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Valerie Naifeh and New York jewelry designer Meira T. during the Heart Rhythm Institute’s Patron Party. A luncheon followed the next day. Pages B1 & B2
Cindy Ruffel, Rebecca Thompson, Diane Collier and Sallie Naylor attend the Alzheimer’s Association AWARE Luncheon. Page B3
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Thanksgiving Feast observed by Casady Lower School
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The Casady School primary division hosted its annual Thanksgiving feast. The pre-K and kindergarten classes participated and gobbled up various Thanksgiving treats such as homemade pumpkin bread and applesauce.
By Ashley Haley Staff Writer
From right: At right, Charlie Uger, Allyson Sebacher and Aarav Agrawal; lower right, clad in turkey hats are James McQuade, Saahas Komarina, Gabriel Friesen and Weston Reinersman; and below, Lillian Nyalala.
The Nichols Hills City Council approved an ordinance to reinstate the Nichols Hills Building Commission as a way of ensuring certain guidelines and requirements are met within the city. Starting Dec. 1, citizens who would like to build, move, demolish or design properties in the city will now be required to obtain Certifications of Approval from the building commission before applying for a permit to construct or reconstruct a main or secondary building. While mayor Steve Goetzinger said Nichols Hills had a building commission several years ago, it is something the city wanted to readopt. He said one of his main priorities was privacy
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Village seniors are pushing for their own park By Ashley Haley Staff Writer Elderly residents of The Village say they “are old’’ and don’t want the “carnival” of another children’s park. This declaration came as The Village City Council held a meeting with residents detailing a proposed Tax Increment Financing project, which includes a new park and town center. The TIF project, primarily focused on the corner of The Village near Hefner Road and Pennsylvania Avenue, is expected to provide new landscapes, traffic engineering and outdoor space built for relaxation and recreation. The design also includes new signage, a playground, art walk, dog park, walking See PARK, Page 3
Beijing. In keeping with the theme of “Shakespeare’s Comedies,” OCU students performed a review of some of the funniest scenes and monologues from numerous Shakespeare plays. Marsh directed “Clowns, Lovers, and Women in Pants” to explore a variety of roles. “Being asked to create a performance
See NHILLS, Page 3
It’s Christmas time in Oklahoma City! By Rose Lane Editor It’s Christmas time in our city and local performing troupes are making sure it is the most wonderful time of the year. Oklahoma City University’s American Spirit Dance Company is going “Home for the Holidays” and Lyric Theatre is continuing its “A Christmas Carol” tradition. Broadway star Max Von Essen is joing the OKC Philharmonic for its “The Christmas Show” and Canterbury Voices is performing “Messiah.” Also, the OKC Ballet is bringing “The Nutcracker” to life. Experience a holiday song and dance spectacular like no other with the American Spirit
OCU Theatre first, only American World Theatre Alliance member The Oklahoma City University School of Theatre is the first and only American school to become a member of the World Theatre Education Alliance based in Beijing, China. Dean Mark Parker, acting professor Lance Marsh and eight OCU theatre students attended the alliance’s International Theatre Festival at the Central Academy of Drama in
as he has received many calls regarding the solitude of single-story homes located next to two-story homes. “My first endeavor was issues with privacy,” Goetzinger said. “We need to make sure we’re thinking about the privacy of the neighbors in the adjacent homes.” Vice mayor Sody Clements said the city has been trying to establish new codes and regulations to keep up with current trends. She said she looks forward to having “expert eyes” to look at future plans. “A lot of people moved here 30 years ago because of the charm, character and tradition and I feel an obligation to those people more than an obligation to brand new builders,” Clements said.
from ‘Shakespeare’s Comedies’ is a wide and open-ended challenge, and left us with more questions than answers at first, the primary one being, ‘Which comedy shall we focus on,’” Marsh said. “In the end, we got greedy and decided to do some of the best bits from all of them.” Leading theatre
Dance Company during “Home for the Holidays.” This year’s performance features some of everyone’s favorite things. Christmas magic, dynamic rhythms and explosive choreography bring toy soldiers to life while fast-tapping feet and a very special guest, Tony the Pony, take the audience for an unforgettable sleigh ride. A favorite, the dancing squirrel, Chip, is back to share some holiday cheer. The Starettes will dance in brand new kicklines, while a breathtaking contemporary ballet features intricate partnering and a swingin’ jive number. Tickets for the performances are $29 for reserved seats and may be purchased online at okcu.edu/tickets by calling 208-5227. $18 tickets are
available for groups of 8 or more. Tickets can also be purchased at the Edith Kinney Gaylord Center Performing Arts Ticket Office, 2501 N Blackwelder, Monday-Friday, Noon to 4 p.m. No infants are permitted. Lap seating is not allowed and no booster seats will be provided. It is recommended but not required that children be ages 6 and up. Oklahoma’s favorite holiday tradition, Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol” returns in its 2019 edition to Oklahoma City’s Plaza District featuring joyous music, dazzling costumes and acclaimed Broadway actor Dirk Lumbard reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. See SHOWS, Page 8
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Dog of the Week This is Wednesday. She was rescued from All For One Rescue. Her humans are Kaity and Scott Sims. Wednesday spends her days barking at anything that moves. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
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Beaux Arts moms getting ready for the ball are, from left: Celina Harrison, Susan Silver, Wiley Hugos and Elaine DeGiusti.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: 2019 Beaux Arts Debutante Chairman Margo Ward and her Co-Chairman Aimee Harlow. The moms of the Debutantes and their escorts met for coffee to discuss the final details for Saturday’s ball and presentation.
Beaux Arts moms From left: Mary Jane Lauderdale, Lisa Gawey, Kim O’Connor, Debbie Downs and Theresa Bozalis. All proceeds from the Beaux Arts Ball benefit the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
OCU From Page 1 schools from Japan, Korea, Germany, Rus-
sia, Ukraine, Austria, England, China, Greece, Bulgaria, Spain and Poland are alliance members. Parker said that in
addition to the performance and masterclass opportunities, the festival served as an excellent networking opportunity for students. “They have created bonds with theatre peers all around the world,” he said. “There is no telling where those connections will lead over the course of their careers.” Parker and Marsh plan to return in 2020 for the alliance’s President’s Meeting and plan to take another group of students in 2021 to the next International Theatre Festival performance. Parker said that these activities are part of a broader OCU School of Theatre international experience. In the last 18 months, students have also studied abroad for a semester or for short courses, presented performances or attended conferences in Prague, Paris, England and Scotland. They also will be studying and performing in Cyprus this summer.
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FRIDAY in Kona
At a luau in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii are: From left, Evan McCormick (lawyer in OKC) and wife Kendall (nurse in OKC), Megan Cannon and her husband John Cannon (lawyer in OKC whose mother is a Nichols Hills resident), Chad Kelliher (lawyer in OKC) and wife Lauren (an attorney for OMES at state of Oklahoma), Shane Pate (Nichols Hills city manager) and is wife Kimberly (veterinarian at Nichols Hills Veterinary Clinic).
NHILLS From Page 1 Councilman Peter Hoffman mirrored their statements as he said adopting the new building commission is also about the quality of architecture in Nichols Hills. He said the city’s architecture should honor the past, but look to the future with quality, timelessness and better materials. City attorney Carla Sharpe said the building commission ordinance was created to pro-
PARK From Page 1 paths, foundation jets and much more. The design would also reduce the number of lanes located on Vineyard Boulevard to provide pedestrian paths away from street traffic. The proposed design is estimated at almost $9 million, according to the TIF design report on The Village website. While many residents are in favor of a new park, older residents are pushing for a senior park instead, saying that most people who live in the area are senior citizens. “You’re surrounded by retirement people all the way around you,” said one Bald Cypress Drive resident. “We’re all old. We want peace and serenity.’’ “We don’t want outsiders coming to our area. We want it left like it is,” Other citizens echoed his remarks, saying that The Village has a lot of parks already, which are usu-
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tect, preserve and enhance the environment by encouraging the highest standards in architectural and landscape design, as well as materials, workmanship and aesthetic. The commission is to set guidelines and establish a review process for applicants. The commission is made up of five members, two of whom are Nichols Hills residents, and two of whom are registered architects, landscape architects, urban planners, historic preservation consultants or engineers. One commissioner
ally utilized by people who live in the surrounding areas. Resident Allyson Collins said she moved to this area of The Village because she doesn’t have children and doesn’t want to attract them. “A more adult-oriented or senior-oriented park is fine,” she said. Suzi Adkins said the proposed plan encourages a carnival-like atmosphere with the addition of food truck stalls, playground and other amenities that might attract children. She said she loves the area and would like to see it kept nice. Residents want a park designed for senior citizens with “playground” equipment built to help improve health, balance and
must be a general building contractor. Commissioners serve one, two or three-year staggered terms. If three or more positions are vacant, the planning commission will serve as the building commission. Chairman John Lippert, Tori Raines, Larry Herzel, Sam Gresham and Rusty Caston make up the building commission. “I would like to thank each and every one of you all for being willing to do this. This is a great thing for our city,” Mayor Goetzinger said.
motor coordination skills, as well as cardiovascular health. The Village mayor Cathy Cummings said she loves the idea of a senior park, but the city is still in the early stages of planning. “We will be having a lot more meetings to discuss it,” she said. “We haven’t hired anybody to start construction and nothing is set in stone. There will be many more meetings.” The group of residents said they plan to form a committee to work with the city council on this project and address the needs of the older community. With many parks in the city dedicated to children and families, they feel it is their turn. The Village TIF Design Report can be
found on the city’s website at thevillageok.org.
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW
CLASS 5A SCHEDULE Friday, November 29 Semifinals
Irish, Chargers advance to semifinals Thanks to a pair of wins in the second round of the playoffs, the McGuinness and Heritage Hall football teams advanced to the semifinals this weekend. The fifth-ranked Irish (10-2) have a rematch with rival Tulsa-Bishop Kelley this Friday in Class 5A. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Western Heights High School. McGuinness rallied past Tulsa Edison, 4241, last week in the
quarterfinals, while Kelley cruised to a 287 win at Noble. In Week 2, the Irish cruised to a 44-14 win over the Comets at Pribil Stadium. Top-ranked Carl Albert gets another chance against Piedmont in the other 5A semifinal on Friday. The Titans suffered a 10-6 loss to the Wildcats in Week 5. Carl Albert rolled to a 38-7 win over McAlester in the quarterfinals, while
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Piedmont posted a 62-21 win at Coweta. In 3A, the defending champion Chargers (11-0) face off against Lincoln Christian in the semifinals this Friday at 7 p.m. at Cushing High School. Heritage Hall cruised to a 34-9 win over Stigler last Friday in the quarterfinals. Lincoln Christian also rolled to a 55-14 win over Kingfisher in their quarterfinal tilt.
Plainview and Verdigris face off on Friday in the other semifinal matchup at Noble. The Indians dominated Checotah in a 58-34 victory, and Verdigris outlasted Perkins, 42-28, in the quarterfinals. Semifinal winners advance to state championship games next Saturday at UCO in Edmond, with the 3A contest starting at 11 a.m. and 5A game following at 3:30 p.m.
at Western Heights
Tulsa Kelley vs. McGuinness, 1 p.m. Carl Albert vs. Piedmont, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Championship at UCO
Semifinal Winners, 3:30 p.m.
CLASS 3A SCHEDULE Friday, November 29 Semifinals at Cushing
Heritage Hall vs. Lincoln Christian, 7 p.m. at Noble
Plainview vs. Verdigris, 7 p.m. Championship Saturday, Dec. 7 at UCO
Semifinal Winners, 11 a.m.
FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP
Heritage Hall runs over Stigler in quarters Despite being outgained by nearly 150 yards, Heritage Hall forced four turnovers and two defensive touchdowns to claim a 34-9 win over Stigler last Friday night in the Class 3A quarterfinals. Gavin Freeman and Davis Duncan returned fumbles of 36 and 38 yards, respec-
tively, for touchdowns to help the No. 1 Chargers (11-0). Freeman also caught a 36-yard TD pass from quarterback Jackson Jobe, while Jobe added a 10-yard scoring run and Phillip Smitherman opened the game with a 12-yard touchdown. - Photo by Dewayne Jones, dewayne-jones.smugmug.com
McGuinness rallies past Tulsa Edison
Heritage Hall’s Hardy Bowers (11), Landon Lahodny (18), Colby Lewis (28) and Connor Keith (32) bring down Stigler’s Mason Peery in their game on Friday.
Trailing by 13 points in the fourth quarter, McGuinness scored twice in the final period to pull off a 42-41 victory at Tulsa Edison in the 5A quarterfinals on Friday night. Backup quarterback Evan Ille threw a 21yard touchdown pass
to Aaron Beck and plunged for a 3-yard TD run for what turned out to be the game-winning score to lead the Irish (10-2). Quarterback Luke Tarman and tailback Dominic Richardson accounted for two touchdowns each, with Tarman connecting
with Richardson for a 45-yard TD and both scoring on runs of 19 and 55 yards, respectively. Beck also added a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown as the McGuinness defense forced three INTs in the game.
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
OKC Knights too much for Eagles Falling behind early, the Harding Charter Prep boys basketball team suffered a 94-49 loss to the OKC Knights home school team last Friday night. Nate Jackson led a trio in dou-
ble figures with 12 points. Trey LaDay and Lawyer Rose netted 10 points each for the Eagles (1-3). Harding Prep earned its first win of the season for new coach Larry Simpson on Nov. 16, with a 32-26 decision over Santa Fe South. Gage Slovak scored a team-best 10 points. The Eagles host Douglass this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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Students
McGuinness canned food drive again a resounding success
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n behalf of all at Bishop McGuinness, Happy Thanksgiving! At McGuinness, students are thankful for many things around this time of year- especially the week-long break from school. The school is closed from Nov. 2529. However, things are as busy as they ever are around here, and as students prepare for the final stretch of the semester and finals, there are a myriad of activities and events to be involved in. • Over 30 junior and senior girls attended the Kairos retreat, taking place at Our Lady of Guadalupe camp. Helped by student and adult leaders, the girls grew closer to God and deepened their faith while having fun. The Boy’s Kairos takes place Dec. 5-8. • Thanksgiving break concluded the three-week long annual Canned Food Drive. All proceeds go towards the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which helps serve the 1 in 5 Oklahomans who struggle with hunger. At the time of writing, an impressive
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66,000 cans have been brought in by the McGuinness student body and faculty, and about 75 percent of the school participated in the drive. The Irish student council, led by senior Duncan Ille and junior Grace Engel, worked around the clock to make sure the school’s main charity event was organized and successful. • Nov. 15 marked the beginning of Class 5A high school football playoffs and the Irish got off to a good start. Playing at home, the team soundly defeated Ardmore 46-14. The Irish moved on to face Edison Prep high school in Tulsa, on Friday the 22nd. Junior John Lopez hopes that his team can go all the way. “We are taking it day by day, week by week, and I think if we work hard enough, we can get the gold ball,” he said. • The Irish Academic team performed very well at the Class
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Clare Jordan playing the lead role of Elle Woods during rehearsals this week for the play “Legally Blonde.”
4A Regional Championships. The team won the tournament and advanced to the Area Championship tournament two months from now. From there, the team hopes to advance to the State Championship in February. • The week before Thanksgiving marked
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the end of months of hard work from the Drama team, which put on the fall play, “Legally Blonde: the Musical,” an inspiring and fun story about a young woman’s selfdiscovery at Harvard Law School. The play was shown to the Catholic feeder schools and then officially performed at McGuinness. It was a great payoff for all involved, who had practiced for hours after school daily in order to have a top quality show.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS
Dec. 6-7 • Hip Hop Nutcracker
Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater presents this holiday favorite. Set to high-energy music with hip hop, contemporary and even tap moves, RACE’s Hip Hop Nutcracker tells the story of a young man who searches for something missing from his life, only to discover that "it” exists within himself. This uplifting production will leave audience members with a message of perseverance, family and holiday spirit. Individual tickets can be purchased for $20 online or $25 at the door.
Dec. 17 • Holiday Concert
OCCC will host the 35th anniversary performance of the popular Winter Solstice holiday music series by Windham Hill Records on Dec. 17. The live concert will feature record label founder and Grammy-winning guitarist Will Ackerman, as well as Grammy Award-nominated singer, fiddler and pianist Barbara Higbie and composer Todd Boston, with special guest cellist Mia Pixley. To purchase tickets, go online to tickets.occc. edu or call the OCCC Box Office.
FUNDRAISERS
Dec. 7 • Latkes, Vodkas & Lights Come celebrate the holiday spirit during a festive OKIE traditional fare + wine pairing dinner at the stunning home of Jackie and Jerry Bendorf. Sips and savory nosh at 6:30 p.m. with BBQ bites and beyond at 7:30
HOLIDAY
Nov. 29 • OKC Tree Lighting Festival,
Third Base Plaza at Bricktown Ballpark
Dec. 1 • ‘The Tempest,’
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Dec. 5-7 • ‘The Christmas Show,’ OKCPHIL at the Civic Center.
Dec. 5-8 • ‘Home for the Holidays,’ Kirkpatrick Auditorium at OCU.
Dec. 5-13 • Red Earth Treefest, OSU-OKC Student Center.
Dec. 7 • 1950s Rock n Roll, Auditorium at The Douglass.
Dec. 7 • Cowboy Christmas Parade, Stockyards City.
p.m. Buy tickets online at okisraelexchange. com.
FINALE 5K
Dec. 31 • Finale 5K
Arts Council Oklahoma City is pleased to offer you an awesome and healthy way to close out 2019. The Opening Night Finale 5K is at 3 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. It is family-friendly and costumes are encouraged. All runners will receive wristbands to Opening Night 2020 beginning at 7 p.m. Free refreshments, snacks and fun for the whole family with event entertainment provided by OKC Thunder from 2-3 p.m. More information about Opening Night and the Finale 5K is available at artscouncilokc.com/openingnight.
THIS WEEKEND
Dec. 3 • Piano Duo
The gifted husband-wife duo, Lomazov-Rackers, will perform Brahms’s majestic “Variations on a Theme by Haydn” and Lutoslawski’s vigorous "Paganini Variations,” and will show-
case Armstrong Auditorium’s two Hamburg Steinway pianos.
Dec. 1 • Dine Around
On Sunday, Dec. 1, Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund (OACF) commemorates World AIDS Day, showing support for people living with HIV and honoring those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. OACF partners with several popular Oklahoma City restaurants for a “Dine Around” event. Each participating restaurant will donate to OACF a portion of every meal served on Sunday. A full list of participating restaurants can be found at the OACF website, OKAIDSCareFund.com.
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deadCenter 2020 Vision Awards
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n the spring of 2000, filmmakers and brothers Jayson Floyd and Justan Floyd travelled to Muskogee, Oklahoma, for the inaugural Bare Bones Film Festival. Sharon Ray, a film producer, educator, and entrepreneur who had grown up splitting time between Muskogee and Los Angeles, launched the festival so that she and her husband could meet other filmmakers, share best practices, and increase their knowledge of the film industry. The Floyd brothers loved the festival. But they believed it could better serve the Oklahoma film community if it were based in Oklahoma City. So, the following June, they launched their own festival at the Oklahoma Contemporary space at the State Fair grounds. They called it deadCenter for its location in the deadCenter of the country and the deadCenter of the calendar year. That first year, most of the films were short films made in Oklahoma. The Floyd’s mother cooked hotdogs and set up concessions. But, the community of filmmakers that was created that first year established a solid foundation for the thriving, statewide film industry that exists today. Since its founding, deadCenter has grown into a year round nonprofit that leads free
film classes to 3,000 high school and technology center students each fall, offers continuing education seminars for working film professionals each quarter, and hosts Oklahoma’s largest film festival each June, bringing 35,000 people to downtown Oklahoma City from all 50 states and several foreign countries. Last year, deadCenter was selected as the Outstanding Arts & Cultural Nonprofit in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. In January, deadCenter is kicking off its 20th year as Oklahoma largest film organization. To celebrate, deadCenter is awarding four individuals with the 2020 Vision Award at deadCenter’s Glitter Ball Winter Formal on January 31. The 2020 Vision Award honors individuals whose vision and hard work have created opportunities for filmmakers from Oklahoma and beyond to share their work, improve their craft, develop connections and partnerships, and elevate the quality of storytelling coming out of our state. The 2020 Vision
Award honorees include Sharon Ray, founder and director of the Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma’s longest running film festival, and Jayson and Justan Floyd, the filmmaking brothers who founded the deadCenter Film Festival in 2001. Joining the festival founders as an honoree is Abby Kurin, Director of the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts, and Culture. Kurin was a long-time staff member of the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, launching the Buffalo Lounge program at Sundance and SXSW to introduce Oklahoma artists to a national stage. In Tulsa, Kurin runs Oklahoma’s only municipal office to promote the film industry, providing jobs for local filmmakers and attracting major studies to film in Tulsa, like the recent production from Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment. The 2020 Vision Awards will be presented at deadCenter’s Glitterball Winter Formal on January 31 at Factory Obscura in downtown Oklahoma City. Sponsorships for Glitterball and deadCenter are still available. Tickets will go on sale in December. For more information, please visit deadcenterfilm.org or email lance@deadcenterfilm.org.
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Downtown in December returns for 18th year Residents and visitors to downtown Oklahoma City can enjoy a collection of more than 30 holiday events and activities this winter thanks to Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership and Devon Energy. Downtown in December is back for its 18th year and is made possible through generous sponsorships from local businesses and organizations. Each holiday season, the Myriad Botanical Gardens transforms its seasonal plaza into the Devon Ice Rink. This signature attraction is returning for its ninth year and is open seven days a week at the corner of Robinson Ave. and Sheridan. Cruise down historic Automobile Alley for the district’s stunning light display of Lights On Broadway.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Devon Energy, Downtown in December and the Myriad Botanical Gardens present Saturdays with Santa this holiday season for one magical weekend Dec. 7-8. EMBARK is celebrating the OKC Streetcar’s first year of service with free rides on the Streetcars on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) through Jan. 5. On Saturday, Dec. 14, runners will prance through the streets of downtown OKC in the city’s most festive holiday race, the SandRidge Santa Run. The LifeShare WinterFest and Snow Tubing opens at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday, Nov. 29.
A spectacular Oklahoma holiday tradition returns with Lyric Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol presented by Devon Energy. Oklahoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker presented by Devon Energy returns to the Civic Center Music Hall Dec. 14-22. The Holiday Pop-Up Shops are returning to the Midtown district in downtown for their eighth year where visitors can shop at 34 Oklahoma-owned shops. Bring the pups and enjoy a petfriendly holiday fundraiser at A Dog Day in December on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Midtown Mutts Dog Park benefitting the Midtown Association.
Small Business Saturday celebrates the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to local merchants. The eighth annual Little Willie’s Triple Dog Dare, a stair-climbing athletic event in several downtown office towers, is Dec. 7 starting at 8 a.m. “Downtown in December continues to be a community tradition for residents and visitors alike,” said Mayor David Holt. “This year, getting around to all the events downtown will be easier than ever on the Oklahoma City Streetcar. I invite citizens to kick off the holiday season at the OKC Tree Lighting Festival this November, which will showcase a variety of talented performers from across our city.”
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language,” said Michael Baron, Lyric’s producing artistic director and director of this production. “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol has become a holiday tradition, now in its ninth year. We know it’s an important story to the community and is often the first live theatrical experience for many children.” In Dickens’ timeless tale, three magical ghosts whisk the miserly Scrooge away on an unforgettable adventure of transformation and redemption. Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, The Fezziwigs and a host of unforgettable characters spring to life in Lyric’s spectacular production sparking the holiday spirit in audiences of all ages. Performances are Nov. 29 through Dec. 24 at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16 St. Tickets are on sale now and start at just $25. To purchase tickets to the production, or for more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org, or call Lyric’s Box Office at 524-9312. Kick off the holiday season with an exciting new production of the OKCPHIL’s “The Christmas Show,” featuring Tony-, Drama Desk- and Outer Critics Circle-nominated Broadway star, Max Von Essen and featured performer Mandy Jiran. Bring the whole
NWOKC Annual Meeting and Holiday Luncheon Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rococo, Northpark Mall Come celebrate membership in the NWOKC Chamber! Join the chamber at our Annual Meeting and Christmas Luncheon as we wrap up 2019, vote in the 2020 Board of Directors, establish our amazing
family to enjoy heartwarming Christmas favorites including “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Sleigh Ride,” plus sacred pieces like “I Wonder as I Wander” and “Angels We Have Heard on High,” presented with dazzling production quality and excellent musicianship that is sure to delight. The Pops Chorale, the Mistletoes Dancers and Santa all add to this fun, theatrical experience. Arrive early to enjoy the hand bell choir or carolers in the lobby, have your photo taken in front of the three-story Christmas tree, a free family photo with Santa or take a fun selfie with the Holly Jolly character cutouts. This event truly offers something special for each member of your family. This year’s Christmas Show is sure to bring your family together through smiles, laughter and moments of sacred reflection. Tickets are available for Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday Dec. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $19 with group discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Call 842-5387 or go on line at www.okcphil.org/sant a, or www.okcciviccenter.com. The “Messiah,” George Frideric Handel’s most beloved
choral work, will feature Canterbury’s choir of over 160 community singers from across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, accompanied by an orchestra of 62 musicians from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The grandiose orchestral arrangement of “Messiah” by Sir Eugene Goossens will be used for this concert. Audiences in attendance will also enjoy a “Hallelujah Chorus” singalong at the end of the concert and a holiday reception in the lobby with cookies and a chance to meet Santa Claus. After the concert, patrons can enjoy a complimentary Holiday Cookie Reception hosted by the volunteer singers of Canterbury’s adult chorus in the Civic Center lobby. Mr. and Mrs. Claus and his elves will be on hand to meet any children in attendance. Prior to the concert, singers from Canterbury Youth Voices’ Moore Apprentice Choir, under the direction of Susan Pendergraft, will perform carols in the lobby of the theater. Canterbury Voices will perform “Messiah,” at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Civic Center Music Hall. Tickets start at $18, and can be purchased by visiting CanterburyOKC. com, or calling 232-7464. The beloved holiday classic, “The Nutcracker’’ is choreo-
volunteer teams and celebrate over delicious food. This year’s event will be at Rococo restaurant and should not be missed! RSVP by Dec. 10. Individual seats are $30. Annual Christmas Coffee Dec. 20, 8-9 a.m.
graphed by Artistic Director Robert Millsand remains true to the original libretto that premiered in 1892 at the Marinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will perform Tchaikovsky’s famous scores live at each performance. “The Waltz of the Snowflakes’ is magical for me, even after so many performances,” said Jo Lynne Jones, John Kilpatrick executive director of the Oklahoma City Ballet. “I love seeing the stage filled by the corps de ballet, the snow falling, the beautiful costumes and of course, the Tchaikovsky music. It’s all quite spellbinding!” “The Nutcracker” returns to the stage at the Civic Center Music Hall, Dec. 1422. Adding to the festivities, Nutcracker Tea will be held Dec. 21, 4- 6 p.m., in the Civic Center’s Meinders Hall of Mirrors. There’ll be sweets and treats, crafts and activities, photographs with dancers, a special performance and a chance for sponsors to meet all the friends from the Kingdom of Sweets. Single tickets for “The Nutcracker” may be purchased online at okcballet.org or by phone at 848-8637. Tickets are $20-75 and vary for students, seniors, and military.
First Bethany Bank and Trust 6500 NW 39th Expressway Celebrate this Season at our final Coffee of 2019! Join the chamber and First Bethany Bank and Trust as we catch up with friends, old and new with a light breakfast and festive holiday cheer. Guests are welcome and the event is free for everyone.
Religion
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Give thanks unto the Lord for He is good Below are Thanksgiving Bible Verses to help you focus your heart and mind on gratitude: 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with the cloud, 2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. Jeremiah 30:19 From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained. Nehemiah 12:46-47 For long ago, in the days of
David and Asaph, there had been directors for the musicians and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. So in the days of Zerubbabel and of Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the musicians and the gatekeepers. They also set aside the portion for the other Levites, and the Levites set aside the portion for the descendants of Aaron. Psalm 9:1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:16-17 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Psalm 107:8-9 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 95:2-3 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. 1 Corinthians 1:4-5 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way — with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge. 2 Corinthians 4:15-16 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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Hall of Fame is a spectacular evening The Oklahoma Hall of Fame inspires pride in our state by recognizing the accomplishments of those born here. An annual event since 1927, it is a grand evening where HOF members recognize the achievements of the new inductees. A diverse group from various fields, each has an inductor, who knows them well, to tell their story before they are introduced. Barry Switzer inducted J.C. Watts, Jr. Always funny with great stories, Coach told about riding in a parade in Eufala and J.C. being pointed out to him as a future quarterback for the University of Oklahoma. Coach recruited him, and J.C. earned the MVP award in back to back Orange Bowl games. After a career in the Canadian Football League, J.C. returned to Oklahoma and served for eight years as the youth pastor for Sunnylane Baptist Church in Del City before becoming the first African American elected to a statewide office,
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vicki@okcfriday.com when he ran for a seat on the Corporation Commission. From there, J.C. was elected as the 4th District Congressman to the United States House of Representatives, where he served for eight years. Watts started a private consulting business and became president of Mustang Equipment, the first African-American owned John Deere Dealership.. In 2020, J. C. will launch BNC dedicated solely to covering the unique perspective of African American communities. It has been quite a journey for a kid from Eufala, and he’s not through yet. His latest book is Dig Deep, 7 Truths to Finding the Strength Within. Christy Everest’s introduction of her oldest daughter, 2019 Inductee Tricia Everest, brought tears to my eyes. A lawyer, who now devotes fulltime to social and criminal justice programs, Tricia carries on the family legacies of the Gaylords and the Everests, who were among the founding fathers of Oklahoma City. Her brother’s death from cancer at age 17 and her experiences in volunteer counseling of abused women while earning her degree at Vanderbilt University, forged this young woman into the dynamo she is today. (Read more about Tricia at okcfriday.com in the Most Powerful Women print replica.) James C. Day of Pond Creek (brother of Bruce Day) spent forty-four years in the energy industry and eventually became chairman, CEO, and pres-
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ident of Noble Energy. Under his direction, the company became a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 and Fortune 500. His inductor was Michael Cawley, former CEO of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Gray Frederickson of Oklahoma City is the OSCAR and Emmy Award-winning producer of The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, and more than 50 films. A Casady and O.U. graduate, Gray returned to Oklahoma City in 1999 to support the creation of a technical digital cinema program at OCCC. His inductor was Francis Ford Coppola, who regaled the crowd with stories of his and Gray’s days making films in San Francisco. Astronaut John Herrington is a native of Wetumka, OK. A navy test pilot before joining NASA, he flew on the Space Shuttle Endeavour logging more than 330 hours in space. The 143rd person to walk in space and the first Native American in history to walk in space. Since retiring from NASA, he has been promoting STEM careers, particularly for Native American Youth. He is a Chickasaw. His inductor was journalist and author Bill Moore of Oklahoma City. Allen Wright’s great, great grandfather Chief Allen Wright, Chief of the Choctaw Nation, was inducted posthumously. Allen accepted the Award, Steve Largent of Tulsa is an NFL Hall of Famer, former Congressman and CEO was presented by Jim Zorn, general manager of the Seattle Dragons. John T. Nickel, Muskogee, grew up in the retail nursery business. At the age of 22 he established Greenleaf Wholesale Nursery in Talhlequah. He bought and donated 14,000 acres on the Illinois River to the Nature Conservancy.
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GENIUS From Page 5 she would ask him to tell her how much change she would get back. His parents noticed that he enjoyed it, so they encouraged him to continue with math. He began with Khan Academy and kept going from there. Even in Precalculus, he isn’t finding the work too difficult, and he regards it as fun. Since Mody is in eighth grade, he has to commute around the lake from the Middle Division to the Upper Division to attend his class. He told me that one time he arrived late, but still managed to finish one of Mr. Halpern’s quizzes (which are infamous for their difficulty and lengthiness) on time. Mody would like to double up on math classes next year. Even though he is already ahead, he wants to get as big of a lead as possible in order to help the world in the future.
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Krish Mody ‘24 works out a problem on the board during his Pre-Calculus class in Casady’s Upper Division.
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Heart Rhythm Institute
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HRI presents the jewelry of designer Meira T Melissa and Todd Scaramucci hosted the Patron Party for the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center’s Heart Rhythm Institute’s annual luncheon. Valerie Naifeh brought in the jewelry of Manhattan, N.Y. design-er Meira T. and donated a percentage of the sales from the
party and the luncheon to HRI. The Heart Rhythm Institute, cofounded by Drs. Ralph Lazzara and Warren “Sonny” Jackson, brings together scientists, physicians and engineers to find cures for heart rhythm disturbances or “arrhythmias.” HRI is an international leader in arrhythmia research.
Linda Slawson, Patron Party Chairman Sandy Meyers and Cheryl Hewett.
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Valerie Naifeh, Meira T. (NY jewelry designer) and Julie Hall look over Meira T.’s feminine, wearable and modern jewels. For luncheon photos, see Page B2.
Todd and Melissa Scaramucci host the Patron Party in their Nichols Hills home.
Jane Harlow and John McCaleb.
Mucki Wright and Judy Love.
Laverne Knooihuizen, Carol Sollmon, Renee Knox and, Jenny Price.
Above: Betty Crow and Anne Workman. At right: John and Sue Francis.
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Luncheon features HRI patient Sharlene Branham was the honorary chairman and Anita Crites Milam was the event chairman of the HRI luncheon.
Heather McGee told her story of battling an arrhythmia and her treatment at the Heart Rhythm Institute during the organization’s
annual luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The event also featured sales of jewelry by Meira T.
Sandy Ellis and Stacy McDaniel support the mission of the Heart Rhythm Institute.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Ann Salyer Cox and Julie Hall. Below: Valerie Naifeh shows the designs of Meira T to Judy Love.
Judy Austin accepts a special gift from HRI in appreciation for her many years of service to the organization. While she retired several years ago from fulltime work, Judy continues to serve as the event share and each year organizes the patron party and luncheon.
Alzheimer’s Association
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Kollstedt provides advice to care for spouse with Alzheimer’s By Joy Richardson Columnist In a rare moment of humor during the seriousness of the Alzheimer’s fundraising luncheon, keynote speaker Paula Kollstedt, said to the mostly female-gender audience, “When my husband seemed to have no recollection of
dealing with someone close with the disease, you’d be shocked at the proliferation of hands. Listening intently at the luncheon I saw Kim Rainbolt, Karen Browne, Penny McCaleb, Edie Roodman, Carol Kaspereit, Mary Ellen Gumerson, Elaine Levy’s
Janie Askins, Dahl Luttrell and Susan Dobson at the Alzheimer’s Association’s AWARE luncheon.
our conversations, I figured, that’s just men!” Paula, who is Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter, found her husband, and father of their children, diagnosed with early onset dementia at age 50. She spoke from the heart about her husband who had been a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam, a vital, out-there kind of guy. She choked back tears as she spoke. Chairmen of the event were Karen Delaney and Elaine Levy who efficiently led the luncheon and program. Asking for a show of hands by those who had or are
vivacious daughter Alyson Ray, Rose Lane, Elissa Norwood, Juli Johnston, Gale Askins, and Mary Jane Calvey. Others in the filled room at OKC Golf and Country Club were Sherri Price, Elizabeth Wilson, Jackie Bendorf, Kay Smith, Alison Calhoon, Valerie Naifeh, who will be the 2020 Chair of the event, Jane Thompson, Sherry Beasley, Carolyn Coffey, Kathy Walker, Linda Slawson, Marilyn Case, Patty Tague, Gracie Moyers, Nancy Bradley, Patti Mellow, Alice Dahlgren, Jan Smith, Sylvia Tra-
chtenberg, and Susan Dobson. Kacee Van Horn, AWARE Coordinator (Alliance of Women for Alzheimer’s Research and Education), shared that her mother survived breast cancer but then had Alzheimer’s. It was pointed out that with research funds people are living well with AIDS, heart disease, cancer and Polio – and we need to get that same handle on Alzheimer’s. There is research suggesting that the percentages of those who follow a Mediterranean diet have a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s, and Meredith Woodbridge who is Communication Coordinator for the group said, “We know what’s good for the heart is also good for the brain.” Diana Beeler hosted chef Joseph Royer who explained the impact on our health when working with that diet. Go, Olive Oil! Alzheimer’s is the
Nancy Bradley Armitage.
and
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From left, Erielle Reshef, Elaine Levy, Karen Delaney, Alyssa Levy Ray and Edie Roodman welcome guests to the Alzheimer’s Association AWARE luncheon. Levy and Delaney served as chairmen of the event.
most expensive disease in the nation. The take-away from this is that if you find yourself in need of support, call the Alzheimer’s Association, you’ll find comfort and great information there. The frustration of trying to help someone with memory loss is baffling. Apparently, infants’ brains, and
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those of an Alzheimer’s patient, are similar, and you know the impossibility of trying to reason with a two-year-old! There is help, Heather Duvall, Director of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association, was warm and welcoming in her invitation to seek help if you have the responsibility of a
Shawna Templeton and Virginia Laskman.
person with dementia. You might find suggestions on helping with meals, questions about where their car (that was long-ago sold), is, and dealing with people in their memory who are no longer alive. Seek help, and please contribute to Alzheimer’s research.
Judy Keeton and Karen Mayfield.
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CITY
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 29, 2019) ORDINANCE NO. 1168 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 AND CHAPTER 8 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A NICHOLS HILLS BUILDING COMMISSION; ESTABLISHING POWERS AND DUTIES FOR THE NICHOLS HILLS BUILDING COMMISSION; CREATING BUILDING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES, CRITERIA, PROCEDURES, AND EXCEPTIONS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Article V, with new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 50-329—50-340. Reserved. ARTICLE V. BUILDING COMMISSION DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 50-341. When Certificates of Approval are required; advance consultation with the City encouraged. (a) Certificates of Approval issued by the Building Commission are required before application may be made to move or demolish a building or to construct a main building, a secondary building or an addition to a main or secondary building. Further, the Code Official may refer applications for certain alterations to main or secondary buildings to the Building Commission for a Certificate of Approval prior to granting a building permit. (b) Certificates of Approval are not required to apply for building permits for fences, swimming pools, or accessory buildings or structures when such proposed construction is the only work for which the building permit is sought. However, the Building Commission shall review proposals for fences, swimming pools, and accessory buildings and structures that are part of a proposed project that requires a Certificate of Approval. (c) It is a violation of this Chapter for any person to move or demolish a building or to construct a main building, secondary building, or an addition to a main or secondary building until a Certificate of Approval has been obtained from the Building Commission as set out in this Article. (d) While this Article does not require submittal of any documentation prior to formal application for a Certificate of Approval, property owners are encouraged to consult with the City prior to making formal application to become familiar with the policies and requirements set forth in this Article. Sec. 50-342. Definition. In addition to the terms defined in Section 50-3, the following defined term when used in this Article shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Architectural Resources means buildings that possess significant local interest or significant artistic or architectural merit, that are particularly representative of their class or period, or that are particularly important to the City’s history. Sec. 50-343. Exceptions. A Certificate of Approval is not required for repairs to existing buildings that do not require a building permit. A Certificate of Approval is not required for building permits for buildings in Planned Unit Developments. A Certificate of Approval is not required for construction, enhancement, demolition, maintenance or repair of public improvements authorized by the City or a public trust having the City as its beneficiary. Sec. 50-344. Purpose and intent of the building moving, demolition, design, and construction review process. The City’s building moving, demolition, design, and construction review process, requirements, and guidelines are intended to: (a) Promote development planning in furtherance of the general descriptions and development regulations established for dwellings, churches, and commercial and office buildings in the respective Districts within the City, as described in Article II of this Chapter. (b) Protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of the built environment by encouraging the highest standards in architectural and landscape design, building materials and workmanship, and aesthetic and proportional compatibility between new and existing buildings. (c) Protect, preserve, and enhance the City as a place of timeless beauty, with many parks, open spaces, and well-kept beautiful residential landscapes in residential zoning districts. (d) Encourage preservation, protection, renovation, and restoration of Architectural Resources whenever reasonably possible. (e) Ensure that architecture and landscaping respect the privacy of adjacent properties. (f) Ensure that consideration is given to the proportionality of proposed buildings in relation to buildings on adjacent properties. Sec. 50-345. Building moving, demolition, and construction to be as provided in applications and plans. Certificates of Approval issued on the basis of plans, applications, modifications, and requirements approved by the City authorize only the moving, demolition, design, and/or construction of buildings set forth in such approved plans, applications, modifications, and requirements, and no other building moving, demolition or construction. Section 50-346. Public nuisance declared; violations and penalties. Each and every violation of this Article is hereby declared a public nuisance and may be dealt with and abated as such. Any person maintaining such a nuisance shall be guilty of an offense, and each day upon which such nuisance continues is a separate offense. Sec. 50-347—50-350. Reserved. DIVISION 2. BUILDING COMMISSION Sec. 50-351. Created. There is hereby created within and for the City a Building Commission with the powers and duties as hereinafter set forth. Sec. 50-352. Appointment of Commissioners; term of office; vacancies. The Building Commission shall consist of five Commissioners, two of whom shall be residents of the City. Commissioners shall be appointed by the City Council. At least two Commissioners shall be registered architects, landscape architects, urban planners, historic preservation consultants, or engineers. In addition, one of the five Commissioners shall be a general building contractor. In order to stagger the expiration of terms, the appointments of the initial Commissioners shall be for one, two or three years for each position. Thereafter appointments shall be for three years. Notwithstanding anything herein provided, the Commissioners may be removed at any time by majority vote of the City Council. Commissioners shall serve without compensation. Commissioners shall hold no other municipal office, except that one Commissioner may be a member of the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner position vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of the term of office shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term. In the event three or more of the Building Commission positions are vacant at any time, the Planning Commission will serve as the Building Commission and have all of its powers and fulfill all of its duties. Sec. 50-353. Organization; meetings and procedures. Chair. The Building Commission shall elect a chairperson and fill such other of its offices as it may determine. The term of the chairperson shall be one year, with eligibility for reelection. Meetings. The Building Commission shall schedule a regular monthly meeting which may be cancelled if there is no business to be brought before it. The Building Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and recommendations. This record shall be a public record. Three Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority vote of those members present may take action on behalf of the Building Commission. Sec. 50-354. Building Commission powers and duties. The Building Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) Issue or refuse to issue Certificates of Approval for the moving, demolition, and construction of main or secondary buildings or additions to main or secondary buildings on property located within all zoning districts. (b) Comment upon and provide recommendations on building moving, demolition, design, and construction review regulations, when asked to do so by such other bodies. Sec. 50-355—50-370. Reserved. DIVISION 3. BUILDING COMMISSION REVIEW Sec. 50-371. Demolition and building review required. The Building Commission shall review all applications for Certificates of Approval. Sec. 50-372. Application for Certificate of Approval. Applications for Certificates of Approval shall be filed with the City on forms provided by the City Clerk. Two originals and a digital version of the application and all required documents must be submitted. Applications must be certified by the owner(s) of the property. The following attachments (the details for which are stated in the application form), and all other information required by the application form, must accompany the application: (a) For moving or demolishing buildings: (1) A narrative explaining the desire for the proposed moving or demolition of the building. (2) Pictures of the subject building. (3) If the building is a dwelling: a. Evidence of the ownership and management of the owner(s) if the owners (or any of them) is not an individual(s). b. Evidence of the intended owner(s) and occupant(s) of the replacement dwelling. c. Evidence of the ability of the intended owner(s) of the replacement dwelling to be able to finance its construction. (4) All documents required for construction of the proposed replacement building, as described below. If a replacement building is not required by this Code, a description of the intended use of the property after the building is moved or demolished is required. For construction of a new main or secondary building, or construction of an addition to an existing main or secondary building: (1) A narrative describing the project. (2) A survey, prepared by a licensed surveyor registered in this state, of the boundaries of the lot on which the building or addition to an existing main or secondary building is to be located. (3) Floor plans, renderings, elevation drawings, and other conceptual plans. (4) A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the location of the proposed building or proposed addition to an existing main or secondary building on the lot, all easements, setbacks, curb cuts, and driveways. (5) A site plan of the building or addition to an existing main or secondary building, depicting all adjacent development. (6) Drainage information, including grading plans. (7) For new main or secondary buildings, a landscaping plan or planting plan as required by Section 50-133. For additions to main or secondary buildings, a landscaping plan or planting plan, as applicable, is required if changes to existing conditions are to be made. (8) For new main or secondary buildings, an exterior lighting plan. For additions to main or secondary buildings, an exterior lighting plan is required if changes to existing conditions are to be made. (9) For church, office, and commercial buildings, additional information may be required by the Building Commission. (10) For additions to buildings, pictures of the subject building(s). (11) Color and material samples, if applicable to the proposed work. (12) Drawings, images, and plans showing details of the project, including information reflecting the impact on privacy of adjacent buildings. (13) The name and address of the proposed general contractor for the project. (14) Street-level front elevation for all street-facing sides, drawn to scale, showing buildings and yards on either side of the proposed project. (c) For all applications, a report certified by the Oklahoma County Assessor or certified by a bonded abstractor stating the names, addresses, and contact information for the owners of property within a 300-foot radius of the exterior boundary of the building proposed to be moved, demolished or constructed.
Legals Sec. 50-396. Other Code requirements apply. The building moving, demolition, and construction requirements and guidelines in this Division are in addition to other requirements of this Code. Sec. 50-397. Building demolition, design, and construction guidelines. The Building Commission may from time to time recommend and the City may from time to time adopt demolition, design, and construction guidelines which may be used by the Building Commission to aid in its building moving, demolition, design, and construction review responsibilities and may be used by those contemplating building moving, demolition or construction requiring a Certificate of Approval. Section 2. Section 8-378 of the Nichols Hills City Code is amended as follows, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 8-378. Application for permit. Persons wishing to demolish or move a building shall file a written application for a permit to do so on an application form supplied by the City Clerk. Applications must be certified by the owner(s) of the building. The following attachments (the details for which are stated in the application form), and all other information required by the application form, must accompany the application: A Certificate of Approval issued by the Building Commission pursuant to Article V, Chapter 50. (1 2) Pictures of the building. (2 3) The utility company statement as required by Section 8-381. (3 4) Demolition contractor or building mover information. (4 5) A copy of the demolition contractor’s or building mover’s insurance certificates as required by Section 8-376. (5 6) Proof satisfactory to the City Manager or his designee that arrangements have been made to comply with all work completion and site maintenance requirements as set out in Section 8-380. (6 7) For building moving, a map showing the proposed route to be taken, as required by Section 8-382. (7 8) The invoice or receipt indicating the building has been treated for rodent extermination as required by Section 8385. (8 9) Proof that all municipal and county taxes on the building and associated property are paid or satisfied and current. (9 10) For demolition or moving of dwellings, as required by Section 50-129: a. An approved building permit for a replacement dwelling. b. Construction documents for the replacement dwelling. c. Evidence of the ownership and management of the owner(s) if the owner(s) (or any of them) is not an individual(s). d. Evidence of the intended owner(s) and occupant(s) of the replacement dwelling. e. Evidence of the ability of the intended owner(s) of the replacement dwelling to be able to finance its construction. f. A bond, or surety or letter of credit to ensure the owner(s)’ compliance with Section 50-129. The application will be considered officially submitted and filed only after it is examined by the City Manager or his designee and found to be complete. Section 3.
Section 8-379 of the Nichols Hills City Code is amended as follows, with deleted language stricken through, to wit:
Sec. 8-379. City Manager review; issuance of permit. The City Manager or his designee shall assess the application. A permit to move or demolish a building shall be issued by the City Manager or his designee if he finds that the applicant has complied with this Article, all other applicable provisions of this Chapter, and if the building is a dwelling, also with Section 50-129 and that such work can be safely performed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or his designee may, in his discretion, set the application for hearing before the Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 4.Section 50-129 of the Nichols Hills City Code is amended as follows, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 50-129. Demolition or moving of dwellings; construction of replacement dwellings. General. The demolition of dwellings in the City and the moving of dwellings from one location to another, whether that location is within the City or outside it, must comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 8, including Article IX, Building Moving and Demolition, and the additional requirements set out in this Section. The definitions set out in Section 8-373 and other definitions in this chapter apply to this Section. Reserved. Demolition or moving of dwellings for speculative purposes prohibited. It is the intent of this Section to prohibit the demolition and moving of sound and habitable dwellings for speculative purposes. Speculative purposes include demolition or moving of a dwelling for construction of a new dwelling by any person without a written commitment from a prospective owner(s) and occupant(s) of the proposed dwelling for whom the dwelling is to be custom built using custom building plans as opposed to stock building plans. Except as provided herein, no dwelling shall be demolished or moved without an appropriate permit from the City as set out in this Section and Chapter 8, Article IX, Building Moving and Demolition. (c) Administrative approval authorized related to casualties. Pursuant to Section 8-306, the City Manager is authorized to issue a demolition or building moving permit for demolition or moving of a dwelling that has been damaged by fire, wind, explosion, accident or other casualty to a point where city inspection determines removal or demolition to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare. (d) Requirement for construction of replacement dwelling. It is in the best interest of all residents in the City that a lot not remain vacant for an extended length of time. Therefore, unless the requirement is waived by the City Manager or his designee for good cause, applications for permits to demolish or move a dwelling will not be approved unless the owner(s) intends in good faith to build a replacement dwelling that would meet the requirements for construction of a dwelling in the applicable Residential District as set out in this Code. Owner(s) who seek a permit pursuant to subsection (c) of this Section and Section 8-306 will be given an appropriate extended length of time to provide the requirements related to the replacement dwelling. (e) Requirement for bond, or surety or letter of credit. Unless the requirement to construct a replacement dwelling is waived by the City Manager or his designee as set out in subsection (d), applications for permits to demolish or move a dwelling will not be approved until the owner(s) has filed a bond, or surety or letter of credit with the City Clerk. Such bond, or surety or letter of credit shall run in favor of the City and guarantee that the owner(s) will fully comply with all provisions of this Section. Such bond, or surety or letter of credit shall be in an amount equivalent to the market value of the then-existing dwelling that is proposed for demolition as established by the Oklahoma County Assessor multiplied by 0.029, then that sum multiplied by 4. In lieu of a bond, or surety or letter of credit, the owner(s) may deposit cash in the required amount with the City Clerk. The City Clerk will hold the funds in escrow until an occupancy permit is issued for the replacement dwelling at which time the funds will be returned to the owner(s). The City may draw against the funds to satisfy the payment of any unpaid fines or penalties assessed against the owner(s) or the property. If the owner(s) fails to fulfill the obligations imposed, or breaches any such obligations, there shall be recoverable, jointly and severally, from the principal and sureties, any damages or loss suffered by the City proximately resulting from the owner(s)’ failure to faithfully perform the obligations imposed by this Section. The funds will be deemed forfeited in total to the City upon the passage of four years and the owner(s)’ failure to comply with this Section. (f) Application for permit. Persons wishing to demolish or move a dwelling shall file a written application for a permit to do so as set out in Section 8-378. The applicant must have first obtained a Certificate of Approval from the Building Commission for the proposed demolition or building moving, as provided for in Article V of this Chapter. Applications must be certified by the owner(s) of the dwelling. The application will be considered officially submitted and filed only after it is examined by the City Manager or his designee and found to be complete. (g) City Manager review; issuance of permit. The City Manager or his designee shall assess the application. A permit to demolish or move a dwelling shall be issued by the City Manager or his designee if he finds that the applicant has complied with this Section, all applicable provisions of Chapter 8, and that such work can be safely performed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or his designee may, in his discretion, set the application for hearing before the Planning Commission and the City Council. (h) Commencement and completion of replacement dwelling construction. The owner(s) must cause construction of the replacement dwelling to commence within 60 days after completion of the demolition or building moving unless otherwise agreed by the City Manager or his designee. The owner(s) must thereafter cause completion of the replacement dwelling to be diligently pursued without any unreasonable or unnecessary suspension or abandonment of the construction work. Unless otherwise agreed by the City Manager or his designee, the owner(s) must obtain an occupancy permit no later than four years after the date the building permit is issued for the replacement dwelling. (i) Maintenance of vacant property. After the dwelling has been demolished or moved and until construction of the replacement dwelling is complete, the site must be maintained as required by Section 8-380. (j) Penalties for violation; enforcement. (1) Evasion of regulations prohibited. The demolition or moving of dwellings with the intent of evading the applicable provisions of this Code, including this Section, is prohibited. (2) Violations are misdemeanors. Any violation of the provisions of this Code regarding demolition or moving of dwellings, including this Section, will be deemed a misdemeanor. Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken by law or in equity to prevent such violations, to prevent unlawful demolition and moving of dwellings, to recover damages, and to restrain, correct, or abate a violation of the provisions of this Code regarding demolition or moving of dwellings. Any person who conducts an unlawful demolition or unlawful moving of any dwelling shall be required to pay the demolition or building moving fee then in effect, multiplied by 50. Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this Section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $200.00. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. In addition, the owner of such site must obtain a building permit for a replacement dwelling that complies with this Section within 60 days having committed such misdemeanor. (3) Public nuisance. All vacant properties from which a dwelling has been demolished or moved and on which a replacement dwelling is not being constructed as required by this Code and/or that are not maintained as required by Section 8-380 are hereby declared to be public nuisances, and they may be dealt with and abated as such. Any persons maintaining any such nuisance will be guilty of an offense, and each day upon which any such nuisance continues is a separate offense. Section 5. Subsections (d) and (e) of Section 50-133 of the Nichols Hills City Code are amended as follows, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 50-133. Landscaping. ***** (d) General landscape requirements for multiple-family, commercial, church, special and general zoning districts. All new construction shall include landscaping as an integral part of its design to compliment the natural environment and existing improvements contributing to the quality of life of the community. In particular, all multiple-family, commercial, church, and institutional, uses shall be landscaped with trees, ornamental shrubs, and green areas according to the following standards: (1) Required area. The public right-of-way between the property line and the curb and not less than six percent of the total area of the lot shall be landscaped. At least 75 percent of the required landscape area shall be in the front or side yards and visible from a street providing access to the property. Inner courts not visible from a street shall not be calculated for the purposes of meeting this requirement. (2) Landscape plan and materials requirement. For all development other than one- and two-family residential uses, an application for a Certificate of Approval from the Building Commission and for a building permit shall be accompanied by a detailed landscaping plan, prepared by a landscape architect as defined herein. a. Said plan shall contain the following at a minimum: 1. The location and types of all plants. 2. Provision for a live tree, having a minimum planted height of seven feet, for every 500 square feet of area required to be landscaped. 3. Artificial grass or any form of synthetic plant is prohibited. 4. Hardscape, such as rock gardens or sculptures may be approved, but the use of gravel or chat as ground cover shall not meet the requirements of this Section. 5. Identification of sight triangles at intersections and all other elements related to traffic control. 6. Irrigation system plan and specifications. b. The landscape plan shall be reviewed as a part of the Certificate of Approval and the building permit review process. No Certificate of Approval shall be issued until the landscape plan has been reviewed and approved and a Certificate of Approval issued by the Building Commission. No building permit shall be issued until the landscape plan has been reviewed, approved, and made a part of the building permit file. (3) Landscaping installation required for occupancy. A certificate of occupancy for a structure or use shall not be issued until landscaping and the irrigation system have been installed in accordance with the filed landscape plan; provided, however, that if a structure and all its site improvements are complete except for the landscaping requirements and the season of the year will not permit planting, temporary occupancy may be permitted until a date certain in the growing season. In this case, a future inspection date shall be set by the City to determine that the landscaping has been installed for issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy. (e) Landscaping requirements for all one- and two-family residences regardless of zoning district. (1) Planting plans required. A planting plan shall be required as a part of the following permit applications: a. Certificate of Approval applications for construction of a main or secondary building or construction of an addition to a main or secondary building. ab. Building permit application for new construction of individual single-family or two-family homes, including rebuild after a tear down; bc. Building permit application for addition to a structure that expands the footprint; cd. Addition to or modification of driveways or hardscape on that part of a lot abutting a street right-of-way; de. Rear yard addition as described in subsection (e)(6) of this Section. (2)
Residential planned unit development or development containing two or more single-family homes or duplexes. A landscape plan, prepared by a landscape architect in accordance with subsection (d) of this Section, shall be required for: a. All residential planned unit developments; b. Any development, subdivision plat, or lot split creating building sites for two or more single-family or two-family structures. Said landscape plan may be divided into a master plan for the total area plus submittal of specific landscape plans for individual properties with the application for a building permit.
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Tree planting requirements. In addition to the requirements contained in this Section, one- and two-family residences shall have a minimum of one two-inch caliper tree per lot, and not less than one tree for every 75 feet of street frontage, including the exterior side yard on corner lots. Said trees shall be located in the yard areas immediately abutting the street or streets; or, in the case of the side yard, not screened by a sightproof fence. Front yard landscape area requirements. The area between the curb and the lot line shall be treated as landscape area. No hardscape shall be permitted other than a maximum of two entrance drives and a City-provided sidewalk. A circular drive shall not encroach on the right-of-way except at the two street access points. Landscape area requirements for a side yard abutting a street. The area between the curb and the lot line shall be treated as landscape area. Landscaping for rear yard structure additions. The property owner of a one- or two-family residence, or his representative, applying for a Certificate of Approval or a building permit to construct an accessory building or house extension in the rear yard that is within public view, shall submit a landscape buffer plan for the area between the structure and the abutting property lines showing landscape treatment of the structure that will mitigate its visual impact on the abutting properties. *****
Sec. 50-373. Application fee. A nonrefundable fee in the amount established in the City Fee Schedule must be paid to the City by the owner(s) with submission of the application for a Certificate of Approval. Sec. 50-374. Public hearing required; notice of public hearing. The Building Commission shall hold a public hearing regarding each Certificate of Approval. The City shall arrange for notice of the hearing to be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and by mailing written notice by registered or certified mail not less than ten calendar days before the date of the Building Commission’s hearing to the applicant and to the owners of property within a 300-foot radius of the exterior boundary of the subject property as their names and addresses appear in the report provided by the applicant pursuant to Section 50-372. The notice of the public hearings must contain the legal description of the property on which the building to be moved, demolished or constructed is located and the street address or approximate location in the City; and the date, time, and location of the hearing.
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Sec. 50-375. Continuances. Continuances to applications for Certificates of Approval under review will not be granted where no forward progress has been demonstrated for a period of six continuous months. In that event, the application will be deemed withdrawn and resubmittal of the application for a Certificate of Approval shall be required. Sec. 50-376. Appeal. Appeals from the action of the Building Commission regarding Certificates of Approval may be taken to the Board of Adjustment in the same manner as appeals are taken as provided for in Division 6, Appeals, of this Chapter. Certificates of Approval granted by the Building Commission will not become effective until the expiration of the three-day appeal period. Sec. 50-377. Expiration and extension of Certificates of Approval. Expiration. Certificates of Approval issued pursuant to this Article expire two years from the date of issuance. Extension. For construction of buildings subject to this Article, if construction has commenced, the Building Commission, the City Manager or his designee may grant one two-year extension prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Approval. Extensions shall not be granted if there are any additions, revisions or deletions of any element of the project. Sec. 50-378—50-395. Reserved. DIVISION 4. DEMOLITION AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
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Section 6.
Section 50-188 of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended, with new language underlined, to wit:
Sec. 50-188. Building Permits. (a) Application. The City shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for building permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable period of time after filing. If the application or construction documents do not meet the requirements of the City, the application shall be rejected, in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the City requirements have been met, the City shall issue a building permit as soon as practicable. (b) Requirements. A building permit shall be required: (1) Whenever required by the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Existing Building Code, and/or the
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Section 7. Chapter 3 of the Nichols Hills Code, City Fee Schedule, Section 3-3, Fee Schedule, is hereby amended, as to the following fee, with new language underlined, to wit: Chapter 50. Zoning. Building Commission Certificate of Approval …………$750.00 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
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A survey, prepared by a licensed surveyor registered in the state, of the boundaries of the lot on which the improvement is to be located; provided that no survey shall be required for the location of a permitted portable accessory building. b. Two complete sets of construction plans. c. A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the location of the structure on the lot, all easements, setbacks, curb cuts, and driveways. Every dwelling shall have direct access to either a dedicated public street or an approved private street that has been constructed to the minimum standards established by the City. d. Drainage information, including grading plans, to show that stormwater will be directed to the street, to an improved drainage structure in a recorded easement, or to natural drainage mains at the rear or side of the lot, if requested by the City. A planting plan showing conformance with the landscaping requirements of this Chapter. e. (2) For multifamily (three or more), commercial, and public buildings, and all public and private institutional development. a. A survey, prepared by a licensed surveyor in the state, of the boundaries of the lot on which the improvement is proposed to be located. b. Two complete sets of construction plans, including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection plans, prepared in accordance with applicable City codes and ordinances. c. Two copies of a plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the following information on one or more sheets: 1. The exact size, shape, and dimensions of the lots proposed to be built on, with a notation of the total square feet of lot area. 2. The exact size and location on the lot of all existing buildings and structures, and the exact size and location on the lot of any building or structure proposed to be repaired, altered, or moved. 3. A declaration of the existing and intended use of each existing or proposed building or structure on the lot, and, if possible, the number of families or dwelling units which each existing and proposed building or structure is designed to accommodate. 4. Adjacent street and alley rights-of-way, showing curb cuts or proposed points of ingress and egress, and dimensions of driveways. Every dwelling unit shall have direct access to either a dedicated public street or an approved private street that has been constructed to the minimum standards established by the City. 5. A landscaping plan showing conformance with the landscaping requirements of this Chapter. 6. Vehicle parking and loading areas, including the delineation of all aisle widths, and specifications for depth and type of paving. 7. Location of walkways and steps, including all information necessary to show conformance with access requirements for disabled persons. 8. A drainage plan, showing the size and location of existing and proposed stormwater structures, flood plain area if applicable, topographic contours at two-foot intervals, and proposed grading plans to direct stormwater to the street, to a drainage structure in a recorded easement, or to natural drainage mains at the rear or side of the lot. The City may require that stormwater detention be provided. 9. Location, dimensions, and type of all easements situated on or adjoining the property. 10. Front, side, and rear yard setbacks, illustrated in feet. 11. Location of exterior lighting, screening, open space, and solid waste collection methods. 12. Location and size of existing or proposed utility services. 13. Persons performing parking lot and driveway resurfacing and restriping shall not be required to submit the full list included above, but shall be required to submit satisfactory information to verify the proper handling of drainage, that the number of parking spaces will not be reduced below the minimum standards established by the City, and that the landscaping requirements of this Chapter have been met or will be met prior to completion of the improvements. (d) Expiration and limitations. All building permits shall be issued subject to expiration and modification under the following conditions: (1) Any building permit issued pursuant to this Chapter shall become invalid if the authorized work is not commenced within six months from the date of issuance. The building permit may be extended by the City prior to expiration. (2) Such permit shall also expire and become invalid if such authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period in excess of 30 days. Thereafter, a new building permit will be required. (e) Certificate of Approval. In all instances for which Article V of Chapter 50 of this Code requires a Certificate of Approval, a Certificate of Approval shall be required before a building permit may be issued.
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