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Feeding souls on Christmas Day

Boomer Sooner!

Cathy Cummings, Kendra Horn, Chelsey Branham and organizer Mary Pointer volunteer for the annual St. Andrews Dinner on Christmas Day at the Cox Convention Center.

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Fridaylanders were among the many OU football fans who made the trip to Miami for the Orange Bowl game.

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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 37 • Two Sections • 16 pages January 11, 2019

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BOB ROSS ‘OKCITYAN OF THE YEAR’ Ross ‘transformative’ for OKC education, arts and its infrastructure

By VICKI CLARK GOURLEY Publisher

BOB ROSS President and CEO Inasmuch Foundation

Former OKCityans of the Year 2018, Kari Watkins, Executive Director, OKC National Memorial and Museum 2017-David Holt, District 30, State Senator 2016-David Rainbolt, CEO, BancFirst Corporation 2015-Judy Love, Philanthropist, Volunteer, Love’s Travel Stops 2014-Dick Sias, Oilman, Vitner, Philanthropist 2013-Robert Henry, President, Oklahoma City University 2012-Carl Edwards, Chairman, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce 2011-Mary Fallin, Oklahoma Governor 2010-Mick Cornett, Mayor, OKC 2009-Clay Bennett, CEO, Dorchester Capital; Owner, Oklahoma City Thunder 2008-Michael Anderson, President, CEO, Presbyterian Health Foundation 2007-Marty Grubbs, Senior Pastor, Crossings Community Church 2007-Lee Allan Smith, Man of the Decade, Oklahoma Events

2006-Luke Corbett, CEO, Kerr-McGee 2005-Tom McDaniel, President, OCU 2004-Burns Hargis, BOK, Chamber Chairman 2003-Christy Everest, The Oklahoman 2002-Larry Nichols, CEO, Devon Energy 2001-Ed Farrell, President, ONG 2000-Dave Bialis, VP, Cox Communications 1999-Marvin Crawford, OKC School Superintendent 1998-Kara Gae Wilson, Metro Tech Superintendent 1997-Dave Lopez, Oklahoma Pres., SBC 1996-Chas Van Ryselberg, President, Chamber 1995-Bruce Buchanan, CEO, Mercy Hospital 1994-Drew Roy, Oklahoma President, SBC 1993-Barry Herr, Gen. Mgr., General Motors plant 1992-Stan Hupfeld, CEO. Integris Medical AND J.B. Ellis, Oklahoma Pres., SBC

He still has the looks and personality of the kid next door.

However, city leaders describe Robert J. “Bob” Ross as having “transformational vision” as president and CEO of the Inasmuch Foundation and the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.

In 2009, the first Oklahoma City Educare opened with Bob Ross as its chairman. It targeted the poorest and most disadvantaged children at an early age.

Inasmuch Foundation and Tulsa’s George Kaiser Family Foundation were the lead donors on the $9plus million drive to build and equip the school. Ross became known as “Mr. Education.”

Improving the lives of people in the community is what Bob Ross looks for when he and the board decide on grants to organizations. In 2018 alone, the Inasmuch Foundation made grants totaling more than $14.5 million.

From education and health to the arts and environment, the Inasmuch Foundation assists charitable and educational organizations. In its November grants, Inasmuch gave almost $6.5 million to 63 agencies, ranging from $850,000 to City Care for home-

less housing to $1,000 for a music program for at-risk students.

The two multi-million dollar foundations Ross heads were formally created by Edith Kinney Gaylord in 1982. Guided by the founder’s desire “to better our community,” Ross possessed all the qualities to lead the Inasmuch Foundation.

Michael Whittington, president, and CEO of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art said, “Bob (Ross) and Inasmuch have a powerful vision of what OKC should be and its status in the US. He wants OKC to lead in infrastructure, arts and education. Stong philanthropy backs that vision.”

“Bob is kind and generous, and personally a lot of fun,” Whittington said. “He laughs at my jokes.”

The Inasmuch Foundation has been transformative for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. “The Matisse in His Time exhibit gave us international recognition,” Whittington said. “It was transformative. Tours of the Matisse exhibit sold out for the entire summer of 2016.”

“Inasmuch believes in strong support on an annual basis level.

The Foundation shares our philosophy to build a very strong, visionary Oklahoma City.”

See ROSS, Page 2

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OKCityan of the Year

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At left: The Ross family in 1988, left, Bill and Lil, with twins Bob and Molly in front, and sister Becky standing behind them.

At right: Bob and Heather Ross now with their family, daughter Lillian Margaret, left, and son, Francis Joseph, as they try riding elephants on a trip to Asia.

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Bob is focused on helping students from many backgrounds.

“Bob has been a tireless champion of improving education for minority children in Oklahoma City and particularly the thousands of alumni and current students at KIPP OKC Public Schools,” Tracy McDaniel, executive director and founder of KIPP OKC Public Schools, said.

Under his (Bob Ross) leadership, not only has Inasmuch Foundation been KIPP OKC’s most significant financial supporter, but Bob has selflessly offered his guidance and advice countless times, McDaniel said.

“Bob truly understands that the key to giving children living in poverty a pathway

to college and chance at a choice-filled life is a quality education,” he said.

Bob is one of Lillian and Bill Ross’s three children. His twin sister Molly (Ross Fuhrman), and older sister Becky (Ross Roten) still live in OKC and the family is close. Parents and siblings are all wellknown for their community and church activities.

Becky was the Christ the King school alumnus of the year, and Molly is executive director of Integris’ James L. Hall Center for Mind, Body and Spirit. She has cochaired the Oklahoma Project Woman luncheon and the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund’s Red Tie Night.

Lillian and Bill Ross, always active civic and charity leaders, taught their children early the importance of community commitment.

Ross became an Eagle Scout before his graduation from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University, where he was a co-chairman of the 1996 Mock Convention.

After attending Washington and Lee, he received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. In 2000, Ross was an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention, representing the Oklahoma Republican party on the floor of the national convention.

Ross is a member of

Bob Ross and his wife Heather visit a winery on their vacation.

the following Boards of Directors: Acorn Growth Companies Advisory Board, Colorado College, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, Oklahoma State Fair, OU Gaylord College of Journalism Board of Visitors, OU College of Law Board of Visitors, OU Foundation, John Rex Charter School, Roff Oil & Gas, Oklahoma State Board of Education and Westminster School.

He is a member of

the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

In 2007, Ross received the Beyond Z Award, presented at the KIPP School Summit, for his dedication and support to KIPP Reach College Preparatory in Oklahoma City.

In 2009, Ross received the distinguished University of Oklahoma Regent’s Award, the University’s highest honor bestowed on alumni.

In 2011, the Plaza District Association’s presented Ross with the Urban Pioneer See Ross, Page 3

OKCityan of the Year

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Award and in 2012, he received OKC Beautiful Mayor’s Award for Distinguished Service.

The Oklahoma Center for NonProfits’ Visionary Impact Award was presented to Ross in 2013.

In 2015, Bob was the recipient of the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s John Rex Community Builder Award and the ASTEC Fund (benefiting ASTEC Charter Schools) Door-Opener Award.

Ross is married to Heather Nicole Ross and has a daughter, Lillian Margaret Ross, and a son, Francis Joseph Ross.

Right: Eagle Scout Bob Ross is shown performing color guard duties in high school with Justin Beasley at Bishop McGuinness.

Now Dr. Beasley practices family dentistry in northwest Oklahoma City.

The Girls Traveling Together include, from left: Front row, Nancy Love, Becky McGalliard, Susan Sutter, Carol Cain, Sue Sullivan, Barbara Eskridge, Deanna Pendleton, Phyllis Morrow, Barbara Pirrong, Mary Rice and Donna Morgan; row two, Susan Stankeivicz, June McCoy, Wendy Scott, Donna Miller, Suzie Lilliard, Conni Smiley, June Leano, Woot Spencer, Susan Brewer and Betty Lejeune; row three, Thalia Eddleman, Nita Jirasek, Martha Snyder, Nancy Tessier, Chloe Roberts, Jo Bates, Connie Ziese, Dottie Smith and Pat Dean.

Not pictured and Kathlyn Reynolds and SuAn Burton.

Gals Traveling Together enjoy adventures Hitting the road with the Gals Traveling Together group can be great, even after the loss of a loved one.

The organization was established by Dottie Smith after a few of the members realized that they didn’t like traveling alone.

“In the beginning it was intentionally planned that no one (just about no one) knew each other, yet we knew there was a common bond,” Dottie said. “It took no time to get to know each other and it was amazing how much we had in common in our lives.”

The only criteria to join, in the beginning, was that one must be a widow, a divorcee or have a husband who just didn’t like to travel.

“We have 32 gals who are up and ready

to go at a moments notice and have a waiting list from almost our beginning,”

Dottie said. “It is so hard to believe that we have been together for five years.”

The Gals Traveling Together has traveled nationally, as well as internationally.

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Sports Weekly BASKETBALL | EAGLES, IRISH GIRLS AT KONAWA; CHARGER GIRLS, BEARS AT W’FORD

IT’S TOURNAMENT TIME! McGuiness Classic, PC Invitational among weekend tourneys McGUINNESS CLASSIC Thursday, Jan. 10 Game 1: Deer Creek vs. Norman North, 2 p.m.

Game 2: Midwest City vs. Norman, 3:30 p.m.

Game 3: McGuinness vs. Ed. Memorial, 6 p.m.

Game 4: Ed. Santa Fe vs. Choctaw, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11 Game 5: G1 Loser vs. G4 Loser, 2 p.m.

Game 6: G2 Loser vs. G3 Loser, 3:30 p.m.

Game 7: G1 Winner vs. G4 Winner, 6 p.m.

Game 8: G2 Winner vs. G3 Winner, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12 7th Place: G5 Loser vs. G6 Loser, 2 p.m.

Consolaton: G5 Winner vs. G6 Winner, 3:30 p.m.

3rd Place: G7 Loser vs. G8 Loser, 6 p.m.

Championship: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner, 7:30 p.m.

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In the first full week of the new year, eight Fridayland schools are scheduled to compete in several tournaments across the metro area this weekend.

McGuinness is hosting its 59th Annual McGuinness Classic, one of the longest running boys tournaments in the state, starting on Thursday.

The Irish opened against Edmond Memorial at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Fridayland rival Deer Creek opened the tournament against Norman North at 2 p.m.

Consolation games on Friday are at 2 and 3:30 p.m., with winners bracket games at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, the seventh-place game starts at 2 p.m., followed by the consolation final at 3:30 p.m., third place at 6 p.m. and the championship game at 7:30 p.m.

Both PC North squads, along with the

Heritage Hall boys compete at the Putnam City Invitational, with PC West hosting this year’s event.

The PC North girls opened on Thursday at 10 a.m. against Bixby.

Heritage Hall followed at 11:30 p.m. against the OKC Storm and the Panther boys ended the night against Tulsa Union.

The boys consolation semifinals are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Friday, with the winners bracket semifinals at 5 and 8 p.m.

The Panther girls face Santa Fe South JV at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.

Saturday’s action tips off with the seventh-place game at 9 a.m., followed by the consolation final at noon, third-place at 3 p.m. and the championship game at 6 p.m.

The PC North girls face Tulsa Union at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

In other tournaments, the Deer Creek girls compete at the

PUTNAM CITY INVITATIONAL Boys Bracket Thursday, Jan. 10 Game 1: Heritage Hall vs. OKC Storm, 11:30 a.m.

Game 2: Edmond North vs. PC West, 2:30 p.m.

Game 3: Putnam City vs. Lawton Eis., 5:30 p.m.

Game 4: Tulsa Union vs. PC North, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11 Game 5: G1 Loser vs. G4 Loser, 11 a.m.

Game 6: G2 Loser vs. G3 Loser, 2 p.m.

Game 7: G1 Winner vs. G4 Winner, 5 p.m.

Game 8: G2 Winner vs. G3 Winner, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12 7th Place: G5 Loser vs. G6 Loser, 9 a.m.

Consolaton: G5 Winner vs. G6 Winner, Noon 3rd Place: G7 Loser vs. G8 Loser, 3 p.m.

Championship: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner, 6 p.m.

Note: All games are played at PC West.

Girls Bracket Thursday, Jan. 10 PC North vs. Bixby, 10 a.m.

PC West vs. Santa Fe South (JV), 1 p.m.

Putnam City vs. Tulsa Union, 4 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11 Santa Fe South (JV) vs. PC North, 12:30 p.m.

Bixby vs. Putnam City, 3:30 p.m.

Tulsa Union vs. PC West, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12 Putnam City vs. Santa Fe South (JV), 10:30 a.m.

PC North vs. Tulsa Union, 1:30 p.m.

PC West vs. Bixby, 4:30 p.m.

Note: All games are played at PC West.

Westmoore Lady Jag Classic; both Casady squads are in the Bethany Classic,

Crossings Christian is at Hinton.

Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Heritage Hall upends Crossings Both Heritage Hall squads opened the New Year with wins over Fridayland rival Crossings Christian last Friday night.

The Class 4A No. 2 Chargers (9-0) cruised to a 74-44 win over the Knights, behind 27 points and 11 rebounds from Trey Alexander. Will McDonald also added 16 points and six rebounds.

Daniel Koonce led 3A No. 12 Crossings (4-4) with 14 points.

Heritage Hall’s Hannah Stanley led the way with 22 points for the Charger girls (4-5) in a 47-41 win over the Knights.

Macy Moore chipped in 10 points.

Ashlyn Decker scored a team-best 19 points to lead Crossings Christian (3-5).

MCGUINNESS SWEEPS ENID The McGuinness girls routed Enid, while the Irish boys edged the Plainsmen to sweep a doubleheader last Saturday afternoon.

Behind three players in double figures,

the McGuinness girls cruised to a 65-42 victory over Enid last Saturday afternoon.

Brooke West paced the 4A No. 17 Irish (6-1) with 18 points. Maddie McClurg scored 14 points and Presley Parker added 13.

Patrick Sullivan scored a team-high 12 points to lead the 4A No. 12 Irish boys (5-2) to a 62-58 win against Enid.

CASADY ROUTS LAKEWOOD CHR. Casady kept its impressive season going, as the Cyclone See GAMES, Page 5

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SWIMMING ROUNDUP

Antler girls, Irish boys win titles With two individual and five relay titles combined, the Deer Creek girls and McGuinness boys swimming teams won titles at the Metro Sr. Classic last weekend at Mitch Park in Edmond.

The Heritage Hall girls took second, followed by McGuinness in fourth and Casady in eighth place. The Deer Creek boys came in third, with Casady fourth and Heritage Hall in 10th place.

Deer Creek’s Kenadie DeYoung

GAMES From Page 4 Christian last Saturday.

Cruz Uhland scored 20 points to lead the Cyclones (16-4), while P.J. Mitchell-Johnson finished with 17 points and Payton Leonard added 13 points.

The Casady girls also posted an 80-29 win against Lakewood Christian on Saturday.

Lauren Williams and Jordyn Turner finished with 20 points each.

Both teams, meanwhile, suffered losses to Millwood on Friday.

D.J. Freeman scored 16 points for the Cyclone boys in a 6456 loss, and Turner finished with 19 points for the Casady girls in a 59-42 setback.

DEER CREEK GIRLS DOWN STILLWATER Using a pair of rallies in the first and

- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, www.CRPics.com

Heritage Hall’s Dylan Beeson won the 200-meter freestyle at the Metro Senior Classic last weekend.

earned a gold medal in the 50-yard freestyle with a winning time of 27.08 seconds. Olivia Lounsberry provided the Antlers other title with a gold medal in the 500 freestyle in 6:27.66.

The Antlers also won the 200 freestyle

and 200 medley relays to outpace Heritage Hall for the team title.

The Charger girls also had a pair of gold medals, with Dylan Beeson posting a season-best time of 2:14.69 to win the 200-meter freestyle.

Gracie Shapard also earned a gold medal

third quarters, Class 6A No. 7 Deer Creek pulled away for a 6042 victory at Stillwater last Friday night.

Angel Scott paced the Antlers (7-2) with 12 points. Madie Cooper and Skylar Vann

added nine points each, while Vann grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.

The No. 12 Deer Creek boys, however, suffered a 66-56 loss to the 15th-ranked Pioneers.

in the 100 backstroke with a winning time of 1:04.85. Heritage Hall also won gold in the 400 freestyle relay.

McGuinness’ Hanna Newby continued her dominance of the 200 individual medley (IM) and 100 breaststroke. She won the 200 IM in 2:12.90 and the breaststroke in 1:07.58.

The Deer Creek boys collected three individual titles with Jate Anusornpanich winning both the 50 and 100 freestyles in

23.42 seconds and 52.63 seconds, respectively.

Drew Knotts added a gold medal in the 100 butterfly in one minute flat.

Heritage Hall’s Owen Flynn won the 200 IM in 20:07.30 and 100 breaststroke in 1:05.42.

Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.

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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.

CALENDAR EVENTS FUNDRAISERS

Jan. 18 • ArtNow 2019 Event

Tickets are now on sale for the first mustattend party of 2019 featuring signature cocktails, tastemakers and live art-making.

ArtNow is your opportunity to party with a purpose and purchase one-of-a-kind artworks with proceeds helping keep Oklahoma Contemporary exhibitions free, year-round.

Events have sold out in previous years so be sure to purchase your tickets today. ArtNow is at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center at the State Fair Park from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

Jan. 19 • Glitter Ball: Moulin Rouge

Citizens Bank of Edmond & deadCenter Film Present Glitter Ball: Moulin Rouge at the Tower Theatre beginning at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $100$135 online at towertheatreokc.com.

Brian Hearn and Kevin Ely will be honored as Oklahoma Film Festival ICONS by deadCenter Film on Jan. 19 at the 2019 Glitter Ball. Glitter Ball is the winter dance party and art extravaganza presented by deadCenter Film and Kindt Events.

This year’s party features a Moulin Rouge theme with more music, dancing and visual spectacle than ever before.

THEATRE

Through Jan. 20 • ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera

Jan. 11 • A Date with the Duke

Guests at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum can whet their appetites with a cash bar and scrumptious buffet prepared by The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City while watching a special film screening of ‘In Old Oklahoma’ (1943) from 5-8 p.m. A school teacher, Martha Scott, comes to Sapulpa, Oklahoma and witnesses a conflict between cowboy John Wayne and oilman Albert Dekker. In the new oil economy, some attitudes may have changed – for example, toward the Native Americans – but other basic elements of traditional Western conflicts, including action and adventure, remain firmly intact (102 minutes, NR). $40 per person; $35 per Museum member.

Register online at nationalcowboymuseum.doubleknot.com/event/2428456.

comes to Oklahoma City as part of a brand new North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52 at the Civic Center.

CONCERTS

Jan. 19 • Westminster Choir

Westminster Choir presents a program that takes its title from Dan Messé's lyrical song Half Acre and includes choral masterworks ranging from Claudio Monteverdi’s Hor che’l chiel e la terra to Ted Hearne’s thought-provoking Consent to Ēriks Ešenvalds’ evocative Long Road, as well as American folk songs and spirituals. First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City, 1001 NW 25 St. from 7:30-9 p.m. Call (405) 5256584 for information.

THIS WEEKEND

Jan. 11-13 •

OKC Boat, RV & Tackle Show

The OKC Boat, RV & Tackle Show is the biggest Boat & RV Show in OKC. Come check out 3 buildings full of RVs and Boats from across the State of Oklahoma with the best deals available for your new Boat or RV. See vendors with everything from tackle, hunting and outdoor recreation to Oklahoma vineyards and Made in USA products and services. Check out the seminars and Dog Jumping Show as well. State Fair Park, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., call (405) 787-0787 for details.

OKC THUNDER

HOME GAMES Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave.

Saturday, Jan. 12 • San Antonio Spurs 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 • Los Angeles Lakers 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 •

Portland Trail Blazers 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 24 •

New Orleans Pelicans 7:00 p.m.

The Return of Glitter Ball

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litter Ball, deadCenter Film’s spectacular winter dance party, is coming to Tower Theatre next Saturday, January 19, from 8:00 Midnight. This year’s theme is Moulin Rouge, so the party will include exciting performances from several local dancers, singers, and musicians.

Glitter Ball was launched in 2015 by Melissa Scaramucci on her 40th birthday to serve as a winter fundraiser to support the programs and mission of deadCenter Film, including the free state wide education program, the year round virtual cinema, and the awardwinning annual film festival. That first year, the event raised $40,000 and set the fabulous tone for all of the dance parties that have taken place since.

This year, Glitter Ball will honor Bishop McGuinness graduate Brian Hearn and Putnam City North graduate Kevin Ely with Festival ICON Awards from deadCenter.

Hearn was the first hire at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, launching their film program in 1995 and serving as film curator for 19 years. Ely is a filmmaker and Creative Director at Life Church, overseeing all of their video and

creative work for the past 17 years. Hearn and Ely served as volunteer programmers for the annual film festival for more than a decade, developing lasting relationships with both filmmakers and distributors and increasing the quality of films that applied to and screened at the festival.

The Festival ICON Award was started two years ago by deadCenter Film to honor the people who have had the biggest impact on the success of the 19-year-old film festival. The three previous honorees, Melissa Scaramucci, Cacky Poarch, and Kim Haywood, ran the festival for several years and turned the local screening of short films into an international film festival. When discussions began this year, everyone on the committee agreed that the next two people to be honored should be the volunteers who shaped the actual programming the most, Hearn and Ely. Glitter Ball tickets are $100 for gen-

eral admission and are available for purchase online at www.deadcenterfilm.org/glitterball or at the Tower Theater box office. Seated VIP tables are also available starting at $1,000. Tables can be purchased by emailing Kind Steven Myers, the producer of the event, at kindt@deadcenterfilm.org. All proceeds from Glitter Ball will benefit the programs of deadCenter Film.

This year’s Moulin Rouge theme allows for a variety of dress up or costume options. Typically, half of the Glitter Ball crowd is in some sort of costume and the other half is dressed up for a normal night out dancing. If you need suggestions, wear a lot of red and anything that sparkles.

Next week, I will be reviewing the narrative films that have been selected for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.

The deadCenter team is headed to Park City later this month with the Oklahoma Film + Music Office and the team from Rodeo Cinema to discover the best independent films from around the world and bring them back home to Oklahoma.

Until then, stay warm and have a great weekend.

Salvation Army and Regional Food Bank seek volunteers The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to serve in its Client Choice Food Pantry at its Oklahoma City location. “We have seen an increase in donations for which we are extremely thankful,” said Liz Banks, volunteer coordinator. “With the increase of donations comes an increase in need of volunteers to help stock the shelves in the pantry and to serve clients.”

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday at 1001 N. Penn Avenue for the following shifts: Monday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Stock pantry) / 1 to 4 p.m. (Assist clients with groceries) Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Stock pantry) / 1 to 3 p.m. (Stock pantry)

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Assist clients with groceries) / 1 to 4 p.m.

(Assist clients with groceries) / 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Stock pantry) Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Stock pantry) Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Assist clients with groceries) / 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Stock pantry)

“Volunteering in the pantry would be a great opportunity for a church, corporation, civic club, sports group or family to give back to the community,” said Banks.

“Children wishing to volunteer must be at least 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult.”

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Liz Banks at liz.banks@uss.salvationarmy.org.

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking more than 2,200 volunteers in January to help sort donations to be distributed to community-based partner agencies in 53 Oklahoma counties.

"January is typically our slowest month for volunteers. We encourage individuals, community groups and corporate groups to donate their time so we can help distribute food to our neighbors” said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank.

Volunteer opportunities are offered Tuesday through Saturday, including several evening shifts.

Tasks include: bagging and boxing food products, preparing meals and

snacks for distribution in Hope’s Kitchen, processing protein donations in the Protein Packaging Center, assisting at mobile food distributions and stocking shelves and assisting clients at the Moore Food & Resource Center.

The Volunteer Center is open to volunteers as young as eight years old. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Available volunteer opportunities can be found at rfbo.org/volunteer.

Those who are not able to volunteer can help fight hunger by making a financial donation. All donations are doubled through Jan. 15.

Donations can be made at rfbo.org/ give or by calling (405) 600-3136.

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Religion

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Westminster Choir to perform in OKC The Westminster Choir, conducted by Joe Miller, will present a concert titled “Half Acre” on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City, 1001 NW 25 Street in Oklahoma City.

The performance is part of the Kemp Concert Series.

Admission is free.

The program takes its title from Dan Messé's lyrical song “Half Acre” and includes choral masterworks ranging from Claudio Monteverdi’s “Hor che’l chiel e la terra” to Ted Hearne’s thought-provoking “Consent to riks Ešenvalds’ evocative Long Road,” as well as American folk songs and spirituals.

Setting the standard for choral excellence for 99 years, the Westminster Choir is composed of students at Westminster Choir College. It has been the chorus-in-residence for the prestigious Spoleto Festival USA since 1977, performing both in concert and as the opera chorus. The choir’s 2018 – 2019 season includes concerts in Beijing, China; Texas and Oklahoma; as well as performances at the American Choral Directors Association’s National Conference in Kansas City, its annual residency at the Spoleto Festival USA and the release of a new recording, “Frank Martin: Mass for Double Choir.”

Its performance of John Adams’ “El Niño,” conducted by Joe Miller, at the Spoleto Festival was praised by The New

THE WESTMINSTER CHOIR York Times as “… superb.

Meticulously prepared, the chorus was remarkable for its precision, unanimity and power.”

Praised by The New York Times for its “full-bodied, incisive singing,” the Westminster Choir also forms the core of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, which has performed and recorded with the leading conductors and orchestras of our time.

Director of Choral Activities at Westminster Choir College Joe Miller is conductor of two of America’s most renowned choral ensembles: the Westminster Choir and the Westminster Symphonic Choir.

In addition to his responsibilities at Westminster Choir College, Dr. Miller is artistic director for choral activities for the renowned Spoleto Festival USA and director of the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir.

His debut Spoleto Festival performance, a staged production of John Adams’ “El Niño” with the Spoleto Festival Orchestra, the Westminster Choir and an international cast, earned critical acclaim. The Financial Times praised, “the driving minimalistic iterations of Adams’ score securely projected under Joe Miller’s direction.”

As conductor of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, Dr. Miller has collaborated with some of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. The New York Times wrote about Westminster Symphonic Choir’s performance of “Mahler’s Symphony No. 2” with the Cleveland Orchestra, “Joe Miller's Westminster Symphonic Choir was subtle when asked and powerful when turned loose.”

Learn more about this concert at www.rider.edu/westminsterchoir.

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Despite obstacles, Congress has a productive 2018

By Congressman Tom Cole In spite of a highly polarized and partisan political environment in 2018, Congress actually had a surprisingly productive year.

On the heels of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by the president, 2018 started strong and good news continued to be delivered throughout the year. Since this historic tax reform was enacted, the positive impact has been felt nationwide in the form of rising wages, low unemployment and new jobs.

But beyond celebrating the results of tax reform, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress advanced several

new pieces of legislation to ensure Americans are better off.

In response to the rampant opioid crisis impacting Americans from all walks of life, Congress offered bipartisan solutions to combat the issue. Signed into law by the president this fall, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act included several bills to prevent and end the cycle of opioid abuse.

The comprehensive legislation not only addresses symptoms of the problem but confronts underlying causes of the crisis. For those currently struggling with addiction, the comprehensive legislation improves treatment and recovery

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Before the end of the year, I am encouraged that lawmakers in both chambers also advanced and the president signed into law legislation vital to the success of our nation’s farmers and ranchers.

Referred to as the Farm Bill, this comprehensive piece of legislation is revisited every five years to ensure the best results are still being delivered to producers and consumers. Considering that there are more than 13,000 farms and ranches in the Fourth District of Oklahoma alone, there is no question that reauthorization of the Farm Bill matters to the economy and vitality of rural America. To maintain healthy crops and produce, farmers and ranchers greatly rely on the crop insurance, conservation and various other programs contained in the Farm Bill. While reauthorization of these securities for producers promotes a thriving agricultural sector, American families and consumers are also better off when certainty is provided to our food growers and producers.

Also signed into law last month was legislation to improve the federal justice system. The FIRST STEP Act right-

ly focuses on the population of low-level, nonviolent federal prisoners already on track to eventually be released and paves a better way for them to become productive members of society. Along with those across the political spectrum and various coalitions that even include members of law enforcement, I am proud to have supported this fair and compassionate legislation affirming that lives can be redeemed.

Through legislation I introduced, I am especially proud that Congress recently approved changes to the misguided Stigler Act of 1947— which clearly discriminates against citizens of Oklahoma’s Five Tribes. Signed into law at the end of the year, the Stigler Act Amendments of 2018 revises the 1947 law to remove the one-half degree Native American blood quantum restriction for holders of tribal allotment land. Without question and especially in Oklahoma, Native American heritage is something to be celebrated. But that special heritage must also be protected, preserved and passed on. Land ownership is part of that unique heritage, and over the years, the Stigler Act has unfortunately diminished that rightful inheritance. By amending the unfair law, I am proud that the rights and privileges promised to all Native Americans will also be extended to the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole nations.

At the end of September, I was proud that Congress passed a bipartisan, bicameral legislative package that included two key appropriations bills—the Department of Defense (DOD) and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and

Related Agencies (LHHS) bills. Signed into law by the president, the two bills together comprise 65 percent of all government funding that is determined and considered on an annual basis. Inclusion of DOD marked the first time in more than 10 years that our national defense has received full funding before the start of the fiscal year.

Even more remarkable, inclusion of LHHS marked the first time in 22 years that the bill was completed in full and on time.

Especially following years of underfunding for our troops and the associated and inevitable decline in readiness, the funding measure was a step in the right direction and ensures our service members are better equipped to confront threats both at home and abroad. This included a much-needed increase in funding for our military and the largest pay raise for our service members in nine years. It also provided funding for 13 new warships, 93 new F-35 joint strike fighter planes, 15 new KC-46 tankers and monies to add 16,000 additional soldiers to our forces.

Along with critical funding for our nation’s defense, I was incredibly proud that the LHHS bill was included in the conference report and that it maintained many of the priorities first advanced by the appropriations subcommittee I chaired in the 115th Congress. Following the work within my subcommittee earlier in the year, I was grateful to be part of the discussions that secured funding for several vital programs and initiatives—including a significant boost for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to tackle vexing health problems

like Alzheimer’s disease research and focused funding for successful educational and workforce programs like TRIO and Gear Up. Without question, funding provided through the LHHS bill helps ensure Americans are healthier, better educated and trained for our collective future.

Aside from these legislative achievements, 2018 unfortunately ended with some unfinished business related to government funding.

For the first time in 22 years, Congress fully funded 75 percent of the government before the start of the fiscal year. However, despite this great success earlier in the fall, agreement could not be reached on a measure to fulfill the remaining 25 percent of annual funding. Unfortunately, the Senate’s failure to pass legislation to keep the government open— with the dedicated funding requested by the president to strengthen border security—led to a partial government shutdown.

I am disappointed that the situation is still ongoing in the Senate and must now be resolved in the new Congress.

Looking ahead and given the outcome of the midterm elections, the incoming Congress will enter an era of divided government.

While divided government is never an excuse for getting less done for the American people, finding agreement in both chambers of Congress and sending legislation to the president’s desk will be much more difficult with the shift in which party controls the House. In the coming days, it is my hope that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle will find ways to work with each other as well as the president.

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Randy McDaniel is sworn in as 19th state treasurer Randy McDaniel has become Oklahoma’s 19th state treasurer.

During a ceremony attended by family and friends, McDaniel was administered the oath of office by State

Supreme Court Justice James Winchester at the State Capitol Building.

McDaniel has 24 years of private sector experience as a successful financial advi-

sor and banker. He also served as chair of the House Banking, Financial Services and Pension Committee during his 12 years of service as a state representative.

He was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin to complete the final weeks of the current four-year term left vacant by the January 1 resignation of State Treasurer Ken Miller, who is starting a new job with OGE Energy Corp.

“Serving Oklahoma is an honor and privilege," said McDaniel. “I want to thank my family and fellow Oklahomans for their support, Treasurer Miller and staff for facilitating a smooth transition, and the governor for the appointment.

The core duties of the office will be performed without interruption as

we prepare for a strong and prosperous future.”

McDaniel received 72 percent of the vote and carried all 77 counties in the November 6 general election for state treasurer. On January 14, he will be sworn in to the full four-year term to which he was elected during inaugural ceremonies with the governor and other statewide elected officials.

As the state’s top elected financial officer, McDaniel protects and manages the billions of taxpayer dollars deposited each year, safeguards the financial health of the state,

promotes responsible fiscal policy, and operates the state’s unclaimed property program.

McDaniel chairs the Oklahoma College Savings Plan Board of Trustees and the Board of Investors for the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. He is a member of the State Board of Equalization, which certifies funds available for the state budget, and the State Pension Commission.

He and his wife, Julie, have two children, Grace and John.

They live in Edmond and attend Crossings Community Church.

Supreme Court Justice James Winchester administers the oath of office to State Treasurer Randy McDaniel as his wife, Julie, holds the family Bible and other family members, from left, Stacy, Mark, John, Tom, Grace and Brenda, look on.

Three are named to Phi Kappa Phi The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Victoria James of Oklahoma City, initiated at Oklahoma State University; Morgan Meacham of Nichols Hills, initiated at Oklahoma State University; and Jennifer Williams of

Oklahoma City, initiated at Oklahoma State University.

These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

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Red Andrews

Red Andrews volunteers serve up Christmas cheer A Christmas Day tradition since 1947, the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner Committee has provided warm meals and toys to approximately 5,000 people each year at the Cox Convention Center. Below: Genese and Mark Gunter help the cause.

Cathy Cummings, Kendra Horn, Chelsey Branham and Red Andrews Dinner organizer Mary Pointer help get attendees into the Christmas spirit.

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Above: David Thrasher, Santa Claus and Colleen and Brandy Thrasher. At right: Ken Cassil, Mary Pointer, Teddy Bear Joey Freeman and Tom Nix.

Above: Lisa Lohmann, Leroy Combs and Dow Dozier.

At right: Kaylee Corcoran and Jenna Munson.

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Fridaylanders support their Sooners at Orange Bowl Fridaylanders made the trip to Miami to watch the University of Oklahoma Sooners take on Alabama in the Orange Bowl.

Despite a 45-34 loss, fans said they were proud of their team. At right: Whit Hull, Daisy Baker and Elyse and Jim Hatcher.

- Photos by Erin Fitzgerald

Above: Erin Fitzgerald and Amy Jones. At left: Bette and Jim MacKellar.

Brady Brewer, Sam Neher, Jonah Neher, Talbot Cox, Caleb Neher and Brittain Brewer cheer for the Sooners.

Fun ways families can get fit together The buddy system is widely used to help men and women get in shape. Friends can encourage their workout partners to get off the couch on days when their motivation might be waning, and partners can return that favor when the roles are reversed. And the benefits of the buddy system are not exclusive to adults, as families can rely on it to make sure moms, dads and kids each get the exercise they need.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ongoing exercise can help people of all ages control their weight, improve their mental health and mood and reduce their risk for various diseases, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. And the benefits

may go beyond those normally associated with exercise, particularly for young people. A 2009 analysis of the fitness records of 1.2 million Swedish men born between 1950 and 1976 found that the more exercise they had during adolescence, the more likely they were to be professionally successful as adults.

Getting fit as a family can be easy. The following are just a few ways parents and their children can get in shape together.

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Ignition Arts in Residence at Lyric Golden Dragons perform at OCCC Theatre to host six new play readings OCCC Cultural acrobatic touring acrobatics, traditionIgnition Arts is pleased to announce its residence with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, which includes the launch of a series of new play readings at the theatre in the spring.

This partnership comes on the heels of Ignition’s successful development of the new musical ALiEN8 last year at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Since 2000, Ignition has produced more than 40 shows across the nation.

Starting in January, Ignition will present readings of six new plays at Lyric at the Plaza, 1725 NW 16 St., on the Paula Stover Stage. These works were culled from hundreds of submissions to Ignition Arts’ Incubator Reading Series and will have a team of female directors and incorporate professional actors and professors from Oklahoma City University, the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma. Additionally, each show will present the opportunity for a student director to mentor with the professional director.

“We were overwhelmed by play submissions for this opportunity,” said Kate Brennan, artistic director for Ignition Arts.

“And, we are extremely excited by the six pieces our panel chose. They range in style from slapstick secretarial farce to realistic digital drama to post-apocalyptic zombie feminist manifesto. This is a range of offerings I’ve yet to

see in my time in Oklahoma City.

There’s really an eclectic mix to choose from.”

Each play is a new work in development.

Tweet by Charles Zito kicks off the series on Sunday, Jan. 27. It is described as a 140character eulogy for an entire life. Patrons will watch as a single tweet systematically dismantles a person.

It will be directed by Lyric’s Associate Artistic Director Ashley Wells. On Feb. 3, Ignition will present Accommodation by Greg Burdick and directed by OCU Assistant Professor Kristen Cerelli. This play follows one overworked teacher as she faces an increasingly impossible educational burden at the risk of ultimately teaching her student nothing.

The series continues with Kate Danley’s work, Bureaucrazy, on March 3 with direction from Brennan, an OCU associate professor.

This dark farce follows two hapless administrative assistants as they struggle to stay afloat in the secretarial pool. The following Sunday, March 10, patrons will be introduced to Dead Meat

by Paige Zubel. Directed by OU Professor Lyn Cramer, the play is a testosteronepacked, post-apocalyptic barbecue in which all of the male roles are played by women.

The reading series concludes in April with two works – Homeowners by Jason Gray Platt on Sunday, April 7, and Reap the Grove

by Caity-Shea Violette on Sunday, April 14.

Directed by UCO Professor Emily Heugatter, Homeowners is a Christopher Durangesque walk down the manicured lawns of a development where the homeowners association turns a red door infraction into a police state.

Quick quips devolve into a much more dangerous story about who deserves to live in a neighborhood. Reap the Grove, directed by OCU faculty member Jeanie Cooper, is a painful family drama set in the final three days before a compassionate death.

Additionally, Ignition created a podcast featuring the six titles, which can be found at: https://soundcloud.co m/user-26646581/fp1 -ignition-arts-reads.

“Lyric is excited to host in residence Ignition Arts and encourage this new company in town with the development of new plays,” said Lyric’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “Part of Lyric’s mission is to promote collaboration among the arts, so we’re pleased to partner with this unique organization.”

Admission is free to all readings, which begin at 7 p.m. Readings are recommended for mature audiences due to language and content. All tickets are general admission at the intimate Lyric at the Plaza, which seats 281. Following each reading, Ignition will host a brief talkback with the audience.

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The State of Oklahoma to: ANY PERSON CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE MINOR CHILDREN OR WHO MAY HAVE BEEN WITH STEPHANIE NICOLE TOWNSEND ANYTIME DURING THE YEARS OF 2009 AND 2014 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT Ruth Townsend, has filed their Petition in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, for the adoption of Lucas James Townsend and Bailey Nicole Townsend, of whom you are alleged to be the natural father, together with their Application for an Order of this Court determining the said children to be eligible for adoption.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that this Court will hear the evidence in support of and in opposition to the granting of said Application and on the 28 day of January, 2019, at 11 o’clock A.M. at the courtroom of said District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

If you have any cause to show why the above-mentioned Application and Petition should not be granted by the Court you should appear and present the same at the above stated time and place.

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A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 22 day of February, 2019, before Judge Andrews at 2 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

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Karam honored with SSM Health St. Luke Award S

SM Health St. Anthony Hospital named Naji Karam, MD, FACC, as the recipient of the 2018 St. Luke Award.

This award is given each year by SSM Health St. Anthony Administrative Council to the physician who most exemplifies the life of St. Luke, The Patron Saint of Physicians and Surgeons. Specifically, administration recognizes Dr. Karam for his commitment to the Mission and Values of SSM Health St. Anthony.

Dr. Karam has served on the SSM Health St. Anthony medical staff for 19 years, and is the department chair for SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care.

Lakeside Physician’s earns award The Lakeside Physician’s Group at

Lakeside Women’s Hospital in Oklahoma City announced it has been named a 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey.

The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.

The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in health care. Presented annually, the award honors clients who consistently sustained performance

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of cutting a rug. Dancing is a great cardiovascular exercise that works multiple parts of the body. Routine cardiovascular exercise has been linked to reduced risk for heart disease and other

in the top 5 percent of all Press Ganey clients for each reporting period during the course of one year.

“We are proud of our physicians and staff here at Lakeside Women’s Hospital,” Kelley Brewer, the president of Lakeside Women’s Hospital, said. “They are truly dedicated to delivering exceptional care to their patients.”

“Proof of this commitment is reflected in the positive patient experience feedback we receive on a regular basis.”

The award represents an important recognition from the industry’s leader in measuring, understanding and improving the patient experience.

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Open house BC Clark’s holiday open house at the Northpark Mall location is always a popular event. Above: Enjoying all the sparkles of the season are Leo Kingston, Debbie South and Guy Leibmann. At left: Phyliss Brawley and Kathleen Stevenson.

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ailments. In addition, a 2009 study from researchers in South Korea found that hip hop dancing can boost mood and lower stress.

2. Schedule daily exercise time. Parents and their children are as busy as ever, so it makes sense to schedule family exercise time just like you schedule family meals or outings to

the museum. Kids who compete in sports may already get enough physical activity each day. The CDC recommends children participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, so kids who aren't playing sports can spend an hour each day sweating alongside mom and dad.

3. Walk after dinner.

Families who routinely dine together can delay doing the dishes to walk off their meals. A walk around the neighborhood after dinner provides solid family time, but it's also a great way to stay healthy. A 2017 study from researchers at the University of Warwick that was published in the International Journal of

Obesity found that people who took 15,000 or more steps each day tended to have healthy body mass indexes, or BMIs. That's an important benefit, as an unhealthy BMI is often a characteristic of obesity.

Getting fit as a family can be fun and pay longterm dividends for parents and children alike.

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