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State of the City Mayor says we have an obligation to continue progress By Rose Lane Editor
“Ending childhood hunger is a passion of mine,” Cummings said. “Many proud parents might feel offended or think they would be judged” for accepting charity, said Chris Thomas, the school’s principal. “But this is a great way to help your neighbors and give back to the community.” The wooden pine pantry at Andrew Johnson Elementary is approximately 4-feet-tall
In his State of the City speech before a soldout Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mayor David Holt vowed to fulfill the obligation of doing for future generations what those before have done for the residents of Oklahoma City. Holt is the 36th mayor of Oklahoma City and the youngest such leader since 1923. He is also the youngest mayor in the United States of a city of more than 500,000 residents. Holt said while he was a freshman at Putnam City North High School in 1993, a generation of leaders “stepped up” and saw the passage of the first MAPs initiative. “On that day, we decided to invest in ourselves,” Holt said. Those leaders sought to build a city people would want to call home. The next generation is “slowly taking the torch.” “We recognize we have an obligation to leave the city better for our kids,” Holt said. In order to fulfill that obligation, he said there are four areas city leaders must address: Core services, quality of life, a renewed vision for public education and introducing the diversity of the city into the decision-making process. “You use a city service nearly every moment of the day,” Holt said. City surveys indicate that Oklahoma City’s residents are the most satisfied customers in the nation with 82 percent of respondents saying it is a good or excellent place to live. “Streets are a perennial problem,” Holt said, however.
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Cathy Cummings, vice mayor of The Village, at left; The Village City Councilman Dave Bennett, right; and Aley Cristelli of Oklahoma City, second from right, were joined by several grade-school children at a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the installation of a “pine pantry” at the front entrance to Andrew Johnson Elementary School.
Pine pantry helps to feed the hungry By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer A “pine pantry” – a small source of free food and household supplies for needy families – has been installed at the front entrance to Andrew Johnson Elementary School in The Village. “Take when you need, give when you can,” said Aley Cristelli, whose efforts on behalf of the less fortunate have led to installation of six pine pantries: four in
Oklahoma City and one each in Edmond and The Village. The first one was placed in the Plaza District in 2017, she said. Cathy Cummings, vice mayor of The Village, said the pantries contain not only food items, but also toothpaste and toothbrushes, tissues and toilet paper, diapers and children’s wipes, as well as other household items plus school supplies. The pantries are resupplied entirely with donations.
More people voting
Village sets council election filing period
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Voter registration throughout the state increased by 111,000 over the past year, including 507 new voters in The Village, election officials reported. The Oklahoma State Election Board said
The annual city council election in The Village is May 6 and a three-day filing period is scheduled next month. Seats in Wards 1, 2 and 3 will be open this year. Candidates must file at the Oklahoma County Election
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Hot Sardines coming to the Phil The Sixth Annual Oklahoma City Jazz Festival invites its supporters to attend the OKC Philharmonic Pops Series featuring classical jazz band, the Hot Sardines. The band will be performing with the OKC Philharmonic at 8 p.m. on Feb. 1-2 at the Civic Center Music Hall. The Hot Sardines
were featured at both the Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals. The innovative NYC based band regularly performs to packed crowds. They have been recognized as leaders of New York’s jazz revival. For Hot Sardine tickets call 842-5387 or go online to okcphil.org/ hotsardines. “We are honored to
partner with the OKC Philharmonic for this special night of jazz in our city,” said Mike McAuliffe, OKC Jazz Fest chairman. “I encourage all music fans to support the Philharmonic and all the arts organizations in our community which continue to enhance our quality of life.” See PHIL, Page 2
Board, 4201 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Feb. 20-22. A $50 filing fee will be charged. Candidates must live in the ward they seek to represent, but all council members are elected at-large by registered, qualified voters of the entire community. The election is set for April 2 and the winners will take office
on May 6. The Village City Council members serve twoyear terms and receive $25 per month in compensation. Ward 1 Councilman David Bennett said he plans to seek re-election. “I enjoy the activity of serving the community and I’m honored See VILLAGE, Page 2
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PHIL From Page 1 The OKC Jazz Fest will take place April 2-29 at various locations throughout the city. Oklahoma City has a rich jazz history. The historic “Deep Deuce” was not only the city’s birthplace for jazz, but also served as a training ground for jazz artists in the 1930s and 40s. The city produced a number of notable jazz artists who reached
VILLAGE From Page 1 to do it,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun.” Bennett has served six consecutive terms on the council; he was first elected in 2007. He retired from the Army Reserve after 30 years and he teaches college-level business courses. Ward 2 Councilman C. Scott “Bubba” Symes announced last fall that he intends to step down after 16 years as a coun-
national acclaim including Jimmy Rushing, Henry Bridges, Charlie Christian and Don Cherry, The OKC Jazz Fest celebrates and recognizes the culture, heritage and influence of jazz music in Oklahoma City. The festival includes student performances, local, regional and national artists and a headliner concert. The official OKC Jazz Fest kickoff takes place in Deep Deuce to honor past, present and future artists. Early bird sponsors of the festival will receive complimentary tickets to the Hot Sardines performance.
cilman and four terms as mayor. Symes also relinquished his title as vice mayor and it was handed off to Ward 4 Councilwoman Cathy Cummings. “It’s just time for someone else,” Symes said. “I’ve had a great run.” He was first elected to the council in 2003. Symes has lived in The Village for more than 50 years. He has been employed with Price Edwards & Co., a commercial real estate firm, for 32 years, initial-
ly as a property manager and for many years as vice president of construction. Long-time councilman Stan Alexander is once again holding the Ward 3 post but said he will not be a candidate this year. He was appointed last April to complete the year remaining on the term of Hutch Hibbard, who resigned from the council after accepting a job in Dallas, Texas. One resident of The Village has already announced his intention to file for the Ward 3 post.
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OKC FRIDAY in Switzerland The Parkinson family took OKC FRIDAY to Switzerland to visit daughter and sister Katelyn as she studied abroad through Southern Methodist University. From left: Brooke, Breena, Andrew, Katelyn and Nick. Be sure to pack your newpaper when you travel. Email photos to: rose@okcfriday.com.
Wendy and Ethan House co-chair Red Tie Red Tie Night cochairs, Wendy and Ethan House, are pleased to announce the 27th Annual Red Tie Night benefiting the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. Red Tie Night will be held Saturday, March 9 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. “Ethan and I are proud to continue the legacy of Red Tie Night as the premiere fundraising event of the season!” said Wendy House. Since its inception in 1991, The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund has donated 100 percent of the proceeds from Red Tie Night into the community for HIV prevention, treatment and care—a total
of nearly $13 million dollars. “The money raised at Red Tie Night will stay in Oklahoma to ensure people living with HIV aren’t alone and have access to the support and care they need while also helping prevent new HIV diagnoses,” said Ethan House. The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund and Red Tie Night began in 1991 when a small group of friends lead by Barbara and the late Jackie Cooper wanted to make a difference for people living with HIV and AIDS. Barbara soon enlisted the help of Mary Deane Streich who the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund will present with the Jim Vallion Award.
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Sports Weekly Deer Creek to host Bruce Gray Invitational This weekend, Deer Creek hosts its annual Bruce Gray Invitational which includes both Antlers squads along with the McGuinness girls. The Antler girls tipped things off Thursday morning against Santa Fe South. The Irish girls faced off against Sunrise Christian on Thursday afternoon, followed by the Antler boys against Westmoore. Friday’s consolation games start at 10 a.m. with the semifinals beginning around 4 p.m. On Saturday, both seventh-place games begin at 10 and 11:30 a.m. at Deer Creek Middle School. The consolation finals tip off at 10 and 11:30 a.m., followed by third-place games at 1 and 2:30 p.m. and championships at 4 and 5:30 p.m. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Chargers cruise past Carl Albert Heritage Hall continued its undefeated season with a dominating 65-43 victory at Class 5A No. 6 Carl Albert last Friday. Trey Alexander paced the 4A No. 2 Chargers (15-0) with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Phillip Smitherman chipped in 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Jack Spanier contributed 10 points. This weekend, Heritage Hall participates in the Otho “Sweet Pea” Curtis Invitational at Newcastle. BEARS GET PAST SOUTHEAST John Marshall kept a potentially historic season alive with a pair of wins last weekend. The 4A No. 3 Bears (13-1) outlasted Southeast 68-60 on Friday, behind 20 points from Patrick Garrett and 10 from D.J. Alexander. Corey Coleman
erupted for 30 points, and Alexander added 11 points, in Thursday’s 74-55 victory over Centennial. John Marshall competes this weekend at a tournament in Jones. IRISH CLAIM WINS AT HOOPS 4 HOPE In increasing its winning streak to three games, McGuinness earned a pair of close victories against Cascia Hall and Tulsa Kelley last weekend in the annual Hoops 4 Hope Classic. The host Irish (8-5) got a team-best 19 points from Patrick Sullivan in a 47-39 win against Cascia Hall last Saturday. Three players scored in double figures, led by Ford Collier with 15 points, in a 61-55 triumph over Tulsa Kelley on Friday. Evan Ille added 14 points and Jack Loftiss had 11 points. McGuinness competes this weekend at a tournament in Altus. PANTHERS ROUT CHOCTAW Picking up their third win in the last five games, PC North cruised to an 80-55 victory at Choctaw last Friday night. Micah Thomas led the way with 32 points and six assists. The 6A No. 15 Panthers (7-7) compete at the Jenks/Union Invitational this weekend in Tulsa. KNIGHTS DOWN 2A NO. 5 MINCO
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Deer Creek’s Zack Tretheway (1) looks to pass the ball in a game last Friday at Edmond Memorial. Tretheway scored 16 points in a loss to the Bulldogs.
Crossings Christian went on the road in its only game last week and took down 2A No. 5 Minco 56-52 on Tuesday night. Reid Lovelace posted a team-best 14 points for the Knights (8-5). Crossings participates in the Cashion County Line tournament this weekend. ED. MEMORIAL EDGES ANTLERS Deer Creek came out on the short end of a trip to face 6A No. 1 Edmond Memorial with a 61-52 loss. Zack Tretheway paced the 6A No. 10 Antlers (9-5) with 16 points and Miles Slater added 12 points. The Antlers host the Bruce Gray Invitational this weekend.
EAGLES FALL TO RIVERSIDE Despite three players scoring in double figures, Harding Charter Prep suffered a 6858 loss to Riverside last Friday night. Cayman McKinney led the Eagles (6-10) with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Tre LaDay and Nate Jackson chipped in 15 each. This weekend, Harding Prep plays in the Dream Big Invitational at Capitol Hill. CASADY DROPS SPC COUNTERS Casady opened Southwest Preparatory Conference play last weekend with a pair of losses to Dallas Episcopal and Oakridge. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
WRESTLING ROUNDUP
Irish’s Farris takes 4th at Yukon Last weekend, the McGuinness wrestling team competed at the prestigous Jay Hancock Invitational tournament in Yukon. Junior Dane Farris finished
fourth at 195 pounds to lead the Irish, which placed 17th out of 28 teams at the event. McGuinness is scheduled to compete at the Chickasha Invitational this Friday and Saturday, before visiting Northwest Classen on Thursday for a district duel starting at 6 p.m.
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Irish roll to Hoops 4 Hope wins McGuinness cruised to a pair of doubledigit wins last weekend during the annual Hoops 4 Hope Classic. The 4A No. 15 Irish (12-1) posted a 45-29 victory over 3A No. 19 Cascia Hall on Saturday afternoon. Presley Parker finished with 14 points and Maddie McClurg added 13. Brooke West netted a team-best 15 points in a 59-43 win against Tulsa’s Bishop Kelley, while McClurg contributed 12 points. McGuinness competes at the Bruce Gray Invitational this weekend.
points and Williams contributing 11 points. The Cyclones visit Fort Worth-Country Day this Friday and Dallas-Hockaday on Saturday in SPC play. ANTLERS FALL AT ED. MEMORIAL
SWIMMING ROUNDUP a team-best 15 points, while Avery Freeman chipped in 11 points for the Chargers (7-8). Heritage Hall is scheduled to participate in at the Sweet Pea Curtis Invitational in Newcastle. OTHER RESULTS
Keyed by two players in double figures, Deer Creek saw a brief two-game winning streak end with a 47-42 loss to Class 6A No. 4 Edmond Memorial last Friday. Skylar Vann led the way with 15 points
Choctaw tops Panthers: PC North got a mixed bag from last week’s action, including a 47-32 loss at 6A No. 12 Choctaw and a 66-57 win over the OKC Storm. This weekend, the Pan-
KNIGHTS TAKE DOWN MINCO Crossings Christian added a second straight win with a 40-30 decision at Minco last week. Ashlyn Darter scored 14 points and Cambden Furnish added eight points. The Knights are set to take part in the Cashion County Line Tournament this weekend. CYCLONES SWEEP SPC COUNTERS Casady got its Southwest Preparatory Conference season off to a good start with wins over Dallas Episcopal and Oakridge last weekend. Jordyn Turner scored a team-best 24 points in a 55-30 win against ESD last Saturday. Lauren Williams chipped in 12 points. Turner and Williams led the way again in a 42-34 victory over Oakridge, with Turner netting 16
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Deer Creek’s Skylar Vann (24) drives toward the basket during last Friday’s game at Edmond Memorial. Vann led the Antlers with 15 points in a 47-42 loss.
and Bri Scott added 14 points. The 13th-ranked Antlers (10-5) host the Bruce Gray Invitational this weekend. CARL ALBERT TOPS CHARGERS Stepping up a class, Heritage Hall turned out be overmatched in a 61-40 loss at 5A No. 16 Carl Albert last Friday night. Macy Moore netted
thers (7-6) compete at the Jenks/Union Invitational in Tulsa. Lady Bears lose at Southeast: John Marshal had a busy week, with a 63-53 loss at Southeast and a 55-33 loss to Douglass bookending a 6141 victory against Centennial. The Lady Bears (6-8) play at the Jones tournament this weekend. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Panthers claim title at Enid Keyed by three individual and two relay titles, the PC North boys swimming team won the Enid Invitational title last weekend. Jacob Bollacher earned a gold medal in the 200-yard freestyle for the Panthers with a winning time of 2 minutes, 40.23 seconds. Blake Jones won the 100 butterfly in 1:00.44, while Noah Batts took the 100 backstroke title in 1:01.05. Batts also finished third in the 100 butterfly. Joey Batts placed in two events, including a silver medal in the 50 freestyle and a bronze in the 200 individual medley (IM). Brady McAfee, meanwhile, took third in the 50 freestyle and fourth in the 100 freestyle. Jones, Noah Batts, Joey Batts and McAfee teamed up to win gold in both the 200 medley (1:51.65) and the 400 freestyle (3:48.11) relays. The Panther girls also had three gold medals at Enid. Autumn Conaughty led the way with wins in the 200 freestyle (2:33.61) and 500 freestyle (6:58.29). Olivia Cleburn posted 2:44.41 to claim a gold medal in the 200 IM, while Angie Warwick finished third in the 100 backstroke and fourth
in the 100 butterfly. Conaughty and Cleburn teamed up with Jazmyne Beals and Elizabeth Welte to finish second in the 200 freestyle relay. Conaughty and Cleburn also helped the Panthers to third in the 200 medley relay, along with Bailey Ruhl and Kayden Gray. ANTLER GIRLS TAKE 4TH AT COAC Four Deer Creek swimmers reached the podium to help the Antlers to fourth place at the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference (COAC) championships at Mitch Park in Edmond. Kenadie DeYoung paced the Antlers with a sixth-place finish in the 100 freestyle and a seventhplace effort in the 50 freestyle. Hannah Koenig finished sixith in the 100 breaststroke, while Grace Davis took seventh in the 100 backstroke and Grace Anthony was eighth in the 50 freestyle. Two Deer Creek boys medaled in four events in finishing seventh at the COAC meet. Drew Knights earned a bronze medal in the 100 backstroke and came in fourth in the 100 butterfly for the Antlers. Jate Anusornpanich finished fourth in the 50 freestyle and fifth in the 100 freestyle.
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CALENDAR EVENTS FUNDRAISERS
Jan. 25 • 80s Prom Enchanted Forest
The Associate Board is hosting this wicked fundraiser to benefit the totally tubular outreach programs at Oklahoma City Ballet. A night of awesome music, fresh 80s prom attire and a rad cash bar will be in the iconic Susan E. Brackett Dance Center from 8:30-midnight. Tickets are $50 online or $75 at the door. You can find more information here: Prom Tickets.
Feb. 7 • Chocolate Decadence
The Automobile Alley Association cordially invites you to celebrate its 22nd annual Chocolate Decadence event, one of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated celebrations and Valentine traditions, at The Volvo Annex located at 33 Broadway Circle downtown. This year’s Chocolate Decadence food and drink will be provided by a variety of local restaurants and caterers. General admission tickets are $65. All tickets must be purchased in advance at downtownokc.com automobilealley.org/ev ents. Guests must be 21 to attend. The first 350 guests to arrive will receive a commemorative Chocolate Decadence glass.
Aug. 29 • Angels of Destiny
Enjoy dinner and an intimate conversation with MercyMe’s Bart Millard and News 9's Amanda Taylor at the 12th Annual Angels of Destiny fundraiser at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. For more information, contact
Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
Feb. 1-2 • The Hot Sardines
Travel back to the era of the Great Gatsby when flappers and bootleggers rubbed elbows in the speakeasies. Featured at the Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals, this innovative NYC-based band regularly performs to packed crowds. Come experience the “Leaders of New York's jazz revival.” (CBS). The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together at the Civic Center Music Hall. The eight-piece (seven, with a tap dancer) has toured more than 250 cities throughout North America, Europe and Asia, blowing out their vintage-on-steroids sound to crowds as big as 25,000 at the Montreal Jazz Festival. This concert is part of the OKC Philharmonic’s Pop4 series. Get tickets at okcciviccenter.com Debbie Davis at ddavis@deaconessadoption.org.
CONCERTS
May 4 • The Beach Boys
America’s Band, The Beach Boys, will make a stop in Oklahoma City as part of their “Now and Then” Summer Tour to help raise money for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma “Food For Kids” program and The Oklahoma Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All net proceeds raised from this show will be donated to both charities. The concert will be held at The Civic Center at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at okcciviccenter.com, over the phone at (405) 5948300, or in person at The Civic Center.
LECTURE SERIES
Feb. 21 • Town Hall Lecture
OKC Town Hall Popular Lecture Series will feature Nancy Miller at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. Nancy is a veteran producer and writer on many popular TV shows. Nancy attended Christ the King, Bishop McGuiness and OU where she was a member of Kappa
Kappa Gamma sorority and is a member of Christ the King Parrish. Individual Lecture tickets are $30 and are available at the door. For more information call (405)202-4262 or visit townhallsales @gmail.com. Luncheon with the speaker immediately follows the lecture at the church. The event will allow guests to interact with the speaker and submit questions. Single luncheon tickets are $25.
THIS WEEKEND
Jan. 25-27 • ‘Trouble in Tahiti’
Painted Sky Opera presents Trouble in Tahiti this weekend at CitySpace. Don't miss a unique chance to see this engaging and beautiful opera in the intimate CitySpace at the Civic Center where you'll be only a few feet from the singers. Friday night is already sold out, but a few tickets still remain for the Saturday shows and Sunday matinee. Buy tickets online or call (405) 594-8300.
Jan. 26 • Justin Timberlake
JT brings his The Man Of The Woods Tour to OKC to the Chesapeake Energy Arena Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. Call (800) 745-3000.
Art House Convergence
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he deadCenter Film Festival team made their maiden voyage to the Art House Convergence this week. Art House Convergence is an international film conference where delegates from independent art house cinemas, film festivals, and film distribution companies gather to share best practices, address industry issues, tryout new technologies, and provide networking opportunities for the three interdependent groups. Art House Convergence was started twelve years ago as an offshoot of the Sundance Film Festival. The goal was to gather independent theatre owners and film distributors at a resort near Park City to network prior to the start of the festival. Since its inception, AHC has grown from 48 to 700 film professionals and expanded its mission to address a wide range of issues affecting the independent film industry, from the advent of online streaming services to gender parity and inclusion. Six years ago, AHC partnered with the Film Festival Alliance to open up the conference to people managing film festivals, which doubled its attendance and further expanded its programming.
After monitoring the conference for the past few years, I decided that it was time to bring the deadCenter team and make Oklahoma City a bigger part of the conversation. The deadCenter staff that joined me included Director of Operations Alyx Picard Davis and Director of Programming Sara Thompson. We were joined at the conference by Kim Haywood, Executive Director of the Rodeo Cinema in Stockyard City, and the full team from Circle Cinema in Tulsa. The week got off to a great start as soon as we boarded the bus from the airport. Sara I sat down next to Mike McCracken, Director of Theatre Operations at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute outside of Philadelphia. After a brief conversation, Sara and Mike realized they were both were graduates of the film program at the University of Oklahoma. Even more remarkably, they both decided to pursue a career in film programming after interning for Brian Hearn at the Oklahoma City
Museum of Art. At the conference, I was selected to lead a panel about Expanding Festivals Through Education. deadCenter’s statewide education program that reaches 3,000 rural high school and tech center students each fall is the only film education program of all the festivals represented that reaches rural students or anyone beyond the city limits of the festivals. Still, I learned a great deal from the other presenters about education programs that drill deeper into filmmaking or provide continuing education for teachers. The good news continued later in the week as deadCenter’s Alyx Picard Davis was elected to the national board of the Film Festival Alliance. Davis is a Putnam North and UCO graduate that joined the deadCenter staff in 2012 to update our technology. She eventually took over all of the festival and organizational operations. Davis has been very pro-active in participating with the Film Festival Alliance and other national groups for the past few years, which led to her election to the FFA board of directors. Next week, I’ll offer a recap of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Lyric Theatre raises $20,698 to help fight hunger Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma patrons raised $20,698 for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma during the holiday season run of "A Christmas Carol," presented by Devon Energy. Following each production of the show, audiences were invited to donate to the Regional Food Bank. Lyric patrons have donated more than $162,000 since the nonprofit began collecting donations in 2011. "It is amazing to see the generosity of Oklahomans in action during the holiday season," said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food
Annual Production of “A Christmas Carol” Raises Donations for Regional Food Bank
Bank. "These donations will help provide nutritious meals for one in six Oklahomans who lives with hunger. Thank you, Lyric!" Oklahoma is the sixth hungriest state in the nation. The donations come at a time when residents could be struggling to choose between paying for food
or high utility bills. Every $1 donated helps provide four meals. Last year, the Regional Food Bank distributed 50 million pounds of food across central and western Oklahoma. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help fight hunger in Oklahoma, visit rfbo.org/donate or call (405) 600-3136.
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Irish ramp up activities in 2019 by Thomas Raglow
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s 2018 faded away over Christmas Break, Bishop McGuinness started 2019 strong with a host of new activities, sports and classes for the new year. The counselor’s offices were a hub of activity, as students changed their classes and worked out the best schedule for themselves. Track athletes have been practicing for the new season since November, and the boys and girls soccer seasons started tryouts. Head Coach Kayo Okot takes over for the boys program this year and both teams expect to put up a strong fight for the 5A title this year. The main focus of the week, however, was basketball. The Varsity Girls basketball team won the championship in the Konawa Tournament on Sunday the 13th, defeating the hosts Konawa 63-34 in the final. Junior Maddie McClurg was named the MVP of the tournament, and junior Brooke West and sophomore Presley Parker were named to the All-Tournament team. While the Girls team was competing away, at home, the McCarthy Gymnasium
Irish Girls Basketball player Maddie McClurg was named MVP of the Konawa Tournament. Brooke West and Presley Parker were named to the All-Tournament Team.
was still busy. The 59th annual Bishop McGuinness Basketball Classic was hosted the same weekend, with the Irish coming up short to Edmond Memorial in the championship despite playing well. Principal David Morton was very pleased with the event. “The hospitality room was amazing, and the play on the court was the best our state has to offer.” • The Irish Swim team competed at the Putnam City Invitational meet, the last meet before Regionals on Feb. 1. Head Coach Mark Veneklasen was pleased by the team’s performance at the meet and is hopeful to pick up the Academic Championship for the second year in a row. • The Wrestling
team performed excellently in the Carl Albert tournament, and the Academic Team won the 5A State Area Championship. The choir performed at the Frassati Chapel in preparation for its journey to Tulsa that weekend, where they performed at the state level excellently. • The Hoops for Hope annual tournament was a charity tournament that included the basketball teams from all four Catholic High Schools in Oklahoma — Bishop McGuinness, Mount St. Mary’s, Bishop Kelley and Cascia Hall. Fans were asked to bring in diapers, wipes and other sanitary items to donate to the poor. The proceeds for the tournament went to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
Daron Mims named to Dean’s List Daron Michael Mims of Oklahoma City was named to Angelo State University's Dean's List for the 2018 Fall semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, fulltime undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Angelo State University, founded in 1928, is a thriving four-year public school in Texas. Its Ram Family environment helps students feel at home, a place where they know faculty and staff care deeply about their success. The university’s excellent faculty makes it possible for students to conduct undergraduate research, rank above State acceptance averages for professional schools and receive personal access to instructors.
Oklahoma City. • As the school warms up for the coming semester, action will only continue to increase as the school’s many activities ramp up in 2019.
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BancFirst a top performing bank for 12 consecutive years
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and 3-feet-wide and is bolted to the brick wall. Oklahoma consistently ranks among the hungriest states in the nation: 1-in-4 children and 1-in-6 adults are “food insecure,” meaning they have inconsistent access to healthy food. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma said 656,000 people in Oklahoma, including 243,000 children, are hungry. In Oklahoma County, 127,300 people are hungry; that number includes 42,800 children, the Regional Food Bank reports. Hunger contributes to nutritional deficits that can undermine health and inhibit
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Cathy Cummings, at right, vice mayor of The Village, is joined by several grade-school children at a ribbon-cutting event celebrating installation of a “pine pantry” at the front entrance to Andrew Johnson Elementary School.
children’s development; these negative effects result in higher health care expenses and reduced worker
productivity. Children facing food insecurity also are more likely to experience lower academic achievement.
ancFirst is a top performing bank in the country, according to Bank Director Magazine’s Bank Performance Scorecard. The Scorecard ranks BancFirst 15th out of the 100 largest publically traded banks in the $5 billion to $50 billion category, up 9 spots from the previous Scorecard ranking of 24th. BancFirst has been included on this prestigious list for 12 consecutive years. Bank Director annually ranks the top performing banks and thrifts in America, based on profitability, capital adequacy and asset quality metrics. Specifically, Bank Director uses five key metrics that measure performance across a spectrum of attributes that collectively define what it means to be a good bank. Return on average assets (ROAA)
and return on average equity (ROAE) are used to measure profitability. The ratio of tangible common equity to total assets is used to measure capitalization, and the ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans and other real estate owned and the ratio of net charge offs to average loans are used to gauge the strength of a bank’s asset quality. The Scorecard’s purpose is to identify banks that generate good profits without leveraging balance sheets or taking excessive lending risks. San-
VOTERS From Page 1 the number of registered voters statewide on Jan. 15 was 2,126,897, the highest number after a gubernatorial election since the board began recording voter registration statistics in 1960. Republican Party voter registration continues to grow, along with Independents and Libertarians. The latest numbers show Republicans make up 47.4 percent (1,008,775) of the electorate, while Democrats constitute 36.6 percent (777,770) of voter
On the NWOKC Chamber calendar An Evening of Accolades 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Skirvin Hilton Hotel 1 Park Ave. Oklahoma City Gather with us for this elegant evening celebrating the hard work, voluntary efforts and contributions that Northwest OKC Chamber member businesses made throughout the year. More than 200 political, business and community leaders will be there. Sponsorship opportunities available now. Limited availability. First come, first served. For more information, visit www.nwokc.com.
dler O’Neill + Partners in New York, using data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, calculated the Bank Performance Scorecard. About this year’s Top Performers, the magazine article states, “Banks that rank high on the Scorecard typically do well in all of the metrics rather than dominate just one or two. The Scorecard rewards banks that are well balanced across the full spectrum of profitability, capitalization and asset quality.” “This is a good time for Oklahoma economically so we would expect to perform accordingly. However I continue to be very proud of our bankers executing at a high level over a long period of time,” says David Rainbolt, Executive Chairman, BancFirst Corporation.
registration. Registered Independents account for nearly 15.6 percent (331,078) of the voter population, and Libertarians 0.4 percent (9,274). On Jan. 17 the Oklahoma County Election Board counted 6,342 registered voters in The Village and 3,295 in Nichols Hills. The Village had 5,835 registered voters on Jan. 9, 2018, the date of the municipal election on a $10.38 million bond issue and a half-cent increase in the city sales tax. The county election board said it has no records on the number of registered voters in Nichols Hills last January because no local election was held then.
Chamber to kick off 80th celebration The Northwest OKC Chamber will kick off a year-long 80th anniversary celebration during the organization’s annual Evening of Accolades, set for Thursday at the Skirvin Hotel. The celebration will include a number of special events, many of which will be revealed during the Evening of Accolades. In 1939, business and community leaders came together to form the chamber as an organization dedicated to promoting economic development, education and community interests in the Northwest Oklahoma City area.
Nearly 80 years later, the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber continues to harness the power of that vision. Working together, chamber members are building an informed and connected business sector that supports and promotes a thriving community. Also during the Evening of Accolades, the incoming slate of officers and Board of Directors will be installed. Priscilla Cude, president of First Bethany Bank and Trust, will become the chairman of the board, while Craig Foster, LWPG Architecture, will assume the duties of immediate past chairman.
PRISCILLA CUDE NWOKC Chamber Incoming Chairman
Religion
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7 New Year’s resolutions for other people By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger I have a gift. I really do. I have the gift of making New Year’s resolutions for other people, although I’m no good at making them for myself. Like other spiritual gifts, God must give this one to an individual to bless the masses. So here are your resolutions for next year: 1. I resolve not to pick my nose in the car. I don’t know how many times I’ve pulled up alongside another car and seen someone picking their nose. You know who you are. You may have tinted windows, but they’re not that tinted. Next time, I’ll take your picture and post it on Facebook to see if anyone in your church recognizes you. And I’ll only take it down if you give something to missions. 2. I resolve not to buy anything off an infomercial after midnight. Advertisers run those late at night because they know you’re brain-dead and they can convince you that using lip balm will cure toe fungus. Of course, it won’t, but after midnight, you can convince almost anybody of anything. And if you watch long enough, you’ll get not only one but two if you call within the next 15 minutes. Save your money and give it to missionaries who have real toe fungus. 3. I resolve not to pay a king’s ransom for a cup of coffee. When I was growing up, we got coffee at our local diner for ten cents, and that included free refills. It came with a gum-
smacking waitress, but that was just part of life. No one complained about it, and we didn’t need coffee that been processed through a cougar or any other animal. Coffee was just coffee. Do yourself a favor: Get a bag of coffee from your local grocery store and print out a fancy label for it. No one will know the difference. Give the money you save to those who work with indigenous people groups. The satisfaction will last much longer than any cup of coffee. 4. I resolve to fill my water bottle from the tap. This may be an old man’s rant, but when did we get so sophisticated that we can’t drink the water that comes out of the faucet? I’ve done it all my life, and it hasn’t killed me yet. If you want to save the planet, tell people about Jesus first and then refill your bottle with tap water. If you do this, do you know how much better our world will be? Besides, you’ll have more money to give to missionaries who dig wells for those who don’t have clean water. 5. I resolve not to be controlled by the “ding” on my phone. We once had the “Lord of the Rings;” now we have the “Lord of the Dings.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been having a conversation with someone when their phone dinged. They quit looking at me, pulled out their phone, checked to see who texted them and replied to the text, all while I was still trying to talk to them. May we should change our prayers to, “Our Father, which dings in heaven.” If you hear His ding, you might not only
give more to missions, but you might find yourself going as well. 6. I resolve to eat the Third-World Diet for one year. Find a diet partner in a third-world country and have him share his menu for the day: a cup of rice in the morning, nothing for lunch and, if he’s fortunate, another cup of rice with a piece of chicken in it for dinner. Whatever he eats, you eat. You’ll come away from this experience with at least three things. First, you’ll lose weight. Second, you’ll gain a burden for the plight of hungry people around the world. And third, you’ll save enough money to help send food to your new friend. 7. I will resolve to find something I can live without and give the money to missions instead. I don’t know if you know this or not, but believers spend more money on dog food than we give to missions. I’m not asking you to take food away from your dog, but is there something you could give up for one year that you could invest in the Kingdom? If every believer gave up even a box of Ding Dongs, we could build hospitals and start schools across the world. I’ve done it again. As I wrote these resolutions for you, somehow the Holy Spirit tricked me into feeling convicted about these same things. Maybe these would make great New Year’s resolutions for all of us. Happy New Year, and don’t forget to give to the work of those who serve around the world in Jesus’ name.
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Editorial Page
OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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Great schools produce exceptional citizens EDUCATION IS THE key to an intellectually prosperous life and an unbiased country with “liberty and jusIn MY Opinion tice” for all. by That may be the one truism on which we can agree. It is certainly not politics, VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com healthcare, socialism or any topics, which formerly consumed our verbal sparring. We may have different thoughts on should include the traditional basics of exactly what a “good education” is, but it reading, math, and history. Reading... I am less worried now than I was 20 years ago. Since kids seem to be born with an iPhone in their hand snap The County chatting, they are going to be highly motiCourier vated to read English. Not my English or by your’s, but LoL text acronyms (used to DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER mean Laughing out Loud, now League of KEVIN CALVEY Legends.) The point is they have to learn some sort of written language because kevin.calvey@oklahomacounty.org they do not talk to each other anymore. Math... this subject sparked a big debate What does a County Commissioner do? I am often asked that as your new Oklahoma County in my family years ago. My youngest son Commissioner for District 3 (NW OKC, said there wasn’t any point to memorizing Edmond, Deer Creek, Nichols Hills, The Village, addition and multiplication tables. Your and Arcadia). phone would give you the answer in secEach of Oklahoma’s 77 counties is a political onds But memorization is a crucial buildsubdivision of the state, with its own legislative body called the Board of County Commission- ing block in brain development. Boring ers, and also with executive functions, primarily drives (to Dallas) are the perfect time to law enforcement and roads outside the city lim- run through your multiplication tables its (e.g. Deer Creek). By far the most visible and again. Surely, this helps to reconnect the costly function of Oklahoma County government is the County Jail. A goal of government should be to provide those services appropriate for the public sector in a manner as cost-efficient and transparent for the taxpayers as possible. In this spirit of transparency, this column will provide regular updates on Oklahoma County government; weekly if possible. The best leaders lead by example. To pursue servant leadership, I left the State Legislature in 2006 to serve our nation with the Army in Iraq. And that same pursuit has now led me to join my road crews at 4:30am to sand and plow during the recent winter storm, and to make several visits into the heart of the jail to explore costly physical problems. (One recent day after our downtown Rotary Club 29 meeting, I quipped to my mother, Mary Jane Calvey, that I was “going to jail.” To which the ever-witty Leonard Sullivan suggested, “Better round up bail money now!”) I am honored that you elected me to this office, and will roll up my sleeves as I work to resolve the challenges facing our community.
path to where I stored all those names I keep forgetting. History... How can we determine where to go if we don’t know where we have been? Young politicians say the darndest things. If they had American history, they must have been on their phones at the time. They seem to think Socialism means using social media. My initial point is we have numerous schools in Oklahoma with impressive curriculums to help your children become all they can be. Parents must be engaged in their child’s education. Some schools are private, some are churchsponsored, some are public and or public charter schools. Here is a list of schools who wanted to share their stories within this issue of OKC FRIDAY. I hope you will take time to read them: Bishop McGuinness, Casady School, Christ the King Catholic School, Crossing Christian School, Heritage Hall, Inasmuch Smart Start, Keystone Adventure School, Oklahoma State University, St. Eugene’s Catholic School and Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Pro Tem Treat files bill for homeless students to qualify for scholarship program Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat has filed legislation that would allow homeless students to qualify for the highly successful Lindsey Nicole Henry (LNH) scholarship program. The LNH scholarship program was created in 2010 to provide state funds to children with special needs to attend private schools that could better accommodate their needs. The program has been very successful and many families of special-needs students say the program
improved their children’s lives for the better. “Educational opportunity is essential to unlocking a student’s potential. Homeless students face tremendous obstacles. Giving them access to this scholarship program is a great way to help them overcome those hurdles by getting an education that hopefully could help them become a transformational generation in their family tree,” said Treat, Senate District 47.
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Focus on Education/News
‘The Mount’: Catholic school dedicated to excellence Mount St. Mary Catholic High School, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1903, is wrapping up its 119th year in education. The Sisters of Mercy emphasized the value of an excellent education in the total effort of leading young people to truth. More than a century later, The Mount, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, remains committed to academic excellence as well as preparing students for the experiences of life as they enter college. Beyond the classroom, students at The Mount have many opportunities to learn new skills and to grow in their faith. More than 95 percent of MSM students regularly participate in extracurricular activities such as drama, vocal music, band, athletics, visual arts, robotics and various student organizations. Students also have the opportunity to get involved in community service projects through which they learn
HOLT From Page 1
Oklahoma City encompasses 620 square miles. In 2017, voters passed a temporary 1-cent sales tax to be used for street repairs and many projects are already underway. “It is the largest street repair project in the city’s history,” Holt said. In addition, voters approved a permanent sales tax which has added 120 new police officers. The city’s transit system is progressing at a fast pace. As of last week, Holt said 100,000 people had gone for a ride on the city new streetcars. A federal grant will be used to open a bus rapid transit line. Oklahoma has also formed its first transit authority of which former Governor Brad Henry and the Foundation for Public Schools President and CEO Mary Melon are
The Mount, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, remains committed to academic excellence as well as preparing students for the experiences of life as they enter college.
about themselves by serving others. The focus on a Mount student’s moral development as well as the commitment to
members. “This year was the biggest year for transit,” Holt said. As for quality of life, Mayor Holt said Oklahoma City has a proven track record of “dreaming big and making those reams come true.” That is evidenced as the city asked residents to throw out their ideas for a MAPs 4. Of more than 1,000 responses, Holt said transit, including a street car extension and bus shelters; establishing more walkability with trails and sidewalks; and the youth of the city were top of the minds of residents. “We can’t do it all in MAPs, but we can do a lot of it,” Holt said. Public Education is the greatest challenge facing Oklahoma City, he said. The city, however, has no operational control of the schools. “We are decades overdue for creating a vision for education for Oklahoma City.”
excellence makes Mount St. Mary Catholic High School a unique educational experience. For more information, visit www.mountstmary.org.
He said that the city, business leaders and philanthropists need to come together. “My plan is to make a plan,” Holt said. “We need to have our own story to tell in Oklahoma City.” Using his platform as mayor to draw
attention to the diversity of Oklahoma City is another of Holt’s goals. He plans to “build a bigger table” by appointing people from different backgrounds to city boards. Holt referenced his own campaign theme.
MSM by the numbers • 18 AP College Board-certified Advanced Placement Classes. • 2018 Mount St. Mary graduates earned over $9 million in college scholarships. • 12:1 teacher student ratio.
“We must double down on the idea of One OKC.” There are many wonderful things going on in Oklahoma
City and Holt said he is excited for the future. “We are special and we must always hold that dear.”
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The Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE) hosted its first Israeli fare and wine pairing in the grand home of Susan and Peter Hoffman. OSU Chef Aaron Ware prepared five courses of Israeli new age cuisine that wowed! From left: Michael Taylor, Jamie Taylor, Peter Hoffman, Susan Hoffman, Edie Roodman and Eli Reshef. The group stops for a quick pic in front of one of the many pieces of art in Peter’s extraordinary collection.
Hoffmans host OKIE’s first Israeli fare and wine pairing
Above: From left, Erin Horton, Becky Switzer, Donna Cason, Linda Kissler and Jamie Taylor. The “girls’ listen to sommelier Kasi Shelton brag about Israel’s boutique wines. At right: Len and Donna Cason are so enthusiastic about the evening, they will be the hosts for an encore epicurean evening on Saturday, Feb. 16. To reserve, call OKIE at 632-6332. Reservations are limited.
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Photos by Vicki Clark Gourley.
Busy week at the Capitol Last week the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma held a Swearing-In Ceremony for the new Chief Justice Noma Gurish. The House chamber was filled including District Judges Heather Coyle and Cindy Truong, above, and, below from left, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel, Court Clerk Rick Warren and Leo Portman.
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Smart Start helps build parent confidence with support, resources By Stacy Dykstra, Ph.D. Executive Director Smart Start Oklahoma
At Smart Start Oklahoma, we believe all parents of young children deserve access to support and resources like Early Birds. Young children are the future of our state, and it is critical that we support them in their most fundamental first five years of life.
The first five years of a child’s life are key to their future success. Children begin learning from the moment they are born. Long before children enter kindergarten, their parents have a key role to play as their child’s first and most influential teacher. Yet while all parents want to do what is best for their children, they can often be overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting. At Smart Start Central Oklahoma, we arm parents with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to be their child’s first teacher through Early Birds, our free school readiness program for parents of children from birth to five. Kesha is a mother of two who started attending Early Birds soon after her first child was born. “(Early Birds) makes a tremendous difference in how to feel more secure as a parent,” said Kesha. “Learning from professional educators how to teach my children social/emotional strategies and learning that there are other options for discipline made me feel confident in my ability as a parent. It’s good
to have a community of people who say ‘We are going through some of the same life struggles – let's do this together.’” At Early Birds, Kesha and her husband learned the importance of reading to their baby starting from birth. Now, bedtime reading is a special time the whole family shares together. She also received educational toys like Legos, playdough, and paper and markers along with tips on how to use the toys to help her children develop the skills they would need for school. Her son is now a confident, thriving pre-Kindergarten student who is equipped for school success thanks to Early Birds. We believe all parents of young children deserve access to support and resources like Early Birds. Young children are the future of our state, and it is critical that we support them in their most fundamental first five years of life. When children start kindergarten ready to succeed, our entire community benefits as these children grow into a smarter, better-prepared workforce. To learn more about how you can be a champion for our community’s babies and their families, visit smartstartcentral-oklahoma.org today.
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Spotlight on Education
Honors College at OSU: An enriching educational experience Oklahoma State University is one of only 10 public universities in the nation with the highestrated honors curriculum – better than any other university in our state. Within the OSU Honors College, high-achieving students are challenged with unique experiences that allow them to grow as individuals and prepare for the bright futures that lie ahead. What is an honors education? As defined by the National Collegiate Honors Council, an “honors education is characterized by in-class and extracurricular activities that are measurably broader, deeper, or more complex than comparable learning experiences typically found at institutions of higher education. Honors experiences include a distinctive learner-directed environment and philosophy, pro-
vide opportunities that are appropriately tailored to fit the institution's culture and mission, and frequently occur within a close-knit community of students and faculty.” Only at OSU can students find a top-10 nationally rated honors program in the state of Oklahoma. Why seek out an honors program? Students enrolled in our Honors College benefit from a one-of-a-kind experience. Honors College students have access to all of the resources and amenities of a large public university, coupled with top-rated curriculum tailored for honors students. Students enrolled here can expect a supportive and tight-knit community, numerous opportunities for growth, an enriched academic experience, extensive interaction with top faculty, and exceptional preparation for life
The OSU Cambridge Scholars Programs is an opportunity for students to study abroad at the University of Cambridge for two weeks in the summer.
after college. More than earning a degree. “Any student can receive a college degree, but not all will receive an education. Here, we make sure students receive both,” says OSU Honors College Dean Keith Garbutt, Ph.D. At OSU, an honors edu-
cation focuses on educating the whole person beyond the basics of earning a degree. Character and service are key aspects of our program, from community outreach projects organized by the Honors College Student Association to undergraduate research opportunities, social events and life-
changing study abroad experiences. To learn more about what the OSU Honors College program offers, visit honors.okstate.edu. *Rating comes from Inside Honors 2018-2019: Ratings and Reviews of 50 Public University Honors Programs
Heritage Hall marks 50 years of learning, leadership and service Established in 1969, Heritage Hall is a private, coeducational, college preparatory school in Oklahoma City, serving approximately 900 students from preschool through grade 12. Heritage Hall’s small class sizes, individualized instruction, and balanced approach to a competitive, college preparatory curriculum have opened many doors for its students to succeed academically, but the School believes that education encompasses much more than grade point averages and standardized test scores; the most
meaningful learning happens when students develop the confidence to reach beyond their perceived limitations and find their edge. As one of the leading independent schools in the Southwest, Heritage Hall inspires students to realize their fullest potential – to find their edge – both in and beyond the classroom, through the School’s unique programs, leadership opportunities, a wide spectrum of athletics, and a well developed fine arts program. Programs such as HH Explore, a unique immersion program for
Heritage Hall students in grades 7 through 12, encourage students to broaden their perspectives and deepen their knowledge of themselves. Through HH Explore, students take their education far beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom with experiential studies, from oceanography and marine biology on Catalina Island, to the Northern Lights in Iceland, to astronomy and geology at our state parks. In an era of deep budget cuts throughout most schools, Heritage Hall continues to give equal billing
to the arts, offering daily performing and visual arts instruction from preschool through grade 12, including choral music, dance, dramatic arts, stagecraft, instrumental music, and music theory, as well as a robust program of extracurricular offerings. Heritage Hall’s Challenge Artist Program is an arts concentration curriculum that is tailored to the talent and passion of exceptionally dedicated Charger visual and performing artists. See HALL, Page B11
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Spotlight on Education
It is truly great to be a Casady Cyclone! Since 1947 Casady School has been preparing students with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for successful lives – wherever their lives lead them in this rapidly changing world. At Casady, students receive the very best education, which is built upon developing excellence, confidence, and integrity in each student. This passion for individualized, student-driven, durable, and engaging education has remained steadfast over the past 70-plus years. But the way students learn has evolved, and their school must meet them where they are today. That mindset inspired Casady School to embark on an intentional evolutionary journey to create a Strategic Academic Plan. A journey that will ultimately create more “peak” moments for students. A journey that promotes balance, seeks purpose, and encourages joy. That is the “why” behind the school’s efforts to reimagine the daily schedule for Middle and Upper Division students. The result is a schedule that focuses on five priorities: student wellness, student engagement, durable learning, community engagement, and skills and knowledge. The new daily schedule will include many benefits for students, such as:
UPPER DIVISION • Later start • Daily faculty office hours • Three to five core classes per day • Longer instructional time for deeper-dives • Athletics dismissed at 5:45 p.m. MIDDLE DIVISION • Chapel starts the school day • Rotating schedule • Four core classes per day • Daily advisory • 15-minute mid-morning break Fewer classes each day will nurture a slower, gentler pace. There will be fewer transitions, both during the day for class and at night for homework. These customized changes were intentionally made to promote Casady’s commitment to students’ holistic wellness and deeper-level learning. As the 1999 Casady School yearbook staff recognized, “tradition keeps us grounded; improvement moves us forward.” While the processes and techniques of teaching and learning have changed since the School’s founding in 1947, one thing has not, the mission to develop excellence, confidence, and integrity in students so they are prepared for their future. It is truly great to be a Cyclone!
Crossings prepares servant leaders for college and life Crossings Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school offering preschool through 12th grades and is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International. Founded in 2000, CCS has quickly grown to a thriving school of approximately 1,100 students. The CCS campus is conveniently located on Portland and Memorial in northwest Oklahoma City. It spans over 300,000 square feet of educational and activity spaces that include divisional education buildings and an athletic complex, three gymnasiums, and a state-ofthe-art performing arts center. These robust facilities allow CCS students of all ages opportunities to
participate in a variety of activities both inside and outside of the classroom. Every student at CCS enjoys a robust and well-rounded education, including core and daily Bible courses. CCS preschool and lower school students participate in computer, foreign language, music, art, and physical education classes multiple times a week. Additionally, students grow through the integration of Bal-A-Vis-X, a rhythmic exercise technique using balance, auditory and vision to enhance full brain and body integration learning. CCS middle school
students participate in technology, language and math enrichment, and STEM exploratory blocks every nine weeks as well as physical education or a sport of their choosing and all 5-8th grade students participate in their fine arts elective of choice. This wide range of courses and different learning environments allows Crossings students to explore a variety of learning environments and activities before entering their high school years. Upper school students experience both core and specialty courses under the See CCS, Page B11
Casady School develops excellence, confidence, and integrity in students and prepares them with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for success.
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Spotlight on Education
Keystone students with the school’s mama llama and her newborn baby.
Children watch llama give birth at Keystone Keystone Adventure School and Farm is proud to announce the birth of a new female baby llama on Tuesday, Jan. 15, on the school’s campus in Edmond. The newborn is a rare, fluffy white with black markings on its rump and nose. It is the sixth baby born to mama llama Juliet and is the first-ever winter baby. Each day, the children of Keystone tend to the school’s animals, which include llamas, sheep, goats, chickens, miniature donkeys, and a miniature horse. On Tuesday, the children noticed that Juliet was lying down in the pasture, and cofounder/co-director John Duhon recognized that she was in labor. The baby was born about 45 minutes later at 10:34 a.m. while a crowd of enamoured children quietly cheered her on. “Llamas have a gestational period of about 50 weeks,” Duhon said. “And mama and baby, called a cria, are now resting comfortably in a private area of the heated barn.” While witnessing the birth of a new baby animal is remarkable, it’s also just a part of daily farm life. Keystone is a working farm and art-based elementary school located on 15 beautiful acres with a pond, a
creek, an organic garden and more. Keystone is hosting an Open House on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m. “The Open House is a great time for interested families to tour the school, meet the teachers and staff, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the baby llama,” said Jenny Dunning, co-founder/co-director. Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year will open in late February, but interested families are welcome to start the process now by applying online. Keystone’s summer program, Summer on the Farm, also will start enrollment at the end of February. Keystone’s summer programs are designed to engage all kids from Pre-K through fifth grade. Spaces fill up fast and Keystone offers both daily and weekly rates. Keystone, an AdvancED accredited school, believes that all children are capable learners when the environment engages their curiosity, when teachers and peers demonstrate care for them, and when they are learning at an appropriate developmental level. More information about Keystone is available by visiting website at: www.keystoneadventureschoolandfarm.com or by calling 216-5400.
Legals
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RESOLUTION (No. 1323)
Reconstruction of 6800 Block of Trenton Road from Belford Avenue to Tedford Way, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. Reconstruction of 1500/1400 Block of Bedford Drive from Brentwood Avenue to 6500 Block of West Grand Boulevard, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improve ments, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.
$492,150 $1,104,650
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALLING AND HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF THIRTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($13,000,000), TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, INCLUDING AS NECESSARY, RELATED ENGINEERING, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, UTILITY REPAIR AND RELOCATION, TRAFFIC CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVICES, DRAINAGE, EQUIPMENT, AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS; AND
The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:
SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,550,000), TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, REHABILITATING, REPAIRING AND EQUIPPING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM, INCLUDING NEW AND REHABILITATED WATER WELLS AND WATER LINES, TO BE OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID CITY, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS; AND
Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Six Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,550,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving, rehabilitating, repairing and equipping the City’s water system, including new and rehabilitated water wells and water lines, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?
SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,600,000), TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING, REHABILITATING AND IMPROVING THE CITY’S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, TO INCLUDE AS NECESSARY, UTILITY AND PAVING REPAIR AND RELOCATION, AND ENGINEERING, TO BE OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID CITY, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS; AND SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF FOUR MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,050,000), TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF RENOVATING, EXPANDING, REPAIRING, IMPROVING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THE EXISTING FIRE STATION AT 6407 AVONDALE DRIVE; CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A NEW FIRE TRAINING TOWER FACILITY AT THE CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX; PURCHASING AND EQUIPPING A NEW FIRE ENGINE AND A NEW FIRE LADDER TRUCK; AND OTHER FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, ALL TO BE OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID CITY, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT FALLS DUE, AND ALSO TO CONSTITUTE A SINKING FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF WHEN DUE; AND SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000), TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, TO BE OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID CITY, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS; AND SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000), TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX AND FACILITIES, TO BE OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID CITY, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS; AND SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000), TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING PARKS, TO BE OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID CITY, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS; AND SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTERED BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING POLICE VEHICLES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, TO BE OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID CITY, TO BE COMPLETED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF OTHER FUNDS, AND LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL TAX, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES, UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT FALLS DUE, AND ALSO TO CONSTITUTE A SINKING FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF WHEN DUE; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable by the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, to provide funds for the following purposes: (a) Streets: To provide funds for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets and sidewalks, including as necessary, related engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, drainage, equipment, and intersection improvements,; and (b) Water System: To provide funds for the purpose of improving, rehabilitating, repairing and equipping the City’s water system, including new and rehabilitated water wells and water lines; and (c) Sanitary Sewer System: To provide funds for the purpose of repairing, rehabilitating and improving the City’s sanitary sewer system, to include as necessary, utility and paving repair and relocation, and engineering; and (d) Fire: To provide funds for the purposes of renovating, expanding, repairing, improving, furnishing and equipping the existing fire station at 6407 Avondale Drive; constructing, furnishing and equipping a new fire training tower facility at the City’s Public Works Complex; purchasing and equipping a new fire engine and a new fire ladder truck; and other fire department improvements and equipment; and (e) Technology Improvements: To provide funds for the purpose of acquiring and installing technology improvements, facilities and equipment; (f) Public Works Facility Improvements: To provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping the City’s Public Works Complex and facilities; and (g) Parks: To provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping parks; and (h) Police: To provide funds for the purpose of purchasing police vehicles and related equipment; and
Constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets, sidewalks and appurtenant facilities, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, equipment, engineering and expenses of the bond issue.
$1,021,860
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (WATER SYSTEM)
The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Project Description 1. 2.
Costs
Construct, provide and install enhanced water treatment system. Construct, drill, re-drill, rehabilitate and equip new and existing water wells, including as necessary, related collection lines, well sites and well site improvements including access roads, well houses, fencing, easements, water rights, related facilities, and engineering.
$2,500,000 $2,900,000
The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows: Improvement, rehabilitation and repair of the City’s water system, including water lines, water well collection lines and water wells, water system equipment, utility and paving repair and relocation, easement acquisition, engineering and expenses of the bond issue.
$1,150,000
PROPOSITION NO. 3 (SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000) to provide funds for the purpose of repairing, rehabilitating and improving the City’s sanitary sewer system, to include as necessary, utility and paving repair and relocation, and engineering, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Project Description
Costs
Repair, rehabilitate and improve approximately 9,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering, and expenses of the bond issue. $1,600,000 PROPOSITION NO. 4 (FIRE) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Four Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,050,000) to provide funds for the purposes of renovating, expanding, repairing, improving, furnishing and equipping the existing fire station at 6407 Avondale Drive; constructing, furnishing and equipping a new fire training tower facility at the City’s Public Works Complex; purchasing and equipping a new fire engine and a new fire ladder truck; and other fire department improvements and equipment; all to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1.
2. 3. 4.
COSTS
Renovate, expand, repair, improve, furnish and equip the existing fire station at 6407 Avondale Drive, which may include related design and engineering, site improvements, parking, drainage, fencing, landscaping, demolition, site acquisition, infrastructure, utilities and expenses of the bond issue. Construct, furnish and equip a new fire training tower facility at the City’s Public Works Complex, which may include related design and engineering, site improvements, parking, drainage, fencing, landscaping, demolition, site acquisition, infrastructure, utilities, and expenses of the bond issue. Purchase and equip a new fire engine. Purchase and equip a new fire ladder truck.
$2,100,000 $620,000 $450,000 $750,000
The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Construction, installation and equipping of a fire hydrant pad in Grand Blvd Park, which may include related design and engineering, and other fire department improvements and equipment; and, expenses of the bond issue. $130,000 PROPOSITION NO. 5
WHEREAS, the estimated amounts necessary for such purposes as listed above are as follows: (TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
Streets: Thirteen Million Dollars ($13,000,000); and Water System: Six Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,550,000); and Sanitary Sewer System: One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000); and Fire: Four Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,050,000); and Technology Improvements: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and Public Works Facility Improvements: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and Parks: Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000); and Police: Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000); and
Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of acquiring and installing technology improvements, facilities and equipment to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?
WHEREAS, there are no funds in the treasury of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, for such purposes, and power is granted said City by Section 27, Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma, to issue bonds to provide funds for such purposes, provided the same be authorized by the registered, qualified voters thereof, voting at an election held for that purpose;
The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Project Description
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. That the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, be and is hereby authorized and directed to call a special election to be held in said City on February 12, 2019, for the purpose of submitting to the registered, qualified voters thereof the following Propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1
Costs
1. Acquire and install computer server system. 2. Acquire and install meter reading tower. 3. Acquire and install video surveillance systems and related wireless infrastructure. 4. Acquire and install new antennas on water towers. 5. Implement website improvements. 6. Acquire and install electric generator for Town Hall. $90,000 Balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Technology improvements; and expenses of the bond issue.
$200,000 $100,000 $285,000 $75,000 $110,000 $140,000
(STREETS) PROPOSITION NO. 6 Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its registered bonds in the sum of Thirteen Million Dollars ($13,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets and sidewalks, including as necessary, related engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, drainage, equipment, and intersection improvements, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Project Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18.
Costs
Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Bedford Drive from Trenton Avenue to Western Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $538,500 Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Huntington Avenue from Holtzendorff Parkway to Sherwood Lane, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $595,000 Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Huntington Avenue from Holtzendorff Parkway to Pennsylvania Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improve ments, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $556,265 Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Randel Road from Northwest 63rd Street to Huntington Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $132,100 Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Randel Road from Glenbrook Terrace to Huntington Avenue, which may include as necessary, Related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and reloca tion, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,268,900 Reconstruction of 7000 Block of Waverly Avenue from East Grand Boulevard to Avondale Drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $380,650 Reconstruction of 6500 Block of Avondale Drive from Bedford Drive to Western Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,533,850 Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Devonshire Boulevard from Pennsylvania Avenue to Bedford Drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $708,900 Reconstruction of 7600 Block of Dorset Drive from Somerset Place to Northwest Grand Boulevard, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $558,250 Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Buttram Road from Dorchester Drive to Nichols Road, which may include as necessary, related Intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $742,500 Reconstruction of 7300 Block of Nichols Road from Westminster Place to Buttram Road, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $153,275 Reconstruction of 6800 Block of Avondale Drive from Waverly Avenue to Brentwood Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and reloca tion, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $365,200 Reconstruction of 6700 Block of East Grand Boulevard from HuntingtonAvenue to Brentwood Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $500,000 Reconstruction of 6800 Block of East Grand Boulevard from Brentwood Avenue to Center Grand Boulevard, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $500,000 Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Guilford Lane from Waverly Avenue to Road to Nichols Road, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $860,100 Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Kingsbury Lane from Pennsylvania Avenue to Bedford Drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $855,850 Reconstruction of 7100 Block of Nichols Road from Wilshire Boulevard to Guilford Lane, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and reloca tion, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $132,000
(PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping the City’s Public Works Complex and facilities, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Project Description
Costs
1.
Acquire and install Department of Environmental Quality security compliance improvements, which may include fencing and video surveillance equipment. 2. Design, construct and equip covered storage facilities for city vehicles and equipment. 3. Design, construct, install and equip partially covered, paved staging yard for vehicles, equipment and materials. $400,000 4. Design and construct wash bay for city vehicles and equipment. Balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Construct, install and equip a fuel tank canopy, and other improvements for the City’s Public Works Complex along with design; and, expenses of the bond issue.
$100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $100,000
PROPOSITION NO. 7 (PARKS) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping parks, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Costs
Project Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Improve and equip Grand Boulevard Park, including related design, engineering and expenses of the bond issue. Acquire and install water fountain in Kite Park. Acquire and install dog waste stations city-wide. Acquire and install trail lights in parks. Acquire and install city-wide trash receptacles. Improve and equip Davis Park, including related design and engineering.
$510,000 $5,000 $5,000 $40,000 $10,000 $130,000
Balance of said funds: 1.
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Improving and equipping City parks, including related design and engineering, and expenses of the bond issue.
$50,000
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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, January 25, 2019, Page B6
CITY
OF
Legals (PARKS)
NICHOLS HILLS
Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping parks, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 25, 2019; February 1, 2019; February 8, 2019)
from page B5 PROPOSITION NO. 8 (POLICE)
PROPOSITION NO. 8 Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing police vehicles and related equipment, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: PROJECT DESCRIPTION:1 1.
COSTS
Purchase police vehicles and related equipment, along with expenses of the bond issue.
(POLICE) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing police vehicles and related equipment, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? 2. The ballot setting out Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 inclusive, to be submitted to the registered, qualified voters of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, shall set out the nine (9) Propositions set forth above and shall also contain in connection with each Proposition, the following words:
$500,000
SECTION 2. That such call for said election shall be by Proclamation, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, setting forth the Propositions to be voted upon and the specific projects under each such Proposition; the ballots for the registered, qualified voters shall set forth Propositions Numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 above, to be voted upon, substantially as set out in Section 1 hereof; the special election shall be held at the same places and in the same manner prescribed by law for conducting county and state elections and the numbers and locations of the polling places and the names the persons who conduct said election shall be the same as for county and state elections, all as respectively designated and prescribed by the county election board for Oklahoma County; the polls for said special election shall be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and shall remain open continuously until and be closed at 7:00 o’clock p.m.; and the returns of said election shall be made to and canvassed by the Oklahoma County Election Board as provided by law.
For the above Proposition - Yes
f
Against the above Proposition – No
f
If the voter desires to vote for the above proposition, the voter shall complete the arrow “For the above Proposition – Yes,” or otherwise indicate a vote “for” the Proposition in the manner directed by the Oklahoma County Election Board and as per mitted by law. If the voter desires to vote against the above proposition, the voter shall complete the arrow “Against the above Proposition - No,” or otherwise indicate a vote “against” the Proposition in the manner directed by the Oklahoma County Election Board and as permitted by law.
SECTION 3. That with respect to the election to be held on February 12, 2019: a. The Secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board shall be notified that a special municipal election shall be held in The City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 12, 2019 in order to submit to the registered, qualified voters of said City of eight (8) propositions for the issuance of general obligation registered bonds of the City in the total amount of TwentyEight Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($28,450,000).
3. Under and by virtue of 62 Okla. Stat. 2011, § 574, and Resolution dated November 28, 2018, of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, a listing of the specific projects for which the bond issue proceeds shall be expended and a further listing of dollar amounts to be expended on each specific project listed under Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 inclusive, are enumerated as follows: Proposition No. 1 (Streets):
b. The exact wording of the bond issue proposition to be submitted to the registered, qualified voters of the City is set forth in Section 1 above (Propositions No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8). c. The question of the approval of Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 shall be decided by voting by the qualified, registered voters who reside within the limits and boundaries of the City. d.
The special election shall be of a nonpartisan nature.
e.
The election laws of the State of Oklahoma shall apply to the special election.
Project Description 1. 2. 3.
f. That the City Clerk is directed to immediately submit to the Oklahoma County Election Board (i) this resolution, (ii) a current certified copy of the Charter of the City as required by Section 13-109 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes (iii) a current map defining the municipal limits and ward boundaries of the City as required by Section 13-107 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes and (iv) any other information or documents which the said Secretary of the County Election Board may request. SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.
4. 5. 6.
EMERGENCY SECTION. That by reason of the inadequacy of the streets and public utilities enumerSECTION 5. ated in Section 1 hereof, the life, health, safety and property of the inhabitants of said City are in danger and by reason of the imminent need for improving the streets and public utilities of the City, it is therefore deemed and hereby declared necessary for the immediate preservation of peace, welfare, health and safety, that said improvements shall be made and this election be held without delay, and that this Resolution shall become operative immediately; wherefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be in force and effect immediately from and after its passage and approval.
8.
ADOPTED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on November 28, 2018.
9.
/E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor
(SEAL) ATTEST:
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/Kristi Hort City Clerk
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I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of an election for the purpose therein set out adopted by the governing body of said municipality and Transcript of Proceedings of said governing body at a special meeting thereof held on the date therein set out, insofar as the same relates to the introduction, reading and adoption thereof as the same appear of record in my office. Notice of the Special Meeting of the governing body of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma setting forth the date, time and place of the meeting having been given in writing to the clerk of said municipality 48 hours prior to such meeting at 1:30 o’clock pm on November 21, 2018 Notice, and public notice of this meeting, setting forth the date, time, place and agenda was posted by posting on the City’s Internet website (www.nicholshills.net) the date, time, place and agenda for the meeting in accordance with Section 3106.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and was posted at the place of this meeting in prominent view and open to the public twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days each week at 11:25 o’clock am, on the 27th day of November, 2018, each being twenty-four (24) hours or more prior to this meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and State designated legal holidays (as attached hereto), all in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Further, as required by 25 O.S. Supp 2018 § 311A(9)(b), the City made the notice of a public meeting available to the public in the principal office of the public body (6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma) during normal business hours at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
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WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City on November 28, 2018. /Kristi Hort City Clerk
Costs
Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Bedford Drive from Trenton Avenue to Western Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $538,500 Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Huntington Avenue from Holtzendorff Parkway to Sherwood Lane, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $595,000 Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Huntington Avenue from Holtzendorff Parkway to Pennsylvania Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $556,265 Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Randel Road from Northwest 63rd Street to Huntington Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $132,100 Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Randel Road from Glenbrook Terrace to Huntington Avenue, which may include as necessary, Related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,268,900 Reconstruction of 7000 Block of Waverly Avenue from East Grand Boulevard to Avondale Drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $380,650 Reconstruction of 6500 Block of Avondale Drive from Bedford Drive to Western Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,533,850 Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Devonshire Boulevard from Pennsylvania Avenue to Bedford Drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $708,900 Reconstruction of 7600 Block of Dorset Drive from Somerset Place to Northwest Grand Boulevard, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $558,250 Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Buttram Road from Dorchester Drive to Nichols Road, which may include as necessary, related Intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $742,500 Reconstruction of 7300 Block of Nichols Road from Westminster Place to Buttram Road, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $153,275 Reconstruction of 6800 Block of Avondale Drive from Waverly Avenue to Brentwood Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $365,200 Reconstruction of 6700 Block of East Grand Boulevard from Huntington Avenue to Brentwood Avenue, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $500,000 Reconstruction of 6800 Block of East Grand Boulevard from Brentwood Avenue to Center Grand Boulevard, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $500,000 Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Guilford Lane from Waverly Avenue to Road to Nichols Road, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $860,100 Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Kingsbury Lane from Pennsylvania Avenue to Bedford Drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $855,850 Reconstruction of 7100 Block of Nichols Road from Wilshire Boulevard to Guilford Lane, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $132,000 Reconstruction of 6800 Block of Trenton Road from Belford Avenue to Tedford Way, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $492,150 Reconstruction of 1500/1400 Block of Bedford Drive from Brentwood Avenue to 6500 Block of West Grand Boulevard, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,104,650
The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:
(SEAL) SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE I, E. PETER HOFFMAN, JR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM AS FOLLOWS: 1. Under and by virtue of Section 27, Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution and the Statutes of the State of Oklahoma, and the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and acts complementary, supplementary, and enacted pursuant thereto, and Resolution dated November 3, 2014, of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, authorizing the calling of an election for the purposes hereinafter set forth, as adopted and approved by the Council of said City on November 3, 2014, I, the undersigned Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, do hereby call a special City-wide election and give notice thereof to be held in the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on January 13, 2015, for the purpose of submitting to the registered, qualified voters of said City the following Propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 (STREETS) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its registered bonds in the sum of Thirteen Million Dollars ($13,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets and sidewalks, including as necessary, related engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, drainage, equipment, and intersection improvements, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?
Constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets, sidewalks and appurtenant facilities, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic controlimprovements and devices, equipment, engineering and expenses of the bond issue. $1,021,860 Proposition No. 2 (Water System): Project Description 1. 2.
Construct, provide and install enhanced water treatment system. Construct, drill, re-drill, rehabilitate and equip new and existing water wells, including as necessary, related collection lines, well sites and well site improvements including access roads, well houses, fencing, easements, water rights, related facilities, and engineering.
Improvement, rehabilitation and repair of the City’s water system, including water lines, water well collection lines and water wells, water system equipment, utility and paving repair and relocation, easement acquisition, engineering and expenses of the bond issue.
Project Description 1.
Project Description
Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000) to provide funds for the purpose of repairing, rehabilitating and improving the City’s sanitary sewer system, to include as necessary, utility and paving repair and relocation, and engineering, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? PROPOSITION NO. 4 (FIRE) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Four Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,050,000) to provide funds for the purposes of renovating, expanding, repairing, improving, furnishing and equipping the existing fire station at 6407 Avondale Drive; constructing, furnishing and equipping a new fire training tower facility at the City’s Public Works Complex; purchasing and equipping a new fire engine and a new fire ladder truck; and other fire department improvements and equipment; all to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? PROPOSITION NO. 5 (TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of acquiring and installing technology improvements, facilities and equipment to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? PROPOSITION NO. 6 (PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS) Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping the City’s Public Works Complex and facilities, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? PROPOSITION NO. 7
$1,150,000
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2. 3. 4.
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Repair, rehabilitate and improve approximately 9,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering, and expenses of the bond issue.
(WATER SYSTEM)
PROPOSITION NO. 3
$2,900,000
Proposition No. 3 (Sanitary Sewer System):
Proposition No. 4 (Fire):
(SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM)
$2,500,000
The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Six Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,550,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving, rehabilitating, repairing and equipping the City’s water system, including new and rehabilitated water wells and water lines, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?
Costs
$1,600,000
Costs
Renovate, expand, repair, improve, furnish and equip the existing fire station at 6407 Avondale Drive, which may include related design and engineering, site improvements, parking, drainage, fencing, landscaping, demolition, site acquisition, infrastructure, utilities and expenses of the bond issue. Construct, furnish and equip a new fire training tower facility at the City’s Public Works Complex, which may include related design and engineering, site improvements, parking, drainage, fencing, landscaping, demolition, site acquisition, infrastructure, utilities, and expenses of the bond issue. Purchase and equip a new fire engine. Purchase and equip a new fire ladder truck.
$2,100,000 $620,000 $450,000 $750,000
The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Construction, installation and equipping of a fire hydrant pad in Grand Blvd Park, which may include related design and engineering, and other fire department improvements and equipment; and, expenses of the bond issue.
$130,000
Proposition No. 5 (Technology Improvements): Project Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Costs
Acquire and install computer server system. Acquire and install meter reading tower. Acquire and install video surveillance systems and related wireless infrastructure. Acquire and install new antennas on water towers. Implement website improvements. Acquire and install electric generator for Town Hall.
$200,000 $100,000 $285,000 $75,000 $110,000 $90,000
Balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Technology improvements; and expenses of the bond issue.
$140,000
Proposition No. 6 (Public Works Facility Improvements): Project Description 1. 2. 3. 4.
Costs
Acquire and install Department of Environmental Quality security compliance improvements, which may include fencing and video surveillance equipment. Design, construct and equip covered storage facilities for city vehicles and equipment. Design, construct, install and equip partially covered, paved staging yard for vehicles, equipment and materials. Design and construct wash bay for city vehicles and equipment.
$100,000 $100,000 $400,000 $300,000
Balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Construct, install and equip a fuel tank canopy, and other improvements for the City’s Public Works Complex along with design; and, expenses of the bond issue.
$100,000
Proposition No. 7 (Parks): Project Description 1. 2. 3.
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Improve and equip Grand Boulevard Park, including related design, engineering and expenses of the bond issue. Acquire and install water fountain in Kite Park. Acquire and install dog waste stations city-wide.
$510,000 $5,000 $5,000
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Uptown 23rd District welcomes Cole Uptown 23rd District Association is pleased to announce Riley Cole as its new Executive Director. As Uptown 23rd begins its implementation as a Business Improvement District, Riley’s leadership will be the driving force for district management and community development in the district. Uptown 23rd Board of Directors President, JB Schuelein said, 'The Uptown board is excited to have Riley lead our team. A lot of good things are happening in Uptown and with her experience, she is well qualified to meet the challenges of our emerging commercial district." Riley is an Oklaho-
ma City native. After graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership Studies, she went on to work as the Events Coordinator for Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership. Her experience includes event planning, community development, marketing, social media strategy and more. Riley is honored to join the Uptown 23rd community. “Uptown 23rd has been my second home for many years. I’m excited to walk alongside its community and contribute to its ongoing growth and revival of the vibrant corridor” Riley Cole, Executive
Director, Uptown 23rd. Uptown 23rd District Association was established in 2012 to further the revitalization of one of Oklahoma City’s busiest corridors, NW 23rd Street, a premier business and entertainment district. Uptown 23rd is notable for its architecturally significant landmarks that include the historic Tower Theatre, the Gold Dome, The Rise, and Oklahoma City University. Uptown stretches from Broadway to Penn along NW 23rd Street and is home to dozens of locally-owned businesses. For more information, visit Uptown23rd.com.
Fun classes/events to beat the winter blues Myriad Botanical Gardens serves up a variety of options in February to help beat the winter doldrums. A hearty assortment for a healthy lifestyle is available, including educationally fun classes for youth and adults and entertainment offerings. Whether you’re looking to beat cabin fever with rejuvenating yoga, wanting to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Pig, or learn from an energetic couple how they plan, grow and harvest organic produce, there's something for you at the Gardens! • Feb. 8 Lunar New Year: Year of the Pig Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Gardens with free music, face painting and fun for the entire family. The Gardens will have lion dancers, festive décor, crafts for the kids, cultural presen-
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NOTICE Acquire and install trail lights in parks. Acquire and install city-wide trash receptacles. Improve and equip Davis Park, including related design and engineering.
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Precinct 550099, at All Souls Episcopal Church, 6404 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma Precinct 550100, at All Souls Episcopal Church, 6404 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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Precinct 550102, at Christ The King Church Atrium, 8005 Dorset Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma,
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Changing the Course of OKC
Precinct 550116, at Santa Fe Family Life Center, 6300 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Notice is given that on the 21 day of February, 2019, at 2:00 PM, of said day, I offered said property for sale at the Oklahoma County Courthouse Annex Building, 320 Robert S. Kerr, Room 101, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell, with appraisement, for cash, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, all that certain real estate in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, to-wit:
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1. Purchase police vehicles and related equipment, along with expenses of the bond issue. $500,000 4. That only the registered, qualified voters of the City of Nichols HillsiH, Oklahoma, may vote upon the Propositions set forth above. 5. The polls for said special election shall be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and shall remain open continuously until and be closed at 7:00 o’clock p.m.; and that absentee ballots will be authorized in connection with the conduct of the said special election as provided by law. 6. The special election to be held on February 12, 2019, shall be held at the same places and in the same manner prescribed by law for conducting county and state elections and the number and locations of the polling places and the persons who shall conduct said election shall be provided by the Oklahoma County Election Board, all as respectively designated and prescribed by the county election board for Oklahoma County, in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma. 7. The officers conducting said election shall also act as counters and certify the results thereof as required by law. 8. Unless otherwise prescribed by the Election Board of Oklahoma County, the number and location of the polling places for said election shall be as follows:
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Daniel Haney You have been sued in Oklahoma County District Court by Petitioner Brittany Sutton in Oklahoma County Case No. FD-2018-2813 and you must respond to her Petition on or before the 13 day of March, 2019, or the Petitioner will be awarded a dissolution of marriage, all personal property currently in her possession including but not limited to all bank accounts in her name only, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, the Fidelity 401k account, (last four digits of account number 9974), Petitioner will pay all debts in her name only. Respondent will be awarded all property currently in his possession and pay all debts in his name only.
Precinct 550196, at Mayfair Baptist Church, 2715 NW 50th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Proceeds benefit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.
WITNESS my hand as Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and the Seal of said City, both affixed hereto in said City on November 28, 2018. /E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor (SEAL) ATTEST:
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/Kristi Hort City Clerk STATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA
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LOT FIVE (5), IN BLOCK TWENTY-ONE (21) IN CASADY HILLS 2ND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE, OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF;
I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Special Election Proclamation for the purpose therein set out adopted by the governing body of said municipality and Transcript of Proceedings of said governing body at a special meeting thereof held on the date therein set out, insofar as the same relates to the introduction, reading and adoption thereof as the same appear of record in my office.
subject to unpaid taxes, advancements by Plaintiff for taxes, insurance premiums, and expenses necessary for the preservation of the subject property, if any, said property having been duly appraised at $90,000. Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order Of Sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2018-5057, entitled Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Rex Peterson, Spouse, if any, of Rex Peterson, Jane Doe, as Occupant of the Premises, John Doe, as Occupant of the Premises, and United
Notice of the Special Meeting of the governing body of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma setting forth the date, time and place of the meeting having been given in writing to the clerk of said municipality 48 hours prior to such meeting at 1:30 o’clock pm on November 21, 2018 Notice, and public notice of this meeting, setting forth the date, time, place and agenda was posted by posting on the City’s Internet website (www.nicholshills.net) the date, time, place and agenda for the meeting in accordance with Section 3106.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and was posted at the place of this meeting in prominent view and open to the public twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days each week at 11:25 o’clock am, on the 28th day of November, 2018, each being twenty-four (24) hours or more prior to this meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and State designated legal holidays (as attached hereto), all in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Further, as required by 25 O.S. Supp 2018 § 311A(9)(b), the City made the notice of a public meeting available to the public in the principal office of the public body (6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma) during normal business hours at least twenty–four (24) hours prior to the meeting. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City on November 28, 2018. /Kristi Hort City Clerk (SEAL)
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Spotlight on Education
Bishop McGuinness: Forming a ‘Person for Others’ Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, founded in 1950, is a college preparatory organization of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, providing a Catholic secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. The teachings of the church permeate the school’s spiritual, academic and social life, forming a “Person for Others.” An education from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is available to students regardless of ethnic origin, religious preference or socioeconomic background. The college preparatory model allows students to choose from an extensive curriculum of over 130 courses, including 21 AP classes and 12 Pre-AP courses. Individualized academic plans, along with an
Bishop McGuinness Principal David Morton visits with students on the school’s Oklahoma City campus.
11:1 student teacher ratio, provide an opportunity for reflection and growth and
help the student build a foundation that develops their understanding of
themselves in high school, their responsibility to their community, and recognizes
the gift of every single student at Bishop McGuinness. In developing the whole person, there are many extracurricular activities available to students. Clubs and organizations provide opportunities for service, spiritual development, outreach and intellectual development. Athletics also play an important role in our community as students learn to balance their academics and spirituality with participation on a sports team. Additionally, all graduates are required to complete 90 hours of community service prior to graduation. The school community is dedicated to the development of the whole person, and faith and values are integrated into all aspects of learning, living and service to others. For more information, please visit www.bmchs.org.
Everybody is somebody and all live for God at Christ the King Christ the King School was founded in the fall of 1949. Father Charles A. Buswell, the first pastor of Christ the King Church, was a key figure in the establishment of the school. The school began in a rented four-room framed cottage at 2320 Elmwood. It was the home for Sister Marie Louis George and Sister Mary Paul Sauber, as well as classrooms for 72 students in Kindergarten and the first 4 grades.
On Oct. 15, 1949 new classrooms officially opened along with a temporary chapel. By 1954 the school encompassed all eight grades and the enrollment had increased to 362. In the first years of operation, the school was run by the Benedictine Sisters. A convent was completed to house them and in 1969 they were replaced by the Adorers of the Precious Blood. This was one of many teaching
changes that would be taking place at Christ the King School. Lay teachers were hired due to the increase in student enrollment and the decrease in the number of Sisters in education. This brought about a sense of family throughout the school and parish and allowed members of the parish to become more involved in the school. The school facility has changed a great deal since its start in a cottage. In the
1960’s the building had grown to include a gym and additional rooms. Reverend Charles Conley, who came to Christ the King in June of 1960, helped instigate changes to the school building. After a successful campaign drive led by Father Joseph Ross throughout the mid 90s, Christ the King School become a much larger school. There are two classes for each grade level and junior high is now
departmentalized. The main building now consisted of 23 classrooms which include a state-of-theart science lab, an art room, a foreign language room, a music room and a computer lab. The inviting library is now in the center of the school and one of the first things you see when you walk in the front door of the building. It is a constant reminder to students of how important reading is. The Bridge to Grey-
stone campaign, envisioned by our Pastor, Father Richard Stansberry in 2010-11, was a great move forward and provided for a new junior high building which opened in August 2012 and featured five large classrooms spaces, a combination classroom and updated Science Lab, as well as a room for the After Care program and a practice gym and office suite. The playground was See CTK, Page B11
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Spotlight on Education
St. Eugene Catholic School Eagles ‘take flight’ When Bishop Victor Reed ordered the formation of The Catholic School of St. Eugene in 1959, it opened its doors to a small but enthusiastic group of students. Today, St. Eugene retains that same spirit of faith, dedication, and service by encouraging a larger flock of young St. Eugene Eagles to soar and discover their unlimited potential. Located in the heart of The Village, St. Eugene excels in nurturing the growth of every child and fostering a love of learning, love of family
St. Eugene students are wellrounded, participating in enriching opportunities ranging from Technology and Lego Clubs to the environmentally-focused Green Team to numerous athletics and the arts.
and love of Christ. Opportunities to engage in real life experiences, such as working or observing the garden, bring that natural sense of curiosity to the forefront.
The tone of the learning environment is set in preschool with purposeful play and invitations to learn. Growing into grade school, students develop critical thinking skills
through a multitude of STEM and handson activities that are meaningful, enjoyable and challenging. St. Eugene middle school students participate in a rigorous academic program
that prepares them for success in high school and beyond. They also spend time exploring a wide variety of interests through the middle school elective program. St. Eugene students are well-rounded, participating in enriching opportunities ranging from Technology and Lego Clubs to the environmentally-focused Green Team to numerous athletics and the arts. The school has a unique service curriculum, SALT (Serve, Appreciate, Love, Teach), that engages students
of all ages in learning about the world around them, giving them the opportunity to serve others throughout the school year. The decision to give your child the gift of a Catholic education is personal, and often achieved through sacrifice. St. Eugene offers financial aid and transfer student allowances. To find out more and to schedule a tour, contact the Eagle Ambassador: eagleinfo@steugeneschool. org. Visit www.steugeneschool.org for more information.
SWOSU boasts one of the most diverse selections of academic college course options and the university is top rated in affordability.
SWOSU called one of Oklahoma’s best universities By any measure, Southwestern Oklahoma State University with campus locations in Weatherford and Sayre is considered by many to be the home of one of Oklahoma’s best universities. SWOSU boasts one of the most diverse selections of academic college course options and the university is top rated in affordability. As always, SWOSU is dedicated to providing its students with a quality education while preparing them for the career of their dreams. • SWOSU is known for its quality programs. The university has 14 nationally-accredited academic programs — most among all Oklahoma regional universities. • SWOSU has a nationallyknown College of Pharmacy, great teacher education programs, School of Business, allied health programs, nursing and engineering technology programs. • SWOSU has the feel of a traditional campus in a relatively
small city…..many activities/events always going on at SWOSU. • SWOSU is very accessible…. located on I-40, less than one hour west of the Oklahoma City metro area and which is convenient for commuters and traditional students. • SWOSU has students from all 77 Oklahoma counties, 39 different states and 35 countries. • SWOSU is affordable…. if you look at how SWOSU compares across the nation to colleges that are similar in size and mission, it costs almost $3,000 less per academic year to attend SWOSU. • SWOSU is home to the impressive Pioneer Cellular Event Center, which features a variety of activities including concerts, conferences, trade shows, athletic events, tournaments and more. The center also serves as home for the SWOSU men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball squad.
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Heritage Hall offers much more Notable offerings at Heritage Hall include: • 16 AP courses • Peer leadership and cross-age learning programs • Daily foreign language instruction, beginning in Heritage Hall is celebrating 50 years of learning, leadership and service.
HALL From Page B2 With 18 (6A) OSSAA state championships in debate, Heritage Hall is also home to the most successful, active debate program in the state. Heritage Hall debaters attend OSSAA-sanctioned Oklahoma tournaments, as well as tournaments around the country at prestigious universities and nationally recognized high schools. In the past 10 years, nine HH debaters have qualified for the Tournament of Champions, the most prestigious tournament on the national circuit. Guided by the School’s motto – TO LEARN • TO LEAD • TO SERVE – Heritage Hall is committed to provide students the tools for success at every stage of a lifelong, educational journey. Rising fifth through eighth grade students and their parents are invited to attend a special Middle School Discovery Day at Heritage Hall on Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:30-2:30 pm. to discover life as a Charger through hands-on activities and fun. Student guests will collaborate with current Middle School students and participate in short, “fan favorite” lessons with Heritage Hall teachers. To register and learn more, visit www.heritagehall.com/discovery or call the admission office at 749-3002.
CTK From Page B9 moved to the area west of the new building and surrounded by a decorative wrought iron The former junior high classrooms were remodeled into four large classrooms for our preschool programs. We now have a total of 29 classroom spaces. Over the years Christ the King School has changed and grown, but the expectations for students have stayed constant. Our school motto is more than a mere plaque for the wall, it permeates the entire building. Created by former Principal Sr. Diane Traffas, it states, Christ the King School is where everybody is somebody and all live for God. From the Christ the King Catholic School website, www.ckschool.com.
CCS From Page B3 direction of a highly qualified staff, 65 percent of whom hold an advanced degree. Ninth through 12th grade students have a vast range of course offerings and activities and the opportunity to learn in cutting edge science, computer, and language labs as well as through the CCS 1-to-1 digital technology program. Additional CCS Upper School courses and activities include: • STEM, robotics, digital media, and introduction to engineering • Vocal music, band, orchestra, theatre arts, and visual arts • Cross examination and Lincoln Douglas debate • Academic and Scholastic teams • Leadership courses and yearbook • 19 different AP course opportunities, including the first private school in Oklahoma to offer the AP Capstone Diploma beginning in the fall of 2019 • OSSAA sanctioned athletics in football, basketball, soccer, baseball, wrestling, cheer, tennis, golf, track and field, cross country, volleyball, and softball The 53 graduates comprising the CCS Class of 2018 averaged a score of 26.4 on the ACT and a GPA of 3.7 and included 22 Oklahoma Academic Scholars and 7 All State Recipients. Upon graduation, CCS Seniors were offered an average total of scholarships of $75,000 per student and upper school students overall earned more than 400 college credit hours through concurrent enrollment opportunities during the 2017-2018 school year. As a debt-free school, CCS maintains its focus on students by offering strong academic programs through a diverse and highly educated staff. CCS also offers tuition assistance for qualifying students with approximately 20 percent of students currently receiving financial support. CCS is proud to partner with parents and church in the development of Christ-centered servant leaders who are academically and spiritually prepared for college and life.
preschool • Daily physical education instruction • Summer at The Hall program: enrichment, academic, and athletic camps • Two full-time college counselors
• After-school activities, clubs, and service learning opportunities • Premiere athletic facilities and 14 sports offerings for students (grades 7-12) • $2 million annual financial aid budget
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