Glitter Ball
Let me call you my Sweetheart!
Brent Hart and Matt Thomas at the deadCenter party which took place at Factory Obscura. Page B1.
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day is approaching. See photos of your friends and neighbors and their Sweethearts, plus gift ideas from your local merchants. Pages 9 & 10.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 40 • Two Sections • 16 pages February 7, 2020
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Proposed path through Village draws safety concerns By Ashley Haley Staff Writer Security, safety and money are top concerns for The Village residents who continue to fight for a senior park instead of the city’s proposed TIF plan. Residents voiced their concerns at a regular city
council meeting, specifically regarding the city’s plan to construct a 10-foot path in the Hawthorn Community, where many senior citizens live. The TIF project, which was proposed last year, is expected to bring a new park, playground, town center, dog park, walking path
and more to the city. A committee representing the residents in favor of a senior park has met with city leaders numerous times and The Village City Council has compromised with the committee by changing plans for the splash pad to a fountain. Now, residents are also
looking to make a deal on a proposed path through the community. According to The Village TIF Design Report Draft on the city’s website, the city plans to construct a multipath connector from the park to Village Drive. Resident Linda Schoenhals said although not all
Dad writes children’s book to empower girls
See TIF, Page 3
Sunbeam to honor Bob Ross with its 2020 Aspire Award
By Rose Lane Editor Author Tanner Tate read his book All the Things A Girl Can Be to preschoolers at Johnson Elementary. Illustrator Morgan Snyder was also in attendance. The Village Mayor Cathy Cummings presented a copy of the book to the elementary school’s Principal Jana
residents have been surveyed, about 71 percent do not support the construction of the proposed path. She said the path brings safety and security concerns. “Our security is that there’s not a lot of people
From left: Back Row, Donna Stevens, author Tanner Tate, illustrator Morgan Snyder and Beth Ortiz; middle row, Niko Rodriguez, Mar'Kell Taft, Braylon Mitchell, Mayor Cathy Cummings, Hudson Pickett, Nora Evans, Jaciel Hernandez, Kalani Clark and Rai'lee McClellan; and front row, Jackson Smith, Henry Moore, Milo Adams and Gage Miller.
Higgins. The father of a 5year-old girl, Tanner said he wrote a book geared toward girls
rather than boys because he wants her to grow up with the confidence and belief that she can do and be
anything she sets her mind to. “I don't think boys See BOOK, Page 9
Sunbeam Family Services has named Robert J. Ross, chairman and CEO of Inasmuch Foundation, as its 2020 Aspire Award recipient. The Aspire Award is presented annually by Sunbeam to Oklahomans who have made significant contributions to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing people of all ages with help, hope, and the opportunity to succeed through early childhood, foster care,
BOB ROSS
counseling and senior services programs. “I am honored to be named the 2020 Aspire Award recipient,” said Ross. “I See ROSS, Page 2
Herman Meinders, is seated center, with his wife, LaDonna, left and brother, Bob. He is surrounded by family, standing, his sister and her husband, Linda and John Drum, and daughter, Christine Meinders, at the dedication of the Meinders Neuroscience Institute at Mercy Hospital on Memorial Road.
Mercy dedicates Meinders Neuroscience Institute Mercy Health Foundation recently hosted a cocktail reception and dinner honoring Herman Meinders and his family. “The Meinders extraordinary generosity made it possible to build the Meinders Neuroscience Institute and the Meinders Center for Movement Disorders,” said a Mercy spokesperson. “This is
a comprehensive, innovative new center of excellence, which is the only facility of its kind in a multi-state area.” The medical specialists with Meinders Neuroscience Institute in Oklahoma City are experts in the care of the nervous system, brain, and spine. It is the largest, most See MEINDERS, Page 2
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FRIDAY fumble In the Jan. 31 edition of OKC FRIDAY, Dr. Jesus Medina, left, was incorrectly identified as Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby, right. The newspaper regrets the error.
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OKCPHIL hosts donors
Donors to the Board’s challenge enjoy a buffet dinner, from left, Judy Austin, Kathy and Terry Kerr, Sodie Clements and Louise Churchill and her husband, Gerry Cannon.
Composer Jonathan Leshnoff, left, Terry Cooper, Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate and Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev welcome donors.
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OKCPHIL President Jeff Starling and his wife, Sally, at the party for donors who met the board’s challenge match.
Tribute to bombing 25th
Linda and Carl Bosteel, retired pastor of First Presbyterian, at the dinner and rehearsal.
MEINDERS From Page 1 comprehensive team of neuroscience specialists between St. Louis and Phoenix. Mercy is among the very best in stroke care, with a complete and experienced stroke team
ROSS From Page 1 became invested with
The OKCPHIL paid tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing by commissioning and performing an original composition, “Of Thee I Sing,” by Jonathan Leshnoff last Saturday night. A musical journey taking the audience from darkness to light. Also on the program was pianist Angela Cheng playing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.2 an “The limits of Almost” with OU’s choral groups.
at the ready 24 hours a day, every day. Herman Meinders learned the value of hard work growing up on a farm in Pipestone, Minn. He has dedicated his life to giving back. His generous, philanthropic presence has been felt throughout Oklahoma for many decades in education, the arts, human services,
Sunbeam more than 10 years ago when Educare Oklahoma City was a dream for our community. I served as the chairman and led the campaign to raise more than $9 million to build the early education center serving Oklahoma City’s most disadvantaged children and families.” He said that improving the lives of children is vital for our community. “I am incredibly proud of the tremendous accomplishments of Sunbeam and appreciate the team that’s in the trenches serving clients every day,” Ross said. Ross served two terms on Sunbeam’s board; co-chaired Sunbeam’s $12 million “New Home, Forever
youth programs, churches and the medical community. As the founder of American Floral Service, Inc., Herman Meinders has been an innovator and leader in the international floral industry for over 60 years. He has received many awards and honors for his lifetime of leadership and philanthropy.
Family” capital campaign; and was instrumental in founding Educare Oklahoma City, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. “Bob serves as an ambassador of hope and a champion for our community,” said Sarah Rahhal, LCSW, chief executive officer of Sunbeam. “He is passionate about helping infants and toddlers thrive through access to high-quality early childhood education. Because of his dedication, passion and vision, 10 years ago Educare Oklahoma City opened its doors to provide wraparound services to young children and their families.” Since then, she said, Educare has prepared nearly 1,500 children
for school, which has enriched their lives and strengthened our community. “This innovative, research-based facility was also the springboard for 20 additional high-quality childcare centers in Oklahoma City, reaching 680 young children each year,” Rahhal said. “Thank you for being an advocate for our community, Bob.” Winners of the Aspire Award are selected by a committee based on their level of service to Sunbeam in support of the nonprofit’s mission. Previous Aspire Award winners include: Jennie and Ric Penner, Patrick and Barbara Hill, Ray and Pat Potts, Ray Bitsche, and Sandy Trudgeon. The Aspire Award will be presented at the Sixth Annual Shine a Light gala on April 30 at the Downtown Embassy Suites. The event includes dinner, drinks and inspiring stories of hope, help and opportunity. Guests must be 21 to attend. Tickets for Shine a Light start at $150. Gala and table sponsorships are also available. For more information, or to purchase a sponsorship or tickets, visit ShineaLightOKC.org or call 609-2311. Shine a Light supports Sunbeam’s programs to help children, families and seniors learn, grow, heal and thrive. Sunbeam’s mission is to provide people of all ages with help, hope and the opportunity to succeed through early childhood, foster care, counseling and senior services.
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TIF From Page 1 wandering around or riding through,” Schoenhals said. “There’s been no problems, but to bring a 10-foot path, we don’t want that. It’s not as beautiful and we don’t want people taking a shortcut through our neighborhood.” Councilman Sonny Wilkinson said if the plans exclude a bike path, people will have to ride their bikes on the sidewalk. “If we don’t separate that out, we might generate more
of a problem,” he said. Former Village mayor Stanley Alexander also addressed the council about financial concerns with the city’s plan to reduce lanes on Vineyard Boulevard to provide pedestrian paths away from street traffic. He said it doesn’t make sense to reduce lanes considering how much money The Village spent on the road. “That doesn’t make any sense to me at all. It’s a waste of money,” Alexander said. “We want a senior park. We want to keep Vineyard Boulevard to four lanes and we’re going
to keep riding on top of it from now on until decisions are made.” Mayor Cathy Cummings has met with the group multiple times to discuss changes. She said the city looks to make more compromises with residents regarding the plans and noted that plans for a splash pad have been changed to a fountain, one of the recommendations on the group’s wish list. Wilkinson said he also feels as though the city has compromised and wants the residents to know that there has been a lot of effort put into the TIF
project and he appreciates the group’s research, efforts and concerns. “My fear is that a lot of this has gotten blown up. I feel like there’s a notion that we want to bring in thousands of people and ruin people’s lives and the homes they bought to retire in and that’s not where I’m coming from,” Wilkinson said. The Village city council looks to finalize the project and include it on the agenda of an upcoming city council meeting, Cummings said.
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Sports Weekly BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Cyclones secure SPC sweep on road
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Casady’s Jackson Kennedy averaged 8 points per game in helping the Cyclones to wins over Greenhill and Trinity Valley last weekend.
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A trip to the DFW metroplex paid off for Casady after sweeping a pair of Southwest Preparatory Conference counters last weekend. Dylan Vassan scored 18 points and P.J. Mitchell-Johnson added 17 points in a 53-42 win at DallasGreenhill last Saturday afternoon. Mitchell-Johnson also led the way with 24 points in a 64-56 victory at Fort WorthTrinity Valley on Friday. D.J. Freeman also chipped in 17 points in the win. The Cyclones (24-6) return home this Friday against DallasCistercian for their final SPC counter of the season. KNIGHTS GET PAST OCS Crossings Christian upped its current winning streak to 9 games after a 44-34 victory against OCS last Friday night. Daniel Koonce netted 14 points to lead the 3A No. 5 Knights
(15-3), who haven’t lost since Dec. 20 at Metro Christian. They visit Oklahoma Christian Academy this Friday at 7:30 p.m. and hosts Harding Prep on Monday at 8 p.m. OKC STORM TOPS CHARGERS Heritage Hall got a mixed bag with its action last week, including a 57-40 loss to the OKC Storm home school team and a 62-49 victory against OCS. Trey Alexander paced the 4A No. 2 Chargers with 11 points against the Storm The junior guard also ended up two assists shy of a tripledouble with 26 points, 18 rebounds and 8 assists against OCS. Sebastian Perry also added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Heritage Hall (12-5) travels to Santa Fe South this Friday at 7:30 p.m. and hosts Star Spencer on Tuesday at 8 p.m. WEBSTER RUNS OVER IRISH Facing a top-10 opponent, McGuinness just never got its offense on track in a 72-60 loss at 4A No. 5 Tulsa Webster on Friday. Three Irish scored in double figures, led by Graham Tawwater with 25 points. Ben Tawwater netted 14 points and Cooper Bates added 12 points. Graham Tawwater also contributed a team-best 19 points and Ford Collier chipped in 11 points in a 76-41 triumph at Santa Fe South on Tuesday. The Irish (10-9) hosted 4A No. 12 Classen SAS last
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Casady’s P.J. Mitchell-Johnson (5) scored a teamhigh 24 points in the Cyclone’s 64-56 win over Dallas-Greenhill last weekend.
Thursday, before entertaining the OKC Storm on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. CROOKED OAK CLIPS EAGLES Hampered by more than a dozen turnovers and a difficult shooting night, Harding Charter Prep lost 50-39 at Crooked Oak on Friday. Lawyer Rose scored 9 points to lead the Eagles (5-16). Harding Prep also endured a 66-42 setback at Destiny Christian on Tuesday with Rose netting a teambest 16 points. The Eagles host Seminole Academy this Friday at 7:30 p.m. and visit Crossings Christian on Monday at 8 p.m. OTHER RESULTS Santa Fe too much for Antlers: Deer Creek suffered a 46-26 loss against 6A No. 15 Edmond Santa Fe last Friday night. The 19th-ranked Antlers (8-10) visit Norman North this Friday. Tipoff is set for
around 7:30 p.m. PC West downs Panthers: Ending a busy month, PC North endured a 65-48 setback against district rival No. 14 PC West last Friday night. The No. 12 Panthers (11-6) host Choctaw this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Bears fall at Millwood: It was a difficult week for John Marshall, as the 7thranked Bears suffered a 74-62 loss at 3A No. 1 Millwood and a 67-63 setback at 4A No. 13 Classen SAS. John Marshall (13-6) hosts Northwest Classen this Friday and visits Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Both games are set to start at 7:30 p.m. CHA dominates Rockets: With a busy week, Mount St. Mary lost twice but pulled off a 70-56 win at Harrah last Tuesday. The 4A No. 8 Rockets (136) suffered a 63-41 loss against Christian Heritage on Saturday after a 68-60 overtime setback at Bethel on Friday. They host Jones this Friday and Tecumseh on Tuesday. Both games should tip off around 8 p.m.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
SWIMMING ROUNDUP
Local teams compete at regionals Not having lost since a Christmas weekend tournament in Missouri, the Deer Creek girls basketball team held off Edmond Santa Fe last Friday for a 75-69 victory to run its winning streak to 10 games. Skylar Vann paced a trio in double figures with 32 points. Bri Scott scored 17 points and Angel Scott added 12 points for the Class 6A No. 1 Antlers. Deer Creek (16-2) visits 6A No. 5 Norman North this Friday at 6 p.m. KNIGHTS RUN OVER OCS Holding OCS to just 25 percent shooting, Crossings Christian cruised to a 43-26 win over Oklahoma Christian School (OCS) last Friday night. Ashlyn Darter led the way with 16 points and Camden Furnish added 10 points for the Knights (10-8), which posted a 10-win season for the first time in program history. Crossings Christian visits Oklahoma Christian Academy this Friday and hosts Harding Charter Prep on Monday. Both games start at 6:30 p.m. STORM DROWN CHARGERS Despite having three players in double figures, Heritage Hall dropped a 57-39 loss to OKC Storm last Thursday. Avery Freeman and Macy Moore collected 11 points each, while Annie Walker had 10 points. The Chargers (5-13) also pulled off a 54-49
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Deer Creek’s Angel Scott netted 12 points to help the Class 6A No. 1 Antlers to a 75-69 win over Edmond Santa Fe last week.
victory against OCS on Tuesday, behind a team-best 9 points from Freeman. Heritage Hall visits Santa Fe South this Friday and hosts Star Spencer on Tuesday. Both games are set to start at 6:30 p.m. IRISH DOMINATE WEBSTER Allowing just 31 total points last week, McGuinness cruised to 71-9 victory at Tulsa Webster last Friday and a 68-22 triumph at Santa Fe South on Tuesday. The 4A No. 12 Irish (16-3) hosted secondranked Classen SAS last Thursday, before entertaining OKC Storm on Tuesday. Both games tip off at 6 p.m. EAGLES CLIP CROOKED OAK Harding Charter Prep rolled to a 66-35 win over Crooked Oak last Friday and pulled off a 50-49 victory at Destiny Christian on Tuesday.
The Eagles (16-5) visited Southwest Covenant last Thursday before traveling to Fridayland rival Crossings Christian on Monday at 6:30 p.m. PC WEST DOWNS PANTHERS PC North’s brief two-game winning streak ended with a 50-30 loss to district rival PC West last Friday night. The 6A No. 15 Panthers (10-7) host ninth-ranked Choctaw this Tuesday at 6 p.m. MILLWOOD TOO MUCH FOR BEARS John Marshall endured a pair of losses to top-5 opponents last week, including an 82-38 setback at 3A No. 3 Millwood and a 66-41 defeat at 4A No. 2 Classen SAS. The Bears (5-14) host Northwest Classen this Friday at and Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Both games are slated to tip off at 6 p.m.
Five Fridayland schools begin their quest for a state swimming championship as regionals are staged this Friday and Saturday in Edmond and Jenks. Deer Creek and PC North compete in the Class 6A west regional at Mitch Park YMCA in Edmond, while Heritage Hall and Harding Charter Prep are in Class 5A. PC North boasts four swimmers who have a great chance to make state, according to coach Tammye Bishop. The quartet includes seniors Blake Jones and Olivia Cleburn, along with junior Joey Batts and freshman Andrea Hoang. Along with those individuals, the Panther boys relay teams could make waves also. “Boys relays have a really good opportunity to do well at regionals and hopefully make it to state,” Bishop said. McGuinness makes the journey northeast to participate in a 5A east regional at Jenks Aquatic Center. With some quality swimmers on the east side, the Irish expect a tough challenge at regionals.
“The west has more swimmers than the East but the East has some powerful swimmers,” said Irish coach Mark Veneklasen. “Bishop Kelley will be tough to beat at both the regional and state championships.” The McGuinness girls are relying on good scores from Victoria Whitbeck and Holly Fuhrmann. Whitbeck, a freshman, competes in the 200-yard freestyle and 100 backstroke events. Fuhrmann, a senior, swims the 100 butterfly and the 200 indvidual medley (IM). Senior Holden Husbands and freshman Max Bunnag key the Irish boys. Husbands participates in the 50 freestyle and is set to be the anchor leg in the 200 medley relay along with the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Bunnag competes in the 100 backstroke and 200 IM. The 5A regional meets start at 10 a.m. both days, with 6A to follow at 5 p.m. State meets are scheduled for Feb. 21-22 in Jenks.
WRESTLING ROUNDUP
Panthers win Big 10 tourney With more than a dozen athletes making the podium, the PC North wrestling team won the Big 10 Conference championship last weekend at PC West. Derek Colvin earned the Panthers’ only gold medal with a championship at 195 pounds. Five others collected silver medals in second, including Austin Tood at 106 pounds, Cooper Britton at 120 pounds, Garrett Kernell at 126 pounds, Tre Harley at 160 pounds and Octavius ToliverFlient at 220 pounds. Brenden Butts fin-
ished in third place at 138 pounds, while Johnny Massucci and Elijah Rose took fourth at 152 and 285 pounds, respectively. Eddie Duncan, a 113-pounder, led a trio in fifth place, with Robert Duke at 132 pounds and Elijah Young at 220 pounds rounding out the group. Ian Davis and David Hammond placed sixth at 106 and 170 pounds, respectively. CHARGERS 3RD AT CHICKASHA Five Heritage Hall wrestlers cracked the
top 5 at the Chickasha Invitational. Boston Powell led a quartet in third place at 126 pounds. The other three included E.J. Beloncik at 145, Gannon Allen at 160 and heavyweight Omari Smith. Davis Park also took fifth at 106 pounds. CASADY’S DUMIGAN 4TH AT TEXAS PREP Casady’s Will Dumigan reached rarified air last weekend. Dumigan finished fourth at 152 pounds at the Texas Prep State Championships to beccome a 3-time Texas Prep All-Stater.
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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Through Feb. 9 • ‘Come From Away’
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Recommended for ages 10 & up. Showing at the Civic Center.
Through Feb. 9 • ‘The Cat in the Hat’
Lyric Theatre brings the classic children’s book to life in a wild ride of physical comedy from through Feb. 9. Get your tickets today at Lyric at the Plaza, 1727 NW 16th St.
Feb. 10 • ‘The Choir of Man’
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater presents The Choir of Man Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at tickets.occc.edu, or call the OCCC Box Office at (405) 6827579. The Arts Center is located at 7777 S. May Ave.
Feb. 13 • Ballet of Mexico
The acclaimed National Folkloric Ballet of Mexico will deliver one of the most exhilarating displays of choreography and rhythm to ever grace the Armstrong Auditorium stage on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 pm., 285-1010.
LUNCHEON
Feb. 27 • Footsteps Luncheon
The 5th annual Oklahoma Lawyers for Children Footsteps Luncheon is from noon to 1 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Feb. 27. RSVP to (405) 7594453 or email cabney@olfc.org.
Feb. 19 • Fashion Show
Please join a select group of friends for a special celebration of Abbey McCoy’s life through her love of fashion. CK & Co. is hosting this fundraiser/party with cocktails, appetizers and a fashion show by GRAYSE with special appearance by Kelly Gray (former St. John’s designer) accompanied by Linda Koomtz. The party is from 5:30-7:30 pm at CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. In kind donations can be made at the event to OK Project Woman. Please RSVP by Feb. 14 because of limited seating.
FILM
Feb. 20 • ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ Enjoy dinner and a movie at the Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum from 5-9 pm on Feb. 20. Please make reservations by Feb. 17.
HOME DEDICATION
March 9 • Home Dedication
Habitat for Humanity is having its 1,000th home dedication at 12:30 pm at 8121 NW 74th St. in OKC. Gov. Stitt will be there to support Habitat with this huge milestone.
THIS WEEKEND
Feb. 7 • First Friday on Paseo
Each first Friday of the month, the Paseo's galleries offer special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of entertainment opportunities, all within walking distance. The Paseo is located between NW 27th & 30th Streets and Walker & Hudson. See you there from 6-9 pm.
Feb. 7-9 • Affair of the Heart
Braum’s An Affair of the Heart craft show is this weekend at the State Fair Park. The show features 800 booths of handmade items, boutiques and gourmet food. Use your Braum’s store receipts for free tickets to the event. Fri-
day and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.
Feb. 9 • OKC at the Oscars
Prepare yourself to walk down the red carpet at The Paramount Room during the third annual OKC at the Oscars. This event celebrates a year in film with specialty cocktails, nominee-themed foods, fun prizes and more. Tickets are $40 and include all-you-can-eat, red carpet photo opportunities and multiple viewing screens from 610:30 pm. For the first time, the event will feature two viewing areas.
Through April 30 • Spirit of Color
Spirit of Color is an expression of identity and culture through the arts. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum celebrates the artistic careers of artists Mary Ann Moore “Senoj,” Edward Grady, Marty Avrett, Wallace Owens, Corazon Watkins, Rose and Melvin Smith, Michi Susan and Al Bostick in this extraordinary exhibit, 1400 Classen Dr.
OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave.
Friday, Feb. 7 • Detroit Pistons 7:00 Sunday, Feb. 9 • Boston Celtics 2:30 Tuesday, Feb. 11 • San Antonio Spurs 7:00
Oklahoma Film Spotlight
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reat things are happening in the Oklahoma film industry. A major studio film is heading to Osage County, a new film school and sound stage is breaking ground in Oklahoma County, and the top award at Sundance went to a film produced in Tulsa County. Killers of the Flower Moon is coming to Oklahoma. The film, based on the riveting novel by David Gann, chronicles the mysterious murders of Osage Nation citizens that became the center of a major F.B.I. investigation involving J. Edgar Hoover. The film will be directed by Academy Awardwinner Martin Scorsese (The Departed, Goodfellas, The Irishman), and will star Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Titanic) and Robert De Niro (The Irishman, Raging Bull). Killers will be the first major motion picture filmed in Oklahoma since August: Osage County in 2013. Because the story of Killers is based here, it seems obvious that the film would be produced here as well. However, that is rarely the case. Studios weigh a variety of business factors when deciding where to produce a film. Luckily, Oklahoma met most of
those criteria: a solid film rebate program, great film crews, beautiful locations, a proactive film office, and plenty of Native Americans to work on camera and on the crew. Anticipation has been building for Killers since production representatives scouted Oklahoma and met with Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. Seeking to create an authentic portrayal of the Osage Nation and indigenous peoples, the production has returned multiple times, holding a series of casting calls throughout the state for Native talent, and posting job announcements for Osage artisans and crafters, construction workers, culinary specialists, and more. Closer to home, the Oklahoma City School Board voted recently to sell the Green Pastures Elementary School to a film consortium that intends to build a sound stage and movie studio as well as house the new Oklahoma Film and Television Academy. The consortium is led
by Melodie Garneau, Richard Janes, and Amy Janes. For the past year, I served on the consortium’s education committee alongside educators from OCCC and Metro Technology Centers developing a plan for the new film academy. It is exciting to see these plans come to fruition. And, this is just the beginning. Additional studios, sound stages, and production companies are expected to announce plans in the next several months. Finally, Minari, an immigrant drama that was filmed in the Tulsa area last summer, swept the top prizes at the Sundance Film Festival, winning both the Grand Jury Prize as well as the Audience Award. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung and filmed primarily in Tulsa and Skiatook, Minari employed more than 170 Oklahoma film industry members while utilizing the services of a number of local businesses for production requirements, such as equipment rentals, lodging and catering. The Oklahoma film industry is on the rise. To keep up with the latest announcements, you can sign up for an email blast from the Oklahoma Film + Music Office. Or, just stay tuned right here.
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Leaders of the Pack competition needs your team The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is encouraging businesses and organizations to join the Leaders of the Pack competition. Throughout the year, volunteer groups will compete to sort and pack the most amount of pounds in the organization’s Protein Packaging Center (PPC). Protein is one of the most requested items among the Regional Food Bank's partner agencies. Thanks to donations from food manufacturers and retailers, the organization currently has more than 300,000 pounds of frozen protein waiting
to be worked in the PPC. “The more volunteers we have working in the Protein Packaging Center, the faster we can get nutritious protein to families in central and western Oklahoma,” said Kendra Loper, chief community engagement officer. “Signing up for the Leaders of the Pack competition is a great way for businesses and organizations to boost team morale and help increase access to protein for the one in six Oklahomans who live with hunger every day.” Volun-
teers in the PPC take frozen bulk protein, like chicken and pork and repackage it into familyfriendly sizes. The PPC has enabled the Regional Food Bank to increase the amount of protein it provides for Oklahomans like Dianna. She shops once a month at Urban Mission Food & Resource Center, a partner of the Regional Food Bank. “Without this place I wouldn't be able to afford meat or protein,” Dianna said. “A lot of people out there are without resources and
this if very helpful.” Groups competing in Leaders of the Pack will earn points by reserving shifts in the PPC, the amount of pounds per person that is packed during their shifts and also by fulfilling their shift reservations. Organizations will receive recognition for participating in Leaders of the Pack and will also earn special awards for outstanding achievement. Groups interested in joining the competition should contact Whitney Atteberry, by calling (405) 600-3161 or at volunteer@rfbo.org.
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Seniors in the Heritage Hall Pep Club Court. The Belle and Beaux was to be announced at the Pep Club Dance. From left to right: Front row, Trudie Taylor, Grace Hickey, Reagan Williams, Safia Salim and Avery Freeman; and back row, Zane Hermen, Grant McLain, Matthew Williams, William Jackson and Range Faulkner.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that The City of The Village, a municipal corporation, will receive sealed BIDS at the office of the City Clerk, 2304 Manchester Dr., The Village, OK, until 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time on February 14, 2020, for the following Project: The Village Animal Shelter Improvement Project Bids shall be sealed and marked “SEALED ANIMAL SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BID”. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, before the time set for opening of bids, as well as bids received after the time set for the opening of bids, will not be considered and will be returned unopened. A Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a Business Relationships Affidavit shall accompany the sealed proposal. The Bidder shall only use the City of The Village Bid Form and affidavits or photocopies thereof. All forms must be signed and all affidavits sworn to and notarized. All bids shall be typewritten or in ink.
Casady students are off to Spain
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time on February 14, 2020 in the City of The Village Conference Room, 2304 Manchester Dr., The Village, OK 73120. The City of The Village reserves the right to reject any all bids and reserves the right to waive immaterial defects and irregularities.
by Sophia Hellman
CASADY COMMUNITY
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magine a colorful, culture-rich plaza, bustling with people, full of local shops and restaurants. Now imagine a breathtaking view of thousands of houses clustered between deep green trees. This is Spain, but it’s really only the tip of the iceberg. A Casady school tradition is to offer international trips every year. Opportunities are unique to Casady, and are one of a kind learning experiences that lead to precious memories with friends. For this upcoming spring break, a number of interested Spanish students will travel to Spain and Portugal on a trip organized by Casady Spanish teacher Dr. Carlos Torres-Rodriguez. The trip is available to all students currently enrolled in Spanish 3 and above. Latin students may also have the opportunity to participate. Spain boasts an expanse of literature, architecture, famous art museums, authentic food, and much more. I spoke with Dr. Torres to learn what the experience is like. I asked Dr. Torres what makes the Spanish trip unique from the other trips Casady has. He explained that there hadn’t been an upper school trip specifically for the Spanish division
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before. In the past, it has only been the other languages who had trips available to their students. “I want to go beyond the classroom, and I want to expose my students to real-life Spanish,” he said. In his itinerary, he’s listed a few famous cities he plans to visit, including Madrid, Córdoba, Seville and Mérida. Also in Portugal, he plans to visit Lisbon and Sintra. According to Dr. Torres, it’ll be the “most
authentic cultural experience I can bring to my students.” He explained that it gives them the opportunity to meet new people and practice their grammar in an immersive environment, ultimately improving their language capabilities. Looking ahead to the future of the Spanish immersion program, Dr. Torres enthusiastically shared his hopes for more trips in years to come. Even if students are unable to make it this year, he noted that he plans to have similar Spanish immersion trips every year to different locations in the world. His sights are set on Machu Picchu, Argentina, Chile, and possibly the Galapagos Islands. At the end of the day, Dr. Torres strives to inspire his students.
He expressed, “I try to instill the love of my country.”
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N GOVERNOR STITTS’ State of the State speech this week he continues to wage war against our Oklahoma Tribes. He boasts about pursuing a court case that has been criticized by virtually every civic and nonprofit leader in the state. Oklahoma Tribes contribute nearly $13 BILLION every year to the state’s economy. The Governor wants a chunk of that money under his control. Under the stewardship of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and other Oklahoma Tribal leaders supported the state with more than 96,000 jobs. Oklahoma Tribes support virtually every nonprofit agency across the state. Check who is the presenting sponsor at the next gala fundraiser you attend. It is egotistical madness for Stitt to believe he can spend the money better than the tribes. The Governor’s signing the permitless carry bill for guns has hampered major com-
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com panies like DRG, Boeing and Pratt-Whitney in recruiting the talent they need. DRG’s Phil Bussey said people are afraid to come to Oklahoma after seeing the picture on Facebook of the guy with an automatic weapon slung across his chest, walking into a Bricktown bar. The nightly local news seems to feature at least one murder by a gun every night. Governor Stitt accomplished many genuinely good things for the state, but when talking about them in his speech, he took all the credit for others’ work. “Thanks to our strong pension plans, low bond debt and progress in savings, Oklahoma
is ranked as the fifth most solvent state in America. Let’s take this to #1,” Governor Stitt said. He should have said, “thanks to our State Treasurer Randy McDaniel, who spent 12 years in the legislature reducing our unfunded pension plan debt of $16 million. “The Governor credited Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell for Oklahoma’s tourism website achieving a #1 ranking in web traffic in 2019. Pardon and Parole Board consolidated its investigators with the Department of Corrections under Gov. Stitt, eliminating duplication and saving essential dollars. He is merging other departments and agencies for cost efficiency. He recently stood with Pres., Trump in Washington D.C., to announce that the State of Oklahoma will be pursuing new flexibilities through the Healthy Adult Opportunity, Sooner-Care2. However, State Question 802 on the ballot in November may make it a wasted effort.
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ather than focus on the business and needs of District 3, Commissioner Calvey utilizes information he knows is not accurate to paint the office of Sheriff in a negative light in his continuous crusade of being soft on crime. Rather than getting
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Kevin and Tiffany Haggard are dressed in the color of love for Valentine’s Day.
Austin and Taylor Voss are in love with each other and their dogs. Carroll and Karen Mayfield, in Palm Beach, Fla., are sweethearts forever.
need any extra encouragement and empowerment; historically, society has provided enough of this for them,” he said. “If anything, I think it's important to change the narrative across the board. The message in my book isn't just for girls to hear because it's important that boys learn from an early age that both genders are equal. Skills and abilities are not gender-specific, they're determined on an individual basis.” The illustrator, Morgan Snyder, is a fulltime artist. “When I was searching for an illustrator, I was looking for three things,” Tanner said. “First, it had to be a female. Second, she had to believe in and exude the book's message.” “And, last, I wanted to be able to give her us much creative control over the artwork as possible. Within a few minutes of talking to her, I knew Morgan was the perfect creative partner for the book.” All the Things a Girl Can Be is 34 pages long with 30 colorful illustrations that pair 12 aspirational character traits with 24 male-dominated careers to inspire young girls to be anything they want to be, Tanner said. It can be purchased online at DadBeardBooks.com for $19.99. He said feedback and support for the book has been pretty overwhelming. “I think this is because we're tackling one of the most important social issues of our time with simplicity and honesty,” Tanner said. “ And also because the illustrations are fun and engaging.”
HCP debaters qualify for regionals The Harding Charter Preparatory High School Speech and Debate Team walked away from the recent Deer Creek Tournament with eight students qualifying for regionals. In the area of Prose, Avery Robinson, ninth grade, took second place; and Carson Hans, 10th grade, placed first. For the Poetry competition Victoria Peter, 11th grade, placed first. Megan Surbeck, 10th grade, placed first in Original Oratory, and Reyna
Harding Charter Prep HS Speech and Debate Team members are from left: Victoria Peter, Amelia Cruz, Carson Hans, Faith Morrison, and Reyna Sun. Second Row from left: Avery Robinson, Anne Martin, Megan Surbeck, Cameryn O’Dell, and Romello Richardson.
Christ the King to host organ concert Daniel Roth, organist of St. Sulpice, Paris, France will present an organ concert at Christ the King Catholic church Friday, at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. The church is located at 8005 Dorset Dr. The concert will include works by Guillaume Nivers, J.S. Bach, Alexandre Boëly, César Franck, Camille Saint-Saëns, Charles-Marie Widor, Maurice Ravel, Marcel Dupré and will end with an improvisation by Daniel Roth. A reception will follow the recital in the Parish Atrium. Daniel Roth has been widely acclaimed as one of the leading French organ virtuosos, and has held several prestigious positions as an artist and teacher. At age twenty he made his debut at the organ of the Basilique du Sacré Coeur in Paris, as
assistant to his teacher Madame Falcinelli. He later succeeded her as Titular Organist, a post he held until 1985 when he was appointed Titular Organist at St.
Sulpice, the famous Paris church where his predecessors were Charles-Marie Widor, Marcel Dupré and Jean-Jacques Grunenwald.
Sun, 10th grade, placed first in Dramatic Interpretation. Other winners included: Faith Morrison,10th grade, first in Monologue; Avery Robinson first in Domestic Extemporaneous and Carson Hans and Evie Lee, ninth grade, placed first in Policy Debate. Additionally, Division Champs were Faith Morrison, 10th grade, finalist in Prose and Carson Hans finalist in Domestic Extemporaneous.
Valentine’s Day
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Still in the honeymoon phase: Although they have been married for nearly a year, Lonnie and Jane Childress act like it was yesterday on vacation in Maui.
deadCenter Film Festival
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deadCenter Film Festival Executive Director Lance McDaniel with Melissa Pepper and Brian Bogert. The Glitter Ball was begun by Melissa Scaramucci’ to celebrate her 40th birthday and support her favorite cause — the deadCenter Film Festival.
Glitter Ball was the winter space age dance party into the future and art extravaganza presented by deadCenter Film. This year’s party at Factory Obscura featured a galactic glam theme with more music, dancing, and visual spectacle than ever before. At right: Angie and Matt Myers.
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Above: Galactic glamour girls Reagan Kloiber, Tory Ayers Costello and Denise Duong. At left: Brent Hart and Matt Thomas take in the art inside Factory Obscura. At right: Chris Stinchcomb and Michael Bolin.
Spaced out: Amy Young, Ronnie Jordan, Monica Lineville and Doug Arnett.
Business
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Anderson named president and CEO of OKC Museum of Art
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ollowing a national search led by board chairman-elect Meg Salyer, Dr. Michael Anderson has been named president and CEO at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Anderson, previously director of curatorial affairs, has been interim president & CEO of OKCMOA since July 2019. “I would like to thank Michael, the OKCMOA leadership team and the museum staff for running the Museum smoothly and efficiently during this time of transition,” said Cynda Ottaway, OKCMOA board chairman. “I also appreciate the many hours of time that our board members volunteered to assist in the search process, especially Meg and her efforts in the national search. I am confident in Michael’s abilities to lead us through our upcoming year that includes the celebration of the museum’s 75th anniversary in May and into the future.” Anderson said he was “honored to serve as the next leader of this historic institution.” “I am looking forward to building on the museum’s many
Dr. MICHAEL ANDERSON years of service to the community. Our 75th anniversary in May will kick off a year of exciting announcements and events. I sincerely appreciate all the hard work the museum staff has put in to this year’s programs and exhibitions and am thrilled to lead the museum at such a monumental time in its history.” During his tenure at the museum, Anderson has continued to develop the Museum Film program, bringing the best in independent, foreign language and classic cinema to the Oklahoma City community. He has curated and managed numerous exhibitions including “Our City, Our Collection,” “Matisse in His Time” and “Apichatpong Weerasethakul: The Serenity of Madness.” He has led efforts to imaginatively re-interpret OKCMOA’s permanent collection, culminating in last year’s reinstallation of the
Among the graduates of the Nonprofit Management Certification Program were Chelsea Rose, Catholic Charities; Erik Tryggestad, Christian Chronicle; Dana Kelso, Community Literacy Center; Kristi Brox, Girls on the Run; Summer King, HOPE Community Services, Inc.; Jordan Sanchez, Lilyfield; Dawn Stover, NAAV; Shelly Miller, NAAV; Kristi Birk, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits; Derek Balase, Oklahoma United Methodist Conference; Beth Brown, Team Aureus; Nicholas Lee, The Uncommon Collective; Jeff Robbins, United Way of Central Oklahoma; Deb Dubberstein Ford, Cavett Kids; and Susan Webb, OKC Philharmonic. permanent collection titled “From the Golden Age to the Moving Image: The Changing Face of the Permanent Collection.” Anderson has also been involved heavily in building the museum’s permanent collection, helping to bring artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Thomas Cole and Fletcher Benton into the collection. Anderson earned his doctorate in history of art and film studies at Yale University in 2013. Before attending Yale, Anderson earned a master’s degree in cinema studies from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in European studies from Hillsdale College in Michigan. Anderson has been with the museum since 2014.
15 earn certification The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits announced that 15 students were awarded certificates for Nonprofit Management through the Nonprofit Management Certification Program (Fundamental Series). Among the graduates were Chelsea Rose, Catholic Charities; Erik Tryggestad, Christian Chronicle; Dana Kelso, Community Literacy Center; Kristi Brox, Girls on the Run; Summer King, HOPE Community Services, Inc.; Jordan Sanchez, Lilyfield; Dawn Stover, NAAV; Shelly Miller, NAAV; Kristi Birk, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits; Derek Bal-
ase, Oklahoma United Methodist Conference; Beth Brown, Team Aureus; Nicholas Lee, The Uncommon Collective; Jeff Robbins, United Way of Central Oklahoma; Deb Dubberstein Ford, Cavett Kids; and Susan Webb, OKC Philharmonic. As participants in this six-month professional development program, they accumulated 36 hours of Continuing Professional Education in the following content areas: Leadership Essentials, Managing Support for the Organization, Managing Budgets and Leading Meetings, Human Resources, Conflict Management and Diversity and Coaching as Supervision. Marnie Taylor, president and CEO of
the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, said that managing a nonprofit is a very challenging job and the center is pleased to be able to offer this comprehensive program that touches on the essential skills that are required. “A nonprofit leader is often expected to be ‘a jack of all trades,’ which is very challenging and this program equips leaders to meet that expectation,” Taylor said. “Nonprofits are businesses and nonprofit professionals need to have good, sound business management skills in order to move their organizations forward. Our Nonprofit Management Certification Program allows even experienced nonprofit professionals the opportunity to learn and practice those skills.”
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News Endangered plants gifted to Scissortail Park The U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C., which serves as the nation’s research facility for trees, plants and shrubs, has gifted a variety of endangered plants to Scissortail Park for cultivation. The gift represents genetic plant types that thrive in a harsh climate like that found in Oklahoma. “One of our goals for the Scissortail horticulture department is to not only educate the public about the science of plants, but also to protect and conserve them as well,” said Lance Swearengin, director of horticulture and grounds at Scissortail Park. “This makes the gift from the plant and
seed distribution program of the National Arboretum especially meaningful.” The plants are currently at the Park where they are being protected until they are of suitable size to be planted throughout the grounds. Ultimately, Swearengin said the Park will apply to become an accredited arboretum for its living collection of woody plants. “Having an accredited arboretum and botanical garden downtown is an exciting development for our city,” he said. To learn more about the Park, or to volunteer to help the horticulture department, go to scissortailpark.org.
Dinner and a movie at The Cowboy A night of Route 66 comfort food, The Grapes of Wrath and the timeless work of great American Photographer Dorothea Lange
Join the Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for Dinner and a Movie: The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. “Movie-goers will enjoy an introduction by film historian Elizabeth Anthony and dine on comfort foods inspired by famous diners along Route 66 prepared by The Petroleum Club,” said Museum President & CEO Natalie Shirley. “And unlike the Great Depression era, Prohibition will not be
enforced and a cash bar will be available.” The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is adapted from John Steinbeck’s controversial, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the Joads, an Oklahoma family who loses their farm during the Great Depression and heads to California along Route 66 in search of work and a better life. This film by Academy Award winning Director John Ford was the only film about the great Dust Bowl migration at the time and was among the top box-office hits the year of its release. The film is being shown in conjunction with the Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing exhibition, the
film, like Lange’s photographs, captures the hardships Americans faced during this challenging time. The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was the winner of two Academy Awards and is included on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 best American movies. Following the film, attendees will be treated to an exclusive after-hours walk through of the Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing exhibition. For more information or to register to attend, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org. $35,$40 for Museum members. Reservations required by Feb. 17.
Wes Welker Foundation holds annual fundraiser Thirteen years ago, The Wes Welker Foundation’s Cleats & Cocktails event began as a small get-together amongst friends to raise money for the athletic programs in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Over the years, the event and now the name - Playmakers Ball, has evolved into a premier event in our community. Wes’s passion and mission to assist OKCPS, along with our generous donors, has resulted in over $2 million in grants and programs to over 30 Oklahoma City schools and organizations. These funds have provided weight room equip-
ment, football helmets, cheerleading mats, pom poms, uniforms for basketball, softball and soccer teams and field equipment on many re-purposed fields along with the development and implementation of a four-year character development curriculum used by coaches and athletes in OKCPS. This year’s Playmakers Ball is co-chaired by Lauren and Kern Creevey and Tallie and Thad Valentine. The “Vintage Varsity” evening will include raffle prizes, Silent and Live Auction items and live entertainment. For sponsorship information or to purchase
tickets, please go to weswelkerfoundation.org. Also, the Foundation’s Spring Grant applications are due by Saturday, February 15 and can be found, along with the grant guidelines at the Wes Welker Foundation website. The Oklahoma City based nonprofit has provided athletic assistance to over 40 schools or athleticfocused organizations including high schools, middle schools, charter schools and the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma City to name a few. For details email staff@weswelkerfoundation.org.
Footsteps Luncheon returns to OKC The 5th annual Footsteps Luncheon returns Thursday, Feb. 27 at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Oklahoma Lawyers for Children is a local nonprofit that provides critical pro bono legal services to abused and neglected children, until they are able to be returned home or reach a permanent resolution that ensures their safety and well-being. The Footsteps luncheon gives OLFC an opportunity to spread its mission to new supporters in the community. Another feature of the Footsteps luncheon is the celebration of a group of individuals who have made a significant impact and work to serve and protect the foster youth of Oklahoma
County. They will honor several key advocates, including Dr. Barbara L Bonner with a Buddy Faye Foster lifetime achievement award, Denielle Chaney with the Mona Salyer Lambird Award for outstanding attorney volunteer and Mischell Harrah with the Judge Nan Patton Award for outstanding non-attorney. Guests will enjoy a free lunch while they learn about Oklahoma Lawyers for Children’s highlights and accomplishments over the past year. Suggested donations are $100. To RSVP or support Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, please contact Chelsea Abney at (405) 759-4453 ext. 110 or cabney@olfc.org.
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Sheriff Sale
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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Case No. CJ-2019-4255 Judge Thomas E. Prince U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE HOLDERS ) OF THE CIM TRUST 2017-7, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2017-7; Plaintiff, vs.
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Defendants.) NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND UNDER EXECUTION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of March, 2020, at 2 o’clock p.m., (location at Courthouse or Room #), 101, of the Oklahoma County Courthouse Annex Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the undersigned Sheriff will offer for sale and sell for cash to the highest and best bidder, subject to real estate ad valorem taxes, superior special assessments and all interests of record, if any, except the Mortgage and interests foreclosed herein on the following described real property, to-wit: Lot Three (3), of Block Ten (10), in SECTION TWO (2), CASADY WAVERLY ADDITION, to The Village, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded Plat thereof, commonly known as 9800 North Georgia Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (the “Property”) Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Sale issued out of the office of the Court Clerk in and for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and pursuant to said judgment reserving the right of Plaintiff to recall said execution by oral announcement and/or order of the Court, prior to the sale, said judgment entered in the District Court in and for said County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ2019-4255, entitled U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2017-7, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 20177, Plaintiff vs. Billy G. Brown a/k/a Billy G. Brown, Sr.; Ruby L. Brown a/k/a Ruby Lee Brown, et al., Defendants, to satisfy: FIRST: The costs of said action accrued and accruing; SECOND: The judgment and first lien of the Plaintiff, U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2017-7, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 20177, in the sum of $112,405.92 with interest thereon at the rate of 2% per annum from April 1, 2018, as adjusted, if applicable, until paid; advances for taxes, insurance and preservation expenses, accrued and accruing; abstracting expenses, accrued and accruing; bankruptcy fees and costs, if any; and an attorney’s fee, plus costs, with interest thereon at the same rate, until paid. Persons of other entities having interest in the property, including those whose actual addresses are unknown and persons or other entities who have or may have unknown successors and such unknown successors are hereby notified are: Billy G. Brown a/k/a Billy G. Brown, Sr.; Ruby L. Brown a/k/a Ruby Lee Brown; LSF9 Master Participation Trust, and Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust. The property has been duly appraised in the sum of $130,000. WITNESS MY HAND this 21 day of January, 2020. By: /s/P.D. Taylor Deputy KIVELL, RAYMENT AND FRANCIS A Professional Corporation Jason Howell, OBA #19128 Triad Center I, Suite 550 7666 East 61st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 Telephone (918) 254-0626 Facsimile (918) 254-7915 E-mail: jhowell@kivell.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
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All creditors having claims against Mabel Georgeine Harris, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative, Karen Johnson, c/o ALLEN & MILLS, PLLC at 222 East Main Street, Norman, OK 73069 on or before the following presentment date: March 30, 2020, or the same will be forever barred.
/s/Julia Mills 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, OK 73069 PH: (405)701-8856 FAX: (405)701-8863 info@allenandmills.com Attorneys for the Personal Representative (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 7, 2020; Friday, February 14, 2020) IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No. PB-2018-594 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN MILTON SEBREE AND, MARY ANDREA SEBREE,
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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND LEGATEES, AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Richard Carlton Dodson, Deceased, that Daniel Lee Dodson produced in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, an instrument purporting to be the original Last Will and Testament of Richard Carlton Dodson, Deceased, and also filed in said Court his Petition, together with said Will, praying that the Will be admitted to probate; Letters Testamentary be issued to Daniel Lee Dodson as Personal Representative to serve without bond; and for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees, and legatees of said Decedent. Pursuant to an Order of this Court, notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of February, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. a Petition will be heard before the Honorable Judge Welch at the District Court, Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same. SIGNED the 21 day of January, 2020. ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/Elizabeth Warne Deputy
Thursday Feb. 13, Friday Feb. 14, Saturday Feb. 15 483 County Street 2753, Minco, OK Sellers Bobby & Pam Jeffers Directions: From 81 & 152 northside of Minco, go west on 152, go west to CS2760, south 1 mile. Watch for signs. Note: The Jeffers have sold their home, lots of merchandise must sell. 1983 Chevy Pickup LWB, deep freeze, furniture, tools, outdoor furniture, knick knacks.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE CREDITORS OF John Milton Sebree, and Mary Andrea Sebree: All creditors having claims against John Milton Sebree, and Mary Andrea Sebree, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the undersigned personal representative, Bangela Powell, 2208 SW 28th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73108, on or before the following presentment date: March 23, 2020, [(2) months following the date said notice is filed] or the same will be forever barred. Dated the 27 day of January, 2020. /s/Bangela Powell Bangela Powell, Administrator For the Estate of John Milton Sebree, and Mary Andrea Sebree, deceased.
NAME CHANGE (First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 7, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-166 IN RE: The name of: Sean Tyler McCain
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Sean Tyler McCain has petitioned to change his/her name to Grace Elena McCain. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 20 day of February, 2020, before Judge Truong at 2 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/Karen Colbert By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 7, 2020)
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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. COURT CLERK /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 7, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-182 IN RE: The name of: Kelly Dyann Stanley
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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, February 7, 2020, Page B5
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers are coming to Crossings Community Church on Feb. 21.
Crossings welcomes Tabernacle Singers Crossings Community Church will welcome the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers featuring TaRanda Greene, Sandi Patty, the Voices of Crossings choir and other choirs in concert on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Crossings OKC Sanctuary, 14600 N. Portland Ave. The world-renowned Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers are directed by Carol Cymbala, the wife of Pastor Jim Cymbala. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers, an ensemble and part of the 270-voice Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, is, for the most part, composed of vocally untrained church members. They have recorded three videos, three DVDs and numerous albums, and won five Dove Awards and six Grammy Awards. Dove Award-winning vocal-
ist, TaRanda Greene, will join the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers in worship. A featured guest soloist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, TaRanda is known all over the globe for her vocal authenticity, incredible testimony, and captivating voice. TaRanda has recently released “The Healing,” a new GMA Dove Award-winning recording. In addition to these amazing artists, the evening will feature Crossings’ own Sandi Patty and a 250+ voice choir including the Voices of Crossings Choir and musicians from six other churches in the greater Oklahoma City area. Sandi Patty is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history. She has released more than thirty albums over her thirtyyear career, and, in addition to
her prolific musical career, she is also an accomplished author of seven books. “We’ve been singing the songs from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church for many years here at Crossings,” said Larry Harrison, pastor of worship ministries at Crossings. “Some of those titles include ‘He’s Been Faithful,’ ‘Psalm 34,’ ‘I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy,’ ‘Midnight Cry’ and the list goes on. This incredible evening will include worship, musical inspiration, and powerful testimonies of God’s redeeming grace. Make plans to attend — you don’t want to miss this!” The concert will last 90 minutes. Tickets are available for $5 per person. Visit crossings.church/brooklyn to learn more about the artists and purchase tickets.
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