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Snowflake Gala set to honor three volunteers Three volunteers are set to be honored during the United Way’s 21st Annual Snowflake Gala, Friday, Feb. 4 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The total of the 2021 United Campaign is also part of the program. The event begins with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. with the formal program and dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. Guests are then welcome to enjoy live music and dancing at 8 p.m. Dr. David J. Schroeder is the Ray Ackerman Leadership Award honoree. He has been repeatedly lauded for his work with the Federal Aviation Administration's Civil Aeromedical Institute. The John and Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Award goes to Clayton I. Bennett. Bennett is the owner of the OKC Thunder and a community leader. Mark Funke is set to receive the Richard A. Clements Liftetime Achievement Award. He is the president and CEO of the Oklahoma Business Roundtable and also a community leader. The attire is cocktail and valet service is available.
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Antlers pull away from Irish in McGuinness Classic Deer Creek’s Camden Laskie (23) skies for a layup as McGuinness’ Graham Tawwater defends during last Saturday’s basketball game at the McGuinness Classic. The Antlers pulled away in the second half for a 7649 win over the host Irish. See Sports, Page 6.
Oklahoma City is one of two areas to join two others as anchor communities for One Small Step, a multiyear effort to help combat toxic polarization one conversation at a time. The national non-profit StoryCorps is sponsoring the initiative. StoryCorps is
Vice Mayor Adam Graham reappointed to National League of Cities’ committee Vice-Mayor Adam Graham has been reappointed to the National League of Cities Energy, See VILLAGE, Page 3
West bound lane of Britton closed for sidewalk construction The outside (north) westbound lane of Britton Road is closed for approximately eight weeks due to the construction of a new, multipath sidewalk from May Avenue to the northbound Lake Hefner Parkway ramp, The
OKC joins in taking One Small Step By Rose Lane Editor
Voters in The Village go to the polls Tuesday, April 5 to elect their city council representatives for Wards 4 and 5. The call for elections was unanimously approved by the City Council at its last meeting. Elections were called to fill the Ward 4 seat formerly held by council member Cathy Cummings. She recently vacated her Ward 4 position to run for Oklahoma County Commission District 3. Mayor Sonny Wilkinson represents Ward 5 and is expected to file for reelection. Council members serve a two-year term beginning May 2. The registered voters of The Village at large elect council members. Candidates must live in the ward for which they are running. “Residents seem to be more eager to run for office in the past five years than prior to that,” said City Manager Bruce Stone. “Incumbents were unopposed more often than not up until a few years ago. I’m not sure why. Changing demographics could be a factor.” Anyone qualified as a voter in their respective Ward may have his or her name placed on the ballot as a candidate for Council Member from their Ward by registering at the Oklahoma County Election Board. The filing period is Feb. 1-3. A $50 filing fee is required.
dedicated to recording, preserving and sharing the stories of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs. California’s Fresno/Central Valley region and OKC join Richmond, Va. and Wichita, Kan. as anchor communities. StoryCorps founder and President Dave
Isay said he hopes that these politically diverse regions can serve as models for other communities, demonstrating what’s possible when people take time to listen to those with whom they disagree. Piloted in 2018, One Small Step brings people with different political See STEP, Page 3
Village City Manager Bruce Stone said. Both eastbound lanes of Britton Road and the center turn lane remain open. Motorists are encouraged to avoid westbound traffic on Britton
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Road west of May, especially during rush hours, Stone said. The lane closure begins at the Masonic Lodge and vehicles are required to merge to one westbound lane at this location, he said.
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Tootsie has been at The Village shelter since Nov. 12, 2021 for no good reason except there isn’t much traffic. She is a fun dog, who likes to play ball and go on walks. She is between 1 and 2 years, waits to be let out to “go” and would love a playmate her size or bigger. Tootsie is 45 pounds. Here, Animal Welfar Officer Kadin Keenom gives Tootsie a hug. To adopt her, call Kadin at (405) 751-0493. Send Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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Beaux Arts King’s Dinner Dance
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Clements hosts Beaux Arts kings Alex Donner Orchestra with Beaux Arts King Robert and Sody Clements. Robert met Alex in May, 2016 in New York City. The Kirkpatrick Foundation and the Donner Foundation were the lead donors to the American Humane Association for an animal rescue vehicle which is based in Oklahoma City. He mentioned that he was an orchestra leader and Robert said that his ideal band would be one similar to Lester Lanin or those from El Morocco, the famous Manhattan nightclub. Donner said that he had worked with Lester Lanin and his band had appeared at El Morocco for a long time.
Meg Salyer, Tom and Linda Klos and Jane Elliott enjoy the Kings Dinner Dance at Oklahoma Contemporary. The theme of the event was based around El Morocco, the famous Manhattan night club, where the Alex Donner Orchestra played often.
Christopher Geiger, Dallas Lee, Carter Moody, Josh McDaniel and Parker Bentley at the King’s Dinner Dance. King Robert Clements said he asked Alex Donner if he had ever played in Oklahoma City and he said they had not. “Fast forward to 2020 and I engaged him for the King's Dinner, which, of course, ended up being postponed,” Robert said. “So, we rescheduled for this year and it finally happened.”
King Robert’s sister-in-law and niece, Kelly and Sody Gentry, attend the event.
The king and his sons: Robert M. Clements, King Robert H. Clements and William Clements.
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Lady golfers The Oklahoma City Ladies Golf Association Nine-Hole Group enjoyed a Christmas party with their husbands. They celebrated Susan Harroz, the nine-hole champion for 2021.John McMillan played the piano and led the group in singing Christmas carols. Michelle Woford is the current president. From left: Penny McCaleb, Penelope Srouji, Patty Brown, Regina Newey, Michelle Woford, Renee Knox, Santa Claus, Erica Lape, Kacky Shelley, Heather Coyle, Stephanie Gray, Allison Dick and Alix Samara.
STEP From Page 1 views together to record a 50minute conversation — not about politics, but about who they are as people. In 2022, StoryCorps is leveraging its free recording tools so that during the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, One Small Step participants have the option to record in person or remotely. With participant permission, interviews are archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. In each anchor community, StoryCorps collaborates with a broad spectrum of local leaders and community organizations to recruit participants, who are then paired with fellow residents of differing perspectives for meaningful, intimate and courageous conversations. 2022 marks the third year that One Small Step has worked in Wichita and Richmond; former One Small Step anchor communities include Shreveport, La. and Birmingham, Ala.
The purpose of One Small Step is to decrease feelings of contempt across political divides and enable Americans to be part of the solution by seeing each other’s humanity. “One Small Step is a moonshot effort to counteract, one conversation at a time, the culture of contempt in this country,” said Isay. “We believe that the communities of Richmond, Wichita, Oklahoma City, and California’s Central Valley can show all Americans what’s possible when we take time to listen to folks with whom we disagree and begin to see each other as human beings again.” Since its founding by Isay in 2003, StoryCorps has perfected a method for helping people feel more connected to each other, increasing hope and reminding them of the inherent worth of every life and every story. Approximately 600,000 Americans have participated in StoryCorps to date, making its archive of recordings at the Library of Congress the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered.
Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee for a third time. Graham was elected to a one-year term for 2022 and will provide strategic direction and guidance for the National League of Cities’ federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor Vince Williams of Union City, GA. Graham is to play a key role among a diverse group of local leaders in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocating on behalf of America’s municipalities before Congress, with the administration and at home, particularly around building sustainable and resilient infrastructure. City’s Bicycle Police Patrol gets two new bikes with more on way City Manager Bruce Stone announced the city has purchased two specialized brand mountain bikes for use on the new bicycle patrol. Three additional bicycles are on order with delivery expected in 18 months. Bicycle Patrol officers are expected to hit the streets soon. The bicycles cost the city $2,099 each plus additional accessories. “The bicycles will be fitted with red and blue lights, siren and a bag
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with police decals,” said Deputy Chief Russ Landon. “Officers have just completed a three-day certification class, and the equipment has been ordered and could be installed in the next week or so.” The city plans to have five bicycle patrol officers when the force is fully operational. All officers volunteered for the special patrol from within the department and are required to complete training and certification before hitting the streets. “Bike patrol receives incentive pay and must patrol on the bicycle a designated number of hours per week,” said Stone. “There must be at least two patrol vehicles on the street before one officer can go on bike patrol. This limits the times the bike patrol can take place. “The council wants officers to establish a rapport with residents to help improve the image of law enforcement,” he said. “The bike patrol puts officers in a position
to interact with residents walking their dogs or working in their yards. The bike program we had in the 90s was successful and well-received by the public.” Police sergeant retires after 22 years on force Village Police Sgt. Chris Mhoon has retired from The Village Police Department after 22 years of service to the community. He was hired in October of 1999 and promoted to Sergeant in 2005. Sergeant Mhoon served as the city’s primary traffic enforcement officer, educating and enforcing traffic laws from a motorcycle or police vehicle for the last 12 years. He was the city’s primary traffic accident investigator working all crashes while on duty. “Chris had a friendly and upbeat personality and treated everyone professionally,” said Deputy Chief Russ Landon. “He will be missed.”
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CALENDAR OCU SOCIETIES Jan. 26 • OCU Societies The next OCU Soci eties meeting has been scheduled for Wed., Jan. 26, from 1:30 2:30 pm. You are welcome to join the meeting inperson in the Regency Room at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, or virtually on Zoom at okcu.zoom.us/j/94971 259102. This meet ing's agenda includes a report on the Soci eties use of funds, overview of the Trea surer's report, an update on the 2021 Awards of Excellence luncheon and the election of officers. Please RSVP by 5:00 pm on Monday, Jan. 24, at okcu.form stack.com/forms/ocu_ societies, smkelly@ okcu.edu or 405208 5077.
CONCERTS Feb. 10 • Branford Marsalis Legendary NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis makes his longawait ed return to Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 pm along with the other members of his jazz quartet. Tick ets to An Evening with Branford Marsalis: The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul range from $45 to
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Through Sunday • Intl. Finals Rodeo Back in the Saddle for the Greatest Show on Dirt! The 52nd International Finals Rodeo is at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie through Sun day, Jan. 16. The top 15 cowboys and cow girls in the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) are saddling up in hopes of claiming a world championship title. The greatest show on dirt has a new schedule this year and is moving the Saturday after noon rodeo performance to Thursday night. Rodeo fans can watch the top rodeo athletes vie for world championship titles in eight actionpacked events including: bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, tiedown roping, steer wrestling, team roping and cowgirls barrel racing and breakaway roping. For more information, visit IFRodeo.com. Tickets are available by visiting Ticketmaster or contact Lazy E Arena at (405) 282RIDE (7433). $99. For more infor mation and to pur chase tickets, please visit Armstrong Audi torium’s website or call the Box Office at (405) 2851010. Jan. 22 • Salvation Army Band The Salvation Army’s ArkansasOklahoma Division is pleased to present The Salvation Army’s United States Southern Territorial Band this month. The USA Southern Territo rial Band represents fifteen states that form the geographical ly expansive USA Southern Territory with members travel ing hundreds of miles for just three rehearsals and per formances each year. A high caliber of musi cianship and a strong motivation for an effective music min
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istry are hallmarks of these men and women. For more information, contact Traci Jinkens, traci.jinkens@uss.sal vationarmy.org or 405 2461109. Tickets can be found at eventbrite.com.
THEATRE Feb. 16 – March 6 • Head Over Heels A fearlessly fresh, new musical mashup of posh and punk comes to Lyric at the Plaza. It’s a laughoutloud adventure of dramatic irony and comical courtship told through verse, set to the iconic pop music of 1980s allfemale rock band The GoGo’s, featuring danceintheaisle hit songs like We Got the Beat, Vacation and more. More details at lyrictheatreokc.com.
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he Golden Globe Award winners were announced last weekend, kicking off the film industry’s annual award season that culminates with the Academy Awards on March 27. The two biggest winners were The Power of the Dog and West Side Story. The Power of the Dog is a Western period piece, currently streaming on Netflix, that won Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director for writer/director Jane Campion, and Best Supporting Actor for Kodi Smit-McPhee. Campion, SmitMcPhee and lead actor Benedict Cumberbatch also won top prizes from the New York Film Critics. New Zealand native Jane Campion is only the third woman to win Best Director in the 78-year history of the Golden Globes. Chloe Zhao won last year for Nomadland and Barbra Streisand won in 1984 for her musical Yentl. Campion was previously nominated for Best Director at the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards for The Piano in 1994, taking home the Oscar for Best Screenplay that year. West Side Story, Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic American musical, won Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Best Actress
Musical or Comedy for Rachel Zegler, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana DeBose. The wild enthusiasm for this film from critics has been tapered by a weak box office performance. But none of the other Oscar hopefuls have exploded at the box office, so this Spielberg gem should stay in contention. Ariana DeBose, who plays the same role that won an Oscar for Rita Moreno, is the film’s most likely Oscar victory. Kenneth Branagh won best screenplay for his film Belfast, which is also considered an Oscar front runner for both Best Picture and Best Director. Other notable winners include Will Smith, Best Actor Drama for King Richard; Andrew Garfield, Best Actor Musical or Comedy for Tick, Tick…Boom!; and Nicole Kidman, Best Actress Drama for Being the Ricardos. Kidman’s category appears to be the most competitive leading up to the Oscars, with noteworthy performances by Kristen Stewart in Spencer, Jessica Chastain in The Eyes of
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Tammy Faye, and Lady Gaga in House of Gucci. The Golden Globes are handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, an organization that has become persona non grata in Hollywood. Last year, an expose by the Los Angeles Times noted that there were no black members amongst the organization’s 87 members. That revelation was followed by a controversial leaked email from the organization’s president and an alleged pay-toplay scheme, leading several Hollywood talent and publicity firms to boycott this year’s ceremony. In turn, NBC cancelled the 2022 broadcast. Fast forward a year. After implementing several reforms, increasing the diversity of the membership, and replacing their president, the HFPA announced this year’s Golden Globe winners via Twitter with no stars in attendance. Many pundits question whether the scandals will dimmish the impact of the Golden Globes. With the Critics Choice Awards postponed due to COVID and the Screen Actors Guild Awards more than a month away, it seems likely that the Golden Globes will once again help define the race for Hollywood’s biggest night.
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OKC Zoo sets new attendance records for 2021 Zoo celebrates new yearly attendance record for 2021 with 1,088,599 visitors, top monthly attendance for December with 115,028 visitors! The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden ended 2021 on an exciting note with the success of two attendance records including an incredible 1,088,599 visitors for the 2021 calendar year as well as a new monthly attendance record for December with 115,028 total guests visiting the Zoo between December 1 and 31, 2021. This new visitation total for last month shatters the previous December attendance record of 26,383 guests set in 2011. The dramatic increase in December’s visitation can be partially attributed to the unusually mild temperatures and the Zoo’s new holiday light experience, OKC Zoo Safari Lights.
To date, 126,663 people have experienced the Zoo’s unique nighttime light program since it opened on Nov. 6, 2021. In addition to a stellar December, the Zoo’s attendance was strong throughout the year, with new attendance records set for almost all of the Zoo’s annual events including Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, ZOObrew and the highly-popular traveling exhibit, Dino Safari. In 2021 more than 120,000 visitors age three and older received free or discounted admission into the Zoo through one of many programs and partnerships designed to make the Zoo as accessible as possible for all Oklahomans. Discounted admission programs include those for active or retired members of the military, for OKC Allied Arts card holders and for groups of 15 or more who reserve in
advance. Free admission programs have been developed with several partners including Curbside Chronicle, American Red Cross of Oklahoma and Oklahoma’s public libraries. The Zoo offered free weekday afternoons in August which welcomed more than 16,000 visitors. “We’re extremely grateful to all of the guests who visited us last year and for all of our promotional partners who help make the Zoo experience possible for so many,” said Dr. Dwight Lawson, executive director/ CEO for the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. “Our goal for 2022 and beyond is for even more guests to connect with the extraordinary wildlife in our care and to be inspired to conserve them for the future.” Make it a happy ZOO year in 2022! The Oklahoma City Zoo is in its win-
ter hours and open Thurs. through Mon. from 9 am to 5 pm daily with the last entry no later than 4 pm. The park is closed to the public during daytime hours on Tues. and Wed. Purchase advance tickets for general admission at okczoo.org/tickets. Regular admission is $12 for adults and $9 for children ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65+. Children two and under are admitted free. Connect with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linktree and TikTok. Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by becoming a ZOOfriends member starting at $45, memberships can be purchased at ZOOfriends.org and provide access to the OKC Zoo for an entire year plus, additional benefits and discounts. To learn more about Zoo happenings, call (405) 4243344 or visit okczoo.org.
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OKC Mayor David Holt announces bid for reelection Amidst record low unemployment and exciting new developments every week, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is seeking re-election on February 8th with the promise of continuing Oklahoma City’s renaissance. As Mayor, David Holt has championed the continuation of MAPS and increased funding for core services like police, fire, streets and transit. Holt has received a historic joint endorsement from the city’s police officers and fire fighters. Holt represents the
continuation of the momentum that has led OKC to emerge as the nation’s 22ndlargest city. A recent poll publicly reported in The Oklahoman showed Holt with a 66 percent approval rating and a 55-point lead on his challengers. Holt is the only active candidate in the field who supports MAPS. Holt’s singular achievement was the record-breaking passage of MAPS 4 in 2019, a nearly-$1 billion initiative that will continue the city’s quarter-
century of investment in quality of life. A groundbreaking for the MAPS 4 Fairgrounds coliseum is expected later this year. Holt has also guided the city through a uniquely challenging time in American history. His response to COVID-19 was supported by residents across the ideological spectrum and led to a rate of death far below the state’s average and a vaccination rate far above the state and national averages. His inclusive and optimistic style – branded as “One OKC”
- has brought more unity to the city than ever before. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, Jan. 24. If Holt receives a majority of the vote on Feb. 8, he will secure a second term and no runoff will be held. He was elected in 2018 with 78 percent. The election will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8. For more information about Holt’s campaign or to have a yard sign placed in your yard, visit HoltForMayor.com.
OKC Mayor David Holt, back row, with his family, daughter Maggie, wife Rachel and son George.
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The Putnam City Schools Foundation announced its upcoming Wall of Fame honoree for 2022 is Oklahoma City businessman Bob Mills. The induction and dinner is set for Thursday, April 21 at the Oklahoma State University Discovery Center in Oklahoma City. Mills graduated from Putnam City High School in 1965 before attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he earned degrees in business and music. He is the owner of Bob Mills Furniture, which just opened its 10th store and celebrated 50 years in business. “Our Board of Trustees is thrilled to honor Mr. Mills,” said Foundation President
Pop Art gallery to open at OKCMOA Ed Ruscha, Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol will be the focus of a new Pop Art gallery on the second floor of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) opening Jan. 30. Two newly acquired lithographs by Ruscha are featured – “Boom Town” (2020) and “Turbo Tears” (2020). “Turbo Tears” is a museum purchase with funds from the Gene Barth Acquisitions Endowment and the Oklahoma Art League, and “Boom Town” was a gift of the artist. “Oklahoma City’s Ed Ruscha is one of the most influential visual artists in American history,” said Mayor David Holt. “He’s ours and we need to own that - literally. When his first solo Oklahoma exhibition wrapped last summer at Contemporary, many of us felt that Oklahoma City needs to be intentional about permanently acquiring more of Ed’s work. “Ultimately, we want Oklahoma City to be a place where Ed’s work is uniquely celebrated. I’m thrilled that the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is taking on that charge with these new acquisitions. And this is just the start of this endeavor. Congrats to OKCMOA for this important step, and for all they do to build
our city’s cultural profile.” Michael Anderson, Ph.D., OKCMOA president and CEO, said that prior to this acquisition, there was only a single work by Ruscha in our museum’s collection “This acquisition will allow the Museum to
show signature work by the city's most prominent artist much more frequently. We are extremely grateful to Ed Ruscha for his generous donation.” Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1937, See Pop Art, Page 12
Jennifer Seal. “He is an inspiration for our students and an example of perseverance and creativity.” Started in 2004, the Wall of Fame was created to honor distinguished Putnam City alumni. Past honorees include Steve Largent, James Marsden and Neal McCaleb. The Wall of Fame resides in the Putnam City Schools administration building as a collection of the honorees’ portraits. In addition to the induction of the honoree, the event recognizes Putnam City’s Teachers of the Year and highlight various programs in the district. The foundation also recognizes a Volunteer of the Year, Community Partner of the Year and
Corporate Partner of the Year. “The PC Foundation continues to build relationships with our community,” said Board Chairman Paul Hurst. “Having the opportunity to honor those who helped us most this year while inducting Mr. Mills will be a real treat.” Proceeds from the event will support key
foundation initiatives including grants for classroom teachers, Communities and Schools Together, and the Early Birds school readiness program. The community is invited to attend and tickets are available in February at www.pcf4kids.org or by calling the foundation office at (405) 495-5200, ext. 1205.
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Antlers pull away from Irish
McGuinness’ Dawson Parker, left, blocks a shot by Deer Creek’s Clyde Davis (11) during their game last Saturday at the McGuinness Classic tournament.
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Holding a slim 9point lead at halftime, the Deer Creek boys basketball team erupted for 47 points in the second half, including a 23-11 run in the third quarter, to pull away for a 76-49 win over Fridayland rival McGuinness last Saturday afternoon to claim seventh place at the 68th Annual McGuinness Classic. The Antlers (5-5) ended the first quarter with a 7-0 run to hold a 16-5 lead. Camden Laskie paced five Deer Creek players in double figures with a game-high 16 points. Max Hamra netted 14 points, followed by Hudson Linsenmeyer and Clyde Davis with 11 points and Derrick Baker had 10 points. Devon Parker scored a team-best 12 points for the Irish (7-3) with Price Bradley adding seven points and Graham Tawwater netting six points. Also on Saturday, Del City outlasted
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McGuinness’ Andrew Smith (1) goes for a jumper over Deer Creek’s Clyde Davis (11) during their game Saturday at the McGuinness Classic.
Edmond Santa Fe for a 61-52 victory to claim the tournament championship. Edmond Memorial downed Norman, 5753, for third place, while Norman pulled off a 53-48 victory over Choctaw to collect the
consolation trophy. In the consolation semifinals, Deer Creek suffered a 40-38 loss to 6A No. 15 Choctaw on Friday afternoon behind 12 points from Baker and 11 by Linsenmeyer. The Antlers opened
on Thursday with a 5233 setback against 6A No. 8 Norman North. Linsenmeyer led the way with 10 points and Davis added seven points. McGuinness, meanwhile, endured a 63-51 loss to Norman despite three players in double figures. Tawwater paced the trio with 16 points, while Andrew Smith scored 11 points and Bradley chipped in 10 points. In the opener on Thursday, the host Irish suffered a 67-49 defeat against 6A No. 11 Edmond Santa Fe led by Cooper Shepherd with 14 points. Tawwater netted 13 points and Bradly added 10 points. This week, Deer Creek visits 6A No. 3 Edmond North on Friday and No. 8 Moore on Tuesday. Both games are set to start at 7:30 p.m. McGuinness hosts Tulsa-Bishop Kelley this Saturday and travels to 2A No. 2 Cashion on Monday.
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Knights pick up 1st dual victory against Cyclones Crossings Christian opened the unofficial second half of the wrestling season with a 31-30 dual win at Casady last week. Six Knights recorded victories, including two by forfeit, as they improved their dual record to 1-4 in this year’s campaign. Seniors Christian Hill and Richard Taylor picked up forfeit wins in the 152- and 182-pound divisions, respectively. Junior Hunter Howerton pinned his Cyclone opponent at 160 pounds, as did sophomore Braeden Asbury at 220 pounds. Freshman Bennett Bell earned a 54 decision in the 170-pound division,
while senior T.J. Thomas claimed a 7-5 decision at 195 pounds. Over the weekend, Crossings also compted at the Pauls Valley Invitational. Thomas was the only Knight to make the podium with a thirdplace finish at 195 pounds. PARK, BELONCIK PLACE 2ND FOR CHARGERS AT CUSHING Two Heritage Hall wrestlers made the podium at the Cushing Invitational last weekend. Junior Davis Park claimed a runner-up trophy at 138 pounds, while fellow junior E.J. Beloncik also finished second at 160 pounds.
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Knights edge Bethel for 3rd at Stroud Thanks to a slim 4442 win over Bethel last Saturday, the Crossings Christian boys basketball team finished third at the Stroud Tiger 66 Coliseum Classic. Cal Furnish, who was named to the AllTournament team, netted a team-best 20 points to lead the Class 4A No. 5 Knights (9-4).
Evan Crotts chipped in seven points. Crossings missed a chance to play for the championship with a 38-37 loss to 4A No. 14 Mannford in the semifinals on Friday, behind 28 points from Furnish. On Thursday, the Knights cruised to a 5439 victory against Luther. Furnish once
again led the way with 19 points and Crotts added nine points. Meanwhile, the Crossings girls dominated Cushing from the start in rolling to a 46-19 win on Saturday to claim the consolation trophy. Camden Furnish and Ellis Rowe finished with nine points each to lead the Knights (6-4). Allison Hickey netted a team-best 13 points and Annie Holden had 10 in Crossings’ 59-27 triumph over the Tulsa-Bishop Kelley JV in the consolation semifinals on Friday. The Knights opened on Thursday with a 3829 loss to 4A No. 17 Mannford behind 14 points from Furnish. Both squads are set to visit Christian Heritage this Friday and host Destiny Christian on Tuesday. Girls’ games tip off at 6:30 p.m. followed by the boys around 8 p.m.
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Heritage Hall’s Marly Moore (5) works the ball up court during last week’s game against Ada.
CHARGERS EDGE BETHANY
In its first action since before Christmas, the Heritage Hall boys survived two overtime games in last week’s action. On Friday, the 4A No. 3 Chargers (8-2) outlasted 10th-ranked Bethany 53-51 in overtime. Kyle McLaughlin scored 16 points to lead the way and C.J. Smith added 12 points. Three players scored in double figures last Tuesday as Heritage Hall pulled away in the extra period for a 60-51 victory against Ada. Ethan Franks finished with 16 points, while McLaughlin and Rashard Smith contributed 11 points each. Meanwhile, the Heritage Hall girls came out on the short end of a 60-38 setback against Bethany last Friday. Willow Grimmett paced the Chargers (2-8) with 17 points and Marly Moore added 14 points. Grimmett also led the way with 12 points and Moore chipped in 11 points in a 45-30 setback against Ada.
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Heritage Hall’s Kyle McLaughlin (3) launches a 3point attempt during last week’s game against Ada. McLaughlin netted 11 points in the Chargers’ win.
Heritage Hall has a busy week ahead, with road games at Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep on Friday and Tuttle on Saturday followed by a home contest against Victory Christian on Tuesday. IRISH GIRLS 6TH AT WEATHERFORD It was an all Fridayland affair last Saturday when the McGuinness girls suffered a 56-46 loss to Harding Charter
Prep in the consolation championship game at the Weatherford Invitational. Victoria Ososanya and Mo Kierl netted 12 points each for the sixth-place Irish (4-5). On Friday, McGuinness suffered a 63-35 setback against host Weatherford in the consolation semifinal. Reagan Crisp finished with a team-best 18 points. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
SWIMMING ROUND | IRISH’S LEWIS, WHITBECK EARN GOLD AT EDMOND INV.
Irish boys swim to 4th at Metro Senior Classic Keyed by three athletes in the top 5, the McGuinness boys swimming team finished fourth in the Metro Senior Classic last week at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center. Both Casady squads also placed sixth while the Irish girls took 10th place. Jacob Moad paced the Irish with a runner-up finish in the 100-meter freestyle and third place in the 100 backstroke.
Max Bunnag claimed a top-5 finish in two events, including fourth place in the 200 individual medley (IM) and fifth in the 100 breaststroke. Henry Ison took fifth in the 200 freestyle and seventh in the 100 backstroke. The Irish boys also placed third in the 200 freestyle relay and fourth in the 400 freestyle relay. Casady’s Maddy Lu claimed a gold medal in the 100 breaststroke and third place in the 50 freestyle for the Cyclone girls. Ayden Kerr finished third in the 200 freestyle and fourth in the 500 freestyle to lead the Cyclone boys.
Peyton Matteson placed fourth in the 200 freestyle, while Katie Elbow was fifth in the 100 backstroke to lead the Irish girls. IRISH 3RD AT CASADY/ MCGUINNESS INV. With two individual event champions and four others in the top 5, the McGuinness boys placed third and the girls were fourth at the Casady/ McGuinness Invitational. Jacob Moad earned a gold medal in the 100 freestyle to lead the Irish boys and took third in the 100 backstroke. Allie Lewis picked up a pair of gold medals in the 50
and 100 freestyles to pace the Irish girls. Macy Lewis continued her dominance in the 100 butterfly with a gold medal in the event. Victoria Whitbeck finished second to Lewis in the butterfly and added another second-place effort in the 200 IM. Allie Lewis and Macy Lewis joined Whitbeck and Lilianna Gavula to win the 200 freestyle relay and finish second in the 400 freestyle. Max Bunnag claimed another pair of finishes inside the top 5, including third place in the 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 200 IM. Jacob Casey added a
fifth-place finish in the 500 freestyle. Both Casady squads came in eighth place, led by Maddy Lu with a gold medal in the 100 breaststroke and third place in the 50 freestyle. Jack Naifeh took seventh in the 50 and 100 freestyles, while Ayden Kerr was seventh in the 200 freestyle. LEWIS, WHITBECK WIN GOLD AT EDMOND McGuinness Macy Lewis and Victoria Whitbeck earned gold medals at the Edmond Invitational. Story contiued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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Call Us What We Carry, - Amanda Gorman Poems Call Us What We Carry is a short book of poetry formerly titled The Hill We Climb and Other Poems. The collection of poems is written by a 21-year-old Amanda Gorman, who stepped into instant national prominence following reading her remarkable poem The Hill We Climb at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on January 20, 2021. A quick look at Amanda’s young life speaks to her amazing
talent. In An Apple TV+ interview with Oprah Winfrey she reveals that at a very young age she was diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder and speech impediment. She admits that her pleasure came from reading books rather than active playground activity with her peers. She published her first book of poetry at age 16, and when asked how she learned to write at such a young age, she confessed that she spent most of her time just reading. She was even considered “weird” because she read so much, but in 2017 all that changed when she was named the first National Youth Poet Laureate. Call Us What We Carry is masterful in that Amanda addresses hope and healing
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 14, 2022; Friday, January 21, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF MICHAEL A. SIMPSON, SR., An Incapacitated Person
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Case No. PG-2021-123 Judge C. Brent Dishman NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Order of the District Court of the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, made on the 3rd day of January, 2022, in the Matter of the Guardianship of Michael A. Simpson, Sr., Monica C. Simpson, General Guardian of Michael A. Simpson, Sr., will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash, subject to confirmation of said District Court, on or after the 24th day of January, 2022, at 9:00a.m., in said County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, all the right, title, and interest in the below described real property of Michael A. Simpson, Sr., situated, lying and being in the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, described as follows, to wit: 6729 Valley Ridge, Edmond, OK 73034, more specifically described as: Lot Nine (9) of Block One (1) in STONE VALLEY RANCH 1st ADDITION to Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Term and conditions: CASH Bids for real property must be in writing and directed to the General Guardian, c/o the undersigned counsel of record using the below contact information. Dated this 10th day of January, 2022. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ ERICK W. HARRIS, OBA # 32004 HARRIS LAW GROUP, PLLC P.O. Box 21009 Okla. City, OK 73156 Attorney for the Petitioner, Monica C. Simpson
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through the poems touching on history, language, identity and erasure, then turned to speaking out for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. Equipped by earning a scholarship to Harvard University from which she graduated magna cum laude, she has been called the “messenger from the past and voice for the future.” Her poetry reflects her insights of the global pandemic and speaks to “…all of us hurting and healing who choose to carry on.” Readers find the book a masterpiece of subjects of the earth and its inhabitants, fury, environment, grief, resolution, and the “unordinary world.” Interesting styles and structure presentations charm in forms of urns and
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2022-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: A portion of Lot NINE (09), in Block SEVENTY (70), in NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; Thence North 89°5S’00’’ West along the South line of said Lot 9, a distance of 200 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; Thence North 0°05’00’’ East along the West line of said Lot 9, a distance of 54.3 feet to a point on curvature of a curve to the left whose central angle is 67.44 feet and whose radius is 348.3 feet; Thence Northwesterly along said curve to the left, said curve being the West line of said Lot 9, a distance of 145.7 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 9; Thence North 70°00’09’’ East a distance of 245.27 feet to a point on the East line of said Lot 9, said point being located 55 feet South of the Northeast corner of Lot 9; Thence South 0°09’00’’ West along the East line of Lot 9 a distance of 280 feet to the point or place of beginning.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA PC-2022-01 Notice is hereby given that an Application for Deed Approval filed by Chris Candelaria requesting a lot line adjustment between Lot Three and Lot Four, Block FortyFour of the Nichols Hills Addition to Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, such lots generally located at the 6600 Block of N.W. Grand Boulevard, will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council at a joint special meeting. This public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The public hearing 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 Application. 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.
Dated this 4th day of January, 2022. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION 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:
Sam Gresham BC 2022-01
Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1707 Randel Road
The property is also known as 2403 NW Grand Boulevard. Current zoning is E-2. The applicants desire to demolish the main dwelling and construct a new main dwelling. For the proposed new dwelling, the applicants are seeking a 10’ variance to the rear yard setback, leaving a 30’ rear yard setback and a 17’6’’ variance to the west side yard setback, leaving a 32’6’’ west side yard setback. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 19th day of January, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises. Dated this 5th day of January, 2022.
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. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 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. Dated this 5th day of January, 2022.
Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com
Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com
Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com
Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com
We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com
Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200 International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 Locally-owned business listings are only $25 a month. Email rose@okcfriday.com for more information.
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OPINION O UR S TAND “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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Eagle Scout Alyssa Foust, Eagle Scout Elena Barker, Eagle Scout Erika Miller, Eagle Scout Francis Meyer, President-Elect Ellen Fleming, Eagle Scout Isabella Lengel, Eagle Scout Larissa Fortunato and Eagle Scout Makenna Green.
Last Frontier Council recognizes youth, adult volunteers who make a difference Prestigious recognition was given to over 20 individuals at the Last Frontier Council’s recognition banquet, The Gathering of Eagles. Held annually, The Gathering of Eagles honors both youth and adult volunteers who make a difference in their community. Leo Portman, Tim Strange, and John Michael Williams received the National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. Granted by local Scout councils to Eagle
Scouts, the award recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. Dave Bert, Bill Buchanan, Richard Forshee, Drew Graham, Farooq Karim, Justin Power and Kelley Sheik were honored with the Silver Beaver, which is given to recognize registered scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. Nicholas Sasseen, of Lawton, received the Eagle Scout Proj-
ect of the Year award. Reece Bashaw, Jonathan Blatt, Kamrym Brewer, Logan Green, Tylan Hamilton, Frances Herman-Meyer, Matthew Hull, Mark Nguyen, Michael Simon and Samuel Skinner-Noble were honored with district Eagle Scout Project of the Year. The night concluded with a celebration of diversity and inclusion where all 2020-2021 Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle, including the first class of female Eagle Scouts, were recognized.
January 14 Claire Abbott Cadee Cross Mary Ann Hermen Elaine Hownold Robyn Kopera Julie Pender Laura Steen Christy Taylor Tom Vincent January 15 William Allison LaDonna Giachino Kristyn Hullender Dr. Wendall Long Mark Lykes Bert Olah Jim Radford Emily Rosman January 16 Blake J. Batchelor Susan Brinkley Jordan Cowan Ellen Danser Leah Finch Jim Portwood Howard Swanson Ruth Westhite January 17 Robbie Barritt Cathy Blevins Garrett Hondronastas
Joshalynn Lumpkin Joshua Lumpkin Robin Pannell Jane Webb Tony Zahn January 18 Marilyn Bayleat Nolen Blackburn Jennifer Blauser Alfred Jackson, Jr. Andy McNew Diana Robles Diana Scroggins Cheryl Smith January 19 Ashley Bogard Amy Brooks Cindy Duckworth Susan Gumerson Thomas Hart Randy Hook Paula Love Ryan McCord Larry Shaw January 20 Monty Adams Clay Collins Preston Corp Ellen Hughes Ann Payne Larry Williamson
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From left: Front row, Rita Dearmon, Sandi Pellow (executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter), Elaine Levy and Linda Howell; and back row, Laura Tirrell, Michaelle Statham, Jane Thompson, Karen Delaney, Dana Edwards, Hillary Karchmer and Jessica Hogner. A planning coffee for the Oklahoma City Alliance of Women for Alzheimer’s Research and Education (AWARE) was held at the Howell Gallery. The Eighth Annual AWARE fundraising luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 26, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Funds raised at this event will contribute to Alzheimer’s research and Alzheimer’s Association programs in Oklahoma that support caregivers and those suffering with the disease. Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s both as victims of the disease and as caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. If you would like to attend, volunteer or donate to the luncheon, call Dana at (918) 810-1873.
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POP ART From Page 5 Ruscha moved to Oklahoma City with his family at a young age, living there for 15 years before settling in California in 1956. He has worked in painting, printmaking, drawing, photography and film. Ruscha references his ties to Oklahoma frequently in his work. “Boom Town” is also the name of author Sam Anderson’s popular 2018 book about Oklahoma City. The text in the print is written in Boy Scout Utility Modern, a font invented by Ruscha. Four-color lithography and embossment were used to achieve the lush, tonal surface of this print. The work is one of a dozen limited-edition prints commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate its 150th anniversary. “Turbo Tears,” like many of Ruscha's works, uses an eye-catching type font that is reminiscent of straightforward advertising slogans. Beginning in the 1960s, Ruscha started creating word paintings, images that consisted of a single word or nonsensical phrase, often against a simple
monochromatic backdrop. The meaning of the words “turbo tears” is unclear: Ruscha has said in the past that he sometimes used a dictionary or would jot down interesting things he heard. This recent print was created to mark the 21st anniversary of the Tate Modern in London. “Pop artists frequently incorporated text into their works, inspired by advertisements and commercial products,” said Bryn Schockmel, Ph.D., OKCMOA curator. “Using the mechanical silkscreen process, The Factory (Warhol's studio) could produce multiple versions of a work with precise lettering and recognizable products. The precision found in his ‘Campbell’s Soup II’ series is also seen in the prints of Indiana, many of which feature stenciledlike letters, and in the work of Ruscha, who similarly incorporates (seemingly nonsensical) words into his art.” The new Pop Art gallery wil be on view as part of OKCMOA’s permanent collection installation until July 24. The gallery is set to include over a dozen works including the two newly acquired lithographs by Ruscha and eight screenprints by Warhol.
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