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Village mayor abruptly resigns Graham claims he was ‘threatened, harassed’ after police altercation By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
Participants must be at least 18years-old with no criminal history. Each academy can accommodate up to 25 people. A special graduation ceremony is planned at the end of the academy. “This relationship allows us to hear from the people we serve so we can review and establish our priorities,” said Landon. “Our Mission Statement is ‘Working with our community to provide professional law enforcement services.’ Our Citizens Police
The Village Mayor Adam Graham, 29, abruptly announced his resignation from office Monday in a Twitter post stating, “I no longer feel safe to serve in my capacity here.” Graham has been under fire for nearly two months following a May 28 altercation with Nichols Hills police during a routine traffic stop. Graham was elected to his council seat in 2018. A packed City Council chamber was delivered the news later in the evening during the regularly scheduled meeting. Councilman Bubba Symes, who is a 20-year veteran of the city, told those in attendance of Graham’s resignation as he shared conversations he had with the mayor prior to his departure. Graham had been elected twice to the council. “Adam has done a lot of great things during his short time on the council,” said Symes. “We had conversations about his incident with the Nichols Hills Police. He shared that the Nichols Hills police were rude to him. “You do know about our statue to work together,” he said he asked Graham. “I love it when Nichols Hills and Oklahoma City police officers patrol in our area. We work together, especially when our departments are short staffed.” In his resignation letter to City Manager Bruce Stone, Graham said, “It’s been an honor to serve and it’s been my great privilege to break boundaries as The Village’s youngest and first openly gay-elected official.”
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- Photo by Village Police Chief Russ Landon
Patrolling the streets A new Police Bicycle Unit is patrolling the streets of The Village, resurrecting a successful bike program from the 1990s. Bicycle Patrol Officers must successfully complete a 40-hour CLEET certified training class before hitting the streets. Officers patrol the streets a minimum of six hours per week and are encouraged to interact with residents and shop owners to strengthen the relationship between of the community and department. Members of the new Village Police Bicycle Unit are, from left: Sgt Justin Botkin, Cpl. Mark Swartzbaugh, Lt. Brett South, Cpl. Taylor Harrill and Cpl. Nick Hanson.
Village Police Academy returns By Eric Oesch Staff Writer It has been nearly 20 years since The Village had a Citizen’s Police Academy. Now, new Police Chief Russ Landon has announced the return of the popular program with an eight-week session scheduled Sept. 8 through the end of October. Landon designed and implemented previous Citizens Police Academies (CPA) from 20 years ago that were highly successful. Past CPA participants formed an
Alumni Association that lasted for years and organized banquets for officers and families. The group even sponsored an officer of the year award. Landon said hosting regular CPAs provides the department an excellent opportunity to meet and establish deeper relationships with people who care about the success of the city. The Village Citizens Police Academy is open to residents of The Village and those that may have a special interest in the city, including business owners.
Pharmacist Dani Lynch honored by OU Alumni By Rose Lane Editor Called a “passionate’’ mentor of recent graduates and new pharmacy owners, Fridayland pharmacist Dani Lynch was honored with the Ralph D. Bienfang Practitioner Award from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Alumni Association. Lynch was recognized for exemplifying the characteristics of Professor Ralph D. Bienfang — service orientation, sensitivity to human needs, ability to communicate verbally and in writing, ability See LYNCH, Page 5
OCU’s star duo dancing into retirement Dean John Bedford and Jo Rowan have announced their joint retirement from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment. They are the heart and soul of the dance school, which put so many Oklahoma City University stars on Broadway, in the Rockettes, and in management teams of the New York City theater, university officials said. John, the longtime dean of the dance school, and Jo, the dance chair and founder of the dance program, will mark the end of their 42-year tenures at the university this summer. It goes without saying that the impact John and Jo have had during this time has been substantial, the officials said. See ROWAN, Page 7
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Holt: We must act like a big-league city By Rose Lane Editor As Oklahoma City has risen to become the 20th largest city in the United States, we need to act like it. In his State of the City address, Mayor David Holt told the sold-out crowd hosted by the Greater OKC Chamber that the city is no longer up and coming, but has arrived. “We are a city where people want to live,” he said. Oklahoma City offers the best in dining, sports and music. A low-cost, ease-of-living and friendly atmosphere are drawing people in. “We are a big-league city,” Holt
said. “There is no way around it.” Four-hundred-thirty-three street programs are to be completed with the Better Streets Safer Cities initiative approved by voters, he said. One-hundred-twenty police officers were added. Scissortail Park is about to double in size when the lower part opens this fall. Work on Union Station continues. Through MAPS, public transit has been improved with better and expanded bus service, street cars and now the addition of bus rapid transit. Holt said the Regional Transit See HOLT, Page 7
Dean John Bedford and wife, Jo Rowan.
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Purple Sash: An evening of elegance
YWCA of OKC CEO Jan Peery and her husband Greg. The organization hosted its 19th Annual Purple Sash gala which included a runway show and auctions. The honorary chairmen were Alex and Angela Yaffe and Rep. Chris and Renee Kannady.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Tom and Barbara Ruland and Cheryl and Peter Borelli look over auction items, including this designer dress. At right: Cheli Porter and Heather Cobb durng the cocktail hour. The event was held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Davonna and Carl Milam at Purple Sash. Due to the support of its patrons, the YWCA of OKC provided 23,191 services during fiscal year 2021. For more photos, see Page 3.
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Ashley Smith and Jenn and Alex Kaiser are patrons of the YWCA of OKC. The YWCA’s mission is to provide critical services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in our community. Above: Strawn Steele, Angela Unruh and Sarah and Casey Woods. - Photos by Rose Lane
Purple Sash helps YWCA provide vital services
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat and his wife Maressa. In fiscal year 2021, 417 people got a peaceful, safe night’s sleep in the YWCA’s Thelma Gaylord Emergency Shelter.
Tom and Denise Morris support the YWCA of OKC. In 2021, the YWCA’s education and outreach teams provided training to 1,858 people to help prevent violence in the community.
At left: Erik Roscom and Stormy Flores.
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS July 28 • Garden Party OKC Beautiful hosts a garden party from 68 pm, at the Cleveland Elementary School Garden, in support of school gardens in OKC. The event will have gardening classes, tours, a community art making station, Bondi Bowls food truck, a raffle and more. All community members are welcome. There is no ticket price to attend the event, though registration is encouraged, and donations will be accepted for the school program. Aug. 27 • Boots & Bling Gala Enjoy dinner, dancing, libation, a silent auc tion, a performance by some of Pollard’s finest, and more in a night celebrating the Pollard Theatre’s 35th season. Location: Hud son Springs The Venue, 8661 E. County Road 75, Guthrie from 6 – 9 pm. All tickets include a gift voucher to see a production in the Pollard’s 35th sea son. For details visit thepollard.org. Aug. 5 • RANCHtini Allied Arts is gearing up for ARTini, the annual martini tasting event and art auction that raises critical funds for the arts. This year’s event is called “RANCHtini” and will have a western theme from 711 pm at the Camp Trivera in the Oklahoma City Adven
Cool Down with Movies
July 23 • Bowling for Rhinos Bowling for Rhinos is back. The OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden’s chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) invites you to score a win for rhino conservation at their annual fundraiser, Bowling for Rhinos. Join us for this inperson bowling event on Saturday, at Heritage Lanes, 11917 N Penn Ave., from 7 to 10 pm. Since 1995, the OKC Zoo’s AAZK chapter has been hosting this beloved bowl athon and inspiring Oklahomans to take action for protecting rhinos and their habitats by enjoying a favorite pastime, bowling! Bowling for Rhinos is perfect for wildlife fans of all ages. Families, teams and individuals are welcome to participate. The fee per individ ual bowler for Bowling for Rhinos is $30 (plus fee) which includes three games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and an exclusive event T shirt. There is also a spectator tickets, $15/person (plus fee) that includes pizza and an event Tshirt. Participants will also enjoy opportunities to win wild door prizes. For more information or to purchase event tick ets, go to OKCBFR2022.EventBrite.com. ture District. Tickets are on sale now at ARTiniOKC.com. ARTini tickets are $125 and must be purchased in advance at ARTin iOKC.com.
Get tickets at okccivic center.com. Opera showing at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center at Rose State College.
THIS WEEKEND OPERA July 30 • Carmen Even if you don't know the beloved opera Carmen, we bet you know some of the music. You’ve heard it performed by profes sional orchestras, as a background in movie scores, in commer cials, on Saturday morning cartoons, and even on Gilligan’s Island. Experience this thrilling music in Paint ed Sky Opera’s semi staged concert per formance in grand fashion and bring a friend you’d like to introduce to opera.
July 22 • A Night on Broadway Broadway stars are coming back to St. Luke’s at 7 pm for “A Night On Broadway” with Dan Micciche and Meghan Picerno. Dan is the Music director of Wicked and Meghan recently stared as the leading lady, Christine Daae, in The Phantom of the Opera. General Admission tickets are available for $25 and a special VIP ticket is available for $100 (pre miere seating and a meetandgreet with the performers after the show)at stlukesokc.org.
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t’s a scorcher outside this week. Let’s talk about some of the coolest places to watch movies here in Oklahoma City. First up is Rodeo Cinema. Opened in 1924 to show silent films to cowboys, Rodeo Cinema is now a fully renovated, high-tech movie theater with comfortable seats, gorgeous sound and a new food and drink menu. Rodeo Cinema is managed as a nonprofit theater that highlights the best independent films from Oklahoma and around the world. Kara Chapman is the new Executive Director of Rodeo Cinema and she is magnificent. Her vision is to better integrate Rodeo Cinema into the local movie industry while expanding programing to include more live music and live theater. She is bringing fresh new ideas to keep this historic theater relevant in a new millennium. One of Chapman’s first moves was getting local filmmakers involved, like producer and screenwriting professor Jacob Ryan Snovel. He now serves as a programmer and the operations manager. He works alongside front of house manager and professional comedian Brad Chad Porter to connect the theater with Oklahoma filmmakers. So far, it’s working. Rodeo Cinema has truly become a hub
for local filmmakers. Independent film favorite Mickey Reece, who was mentioned in Variety this week for his upcoming partnership with It Follows producer David Kaplan, serves on the Rodeo Cinema board, helps with programming, and hosts special events and screenings. Thanks to all of the local involvement, the movies are exciting and the crowds are raucous. Rodeo Cinema is located next to McClintock Chop House on Exchange Street in Stockyard City. They recently expanded by converting the theater inside the Paramount Building on Film Row into a second location. Visit rodeocinema.org for movies, showtimes, and special events. Flix Brewhouse is another awesome destination movie theater. Located between American Fidelity and Wilshire Blvd., this modern movie house offers multiple screens, great seats, full bar, and delicious food service. With a great selection of big action, superhero, comedies, and thrillers, it’s a perfect place for the entire family. Flix offers dis-
count screenings on Wednesdays and every day for students and military. For films and showtimes, visit flixbrewhouse.com. The Noble Theater at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is alive and well after a full renovation, fabulous new seats, and the addition of cup holders for your wine and beer. Currently in the middle of French Films in July, there are two weeks left to enjoy modern and renovated classics like Robust with Gerard Depardieu, Sundance favorite Lava Stories, and deadCenter winner The Braves. Head of Film Programming Lisa K. Broad does an excellent job curating films that are both entertaining and mind expanding. She presents many of the films in small groups or series that provide depth and context for the films and their creators. The schedule, list of films, and film blog are available at okocmoa.com/films. Finally, if you are like me and love watching movies outside even if it is a little warm, there are two more Sonic Summer Movies at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Batman Returns, with Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito, swoops in on Wednesday, July 27, at 7 pm. And, family favorite animated musical Sing 2 makes its entrance on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7:30. Stay cool!
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Canterbury Voices receives $10,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts Canterbury Voices has been approved for a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its 2023 spring concert. Canterbury Voices’ project is among 1,125 across America totaling more than $26.6 million that were selected during this second round of Grants for Arts Projects fiscal year 2022 funding. Canterbury Voices is one of two nonprofit organizations in the State of Oklahoma to receive a direct award from the Endowment this cycle under the Grants for Arts Projects category. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support arts and
cultural organizations throughout the nation with these grants, including Canterbury Voices, providing opportunities for all of us to live artful lives,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “The arts contribute to our individual well-being, the well-being of our communities, and to our local economies. The arts are also crucial to helping us make sense of our circumstances from different perspectives as we emerge from the pandemic and plan for a shared new normal informed by our examined experience.” Canterbury Voices’ Executive Director, Pam Mowry, expresses gratitude to the Endowment for this
funding. “It is extremely affirming and gratifying to be recognized on a national level for the work we are doing. Canterbury’s production quality and artistic programming just keeps getting better, and we are honored to be among an elite group of performing arts organizations to receive this grant.” NEA’s direct support will allow Canterbury to produce an encore performance of Dave Brubeck’s To Hope! A Celebration, combining elements of the Roman Catholic mass, classical music, and jazz. The performance will feature The Brubeck Brothers Quartet and some of their original music, and a collaboration
with another local choir. Canterbury and the Brubeck Brothers Quartet also will present an educational component for the greater community. “American jazz legend Dave Brubeck’s legacy lives on through this special collaboration,” said Artistic Director Dr. Randi Von Ellefson. “Canterbury last performed To Hope! in 2007, to the delight of Oklahoma City patrons. We are excited to reprise this piece, with additional jazz flourishes.” For more information about Canterbury Voices, please visit CanterburyOKC.com. For details on other projects visit Arts.gov/News.
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MAYOR From Page 1 He went on to commend City Manager Bruce Stone as “one of the most capable public servants I’ve encountered.” In his resignation letter Graham claims, “Certain elements of the population have recently become emboldened to pursue threats and attacks bordering on violence. “In the last month, I’ve been followed home from meetings, threatened while walking my dog, harassed at Starbucks and have had my tires slashed,” he said in the letter. Graham said the threats “resulted from an incident two months ago where I stood up against Nichols Hill (sic) police targeting The Village residents.” Graham was emailed a list of questions on June
24, and given the opportunity to share with his constituents and OKC FRIDAY readers what he wants them to know about the incident. He chose not to respond. “I will never apologize for standing up for the people I was elected to serve,” he wrote. “I will never understand why some officials are more concerned with representing the interests of Nichols Hills than the interests of their constituents.” Symes said he disagrees with Graham’s letter and took offense to that statement. “I’m one of the officials,” Symes said. “Every member of this council is one of the officials. All of us on this council serve the residents of The Village. “Mr. Graham you owe us an apology.” In his resignation letter Graham continued, “Unfortunately, these malicious, bad-faith attacks are escalating and I
LYNCH From Page 1 to inspire fellow practitioners, leadership within the profession and possessing a broad base of interests and accomplishments within and outside pharmacy. Upon graduating in 1982 from
VILLAGE From Page 1 Academy is an excellent way to fulfill that mission. “Previous participants in our Citizens Police Academy loved being involved. We’ll make every effort for the sessions to be hands
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no longer feel safe to serve in my capacity as mayor. It’s with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation effective immediately.” Graham engaged in a verbal altercation with Nichols Hills police officers during a May 28 routine traffic stop after the neighboring police pulled over a speeding vehicle near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Carlisle Road. The intersection is three blocks outside the Nichols Hills city limits and inside The Village city limits. Nichols Hills police reported that during the stop Graham pulled alongside the stopped vehicle and “began yelling at us through his open windows.” The incident was recorded on police body camera and is detailed in a May 28 email to Nichols Hills Police Chief Steve Cox. “His presence directly agitated an already unco-
the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy, she began working at Thrifty Pharmacy. In 1999, Lynch bought the business in Oklahoma City and Edmond. A satellite location followed at Epworth Villa in 2015. “She is dedicated to public health advocacy and has been a go-to pharmaceutical health care
on and fun,” he said. “Most classes will be held at our police department, although we may try to get out to a gun range or other facilities to enhance the experience for participants.” The Citizens Police Academy features twohour sessions taught by a variety of police officers, investigators, com-
operative driver during the stop and put our safety at risk when it didn’t need to be,” the email report states. “The man was telling me that we were in the wrong city and ‘this is The Village, not Nichols Hills’ and that we can’t stop people in The Village.” Police and fire departments in both Nichols Hills and The Village have had mutual aid agreements with each other for over 50 years. City Manager Bruce Stone said he expects the council to leave Graham’s Ward 3 seat vacant until elections next spring. The filing period for seats representing Wards 1, 2 and 3 are in February 2023, with elections scheduled the first Tuesday of April. Until then, the council is more than likely planning to name a new mayor from the remaining four council members at their next meeting on Monday, Aug. 1, Stone said.
resource for various and radio and television stations in the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area,” alumni officials said. In addition to mentoring those who are coming behind her, Lynch has served on many boards and panels throughout her career in the pursuit of improving patient care, the officials said.
munications personnel and administrators with topics ranging from constitutional law, communications, traffic stops, crash investigations, DUI enforcement, defensive tactics/use of force, firearms and bicycle patrol. “I’m expecting a large interest in our Citizens Police Academy,” said Landon. “So much
so that we may have another CPA after the September class.” Landon said he hopes to have an application on The Village website www.thevillageok.org soon. Until then, those interested in participating in the Academy can email Chief Landon at russ_landon@thevillageok.org.
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Sports Weekly OKC Dodgers observe Cielo Azul this weekend Cielo Azul de Oklahoma City is back for 6 games of ¡Celebración Cielo Azul! during the 2022 season as part of Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión initiative. The first ¡Celebración Cielo Azul! is set for this weekend’s 3-game series against Sacramento. Games on Friday and Saturday start at 7:05 p.m. with Sunday’s contest featuring the first pitch at 6:05 p.m. “Copa de la Diversión” or "Fun Cup" is a season-long event specifically designed to embrace the culture and values of the U.S. Hispanic/Latino communities of
the participating teams. The name Cielo Azul - translated to "Blue Sky" - was derived from three key factors: • Incorporating the color blue as part of the Dodgers organization • The vibrancy of Oklahoma's blue skies, and the breadth of the diversity of Hispanic/Latino culture that resides under those skies • A tribute to Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela, who looked up at the sky
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cialty music, entertainment, UPCOMING SCHEDULE decor and even Hispanic/LatiFriday, July 22 no inspired Sacramento at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. concession Saturday, July 23 items. Sacramento at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. The Dodgers Sunday, July 24 finish out the Sacramento at OKC Dodgers, 6:05 p.m. month of July Tuesday, July 26 with a 6-game Sugar Land at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. set against Wednesday, July 27 Sacramento at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. Sugar Land, Thursday, July 28 starting on Sacramento at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. through July 31. during his windup. In its previous series, ¡Celebración Cielo Azul! Oklahoma City suffered a 6isn't like any other night at 3 loss at Tacoma in the finale the ballpark. There is speon Sunday but the Dodgers
left the Pacific Northwest with a 3-3 ties in the set. The Dodgers (52-38) opened with a 3-1 after the second inning but the Rainiers responded with five runs in the fifth and sixth innings to pull off the victory. Drew Avans accounted for thee of OKC’s five total hits in the game, batting 3for-4 and driving in a run. Hunter Feduccia and Tony Wolters belted a double each and combined to drive in a pair of runs. Pitcher Dellin Betances allowed four runs on four walks in just 1/3 inning to take the loss. – From okcdodgers.com
Pointers to help student athletes avoid injury Professional sports teams often note that injuries are part of the game. That notion is never too far from professional athletes’ minds, but it can be a harsh reality for student athletes to confront, especially if they have never before been sidelined by injury. Though there’s no foolproof way for athletes to avoid injury, student athletes and
their families can consider these preventive measures to reduce their risk of being sidelined. • Use diet to athletes’ advantage. A healthy diet benefits people from all walks of life, and it can be especially beneficial for student athletes. Precisely what defines a healthy diet depends on variables specific to the athletes, such as age and gender, but Nemours Childrens Health notes that balance is vital for teenage athletes. Avoid cutting back on carbohydrates, which provide fuel for young athletes. When choosing carbs, opt for fruits, vegetables and whole grains instead of sugar-laden options like candy bars. The latter can provide a quick energy burst but then cause an energy crash that makes athletes feel fatigued. In-game fatigue can increase risk of injury. In addition, calcium and iron can be vital to young athletes looking to avoid injury. Calcium helps strengthen bones while iron carries much-needed oxygen to athletes’
muscles. Protein is important for athletes, but Nemours notes that most teenage athletes who eat healthy diets already get ample protein. As a result, protein powders and shakes are not necessary for teenage muscle growth. • Make a good night’s rest part of athletes’ routine. A good night’s rest is vital for student athletes, as it ensures they aren’t playing tired. Tired athletes have slower reaction times and that can increase injury risk. Adequate sleep also benefits athletes’ performance. A 2015 study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior found that athletes who increased their nightly sleep from seven to nine hours experienced significantly improved performance after doing so. • Emphasize the rules of the game. The rules of the game aren’t in place solely to encourage fair play. Rules also are designed to keep athletes safe. For example, student athletes who play contact sports, including
football and soccer, should be taught proper ways to tackle so they can avoid injuring themselves and others. Coaches can reinforce these lessons during practices and even games if the need arises. • Prioritize offseason conditioning. Rest and recovery is vital for any athlete, but especially student athletes whose bodies are still growing and changing. Offseasons have largely fallen by the wayside, but parents can protect their student athletes by encouraging them to avoid year-round competition. During periods when student athletes aren’t competing, they can forgo in-season workout routines to reduce their risk for overuse injuries while also improving their conditioning through cardiovascular workouts. Running on a treadmill, using an elliptical machine and/or swimming are great activities that make it easy for student athletes to keep their bodies in shape as their muscles and joints recover from the season.
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HOLT From Page 1 authority was formed to study a rail line from Edmond to Oklahoma City on to Norman. There is also a move to extend Amtrack’s Heartland Flyer to Kansas, Holt said. The arrival of the Thunder “changed everything for OKC,” he said. “This gave us something to change the way the world sees us,” Holt said. “Having a major league sports team sends a message that this place matters. “It is truly global.” This is something, however, Holt said that we can’t take for granted. An NBA team has to
ROWAN From Page 1 Perhaps the best way to quantify that impact is to look at the number of students who have gone on to successful careers in the dance and entertainment industries: OCU dance graduates have performed in more than 100 Broadway musicals. More than 50 have become Rockettes or Radio City song and dance ensemble members. Scores more have
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have proper facilities. “If we want to be a top 20 city, we have to act like it,” he said. The Paycom Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It has hosted everything from the NBA finals to Paul McCartney. At the time the arena was constructed, Oklahoma City didn’t host an NBA team. The construction cost was $89 million. At the same time, Dallas built a facility at the cost of $421 million. In total square footage, the Paycom arena comes in last among NBA arenas with 586,000 square feet. “The NBA changed our city forever,” Holt said. “We can never rest on our laurels.” In 2008, the Thunder signed a
performed in national tours of musicals, on major cruise lines, or at prominent theme parks. Other graduates have taken what they learned under the tutelage of John and Jo and went on to teach future generations of dancers in studios and academies around the country, extending the reach of OCU’s dance network like a far-reaching family tree. Along the way, the couple built OCU’s dance school into what many regard as the nation’s preeminent
15-year agreement with OKC. Holt said there is one year left, although a three-year extension is now in place. “This gives us time for collaborative dialogue,” he said. “We have to plan now.” MAPs 4 is providing for maintenance to the arena, including new seating and technical improvements. But more must be done to stay competitive, he said. Four years after Holt first took office, he said he is the mayor of a very different city. “The state of our city is dynamic and unified,” he said. But we must continue to move forward as One OKC. “Let us get to work,” Holt said. “It is many years before we are dust.”
program for dance education and professional preparation. Their decision to make OCU a destination not only for ballet and modern dance but also for tap, jazz, and musical theatre dance, put the university on a pedestal in the dance world. Their focus on arts management in both the commercial and non-profit sectors has enabled OCU graduates to find work in all areas of the arts – from the stage to the boardroom. John and Jo certainly
will leave big shoes to fill. Associate Dean Melanie Shelley is set to take over administration of the dance school on an interim basis. She will work closely with John and Jo over the next month to ensure a smooth transition and a continuation of the excellence of the dance school. That excellence of course is due to the dedication and efforts of John and Jo, as well as numerous dedicated faculty, staff, students and alumni over many years.
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PUBLIC NOTICE All persons having an indebtedness or claim against the City of Nichols Hills and/or Nichols Hills Municipal Authority are hereby notified that all invoices and documentation pertaining to said purchase order or contract must be recorded in the office of Nichols Hills City Clerk on or before September 30, 2022, covering all debts now unpaid and incurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2022, or said account shall be void and forever barred. Amanda Copeland Nichols Hills City Clerk/ Finance Director
GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 22, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 22, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No: PG-2022-467 In the matter of the Guardianship of Eeoyn C. Thirion A Minor Child
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NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that James Burrows has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Eeoyn C. Thirion, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Kirby Room 223 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 4 day of October 2022, at 1:30 o’clock P.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 7 day of July, 2022. /s/illegible signature Judge of the District Court (SEAL)
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CV-2022-1302 IN RE: The name of: ) Wanda Mauldin Shelton) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Wanda Mauldin Shelton has petitioned to change his/her name to Emma Grace Shelton. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of August, 2022, before Judge Andrews at 2:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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CV-2022-1390 IN RE: The name of: ) Jessica Leigh Edwards) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jessica Leigh Edwards has petitioned to change his/her name to Jessica Leigh Melton. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 24 day of August, 2022, before Judge Mai at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
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Lost & Found: A Memoir by Kathryn Schulz Kathryn Schulz is a notable staff writer for The New Yorker magazine and received the Pulitzer in 2016 as well as a National Magazine Award for the Best American Science and Nature Writing. She has written many articles concerning travel and food and is the author of Being Wrong as well as this second book, Lost & Found. She wrote this memoir of herself with an emphasis on truth and love. She wove an understanding of everyday losses as well as major ones through personal relationships touching on death, life, war, love, global catastrophe and intellectual happiness. On another level, she delves into irritation of loved ones when they mix wonder and joy with, mourning and difficulty. She is brilliant with her observations and understandings while touching on our needs for gratitude and grief. Schultz speaks to major and minor losses from jobs to loss of car keys. Hers is a brilliant mind, and we benefit from her wit and enthusiasm. And is a superglue for connection. The reader knows something is going to keep on happening because something always follows “and.” The times that might be negative can be connected with the rest of the statement. Strong connections are made even between things that are not alike. As for Schulz’s life, what could be less connected than she, a Jewish girl and C.C. (Casey Cep), her lover, a devout Lutheran and Christian, both equally dedicated and devoted to her same-sex marriage partner. They are not close but these variables worked to bring them together rather than drive them apart. So many variables are softened into rich connections never dreamed of. Some such connections
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are positive, and some are not. So, we lose, we find; we join partnerships, we separate. LOSS is terrifying. FOUND is life going on. This book, part memoir, part guidebook is living in a world that is simultaneously full of wonder and joy; wretchedness and suffering…a world that always demands both our gratitude and our grief. In Lost & Found, there are stark differences. However, unlike a romance novel, these differences really exist. We might chuckle as we shake our heads and accept or reject “C” as the given name of a lover, AND we know she will be a keeper because she is connected to Kathryn through these differences. We believe because this is a non-fiction memorial. It happened. On the other hand, and implies “and then and then, and then…life goes on.” What is and? A feeling of association, a creative joining together of two or more things brought into relationship? We honor what we find noble, tending what we know needs our care. We know we are probably inseparably connected to all of it including what has not happened. We watch for that which is not yet upon us including what is already gone. We are here to keep watch, not to keep. We lose and find. We use those experiences to make a clear, beautiful relationship or just one that is always growing new ideas and things to lose which will remind us that loss is a kind of external conscience urging us to make better use of our final days. This book of Kathryn’s life is more than just what has happened to her, but is part memoir, part guidebook to living in a world that is simultaneously full of wonder and joy and wretchedness and suffering—a world that always demands a connection between both our gratitude and grief. Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.
CITY
NICHOLS HILLS
OF
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 22, 2022) ORDINANCE NO.1214
$10.19 Base rate ..... Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed ..... $4.63
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING SEWER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES STATED IN THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Effective for utility bills issued from January 1, 2026 and thereafter: Base rate ..... $11.00 Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed ..... $4.69
ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Chapter 3 of the Nichols Hills City Code, Section 3-3 (City Fee Schedule) is hereby amended, with new language underlined, to wit:
CITY FEE SCHEDULE
Section 4. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.
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***** Sewer service rates and charges Monthly charges Base monthly charges Single-family residential units Nichols Hills base rate ..... Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) .....
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.
Sec. 3-3. Fee schedule. The following City Fee Schedule is hereby adopted.
Chapter 46. Utilities
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PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 12th day of July, 2022. $8.38 $0.82
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 12th day of July, 2022.
Two-family residential units with one water meter Nichols Hills base rate ..... Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) .....
$16.76 $0.82
Two-family residential units with separate water meters for each user Nichols Hills base rate ..... Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) .....
$8.38 $0.82
ATTEST:
Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor
Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
Apartment houses/other multifamily dwellings Nichols Hills base rate, per unit ..... Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) .....
$8.38 $0.82
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Commercial property Nichols Hills base rate, per unit ..... $8.38 Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed ..... $0.82 All other units, properties or users Nichols Hills base rate ..... $8.38 Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed.. $0.82 Premises from which water from private well is discharged into City sanitary system ..... $20.00 Or amount determined by application of above rates, whichever is higher Premises located outside corporate limits of City Not less than ..... Not more than .....
$20.00 $50.00
Plus, Oklahoma City wastewater treatment rates as follows: Effective for utility bills issued through May 31, 2022: Base rate ..... $7.51 Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed ..... $4.38 Effective for utility bills issued from June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022: Base rate ..... $8.11 Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed ..... $4.44 Effective for utility bills issued from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023: Base rate ..... $8.75 Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed ..... $4.50 Effective for utility bills issued from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024: Base rate ..... $ 9.45 Plus, per 1,000 gallons of water (or fraction thereof) consumed ..... $4.57 Effective for utility bills issued from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025:
Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, located at CITY HALL 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, until 10:00 a.m. on MONDAY, AUGUST 8th, 2022 for the construction of: 2021-2022 G.O. BOND ISSUE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. PC-2104 6500 & 6800 BLOCKS OF AVONDALE DRIVE Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2022 at Nichols City Hall. Bidders shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a CD from S m i t h R o b e r t s B a l d i s c h w i l e r , L L C , 1 0 0 N . E . 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O k l a h o m a 7 3 1 0 4 upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00 per CD. All bids shall remain on file at least forty-eight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at N i c h o l s H i l l s P u b l i c Wo r k s , l o c a t e d a t 1 0 0 9 N . W. 7 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O K 7 3 11 6 , a t 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . o n T U E S D AY, J U LY 2 6 T H , 2 0 2 2 . ( S e e I N S T R U C T I O N S TO BIDDERS for mandatory pre-bid conference requirements.) Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project. Dated this 12th day of July, 2022. Amanda Copeland CITY CLERK
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Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com
Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200
Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com
Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847
Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747 Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
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OPINION O UR S TAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
Bad Things Happen When We Leave The USA Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY, December 7, 2001
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hen Vicki and I leave the country, bad things happen back home. We were in Thailand when Bill Clinton started bombing “the aspirin factory.” We were leading a group on an overseas tour when the bad tornado hit Oklahoma City. We were with a group in the Greek Islands on 911. We were in Peru on our 25th anniversary trip this year and OSU knocks OU out of the US title. But good things were happening in Peru. In the Rain Forest. You won’t believe it. My travel-wise and exploring-minded wife was aware of the idiosyncrasies of her luxury-loving husband when she told me about our final travel arrangements. “You’ll love the rain forest part,” she beamed. “I arranged for us to stay in this nice lodge that has a private bath in every room.” Including ours, of course.
The Best of J. Leland Gourley In other pre-planning sessions there had been talk of another lodge where they had eight bathrooms shared by 92 cabins. I had protested mildly and she went back to the drawing board. So we flew from Lima’s real lap of luxury to some remote place and 18 persons climbed into a canoe with a roof but open sides. We had been cruising up the Amazon for a few minutes when I found out why they called this area the rain forest. A downpour for the remaining hour and a half to our dock for this luxury lodge. In boarding the canoe, I bumped my head twice and said a bad word in mixed company, followed by, “er, I mean shucks.” We got out of the boat at the dock and proceeded to climb, sometimes even with the tree-limbmade steps, straight up for no more than 15 miles. (I found out why they were so thoughtful in asking us to cull luggage for this trek down to backpack size.) After dropping our meager belongings, we inspected our room. Sure enough we had a bathroom. Then we proceeded to the bar where they said lunch was waiting. I cornered our friendly tour guide with a question. “I noticed in the shower there was only one faucet knob and it did not say ‘caliente’.” (That’s Espanol for “hot.”) “Oh, no,” he said, “We provide our guests with showers of refreshing, pure, cold, mountain stream water. We don’t have a drop of hot water in the
place except for coffee.” “What a great novel idea,” I said. “In America, we waste our pure mountain stream water making Coors beer with it.” “I noticed something else,” I said, “I felt the wall for a light switch and couldn’t find any lights.” “Don’t worry a bit,” he said, “We don’t have any electricity at the Lodge. A staff member will go to your room when it starts getting dark and light a candle and then come back about 10 o’clock and blow it out.” “Thanks,” I said. “I am glad I do not have to worry about going to sleep with the candle on, and taking a change of burning down the lodge. You folks have thought of everything to give good service.” The Lodge was environmentally friendly, too. They even had a sign in the bathroom that after we take our refreshing cold, mountain stream water shower to hang the towel back and use it again. Presumably until it turns brown. The sign said it was to protect “Planet Earth.” I thought the Hard Rock Cafes were taking care of that. We were surrounded by environmentally friendly people also. One of our fellow tourists had a T-shirt emblazoned with “Climb a Rock.” Another proudly boosted “Mother Nature”. One T-shirt said “Have a heart. Don’t kill the pups.” There was a picture of a seal pup accompanying. At the lunch table, I was so overwhelmed with all this environmentalism, I said, a little louder than normal, “I am doing my part to save the whales. I am protecting their food supply by not eating fish.” One stunned lady across the table said, “I’m a vegetarian but they have always told me I could eat a little fish.” “OK,” I replied, “if washed down with mountain stream water, not beer.” See, I can get along with environmentalists.
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Church details show-themed sermon series
- Photo by Rose Lane
Resilience Art Show Calm Waters Executive Director Erin Engelke and board member Kendra Barnes during the organization’s benefit Resilience Art Show and Auction. Calm Waters’ mission is to help children and families in their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss. Nancy and Fred Suhre sponsored the the show of local artists in honor of Bob Medley.
Moody graduates from The Citadel Carter Moody, of Nichols Hills, earned a bachelor of science in business administration from The Citadel. The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2022 made history as one of The Citadel's largest incoming classes when they arrived on campus four years ago. Now, after two years of modified graduation celebrations, Moody is one of more than 600 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets who accepted their degrees during the college’s traditional commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 7 in McAlister Field House. Graduates accepted their diploma from President of The Citadel Gen. Glenn W. Walters, USMC (Ret.), Class of 1979.
St. Luke’s on Broadway is the Summer Sermon Series that takes place on Sunday mornings July 24 through Aug. 29. Each week a different Broadway musical is highlighted with guest performers who sing songs from that show, while Senior Pastor Dr. Bob Long ties the sermon to the musical. “What is it about Broadway that excites our minds and touches our hearts?” Long asked. “The music? The dancing? Of course! “But sometimes a story is so powerful, we can see ourselves in the characters. We share their joy. We understand their pain. In the end, we are inspired. You will be too – through guest performers and meaningful messages as we experience some of the most memorable musicals ever written.” Tickets are not needed to attend worship during St. Luke’s on Broadway. The Downtown Campus services are at 8:15, 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. and Edmond Campus services are at 9 and 11 a.m. each Sunday. The services can be watched live online or the television broadcast on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on KOCO Channel 5 (week delayed). Below is a list of the shows that are highlighted this year. July 24: “The Music Man” “The Music Man” is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him, but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his lisp and social awkwardness, Marian begins to fall in love with him. He risks being caught to win her heart. Guest performers: Downtown
Campus, Dan Micciche and Meghan Picerno; Edmond Campus: Kaley Ann Voorhees and George Soter. July 31: “Funny Girl” “Funny Girl” is a musical with score by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill, and book by Isobel Lennart, that first opened on Broadway in 1964. The semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress, and comedian Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Guest Performers: Downtown Campus, Mackenzie McIntyre; Edmond Campus: Meghan Picerno. Aug. 7: “A Chorus Line” “A Chorus Line” is a 1975 musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater, the musical is centered on seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. A Chorus Line provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer, as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. Guest Performers: Downtown Campus: Marcy Gonzales; Edmond Campus, Angela Baumgardner and Maddie Breedlove. Aug. 14: “The Little Mermaid” “The Little Mermaid” is a stage musical produced by Disney Theatrical, based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find true love. Its book is by Doug Wright, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman (written for the film), with additional lyrics by Glenn Slater. Its underwater setting and story about aquatic characters requires unusual technical designs and strategies to create gliding movements for the actors. Guest Per-
formers: Downtown Campus, Eryn LeCroy, Scott Jones and Elvie Ellis; Edmond Campus, Ashley Carr, Kevin Hack and Justin Larman. Aug. 21: “Wicked” “Wicked” is a musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, based on the characters and setting of the classic 1900 novel, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum and the 1939 Metro-GoldwynMayer film “The Wizard of Oz.” The musical is told from the perspective of, and focuses on, the witches of the Land of Oz; its plot begins before and continues after Dorothy Gale arrives in Oz from Kansas. Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (whose name later changes to Glinda the Good Witch), whose relationship struggles through their opposing personalities and viewpoints, same love-interest, reactions to the Wizard’s corrupt government, and, ultimately, Elphaba’s private fall from grace. Guest Performers: Downtown Campus, Kaley Vorhees and Maddie Breedlove; Edmond Campus, Eryn LeCroy. Aug. 28: “Sister Act” “Sister Act” is a musical based on the hit 1992 film of the same name with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, and additional material by Douglas Carter Beane. After having a regional premiere in 2006 in Pasadena, Calif., the original West End production opened on June 2, 2009, at the London Palladium, starring Patina Miller and produced by Stage Entertainment and Whoopi Goldberg. Subsequent productions have been seen on Broadway and in many countries around the world. Guest Performers: Downtown Campus, Tamar and Lindsay Greene; Edmond Campus: Caleb Barnett and Cheyanne Marie.
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