OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 51 • One Section • 14 pages • April 30, 2021
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Bike Club takes a road trip
- Photos by Rose Lane
Members of the Bike Club OKC rode their bicycles from Nichols Hills Elementary School to Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler where they were welcomed by Mayor David Bennett and Rick Haynes. The students were treated to Johnnie’s signature burgers, onion rings and fries. Council member Cathy Cummings introduced the students to the crown jewel bike path that runs parallel to Britton Road, while the Village Police Department ensured safe crossings across Penn and Britton Road. The Village Fire Department brought out a rig for an up-close view. Fire fighters jumped in the photo above. In the photo are: Tom Kilpatrick (volunteer), Alyssa Lutz (Bike Club OKC program director) Hallie Looney, Everly Halley, Cathay Cummings (Village City Council), Jimmy Tirrell, Kolton Peters, Zaniah Stanford, Harmony July, Janet Gonzales Galindo, Julie Hall (volunteer), Ne’Veah, Davis, Kyra Hawkins and Daymon Perrine, with fire fighter Andrew Bowman and Darrod Banhak, left, and Jonathan Willman and Ben Melman, right. Bike Club members not pictured are: Sammie Herbert, Brooks Koehn, Jaxon Randolph, Kolby Austin, Arianna Engmann, Heamen Teshome, Melita Willis, Kelton Hamilton. In photo left: Lutz leads the way. For more on the Bike Club, see Page 12.
Tricia Everest receives U.S. Department of Justice award Tricia Everest was one of 12 individuals and one organization across the nation to receive a National Crime Victims’ Service Award from the Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Office of Justice Programs for the U.S. Department of Justice. Everest is the chairman of the board of See EVEREST, Page 2
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The Village approves park funding By Eric Oesch Staff Writer The Village City Council has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to purchase additions as part of the 2020 Phase II Park Improvement Project. The approval continues the council’s effort to upgrade all seven city parks in The Village. The improvements, totaling nearly $73,000, include new backboards for tennis courts at Bumpass, Duffner and Harrison Parks priced at
OKC Ballet details 21-22 season Oklahoma City Ballet has announced plans for the 2021-22 50th anniversary season. After an abbreviated season due to the pandemic, Oklahoma City Ballet is excited about the year to come, Artistic Director Robert Mills said. The season begins with “Ballet Under the Stars,” a free community performance at Scissortail Park on Sept. 10. “Ballet Under the Stars” was created during the pandemic, as a way to perform for the community in a safe, outdoor venue. But after seeing the 3,000-plus in attendance, Oklahoma City
Ballet plans to make this an annual event. “When I saw so many families come out, and so many children dancing along to the performance, I knew we would have to do this every year,” Mills said. Ballet Under the Stars will feature excerpts from classical and modern ballet performed by both professional dancers and pre-professional students. New this year are pre-performance dance classes for young children and anyone new to ballet. Bring a blanket, your picnic basket, family See BALLET, Page 12
approximately $15,000; pickle ball striping for the tennis courts in Harrison and Duffner Parks priced at $2,000; additional water fixtures for the splashpad at Bumpass Park totaling nearly $21,000; and LED lighting systems for tennis courts in Bumpass, Duffner and Harrison Park totaling approximately $35,000. “We have city parks in four of the city’s five wards,” said Bruce Stone, city manager. “Out of the 2.56 square miles of The Village, we have 12 acres devoted to city parks.”
During a 2018 special election, residents of The Village adopted a measure authorizing the city to incur indebtedness by issuing the City of The Village General Obligation Bonds Series 2018 in the sum of $8.5 million for street improvements and in the sum of $1.88 million for parks and recreational facility improvements. Currently, unobligated park bond funds remain available for expenditure in an amount estimated at $185,000. See VILLAGE, Page 3
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Friends Celebrate Move
Above left, Barbara Eskridge, left, and Joan Markwell, who cooked dinner for the entire group visit at the surprise party for Norma Harris. Above, Virginia Calame, Barbara Boatman, and Glenda Talbot join in the celebration of Norma Harris’ new Quail Creek home.
Lou Kerr, left and Nina Gaugler, center, tour Norma Harris’s new home in Quail Creek overlooking the golf course.
Client wants to buy home of her realtor Realtor Norma Harris learned the hard way ... never take a client home with you. After a day of looking at homes for sale, Norma Harris stopped by her own house to see if there were any new listings on the market. “This is it,” her client said walking into Norma’s home on Oak Hollow Road. “It is not for sale, Norma laughed as the client walked around Norma’s house of umpteen
EVEREST From Page 1 Palomar Family Justice Center. The awards are given to individuals whose vision, leadership and actions on behalf of crime victims
years. The client insisted it was exactly what she wanted. It only took Norma six months to find another house that she wanted, but the client was patient. Norma finally found another home on the Quail Creek Country Club Golf course. It took her six months to pack up and redo the now house. Friends surprised Norma with a dinner to celebrate.
has made a significant difference in the lives of the community around them. Everest receved the Volunteer for Victims Award. In describing Everest, the OVC website, said she “has helped transform the service community in Oklahoma City through her leadership, vision and ability to get other leaders to the table to create change. She has a long history of philanthropy and public service.
“She has worked with community leaders in the fields of criminal justice mental health and the arts to stop abuse against women, prevent overincarceration, and create pathways for children to overcome trauma and adverse childhood experiences. “Her focus is on providing men and women the tools to walk new paths for their children absent of abuse, poor health, poverty, incarceration, or addiction.”
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On the road again Wade and Darla Carter read OKC FRIDAY at the El Cid Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. As you start traveling again, be sure to pack your newspaper. Send photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
VILLAGE From Page 1 In other business, The Village City Council addressed the following: • The speed humps (or speed cushions) purchased to curtail speeding on residential streets have been ordered and should be delivered in a week or so. The cost of the three systems is slightly under budget. • As previously reported, The Village is to receive approximately $1.537 million in two tranches as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 due to the October ice storm. The legislation mandates half of the funds must be distributed within two months of the passage of the legislation. June 9 is the current target
date for half of the funds to be remitted to the cities. City Manager Bruce Stone did not see a specific timeline for distribution of the second tranche in this summary but would expect remaining funds to be remitted withing a year after the first tranche. The funds must be expended by December 21, 2023. Unused funds must be returned. • The sales tax check for April was $467.000, an increase of $4,253 or .91 percent more than received for the same period last year. Use Tax was $95,959 – a decrease of $59,612 or 62.12 percent. Construction on Love’s corporate campus is winding down which could be one of the reasons for the substantial decrease, officials said. • Sidewalk Project No. 1 has started several days later than
expected by Rudy Construction. City manager Bruce Stone said Rudy Construction is making good progress even while working in the rain. • The city has received an application for a Specific Use Permit application for another medical marijuana processing facility at 9412 N. Georgia. The Company (Captain Kirk’s) only makes edibles and there will be no retail sales or customers on the premises. The hearing dates have not been determined but they
will most likely be sometime in late May or early June. • The Chabad is moving forward with plans to install a wrought iron security fence and controlled access point to its facility on Hefner Road. Because the underlying zoning for this property is A-1 Single Family, an amendment to the Specific Use Permit will be required as the proposed fence would extend past the front building line. This could come up on the same agenda as Captain Kirks.
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Sports Weekly BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Antlers run over Southmoore Deer Creek erupted for nine runs over the first three innings on the way to a 13-2 runrule victory at Southmoore last Monday. Ty Hammack belted three hits, including a 2-run homerun in the sixth inning, drove in five runs and scored twice to lead the Antlers (29-3). Zandt Payne and Jack Hill had multiple hits in the game, with Payne collecting a double, three RBIs and two
runs scored and Hill driving in a run. Bryce Logan, Cole Mungia and Brady Hamilton added extrabase hits. Pitcher Keaton Ruthardt allowed just two runs on five hits and struck out five over five innings for the complete-game victory. The Antlers hosted Piedmont last Thursday in their regularseason finale. CHARGERS TOP ED. MEMORIAL After opening up a 4-run lead after the second inning, Heritage Hall held off a late rally
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to hold on for a 9-4 win over Edmond Memorial last Sunday. Brigham Evans went 3-for-3 with a double, three runs scored and drove in two runs to lead the Chargers (215). Gray Thomas belted two hits, including a 2run homerun in the second inning, while Bowen Bridges and Jackson Jobe added doubles. Thomas allowed just one hit and struck out two over 2-2/3 innings to pick up the pitching victory. Heritage Hall was slated to host Fridayland rival John Marshall on Thursday in a 4A district tournament. KNIGHTS SWEEP HENNESSEY Scoring double digits in both games, Crossings Christian cruised to a doubleheader sweep of Hennessey
last weekend. Four players collected two hits or more in the second game as the Knights (21-5) rolled to a 14-8 victory. Drew Wood went 4for-5, including a double and triple, to go along with two RBIs and a run scored to lead the way. Pitcher Owen Crotts also allowed five runs on six hits and struck out two over three innings to pick up the victory. In the opener, Preston Mahen belted three hits, including a 2-run homerun in the second inning to help Crossings to a 20-3 win. Wood picked up the pitching victory in surrendering three runs on three hits and striking out four over three innings. The Knights earned a bye for their Class 3A district tournament this weekend but host
- Photo by Mary-Ellen Wolf
Mount St. Mary’s Raphael Dunlop (19) celebrates after hitting a game-winning homerun to give the Rockets a 4-3 victory over McGuinness.
Casady this Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. to close out the regular season. ROCKETS EDGE IRISH IN WALK OFF Mount St. Mary picked up a big district win against Fridayland rival McGuinness last Monday night. Raphael Dunlop belted a walk-off home-
run in the bottom of the seventh inning to propel the Rockets to a 4-3 victory. Luke Wagner added three RBIs for the Rockets. Mount St. Mary opened the 4A playoffs last Thursday with a district tournament against Elgin. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
GOLF ROUNDUP
Boys tee off regionals this Monday Fridayland boys’
golf teams open their postseason this Monday as regional tournament are played across the state. In Class 6A, both Deer Creek and PC North have been assigned to a regional at Lake Hefner North. McGuinness ventures southwest for its 5A regional at Duncan Golf and Tennis Club. Three local teams are slated to compete in 4A, with Heritage Hall and Mount St. Mary
playing at Kingfisher Golf Course and John Marshall participating at Prairie West Golf Club in Weatherford. Meanwhile, Crossings Christian finished third in its 3A qualifying tournament to advance to a regional at Purcell Golf Course. State tournaments are set for May 10-11, with 6A at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, 5A at Meadowbrook in Tulsa, 4A at Winter Creek in Blan-
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Heritage Hall’s Kyle McLaughlin fired a 75 at Lake Hefner North to finish third in the Elgin Western Open.
chard and 3A at Buffalo Rock in Cushing. Girls’ regionals were to be played last Tuesday, with state tournaments set for this Wednesday and Thursday. Results were not available as of press time but look for them in next week’s FRIDAY or at okcfriday.com. CHARGERS FINISH 2ND AT ELGIN Keyed by two players in the top 5, including the individual champion, Heritage Hall finished second at the Elgin Western Open last week. Matthew Smith fired a 72 at Lake Hefner North to claim the individual championship and Kyle McLaughlin was three shots back in third place. The Chargers ended their regular season at the Guthrie Bluejay Bash last Thursday. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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TENNIS ROUNDUP
Regional tourneys set for Monday Fridayland girls’ tennis teams begin their quests for a state championship as regional tournaments take place this Monday around the metro area. In Class 6A, PC North has been assigned to a regional at Edmond North, while Deer Creek ventures out west to Yukon. Heritage Hall is slated to host a 5A regional which includes Fridayland rivals McGuinness and John Marshall. Three other teams compete in 4A with Crossings Christian playing host in Region I at OKC Tennis Center which includes Mount St. Mary. Meanwhile, Harding Charter Prep also participates at OKC Tennis Center in a Region II tournament hosted by Pauls Valley. The girls’ state tournaments are set for May 7-8 at OKC Tennis Center. KNIGHTS NET TITLE AT PONCA CITY Placing first in three divisions, the Crossings Christian boys cruised to the Big Daddy Invitational championship last week in Ponca City.
TRACK ROUNDUP
The Knights swept both singles titles, with Daniel Haley winning in No. 1 singles and Hunter DeMunbrun claiming the No. 2 singles crown. Graham Clark and Parker Dillon teamed up to nab the No. 1 doubles win, while Gavin Clark and Kyler
IRISH WIN AT MCGUINNESS INV. Keyed by a pair of division wins, both Irish teams combined to win the Bishop McGuinness Invitational last week. Olivia LaForge posted a win over Henryetta’s Kellyn Lollis to
Heritage Hall’s Brooke Thompson kept her undefeated season alive with a No. 1 singles title at the Tulsa Union tournament last week.
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Kosanke took second in No. 2 doubles. Meanwhile, the Crossings Christian girls finished fourth at Ponca City. Aspen Minihan paced the Knights with a second-place effort in No. 1 singles. Lauren Asbury and Kredence VonTungeln were fourth in No. 1 doubles.
claim the No. 1 singles title for the Irish girls. Peyton McCuan and Haley Shanahan also downed a team from Guthrie for the No. 2 doubles crown. Claire Duginski claimed second place in No. 2 singles, as did Ashley Hill and Sarah Miller in No. 1 doubles. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
SOCCER ROUNDUP
Irish girls shut out Guthrie in finale Ending their season on a high note, the McGuinness girls soccer team cruised to a 10-0 win over Guthrie last Monday. Sabrina Guzman led the Irish (10-1) with three goals and four assists. Sam Guzman also netted three goals and two assists, while Julianne Bentley added two goals and one
assist for McGuinness. The Irish boys (7-4), meanwhile, also ended their regular season with a 4-0 victory agianst the Bluejays. Both squads advance to the playoffs but pairings had not been released at press time. KNIGHTS RUN OVER CORDELL Crossings Christian cruised to a 10-1 win over Cordell in the finale. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
3A, 4A regionals this weekend Four Fridayland track teams start their journeys toward possible state championships this weekend as regional meets are staged across the state. Crossings Christian is slated to venture north to Enid this Friday for a Class 3A regional at Chisholm, while Heritage Hall competes at Atoka. On Saturday, Harding Charter Prep and Mount St. Mary participate in a 4A regional at Madill. Both 3A and 4A state meets are slated to be at Catoosa, with 3A on May 7 and 4A to follow on May 8. The 5A and 6A regionals also take place on May 7-8. IRISH GIRLS RUN TO 2ND AT MCG INV. With seven athletes placing inside the top 5, the host Irish girls ran to second place at the McGuinness Invitational last week. Two Fridayland athletes also earned gold medals in the prestigious meet. Mount St. Mary’s Jackson Salsman-Whitfield cruised to a 3-second win in the 800 meters in a school record time of 1 minute, 58.68 seconds. McGuinness’ Gabe Grim picked up a gold medal by two inches in the high jump with a winning leap of 6 feet. Logan Pierce paced the Irish girls by finishing fourth or better in three events. Pierce earned a silver medal for second place in the pole vault with a jump of 9 feet, while claiming third in the 100-meter hurdles
and fourth in the 300 hurdles. Two others cracked the top 5 in two different events, including Abigail Kelly who placed third in the discus and fourth in the shot put and Kathryn Hadrava was fourth in both the 800 and 1600 meters. Julia Richard rounded out the group with a third-place finish in the 400 meters. Besides SalsmanWhitfield, the Mount St. Mary boys only had one other athlete crack the top 5 with Jackson Salvador finishing third in the 400 meters. For the Irish boys, Paul Tarman and Reid Henderson tied for second in the pole vault. Two Harding Charter Prep athletes also cracked the top 10 at McGuinness. Ryan McLaughlin set a personal-best time of 9:50.93 to finish third in the 3200 and sixth in the 1600. Jackie Hillmon took eighth in the 100 meters. Meanwhile, the Irish girls finished second in the 400 relay in 51.83 seconds, while claiming fourth in the 800, 1600 and 3200 relays. The Rocket boys set another school record time of 3:29.74 in the 1600 relay to finish third, and the Irish boys took fifth in the 800 relay. ANTLERS TAKE 3RD AT MEMORIAL Keyed by more than a dozen Antlers in the top 5, both Deer Creek teams finished third at the Edmond Memorial Invitational last week. Two athletes earned gold medals, led by Rachel Neaves with two in field events. Neaves won the discus with a throw of 129 feet, 9 inches and the shot put with a toss of
38 feet, 4 inches. Jacob Sexton placed first in the discus thanks to a winning throw of 151 feet, 9 inches over teammate Reed Eden at 141 feet, 5 inches. Sexton also took third in the shot put. In addition to Eden, six other Deer Creek athletes claimed silver medals in various events. Two of them were in field events, where Tyson Ritz lept 6 feet, 3 inches, to finish second in the high jump and Jackson Adams tied for second with a jump of 13 feet in the pole vault. Addison Roberts broke the tape just under two seconds off the winning pace in 15.05 seconds to claim second in the 100 hurdles. A.J. Antonelli placed a distant second in the 3200 meters in 9:33.25 and grabbed fourth in the 1600 meters, while teammate Luke Weathers was 1-1/2 seconds off the pace in the 800 meters in 1:56.67 for second in the 800 meters and claimed third in the 400 meters. Emilie Hart rounded out the group with a silver medal in the 100 meters in 12.93 seconds, about a half-second off the winning pace. Jaidan Dudley finished third in the 400 meters, while Tabitha Fox took fourth in the 1600 meters, Adrian Holman claimed fourth in the 300 hurdles, Gilbert Velez was fourth in the 3200 meters, Lily Cunningham was fifth in the 100 meters and Madison Gallagher came in fifth in the discus. Meanwhile, the Antler boys claimed second in the 3200 relay and third in the 1600 relay. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS June 19 • Gift of Love The Center of Family Love is going virtual again! The Gift of Love Celebration is its biggest fundraising event of the year, and the money raised is crucial now more than ever. Registration is free and everyone who registers will have the chance to win a Traeger grill along with grilling accessories. Register at centerof familylove.org.
FESTIVALS May 8 • OKC Flower and Garden Festival The annual OKC Flower and Garden Festival returns to the Gardens Saturday, May 8, from 9 am to 4 pm. Nearly 40 ven dors will be set up on the west side of the Gardens next to Mo’s Carousel and the Chil dren’s Garden. The annual festival fea tures an abundance of plants, décor and tools for home gar dening. Food trucks will be on hand. For a list of vendors visit myriadgardens.org.
SAVE THE DATE • Sept. 29 • Annie Oakley Society Luncheon & Awards Honoring Susan Goldberg, Editor in Chief of National Geographic, the luncheon will pres ent the inaugural Legacy Award to the women of the Gaylord Family: Christy Everest, Louise Bennett, Mary McLean, Tricia Everest, Mary FitzSimons, Mollie McCurdy and Christy Lane. The Cowboy hosts the awards luncheon at 11:30 am. Make reservations at nationalcow boymuseum.org or call (405)8391692. 2021 Outdoor Living & Garden Tour. The event takes place on Saturday, May 15 from 1:007:00 pm. View the outdoor living, patio, and garden spaces of 6 beautiful homes, and then gath er for a closing cocktail party with food, drinks and live music (addi tional cost).
THIS WEEKEND April 30 • OKCine Latino Film Festival Outdoor screening will feature films curated for Melton Gallery’s The Spaces Between exhibition from the OK Cine Latino Film Festi val and Youth Film Institute in Plunkett Park on UCO's main campus from 7:30 9:30 pm (rain location is Nigh University Cen ter Ballroom A).
GARDEN TOUR CONCERTS May 15 • QC Garden Tour Tickets are on sale on the Quail Creek HOA website QuailCreek.org for the
May 1416 • As One Painted Sky Opera and Oklahoma Contempo rary Arts Center pres ents As One, a com
N EW D ATES 2021 Chesapeake Events/Shows: JoJo Siwa Aug. 18 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12 Michael Buble Sept. 19 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham January 27, 2022 Elton John January 30, 2022 Theatre: Nunsense through May 9
ingofage story of a transgender woman whose journey is depicted with humor and empathy by two singers Hannah before and Hannah after. This powerful and unforgettable work comes to OKC in a new production after dozens of performanc es across the United States over the last five years. Purchase tickets at oklahomacontem porary.org. May 16 • Of Perpetual Solace Canterbury Voices, Of Perpetual Solace, fea tures soloistcantor Lisa Reagan Love and the OKCPHIL on Sun day, May 16, at 3:00 pm, at the Civic Center Music Hall. The 45 minute work is in com memoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Murrah Building Bombing. Due to strict health and safety pro tocols, onethird of seats will be used at the Civic Center. The performance will stream from May 23 to June 20.
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Heartbreak House May 724 Peter and the Wolf May 23 Grease June 15 27 Master Class Sept. 15 Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall: 2021 Miss Oklahoma USA June 5 Neil Degrasse Tyson Oct. 5 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Ostrich Egg Breakfast May 8
Scorsese, DiCaprio start Oklahoma production
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e are thrilled to finally start production on Killers of the Flower Moon in Oklahoma. To be able to tell this story on the land where these events took place is incredibly important and critical to allowing us to portray an accurate depiction of the time and people,” says legendary director Martin Scorsese. “We’re grateful to Apple, the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, and The Osage Nation, especially all our Osage consultants and cultural advisors, as we prepare for this shoot. We’re excited to start working with our local cast and crew to bring this story to life on screen and immortalize a time in American history that should not be forgotten.” Killers of the Flower Moon, the Apple Original film directed and produced by Oscar winner Martin Scorsese, started principal photography in Oklahoma on April 19. Based on David Grann’s best-selling novel, the story is set in 1920’s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. Killers of the Flower Moon features a presti-
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gious cast led by two of the greatest actors of all time: Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. De Niro is an eight-time Academy Award nominee and two-time winner for Raging Bull and The Godfather, Part 2. Four of his eight nominated performances have been directed by Scorsese: Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, and The Irishman. DiCaprio is a sixtime Oscar nominee and one time winner for The Revenant. DiCaprio became the biggest star in the world in 1997 with the release of James Cameron’s Titanic. Since then, he has forged a highly respected career, earning eleven Golden Globe Nominations, winning three times for The Revenant and for two Scorsese directed films, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Aviator. During pre-production, DiCaprio switched roles to become one of the bad guys. So, the new lead is Jesse Plemons, a well-regarded, red haired actor who starred on the hit tele-
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vision show Friday Night Lights. Plemons won a SAG award as part of Breaking Bad, won the Critic’s Choice Supporting Actor award for Fargo, Emmy nominations for Fargo and Black Mirror, and an Independent Spirit Award nomination for the movie Other People. Plemons also starred in Scorsese’s The Irishman, so he’s obviously impressed the man in charge. The Killers screenplay is adapted by Scorsese and Eric Roth, a six-time Academy Award nominee for Mank, A Star is Born, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Munich, The Insider and Oscar winner for Forrest Gump. Roth was Emmy nominated three times for House of Cards and once for The Alienist. “This is a very strong, lucrative business which directly benefits many Oklahomans, including the Sovereign Nations,” said Chief of the Osage Nation Geoffrey Standing Bear. “The funding from the State of Oklahoma along with the efforts of the Osage Nation have proven to be a big draw for this film in particular. We are now seeing the fruits of all of our efforts to bring this great movie production here and now!”
Festival of the Arts June 2227 Prix de West June 2526 Paseo Arts Festival Sept. 46 Redbud Classic Sept. 1112 Western Heritage Awards Sept. 1718 Annie Oakley Luncheon Sept. 29 Memorial Marathon Oct. 23 Rodeo Hall of Fame Nov. 1112 Beaux Arts Ball Nov. 27
OKCPHIL announces Family Discovery Concert at the Zoo Amphitheater The E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Discovery Concert is back for the first time this season with an exciting new twist. Conductor Mathew Troy, the OKCPHIL and Phil the Penguin will welcome families Sunday, May 23 to the Zoo Amphitheater for a 2:00 pm performance of “Peter and the Wolf and More!” This one-hour performance, will include a special visit from an OKC Zoo animal ambassador, Zeppy, a Salmon-crested cockatoo. The show will be $5 per person, with free admission for children 5 and under. Discovery Series conductor Matthew Troy says “We are elated to be coming together with the timeless classic Prokofiev’s “Peter and the
Wolf,” which we had to postpone last year due to the covid shut down. Even though we think of this music as a great way to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra, it will also be a wonderful musical experience for everyone in the family.” “We are thrilled to partner with the OKC ZOO, Remington Park who manages the property, and Science Museum Oklahoma to make this family-friendly afternoon of wonderful music available to our community. Covid has challenged us to reenvision our whole season in order to keep everyone safe. Additionally, it has also allowed us to try new things that we have never been able
to do before, including expanded education and community engagement performances such as this one. By partnering with these wonderful organizations, we are able to serve the families in our community in a whole new way, despite the challenges of this past season!”, says Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev, Executive Director of the OKCPHIL. Last year’s Discovery Subscribers will receive complimentary entry by calling (405) 842-5387 M-F 10 am-5 pm prior to May 21. Reserved tickets are limited and can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at okcphil.org/zoo. Parking is available at the Science Museum Oklahoma. Bring your own blankets, snacks,
and drinks or picnic lunches. A stroller corral will be offered at the back of the amphitheater. No umbrellas, chairs. This is an alcoholfree event. Gates open at 1:00 pm, an hour prior to the performance.
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Irish celebrate Olympics Week by Thomas Raglow IRISH ITEMS
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The senior girls challenged the senior boys in Tugof-War during Field Day, with the girls winning the challenge.
he past week at Bishop McGuinness, perhaps the school’s biggest tradition took place – Olympics Week. The week-long competition between the grades changed drastically last year due to COVID-19, as all the events were converted to be online and virtual, and after that a proper Olympics was just what everyone needed. And that is what we got, thanks to our Olympics Chairman Emily McDougall ‘21, and Vice Chairmen Lindsay Best
‘22 and Jackie Nguyen ‘21. The blacklight assembly opened the festivities. Matching this year’s Olympics theme of Irish Wars, the assembly told the story of Luke Seniorwalker and his quest to defeat Darth Junior. The assembly proceded a week of funfilled activities and competition, including dodgeball, trivia, food and art contests, powderpuff football, and culminated with Field Day. The night before Field Day was filled with uncertainty, as the weather forecast promised rain and thunderstorms. The Olympics committee had a backup plan for inside activities, but everyone was hoping that the weather would hold. And hold it
OSSM hosts popular International Night By Anusha Fathepure OSSM Student Columnist
Dancers perform during OSSM’s International Night.
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hen my sister attended OSSM, my favorite event of the year was always International Night. Coming from a very Eurocentric hometown and community, I often felt underrepresented and out of place amongst my classmates. International Night was this beautiful celebration of many different cultures and backgrounds, and I knew when I came to OSSM, I really wanted to be part of that celebration. Even though COVID19 changed some things about the event, we
were all really determined to make it as fun as usual. Because of pandemic restrictions, parents were unfortunately not allowed to come into the Great Hall to eat, but that just meant that students had more of a chance to make food. I was able to help my friends make pork dumplings for the first time in my life, and it was so fun to learn a new skill as well as learn
about their culture. I also performed at International Night. I’m not a professional or competitive dancer by any definition of the word, but when I was approached to participate in a big Bollywood dance, I knew I wanted to do it. Even though I knew I might not be good at dancing and I might be embarrassed, I knew I would always cherish the memories of
dancing, and I honestly really enjoyed it. We danced to the song “Nachange Saari Raat” from the Indian movie “Jooniyat” and had a great time with my friends. Overall, I had such a blast and I’m so glad that we still got to put together an International Night this year, and I can’t wait until next year when we can do it again!
did! While overcast, Field Day was a (mostly) dry affair that hosted a myriad of indoor and outdoor events like ping-pong, flag football, kickball and tug of war. Teams consisted of members from each grade, and winning
April 30 Billye Barton Lori Burd Lori Cable William Cain Misti Cox Richard Cudjo Agnes Glasgow Phil Haddad Judy Havens Bill Luna Beverly Mackey Meredith Milligan Toni Ragsdale May 1 Ann Acers Madeleine Carrol Marion Cathcart Maggie Chaney Eleanor Havens Evelyn Hooge Jill Kewmmet Robert Lange Steven McIntyre Ted Moock Ellen Morgan Penny Replogle Jack Sadler Retha Tyson May 2 Mary Beck Natalie Biddinger Michele Crivello Chadley Earles Scott Foster John Robert Nichols Jason Jump Judy Kinney Ellen Lisle Robert Potts Beth Schwisow Amy Sergent John Trigg Reta Walker William Wolfe
competitions resulted in more points for your grade. In the end, a very fun and successful day finished with Luke Seniorwalker defeating Darth Junior (and the other grades) and becoming the 2021 Olympics champions.
May 3 Traci Allen Mae Austin Ann Baker Phyllis Binnicker Susie Cherry Carolyn Grosche Norene Irwin Shirley Lewis Robert O’Bannon Adam Perry Peggy Postich Catherine Ratliff Gary Sanders Ethan Swindell R.G. Turnbull Debra Wood May 4 Kim Beard Martha Churchill Kurt Dudke Jay Edwards Linda Ferguson Rock Gumerson Hailey Harris David Janicki Elizabeth Palmer Michael Ray Ellen Reeder Sara Ann Chavez Rice John Robert Simon Terry Smith Thane Alex Swisher May 5 Patricia Cochran Barbara Cramer Lynn Eskridge Fielding Emily Oehlert Donald Plugge Stephanie Steen May 6 Alison McCubbin David Cottrell Caden Henderson Staci Shepherd Richard Zahn
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case Number: FP-2018-718 ) ) ) ) )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: SHEILA COPPAGE You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff has sued you for Amended Petition to Establish Paternity, Child Custody, Support and Visitation. You must answer the Amended Petition to Establish Paternity, Child Custody, Support and Visitation, on or before the 21 day of May, 2021, or the Petition will be taken as true and a Paternity Order and other relief sought will be granted to the Plaintiff. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 24 day of March, 2021. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature, Deputy
NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2021-944 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO FOR NAME CHANGE Take notice that Diana Steltenkamp has petitioned to change her name to Mary Diane Steltenkamp. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of June, 2021, before Judge Andrews at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 359 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. DON ANDREWS JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-934 ) )
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SMALL CLAIMS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021; Friday, May 14, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. SC-2020-17979
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
Marcus Lee, C/O MD VERIFIED SOLUTIONS, LLC Plaintiff, vs. WING SUPREME, LLC Defendant.
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that KayLynn Shacole Brewer has petitioned to change his/her name to KayLynn Shacole Briggs. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:45 o’clock P.M. on the 8 day of July, 2021, before Judge Andrews at 1:45 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.
TO: Wing Supreme, LLC, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
CV-2021-927
You are hereby notified that Marcus Lee of MD Verified Solutions, LLC has filed his Alias Small Claims Affidavit in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma. Plaintiff’s Alias Small Claims Affidavit requests that he be reimbursed for services performed in the amount of $3,700.42 and addition to post judgement interest, attorney fees, and costs associated with this action. The hearing on this matter will be heard at 8:30 a.m. o’clock on the 17 day of June, 2021 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma before the Honorable Judge Burton, when and where you may appear and show cause, if any, why said Judgement should not be entered. You are further notified that failure to appear at the hearing may result in a judgement for the Plaintiff against the Defendant, without your consent or further notice, thereby ultimately awarding the Plaintiff his requested relief in accordance with the laws of the state of Oklahoma.
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COURT CLERK /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE: The name of: Gregory Charles Barlow NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
Jacob M. Sargent, OBA #33769 Attorney for the Petitioner Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. 2901 N Classen Blvd, Ste. 112 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Phone: (580) 215-1286 Jacob.Sargent@laok.org
IN RE: The name of: Kristopher Brewer Jr.
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GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2019-895 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Dowone Pruitt, a minor
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that LaKesha Pruitt has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Dowone Pruitt, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge K. Nikki Kirkpatrick Room __ in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 15 day of June 2021, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 26 day of April, 2021. K. NIKKI KIRKPATRICK Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/L.Bell, Deputy (SEAL)
Approved: /s/ Harmonniey Kinchion Harmonniey S. Kinchion, OBA #32979 The Law Offices of Harmonniey S. Kinchion, PLLC P.O. Box 2771 Oklahoma City, 73102 T: 405-256-8554 E: harmonniey@kinchionlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiff
DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021; Friday, May 14, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-3532 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Jimmy Lee Green III Bolt, Petitioner, and Samantha Marie Johnson, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Samantha Marie Johnson GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 23 day of June, 2021, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 22 day of April, 2021. /s/Jimmy Bolt Petitioner SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 22 day of April, 2021. Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/21 Commission Number: 09007717 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021; Friday, May 14, 2021)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-3286 In Re the Marriage of: Linsey Morrow, Petitioner, and Terry Morrow, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Terry Morrow You are hereby notified that the Petitioner in the above styled action has sued you for a Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility and or ____. You must Answer the Petition on or before the 12 day of June, 2021, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. W I T N E S S MY HAND AND SEAL this 23 day of April, 2021. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Jessica Rutledge Deputy (SEAL)
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL THE CREDITORS OF LEON R. BUFORD, Deceased: All creditors having claims against LEON R. BUFORD 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 at 500 North Walker, Suite I, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, 73102, on or before the following presentment date: May 12, 2021, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 23 day of February, 2021. Respectfully Submitted, /s/Redmond Kemether REDMOND P. KEMETHER, OBA #10872 Attorney for Personal Representative 500 North Walker, Suite I Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405)235-7639 Telephone (405)235-7491 Facsimile (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 30, 2021; Friday, May 7, 2021) IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2021-439 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF ) LUPE BARNES, Deceased ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL THE CREDITORS OF LUPE BARNES, Deceased: All creditors having claims against LUPE BARNES 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 at 500 North Walker, Suite I, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, 73102, on or before the following presentment date: May 12, 2021, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 23 day of February, 2021. Respectfully Submitted, /s/Redmond Kemether REDMOND P. KEMETHER, OBA #10872 Attorney for Personal Representative 500 North Walker, Suite I Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405)235-7639 Telephone (405)235-7491 Facsimile
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oin the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens every Thursday evening beginning May 6 through June 24, from 6 to 10 pm, for the second-annual Sip and Stroll presented by COOP Ale Works, 1800 Tequila and Kraken Rum. Guests 21-andolder are invited to explore an outdoor path that spans the majority of the Zoo to discover amazing animals from around world and delicious drinks along the way. The Zoo will host a special PRIDE Sip and Stroll event on Thursday, June 24, with exclusive drinks and activities. During this summer event series, guests can stop and enjoy one of six watering holes with two brand new locations. Each watering hole features custom cocktails inspired by the world’s wildlife and wild places including Zimbabwe, Guatemala and Belize. Guests will also have an opportunity to learn what the Zoo is doing to protect and preserve
the natural world through global conservation partnerships with the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International and Turtle Survival Alliance. Guests can also enjoy the full menu of tasty favorites available for purchase at the Lotus Pavilion and Best of Oklahoma. “We are really excited to host Sip and Stroll again this year after last year’s success,” said Jenna Dodson, OKC Zoo’s events manager. “This series gives the 21-and-up crowd a unique way to connect with friends, while exploring the Zoo and learning about wildlife and conservation.” While the majority of the Zoo will be open for exploration, the giraffe loop and Oklahoma Trails will be closed for guest safety. As part of the event, guests will be able to purchase tickets to enjoy access to Flamingo Mingle, Stingray Bay and the Endangered Species Carousel. Limited VIP admission is $40 per person
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and includes early entry to the event, a special sea lion presentation, Stingray Bay and Explorikeet Adventure plus, access to Dino Safari, an immersive experience featuring life-sized dinosaurs. General admission is $25 per person. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets at okczoo.org/sipandstroll. Event entry times are spaced every 15 minutes to allow for maximum social distancing. Attendance is limited to 1,200 guests per night. Once checked in, guests are free to stay throughout the duration of the event. Attendees can also pre-purchase a Drink Passport, good for one 5-oz featured drink sample at all six water holes for an additional $30 per person. Additional beverages will be available for purchase, including domestic beer, wine, mixed drinks, soda and water. Sip and Stroll tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, and the event will be held rain or shine.
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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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combination of grace and distraction combined to painfully disable my right foot for the last two weeks. First, my right foot swelled up to the size of a grapefruit. Next I discovered that I could not put any weight on it. I had tried to jump from the diving board into an empty pool. Don’t believe that? How about from the couch, where I was having my eyelashes retouched onto the floor? I failed to comprehend that my foot had gone to sleep (so had I) and when I put weight on it, it rolled under and I started screaming. “Put ice on it and I’ll see you tomorrow,” the Orthodpedic doctor said. (Must have been time for his golf game or whatever). I already had an apointment for the next
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day. It would be my first time to see him, but Dr. Ron Sutor recommended him. My assistant Mary McCutcheon managed to get me in bed and iced down. No small feat for a pixie-sized woman. When
Casady Manor, Village residents laud former mayor Dear Editor, I want to recognize the hard work and dedication that David Bennett has bestowed on The Village people since 2007. His loyalty and consideration for the betterment of all the residents of The Village has not gone unnoticed. We appreciate his efforts, his loyalty and willingness to go above and beyond to make our fair city a better place to reside. His community awareness and involvement with all aspects of the advancement of our surroundings within the perimeters of our city, has made a huge impression, a dent in our city’s heart, and we want to thank him for his contribution. I always appreciated the fact that he would listen, weigh out the pros and cons and make a concentrated effort that would benefit the majority and was not swayed by peer pressure or the loudest voice. Although David did not win the re-election of district one, he only lost by a mere 6 points
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my pomeranian refused to go get more ice bags from the freezer, I improvised. One of those fancy walkers with a seat allowed me to put my right knee on it and propelled it with my left leg. The walker had belonged to Leland. When I met Dr. Brad Reddick the next day, he said, “We have more in common than you know.” “Aleana do your lashes too?” “No, Leland Gourley was my wife’s grandfather’s best friend. I know all about Leland and Henryetta.“ You mean Kirk Woodliff.
which speaks volumes to his popularity and how much he was (and still is) admired and respected by The Village residents. His loss is our own city’s loss, but it does not diminish or erase all the hard work he gave to us faithfully. As a resident of The Village, I want to personally thank him for all he has provided to our city and our timeless appreciation. We also pray that even though his role is changing in The Village, that he will continue to show his love and support for our city. We thank him for what he has given us and hope that he will continue to be a loyal contributor. Thank you for your years of service to The Village, Mayor David Bennett. It has been our honor to have you lead the trail and all of us are eternally grateful. Sincerely, Jane Lowther and the Casady Manor residents along with the citizens of The Village
GOP Gala
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#AmericaFirst - 2021 GOP Gala
Keynote speaker Candace Owens with Linda Haneborg at the 2021 Oklahoma GOP Gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Owens is a conservative author, talk show host, political commentator and activist. - Photos by Fran Kozakowski
From left: Ken Warner, Kristi Eakin Hall, Gaylene Stupic, Linda Haneborg, Annette Basey, Margaret Best and Emily Dinwinnie.
Deana and Taylor Haines came out to support the GOP.
Steve and Norma Curry with Cindy and Senator James Lankford. Sen. Lankford offered the prayer at the gala.
At left: Gaylene Stupic, Ken Warner, Nancy Sangirardi and Margaret Altman. Above: Mark and Nikki Allen.
News
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Bike Club helps to create better citizens Bike Club is an after-school club for girls and boys that meets once weekly, at the end of the school day. There are about 25 students in each club in the OKC Public School and Mid-Del Public School systems. Volunteer adults teach bike safety and ride with students, including bicycle trips to a variety of destinations that the group can explore – the area high school or middle school, a library or park, a restaurant or snack shop, or just a long ride, Bike Club OKC Program Director Alyssa Lutz said. “Bike Club OKC is creating better citizens through cycling,” Lutz said. “The benefits to the kids are many. Bike Club encourages ABCs (attendance, behavior and coursework), teaches a valuable life skill – safely and confidently operating a bicycle, encourages a positive lifestyle, develops teamwork and cooperation during group rides, and builds invaluable relationships with adults – and they have fun doing it.” Students who complete Bike Club receive a bike and helmet at the end of the school year, she said. May is Bike Month and on May 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bike Club OKC will host a helmet giveaway. The Bike Club OKC tent will be set up on the east side of the lake, near Louie's. Two hundred free helmets are available for any child who needs a helmet. For more information about Bike Club OKC or to help support getting more kids on bikes, check out the website, bikeclubokc.com and follow all the rocking and rolling updates on Instagram and Facebook.
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A review: ‘Nunsense’
BALLET
Lyric production is ‘joyously funny’
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Lyric Theater “Nunsense” Book, Music & Lyrics, Dan Goggin Director, Ashley Wells Choreographer, Matthew Sipress By Franci Hart Theatre Critic Joyously funny! Outrageously comical! Brenda Williams, Cheyanne Marie, Brook Melton, Viviana Goodwin and Ashley Mandanas, as the hapless Little Sisters of Hoboken in Lyric Theatre’s “Nunsense,” zing comic lines faster than a speeding bullet and so silly one was almost afraid to laugh for fear of missing the next gem. Mother Superior, Sister Mary Regina (Williams), has a problem. The cook, Sister Julia, child of God, accidently killed 52 of the sisters with botulism in the vichyssoise. The remaining five sisters, who were spared because of being away playing bingo at a neighboring convent, are trying to raise money to bury the four sisters who are being kept in the freezer. Sister Regina had miscalculated the cost of burial and used some of
the insurance money to purchase a big screen TV for the convent. Thus, the crisis. Adding to the incongruity of women in religious dress cavorting across the stage is the equally silly set. The high school is performing “Grease,” which Sister Regina mistakenly calls “Vaseline” and the students did not wish to have their set disturbed for the one-night benefit by the sisters. Thus, there is a bed covered in fluffy pink pillows, a jukebox, a drug store bar and chairs as the furnishings and colorful numbers and musical symbols on the set’s floor. The show includes almost every joke about nuns ever told and too many silly situations to mention them all. Among the funny scenes are Rader as Sister Amnesia quizzing the audience members. Actual prizes were awarded. Mandanas as Sister Leo wants to be the first dancing nun. Her dying swan is priceless. Melton as Sister Robert stopped the show with “I want to be a Star.” And Marie as Sister Hubert brought the
house down with her soul version “I’m Holier than Thou.” The comic centerpiece of the show is performed by Williams. Sister Regina innocently inhales a substance found in the girls’ locker room and becomes high. Williams skillfully builds her drug induced high until one is laughing so hard it hurts. Regina gets stuck between a bar stool and the stage. She finds Elvis behind the jukebox and stealthily climbs a tower while the rest of the nuns carry on with the program. It is comic soliloquy at its best. Under Wells direction, the show clips along. The interaction of the players with their very well defined characters is outstanding. While this show is an innocent, silly view of nuns, it never makes fun of their religious dedication. “Nunsense” will play at the Myriad Gardens Waterstage, outdoors through May 9. Masks are required upon entrance and social distancing is observed. “Nunsense” is a delightful way to spend a spring evening.
and friends to watch spectacular dancers amongst the backdrop of downtown Oklahoma City. The pre-performance dance class will be at 6:00 p.m. and the performance at 6:30 p.m. Tickets or reservations are not required. Oklahoma City Ballet will return to the Civic Center for Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland), October 22-24 with live music from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. ALICE made its Oklahoma City debut in 2018 and wowed audiences with its frenetic, colorful, and sometimes trippy take on the famous story. In December, the Ballet performs everyone’s favorite holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker.” The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will play the familiar Tchaikovsky score, and new this year will be vocal accompaniment from Canterbury Voices. “I have wanted to incorporate our friends at Canterbury Voices in this production for years, and there is no better time than our 50th anniversary season,” said Mills. Feb. 18-20, 2022, Oklahoma City Ballet will present a mixed bill entitled “Made in the U.S.A.” A mixed bill is a showcase of several shorter ballets, and in this case, “Made in the U.S.A” features four ballets created in the United States by American choreographers. The mixed bill includes Jessica Lang’s “To Familiar Spaces in Dream,” Jerome Robbins’ “2 & 3 Part Inventions,” a world premiere by Nicolo Fonte and “Variations for Six” created by former Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Ballet Bryan Pitts. “‘Variations for Six’ is a favorite work of mine and it was also the first ballet I danced with this company when I joined as a dancer over 25 years ago,” Mills said. “Future Voices: A Choreographic Showcase” returns for its third year March 17-20, 2022 in the Inasmuch Foundation Theater at the Ballet’s Susan E. Brackett Dance Center. “Future Voices” features about 10 short works choreographed by both dance professionals and Oklahoma City Ballet dancers. Additionally, Denver-based choreographer Sarah Tallman creating a fresh new work for this production. Each choreographer will chose their own music, dancers, and costumes to accompany their choreography. The 50th Anniversary season closes with “The Sleeping Beauty,” May 68, 2022, conveniently performed over Mother’s Day weekend. This grand production will include live music from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic playing Tchaikovsky’s famous score. “The Sleeping Beauty” is one of the greatest, most treasured story ballets of all time and one of the most challenging roles for a principal ballerina. “We want to end this landmark season with something timeless and opulent, and ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ is the epitome of classical ballet,” said Mills. Season tickets are available now by calling (405) 848-8637 or visiting okcballet.org. Single tickets to all performances other than “The Nutcracker’” go on sale Sept. 7.
Friday Society
Thank God for the vaccine! With the introduction of the vaccine, Judy Love decided it was time for friends to get back together. She hosted a luncheon right before Easter and invited friends to wear hats and dresses to celebrate both the resurrection of Christ and the vaccine. At right are Mo Anderson, Ann Johnstone and Jane Gamble. For more photos, see page 14.
After a long time apart due to COVID-19, Sherry Beasley and Judy Love catch up during the luncheon.
Kathy Steffen and Barbara Brou enjoy the luncheon at Judy Love’s Nichols Hills home.
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Friday Society
Thank God for the vaccine! Judy Love hosted a “Thank God for the Vaccine” ladies luncheon right before Easter. The invitation suggested that guests wear dresses and a hat to celebrate Easter. Above, the group included: From left, back row, standing, Susan Johnston, Kirk Hammons, Mo Anderson, Kathy Brown, Beverly Funke, Sherry Beasley, Sylvia Slater, Ann Johnstone, Jane Gamble, Lori Hill, Jane Thompson, Kathy Steffen, Barbara Brou, Lou Morris and July Love; and seated, Nancy Ellis, Cathy Keating, Dee Harris, Gennie Johnson, Alice Dahlgren and Cindy Rice.
At right: Lou Morris, Gennie Johnson, Judy Love and Nancy Ellis at Judy Love’s luncheon celebrating the vaccine.
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