Irish pom is Class 5A Jazz Division winners The Bishop McGuinness pom team was crowned the 2020 Class 5A Jazz Division Title winners during the Oklahoma State Dance Team Directors' Association (OSDTDA) annual Oklahoma State Dance Team competition. Additionally, they received the High Point Jazz Award and the Outstanding Choreography Award. Seniors Sophia Davies, Molly Godfrey, Jane Nelson and Elizabeth Wright, were named All-Region at the competition. Sophia Davies and Elizabeth Wright were also named All-State. The 2020-21 Irish pom state team is comprised of seniors Sophia Davies (captain), Talon Floyd, Molly Godfrey, Casey Gormley, Jillian Hibbard, Kate Lipps (captain), Jane Nelson (captain) and Elizabeth Wright; juniors Colette Conaway, Emery Hammond, Molly Mullins, Emma Rowland (captain) and Kate Skarky (captain); sophomores Reese Parks, Avery Payne and Alyssa Schmit; and freshmen Alex Ille, Sarah Newby and Laura Wright.
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Presidential DAR visit
OKCMOA, Metro Library collaborate to show connection between art and literature
The President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution visited Oklahoma City. President General Denise Doring VanBuren, left, with the Honorable Frank Keating at the Oklahoma History Center. In addition she was greeted by Oklahoma State DAR Regent Teresa Ellis Cales and Deputy Director of the Oklahoma History Center Jeff Briley. VanBuren was presented with a Governor’s Commendation signed by Governor Kevin Stitt for her devotion to DAR.
By Rose Lane Editor The Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Library Service work together to get the word out about the correlation between art and literature. The two entities have collaborated on a number of programs over the last 15 years, Becky Weintz, the museum’s director of marketing and communications said. She said the library has served
as a community partner for OKCMOA’s SONIC Free Family Day events for over 15 years. When these events were able to be held in person at the museum, library staff were stationed in the lobby or galleries to share storytimes, crafts, as well as library resources and marketing. The library provided teacher resource lists and staff attended the museum’s regular Educator Night for several years until See CONNECT, Page 2
Citizens of The Village praise city’s Fire Department By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Praise for the Fire Department opened The Village City Council meeting as two residents recounted stories of helpful support they recently received from the department. The praise was followed later in the council meeting when council members approved a resolution to
increase the salaries of all full-time employees of the city. Carol Jenson taught kindergarten in the Dallas area for 31 years before she retired to The Village in 2001. Jenson is somewhat of a rarity as she tries to attend every City Council meeting. She is also a staunch supporter of city employees. “Moving home to live in The Village is one of the best
decisions I’ve ever made,” said Jenson. “We have always supported our city employees and especially the Fire Department.” The Village City Council reserves time for citizens to be heard at each meeting. Jenson used this time to share with the council a story about her elderly neighbor who had become concerned about living alone. “My neighbor has health
issues and is afraid of falling,” she said. “She’s concerned about falling and being unable to get up. “I told my neighbor about a lock box that holds a house key you can purchase online that can be permanently placed outside her front door,” she said. “The Fire Department has a universal key to the box so during an emergency they can retrieve the key to open the front
door without causing major damage. It could cost up to $1,000 to repair a door that had to be broken down to help someone who had fallen and was unable to get up.” Jenson had praise for Fire Chief T.J. Hammel and The Village Fire Department for installing the lock box for her elderly neighbor free of charge. See VILLAGE, Page 3
Nichols Hills loses long-time employee to COVID
STEVEN FRANCIS
The City of Nichols Hills lost one of its first employees to COVID-19. Steven Francis had been a sanitation truck driver for the city since 1991 and a beloved member of the City of Nichols Hills family. This past Jan. 17 would have been his 30th year of service with the city. Dec. 18, 2020 was the last day Francis drove the sanitation truck, at which time he showed no symptoms of illness. By Sunday, Dec. 20, Francis became
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very ill and had to be hospitalized. After 27 days in a hard-fought battle with COVID-19, Francis passed away on Jan. 15. Through Francis’ many years of loyal service to Nichols Hills he developed close bonds of friendship with his coworkers. Nichols Hills Public Works Director Randy Lawrence called him a “quiet and humble guy” who would enjoy laughter with his co-workers from time to time.
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“He would often be seen lending a hand to those in need, most often sharing a meal with his team or just helping them navigate through the day,” Lawrence said. “I will surely miss him stopping by my office for a quick chat about mechanical issues he would have or just a friendly conversation before starting work.” Lawrence said that Francis was a See NHILLS, Page 3
Dog of the Week This is Jenny the Pocket Beagle. Her humans are Melissa and Lawrence Ross. She’s around 5-years-old. Jenny was a breeder at a puppy mill in Texas who was abandoned and rescued. Jenny is basically a stomach on legs and incredibly playful and lazy. When she wants you to play with her she’ll steal an article of your clothing, while you’re looking at her! Then, she wants you to chase her for it. Her other speed seems to be asleep and snoring.
The Village City Councilman Adam Graham has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee. Councilmember Graham was reelected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Kathy Maness, councilmember from Lexington, S.C. “I do not take this opportunity for granted. I look forward to serving and representing not only my constituents in The Village, but everyone who
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CONNECT From Page 1 these events were discontinued, Weintz said. The museum coordinates with the library every year to provide themed hands-on art programs for children and teens as part of the library’s summer reading program. “This translates to 20-30 events held at our libraries,” Weintz said. “Teaching artist fees and supplies are
provided at a minimal rate. OKCMOA usually provides free passes to program attendees.” For several years, OKCMOA donated passes for teen Summer Reading drawing prizes, she said. Kim Terry is the director of marketing and communications for the Metropolitan Library System. She said the library has handed out bookmarks to customers to advertize new exhibits at the MOA and offered booklists in conjunction with those
exhibits. Library cardholders can check out an OKCMOA pass from any Metropolitan Library Location for free admission for up to five people to the museum. Right now the two entities are working to distribute “cool” Family Day art kits, Terry said. These are sponsored by the SONIC Foundation. “The kits contain everything they need,” Terry said. The projects inside the kits take inspiration from OKCMOA’s
extensive Dale Chihuly collection, as well as the museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Moving Vision: Op and Kinetic Art from the Sixties and Seventies.” Kits also contain two complimentary adult admission tickets to the museum. Children’s admission to the museum is always free. Kids 3 through 17 can pick up one kit for free at participating Metropolitan Library locations. Those not able to pick up a kit can purchase a kit at OKCMOA’s store for
$25 beginning Monday. Everyone is encouraged to follow along with the online videos and instructions posted to the museum’s website and social media, Weintz said. OKCMOA President and CEO Michael J. Anderson said the partnership helps the museum share its mission outside its walls. “As the largest library system in Oklahoma with 19 locations across our county, Metropolitan Library reaches every corner of our community,” he said. “We are always looking for new ways to provide
access to high-quality art experiences for everyone in our city and are thankful to the library leadership and staff for their support. The SONIC Foundation Family Day Art Kits are just one more novel way we are working with the library to enrich lives through the visual arts.” Larry White, executive director of the Metropolitan Library System, said the partnership between his organization and the museum is a “mainstay.” “Art and literature go together hand-inhand,” White said.
GRAHAM From Page 1 the committee serves,” said Graham. As a committee member, Graham will play a key role among a diverse group of local leaders in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocating on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the administration and at home. “Our federal advocacy committees are the voices of what’s happening on the ground in our communities,” said Kathy Maness, Councilmember of Lexington, S. Ca. and President of the National League of Cities (NLC). “I am proud to have Adam Graham join NLC's EENR committee on behalf of his residents. Together with a team of local leaders from around the country, we will work to solve the most pressing challenges facing our communities.” For more information on NLC’s federal advocacy committees, visit: www.nlc.org/advocacy/ committees. The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
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hardworking man who didn’t believe in being late for work or missing a day. “He was one who would say ‘let’s go to work so that we can get done!’,” Lawrence said. “He never liked what we call double days and always ask if he could work holidays to keep from the extra hard work and long hours of double days.
VILLAGE From Page 1 Village resident Jane Lowther is another citizen who attends most council meetings. She also complimented The Village Fire Department, as she shared how she discovered an emergency water leak in her home while firefighters were in the park across the street. She recounted how they dropped what they were doing to turn off the water to her home – preventing additional damage. The council unanimously approved a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment for all fulltime employees during a rare mid-year adjustment. The city currently employs 75 people including 30 police, 21 fire, 7 in administration, 5 with code and animal welfare and 12 public works employees. Earlier in the year, the City
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“I am truly thankful for the time and friendship with Steven for the nearly 30 years that we’ve worked together.” City Manager Shane Pate, said Francis was “the kind of man that would give you the shirt off his back. “He was always looking out for his coworkers’ safety and wellbeing and always had a positive attitude that served as a role model for those of us who had the good fortune to work around him,” Pate said. “He will be sorely missed.”
Council put an employee pay increase on hold due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think the Fire and Police Unions agreed to wait for a cost of living allowance (COLA) because they understood that given the pandemic and lockdowns it was possible that revenues (for the city) would decrease significantly and there was good reason for the City to be cautious,” city manager Bruce Stone said. The 1.5 percent COLA will be paid retroactively to Jan. 1 at a cost to the city of $47, 060.40. Stone said the city ended FY 2019-2020 with a surplus of $236,686 in the General Fund and combined Sales and Use Taxes are up by $390,655 year-todate as compared with last year, providing the security to proceed with the cost-of-living allowances.
The City of Nichols Hills has the “best’’ employees, Mayor Sody Clements said. “They work as a team, serving the residents and helping each other. Steven Francis personified this attitude and for almost 30 years was a positive influence on his colleagues and the residents he served.” Francis leaves behind a wife, four daughters, (Antoinette Lindsay, Stephanie Francis, Susan Francis and Vivien Francis) and seven grandchildren.
The city has experienced a 100.5 percent increase in sales tax which Stone attributed to more online purchasing due to the pandemic. “The increase in online shopping has been a big benefit to cities like us,” he said. Stone said the city monitors the salaries of other police and fire departments in the area to remain competitive. “We are in the range of average for the metro cities we compete with,” he said, “but it constantly changes from year to year and we can fall far behind quickly if we don’t make necessary adjustments. We
conduct salary surveys every year to see where we stand vis a vis other cities.” While Stone says The Village is a great place to work, he said the city does lose some fire and police personal due to higher salaries or opportunities for advancement that come with a larger department. “Some of our officers seek specialized assignments like SWAT and K9 that are not available in a small department like The Village.” he said. “We don’t provide pay increases every year, but we try to keep up with inflation and other metro cities.”
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Knights down Tuttle to claim Little Axe title Crossings Christian’s Reid Lovelace (3) scored 30 points in the Knights’ win over Tuttle to claim the Little Axe tournament championship. - Photo by Caleb Williams, photosbycaleb.com
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Riding momentum from their most successful season to date, the Crossings Christian boys basketball team outlasted Class 4A No. 5 Tuttle for a 73-70 win last Saturday to claim the Little Axe tournament championship. Reid Lovelace paced the 3A No. 1 Knights (16-1) with 30 points and Miles Brown chipped in 15 points. Three players scored in double figures in a 79-51 victory against 3A No. 17 Tishomingo in Friday’s semifinals. Lovelace led the way with 21 points, followed by Cooper Gudell with 20 points and Brown with 12. The Knights also cruised to a 66-32 triumph over the Washington junior-varsity, behind Gudell’s teambest 18 points and Lovelace’s 12 points. Crossings Christian is set to visit OCS this Friday and Destiny Christian on Tuesday. Both games tip off about 8 p.m.
land rivals, Heritage Hall held off Deer Creek for a 41-37 win last Saturday as the Chargers finished second in the Bruce Gray Invitational. Trey Alexander posted a team-best 24 points to lead 4A No. 2 Heritage Hall (11-4) and Sebastian Perry added seven points. The Antlers (2-7) got 11 points from Max Hamra and eight from Hudson Linsenmeyer in the loss. Heritage Hall suffered a 63-51 loss to 6A No. 5 Midwest City on Friday, behind Alexander’s 19 points and eight rebounds and Perry’s 10 points. The Chargers also had three players in double figures in a 71-
67 victory against Bartlesville in Thursday’s opener. Alexander and Perry scored 20 points each, while Joe Washington added 14 points. Deer Creek, meanwhile, cruised to an 8660 win over Bartlesville on Friday. Owen Cunningham led a trio in double figures with 24 points, followed by Hamra with 13 and Javion Jones with 10 points. Cunningham, Linsenmeyer and Derrick Baker scored seven points each in a 56-41 loss to Midwest City in the opener. This week, Heritage Hall hosts 4A No. 6 Tuttle on Friday and 3A No. 1 Millwood on Tuesday, while Deer
CHARGERS TAKE 2ND AT BRUCE GRAY In a battle of Friday-
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Crossings Christian’s Miles Brown (15) added 15 points against Tuttle in the Little Axe title game.
Creek visits 6A No. 4 Norman North on Friday and hosts topranked Edmond Memorial on Tuesday. IRISH PLACE 5TH AT NEWCASTLE After opening with a close loss, McGuinness won two straight games including a 4339 victory over Washington last Saturday to take the consolation title at the Ortho “Sweet Pea” Curtis Invitational in Newcastle. Andrew Smith paced the 4A No. 9 Irish (107) with 11 points and Graham Tawwater added 10 points. Three players netted double figures in an 8232 triumph against the OKC Storm JV in Friday’s consolation semifinal. Luke Chansolme scored 15 points, while Chansolme and Zac Rhone contributed 10 points each. Smith collected a team-best 13 points and Tawwater chipped in 12 points in the Irish’s 56-52 loss to Christian Heritage on Thursday. McGuinness is slated to host Holland Hall this Friday and visit Harding Charter Prep on Tuesday. Both games tip off about 7:30 p.m. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
WRESTLING ROUNDUP
Cyclones beat Cashion in dual
KNIGHTS CRUISE TO DUAL WIN OVER OCS
Keyed by victories in eight weight classes, the Casady wrestling team cruised to a 44-15 dual win against Cashion last Thursday. Senior C.J. Little posted a victory in his 220-pound match to help lead the Cyclones (2-0). Other match winners included Connor Evans at 195 pounds, Thatcher Bennett at 182 pounds, Henry Tebbe at 170 pounds, James Coyle at 138 pounds, Jonah Crane at 132 pounds, David Crane at 120 pounds and Lawson Jacks at 106.
In a match highlighted by several forfeits, Crossings Christian rolled to a 48-24 dual win over Oklahoma Christian on Thursday. Three Knights earned wins by pin including Wesley Patterson at 120 pounds, Weston Johnson at 160 pounds and Braeden Asbury at 182 pounds. Match winners by forfeit included Joe Hill at 126 pounds, Christian Hill at 138 pounds, Luke Warmington at 145 pounds, Sam Iverson at 152 pounds and Breighton Flores at 170.
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SWIMMING ROUNDUP
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Antlers swim to 5th place at COAC meet
Knights net 5th at Little Axe tourney
Keyed by seven athletes placing in the top 5, including a gold and two silver medalists, the Deer Creek boys swimming team finished fifth and the girls took sixth at the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference (COAC) championships last Saturday at Edmond Aquatics Center. Jate Anusornpanich medaled in two individual events to lead the Antlers. Anusornpanich earned a gold medal in the 100-yard freestyle with a winning time of 49.38 seconds and third in the 50 freestyle. Cameron Sein touched just about 21/2 seconds behind Anusornpanich to finish second in the 100 freestyle and was fourth in the 50 freestyle. Jordan O’Hare is the only other Antler to make the top 5, with a fifth-place finish in the 100 breaststroke. The Antler girls were led by Halle McFarlane, who collected a silver medal in the 200 freestyle in 2:07.42 and a fifth-place finish in the 100 freestyle. In the relays, Anusornpanich, Sein, O’Hare and Rune Harth teamed up for
After enduring a difficult loss in the first round, the Crossings Christian girls basketball team cruised to a 48-35 victory against Tishomingo last Saturday to capture the consolation championship at the Little Axe tournament. Aubrey Darter netted a team-best 22 points and Camden Furnish added 15 points for the Knights (2-11). Crossings Christian also held off Crooked Oak for a 45-38 win in the consolation semifinal on Friday. Darter led the way with 15 points and Furnish chipped in 13 points. In Thursday’s opener, the Knights suffered an 81-25 loss to Class 4A No. 3 Tuttle, behind 11 points from Darter and five each from Furnish and Allison Hickey. Crossings is set to visit OCS this Friday and Destiny Christian on Tuesday. Both games tip off at 6:30 p.m.
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PC North’s Andrea Hoang earned a gold medal in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Big 8 Meet last week.
third place in both the 200 medley and 200 freestyle. McFarlance joined Landry Mendoza, Jillian Hull and Olivia Lounsberry to claim third in the 400 freestyle and fourth in the 200 freestyle relays. PANTHERS TAKE 4TH AT BIG 8 Two PC North swimmers earned gold medals to help the Panther boys to fourth and the girls to fifth place at the Big 8 Meet last week. Joey Batts led the way with a pair of victories in the 100 and 200 freestyles, claiming the 200 in 1:58.15 for the Panthers. Andrea Hoang earned a gold medal in the 100 breaststroke in 1:17.78 and finished
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PC North’s Joey Batts also won a pair of gold medals for the Panthers in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle.
fourth in the 50 freestyle. Tiana Frantz also took fourth in the 100 freestyle and sixth in the 50 freestyle, while Katie Duffy-Relf placed fifth in the 100 backstroke and Eli Batts was sixth in the 100 breaststroke. Joey Batts, Tristen Huffman, Jackson Lent and Deavin Du earned a silver medal in the 400 freestyle relay and took fourth in the 200 freestyle. For the Panther girls, Hoang and Fantz joined Kayla Koch and Katie Moore to finish fourth in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. SHAPARD WINS GOLD AT EDMOND Heritage Hall’s Gracie Shapard won a gold medal and two others took silvers for the Chargers at the Edmond Invitational last week. Shapard earned a win by just over a halfsecond in the 100 freestyle in 57.31 seconds and was less than a second from winning another gold medal in the 100 backstroke to settle for silver. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
opponent, Heritage Hall rebounded for a pair of wins to claim the consolation trophy at the Ortho “Sweet Pea” Curtis Invitational last weekend in Newcastle. The Chargers (6-9) posted a 49-46 win over the Moore JV last Saturday in the fifthplace game behind 30 points from Lainey Portman. Portman netted a team-best 22 points and Macy Moore added 15 points in a 58-21 victory against the Deer Creek JV in Friday’s consolation semifinal. Heritage Hall opened with a 55-31 loss to Edmond Santa
Fe on Thursday, led by Portman’s 10 points. The Chargers are slated to host 4A No. 4 Tuttle this Friday at 6:30 p.m. and 3A No. 3 Millwood on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. BETHANY EDGES BEARS AT JONES John Marshall endured a pair of losses at the Jones tournament last weekend. The Bears (7-6) suffered a 39-38 setback against Bethany last Friday, behind Margzinee Turner with 26 points and Jaliyah Young with seven points. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
CHARGERS TAKE 5TH AT NEWCASTLE
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Despite an early setback to a Class 6A
Crossings Christian’s Camden Furnish scored 15 points to help lead the Knights past Tishomingo.
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CALENDAR CONCERTS
Sundance Comes to Oklahoma
Festival of the Arts Returns – Moving from April to June 2021 After weeks of deliberation and planning with the city and community members, Arts Council Oklahoma City (ACOKC) has decided to move Festival of the Arts from its usual time in April to new June dates: June 22 27. Moving Festi val of the Arts to June this year gives more time for vaccine distribution and protection allowing design of an outdoor event that implements CDC guidelines and creates an enjoyable, safe experience. Changes include expansion of festi val grounds to the east lawn of City Hall and Patience Latting Drive. All accepted visual artists from the cancelled 2020 festival have been invited to participate in Festival of the Arts 2021. Additional event changes will be announced throughout the spring and will be posted on artscouncilokc.com.
Feb. 19-20 • Heartland: Women of Country Music Honoring the journey of women in country music, Heartland celebrates the music and life stories of legendary songwriters including Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton and others in this exciting symphonic experience. Heartland is presented by the OKCPHIL at the Civic Center Music Hall. Find tickets at okcciviccenter.com.
from Feb. 13-28 from home. Find tickets at okcciviccenter.evenue. net.
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HEARTS FOR ART
Feb. 12-14 • The Firebird The legend returns as Prince Ivan discovers a group of maidens held captive by an evil sorcerer and his only hope for their rescue is a tiny magical bird. She gifts him with a beautiful feather that provides protection in his time of need. Artistic Director Robert Mills will put his own spin on the classic tale of good over evil which features an exotic score by Igor Stravinsky. Presented by the OKC Ballet inperson at the Civic Center and by virtual streaming. Watch the stream of the event
Feb. 1-14 • Hearts for Art One day to celebrate love is not enough! Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum any time during Feb. 1–14 and show your love for your favorite piece of art or artifact. Pick up a heart at Visitor Services, leave it by your selection and share on social media using #MyWest and #HeartsForArt. While visiting, pick up the “Find the Love” guide, a selection of art from the Museum’s collection that speaks of love. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.
DINNER + MOVIE Feb. 11-14 • Dinner + Movie Join deadCenter for a dinner + movie from Feb. 11-14. During this time, you can stream Shiva Baby and enjoy a delicious meal from Patrono Italian from the safety of your home. Tickets for the movie are $10 at asweetchoice. eventive.org/welcome. See the menu and prices from Patrono Italian online at asweetchoice. eventive.org/patrono menu. UPCOMING Feb. 5 • Paseo First Friday All galleries and restaurants are open with safe practices in place. Stroll the galleries and attend events from 6-9 pm.
N EW D ATES /C ANCELLATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: Jeff Dunham April 9 Maroon 5 – Aug. 14 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12 Michael Buble Sept. 19 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Lyric Theatre: Distant Thunder March 31April 18 Matilda June 2227 Grease July 611 Kinky Boots July 2025 Head Over Heels Sept. 22Oct. 10 Other Events/Shows/Awards:
2021 Hearts for Art DSACO Fashion Show OKC Ballet Ball Firebird Western Heritage Awards Sunbeam Shine a Light Chuck Wagon Festival Paseo Arts Festival Wes Welker Golf Tourney Prix de West Redbud Classic Memorial Marathon Rodeo Hall of Fame Beaux Arts Ball
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he 2021 Sundance Film Festival is underway this weekend, screening films through Wednesday, February 3. As expected, Sundance has changed its format due to the pandemic. They are offering 120 films online through their virtual cinema as well as limited screenings at art house cinemas and drive-in theaters around the country. Fortunately, Circle Cinema in Tulsa is one of the regional hosts. Judas and the Black Messiah, starring Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya from Get Out, leads the list of outstanding films chosen to screen in Tulsa. Other selections include Superior, a thriller about estranged twins; Rebel Hearts, a documentary about rebellious nuns in 1960’s Hollywood; and, Together Together, a romantic comedy about surrogacy starring Ed Helms. For those wanting to dive right in and watch Sundance movies from home, enter “Sundance 2021” in Google to bring up the link to the ticketing home page. It requires you to register to look for passes and tickets, several of which are already sold out. But at least you are not waiting in line in the snow. Given the late date, you are most likely to be offered short films or titles
you have not heard of, but that can be very fun and rewarding. For those ready to venture into an actual theater, Circle Cinema is hosting films all weekend through Tuesday night, with two major features each night. Located in the Kendall-Whittier District since 1928, Circle Cinema is Tulsa’s oldest-standing movie theatre. The theatre now operates year-round as the only nonprofit cinema in the area under the leadership of cofounder Clark Wiens. There is also a middle ground for people wanting to see, but not be near others. Circle Cinema has partnered with the Admiral Drive-In Theater in Tulsa to offer outdoor double features of the films each night starting at 7:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and 6:00 pm Sunday through Tuesday. The Admiral Drive-In will show the same films as Circle Cinema each night. As part of the Sundance celebration, Circle Cinema will also host a series of online special events called Beyond Film. Beyond Film will include virtual coffee discus-
sions, industry panels featuring Oklahoma filmmakers, and special event screenings with local connections like Her Flag, a film about Marilyn Artus’ nationwide art project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. Sundance chose Circle Cinema because Clark Wiens has navigated decades of industry challenges to create one of the best independent cinemas in America. Wiens is also one of the Oklahoma film industry’s biggest supporters. He has championed independent film in Tulsa for decades, linking filmmakers with funding, hosting multiple film festivals and education events, and providing a world class theater for Oklahoma filmmakers to premiere their movies. Wiens recently spread his love of movies to Oklahoma City, opening the Rodeo Cinema in the Stockyard District. The former home of the Oklahoma Opry is now a state-of-the-art movie cinema, offering the best independent films year-round as well as private screenings and movie premieres. Whether or not you make it to Sundance this weekend, be sure to visit Circle Cinema and Rodeo Cinema for a wonderful movie experience.
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Down Syndrome Association 2021 Fashion Show The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma is THRILLED to be hosting its very first fashion show Feb. 4 from 6:008:00 pm at Edmond North Highschool. And the best part is… the models are going to STEAL THE SHOW! DSACO has partnered with local designer, Tamra Gould, owner of Nash Fash Engineered Fashion, to create perfect outfits for each of the models. The theme this year is engineered fashion, brought to you by designer line, Nash Fash. All of Nash Fash’s outfits are engineered active streetwear made from sustainable materials. Every item they
sell is handmade, thus making it entirely unique and SPECIAL. Every model will be given a handmade outfit by Nash Fash to wear and strut down the runway in. Their outfit will likely be an edgy and fashion forward sweat suit. Please visit nashengineeredfashion.com for images of their past work. The show will feature 21 models with Down Syndrome to celebrate the third replication of the 21st chromosome... DOWN SYNDROME! Models will STRUT, DANCE and BEAM down the runway in their NASH FASH outfits. At the end of
the night, we will have a silent auction so each of the self-advocates can keep their outfits! The bidding will begin at $50 for them to get to keep their outfit and bidding increases from that price point to support the services they receive at DSACO. As this is a fundraising event and seating is limited, we do ask that if you plan to attend, that you plan to bid. Bid pooling will be encouraged amongst those around you, so even a $10 bid to contribute to a bid pool would be helpful to the success of this event. Thanks for your support and participation in our first Fashion Show. Tickets are $20 per attendee.
Register and pay for tickets for the fashion show at dsaco.org. WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD! Covid-19 policies: Temperature checks will be taken at the door, masks will be REQUIRED throughout the duration of the event, participants will be seated in the auditorium in a row at a time and skipping every other row to maintain social distancing. Participants will be seated in rows of families or close friends. Maximum capacity will be close to 10% of the auditorium’s full capacity. Social distancing is required. Models will be 6+ feet away from the audience at all times as the runway is elevated.
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Irish cheer seeking fourth straight state title
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ith the start of a new semester in a pandemic, students jumped back into a busy routine. • The cheer team has been preparing for the regionals and state competition since August, only for the regional competition to get cancelled. They will compete at state tomorrow, hoping to come in first for the fourth year in a row. The cheer team and basketball teams also have their senior nights tonight – celebrating senior play-
The Irish Cheer team competes at state on Saturday at Union High School in Tulsa.
by Natalie Edmonds IRISH ITEMS
ers, cheerleading, and managers for their careers with the respective programs. • The student council is holding their elections for the 2-year positions. These include the co-chair of fundraising, co-chair of Olympics, co-chair of
environmental affairs, and co-chair of video productions. This election is an opportunity for current sophomores to run for positions that would be their junior and senior year. With the inevitable factor of COVID-19, candidates will write platforms instead of giving speeches, and campaigning will be almost entirely through social media. • The senior spiritual leadership theology class is also preparing for the upcoming annu-
al Catholic Schools Week, celebrating the faculty, students, community and families. Some of the activities include buying the faculty their favorite Sonic drinks and making cards for hospitals that are helping with the rising COVID-19 numbers. In an untraditional fashion, some students will attend Mass inperson, since numbers are limited, but nevertheless celebrate the opportunity of Catholic education.
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NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 29,2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-96 IN RE: The name of: Madison Yvonne Malone
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Madison Yvonne Malone has petitioned to change his/her name to Zander Jason Scott Malone. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 18 day of February, 2021, before Judge Truong at 2:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 29, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Noel Hernandez has petitioned to change his/her name to Noel Najera Hernandez. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of March, 2021, before Judge Mai at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY
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her attorney of record, Mark Clayborne and moves this Court to set this Guardianship for Final Hearing for Final Letters and Appointment of Guardianship for said minor child in the above styled case. The Petitioner would show and state the Court the following: 1. The Petitioner has received Temporary Letters of Guardianship on the 17th day of November, 2020, of said minor child, Nishylla Matlock, D/O/B: December 22, 2005. 2. The minor child has resided with the Petitioner since the Temporary Orders of Guardianship being granted in November, 2020. 3. Anyone who wish to object to the Petitioner receiving the Final Orders For Guardianship of said minor child listed above should appear on the Hearing Date of February 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Siderias, in the Probate Division on the second Floor of the Oklahoma County Courthouse. 4. Those who wish to object to the Petitioner being granted Final Orders For Guardianship of said minor child can also contact the undersigned Attorney listed below. Respectfully submitted, BY: /s/Mark Clayborne, OBA#15119 8201 S. Walker, Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405)630-7909 (405)616-2488/fax Attorney for Petitioner
Respectfully Submitted, /s/Julia Mettry Allen & Mills, PLLC Cindy Allen, OBA#16911 Julia Mills Mettry, OBA#30404 CB Moore, OBA#31653 Joshua Simpson, OBA#32509 222 East Main Street Norman, Oklahoma 73069 PH:(405)701-8856 FAX: (405)701-8853 info@allenandmills.com Attorneys for the Personal Representative
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Keyton Cecil Anthony Orange Kyron Lee Orange
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COMES NOW, Mark Anthony Orange, the Petitioner/Temporary Guardian, and pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 2004 (C)(3) requests this Court enter an Order Allowing Service by Publication for Aleisha Orange and unknown father. In support of this Application, the following Affidavit is attached herein, to wit: AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA ) SS. 1. Mark Orange, the Affiant, is the Petitioner/Temporary Guardian in the above-captioned matter. 2. On the 23 day of November, 2020, the Affiant petitioned this Court for guardianship over the minor child(ren) named herein. 3. The Affiant states that the Affiant does not know and with due diligence cannot ascertain the name and/or the current residence or location of Aleisha Orange and unknown father. 4. The Affiant has searched the following records to determine the name and/or current residence or location of Aleisha Orange and unknown father without avail, to wit: a. OSCN b. County Assessor c. Social Media d. Tax Records e. Vital Statistics Records f. Other: ______________ Further, the Affiant, sayeth not.
Subscribed and sworn to me, James M. Siderias, Judge of the District Court, this 19 day of January, 2021. /s/JAMES M. SIDERIAS JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT (SEAL)
NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 29, 2021; Friday, February 5, 2021; Friday, February 12, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1964 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF: ANTHONY JOSUE ROCHA TO CHANGE HIS NAME TO ANTHONY JOSUE OLDER
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TAKE NOTICE that Petitioner, Juan Older, by and through his attorney Kimberly Rennie, has filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma a Petition for Name Change of Minor Child in the case number CV2020-1964 to have his name changed as follows: ANTHONY JOSUE ROCHA to that of ANTHONY JOSUE OLDER and that the same will be heard by the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the 4th day of March, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. and that any person may file a written protest in this case prior to the date set for hearing. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFI-
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New, mind‐bending exhibition features Op and Kinetic art A new exhibition opening Feb. 20, on view.” Moving Vision: Op and Kinetic Art Moving Vision will be on view from the Sixties and Seventies, fea‐ through May 16. The Museum is tures movement – both real and currently operating with timed tick‐ perceived. eting and limited capacity. Begin‐ Moving Vision, organized by OKC‐ ning Feb. 20, the Museum will be MOA, highlights one of the great open Wednesday and Thursday, 11 strengths of the Museum’s perma‐ am to 5 pm, Friday 11 am to 8 pm, nent collection – extensive, highly Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sun‐ regarded holdings in Op (optical) day, noon to 5 pm. Entrance to the and Kinetic (movement) art. The Museum’s galleries is $12 for adults Museum will produce an original, with discounts for military mem‐ illustrated catalogue for the exhibi‐ bers, seniors and students. Kids 17 tion, contributing significantly to and under and Museum members the scholarship surrounding these are always free. deeply innovative artistic move‐ Programming and Events ments. Beginning around the middle of Moving Vision Members’ Day the 20th century, two separate, yet Friday, Feb. 18, 10 am to 5 pm. complementary, art movements brought something innovative, Virtual Lecture: delightful and fun to artistic prac‐ New Sensation: The Story of Op Art tices in two‐ and three‐dimensional Wed., March 3, 6 pm. forms. In the case of Op art, artists Joe Houston, artist, curator and con‐ created the perception of move‐ tributing author for the exhibition ment and illusion of depth making catalogue use of two‐dimensional surfaces; while with Kinetic art, artists exper‐ Virtual Lecture: Optical Conscious: The Art of Bridget Riley imented with moving three‐dimen‐ Sat., April 10, 2 pm. sional forms. This exhibition brings Frances Follin, Ph.D., art historian together these two movements to tell the story of artists’ explorations and contributing author for the exhibition catalogue of motion in the 1960s and ’70s. “Unique to this exhibition will be Virtual Program: programming featuring not just The Science of Seeing artists and history scholars but also Wed., March 31, 7 pm. physicians and scientists,” said Maria Lim, M.D., ophthalmologist, Bryon Chambers, OKCMOA head of with Bryon Chambers, manager of programming and partnerships. public programming “We are thrilled to welcome oph‐ thalmologist Dr. Maria Lim for a vir‐ Virtual Tours Wednesday, March 17, 6 pm. tual presentation, ‘The Science of Wednesday, April 21, 6 pm. Seeing.’ Attendees can explore the physiology of the eye, learn how we see and study visual processing in Program cost and registration information the brain while considering the art can be found at okcmoa.com/movingvision.
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Library announces Black History Month events Renown Black American poet Maya Angelou said, “I always felt, if I could get to a Library, I’ll be OK.” The Metropolitan Library System will celebrate Black History Month with diverse online library programs in the month of February. Black History Month programs will include an informative dance performance on the history of Hip Hop dance from the RACE Dance Collective, a performance by Spiritually Bold of the original play “Soldier Girl,” an author visit with Tochi Onyebuchi who wrote the young adult series “Beasts Made of Night” and a new adult science fiction novel, “Riot Baby” and many more story times, author talks and artist demos. All online programs can be viewed via Facebook with some also available on Instagram or Zoom.
Intersectional Discussion Panel Mon., Feb. 1 @ 6:30pm, Facebook Genealogy of Freedman and Black Oklahomans with Genealogist Angela WaltonRaji, Tues., Feb. 2 @ 6:30pm, Zoom & Facebook Black Veterans Stories, Thursdays in Feb. @ 10am, Facebook & Instagram Meechie and Kids Urban Groovezz Sat., Feb. 6 @ 9:30am, Facebook & Instagram Discussion with Filmmaker Laron M. Chapman, Sat., Feb. 6 @ 2pm, Facebook Online Storytime with Children’s Author Kimberly Anderson, Tues., Feb. 9 @ 9:30am, Facebook & Instagram
Quilting a History of Black Towns in Oklahoma Mon., Feb. 15 @ 6:30pm, Facebook Online Storytime with Ward 7 Okla homa City Councilperson Nikki Nice Tues., Feb. 16 @ 9:30am, Facebook & Instagram Author Visit with Tochi Onyebuchi Sat., Feb. 20 @ 10am, Facebook Author Hour: Celebrating Black His tory Month with Sharkira Bourne, Dr. Malika Grayson and Sarah Raughley Sat., Feb. 20 @ 2pm, Facebook Spiritually Bold Perform an original Play “Soldier Girl” Mon., Feb. 22 @ 6:30pm, Facebook
Inclusion in Art Live Demo with Local Artist Jasmine Jones Sat., Feb. 13 @ 2pm, Facebook
Online Storytime with Writer and Musician Demetrius “Meechie” Gib son, Tues., Feb. 23 @ 9:30am, Facebook & Instagram
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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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UNITED States: Stubborn partisanship our worst enemy Reprinted from OKC Friday, Friday, July 12, 2013
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MERICA is the land of the free and the envy of the world, but we are our own worst enemy. Pure, raw politics is eating at the heart of the great Republic our forefathers invented and that has served us so well. But the rulers of our great nation are divided as each group strives to gain control over the other. The situation in Washington D.C., the seat of our government is: “What’s best for my Party,” instead of what’s best for my country. They are operating on a mission of prioritizing the destruction of the “other” party. Never mind trying to reach agreement on creating more jobs for our millions of jobless, educating our children, or helping the poor and struggling.
cans, to complete the approval. But the Republican Leader of the House The Best of would have nothing to do with the DemocJ. Leland Gourley rat Senate's bill. Reprinted from He said “we’ll do our own, Thank You,” and he launched into a battle that would OKC FRIDAY take months to complete, if ever. In other words, in Washington, if you are Attempts to overcome this problem are a Democrat, then anything Republicans did that looked like it was going to appeal to the met with all kinds of criticism. An example highlighted currently is the public, is bad. And vice versa. It is a constant battle between the two effort of a bipartisan group to solve the political parties that has tied up our immigration problem. They got to first base, as the U.S. Senate progress for our country. And there seems to passed, by a fairly large margin, a bill that be no way to solve this “party first” philosowould attack this problem. Both parties had phy of both sides. This newspaper last week editorialized members voting for it. It would fine the illegal immigrants and compliments to Oklahoma City for the offer them a chance, over an extended peri- progress it has made by being a community of all the people, regardless of politics. od, to apply for citizenship after 13 years. We need a new hero to step forward But the U.S. Senate is controlled by the Democrat party. They sent it to the House of nationally and urge us to join hands and Representatives, controlled by the Republi- quit harmful disagreements.
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Students Heritage Hall Patrons Association (HHSPA) volunteers surprise Upper School students with hot chocolate and candy canes as they leave school for the day. Pictured are patron Julie McKone and sophomores Annie Walker and Nathan Wu.
Thank you to the Heritage Hall Patrons Association A s many Chargers know and appreciate, the Heritage Hall School Patrons Association (HHSPA) is an organization that serves the school community in many ways. Composed of current patrons, the HHSPA supports the mission statement of Heritage Hall – to inspire in its students the curiosity to learn, the self-confidence to lead, and the compassion to serve – in cooperation with the Board of Trustees, administrative staff, faculty, students and patrons. The HHSPA sponsors many of the school’s most popular events (such as the Lower School Carnival, Middle School Olympics and freshman fifth quarter parties), volunteers around campus and operates the campus store,
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Charger Corner. The organization truly plays a prominent role in our community. Although many of the HHSPA’s normal activities had to be put on hold or reimagined this year due to COVID-19, the group has still found ways to support and uplift students, faculty and staff. In November, the HHSPA surprised Upper School students and faculty with Chickfil-A. To celebrate the holidays, Lower, Middle and Upper School teachers were given gift bags, gift cards and letters of appreciation.
Earlier this month, HHSPA moms braved the cold and wind to hand out hot chocolate and candy canes to Middle and Upper School students – a unanimous hit. Christina Mayo is the HHSPA president. “A big thing for us is always teacher appreciation,” she said. “Whether it be luncheons, breakfasts, holiday cash or gift cards, it’s very important for us to give back to the school’s faculty, especially around the holidays. “We were also happy to support the sociallydistanced Lower School glow dance party during P.E. and to host the Chick-fil-A days.” On behalf of Heritage Hall students and employees, THANK YOU, HHSPA, for everything you do for our school.
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hen you are growing up everyone tells you that the hardest year of your high school career will be your junior year. From standardized tests to juggling AP classes, 11th grade is one of the most formative years of your life, prepping you for the future. Having known
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from the young age of 10-years-old that I would apply to the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathe-
matics, I knew this to be true. What I, and I don’t believe anyone else could anticipate, would be that my junior year would be during a pandemic. My first semester at OSSM was completely online and despite the increased workload and difficult coursework, not much in my personal life had
changed. I woke up in my own bed surrounded by the walls that had housed me for 17 years. I went to virtual school at my mahogany desk only a foot from my bed. Once the school day finished, I could simply close my laptop and be back into the comfort of my home; but of course this is not what OSSM is intended to be. OSSM is such an advanced and acclaimed school purely because you are truly and fully immersed in the academic environment. I was experiencing a watered-down imitation of this experience. As the first semester drew to a close and we went into winter break there were murmurs of school starting once again inperson and on-campus. To say I was terrified was an understatement. I had grown comfortable and complacent in virtual school. Going onto campus promised difficulty, stress and perhaps worst of all ,loneliness. The only way we as a school could keep our community safe
was to social distance -- social distance from the rest of the world. Once we stepped through the front gates we were not permitted to leave until either the end of the semester or when the cases in Oklahoma reduced. This meant weeks and weeks on end of not being able to return home or see my family. As the move-in date crept closer and closer, I could feel my brain shut down. I used to live months, years ahead, forever planning and preparing for my future, but now I savored every second, fearing the future, knowing that I could not predict nor know how my future would be at OSSM. I was so afraid. The first day, standing alone in my nearempty dorm room, surrounded by haphazardly strewn boxes and clothes, my parents pulling out of the parking lot and driving away, was one of the scariest moments of my life. I felt so alone. What if I wasn’t good enough? What if I failed? More than
anything, I wanted to go back home. It was a fear and sadness that ate painfully at my heart, burrowing deep inside me. Everyone else felt so comfortable in their skin, so why wasn’t I? As the days passed though, my fears ebbed. I made friends. I went to classes and things weren’t quite so scary. I had left my family back in Stillwater, but I met a new family. My roommate, my floormates and my classmates were just like me. A little scared, nervous, but eager to make our own place in the world. This was a school that fostered leaders. It was why we had all come to OSSM, and it would be what bonds us all when we are long gone from this campus. The last year was terrifying, the notknowing, the losses and sacrifices we all made, but we made it through together. I may not know what my future will be here at OSSM, but I’m starting to think it will be wonderful.
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