the longest running tournaments in the state, the McGuinness classic field includes the host Irish along with Deer Creek and six other teams. The Antlers opened at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday against Norman North followed by McGuinness taking on Edmond Memorial at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday’s action starts at 2 p.m. with the championship game set for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both PC North squads join the Heritage Hall boys to compete at the Putnam City Invitational. The Chargers faced Muskogee on Thursday at 11:30 p.m., while the Panthers opened against the OKC Storm at 5:30 p.m. at Putnam City. The Panther girls, meanwhile, opened at
10 a.m. Thursday against the OKC Storm. Weekend games start at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Both championship games are set for Saturday, with the girls to start at 4 p.m. followed by the boys around 5:30 p.m. In other tournament action, both the Heritage Hall and John Marshall girls compete at the Weatherford Classic. The Chargers and Bears opened against each other at 4 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday’s games tip off at 10 a.m., with the championship games set for 5:30 and 7 p.m. on Saturday. The McGuinness girls travel southeast for the Ada Nissan/ Byng Winter Classic. Both Harding Charter Prep squads head northeast for the Beggs tournament, while Mount St. Mary is at Noble and Crossings Christian is at Hinton. – By Jason Jewell
McGUINNESS CLASSIC Boys Bracket Thursday, Jan. 10 Game 1: Midwest City vs. Norman, 2 p.m. Game 2: Norman North vs. Deer Creek, 3:30 p.m. Game 3: McGuinness vs. Ed. Memorial, 6 p.m. Game 4: Choctaw vs. Ed. Santa Fe, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Game 5: G1 Loser vs. G2 Loser, 2 p.m. Game 6: G3 Loser vs. G4 Loser, 7:30 p.m. Game 7: G1 Winner vs. G2 Winner, 6 p.m. Game 8: G3 Winner vs. G4 Winner, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 7th Place: G5 Loser vs. G6 Loser, 2 p.m. Consolation: G5 Winner vs. G6 Winner, 3:30 p.m. 3rd Place: G7 Loser vs. G8 Loser, 6 p.m. Championship: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner, 7:30 p.m.
WEATHERFORD CLASSIC Girls Bracket Thursday, Jan. 10 Game 1: Tuttle vs. Weatherford JV, 10 a.m. Game 2: Altus vs. Green Country Defenders, 1 p.m. Game 3: John Marshall vs. Heritage Hall, 4 p.m. Game 4: Weatherford vs. Amarillo Flames, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Game 5: G3 Loser vs. G4 Loser, 10 a.m. Game 6: G1 Loser vs. G2 Loser, 1 p.m. Game 7: G1 Winner vs. G2 Winner, 4 p.m. Game 8: G3 Winner vs. G4 Winner, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 7th Place: G5 Loser vs. G6 Loser, 10 a.m.. Consolation: G5 Winner vs. G6 Winner, 1 p.m. 3rd Place: G7 Loser vs. G8 Loser, 4 p.m. Championship: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner, 7 p.m.
Serving their communities
After competing in the Hoops 4 Hope Classic last weekend, members of the McGuinness basketball teams joined their fellow competitors from Mount St. Mary, Bishop Kelley and host Cascia Hall in volunteering to serve at various organizations around the Tulsa metro area. McGuinness players, from left, Moe Kierl, Rae Crisp, Luke Chansolme, Cy Twombly and Evan Condon team up to serve at Iron Gate which is Tulsa's largest stand-alone soup kitchen and grocery pantry.
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Irish top Holland Hall Facing a pair of ranked teams, McGuinness earned wins over both at the Hoops 4 Hope Classic in Tulsa. The 4A No. 11 Irish (7-2) had three players in double figures in a 53-45 win over Holland Hall last Saturday. Maddie McClurg led the way with 24 points, while Presley Parker scored 17 points and Raegan Crisp added 10 points. McClurg also netted a team-best 23 points in a 54-41 victory against 5A No. 19 Bishop Kelley in the opener on Friday. Mount St. Mary also competed at Hoops 4 Hope, with the Rockets (3-2) suffering a 56-51 overtime loss to host Cascia Hall.
Antler girls win Metro Senior Classic
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McGuinness’ Maddie McClurg (12) scored a teamhigh 24 points in a 53-45 win over Holland Hall last weekend in the Hoops 4 Hope Classic.
ANTLERS CLIP WESTMOORE Deer Creek opened the new year by cruising to a 72-47 win over Westmoore last Friday night. Angel Scott led the Class 6A No. 2 Antlers (8-2) with 16 points and Skylar Vann chipped in 15 points. KNIGHTS EDGE CHARGERS
Crossings Christian posted a 46-43 victory against Fridayland rival Heritage Hall last Friday. Ashlyn Darter and Camden Furnish led the way with 15 points each for the Knights (3-4). Mace Moore paced the Chargers (2-7) with 13 points, while Saifa Salim chipped in 10 points.
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Holland Hall clips Irish Last weekend, McGuinness got a mixed bag from its trip to Tulsa with a 11 record at the Hoops 4 Hope Classic at Cascia Hall. The 4A No. 8 Irish (6-3) suffered a 62-28 loss last Saturday to 4A No. 4 Holland Hall, behind eight points from Jason Nolan. Three players scored in double figures as McGuinness opened on Friday with a 70-67 overtime win over Bishop Kelley. Luke Chansolme
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netted 17 points, while Cooper Bates had 15 points and Ford Collier added 12 points. Mount St. Mary also competed at Hoops 4 Hope with the Rockets (3-1) posting a 67-47 win over host Cascia Hall. CHARGERS FALL TO KNIGHTS Heritage Hall endured a rough start to the unofficial second half of the season with a 68-50 loss at Fridayland rival Crossings Christian last Friday night. Jack Spanier paced the Class 4A No. 2 Chargers (7-4) with 12 points.
MILLWOOD ROUTS CYCLONES Casady had its hands full with 3A No. 1 Millwood as the Cyclones took a 59-47 loss last Friday night. P.J. Mitchell-Johnson led the way with 24 points and D.J. Freeman grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds to go along with eight points. ANTLERS EDGE WESTMOORE Deer Creek was the only other Fridayland team in action last Friday. The Antlers (3-4) pulled off a 59-51 victory over Westmoore.
Keyed by three runner-up individual finishes and three relay titles, the Deer Creek girls swimming team won the Metro Senior Classic last weekend at Mitch Park in Edmond. Olivia Lounsbery claimed a silver medal in the 100-yard breaststroke and third in the 200 freestyle for the Antlers. Kenadie DeYoung also was second in the 50 freestyle and third in the 100 freestyle, while Eastyn DeYoung was runner-up in the 200 individual medley and fifth in the 100 breaststroke. Two other Antlers also captured bronze medals, with Halle McFarlane taking third in the 50 freestyle and fourth in the 100 freestyle and Addy Hawthorne earning third in the 100 freestyle. Others finishing fifth included Grace Anthony in the 50
freestyle, Grace Davis in the 200 IM and Jillian Hull in the 100 freestyle. The Antlers also swept all three relays with wins in the 200 medley, 200 and 400 freestyle events. Jate Anusornpanich paced the Antler boys with a pair of gold medals. The junior won the 50 freestyle and edged out teammate Drew Knotts for gold in the 100 backstroke. Knotts captured the 100 butterfly title, while Rune Harth finished eighth in the 100 breaststroke. The trio, along with Tyler Manharth, also took gold in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays. Both McGuinness squads also competed in the Metro Senior Classic. Tory Whitbeck paced the Irish girls with a gold medal in the 100 butterfly and a silver in the 100
backstroke. Sara Lau took fourth in the 100 breaststroke. The Irish also finished second in the 200 freestyle relay. Max Bunnag led the McGuinness boys with a silver medal in the 100 breastroke. David Hernandez medaled in two events, including a third-place finish in the 100 butterfuly and fourth place in the 100 breaststroke. Jack Turk also took third in the 200 freestyle, while Jacob Moad finished fourth in both the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke and Holden Husbands was fourth in the 50 freetyle. McGuinness won both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays and were second in the 200 medley relay. Casady’s Eddy Lu also finished fourth in the 200 IM and 500 freestyle for the Cyclones.
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CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS
Jan. 11 • Josh Abbott Band
Josh Abbot Band will be live in concert at The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave. Doors open at 7 pm.
Jan. 11 • Laredo
Laredo performs at the Historic Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
Jan. 13 • The Floozies
The Floozies Perform at the Historic Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City at 9 pm, doors open at 8 pm.
HOME + GARDEN
Jan. 17-19 • Home+Garden Show
Let your ideas grow at the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show at the State Fair Park. Three days only to shop, compare and save with hundreds of experts. From kitchens and baths to landscaping and more, don’t miss the Oklahoma City Home and Garden Show. Jan. 17: 12 - 9 pm, Jan. 18: 10 am 9 pm, Jan. 19: 10 am - 6 pm.
BIKES AND BEER
Jan. 16 • Best of British Tour
You can experience British motorcycling as Triumph Motorcycles and Eurotek Oklahoma City host an unforgettable evening at Anthem Brewing Company, LLC from 6 – 10 pm. Enjoy a VIP preview of Triumph's stunning new 2020 model lineup while enjoying appetizers, cash bar and live music by Sam Pace. Each guest will receive one free drink ticket and have the
Jan. 31 • Warhol and the West
Warhol and the West is the first museum exhibition to fully explore Andy Warhol’s love of the West represented in his art, movies, attire, travel and collecting. Developed in a partnership with The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Ga. and the Tacoma Art Museum, Warhol and the West presents the full range of Western imagery Warhol produced. New scholarship examines how Warhol’s Western work merges the artist’s portrayal of celebrities with his interest in cowboys, American Indians and other western motifs. His work in the Western genre is immediately recognizable, impressive, daring, inspirational and sometimes confrontational. This body of work furthers our understanding of how the American West infiltrates the public’s imagination through contemporary art and popular culture. Exhibit is at the Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum from 10 am to 5 pm.
opportunity to stamp their own shop towel. This event is free to attend, but you must register to get on the guest list. Space at each party is extremely limited, so reserve your spot today at triumphontour.com. Anthem Brewing Company is located at 417 Hudiburg Circle, Ste C, Oklahoma City, OK 73108.
COMEDY
Jan. 10-12 • Jay Pharoah
You don't want to miss out on all of the laughs at the Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California Ave. Jay Pharoah, of SNL fame, performs stand-up.
Jan. 16-19 • Drew Lynch
See Drew Lynch’s stand-up at the Bricktown Comedy Club from Jan. 16-19.
THIS WEEKEND
Jan. 10-12 • OKC Boat & RV Show
The OKC Boat & RV Show is back at the State Fair Park Jan. 1012 in 3 buildings. Check out Oklahoma based wineries/vineyards and local beer artisans. Kid’s activities
are held in the Pavilion. More info okcboatandrvshow.com.
Jan. 11 • Classics 5
You don't want to miss the incredible OKC Philharmonic performance of "Minimalism in a New World" on Jan. 11 at the Civic Center Music Hall at 8 pm. Get your tickets today.
SAVE THE DATE
March 12 • Home Dedication
Habitat for Humanity is having its 1,000th home dedication at 10 am at 8121 NW 74th St. in OKC. Gov. Stitt will be there to support Habitat with this huge milestone.
OKC THUNDER
HOME GAMES
Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave.
Saturday, Jan. 11 • Los Angeles Lakers 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 15 • Toronto Raptors 7:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 • Miami Heat 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 • Portland Trail Blazers 8:00 p.m.
20 Years of Oklahoma Films
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appy New Year. I hope you enjoyed my series of top ten lists to end the decade. It was exciting to see two of my top four films from 2019, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917, win Golden Globes for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. As we get closer to the Academy Awards, I’ll discuss the other films likely to take home Oscar gold. The deadCenter Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020. To kick things off, deadCenter is presenting two free programs of Oklahoma made short films this Sunday, January 12. The screenings will take place at 2 pm and 4:30 pm at Rodeo Cinema, the new art house movie theater in Stockyard City. deadCenter was founded by brothers Jayson Floyd and Justan Floyd to gather Oklahoma filmmakers to share their films and learn from each other. During the past twenty years, deadCenter has grown into an international festival attracting filmmakers from all fifty states and several foreign countries. And yet, every year, the most popular screenings at the festival are still the Okie Shorts programs that features
films made in Oklahoma by Oklahoma filmmakers. The Oklahoma short films screening this Sunday are divided into two categories, Okie Portraits and Okie Journeys. The slightly longer seven films featured in Okie Portraits include the 2005 student film Goodnight Irene from future Sundance winner Sterlin Harjo, a portrait of artist Steven Paul Judd called Dig It If You Can, a look at a campus icon Butch: Legend of Langston, an exploration of the impact of our prison population on their families in Grey Matter, and my own film about a boy’s first crush told through dance called SWIRL. Okie Journeys include twelve very short films from outstanding local filmmakers, including Cacky Meade, Brent Ryan Green, Kyle Roberts, Rogelio Almeida, and Yousef Kazemi. Both screenings will be followed by discussions with the filmmakers and are free and open to the public. Later in January, deadCenter will continue its 20th anniversary
celebration with their annual winter dance party called Glitter Ball. Glitter Ball was founded by former deadCenter Executive Director Melissa Scaramucci to honor her 40th birthday by raising $40,000 for the organization. Since the beginning, the party has included live performances, dancers, singers, artists, filmmakers and more to create a carnival like atmosphere. This year, the party will be held inside the art installation by Factory Obscura on 9th street just off Broadway, ensuring more excitement and visual splendor than ever before. deadCenter is also using the occasion of their anniversary to honor four outstanding individuals with the 2020 Vision Award. Honorees include Sharon Ray, founder and director of the Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma’s longest running film festival; Abby Kurin, Director of the Tulsa Office of Film Music Arts and Culture; and Jayson and Justan Floyd, the filmmaking brothers who founded the deadCenter Film Festival in 2001. For more information on the free screenings of the Glitter Ball dance party, please visit deadcenterfilm.org.
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Gov. Stitt talks hunting, fishing with Outdoor Oklahoma Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is a lifelong hunter and angler. He cares deeply about conservation and the wise use of the state’s natural resources and he realizes the tremendous impact outdoor activities have on the state’s economy. The governor shared these insights and others in a recent interview with Outdoor Oklahoma magazine and tv show, both produced by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “Oklahoma is such a diverse state when it comes to outdoor opportunities,” Stitt said. “I want
to make Oklahoma a Top 10 state that ensures Oklahomans and sportsmen alike can continue to enjoy our rich wildlife and outdoor opportunities.” “We have bighorn sheep and antelope in the Panhandle, black bears in the southeast and pheasant and quail across the state. We also have elk in Oklahoma and obviously some world-class deer hunting. We are one of only a couple of states left that actually has a growing hunting population and our hunting license numbers are increasing.” The governor’s interview
appears in the Nov/Dec 2019 issue of Outdoor Oklahoma, celebrating its 75th year of continuous publication as the official Wildlife Department magazine. A new Outdoor Oklahoma TV episode features Stitt, along with Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, as it examines the Wildlife Department’s black bear research and offers advice for residents or visitors to Oklahoma’s black bear country. The show can be viewed anytime at the Outdoor Oklahoma YouTube channel. New episodes scheduled to air in the coming weeks will feature the latest on
quail research projects and the story of two hunters who embarked on an unusual quest that took them to places all across Oklahoma. Now in its 45th year airing on OETA, the state’s educational television network, Outdoor Oklahoma gives viewers highquality programs that celebrate the Wildlife Department’s programs and successes and highlighting the abundance of outdoor opportunities across the state. The show also airs on RSU TV in Claremore and on several low-power TV stations in Guthrie, Stillwater and Enid.
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CSHS sparks interest in computer science at the Hall H eritage Hall Upper School quietly made history in September, becoming the first school in Oklahoma to establish a chapter of the Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS). Governed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), the CSHS aims to encourage and support secondary students’ enthusiasm for computer science, as well as honor academic excellence and promote service. According to Heritage Hall Director of Academic Technology and Innovation and society faculty sponsor Ami Steelman, establishing a CSHS chapter was a logical step in expanding the School’s STEAM-based offerings. “The STEAM subjects of science, technology, engineering,
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art/design, and math permeate every aspect of our digital, interconnected world,” Steelman said. “Virtually every area of academic study and occupational field can be enhanced by computer science.” “When students study computer science, they build computational thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and other skills that will benefit them in any educational and career path they choose. Computer science isn’t just for students with an interest in programming; it’s for everyone.”
PAPER From Page 1 Notre Dame, making observations with the university telescope and collaborating with professional astronomers. HILL Among them was astrophysics researcher Colin Littlefield, who hopes to foster Katherine’s passion into an academic endeavor and perhaps a subsequent career. Through many hours of correspondence and Facetime calls, Littlefield taught Katherine
Heritage Hall Computer Science Honor Society members Caden Wells, Joe Washington, Logan Longacre, David Maella, and Ryder Bates.
Through its local honor society chapters, CSTA hopes not only to engage students from across the country who are already participating in computer science, but to also raise awareness about the importance and bene-
advanced physics, stellar life cycles and computer coding. For the paper, Katherine analyzed approximately 100,000 brightness measurements of a star system collected over an 80-day span by the Kepler Space Telescope. The system she studied is an example of a polar, a “variable” binary star that cyclically brightens and dims as its strongly magnetic white dwarf pulls matter gravitationally from a donor companion. In “The Intriguing Polar EU Cancri in the Eyes of Kepler K2” (available at www.bmchs.org/hill), Katherine argues the data suggest a “magnetic siphon” mass transfer that differs significantly
fits of this discipline to students who may not have considered courses in the subject – students like senior Logan Longacre, who was hooked after taking AP Computer Science Principles her junior year. “Computer science
from what is typically observed in polars. Katherine’s paper is published in arXiv, an online forum where it is undergoing peer review. She is considering Notre Dame and Georgetown University for her continued studies, among other prestigious institutions. In the meantime, she shares her love of the cosmos with the school’s science teachers and other faculty and with her fellow members of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club. Katherine is the fifth of six Hill children to attend Bishop McGuinness. She is the daughter of Shannon and David Hill.
Deadline approaching for Fleming Scholars The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is accepting applications for its 2020 Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar Program. Application deadline is Feb. 1. The eight-week summer program allows the state’s top science students to enhance their research skills by gaining hands-on experience in a lab setting alongside some of the top researchers in their fields. High school sen-
iors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, are eligible to apply. Students must be Oklahoma residents at the time of high school graduation to be eligible. The application process includes submission of a long-form essay, letters of recommendation and academic transcripts. Students must be 16 or older to qualify. Once selected, Fleming Scholars are paid and may be eligible for housing.
“This program has provided a springboard for many careers in science and medicine, and there’s really nothing else like it in the state at this stage in a student’s journey,” said Fleming program coordinator Heather Hebert. “This is an opportunity to get experience that cannot be emulated in a classroom setting.” The program is named for Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered
penicillin and also dedicated OMRF’s first building in 1949. Since the inception of the program in 1956, more than 600 Oklahoma students have had the opportunity to work in stateof-the-art labs at OMRF. Two current OMRF vice presidents, Rodger McEver, M.D., and Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., started their research careers as Fleming Scholars. For application information, visit omrf.org/fleming.
Two are named to Dean’s List
Laila Karim, of Oklahoma City, and Mary Puls, of Nichols Hills, achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Fall 2019 semester.
Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University home of the October
22, 2020 Presidential Debate, the third and final in the election season is made up of nearly 8,500 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries.
has taught me important skill sets to accomplish goals, solve problems, and complete tedious tasks,” Longacre said. “I have connected with an entire community and developed numerous friendships.” Longacre’s new-
found passion for the subject led her to help form and become president of Heritage Hall’s first CSHS. “Although new, this organization has already made a huge impact on my educational experience, both academically and personally, and has given me many positive takeaways,” Longacre said. As part of her presidential duties, Longacre worked with Steelman on obtaining a Computer Science Education Week outreach grant through CSTA and Google. The grant allowed the CSHS to host Coding and Cookies, an event held in December to give CSHS members an opportunity to showcase their programming skills and to highlight how engaging and fun computer science can be.
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OPINION OUR STAND “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.
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Looking forward to a brighter future for Oklahoma’s children By Joe Dorman CEO, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy As we step into a new year, and debatably a new decade depending upon who you ask if decades start with a 0 year or a 1, we at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy are looking for a brighter future for Oklahoma’s children. This is not only the tag line for our new desktop calendars, but also for our feeling that this will be the year when we truly begin to turn things in a new direction for our state. This optimism comes from several factors which we will be facing as a state, and also a few challenges that we each will need to hold ourselves accountable to be better.
Starting with the challenges, we are facing a hostile election year when the rancor at the state and federal level generally stoops to a low point in civility. While we may or may not like who currently holds an office or might see improved opportunities in their challengers, it is important to keep the conversation at a respectful level. In other words, when debating about politics, do not behave in a way that you would punish your children for acting similarly. A definite challenge with a financial advantage for our state will be the tension between the United States and the Middle East. Oil prices jumped and stocks fell on news that a powerful Iranian military leader had been killed in a strike authorized by the United States last week, ratcheting up geopolitical tensions in a region that supplies around 25 percent of the world’s oil and threatening to disrupt global supply. That result led oil prices to surge to more than $70 per barrel, which creates a greater demand for local oil. Oklahoma’s portion of the state budget dependent upon this commodity was written last year to be based on $54.23 per barrel. While other areas might see a decline, this increase, if long term, will provide additional revenue for lawmakers to help fill in gaps with areas of need. A positive we see is the opportunity presented by the US Census. If Oklahoma
improves our population count, there is a chance to restore a Congressional seat by taking one from a larger state like California. This also improves the resources coming to our state from the federal government, so more funding for road, bridges and schools. The strongest positive we envision is legislators working on critical youth areas from our legislative agenda, such as improving economic opportunities for working Oklahoma families, reducing inappropriate suspensions for students who instead need counseling, and providing state agencies the resources to allow them to correctly list tribal students by their specific nation rather than simply as a Native American classification (this allows for increased opportunities for schools and tribal governments to apply for grants to assist their youth). We also applaud the bipartisan effort to increase the age for wearing a seatbelt in a car to older than age 8, as we are the only state in the nation that low. We also have a First Lady who has made it her priority to improve mental health opportunities and reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences for our state’s youth. OICA will remain steadfast in our work at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Please go to oica.org to sign up to receive our action alerts about legislation so you can contact lawmakers directly and be a part of this positive vision for 2020 in Oklahoma.
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iggling out of control was on the menu for Sunday brunch when Toby and Phil Walker hosted a gorgeous party for friends at the Metro. Sitting with Anne and Barry Gray and Inda and John Burchfield turned into a delightful bunch of silliness, which I insist, was not fueled by the Bloody Marys. Those people just have hilarious stories! Others having just as good a time were Patty and Roland Tague, Beth and Jim Hammack, Jane and Jim White, Helen and Pat Dailey, Marilyn and Jim Case, Sue and Gary Homsey and Diana and Jeff Beeler. Toby and Phil are the most wonderful hosts and made their way around the room (the restaurant was closed for them) checking on all of us – but all we did was laugh. And eat. • Putting on hats and boas at the photo booth were the smiling young women wearing six-inch heels, slim-fitting pants, Christmas sweaters and jewelry. Lest you think, “Oh, those spoiled brats!” contrast that with my photo. An entire wall was stacked with great presents from these women for children who otherwise wouldn’t have a mem-
orable Christmas. The theme of giving was front and center when Elyse Hatcher and Amy Bankhead invited girlfriends to their annual Candy and Cocktails party. Carrying multiple toys was commonplace as the stacks grew larger. Munching on tea sandwiches and cookies were Darci Dillard, Wiley Hugos, Amy Maguire, Betsy Berry, Stacy Voegeli, Tamara Herman, Vionette Dunn and Julie Hall. Filling little decorative bags with choices from the probably forty varieties of candy were Teresa Moinette, Whitney Watkins, Tanya Turner, Aimee Harlow, Linda Carpenter, Janet Peoples, Marran Ogilvie, Karen Ingram, Kanela Huff and Bebe MacKellar. • Treating friends to a glorious holiday open house were Carolyn and John Coffey. Guests were Elizabeth and Troy Wilson, Kay and Gates Oliver, Barbara and George Dahnke, Carri Bell (Bruce was under-the-weather), Gracie Moyers,
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Hosts Toby and Phil Walker with Patty Tague during a brunch to kick off the holiday festivities.
Karen and Earl Ingram, Dee Hessel, Judy and Guy Liebman, Patsy and Wes Lucas, Gale and Jim Askins and Susan and John Dobson. • At the Member’s party at OKC Golf & Country Club, I commented on Terri and Andy Hubbard’s precious Christmas card where they and the wiggly adorable grandchildren are clothed in forms of similar pjs. I commented, “Andy had on a backward ball cap and red knee socks.” Terri sighed and admitted, “There is a reason for the knee socks. Apparently, I got him women’s pajamas and we had to get innovative.” • Top contender for Husband of the Year, though, is J.R. Homsey. Seems he couldn’t sleep and got up, wandering around the
house at 4 a.m. Just nothing to do. He saw all the garlands, ornaments and stuff waiting in boxes to be used, so he just decorated the whole Christmas tree. When he brought Patsy her coffee in bed the next morning, just imagine her “purrrr” when he told her the job was complete. Think he’ll like the Maserati she needs to stuff in his Christmas stocking this year? • Seems like there are other contenders for the above honor. Jan Smith said husband Richard had a closet made and a rolling platform so that the tree, fully decorated could just roll back into its closet after use. Bet you readers have stellar hubbies also, I just need to ask around. • It just wouldn’t be
Leslie Russell and sis Elyse Hatcher watch friends filling candy bags.
Marron Ogilvie and hostess Amy Bankhead watch the "toy stack" grow with gifts for children..
the holidays if we couldn’t drop in to join Judy Love, Susan Johnston and Barbara Brou for a girls’ get-together. Their merry invitation has morphed into something even more fun each year, with matching outfits and this year holding a variety of Santa characters.
Judy’s home epitomizes the spirit of the season, and friends catch up in the warmth of it all. I got to talk with Yvette Fleckinger, Sherri Russell, Terri Cooper, Polly Nichols, Joan Frates, Sherry Rhodes and Katie See JOY, Page B6
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Guests mingle and jingle at party Dr. Stephen Prescott, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, center, and his wife Susan, hosted the President’s Christmas Party at OMRF. Board member Carl Edwards, left, and his wife Susan Edwards, right, thank Prescott for the invitation. Above: Ragon Gentry, Anne Gilliland and Kelly Gentry support OMRF. At right: Gayle and Richard Parry with OMRF Creative Director Jenny Lee. - Photos by Rose Lane
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Sieker - Neuberger Katherine Anne Neuberger and Justin Daniel Sieker were married Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. The Reverend Richard Stansberry officiated. A 2010 graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Katie is a CPA and currently employed at EY in Dallas as an Assurance Senior. She graduated from Texas Christian University with an undergraduate degree in Accounting in 2014 and a Masters of Accounting in 2015. Justin is a 2008
graduate of Rock Canyon High School in Denver, Colorado and works for Moss Adams as a Restructuring Senior Consultant. He graduated from Baylor University with an undergraduate degree in International Business in 2012 and received a MBA from Southern Methodist University in 2017. The bride is the daughter of Chris and Sue (Riley) Neuberger of Oklahoma City. The groom is the son of the late Blake Sieker and Mary (Danielson) Sieker. The couple was attended by their family and friends, including
maid of honor, Claire (Maguire) Tharp and best man, Jeremy Sieker, brother of the groom. Other attendants Andrea Sieker, sister of the groom and Michael and Andrew Neuberger, brothers of the bride. The bride wore an off-white Lea-Ann Belter gown. The bateau-neck gown of silk crepe flowed into a fluted skirt. A full length cape attached from the shoulders completed the look. Her flowers were a grouping of calla lilies gathered by a handkerchief hand-tatted by her Great Grandmother Weinfurter. Wedding details were coordi-
Go Sugar Free in February Bust out your dancing shoes, because here come the Sugar Free Allstars! This Grammyfeatured, family funk super duo from Oklahoma City has been listed as one of Time magazine’s top 12 family music acts in America. They blend elements of soul, rhythm & blues, disco, gospel and New Orleans street parade music to provide a high energy rock show dance party experience
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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. Following is a map showing the property subject to this Application and a depiction of the proposed construction.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance closing to public use a portion of the alley in Block 1, Amended Plat of Blocks A-B-C-D-E-12-3&26, NICHOLS HILLS, will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. The legal description for the portion of the alley to be closed is as follows: A portion of the alleyway of Block One (1) of the AMENDED PLAT OF BLOCKS A-B-C-D-E-1-2-3&26 OF NICHOLS HILLS, recorded in Book 23 of Plats, Page 49, being more particularly described as follows: All that portion of alleyway lying within said Block 1, between the east line of Lot Eleven (11) and Lot Thirty (30), and extending east to the north right-of-way line of N.W. 63rd Street. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. 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.
The 10th day of April, 1999 we buried Megan in Babyland-6-West in the Moore Cemetery on 4th Street. Years went by and everything seemed alright except for the cemetery flooding when it rains. • May 7, 2015, we had rain that flooded the street and the cemetery. • May 9, 2015, I visited the cemetery and Megan’s headstone where it has been for 16 years and found that it wasn’t there. Someone needs to know what has happened. My daughter and I called the City of Moore to notify them that headstones have moved. Nothing seems to be getting done about it. In 2016 the City said they cut down a tree, but I have pictures that say a different story. In 2017 I hired an attorney to help, which got nowhere but left us all stalled, misled and disrespected. • January 16, 2019, we received an admittance to the headstones being moved. • January 18, 2019, red boxes were drawn in the grass where the surveyor marked where the headstones should be. • May 13, 2019, we met with the City Manager to get permission to dig up Megan. • October 17, 2019, we went to court and received a court order to have her dug up. • November 26, 2019, Megan was disinterred.
We feel like there are still more questions to answer than before. To people who have loved ones on the West Side of the Moore Cemetery on 4th Street in Babyland-6West. . . please contact us at (405) 681-8098. Please leave your name and number with a brief message.
Dated this 3rd day of January, 2020. Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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Crossings Community Church invites couples to Jumpstart Your Marriage Jumpstart Your Marriage 2020 will present the Love and Respect Marriage Conference on Friday, Jan. 31, 6:30-9:45 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) and Saturday, Feb. 1, 8:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. (doors open at 8:15 a.m.) at Crossings Community Church, 14600 N. Portland Ave. Jumpstart Your Marriage 2020 features esteemed speaker and marriage expert, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, and his wife of 46 years, Sarah. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally-known public speaker on the topic of marriage, parenting, communication and more. Based on over three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Eggerichs developed the Love and Respect Marriage Conference which he presents to live audiences around the country. This dynamic and
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, and his wife of 46 years, Sarah.
life-changing conference is impacting the world, resulting in the healing and restoration of countless relationships. Dr. Eggerichs has authored 12 books, including the New York Times” bestseller “Love and Respect, which is a
Platinum and Book of the Year award winner, selling over 1.9 million copies. Emerson and his wife Sarah, married since 1973, live in Grand Rapids, Mich. and have three adult children. He is the founder and president of Love and
Respect Ministries. Registration includes childcare, snacks, and breakfast. Crossings members can receive $15 off per person with a promotion code. Contact Lori Bunyar for code at 755-2227. Earlybird pricing is $45 per person and ends Monday, Jan. 20 at 11:59 p.m. Regular pricing is $60 per person and begins Tuesday, Jan. 21. “The powerful truth about love and respect is that the conflicts couples experience are not the root problem,” organizers said. “Come to Jumpstart Your Marriage 2020 and discover a simple truth hidden in plain sight that will help you create harmony and happiness in your marriage – whether you’re currently married or single and preparing for the marriage of a lifetime.” For more information, visit www.crossings.church/event/jum pstart/
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Excursions
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JOY From Page B1 Davis. Returning to the fudge were Linda Rodgers, Lana Lopez, Kim Bruno, Cheryl Hewett, Becky Buchanan and Harolyn Enis – guess I know that, as I was guilty too. Others were Cathy Keating, Alice Dahlgren, Linda Rooker, Sylvia Slater, Penny McCaleb, Terry Neese, Ann Garrett, Dee Harris, Jane Thompson, Linda Whittington, Ann Johnstone, Sharlene Branham, Jane Gamble and Anne Gray. • Patti and Dick Marshall just give the best parties! Everything a guest could want is there. So many vibrant and fun people were included in the frivolity, I saw Rawsie Boyles, Pat Timberlake, Pat and Denny Meacham, Brooke Phillips, Sandy and
David Thomas, Bev Carter, Judy Phillips and Jayne Henline. Other friends around the bounteous buffet table were Judy and Don Garrett, Kay and Gates Oliver, Bette and Jim Mackellar, Anne and Win Holbrook, Gale and Jim Askins and Mary Anne Malone and Charlie Lutz. Warm-hearted Patti and Dick are known for their generosity, and especially to the chorus of feral meows in the neighborhood, which, if you know the Marshalls, bring out some pretty funny stories. Patti has made insulated kitty condos for winter and sets out a kitty buffet every night. Skittish about human contact, the cats look like a rack of fur coats, draping themselves on all manner of pool furniture on the patio. So, feeding this bunch of friends at a party is similar, but no Friskies on the menu.
- Photo by Joy Richardson
Hosts John and Carolyn Coffey invite guests in for their Christmas party.
Susan Johnston, Barbara Brou and Judy Love are all dressed alike for their girl party at Judy Love’s beautiful Nichols Hills home.
Above: Catching up during the girl party are Anne Gray and Nancy Ellis. At left: Deborah Senner and Linda Rooker are in the holiday spirit. - Photos by Rose Lane