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Dick Beshear, chairman of the event, with Kathy Williams and John Michael Williams at the 1980 Oklahoma City Public Schools’ Wall of Fame event. Page 3
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Cowboy to reopen, sharing new play space for first time By Rose Lane Editor
rooms and floor-to-ceiling commercial windows, marble, steel and rustic wood beams. The home is located at 2737 Guilford Lane and is listed with Wyatt Poindexter Group of KW Luxury Homes International for $2.25 million. More than just a home tour, the Symphony Show House has served as vital source of
Barring no further restrictions from the city or state, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum plans to reopen on Monday and young guests and families can experience Liichokoshkomo’ for the very first time. Liichokoshkomo,’ (pronounced Lee-chokosh-ko-MO) is a Chickasaw phrase for “Let’s play.” At the museum, it is a trailblazing play space dedicated to providing learning through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) as children explore and try new things. The outdoor experience was designed to engage both the hands and minds of visitors for hours of family entertainment. The $15 million project includes an intertribal village that represents seven tribes (Caddo, Chickasaw, Hopi, Kiowa, Navajo, Pawnee and Ancient Puebloan), rail car and train depot, trading post, pioneer wagon, sod house, playground, waterfall and much more. Liichokoshkomo’ was set to open for a sneak peak over spring break, but that was postponed due to the coronavirus. Annie Oakley Society Chairman and
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OKC Orchestra League Executive Director Lisa Reed, Symphony Show House Designer Liaison J. Mark Taylor and Chairman Julia Hunt are prepared for the opening of the home on June 13. The Symphony Show House will adhere to CDC, state and local guidance for health and safety precautions
Show House now set for June 13-28 When Oklahomans get the “all clear,” it is hoped that the modern home located on a massive corner lot in Oklahoma City will be a choice of destinations. Scheduled for June 13-28, the popular annual Symphony Show House is set to open its doors 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. daily with the first hour reserved for at-risk visitors. The Symphony Show House will adhere to
CDC, state and local guidance for health and safety precautions and is working toward primarily contactless transactions. This completely renovated property includes a brand-new custom pool and half-basketball court. Remodeled by the locally-owned-and-operated AList Construction, the house boasts nearly 8,000 square feet with five bedrooms, nine bath-
PILOTING A CITY DURING A PANDEMIC Mayor Goetzinger devoted many hours of service By Rose Lane Editor Leading the City of Nichols through the unprecedented time of the Coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Steven Goetzinger felt “the Sword of Damocles” — the immanent and ever-present peril faced by those in positions of power. It was in his third term as mayor that Goetzinger would
work with the City Council, City Manager Shane Pate and City Attorney John Williams to develop regulations to successfully accomplish a balancing act between public safety and personal liberty. “Acting as mayor this time was a different tour of duty than when I’ve served in that role before,” Goetzinger said. “In the past, economic and leadership issues were at the
forefront.” “But this time, in addition to considering the adverse economic impact which challenges our city’s businesses, we’ve had to make sure that the virus was contained within our city, and that our fire, police and public works and administration employees were protected so that they, in turn, can continue keeping our citizens safe and protect-
A Salute to the Class of 2020 FRIDAY special edition lauds seniors OKC FRIDAY will laud the Class of 2020 with its special section, A Salute to the Class of 2020, which will be inserted in our May 29 edition. Included in this souvenir publication will be the photos and profiles of the members of the 35th Annual All Star Leadership and All Star Scholarship Teams from each of our 11 schools, as well as class lists. Parents, family and friends have the opportunity to purchase a spe-
cial salute congratulating their graduate on their accomplishments. “We feel as though this year it will be a very special tribute as the Class of 2020 is missing out on so many of the traditions associated with graduation,” editor Rose Lane said. Ads range in size from 1/8 page to full pages and can include color. For more information, see a form on Page 5 of today’s edition. Also, you can call Lane at 405-755-3311 or email at roseokcfriday@aol.com.
ed during the crisis.” He was on the downside of his term — it was actually over earlier this week. In the early stages of pandemic, the mayor was very concerned about first responders having access to COVID-19 data so they could be properly protected when responding to calls, Pate said. See MAYOR, Page 2
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OKC Philharmonic Orchestra League Executive Director Lisa Reed will take precautions as she is readying to greet guests to the 2020 Symphony Show House.
SHOW HOUSE From Page 1 charitable fundraising for the OKC Philharmonic and its music education and community engagement programs since 1973. Symphony Show House
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leaders include: Chairman Julia Hunt, Design Chairman Tuesday Fay and Designer Liaison J. Mark Taylor. OKC Orchestra League leaders include: OKCPHIL President Jeff Starling, OKCPHIL Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate, OKCPHIL Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev,
Susan Elliott of Oklahoma City is among 97 master's degree candidates for East Central University's Spring 2020 graduation. The traditional commencement ceremony for graduates has been postponed this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. After a campus-wide
OKCPHIL Marketing Director Susan Webb, OKC Orchestra League President Wendi Wilson, OKC Orchestra League Public Relations Chairman Joan Bryant, OKC Orchestra League Development Chairman Kristen Ferate and OKC Orchestra League Executive Director Lisa Reed.
survey, ECU students voted to attend the December commencement ceremony. While ECU announces its Spring 2020 graduates now, it plans to honor them again as they will have the opportunity to participate in a special ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12.
“Often, the Nichols Hills Fire Department would receive a call for a lift assist or low blood pressure check, only to find out later the resident had COVID-19, but our first responders had not advanced notice of this fact,” Pate said. “The mayor made many phone calls, often late into the night, to city, county and state officials seeking the release of COVID-19 information to first responders.” Goetzinger directly communicated with metro mayors about the need for the release of COVID-19 information to first responders, Pate said. The City-County Health Department acknowledged Goetzinger and Pate’s efforts as paving the way for such information to be released across the state. In addition, Pate said Goetzinger participated in weekly conference calls with the city emergency manager and the OKC County Health Department. He also joined metro-area mayors groups to get a sense of how neighboring municipalities were responding so that Nichols Hills had the best information available to consider protocols for the city, such as stay-at-home policies and the call for subsequent openings following Governor Kevin Stitt’s order. By communicating with various business owners within Nichols Hills, Goetzinger assisted in the tailoring of ordinances that did not in all respects mirror Oklahoma City’s rules. Rather, the ordinances considered the individual and unique needs of these businesses within Nichols Hills, Pate said. The mayor regularly worked with Pate to ensure there were adequate personal protection equipment for city staff and cleaning supplies for public facilities. The two officers held regular conference calls to discuss PPE and related matters in the city. “The City Council is essentially a volunteer position, so the many hours of work he put into the city recently are commendable,” Pate said. Goetzinger said it was the residents of Nichols Hills and the city’s employees that were top of mind for him while serving as mayor during the pandemic. “For after all, the health and protection of our citizens and employees have to be our city’s principal considerations,” he said.
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Three inducted in OKC Schools’ Wall of Fame
2000 Wall of Fame honorees are Dr. Robert Ellis, Jeanne Hoffman Smith and Russell Perry at the event held at the Marriott Hotel.
The Way We Were Dick Beshear, chairman of the event, with Kathy Williams and John Michael Williams.
George and Linda Nigh.
20 years ago Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation held its annual Wall of Fame Humanitarian Awards Dinner and Presentaat the Marriott
Hotel. Inducted into the Wall of Fame were Dr. Robert Ellis, Russell Perry and Jeanne Hoffman Smith.
Guests enjoyed dinner and entertainment by the Classen Harp Ensemble. Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin offered the welcome and introduction.
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Sports Weekly BASEBALL ROUNDUP
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Deer Creek cruises to regional title Deer Creek makes a second straight appearance in the Class 5A state baseball tournament this weekend. The Antlers (21-14) beat Altus and Duncan twice to win a regional tournament last week. Brock Ruminer went 3-for-3 with a pair of runs batted in to lead the way in a 72 win over Duncan in the regional final. Pitcher Cole Davis picked up his second
win of the regional, striking out two and not allowing a run or hit in 2 2/3 innings. Davis also had 11 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings of a 12-5 win over Altus in the regional opener. Aiden Doherty had a nice tournament, with two home runs and 8 RBIs. Deer Creek downed Duncan 14-3 in the second game. HERITAGE HALL A WIN FROM STATE
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Heritage Hall is a win away from the 3A state tournament. The host Chargers (30-4) beat Perry and Marlow in their regional tournament to set up last Tuesday’s final against Perry. Jack Blumenthal and Brendan Ezell belted two hits each, including a pair of doubles, to lead the way in a 6-2 win over Marlow in the semifinals. Pitcher Roman
Phansalkar allowed two runs on two hits and struck out six in the complete-game victory. The Chargers also posted a 15-3 win over Perry in the opener. CARL ALBERT TOPS MCGUINNESS McGuinness saw its season end with a 121 loss at Carl Albert last Friday in a 5A regional tournament. Four Irish had hits in the game, led by
While taking a brief respite from our “No More Games to Play” senior tribute series, FRIDAY looks back to last decade from our archives to events on May 15, 2015. Check back next week as another Fridayland school honors its senior spring athletes.
Joseph Corbett’s solo home run. Corbett also got roughed up for 10 runs on five hits in 2 2/3 innings of the loss. The Irish (19-15-1) beat Lawton McArthur and Southeast. YUKON TAKES OUT PC NORTH YUKON - PC North
also ended its season with an 8-1 loss at Yukon last Monday in a 6A regional. Creighton Decker went 2-for-3 to lead the Panthers (25-10) in the setback. Pitcher Bob English took the loss. PC North opened the regional with a 20 win over Lawton, before losing 4-0 to Yukon.
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Chargers net berth in 5A tourney Heritage Hall’s march to a second straight state boys’ tennis championship crossed another hurdle with a Class 5A regional title last Monday. The host Chargers swept all four individual events to edge McGuinness for the team crown. Heritage Hall’s
Miller Zeiders downed McGuinness’ Joseph Romano to win the No. 1 singles title. It was also a Heritage Hall-McGuinness final in No. 2 singles, with the Chargers’ Tony Lai outlasting the Irish’s Jax Dalton. Nick Funches and J.T. Zerby teamed up for the No. 1 doubles title for Heritage Hall, while Lucas Puiggari and Bryce Buwick placed third for McGuinness. Heritage Hall’s Jack Kaiser and Brody Swan took the title in No. 2 doubles over McGuinness’ Brock Buchanan and Brooks
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Heritage Hall’s Miller Zeidershits a return during his No. 1 singles match in Class 5A tennis regional.
Koenig. In other action, Deer Creek finished
second in a 5A regional at Claremore on Monday. Noah Hill and GrantLuthy teamed up to win the No. 1 doubles championship, while Tanner Brown and Jordan Tupper netted the No. 2 doubles crown. Cameron Esmon also finished fourth in No. 2 singles for the Antlers.
McGuinness’ Jax Dalton finished second in No. 2 singles at a Class 5A regional.
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Berryman twins rise to the rank of Eagle Scout Casady seniors and twin brothers Jackson and Peter Berryman arose to the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. They are members of Troop 78 and the sons of Michael and Shawnna Berryman. Jackson “Jack” Berryman and Peter Cole Berryman were born May 10, 2002, in Oklahoma City. They attended Oakdale Elementary School where they joined Edmond Pack 341 as a Tiger. Jack and Peter transitioned into Boy Scouts when they decided to join Troop 78 under the exemplary leadership of Scoutmaster Dr. Dallas New. Jack is an excellence-driven young man. His 10-plus year scouting career has been exemplified by setting high goals and working diligently to achieve them. In keeping with his high ambitions, he earned 34 merit badges over the course of his scouting experience and accomplished his Eagle in September 2019. In the pursuit of his Eagle project Jack worked with a local non-profit leader, Stacy Dykstra, to identify a community need. His efforts led him to consult with Dr. Marny Dunlap, M.D., OU Associate Professor of Pediatrics, in creating a user friendly design for the construction of six bench/bookcase furniture pieces for Children’s Hospital as part of its “Reach Out and Read” campaign for
COWBOY From Page 1 museum board member Cathy Keating was a driving force behind the play area. “As a board member and a grandmother, I personally saw the need to provide engaging experiences for children at the
children. Jack has had an outstanding academic and athletic career at Casady School. He enjoys the demands of a rigorous schedule of advance placement courses. Jack is particularly drawn the study of Latin and chemistry where he has reached the highest levels of engagement and marks his school offers. He lettered in three sports, cross country, soccer and track, for each of his four years in high school and has applied for admission to several highly selective universities in the U.S. His first choice is Wake Forest University for the 2020 fall term. Peter is an outgoing, witty individual that possesses a strong work ethic. He brings an intense drive to do his personal best in all his efforts and sets high expectations for himself and those around him. Peter served Troop 78 as an assistant patrol leader and Patrol Leader. Peter earned a total of 34 merit badges over the course of his scouting career and considers Life Saving, Personal Management and Fly Fishing to be the most meaningful due to their life applications. His Eagle project was the design and construction of a 53-foot landscape planter built for HopeHouse OKC, a homeless shelter located near the state capitol. Peter designed the planter, calculated the required mate-
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum,” she said. “More than 10 years of planning and $15 million, fully funded by generous donors, have created an over-themoon, spectacular children’s experience for imagining, dreaming and just plain fun. “Liichokoshkomo' provides a 21st Century-approach to engag-
ing children and families in learning the rich stories of the American West through hands on, minds on activities that teach the relevance of the past today. Come play with us!” President and CEO Natalie Shirley Natalie Shirley said the museum staff has been using their time
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rials and labor and solicited funds from individuals and donations for landscape timbers, topsoil and plants. The project was completed in July 2019 and he accomplished his Eagle in August 2019. Peter applied and was accepted as an Early Decision admission candidate at University of Chicago, one of the most highly selective universities in the U.S., where he will run track as one of UChicago’s scholar athletes. This was made possible in large part due to his demanding academic
career at Casady School where he is now in his senior year. He enjoys the challenges of a rigorous schedule of advance placement courses and athletics. He loves the study of chemistry and especially French, which led to his being named an Eleanor Kirkpatrick Franco-American Fellow by Alliance Francaise and an opportunity to conduct a self-styled research project as a French exchange student. He lettered in three sports, cross country, soccer and track, for each of his four years in high school.
and resources preparing the museum to welcome guests again. ”We’re following state and CDC guidelines to be able to confidently provide a safe, enjoyable experience,” Shirley said. “Your safety is a top priority, and because of that, the social distancing and cleaning procedures that have become a way of life
for all of us are now staples of the way we run our museum in
this environment.” For more information, see Page 9.
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CALENDAR NEWS CANCELED Rodeo Opry • For the safety of our staff and patrons, we will continue to postpone Rodeo Opry shows through the month of May and plan to return on Saturday, June 6. Please check the website and social media as this date could change. Tickets that have been purchased for previously postponed shows can be used for any future shows. Please call (405)297-9773 at least three days before the show to reserve your seats. Brightmusic Postpones Summer Festival • For the health and safety of our patrons and musicians, Brightmusic has made the difficult decision to postpone the Summer Chamber Music Festival, originally set for June 11 through 16. The festival, as well as Concert 5 set for April 14, will be rescheduled when we have an opportunity to see how the coronavirus is affecting the metro area. We will send out another announcement as soon as alternate dates have been determined.
LIMITED SERVICE • Myriad Botanical Gardens continues to take active measures in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Our decisions are informed by current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the City of Oklahoma City emergency declarations. All areas of our gardens and grounds have remained open at Myriad Botanical Gardens with the
Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
The following OKCPHIL concerts are cancelled: • Chickasaw Nation Pops Series: Frank and Ella - Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3, 8pm • Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series: Gritty, Sweet, and Hypnotic- featuring Stravinsky: Rite of Spring - May 30 – 8pm • E.L and Thelma Gaylord Family Discovery Series: Peter and the Wolf - May 31 – 2pm Details have been emailed to ticketholders, and are available via the links below. For tickets purchased online or through the Civic Center please call (405) 594-8300 M-F 10am-5pm. Donate your tickets and receive a tax deduction for the total ticket value. Your generosity will support the OKCPHIL during this challenging time, ensuring the continued presence of music in our community. Receive a voucher for a performance during the exciting 2020-21 Season. All exchange fees will be waived. Please respond before the June 30 deadline. You will receive a phone call between 10am-2pm M-F. Response may be slow due to high demand and staffing restrictions. exception of the Children’s Garden and the enclosed Dog Park. In keeping with the phased approach outlined by current recommendations from the City of Oklahoma City, the Gardens plan to re-open our closed spaces. The Gardens features wonderful spaces to enjoy being outdoors. Although we will be phasing in all aspects of our operations, we ask that you continue to practice social distancing and refrain from gathering in groups as we continue to work together to stop this virus from spreading. • All Metropolitan Library System locations are offering limited services at libraries and pickup service has begun. Customers will also be able drop off books to the drive-up and walkup outdoor book drops. The outdoor bookdrops were re-opened and customers were once again able to begin placing holds on
materials. Materials dropped off at the bookdrops will be held in a 72 hour quarantine prior to going back to the shelf for the safety of our customers.
NONPROFIT • Upward Transitions serves families and individuals who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or stranded by providing case management and stabilizing resources to help meet basic social needs. We know we can count on you, our community, to help us continue the long heritage of Upward Transitions during this time of #covid19. Because of you, we know that we will be there when our clients need us most. During the week of May 11-15, we will have online auctions and virtual events to invite you to support the mission of Upward Transitions. Follow this event for more. To make a donation, click the "ticket" link on Facebook.
Oklahoma Film ICON Elaine Paul
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laine Paul was a senior at Stanford University when I arrived as a freshman. She and a group of Kappa friends were assigned to my dorm as academic advisors. She was smart, confi‐ dent, hilarious and enthusiastic. You could tell her mind moved a million miles a minute. And, yet, she always took the time to reach out and make me feel welcome. She made that faraway place feel a lot more like home. This June, Elaine Paul is being honored with the Oklahoma Film & TV ICON Award at the 20th annual deadCenter Film Festi‐ val. But, it’s not because she was great in college. Elaine Paul has become one of the most successful and sought after business people working in the entertainment indus‐ try. Elaine Paul is the CFO/VP of finance for Amazon Studios, arguably the most sig‐ nificant studio forging a path towards the future of entertain‐ ment. In this role, Paul oversees Amazon’s global slate of original film and television pro‐ gramming. Prior to joining Amazon, Paul served as CFO of Hulu for six years and SVP of cor‐ porate strategy for Dis‐ ney for 19 years. In that role, she led vari‐ ous acquisitions, new business initiatives, and strategic invest‐ ments — including Disney’s original investment in Hulu in
2009, as well as the merger of Disney‐ owned joint ventures A&E and Lifetime. In 2018, Elaine Paul was honored by Casady School with the Alumni Achievement Award. She holds a degree in economics from Stanford Univer‐ sity and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. She is the daughter of attorney William G. Paul, for‐ mer President of the American Bar Associa‐ tion.
Elaine Paul
Because of the pan‐ demic, Paul will join the deadCenter Film Festival virtually for an on‐camera discussion about her career and the future of entertain‐ ment at 1:00pm CST on Saturday, June 13. Her talk will be one of several film industry related presentations offered during the fes‐ tival.
That same day, Paul will be joined by three other worthy Okla‐ homans that are also being honored as Film & TV Icons: actress Megyn Price, journal‐ ist Brandy McDonnell, and filmmaker Ryan Bellgardt. Norman High School graduate Megyn Price has starred on network television shows for more than 20 years, including roles on Grounded for Life, American Dad!, Rules of Engagement, The Ranch and the most recent Transformers movie, Bumblebee. Journalist Brandy McDonnell is a Lind‐ say High School and Oklahoma State gradu‐ ate that has served as arts and entertainment writer for The Oklaho‑ man for the past 18 years. She is one of Oklahoma’s most pop‐ ular entertainment bloggers, prolific enter‐ tainment writers, and awarded newspaper film reviewers. Edmond Memorial graduate Ryan Bell‑ gardt is the founder and Creative Director of Boiling Point Media, Oklahoma’s most suc‐ cessful film studio, releasing low budget films filled with amaz‐ ing CGI dinosaurs, dragons, and robots designed and animated right here in Oklahoma City. The 20th annual deadCenter film festi‐ val is coming up June 11‐21. To sponsor, buy passes, see the list of films, or review the schedule, please visit deadcenterfilm.org.
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Run For Hope 2020 will still go on - virtually It will look a little different this year, but the American Cancer Society’s third annual Run For Hope 2020 will still go on—in a virtual setting. “It is important for people to continue giving to organizations like the American Cancer Society because battles are still being fought, including the world of cancer,” said Alicia Jackson, ACS Community Development Manager. “Cancer doesn’t stop, and neither will we. And in order to keep our mission moving forward we must continue to fundraise through events like Run For Hope.” Run For Hope has traditionally been a 5K/10K and fun run, with proceeds benefiting the new Hope
Lodge Oklahoma. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and distancing guidelines, participants are encouraged to run or walk on their own schedule from May 18 - 25 and share their photos and experiences virtually online. “Run or walk your chosen distance from wherever you are to get on our virtual leaderboard,” Jackson said. “Results will be posted daily on our Facebook page. As participants are running or walking in honor of someone who has had cancer, or for themselves, they should wear the color of cancer for which they are walking. For example, pink represents breast cancer, blue represents colon cancer, and so on. The bottom line is not only raising funds but
raising awareness that cancer has not gone away and our life-saving work must continue.” “We are fortunate to have a local partner like Homeland Stores,” said Lesa Foster, ACS Executive Director. “They have been wonderful to work with and we value their commitment to fighting cancer right here in Oklahoma. Homeland is much more than a trusted grocery store chain; they are part of our community and we thank them for joining us as we fight the good fight.” Proceeds from Run For Hope will go toward the new Hope Lodge Oklahoma. “So much of our attention lately has been focused on trying to stay afloat in the midst of a global pan-
demic,” Foster said. “But the new Hope Lodge Oklahoma is a glimmer of good news during this uncertain time. The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge will give patients who travel to OKC for cancer treatment a place to rest and recover. This facility will allow those with limited resources a place to stay, free of charge, which makes lodging one less thing they have to worry about.” Groundbreaking on Hope Lodge Oklahoma is set for Fall, 2020, and proceeds from Run For Hope will go toward the new facility. Registration fee for Run For Hope is a $20 donation to the American Cancer Society. Additional information and registration can be found at RunForHopeOKC.org.
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A sense of community prevails By Daris Howard Columnist Besides being a group of people living in the near vicinity of each other, the dictionary defines community as "a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals." This definition has taken on a different meaning over the last six months. Here in the farming community of Idaho where I live, the harvest season has a short window. Equipment is running from before sunup to after sundown, and many people are involved. Lots of people who have other jobs during the rest of the year end up working on sorting crews, driving a truck, or running farm equipment. It is exhausting work. Usually, the harvest is well underway when the first frost hits. Then the weather warms, and everything kicks into overdrive for a couple of weeks, because all the crops need to be stored before harder frosts come and destroy them. But this year was different. Harvest was in full swing when the first frost hit, but that frost was followed by even harder frosts in quick succession night after night. Potatoes could not be harvested because the weather was too cold. Generally, with the first frost, the potatoes in the ground are still be protected by the soil. But with the continued hard frosts, the ground froze deeper and
deeper, and along with it, more and more potatoes were destroyed. When a break in the weather finally came, farmers found the top layers of potatoes were mushy and useless. Not only was the harvest seasoned now drastically shortened, but the amount of work to separate the bad potatoes from the good had exponentially increased the labor needed to harvest the potatoes that could be saved. The wonderful people of this valley, seeing the plight of their neighbors whose livelihoods depended on that harvest, came together, most as volunteers for no pay, to help get those crops in. There were people from all walks of life — bankers, merchants and teachers — lots of good neighbors and friends. Though some of the harvest was lost, much of it was saved. Now, with the epidemic, I have seen that sense of community again, but on an even wider scale. Social media groups have been formed where people can ask for help. In many of them, there are more people asking how they can help than there are those asking for help. It was heartwarming when I saw a mother, who had sick children and needed to stay home with them, ask for someone to pick up cough medicine for her child. The response was almost immediate, with multiple offers of help. Soon the desperate mother had what she needed, but only after the caring person had gone to numerous stores to
find one that had the medicine in stock. Though I have read about places that are price gouging, I have seen the opposite. Neighbors have shared food, toilet paper and other essential items without any thought of being repaid. And right around me, I have seen more people out mowing and taking care of the yards of elderly people to help protect them from what could be deadly for them. I have watched those I love suffer from this illness. But I have also seen concerned family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers, join in fasting, prayer, and love for those afflicted with the virus. I have had a chance to do some of these things myself, and I have never felt a stronger sense of community, of belonging, and being part of something greater than my own small world. And that sense of community has spread even wider, beyond those who live close together. I have watched on social media as people have sent out words of encouragement, songs of thanksgiving, and bits of humor to brighten someone's day, giving a feeling of oneness between us that often seems lost in today's world. And all that I have seen and experienced gives me great hope in humanity, that despite the hardships of the current times, we will come out of this better and more united, with a true sense of community.
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Oklahoma City National Memorial is open
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During this time of uncertainty, the Memorial remains a symbol of community, comfort and hope. We are excited to welcome visitors from across the country. Please know that the safety of our employees and vis‐ itors remains our top priority, which is why we have installed safe‐ ty signage throughout the site with reminders to social distance, wear masks and avoid large crowds. “We were thrilled to watch visitors come onto the grounds with‐
NICHOLS HILLS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant:
Rex Massey Construction, Inc.
Proposed project:
constructing an addition to a dwelling
Proposed project’s address or descriptive location:
BC-2020-10
1812 Drury Lane
The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents are available at the City Clerk’s office. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 6th day of May, 2020. Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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The Cowboy to reopen May 18 with updates to the experience The National Cow‐ boy & Western Heritage Museum, or The Cow‐ boy as many like to call it, is a place where the West comes to life though art and history. We love sharing it and miss welcoming you, our visitors, into this special place. At this time, we plan to reopen to the public on May 18, provided there are no new restrictions imposed by the city or state. We are so excited to finally open our new children’s outdoor expe‐ rience Liichokoshkomo’ (pronounced Lee‐cho‐ kosh‐ko‐mo), a Chicka‐ saw phrase meaning “Let’s play!” Its outdoor setting encourages play while connecting visi‐ tors with the social and historical influences that shaped the West.
We’re following state and CDC guidelines to be able to confidently provide a safe, enjoy‐ able experience. Social distancing and cleaning procedures that have become a way of life for all of us are now staples of the way we run our Museum in this environment. Here are some of the changes you’ll see when we reopen: Additional cleaning measures have been implemented to sanitize frequently touched objects and surfaces throughout the Museum multiple times a day. Interactive elements have been removed or restricted. Markers and signage will be placed through‐ out the building to encourage good hygiene and proper social dis‐
tancing at all times. Hand sterilization stations have been placed throughout the museum. Occupancy of small galleries and theaters and the Museum Store will be posted and fol‐ low the recommended distancing guidelines. Our staff will have their temperature taken daily and will be wear‐ ing masks. Employees showing any signs of ill‐ ness will be asked to stay home. Likewise, if guests are feverish or sick, they will be asked to delay their visit. Following CDC guidance, masks will be recommended for visitors where safe and age‐appropriate. We’ve missed you and we look forward to seeing you soon! Sincerely, Natalie Shirley
in minutes of us taking down the pedestrian fencing Monday morn‐ ing. We are approach‐ ing this with caution and watching how the phased reopening of our City and State unfolds, as we make plans to welcome visi‐ tors from across the country to the Memo‐ rial and Museum,” said Kari Watkins, Execu‐ tive Director. “Nobody wants visitors here more than we do, but we need to be smart about how we bring them back on site first, then into the Museum, which is obviously a
tighter space. We look forward to announcing our plans to the pub‐ lic.” A reopening of the Memorial Museum, closed since March 14, has not been set. Watch for the latest details on the status of operations at Memo‐ rialMuseum.com and on social media. Until then, the web‐ site has educational resources including the brand‐new Virtual Hope Trunks and many ways to explore and discover the pow‐ erful story of hope and resilience.
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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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Teachers are not alone in low income Reprinted from the Friday, October 6, 1980 edition of OKC FRIDAY EXT TO “THE WORKING MAN,” school teachers are getting more public pity and promises than any other category of Americans, from the country’s politicians. This newspaper joins the fight to elevate the pay, the status, and in some cases, the performance, of one of the most important professions in all society: school teachers. Low pay for teachers, especially in Oklahoma, has been one of the main subjects in the national debate over the condition of public education. Hardly a political speech of any kind, any time, any place can be made without
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promising school teachers better pay and respect. That’s good! It is not surprising that teacher pay in Oklahoma is lower than most. Despite our comparative wave of prosperity right now, our state’s per capita personal income ranks 44th among the 50 states. And that is where Oklahoma teacher’s pay ranks: 44th in the nation. So, if misery loves company (little sol-
ace there), our school teachers are not the only people near the bottom of the personal income totem pole. According to statistics just released by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, General Managers and Executives in Oklahoma rank 42nd in the nation’s pay scale. General office clerks 47th, truck drivers 47th, registered nurses 43rd, cashiers 41st, marketing/sales supervisors 38th, bookkeepers 38th, secretaries 36th. These figures cry out for ending the Oklahoma Legislature’s reputation of being anti-business. We need more and better jobs to raise everybody’s living standards.
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Innovative exercise programs exist for seniors It is important to stay active and eat healthy foods in an effort to promote fitness and well-being. This is especially true for seniors, many of whom lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles as they age. The American Heart Association says adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, and a Harvard University study says that exercise can
be an insurance policy for heart health. Today's seniors have more fitness options at their disposal than ever before. SilverSneakers is the leading community fitness program for older adults in the United States. SilverSneakers members can participate in specially curated programs at participating gyms and community centers across the nation. According to the organization, there are
more participating fitness locations available than there are coffee establishments. Classes are fit for everyone, no matter their experience level. Those concerned about gym costs may find that SilverSneakers already is included in their Medicare Advantage plan for no additional cost. Plus, there is access to healthy living discounts from participating businesses. Canada has begun to
develop its own senior-centric fitness programs. The Healthy, Safe and Strong group exercise program is an introduction to safe exercises available for adults age 60 and older in the province of Ontario. The program can help develop better stamina, maintain or improve balance and increase strength and endurance. StrongerU Senior Fitness is a relatively new program of pre-choreographed group
fitness offering instruction in four program types: cardio, strength training, stretching, and circuit training. The program addresses a need in Canada for quality and consistent senior fitness programing. As studies show that engaging in physical activity is the most effective way for aging men and women to stay healthy, more adults may be compelled to join fitness groups that cater to the 50-and-over market.
As studies show that engaging in physical activity is the most effective way for aging men and women to stay healthy, more adults may be compelled to join fitness groups that cater to the 50-and-over market. Today's seniors have more fitness options at their disposal than ever before.