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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 25 • Two Sections • 20 Pages • October 25, 2019
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In sole interview, Hoenig tells of Vietnam experiences By James Woodward Special to OKC FRIDAY Most everyone has a family member or friend who served in the armed services during wartime overseas. These veterans seldom talk about their experiences unless it is with another combat veteran. Petty Officer Vince Hoenig never told his ex-wife, Cyndy, in all the years they were
married. In fact, for 50 years, he did not discuss his Vietnam experiences, until writer James Woodward asked him for an interview. That is when his family finally learned about his experience and his Bronze Star. Vince was attending OU back in 1966 and feared being drafted. He enlisted in the Navy Reserve. The Navy
allowed reserve members to finish college then serve two years of active duty. He signed up to be a “corpsman,” even though he didn’t know it was another word for a medic. He also learned, much to his surprise, that the Marines were part of the Navy. After corpsman school and six weeks of “hellish” basic training, at 23-years-old in 1968, he received orders to go to
Vietnam and join the Second Battalion 9th Marines as a Navy corpsman. His mom and dad shipped him goodies from Nichols Hills Drug Store and he wrote frequent letters home. At first, he wrote about what a beautiful county Vietnam was and had three months without seeing any action. See HOENIG, Page 2
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Village Animal League seeks donations to improve shelter By Ashley Haley Staff Writer
Governor’s Mansion, the Civic Center (formerly known as the Municipal Auditorium), the magnificent Skirvin Hotel, and golf and country clubs. “But sadly, due to changing times and aging issues, the time has come for closing,” Hall said. “However, the club is proud that from that first year of meetings until the closing luncheon celebration held in October 2019, the 100th year of the club’s existence acknowledged 773 meetings, with membership peaking at 808 members in 1951.” Each month, in Edward A. MacDowell’s honor, the Oklahoma City club chapter has featured Oklahoma artists
The Village Animal League (VAL), a group of residents who help maintain the city’s animal shelter, is now accepting donations for an animal shelter improvement project to update the facility. Since the group first formed in August, it has teamed up with general contractor Jim Abernathy to make improvements to the shelter including a new floor plan layout, kennel floors and a roof. Abernathy discussed estimated project costs and donations at the city council meeting. He said the project is estimated to cost $93,993, but over half of the estimated cost has been covered through donations. “Our goal is to make the facility better,” he said. “We were able to secure $47,700.” VAL is looking to fund the remainder of the project, which is estimated to be $46,293. City manager Bruce Stone said if the city decides to work with VAL and adopt the project, it’s possible the city could use $28,000 left over from another budgeted project and money from the general fund if it’s available. But, he said he needs to conduct more research regarding the budget and city ordinances. The new proposed design would also add bathing stations, industrial-grade animal facility flooring, which requires little maintenance and doesn’t absorb anything, LED
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Presidents of the MacDowell Club of Allied Arts, from left, Diane Laase, Sue Gabe, Jean Ann Coslett, Betty Estes, Karen Litsey, Doris Orahood and Skeeter Hall.
MacDowell Club ends 100-year run One hundred years of the MacDowell Club of Allied Arts of Oklahoma City was celebrated during its final luncheon at the Oklahoma City Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. This most nostalgic meeting included entertainment, archival memories, presentations, a toast and an elegant luncheon for the attendees. Oklahoma City Club Past President Skeeter Hall said the club was organized in honor of Edward A. MacDowell, a genius American composer and pianist of the Romantic Period (years 1830 – 1900). He was best known for his “Piano Concerto No. 2” and a popular short piece “To A Wild Rose” which has been and is being played to date
by millions of not only adults, but children in schools and events. He has been labeled by many as the greatest composer America has produced. Not only was he a writer, but books have been written exclusively about him and his life. This Oklahoma City chapter began with an enrollment of 27 members on Feb. 7, 1920, Hall said, and by May 1920 (only three months later), membership was at 127. “As the club quickly grew, it became recognized as one of Oklahoma City’s most prestigious social clubs with exciting goals,” she said. Meetings were held in exciting locations, such as the
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OCU on Top 10 again
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OCU’s acclaimed musical theatre department performs “Music Man.”
Oklahoma City University has been named to Playbill’s Top 10 most represented universities on Broadway for the second consecutive year. The honor comes from having the most alumni performing on Broadway for 2019.
OCU joined the ranks of New York University, Carnegie Mellon and Juilliard. Oklahoma City University is the only university in the middle of America included on the list. See OCU, Page 2
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OCU From Page 1 The only other school west of the Mississippi included on the honor roll is the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, with campuses in New York and Los Angeles. Other than the conservatories on the list, OCU has the smallest enrollment of the Top 10.
CLUB From Page 1 bringing a wide range of unbelievable outstanding creative talent. Hall said the artists included professional leaders such as orchestra conductors, violinists, jazz groups, painters, artists, sculptors, a ventriloquist, harpists, composers of music, poetry and books, guitarists, clarinetists, bassoonists, pianists, architects, singers of pop music to blues to country, to opera; etc. — the list is endless.
With approximately 3,400 students, Oklahoma City University is the smallest four-year, liberal arts university of the Top 10 most represented on Broadway. Oklahoma City University’s Wanda L. Bass School of Music, School of Theatre, and the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment are consistently ranked as three of the nation’s top performing arts programs. The university specializes in training “triple threats”
who graduate ready for employment as singers, dancers and actors. OCU pioneered American dance in higher education as the first university to offer degrees in tap, jazz, and music theater dance. OCU alumni have been recognized with Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards and OCU alumnae Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara are two of Broadway’s leading stars.
“Over the past 100 years, it was not unusual for these artists to have performed or studied all over the world – from Oklahoma City’s own OKC Philharmonic to the Juilliard School of Music to Madison Square Gardens, to Europe and countless other locations,” Hall said. The MacDowell Allied Arts Club of Oklahoma City also has honored Edward and his wife Marian MacDowell by encouraging and inspiring high school graduates in their creative work in the arts. This was accomplished by selecting students for scholarship awards as they progressed on to college. “The students ultimately chosen each year for this award entertained the club at an annual gala coffee and club members were delighted to listen and get to know the students,” Hall said. But there is yet another facet of this club and the main reason of its creation – involvement in the MacDowell Colony at Peterborough, N.H. The colony was originally comprised of 60 beautiful wooded acres in the mountains and was organized by Marian MacDowell, Edward’s wife, after the early death of her hus-
band. “To fulfill his dream, this former home in the woods would be redirected to become a 6- to 8week sanctuary and retreat for artists to develop their skills in the quiet of their own cottage all day, with literally no interruptions,” Hall said. About six cottages were originally set up and food and supplies were provided daily. She said the close of the day would find the artists regrouped and enjoying each other with dinner in a great hall and retiring for a good night’s rest. Former President Grover Cleveland, Andrew Carnegie and J. Pierpont Morgan created a fund in Edward’s honor and made the idea a reality. Marian traveled across the country educating groups on selecting and funding artists and sending them to the colony to develop their skills. Marian came to Oklahoma City often to attend the meetings and visit with her good friend, Mrs. Floyd Reeves Bull. Bull was also an early president of the club and worked with Hyla Florence Long (the first president) who encouraged the establishment of the club in Oklahoma City. Marian worked tire-
lessly for the colony until she died at age 99. Her artistic program grew and flourished, and Oklahoma City has been one of the most successful clubs in the nation. Now, the colony consists of 600 beautiful acres nestled in the trees which harbors 32 oneperson studios, none within sight nor sound of each other. About 8,300 artists have been given time and space there to date, including winners of Pulitzer Prizes, National Book Awards, Tony Awards, Grammys, Oscars, etc. Many artists describe their time at the colony as a turning point in their creative career. Over the years, the Oklahoma City Club awarded MacDowell Colony Fellowships to 26 Oklahoma artists. The Oklahoma City Club also sent financial support to the colony over the years, and Marian MacDowell was always faithful to express her genuine appreciation, Hall said. The history of the MacDowell Club, photographs, newspaper clippings, personal letters and other memorabilia have been placed in the archives of the University of Central Oklahoma Library. “This was a club welldeserving of a good rest,” Hall said.
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helicopter pilots for their “nerves of steel.” At every evacuation one Marine would take and return fire while the others loaded on the chopper. One time the helicopter took off so fast, Vince had to grab and hang on to the skid until the others could pull him aboard. Command ordered Vince’s 30-man unit into Laos, a supposedly neutral country. Hidden in the foliage, they observed multiple, empty heavy trucks driving into Laos. They mined the road and when the vehicles returned loaded with munitions and supplies, it “was like the Fourth of July.” The unit called to be evacuated, and command said: “We don’t know you are there in a neutral county country engaging in illegal activity.” They had to fight their way out carrying the dead and wounded on their backs. Vince earned a Bronze Star for “distinguishing himself by the outstanding performance of his duties, volunteering to evacuate a seriously wounded Marine, performing sur-
gery to save another man’s life, and steadfastly providing aid to injured Marines under continuous fire.” Vince’s tour of duty ended in 1969. He came home and went on a cross-country road trip with several of his old buddies and ended up at Woodstock. He joined the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and finished college at Oklahoma City University, earning a business degree. He joined Mass Mutual as a financial advisor and he has stayed with them for 45 years. His parents saved extensive scrapbooks of letters and photos, but he had never looked at them since returning from the war over 50 years ago. He lost many soldier friends during the war, several of them dying in his arms. He never talked about it with his family. He never wanted to visit the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. He came home, married, had children, became a civic and arts leader in the community and never told his story until Woodward called him for an interview.
From Page 1 Then he was assigned to Quang Tri Province. Sixman patrols of four highly trained marines, a radioman, and a corpsman would be sent out every night to patrol the perimeter for enemy fighters. Torrential rain and sweltering heat made it a miserable duty. Malaria, carried by the mosquitos, threatened the health of all the men. It was Vince’s responsibility to give them foultasting, blue, antibiotic pills every day. They were throwing them away. He said many of them were hoping to get the disease and be sent to a hospital ship to recover. Vince transferred one Marine from the group. No one heard from him, so Vince lied to his patrol and said the man had contracted malaria and died. They all started taking their pills daily. Vince admired the
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OKIE to host photo exhibit
Hefner receives Medal 4 Mettle Robert Hefner was honored by the Oklahoma chapter of Medals 4 Mettle, a national organization which recognizes individuals who show grit and courage in personal battles. Medals awarded are donated by marathon and triathlon winners from across America. Robert is persevering through stage IV cancer and blessed with an amazing team at OU’s Stephenson Cancer Center. His original diagnosis was grim but he is actually beating this very aggressive form of cancer and making the medical community pay attention with his additional fenbendazole supplement to the chemotherapy.
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The Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE) in partnership with the Oklahoma Arts Council is set to present a black and white Israeli photographic exhibit by photographer Paul Margolis at the UCO Boathouse. On Opening Night, Thursday, Nov. 7, there will be a sip and see [ART] beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Israeli wine and savory nosh. Margolis will present an artist storyboard that offers a glimpse into his journey through the Holy Land, capturing the spirit of everyday Israeli life. At the close of his presentation, Margolis will entertain questions from the audience about his methodology and
Robert Hefner receives a Medal 4 Mettle from Karl Ahlgren, Oklahoma tri-athlete and president of the Oklahoma Chapter.
SHELTER From Page 1 lighting and a system where the animals can go outside independently. “We care about these dogs and we want them to be in a good environment,” Abernathy said. “I realize it’s
not hundreds and hundreds of dogs like Oklahoma City, but we want our dogs here to have the same benefits in a good facility as any other dog.” To donate to the Village Animal League animal shelter improvement project, contact VAL organizer Cheryl Steckler at 405-922-6542 or Jim Abernathy Construction.
inspiration for the series. “Israel Impressions” will be on display through Jan. 7 and the UCO Boathouse anticipates a high volume of foot traffic through the holiday season, estimating close to 1,000 viewers. For more than 25 years, OKIE has captured the pioneering spirit, shared values, and parallel histories of Oklahoma and Israel. OKIE focuses on four main initiatives: agriculture,
culture, education and commerce that work to promote goodwill and understanding, foster people-to-people exchange and create lucrative partnerships while advancing Israeli technologies that enhance the quality of life for millions around the world. For more information about OKIE and its broad spectrum of programming, visit www.okisraelexchange.com.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 8 PREVIEW: DEER CREEK AT PUTNAM CITY • 7 P.M. FRIDAY
Possible playoff stretch starts for Antlers at PCO By Jason Jewell Sports Editor It’s a simple formula for the Deer Creek football team to reach the playoffs for the first time since move up to Class 6A, Division 2. The Antlers need to win their final three games, starting this Friday at Putnam City, to earn a berth in the postseason. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Putnam City Stadium. “We need to win our next three to have a
shot at the playoffs,” Antlers coach Wade Standley said. “We’ve had a rash of injuries but our team has continued to persevere.” At the low point, seven starters missed at least one game. “We’re getting many of them back for the last few weeks,” Standley told FRIDAY. No. 8 Deer Creek is 3-4 overall and currently sits at sixth in District 6AII-1 at 1-3. The Antlers suffered a 27-14 loss to Midwest City last Thursday at home.
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Quarterback Gavin Houska returned to throw a 3-yard TD pass to Logan Ward for the only offensive touchdown. Putnam City (1-6 overall) is one spot behind the Antlers at seventh in the district with a 1-3 mark. The Pirates had a tough night in a 56-0 loss to Del City last week. Despite their opponents record, Deer Creek isn’t taking this game lightly. “They are an athletic team,” Standley said. “They’ve strug-
WEEK 8 SCHEDULE Friday, October 25 St. Stephens/Andrews at Casady OK Christian Academy at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at Putnam City Kingfisher at Heritage Hall John Marshall at Mannford McGuinness at Piedmont Blackwell at Mount St Mary PC North at Moore Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
gled a little this season, but we have to be ready to go. We can’t take any game (in this district) lightly.” Along with Houska,
the Antlers are getting solid offensive production from tailbacks Tyler Travis and LeMorris Davis. Tyler Ward has also
played well at tight end, the coach said, and also serves as the team’s place kicker and punter. His season-long kick is a 55yard field goal and nailed the game-winner against Lawton in Week 5 action. On defense, leading tackler Dylan Diaz has returned to his linebacker spot. Safety Elijah Allen has played well of late, according to Standley, and returned an interception 6 yards for a TD against Midwest City.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 7 SPOTLIGHT: BEARS 52, ROCKETS 7
John Marshall runs over Mount St. Mary By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Scoring three touchdowns on just four offensive plays, John Marshall cruised to a 52-7 victory over Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary last Thursday night at historic Taft Stadium. “In a game like this, it just comes down to
us and how we’re playing,” coach Aso Pogi said after the game. “I was very pleased with how consistently we played at a high level.” Star receiver Tim Stephens accounted for four touchdowns to lead the Bears (6-1, 13 District 3A-1). The senior returned two punts for 49 and 90 yards to go along with 49- and 28-yard touchdown catches from quarterback Jalen Shells. “Tim is a special player,” Pogi said. “One of the big differences with him is that he’s a relentless worker. He prides himself on being the fastest
- Photos by Terry Harris
John Marshall’s Tim Stephens (2) scores one of his four touchdowns against Mount St. Mary last Thursday night at Taft Stadium.
runner on our team. Tailback Elian Morales also got in the end zone twice for 3A No. 6 John Marshall. He ran for a 44-
John Marshall’s Quintin Cole (41) brings down Mount St. Mary’s Jackson Conroe during Thursday’s game.
yard touchdown to open the game and added a 39-yard run in the third quarter. Shells also ran for a 39-yard TD, while reserve tailback Quintin Cole rumbled 9 yards for a score. Several reserves saw some playing time. “It’s huge for any of our younger players to get on the field,” Pogi said. “They get a chance to carry some of the load for us.” Mount St. Mary (16, 0-4) scored in the third quarter on a 28yard pass from quarterback Luke Wagner to Cooper Glass.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 7 ROUNDUP
Chargers blank Bridge Creek Heritage Hall’s offense had another big night as the 3A No. 1 Chargers rolled to a 59-0 win at Bridge Creek on Thursday. Quarterback Jackson Jobe and receiver Phillip Smitherman scored three touchdowns each for the Hall (6-0, 4-0 District 3A-1). Jobe tossed two TD passes of 95 and 5 yards to Smitherman and a 22-yarder to Joe Washington II. Smitherman also caught a 70-yard TD from Robert Mbroh. IRISH RUN OVER LAWTON IKE McGuinness continued its perfect district season with a 52-28 victory over Lawton Eisenhower last Thursday at Pribil Stadium. Quarterback Luke Tarman accounted for five touchdowns in leading the 5A No. 1 Irish (6-1, 4-0 5A-2). Tarman threw four TD passes, including two to Dominic Richardson for 71 and 7 yards, along with a pair of 52-yarders to Cole Timber and
Aaron Beck. PANTHERS CLIP NORMAN NORTH After playing to a 21-21 tie in the first half, PC North pulled away in the third quarter to claim a 4121 win over Norman North last Thursday at Panther Stadium. Quarterback Riley Powell, along with tailbacks Kielen Scott and Zach Dortch accounted for two touchdowns each for the 6A-I No. 7 Panthers (6-1, 3-1 6AI-2).
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Powell tossed a TD pass to L.B. Reeves and ran for another score. Scott rushed for two touchdowns, while Dortch had 72 yards on 8 carries and two TDs. KNIGHTS TOP CAPITOL HILL Jumping out to an early lead, Crossings Christian cruised to a 43-7 road win against Capitol Hill last Thursday night at Speegle Stadium. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
WEEK 7 DISTRICT STANDINGS District 6AI-2 Team 1. Owasso 2. PC North 3. Mustang
Dist All 4-0 7-0 3-1 6-1 3-1 5-2
4. Moore 5. T. Union 6. N. North 7. Ed. North 8. Southmoore
3-1 2-2 1-3 0-4 0-4
4-3 3-4 1-6 1-6 0-7
District 6AII-1 Team Dist All 1. Stillwater 4-0 7-0 2. Del City 4-0 6-1 3. Midwest City 3-1 4-3
4. Choctaw 5. Lawton 6. Deer Crek 7. Putnam City 8. PC West
2-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 0-4
4-3 4-3 3-4 1-6 0-7
District 5A-2 Team 1. McGuinness 2. Piedmont 3. Carl Albert
Dist All 4-0 6-1 4-0 6-1 3-1 6-1
4. Woodward 5. Guthrie 6. Lawton Eis. 7. Northwest 8. Guymon
3-1 1-3 1-3 0-4 0-4
4-3 2-5 1-6 2-5 0-7
District 3A-1 Team Dist All 1. Heritage Hall 4-0 6-0 2. Perkins 3-1 6-1 3. J. Marshall 3-1 6-1
4. Kingfisher 5. Mannford 6. B. Creek 7. Blackwell 8. M. St. Mary
3-1 2-2 1-3 0-4 0-4
4-3 2-5 2-5 1-6 1-6
District A-3 Team 1. MInco 2. Cashion 3. Crossings
4. C. Heritage 5. Watonga 6. Crescent 7. OCA
Dist 4-0 3-0 3-1
All 8-0 6-0 5-3
1-2 1-2 1-4 0-4
5-2 4-3 2-5 1-6
Source: The Oklahoman
Memorial downs Antlers in quarters Hailey Evans went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning and added another RBI for the Antlers (27-10). Shayleigh Odom also went deep for a solo home run in the third inning, while Teri Ritz was 2-for-2
Both the Heritage Hall cross country teams, along with the Crossings Christian girls and Harding Charter Prep boys, qualified for the Class 3A and 4A state meets this Saturday. Harding Prep competes in the 4A boys’ race, starting at 9:45 a.m. at Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech in Shawnee. The Chargers squads join Crossings Christian qualifier Robbie Yarbrough in the 3A field. The girls’ race starts at 3:30 p.m. followed by the boys at 4:15 p.m. EAGLES FINISH 4TH AT REGIONAL With three runners in the top 20, the Harding Prep boys finished fourth in a 4A regional last Saturday in Enid. Ryan McLaughlin paced the Eagles with a fifth-place finish, completing the 5-kilometer course at Oklahoma Bible Academy in 17:14.8. Trevor Witherspoon
and Nathan Veal claimed 14th and 16th places, respectively, while Israel Ibanez came in 27th, Juan Villalobos was 28th and Jose Armendariz
cracked the top 15, including Ella Frey and Daylee Mayo. Crossings Christian also had two runners make the top 30 with Olivia Rouse finishing
5A, 6A regional meets set for Saturday in Norman Five Fridayland schools begin their journey to a state championship with Class 6A and 5A regionals this Saturday in Norman. Deer Creek and PC North compete in 6A, while McGuinness, Mount St. Mary and John Marshall are in the 5A meets. The 6A girls race starts at 10 a.m. with the boys to follow at 10:45 p.m. The 5A races are set for noon and 12:45 p.m.
was 39th place. In the 3A regional, also at OBA, the Heritage Hall girls claimed fifth and the boys placed sixth in the team standings. The Crossings girls, meanwhile, finished seventh at the meet. Helen Park paced the Charger girls with a third-place finish, covering the 2-mile course in 12:52.3. Two other Chargers
in 19th and Carley Atchley in 26th place. The Heritage Hall boys were led by Hayden Schraad in 23rd place and Dylan Mayo in 41st place. Crossings Christian’s Yarbrough cracked the top 30 in 26th place. ANTLERS SWEEP COAC TITLES Story continued at okcfriday.com.
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
Kelley outlasts Irish in 5A semis
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
After watching Edmond Memorial plate four runners in the first inning, the Deer Creek softball team never was able to catch up in a 9-3 loss to the Bulldogs in the Class 6A quarterfinals at the Ballfields at Firelake in Shawnee.
Chargers, Eagle boys, Knight girls run to state
and Caitlyn Wells had a single. Wells also allowed four runs on four hits and two walks over 21/3 innings to take the pitching loss. Ritz worked 4-2/3 innings with three strikeouts and surrendering five runs on six hits. – By Jason Jewell
McGuinness will miss out on another trip to the Class 5A state volleyball finals after losing to Tulsa Kelley in the semifinals last Monday at Catoosa. The second-seeded Irish (33-6) lost the first set but rebounded for 25-22 and 25-23 wins in the second and third sets, respectively. No. 3 Kelley then held McGuinness
to less than 20 points in a 25-19 loss in third set followed by a 15-10 setback in the final frame. The Irish cruised to a 3-0 sweep over seventh-seed Cascia Hall in the quarterfinals. Also in 5A, Mount St. Mary suffered a 30 loss to top-seeded Victory Christian in the quarterfinals on Monday. The Rockets finished the season
with a 26-13 record. ED. MEMORIAL SWEEPS ANTLERS Sixth-seeded Deer Creek saw its season end with a 3-0 loss to No. 3 Edmond North in the 6A quarterfinals on Monday in Claremore. The Antlers posted a 25-8 record for the 2019 season. – By Jason Jewell
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CALENDAR EVENTS FUNDRAISERS
Oct. 26 • Monsters & Margaritas
The Monsters & Margaritas costume party is back for a second year. This adult costume party and fundraiser is from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Dunlap Codding community space in Film Row. Freaks, ghouls and fantastic fiends will enjoy delectable bites, dizzying drinks, mal' odious tunes, and a graveyard stocked with carnival games and treats. Tickets are limited to 150 and are expected to sell out. Single tickets are $50, couple's tickets are $85 and VIP tickets are $100. For more information go to monstersmargaritas. com.
THEATRE/FILM
Nov. 7 • Ezra Duo
The Ezra Duo, a classical ensemble, featuring violinist Jacob Clewell and pianist Sasha BultIto, will perform at the inaugural Ignite! Master Artists Series, a free community concert in the beautiful Harding Performance Auditorium at 7 p.m. Seating is general admission and free; however, seats are limited and guests must reserve tickets for this event through Eventbrite.
Nov. 15 • True Grit
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers visitors an insiders look at both True Grit films in the new exhibition Two Grits - A Peek Behind the Eyepatch, through May 10, 2020. The exhibition is a must-see for all John Wayne fans and admirers of the American West.
Oct. 26 • Spooky Pooch Parade
Grab your costume and bring your dog to the Spooky Pooch Parade on the Devon Lawn from 3-4 p.m. Enjoy spooky music by DJ Brian Smith with muttradio.com, a performance by OKC Disc Dogs and the parade of pooches. Special guest judges, Cruella de Ville and Captain Hook will present prizes to the best and most creatively dressed pooches. Bring the family and participate or watch from the sidelines. Spectators welcome. Costume Contest Categories: Best Human and Dog Costume, Best Movie Character/Reference, Best Food Costume and Most Creative. $5 member dog/$10 nonmember dog. Register at oklahomacity botanicalgardens.com.
Nov. 12 • Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
The spirit of Antonio Vivaldi will live on in Armstrong Auditorium when the spectacular violinist Daniel Hope pays homage to Four Seasons and leads the Zurich Chamber Orchestra on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. More details at armstrongauditorium.org.
THIS WEEKEND
Oct. 25 • Monster Ball
Oklahoma City Ballet Associate Board hosts an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dancing in the Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center.
Oct. 26 • ArtSpace Workshop
Artist Emma Difani will help kids print their own Halloween mask with different textures in the studio for ages 8 and up. It might be a little messy, but the results will be amazing. Kids can come with a monster or animal in mind or just wing it from 1-4 p.m. at Artspace at Untitled. $50 per person. Go to 1ne3.org for details and tickets.
Oct. 26-27 • Haunt the Zoo
This Halloween, experience something new as
you Haunt the Zoo! The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is excited to host the 36th annual Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, Oklahoma’s premier Halloween event. Bigger and better than ever, Haunt the Zoo provides a unique opportunity for families to connect with wildlife as they trick-or-treat through the Zoo during the day. Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Also at the Zoo, Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, Oklahoma’s largest Halloween party for adults 21+.
Through Oct. 31 • Feeding Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Food Banks invite the public to participate in the second half of the annual Feeding Oklahoma Drive. The month-long drive benefits both the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Oklahoma is the fifth hungriest state in the nation. All donations are tax deductible and will assist the Oklahoma Food Banks and their community-based partner agencies. For more information or to sign up to participate in the drive, visit feedingoklahoma.org.
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ishop McGuinness graduate Bryan Beasley returned to Oklahoma earlier this fall to direct a short film called The Battle of Honey Creek. This historical short film recounts the events that took place during Oklahoma’s largest Civil War engagement. The filming took place at the original Honey Springs battle site, located just north of what is now Checotah, Oklahoma. This historical reenactment documentary will be part of an immersive experience at The Battle of Honey Springs Visitor’s Center. The film will interact with the museum exhibit. And, it will air at a future date as a stand-alone short on PBS. The Battle of Honey Springs took place on July 17, 1863, and was the largest confrontation between Union and Confederate forces in the area. It was an important victory for Union forces in their efforts to gain control of the Indian Territory. And, it was unique in that Native Americans made up the majority of soldiers on both the Union and Confederate sides. This is the third film that Beasley has directed for the Oklahoma Historical Soci-
ety. Their first collaboration was Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family in 2008. Spanning from the 1860’s through today, the film offered up the history of the Houser/Haozous family as a way to explore the incarceration of the Apache people, growth brought on by freedom, and a family’s personal expression of these experiences through art led by Allan Houser. In 2014, Beasley directed the film The Quiet Philanthropist: The Edith Gaylord Story. That film told the inspiring story of Edith Gaylord, from her role as a ground breaking journalist in the 1940’s male dominated newspaper business, to her devotion to philanthropy later in life for the arts and downtrodden. Beasley has been in the film and television business for more than two decades. He studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, earning a Bachelor degree in Film & Television, before heading to Los Angeles. Once in Hollywood, Beasley made
a name for himself photographing famous actors and musicians, including Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, William Shatner Alice Cooper, and Ozzy Osborne. Beasley made his first short film, Electric Man, in 1995. Since then, he has accumulated 26 directing credits, including multiple television episodes for series like The Super Man; award shows specials for the Golden Gods Awards, Loudwire Awards, and Alternative Press Awards; celebrity roasts for famous musicians like Dee Snider of Twisted Sister; several short films; and, insightful documentaries like #140 Characters: A Documentary about Twitter and Not Such a Bad Guy: Conversations with Dabney Coleman. Beasley is a proud Oklahoman and enjoys coming back home to film. For The Battle of Honey Creek, Beasley hired fellow Bishop McGuinness graduates Jon Roman and Jaime Roman to produce the project and hired twenty-three local film crew members and a nearly all-local cast. Be sure to check out the film if you visit Honey Creek and lookout for the film’s debut on OETA.
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Adopters needed for Putnam City CareShare Christmas program The Putnam City Schools Foundation is asking community members to adopt disadvantaged children for Christmas this year through the CareShare program. Since 1982, CareShare has been providing gifts for Putnam City children in need. Each year, between 350 and 400 families (1,000 to 1,100 children) receive assistance from CareShare to ensure their children have presents to unwrap Christmas morning. Families are identified by
school counselors and CareShare volunteers match them with community groups, religious organizations, businesses, PTOs and individuals to fulfill their Christmas wish lists. Volunteer and Putnam City alumni Erin Brewer is coordinating the program. “We expect the need to grow this year, but we can only serve as many children as we have people to adopt them,” said Brewer. Those interested in adopting can sign-up at pcf4kids.org/
christmas. Registrants may choose how many children they wish to help. The deadline to register is Nov. 1. Adopters are then given a list of the child’s needs, wants and sizes by midNovember. Typically the amount spent per child is $75 to $100 and only new items are accepted. Donors deliver the gifts directly to the school. Monetary contributions in support of the program are welcome and can be made online
at pcf4kids.org. Gifts should be designated for CareShare/ Penny’s Closet. Donations may also be mailed to the Foundation at 5401 NW 40th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73122. Putnam City Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are tax deductible. For more information contact putnamcitycareshare@g mail.com or call the Foundation office at (405) 495-5200.
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Hall celebrates ‘TropicHall’ Homecoming by Saif Salim
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arlier this month, Heritage Hall celebrated its “TropicHall” homecoming with a festive week of activities, including Upper School dress up days and class competitions and an all-school assembly. On Monday, Upper School students embraced trends from decades past with elaborate hairstyles and an abundance of denim. Class competitions kicked off with hilarious cup stacking and donut on a string challenges. The fun continued Tuesday with friends coordinating their outfits for Dynamic Duo Day, resulting in a hodgepodge of famous
2019 Heritage Hall Homecoming Court: seniors Jagger Ables, Camryn Fulkerson, Eddie Cook, Caytie Ross, Phillip Smitherman, Candy Yuan, Max Baetz, Drue Taylor, Brink Hall, Mary Kate Magness; kindergartners Jack Ehret, Isabel Saak, Evie Gillum, and Christian Williams.
pairings. A game of Don’t forget the Lyrics ended in a fierce standoff between the seniors and juniors, with the latter prevailing. It was a sea of color on Thursday as students dressed in their class colors gathered outside the Upper School for an epic tugof-war contest eventually won by the seniors. On Friday, Chargers
of all ages were treated to the always popular Lip Sync performances during the allschool assembly. That evening, prior to the football game, seniors Phillip Smitherman and Candy Yuan were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. To the delight of Charger fans, Heritage Hall then went on to win its homecoming matchup with John Marshall by a
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ilm Production as a class is now in its second year at Putnam City North. “In film production, we learn to make a film from the beginning to end. Students come up with concepts and ideas, and write scripts to produce a film they’re proud of,” film production teacher Mary Beth Henson said. Film is a wonderful opportunity for students to expand their creativity and act upon their imagination. “I hope my students will learn how to be more creative and learn how to process film making,” Henson said. “If they want to get into film, or even if they don’t, they take away the process of developing an idea to implement a final product, which is going to really help them in a lot of different avenues in life.” There’s more to film than just setting up a camera and pressing the record button. “I want to learn more about what goes into the lighting of a film, the background of it,” junior Maya Fry said. “It’s the little things you never really notice that play an important role in a storyline, but the audience would never notice until they went back and looked at it and became more intrigued with the art behind it all,” sophomore Ty Hamilton said. Most students enjoy seeing their ideas come to life. “I love making storyboards and turning them into films.,” junior Maya Fry said. “I also
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PANTHER PROGRESS hope that one day I can produce several films that I will be proud of and be able show off.” There are many different roles to produce just one film and everyone finds a place where they fit in and are most comfortable. “Everybody has the things they’re good at,” Hamilton said. “Some people are better at writing scripts, some are better with the acting portion of it.”
“Others are great with storyboards and angles, but all in all everyone is just supportive and that’s what I love most about this class.” All of the students love that they’ve found a family that they fit in with. “I live for the community aspect because we’re all just big nerds and know what each other is talking about 99 percent of the time, which is a nice change,” junior Joe Moore said. Film Production is a really powerful outlet for students who are looking to further their talents in fine arts, looking for a place to fit in, making new friends or just having a good time.
score of 50-14. On Saturday, Upper School students dressed as mermaids, pirates, and in other “TropicHall” costumes culminated the week with a spectacular dance sponsored by Heritage Hall’s Student Council. With that, another homecoming has come and gone, but the unforgettable memories will live on!
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ongratulations to Lilly Pham for being selected as Student of the Month for October. Lilly was chosen by faculty for her leadership and dedication to the school as well as her academic achievements. • Bishop McGuinness celebrated homecoming last week. Here is the 2019 Homecoming court: Ella Con-
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don, Chris Nguyen, Laura Cunningham, Grayson Russell, Maddie Edwards, Zach Schmidt, Katelyn Fitzgerald, Jacob Marino, Sunni
Foster, Grant Davis, Sydney Salomon, Luke Bannister, Sterling Senner, Dane Farris, Riley Ufolla, Evan Ille and crowner Brynden Walker. Sunni Foster was crowned the 2019 Senior Homecoming Queen. She was crowned by Bryden Walker and Cassidy Potter. See IRISH, Page 12
The 2019 Homecoming Court included Ella Condon and Chris Nguyen, Laura Cunningham and Grayson Russell, Maddie Edwards and Zach Schmit, Katelyn Fitzgerald and Jacob Marino, Queen Sunni Foster and Grant Davis, Sydney Salomon and Luke Bannister, Sterling Senner and Dane Farris, Riley Ufolla and Evan Ille, and Crowner Brynden Walker.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
M EMBER OF ON THIS OKC FRIDAY EDITORIAL OPINION PAGE: We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
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n John Grisham’s new novel The Guardians, Vicki Gourley founded the Guardian Ministries with her own money. (Yes, it’s this Vicki Gourley.) “She works fifteen hours a day, trying to free the innocent.” No, I don’t know John Grisham. However, I do know Bob Nelon. He’s the reason I am in the book. Bob served on the Community Literacy Center board with me for years and succeeded me as president. He is a lawyer with Hall Estill. He worked with John Grisham when Grisham needed an Oklahoma lawyer after writing the book, The Innocent Man. Bob served as the honorary chairman of Private Reserve this year. He called on his long-
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com time friend John Grisham to come to the event or make a donation to the auction. Grisham could not come, but he donated a set of his novels, autographed. And, most importantly, a character in The Guardians, which he was still writing. It sold for a sizeable donation, and Dick Sias gave it to me.
All Grisham had said was the character would not be the hero, but he/she would not be a scumbag either. I eagerly awaited the October 15th release date and had pre-ordered 15 books. Grabbing up a book, I started reading, and there I was beginning on Page 14. There are further descriptions of “Vicki’ and her life, later on in the novel. Grisham was incredibly generous with his donation. I love Grisham’s novels. The whole nation and world craves his books. There is nothing Mr. Grisham cannot accomplish. It is an honor to be in his new book. If you want to bring your copy by the OKC FRIDAY office, I’ll be happy to autograph it.
Picking the right people Picking the right people to serve on boards and commission important to move the state forward. As leader of the Oklahoma Senate, I have the tremendous responsibility of making appoint-
ments to many state agencies, boards, and commissions. Most recently, I announced the appointment of Rick Nagel, managing partner of Acorn Growth Companies, to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). The JNC is an incredibly important commission as it selects the pool of candidates from which the governor selects his or her appointments to the state court system. It’s incredibly important that the women and men considered by the governor for judicial appointments be immensely qualified to serve as wise and impartial jurists. I have full confidence that Rick will do a great job and bring a welcomed perspective to the JNC. Why do I take appointments to the JNC and other state boards and commissions so seriously? The founders of our great state dispersed power so that many state entities are not directly accountable to the people or their elected representatives like the governor and the Legislature. Instead, many of these agencies report to an unelected board or commission. Many fine Oklahomans serve on boards and commissions. I appreciate their service and time. But the reality is we elect a governor to serve as
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Cattle Baron’s Ball benefits Cancer Society One of the highlights of the fall season is the Cattle Baron’s Ball. Hosted by American Cancer Society of Oklahoma, the 17th annual event takes place Friday, Nov. 1 at the historic Farmer’s Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave, beginning at 7 p.m. “The Cattle Baron’s Ball is one of our most-anticipated events,” said Rachel Stratton, ACSOK’s community development manager. “In fact, some of our patrons call it ‘A Party with a Purpose!’ Because cancer touches us all, this allows us to come together for one evening and raise funds for
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folks living with cancer right here in Oklahoma.” Funds raised from Cattle Baron’s Ball support the ACSOK mission, helping provide cancer patients with free rides to treatment, free lodging, and life-saving cancer research. “We rely on the support and generosity of our fellow Oklahomans,” Stratton said. “We are out there every day, fighting the good fight and attacking cancer from every angle. Our neighbors battling cancer rely on us, so we hope everyone will join us for what promises to be another great evening of fun, food
• The Bishop McGuinness Volleyball team are the 2019 Class 5A Regional Champs! The team
and dancing.” Entertainment is by country band McKenzie’s Mill. Live auction items include a two-night stay at the Oilman’s Daughter Bed and Breakfast in Pawhuska; a private concert by McKenzie’s Mill, and a two-night stay for six people at Christopher Creek Winery in Sonoma. Emcees for the evening will be KOCO-TV anchors Markie Martin and Maggie Carlo, and suggested attire is “Cowboy Chic.” Ticket information can be obtained by contact Stratton at Rachel.Stratton@cancer.org or by phone at 841-5817.
defeated Guymon last week to win the title. They will now head to state competition next week at Catoosa High
School! • Under the direction of Brett Young, the Bishop McGuinness Queens players will present the comedy “Legally Blonde” on Nov. 21 and 23 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Admission is $10. The cast includes Clare Jordan, Mallory Winfrey, Abi Miles, Ethan Silvernail, Amy SchoelenMinden, Julia Richard, Jacob Marino, Duncan Ille, Lexi Cunningham, Catie Leonard, Elizabeth Fankhauser and Blaine Teague. • Bishop McGuinness will be hosting and Open House Sunday, 1-3 p.m. for all prospective students and parents. Current eighth graders are encouraged to visit the campus during that time. The STS eighth grade placement exam will be on Oct. 26, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to noon. Students can register online at www.bmchs.org.
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Asleep at the Wheel performed during the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s 241 Wine Festival. A golf tournament followed the next day. The two events raised $670,000 to recruit new researchers for the organization. Tapping their toes to the country music are, above, Jim and Kathy Couch and Lana and David Lopez; and, below, Renee Bauman and Erin Hassen.
Above: Austin Manger and Jessica Stiles taste the wines and food offerings. At right: Aimee and David Harlow support the mission of OMRF.
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Above: Penny Voss, OMRF vice president of development, dances with her husband Russell. At right: OMRF President and CEO Stephen Prescott introduces the band. Below: Steve Emde, Barbara Butner, Ray Benson and Dr. Kay Goebel.
Above: Tsinena and John Thompson volunteer to help serve wines at 241. At right: Julie and Clay Cockrill.
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Art on Tap Each year, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art opens its doors for a beer and food tasting, Art on Tap. There is also live entertainment on the rooftop for patrons to enjoy against the skyline of downtown Oklahoma City. Above: Rob and Jennifer Allen and Will Bowers sample the beers. At right: Greg and Heidi Slinkard support the Museum of Art’s exhibits and programs. Ryan and Jenna McMullen are a stylish couple as they attend Art on Tap.
Above: Deanna Cardenas joins Judy Hatfield for an evening at the Museum of Art.
Above: From left, Christopher Lloyd, Erik Salazar, Terri Cooper and Phi Nguyen. At left; Joe Dorman with Candice Payne.
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News Nearly 250 people attended the YWCA OKC Wreath of Hope Ceremony event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s lineup of speakers were truly inspirational.
More than 100 Department of Human Services and other state employees, including DHS Director Justin Brown (center), hold a silent march across the Capitol complex in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 25, 2019, Page B5
A genuine — not plastic — offer of help By Daris Howard Columnist Wanda loved helping, but she especially loved doing it without people knowing. When a woman would have a baby, Wanda would sew a baby quilt, wrap it, and put it on the step of the new parents' home. If someone had surgery, she would make sure to leave some food by their door. She always had a magnificent garden and shared most of it with others who were out of work or for some other reason could use the food. She was always looking for some way to help. One day, the leader of her church congregation called her into his office. “Wanda,” he said, “I have always admired your yard and gardens. If you have looked around the church, you probably have noticed that the shrubs are quite overgrown and lackluster in their appearance. I was wondering if you would take on the assignment to spruce them up a bit. I'm not expecting you to do it alone, you can ask others to help, but I would really appreciate it if you could use your expertise to improve the church landscape.” Wanda had always felt she had somewhat of a green thumb and readily agreed. She didn’t think she really needed any help, either. She immediately set about trimming and fertilizing the shrubs. Trimmed shrubs don't look good at first, but it
wasn't long before they were filling out and were beautiful. She was pleased when she would hear people talk about the beautiful changes they were seeing in the church grounds. Being the person she was, she always wanted to go above and beyond the norm. She looked for other things she could do. She noticed that some of the shrubs were not getting enough water. She checked out the sprinklers and realized the water patterns the sprinklers sprayed were not hitting the shrubs just right. She went to a garden store, and they sold her the parts and tools she needed. Then they taught her how to make the adjustments. She worked until the sprinklers were perfect and she was soaked. When she finished that job, she realized there were indoor plants in the church and wondered if they also needed watering. She went in and felt the soil in each plant. The soil was extremely dry. She felt the plants looked okay, but they didn’t look near as good as the ones she took care of outside. She took it upon herself to handwater the indoor plants three times per week. As the weeks passed, the yards outside grew more beautiful. Wanda felt the plants inside did, too, but she wasn’t sure. But she kept watering them anyway. Then one day, she heard the church leader discussing the indoor plants with a parishioner.
“You know, I think these plants are looking tired and worn," the church leader said. “Perhaps we should get some new ones.” The parishioner nodded. “I’ll haul them away and purchase some replacements.” But when the parishioner went to lift the first plant, he couldn’t budge it. “This has got to be the heaviest plastic plant I have ever seen,” he said. Plastic plant? Wanda’s heart started to pound. Had she been watering plastic plants? She realized the reason the man couldn’t move the plant was because the sand in the plant’s pot was full of water — water she had put there. Wanda confessed what she had done, and it took all three of them to move the plant. When they did, they found the carpet beneath it was wet and mostly rotted away. Wanda felt horrible, but the church leader just smiled at her. “Wanda, don’t worry about it,” he said. “The carpets in the church needed replacement, anyway. We'll just move the date up a little.” Then he kindly looked her in the eye and said, “I would gladly replace the carpet or anything like it a dozen times over it if everyone in our congregation tried to help as much as you do.” Wanda smiled. She would continue to help. But she would be more careful not to water plastic plants next time.
October 25 Mary Denman Scott Hyde Danika LaRue Patti Marshall Paul T. Million, Jr. Chris Stehr October 26 Grace Affolder Jordan Braun Charles Coe Suzie Fentriss Jack Griffin Mike Hammond Alan Harbin Erwin Leland Keith Miskovsky Virginia Palmer Nicole Price Mary Richard Denise Wyatt October 27 Natalie Heim Barnes Jack Bernier Dean Blevins Jim George Pam Halley Blair Kelley Shawn LaRue Kathryn Leland JaNell Million Blake Nichols Karen Powell Allen Ridley Toby Walker October 28 Kim Fuller Angie Kamermayer Tori Lippert Stephanie Lowery Jordan Thompson Judy Thompson Austin Wade Leslie Waldrop
October 29 Megan Balyeat Oren Brown Nancy DeVore Tim Eaton Tim Francis Burns Hargis Dick Marshall Dallas Moore David Mueller Kristin Nicek Stephanie Reel Mark Schwartz Louann Stevens Marylee Strange October 30 Billy Albright Janet Burke William Forster Garrett M. Gee Becky Harvey Alex Neff Mark Olbert James Pickel Ann Richter Randy Splaingard June Stevens Clem Wehba October 31 Jan Barr Paul Belflower Dick Bell Jonathan Foster Susan Howard Jane Ann Jayroe Branden Kite Mark McCubbin Mark McCurdy Meredith Miers Troy Shelton Jerry Walker Cathey Welker Erin Yancy
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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 25, 2019, Page B6
People’s Choice Ballot
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Chamber to host birthday breakfast
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The Northwest OKC Chamber will host an 80th Birthday Celebration Coffee 7:30-9 a.m. on Wednesday, at Tinker Federal Credit Union, 4626 NW 39th Expressway. On Oct. 30, 1939 Bethany community leaders gathered in Fred Floyd's living room to discuss creating an independent organization dedicated to promoting the business interests of the area. They decided to form the Bethany Commercial Club, which received its Charter from the State of Oklahoma on Dec. 12, 1939. Over the last 80 years that organization, known today as the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber, has served businesses and the community with initiatives that strengthen the local economy and quality of life in the northwest metro. Chamber President and CEO Jill McCartney said there will be a number of fabulous door prizes, including gift cards from Outback Steakhouse, Aloha Shave Ice & Coffee Shoppe, and Nothing Bundt Cake; a radio advertising package from Bott Radio; an ad in OKC FRIDAY, car washes from Charlie's Car Wash; two echo dots, donated by MVP Insurance and LMRoss, Inc.; and more. “It’s our birthday and you get the presents,” she said. The chamber will serve birthday cake. “We're excited to give special recognition to all our $800 for 80 Champions, as well as those who've participated in our 80 for 80 Capital Fund Campaign,” McCartney said.
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ANN ACKERMAN CEO, Oklahoma Business Roundtable MO ANDERSON Co-Owner, Keller Williams Realty NANCY ANTHONY Pres., OKC Community Foundation MAJ. GEN. RITA ARAGON Gov.’s Liaison, Veterans Affairs CATHERINE ARMITAGE Director, Global Blood Fund SUE ANN ARNALL Lawyer, Arnall Family Foundation JARI ASKINS Chief Admin., State Court System JANET BARRESI 5th District Candidate CHRISTINE BERNEY VP, Comm. Relations, OKC Thunder STEPHANIE BICE OK Senator, 5th District Candidate HILARIE BLANEY Sr. VP, BancFirst KATY EVANS BOREN Pres./CEO, OKC Innovation District CHELSEY BRANHAM State Representative VICKI BEHENNA Exec. Dir., OK Innocence Project MARTHA BURGER President, Oklahoma City Univ. SUSAN CHAMBERS Physician, Volunteer SODY CLEMENTS Nichols Hills City Council JILL CASTILLA Pres./CEO, Citizens Bank HEATHER COYLE District Judge TERESA ROSE CROOK Exec.Dir., Comm. Foundation OK CATHY CUMMINGS Mayor, The Village LIZ EICKMAN Dir., Kirkpatrick Family Fund JEANETTE ELLIOTT EVP, Ackerman McQueen NANCY ELLIS Volunteer, Philanthropist CHRISTY EVEREST Philanthropist TRICIA EVEREST Attorney/Community Volunteer MARY FALLIN Former Governor of Oklahoma HILLARY FARRELL Vice Chairman, Ackerman McQueen MIKI FARRIS Exec. Dir., Infant Crisis Service KAY FLOYD State Senator, Democratic Leader JOSE FREEDE Philanthropist KELLY DYER FRY Publisher, The Oklahoman JANE JAYROE GAMBLE Author, Volunteer KIM GARRETT CEO, Palomar
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ANN FELTON GILLILAND CEO, Habitat for Humanity JOAN GILMORE Columnist, Journal Record NOMA GURICH OK Supreme Court Chief Justice DEBBY HAMPTON Pres./CEO, United Way of Cen. OK JoBETH HAMON OKC Councilwoman ANN HARGIS First Lady, OSU AIMEE HARLOW Community Volunteer JUDY HATFIELD Pres., Equity Commercial Real Estate CAROL HEFNER Community Volunteer KIM HENRY Exec. Dir., Sarkeys Foundation JOY HOFMEISTER State School Superintendent RACHEL HOLT COO,OK Office of Juvenile Affairs RHONDA HOOPER Pres./CEO, Jordan Associates KENDRA HORN 5th District, U.S. Representative JANE JENKINS Pres./CEO, Downtown OKC Inc. BRENDA JONES CEO., President, Jones PR YVONNE KAUGER OK Supreme Court Justice CATHY KEATING Community Volunteer LOU KERR Pres., Kerr Foundation JONNA KIRSCHNER SVP Econ. Develop., Chickasaw Nation JULIA KIRT State Senator ANN LACY Philanthropist CHARLOTTE LANKARD Columnist, The Oklahoman DONNA LAWRENCE Founder, OK Women’s Coalition JANE HAMM LERUM Owner, Joullian Winery JENEE NAIFEH LISTER Merrill Lynch Wealth Manager JUDY LOVE Founder, Love’s Travel Stops LOUISA McCUNE Exec. Dir., Kirkpatrick Found. STACY McDANIEL Pres., OK Cleats for Kids LIZ McLAUGHLIN Fields & Futures Co-Founder NATALIE MAI District Judge MARY MELON CEO, OKC Public Schools Found. DONNA MILLER CEO, Purse Power NIKKI NICE OKC Coucilwoman
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NICOLE MILLER State Representative CYNDI MUNSON State Representative DANA MURPHY Corporation Commissioner VALERIE NAIFEH Owner, Naifeh Fine Jewelry TERRY NEESE 5th District Candidate POLLY NICHOLS Community Volunteer DONNA NIGH Community Volunteer CATHY O’CONNOR CEO., Economic Devel. Alliance LESLIE OSBORN OK Labor Commissoner CYNDA OTTAWAY Lawyer, Crowe-Dun.,OKCMOA Pres. MARION PADEN Pres./CEO Leadership OK JANET PEERY CEO, YWCA Oklahoma City MARY POINTER Sr. VP, Frontier State Bank PAT POTTS Community Volunteer LESLIE RAINBOLT-FORBES Physician/Volunteer SHERRY RHODES VP Devel., St. Anthony Foundation MOLLY ROSS FUHRMAN Exec. Dir., Integris Mind & Body HEATHER ROSS Community Volunteer EDIE ROODMAN Exec. Dir., OK Israel Exchange JO ROWAN Dance Chairman, OCU MEG SALYER City Councilwoman CLAUDIA SAN PEDRO Pres., Sonic Corporation DEBORAH SENNER Pres./CEO, Allied Arts NATALIE SHIRLEY Pres./CEO National Cowboy Hall SALLY NICHOLS STARLING OKC Ballet Executive Committee SUZANNE SYMCOX EVP, First Fidelity Bank SARAH STITT Oklahoma First Lady LISA SYNAR Exec. Dir., OKC Beautiful MARNIE TAYLOR Pres/CEO, Center for Nonprofits TSINENA THOMPSON CEO, OK Lawyers for Children PENNY VOSS VP of Development, OMRF KARI WATKINS Exec. Dir., OKC Nat. Memorial PAIGE WILLIAMS SHEPHERD Dir. of Tourism, Chickasaw Nation CHRISTY ZELLEY Exec. Dir., Leadership OKC
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 25, 2019, Page B7
Friday Travels
FRIDAYlanders at the Met
The Met’s opening of Franco Zeffirelli’s production of Puccini’s Turandot raised the curtain on Act 2 with this lavish set and more than 100 on stage. Peter Gelb, General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, visits with patron Dick Sias in Gelb’s office at the performance of Porgy and Bess.
Headed to see the new production of Porgy and Bess at The Met are, from left, Gary and Carol Sander, Linda and Patrick Alexander, Vicki Gourley and Dick Sias.
Mary Jo Heath welcomes, from left, John Hilliard, Leona Mitchell and Dick Sias to the Metropolitan Opera Patrons dinner in New York City at The Met. During the Met opera season Heath is host for two to three live broadcasts per week on Metropolitan Opera Radio. She is a grad of Norman H.S. and Eastman School of Music.
The New York City Metropolitan Opera featured its new Porgy and Bess and Turandot for patrons weekend. Oklahoman Leona Mitchell, a featured soprano at The Met for 18 years, starred in productions of both operas. Leona traveled back to see the two operas with her OKC friends. A graduate of OCU, she now lives in Enid, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, October 25, 2019, Page B8