Send us your Christmas photos and letters to Santa! It would not be an OKC FRIDAY Christmas issue without Santa letters and kids in Christmas costumes or all dressed up. We need your help. Elementary school chil-
dren can write letters to Santa Clause and email them to rose@okcfriday. com. We also want holiday pictures. Whether your little ones are in Christmas
Gifts, gifts and more gifts!
pajamas or dressed in their holiday finery, we want to see all of their smiling faces. Again, email to rose@ okcfriday.com. The deadline is Dec. 16.
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Stephanie Bice is elected class president
STEPHANIE BICE
Congresswoman-elect Stephanie Bice was elected by her peers to serve as Republican Freshman Class president during last week’s House orientation in Washington, DC. It is believed that Bice is the first female Republican class president in the House. Bice said she’s looking forward to
encouraging open communication between members of the freshman class. “I came to Congress to help find solutions to some of our nation’s largest problems,” Bice said. “Working with the new representatives of the freshman class and fostering relationships among members will enable all of us to work better togeth-
er to serve our constituents.” Bice is one of 16 Republican women elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, a new record. The House will have at least 28 Republican women serving in the 117th Congress, up from 15. Currently, there are 42 Republicans in the House freshman class.
Santa goes virtual By Rose Lane Editor Santa’s chair at Northpark Mall is empty this year, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be available to hear Christmas wishes in 2020. For nearly 40 years, The Shoppes at Northpark, located at NW 122nd and North May Avenue, has hosted the Northwest Oklahoma City Rotary Club’s annual Santa Claus, including a special needs and signing hearing impaired Santa for the holiday season. That tradition will continue this year, however in a virtual format due to COVID-19. “This year, due to the pandemic, we will be conducting our Santa Claus visits virtually,” said Jason Pierce, Santa Project manager for the Northwest Oklahoma City Rotary Club. “Families can enjoy a five-minute video chat with Santa from the comfort of their own homes and we are offering the visits now through Dec. 24.”
Visits are $25 each and can be scheduled online at virtualsantavisit.as.meschedule.php. “The Northwest Oklahoma City Rotary Club and The Shoppes at Northpark have been hosting the only mall charity Santa Claus for almost 40 years and we are so excited that we are still able to continue this tradition by bringing this great experience to families during this extraordinary time,” Pierce said. The Shoppes at Northpark have “joyously” hosted these special Santa Claus appearances each holiday season, Kevyn Colburn, vice president of Tom Morris Enterprises, the mall’s owner, said. “ “We are so appreciative of our longstanding partnership with the Northwest Oklahoma City Rotary Club and although this special occasion will be different this year, we are very honored for The Shoppes at Northpark to support this wonderful holiday tradition.”
OKC loses two great leaders MIKE McAULIFFE
Mike McAuliffe
Bill Gumerson
Community leader Mike McAuliffe passed away Sunday, a victim of COVID-19. He was just shy of his 65th birthday. McAuliffe was the founder of the Oklahoma Jazz Festival and OKC’s Christmas River Parade. With 25 years of perfect attendance, he served several terms on the Board of Directors of Rotary Club 29 and as secretary and
Community leader Bill Gumerson succumbed to COVID-19 on Thanksgiving Day. Gumerson was the founder of Bill Gumerson & Associates, a design-build firm, which focuses on new and historic properties in Central Oklahoma. He began his career when he joined his father, architect Dow Gumerson, in his
See McAULIFFE, Page 7
‘OKCMOA at 75’ now on exhibit Now open in Founders’ Hall at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, “OKCMOA at 75” traces the history of the museum from its founding through the present day. Through more than 40 newspaper clippings, photographs, letters, publications and the scrapbooks kept by the museum’s first director, Nan Sheets, the historical exhibition explores the Museum’s rich past. “OKCMOA at 75” is on view in the museum’s lobby and is free to visit. “This exhibition was fun to
The Santa seat might be empty at Northpark Mall, but the Jolly Old Elf wants all the kiddos to know that they can still talk to him virtually at virtualsantavisit.as.me-schedule.php.
put together since the Museum has such substantial archives to comb through,” said Dr. Bryn Schockmel, curator of the exhibition. “We can learn a lot about the Museum’s collection through the letters, newspaper articles, receipts and scrapbooks kept by previous generations. Nan Sheets’ meticulous records help us piece together the museum’s early history. I hope visitors leave this exhibition proud of Oklahoma See BEAUX ARTS, Page 3
BILL GUMERSON
See GUMERSON, Page 7
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Dog rescue raises funds The Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue Group recently set up a fundraiser and dog rescue adoption center at the Mayfair Community Center. All the dogs were irresistible in their outfits.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Lindsey Scott, at left, loved Nellie in her sunflower costume.
Tommy Murchella, at right, found his favorite bulldog at the rescue and adoption event when he spotted Coco Chanel.
Ziva looked absolutely stunning in her hot pink tutu.
Rescue groups working hard to save animals during pandemic The really sad fact is that thousands of animals are being euthanized during the pandemic because the shelters are full and overflowing. The many animal rescue groups are working overtime to come up with creative ways to persuade people to give these animals a home. The Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue recently set up an event at the Mayfair Community Center. Dressing the bulldogs in fancy costumes worked. Many of them found a new home and owner.
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Esther Women Anderson sponsors ‘Christmas Grace’
- Photo by Vicki Gourley
Debris control Construction crews continue to pick up debris from the late October ice storm. This truck was picking up limbs along Ridgeview Drive earlier this week in The Village.
BEAUX ARTS From Page 1 City’s art collection and excited to share our museum with friends and family.” Treasures featured in the installation include: • Dale Chihuly’s model of “The Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower,” along with his designs for the installation of his glass art. • A copy of a page from the notebook of artist Robert Henri about his painting “Bullfight at Pozuelo.” • A hand-written letter from Roberta McCain, Oklahoma native and mother of Sen. John McCain, regarding her donation of a portrait by Peter Lely. • A newspaper clipping from 1963 about Verna and Raymond Youngs’ collection, which went on to become one of the most substantial donations of art to the thennew Oklahoma City Museum of Art in 2002. • A letter from artist Paul Cadmus to Direc-
tor Carolyn Hill, regarding his painting “Ricordi Etruschi,” also on display. • An assortment of material related to the painting “Soil and Subsoil” by Alexandre Hogue, including a letter written by the artist himself. • Photographs of Director Nan Sheets and the Oklahoma Art Center dating from the 1930s. The story of OKCMOA begins with the opening of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Experimental Gallery in 1936 in downtown Oklahoma City. Two years later, the gallery relocated to the larger Municipal Auditorium in the Civic Center. The Oklahoma Art Center was incorporated on May 19, 1945. Sheets was appointed director of the new center, and over the
Thanks to the generosity of Mo Anderson, the December Esther Women program is being offered to the public on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on KAUT-TV. “Christmas Grace,” featuring opera star, Sarah Coburn, will bring the sounds of the season plus a spiritual feast of God’s gifts of Christmas. Jane Jayroe Gamble is the founder of Esther Women. “Sarah Coburn is a remarkable singer and a woman of faith,” she said. “I’m deeply grateful to Mo and Richard Anderson for sponsoring Sarah and to St. Luke’s Church for making the production possible. Every day I’m blessed by the hundreds of “Esther Women,” who through their faith and attendance have created a spirit of generosity and grace throughout Oklahoma.” KAUT-TV can be accessed through Channel 43 and on Cox Cable Channels 16 or 714.
next 30 years, she helped shape the Museum’s collection into what it is today. After two decades in the Municipal Auditorium, the Oklahoma Art Center moved again to its new Fairgrounds location in 1958. In 1968, the OAC purchased the collection of the Washington Galler y of Modern Art, a short-lived contemporary art museum in Washington, D.C. This prompted the formation of the separate Oklahoma Museum of Conservative Art — with a focus on representational works — which relocated to Buttram Mansion in 1977. In 1989, the two museums merged to become the Oklahoma City Art Museum. Construction on the museum’s new home at its current site began in 2000, and
on March 16, 2002, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art opened its doors. “OKCMOA at 75” will be open through April 25, 2021. The Museum is currently operating with timed ticketing and limited capacity and is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Entrance to the museum’s galleries is $12 for adults with discounts for military members, seniors and students. Kids 17 and under are always free.
“Christmas Grace,” featuring opera star, Sarah Coburn, will air Thursday at 8 p.m. on KAUTTV.
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OKC FRIDAY
Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW: CHARGERS AT LINCOLN CHR.
CLASS 5A SCHEDULE
Irish host McAlester in 5A semis
Friday, December 4 Semifinals McAlester at McGuinness Collinsville at Carl Albert Saturday, December 12 Championship
After a big win in the Class 5A quarterfinals, the McGuinness football team sits just a game away from a potential rematch with Carl Albert in the state championship game. The Irish (9-2), however, must get past McAlester this Friday night, as they host the Buffaloes in their final home game of the season. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pribil Stadium. McGuinness cruised to a 39-12 win at Coweta last Friday in the
quarterfinals, behind four touchdowns from star quarterback Luke Tarman and two TDs by tailback Michael Taffe. McAlester scored 30 unanswered points in the second half to pull off a 43-41 overtime win over El Reno in the quarterfinals. With a win, the Irish would advance to the state title game on Dec. 12 at UCO against the Carl Albert-Collinsville winner. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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In 3A, Heritage Hall travels to Tulsa to face defending state champion Lincoln Christian this Friday night in the semifinals for the third straight time. Both teams split the previous two meetings, with the Chargers winning 63-24 in 2018 and the Bulldogs winning 33-6 last season. Heritage Hall overcame three turnovers to earn a 21-7 win over Verdigris last Friday in the quarterfinals, behind the duo of quar-
terback Will Paque and receiver Gavin Freeman who connected for two touchdowns and tailback Jayden Williams added another score. Lincoln Christian dominated the first three quarters in a 6320 victory over Anadarko on Friday. With a win, the Chargers advance to the state championship game on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. against the Stigler-Holland Hall winner at UCO. – Jason Jewell
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Semifinal Winners Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
CLASS 3A SCHEDULE Friday, December 4 Semifinals Heritage Hall at Lincoln Christian Stigler at Holland Hall Friday, December 11 Championship at University of Central Oklahoma
Semifinal Winners Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP
Chargers hold off Verdigris in quarters Despite committing three turnovers, Heritage Hall managed to outgain Verdigris by 80 yards and come away with a 21-7 win last Friday night in the Class 3A quarterfinals at Pop Murray Field. Quarterback Will Paque and receiver Gavin Freeman had a big night, with the pair connecting on two long
scoring pass plays of 43 and 86 yards for the Chargers (10-1). Paque finished with 209 passing yards on just nine completions. Tailback Jayden Williams provided an insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 12-yard run to set the final scoring margin. Williams gained 95 yards on 12 carries. In the other quarterfinal games, defending state champion Lincoln Christian cruised to a 63-20 win over Anadarko, while Stigler dominated Kingston and Holland Hall eliminated Kingfisher. IRISH PULL AWAY AT COWETA
- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, CRPics.com
Heritage Hall’s Gavin Freeman (6) caught two touchdown passes in the Chargers’ win over Verdigris.
Clinging to a twotouchdown lead, McGuinness found the end zone twice in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 39-12 win at Coweta last Friday in
- Photo by Mary-Ellen Wolf
Heritage Hall’s Jayden Williams (20) ran for 95 yards and scored on a 12-yard touchdown run.
the 5A quarterfinals. Quarterback Luke Tarman accounted for four touchdowns to lead the Irish (9-2). Tarman threw a pair of touchdowns to Cole Limber for 44 yards and 10 yards to Gavin Johnson, and also ran for scores covering 58 and 11 yards. Tailback Michael Taffe also chipped in a pair of short TD runs of one and two yards. In other quarterfinals, defending champion Carl Albert trounced Tulsa Kelley, while McAlester rallied past El Reno and Collinsville beat Guthrie.
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Fridayland teams tip off basketball season BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Thursday, December 3 Heritage Hall at Carl Albert Festival McGuinness at Casady, 6 p.m. Friday, December 4 OCA at Crossings Christian, 6:30 p.m. Yukon at Deer Creek, 6 p.m. Heritage Hall at Carl Albert Festival Mount St. Mary at Harrah, 6:30 p.m. PC North at Midwest City, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 5 OKC Knights at Casady (B), 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 8 Harding Fine Arts at Casady, 6:30 p.m. Wewoka at Crossings Chr., 6:30 p.m. Deer Creek at Ed.Santa Fe, 6 p.m. Millwood at Harding Prep, 6 p.m. Comm. Chr. at Heritage Hall, 6:30 p.m. Tulsa Central at John Marshall, 6 p.m. Lawton at McGuinness, 6 & 7:30 p.m. Mt. St. Mary at N. Rock Creek, 6:30 p.m. Ponca City at PC North, 6 & 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 10-Sat., Dec. 12 Casady (B) at Edmond Open Crossings Christian at CHA Tourn. Harding Prep at Comm. Chr. Classic Heritage Hall at Joe Lawson Tourn. McGuinness (G) at Harrah Tourn. McGuinness (B) at Duncan Tourn. Mount St. Mary at Dale Tourn. Monday, December 14 OKC Storm at McGuinness, 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 Destiny Chr. at Casady, 6:30 p.m. Westmoore at Deer Creek, 6 p.m. Harding F.A. at John Marshall, 6 p.m. Putnam City at PC North, 6 p.m. Friday, December 18 Metro Chr. at Crossings Chr., 5 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 17-Sat., Dec. 19 Casady (G) at Enid Open Deer Creek at Enid Open Mon., Dec. 28-Wed., Dec. 30 Heritage Hall (G) at Duncan Classic
Note: Girls’ game time listed. Boys’ game to follow about 20 minutes after the girls’ game.
With a handful of games last Tuesday, Fridayland schools opened the 2020-21 basketball season. Several teams continue their seasons this weekend, with a pair of them hosting games. Deer Creek hosts Yukon this Friday at 6 p.m., with the boys to follow at 7:30 p.m., while Crossings Christian entertains Oklahoma Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. for the girls and 8 p.m. for the boys.
PC North travels to the eastern part of the metro to face off with Midwest City, at 6 and 7:30 p.m., and Mount St. Mary visits Harrah at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Both Heritage Hall squads, meanwhile, competed at the Carl Albert Festival on Thursday and Friday. McGuinness also hosted Fridayland rival Casady on Thursday, while the Cyclones entrain the OKC Knights on Saturday afternoon.
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CALENDAR NEWS OKCPHIL Dec. 625 • ‘A Classic Christmas’ The OKCPHIL’s ‘A Clas sic Christmas’ will be virtual. The single tick ets for the Digital Con cert Stream are now available for purchase for $20 at okcphil.org or okcciviccenter.com and the performance will be available on demand for viewing and reviewing during an extended time frame of Dec. 6 – 25. For updates on this and other OKCPHIL performances go to www.okcphil.org or call (405) 8425387.
HOLIDAY Through December • Light Show The Union Station Illumination light shows will run contin ually through January 1, 2021 from 611 pm at 300 SW 7th St. in Scissortail Park. Through Jan. 15 • Food Bank Holiday Match This holiday season will look much differ ent as the country continues to fight the COVID19 pandemic. Help spread holiday cheer by doubling the impact of your dona tions in the fight against hunger through the Regional
2020 Year in Film: Oklahoma
A Very Quail Creek Christmas Join us on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2:00 4:00 pm at Quail Creek Bank for a Very Quail Creek Christmas. Included in the price of your ticket: • A photo with Santa • A kids Christmas craft • 1x Wine & Cheese Raffle Ticket • 1x Cup of Hot Cocoa • Santa's Helpers Giveaways • Live Christmas Entertainment We have worked hard to create an event that is safe and fun for the entire family. Sanitation stations will be set up at the event and masks will be provided. The entire event will take place outside in the South parking lot of Quail Creek Bank at 122nd and May Ave. If you have any questions, please email the Quail Creek Community Foundation at foundation@quail creek.org. Food Bank of Okla homa's annual Holiday Match. All donations are matched, dollar for dollar, up to $700,000 from through Jan. 15 thanks to gifts from present ing sponsor APMEX and the Cresap Family Foundation. A simple $1 donation to the Holiday Match cam paign helps the Regional Food Bank provide eight meals to residents living with food insecurity in cen tral and western Okla homa. Once the match is met, $1 still helps provide four meals. Help deliver hope this holiday sea son by making a tax deductible donation at rfbo.org/give or by call 6003161.
ART SHOW
Through Dec. 5 • Deck the Walls Deck the Walls 4x4 Art Show & Auction is an annual fundraising event benefiting the Paseo Arts Associa tion. It's the perfect time to add to your art collection and find one of a kind holiday gifts for everyone on your list. All art is 4"x4" and bids begin at $25 or can be pur chased for a “Buy It Now” price of $75. Proceeds from art sales will support the PAA’s yearround work of enriching, educating and inspir ing the public through the arts. View the art at 32auctions.com/deck thewalls and visit thepaseo.org for information on this unique arts destina tion.
N EW D ATES /C ANCELATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: Brightmusic concert Virtual Michael Buble 02/17/2021 OKC Ballet Ball Firebird 02/12/2021 Jeff Dunham – 04/09/2021 Memorial Marathon 04/25/2021 Elton John – 01/30/2021 Rodeo Hall of Fame 11/12/2021 Maroon 5 – 08/14/2021 OKC Town Hall 01/21/2021 Backstreet Boys – 09/12/2021 Beaux Arts Ball 11/27/2021 MercyMe – 03/12/2021 Bachelors Club Ball Cancelled Other Events/Shows/Awards: City Rescue Mission donate boxes Chuck Wagon Festival – 05/29/2021 Wes Welker Golf Tourney 06/21/2021 Western Heritage Awards – 04/10/2021 UCO WinterGlow Cancelled Sunbeam Shine a Light – 05/13/2021 • LifeShare WinterFest & Snow Tubing at Bricktown Ballpark CANCELLED • OKCPHIL Beethoven, Ragtime & Bach Concerto Postponed • Scissortail Park’s ‘Tis the Season Market 12/5 & 12/6
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ecember has finally arrived and this annoying year is about to be put to rest. To lift my own spirits, and hopefully some of yours, I’ve decided to finish the year by looking back at the best movies, biggest stories, and most interesting developments in Oklahoma film during 2020. Cox Convention Center becomes Movie Studio. Nothing was more surprising or exciting than the announcement that Prairie Surf Media was turning the Cox Center into a movie studio with actual sound stages for major movies. Entertainment industry veterans and Co-CEO’s Rachel Cannon and Matt Payne partnered with lead investor Christian Kanady of Echo Investment Capital to expand Oklahoma’s capabilities and open our local industry up to larger productions and more long-term jobs. Killers of the Flower Moon is coming to Oklahoma. Early this year, Academy Award-winner Martin Scorsese (The Departed, Goodfellas, The Irishman), announced plans to film the movie in Oklahoma. It was then pushed to 2021 by funding sources, COVID, and re-writes. Apparently, Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Titanic)
wanted major rewrites and changed his role from FBI hero to the nephew of the villain played by Robert De Niro (The Irishman, Raging Bull). Either way, this production will be fantastic for Oklahoma. Oklahoma film stays Open for Business. As the film industry shut down on the coasts, Oklahoma implemented COVID safety procedures and allowed film productions to work as essential businesses starting in the summer. The results were full-time work for large sections of the industry and a huge influx of productions, including the Guthrie filmed movie Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan and Penelope Ann Miller as Nancy Reagan, and the FX series Reservation Dogs from award winning Oklahoma filmmaker Sterlin Harjo and Oscar winner Taika Waititi. Oklahoma Film & Television Academy launches. The influx of films over the past few years inspired a renewed focus on workforce management and training within the industry.
Earlier this summer, film producer Amy Janes, media guru Richard Janes, and film investor Melodie Garneau joined forces to launch Green Pastures Studio and open the Oklahoma Film & Television Academy. The school and studio co-exist inside the former Green Pastures elementary school in Spencer, which has been converted into a functioning soundstage. deadCenter goes Virtual. Smithsonian Magazine jumped started the party for deadCenter’s 20th anniversary by promoting it as one of the top virtual film festivals to visit this summer. 40,000 people responded from around the globe and across the country, inspiring deadCenter to launch a year-round cinema that screens films online. Finally, the biggest news for me personally was stepping down as Executive Director of deadCenter Film after leading Oklahoma’s largest film festival for the past 10 years. It was actually quite scary. But, it was time for deadCenter to get new energy and leadership. And, it was time for me to tell more stories through film. You see my first film post-deadCenter, Finding Carlos, starting today through December 31 at www.deadcenterfilm.org.
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Painted Sky Opera returns to live performances Professional opera returns to Civic Center Music Hall after a ten-month hiatus with Painted Sky Opera’s production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at 7pm Dec. 11 and 2pm Dec. 12. The show marks Painted Sky Opera’s first live performance since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement of the end of their 2019-20 season. While the Christmas-themed opera has become an annual holiday tradition for Painted Sky Opera, this year’s production will feature significant changes, including the addition of Tynan Davis, a Grammy award-winner, in the lead role of Amahl’s mother. The New York-based singer has spent the fall teaching at Oklahoma
City University after years of performing on national tours and at opera companies across the country. “This perfect little gem of an opera has always been a source of tender magic for me,” said Davis. “I hope it can be that for our audiences. It’s a miracle story and I believe in miracles.” Other major changes in the production from Painted Sky Opera’s past seasons include a switch of venue to Freede Little Theater at Civic Center Music Hall and the addition of a full orchestra. The orchestra will also accompany several Oklahoma City singers in the first half of the program as they perform a selection of classical Christmas favorites. COVID-19 has prompted the
largest change in the production, however. Due to distancing concerns, the audience for each performance has been limited to 50 attendees. In order to counteract this restriction, Painted Sky Opera will be livestreaming the Dec. 12 performance in a high definition multiple camera format. The video will then be available on demand until New Year’s Day. The performers and staff of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” face significant restrictions as well, with strict testing requirements and extensive mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the company. As part of the strategy, Painted Sky Opera hired a certified COVID Compliance Officer to oversee the
detailed plans. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” will be performed with orchestra in English. Molly Johnson directs the show for the stage with music direction by Jan McDaniel. Purchase advance tickets for the limited in-person audience and the streamed video at www.paintedskyopera.org or by visiting or calling the Civic Center box office at 405-594-8300. For more information about “Amahl and the Night Vistiors” or Painted Sky Opera’s 202021 season, go to paintedskyopera.org. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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With 25 years of perfect Rotary attendance, Mike McAuliffe attended meetings wherever he traveled. In this photo, he visits the Malibu, Calif. club.
McAULIFFE From Page 1 sargeant-at-arms. Club President David Walters said McAuliff’s last contribution to the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City was the reactivation of our annual golf tournament for the benefit of the Rotary Club 29 Foundation. “The restart of this tournament was a success and attracted a wide range of Rotarians to come and enjoy a day of fellowship for a good cause,” Walters said. “Fellowship for good was always at Mike’s core.” He was also a 1975 graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. McAuliffe’s sister, Deborah McAuliffe Senner, said the comments over the past two weeks were “like that of a modern day hero.” “People praised his community service, his contributions to this city, commented on his quick wit, his unrelenting charm, his great smile ... “ Senner said. “ ... He was ‘the doer,’ the connector, seemingly invincible, he was the special event wizard, a visionary and always the consummate gentleman (in that signature bow tie) and for me the little sister, he was so much more.” She said she really felt that everyone in OKC was pushing for his recovery. Senner said he loved his city with his entire being and did all that he could to make a difference. A celebration of McAuliffe’s life will be planned when it is safe to do so.
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GUMERSON
The marquee at Flip’s Wine Bar honors the life of Bill Gumerson.
From Page 1 design and construction firm. Their first project together, the Ford Distributing Company, was built by Gumerson from his father’s design. The two also collaborated on Nichols Hills Plaza. While an expert in new construction, Gumerson particularly loved historic properties and restored some of the finest architecture in Oklahoma. He was called a “devoted husband, father and grandfather.” Gumerson had “an exuberance for life and shared it with everyone he knew.” Gumerson was an avid boater, fisherman, snow skier, car enthusiast, traveler, and adventurer. Above all, those who knew him, said he was “loyal and he demonstrated this loyalty to family, friends, clients, and to the heritage of Oklahoma City.” One close friend and client said he was “the consummate gentleman.” Gumerson served on dozens
of boards and task forces, including as president of Preservation Oklahoma, for which he led the capital campaign to renovate the exterior of the Overholser Mansion; the Heritage Hall Board of Trustees; the Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission; the Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors; the National Trust for Historic Preservation Board of Advisors; Historic Preservation, Inc., which supported the neighborhood of Heritage Hills, where he was a longtime resident; and the Chafing Dish Society. Gumerson was a founding member of Friends of the Mansion, which preserves the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion. He served on
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DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 27, 2020; Friday, December 4, 2020; Friday, December 11, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-546 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Tamika Daphane Graham, Petitioner, -andElijah Lee Donald Graham, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Oklahoma to the said Respondent: ELIJAH LEE DONALD GRAHAM You, the said ELIJAH LEE DONALD GRAHAM, Respondent, will take notice that, you have been sued in the abovenamed Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and you must Answer Petitioner’s Petition filed herein on or before the 31 day of December, 2020 or said Petition will be taken as true and judgement for said Petitioner will be rendered against you according to prayer of Petitioner’s Petition. Issued this 19 day of November, 2020. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/illegible signature (SEAL) Deputy Court Clerk
NAME CHANGE
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 4, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-2425 In the Matter of the Application of Kitty LaNell Deering as next of friend of (child) Janiyah Daisy Ford to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Kitty LaNell Deering, as next of friend of Janiyah Daisy Ford has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Janiyah Daisy Ford to (b) Janiyah Daisy Deering and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Stallings of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 4 day of February, 2021 at 11:30 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 4, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-2426 In the Matter of the Applicatio of Kitty LaNell Deering as next of friend of (child) Jeremiah Lamont Stafford to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Kitty LaNell Deering, as next of friend of Jeremiah Lamont Stafford has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Jeremiah Lamont Stafford to (b) Jeremiah Lamont Deering and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Prince of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 31 day of December, 2020 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
CV-2020-2419 IN RE: The name of: ) Keyona Cora Gonzalez ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Keyona Cora Gonzalez has petitioned to change his/her name to Keyona Cora Urias. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 31 day of December, 2020, before Judge Prince at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 4, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-2427
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 4, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-2399 In the Matter of the Application ) of Michelle Hudson ) as next of friend of (child) ) Serenity Valencia ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Michelle Hudson, as next of friend of Serenity Valencia has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Serenity Faith Valencia to (b) Serenity Faith Hudson; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Mai of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 4 day of February, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/L.Ball (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE
In the Matter of the Application of Kitty LaNell Deering as next of friend of (child) Kyrah Danae Stafford to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Kitty LaNell Deering, as next of friend of Kyrah Danae Stafford has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Kyrah Danae Stafford to (b) Kyrah Danae Deering and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Prince of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 7 day of January, 2021 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 4, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 13, 2020; Friday, November 20, 2020; Friday, November 27, 2020; Friday, December 4, 2020) NOTICE JASON LANGFORD The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to declare your child to be dependent and neglected. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Whitley, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Court, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506, (931) 644-6147, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Tennessee Department of Children Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, which will be December 4, 2020, and pursuant to Rule 103(c)(3) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Smith County, Tennessee at Carthage, Tennessee on the 26th day of January, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for the Adjudicatory Hearing on the Petition filed by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Carthage, Tennessee.
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NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice, that the Petitioner’s Temporary Letters of Guardianship and Order Appointing Temporary Guardian is set for a review hearing before the Honorable James M. Siderias, Judge of the District Court at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, on December 8, 2020 at 9 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard. THE GRIFFIS LAW FIRM, PLLC /s/ Stephen C. Griffis Stephen C. Griffis OBA #16229 732 N. Santa Fe Avenue Edmond, OK 73003-4300 405.840.2664 FAX 888.511.5138 Attorney for Petitioner
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 4, 2020; Friday, December 11, 2020)
security interests and other collateral (if any held by each creditor with respect to such claim) to the named Personal Representative, Ronald W. Johnston, at the law offices of Virginia Cathcart Holleman, Attorney, Cathcart & Dooley, 2807 N Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106, on or before the following presentment date: January 25, 2021, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 25 day of November, 2020. /s/ Virginia Cathcart Holleman Virginia Cathcart Holleman, OBA 15422 Cathcart & Dooley 2807 N Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 405-524-1110 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 4, 2020; Friday, December 11, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE CREDITORS OF: Frances Johnston, aka Frances Alzora Norton All creditors having claims against Frances Johnston, aka Frances Alzora Norton, Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all
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Love before lockdown...Evan and Amanda’s smashing soiree! PHEW! Evan Reshef and Amanda Bartling tied the knot the weekend of February 14th only days before the pandemic “shelter in place” order went into effect. Lucky for the happy couple, family and friends from Israel, Hawaii and across the 48 flocked to their destination wedding in the Valley of the Sun ‐‐ Phoenix, Arizona ‐‐ just in the knick of time to celebrate!
Mother (Edie Roodman) and son duo “cut a rug” to “Ain’t No Mountain Enough.”
Wrapped in a handwoven tallit, the couple listens as the Rabbi bestows the priestly blessing.
New Lighting Show at Scissortail Park Union Station Illumination is a new holiday music and lighting experience at historic Union Station at Scissortail Park. The new light show will feature an eclectic and inclusive mix of music that will periodically be synchronized with the lights. As guests are watching the new light show, they may even catch a glimpse of Santa Claus from the Union Station tower.
The light shows will run continually through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 from 6 - 11pm. Union Station Illumination is made possible with the support of our sponsors T-Mobile, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, OG&E, Toucan Productions, BancFirst, Homeland, Crowe & Dunlevy, and Blair & Maggie Humphreys. Union Station is located at 300 SW 7th St.
Armstrong Auditorium to host original musical on the life of Apostle Paul Herbert W. Armstrong College announces a winter musical production, PAUL—Ambassador in Bonds. Three performances are planned at Armstrong Auditorium. Two at 7:30 pm on Sat-
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urday, Dec. 19 and Monday, Dec. 21. A matinee performance is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2:00 pm. Composed by Armstrong College Music Director Ryan Malone, the musical portrays the
NICHOLS HILLS
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 27, 2020; Friday, December 4, 2020)
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS In accordance with Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes, 2011, Section 354, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, will receive sealed or electronic bids on December 8, 2020, until 11:30 a.m., local time, at the City Clerk’s office at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, for the sale of $7,800,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, dated January 1, 2021, of said City, which Bonds will mature $650,000 on July 1, 2023 and $650,000 annually each year thereafter until paid, with the last maturity on July 1, 2034 to likewise be $650,000. The General Obligation Bond, Series 2021 maturing in the years 2023 through 2027 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 maturing in the years 2028 through 2034 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2027, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. Bids filed with the City Clerk shall be opened and read in the City Clerk’s Office at the time stated above and shall be awarded thereafter on said date by the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma in Council Chambers, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Bids received after 11:30 a.m. on the above mentioned date will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. There will be no exceptions to this policy. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 shall be sold to the bidder bidding the lowest interest cost which the Bonds shall bear and agreeing to pay par and accrued interest for the Bonds. Each bidder shall submit with its bid a sum in cash, cashier’s check, or electronic (wire) transfer payable to the Treasurer of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma equal to two percent (2%) of the principal amount of the Bonds. The right is reserved to reject all bids. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 is a combined purpose bond issue composed of $3,019,000 Streets Bonds, $2,989,000 Water System Bonds, $320,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, $630,000 Parks Bonds, $730,000 Public Works Facility Improvements Bonds, and $112,000 Police Bonds from a February 12, 2019 election authorization, all of which shall be sold together as one unit, and bids will be received for this combined purpose bond issue as one unit only. WITNESS my official hand and seal on November 10, 2020 Amanda Copeland City Clerk (SEAL)
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final imprisonment of the Apostle Paul in a perilous first-century Rome. It is his latest in a series of six biblicallythemed productions featuring the prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah, King David, Ruth and an oratorio based on the life of Abraham. “This musical depicts the timeless themes of overcoming obstacles, as well as adapting and advancing through adversity,” Malone said. As is customary for the Armstrong Fine Arts Department, the musical features brilliant costumes, innovative sets and a combination of a singing cast with stepdancing choreography from the campus’s acclaimed Irish dance school. The cast of 85 will be comprised of staff and students from Herbert W. Armstrong College, Imperial Academy and Armstrong Dance. Tickets to Paul are $20-25 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under (children under three are not permitted in the auditorium theater). Socially-distanced seating pods are available upon request by contacting the box office. For more information regarding ticket options, subscriptions or group rates please visit ArmstrongAuditorium.org or call (405) 2851010.
Reshef family proudly gathers for the first of many party pics!
Editorial Page
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, December 4, 2020, Page 10
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.
MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
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N THIS TIME OF THE PANDEMIC, Fridaylanders are trying to figure out where the greatest need is. I called Marnie Taylor, president and CEO, of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Marnie said, “It’s so hard to figure out where the greatest need is. A lot of small nonprofits are doing great work and they need to be supported.” If there is something that you have been passionate about in the past, continue to give, even if it’s a lesser amount. Our community must come first. If you can stretch and give more, now is the time. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has created a database. It is called Give Smart OKC at www.givesmartokc.org.
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It gives statistical data about central Oklahoma on more than 320 local, charitable organizations making a difference in our community. You can find organizations’ 990s and their websites. Look at their board of directors. You can also check the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits for members at OKCNP.org. “Our members are very engaged proactive nonprofits, which want to be better,” Marnie said.
In looking through these nonprofits, you may find organizations that touch your heart. Possibly you didn’t know they existed or what they were doing. Another sector where there is great need is the arts. Allied Arts supports our performing and visual arts. Without ticket sales for performances and museums having to be closed, this sector has experienced a massive revenue loss. If we want to return to life as it was before COVID-19, we must keep our arts organizations alive. I urge you to continue to give to the United Way of Central Oklahoma, the Food Bank and all our well-known nonprofits. But please look at some of the smaller and new organizations. This crisis has fostered many new nonprofits. Find your passion at Beaneighbor.ok.gov.
Send your letters to the Editor to: Editor, OKC FRIDAY, Po Box 20340, Okla. City, OK 73156 or email: vicki@okcfriday.com Wear your mask. Stop infecting other people and shutting down businesses. Oklahoma COVID-19 cases are climbing out of sight. You can stop it before all of our businesses have to close.
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Pepper’s Ranch Foster Care Community
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Hay bales made a comfy couch for Trish Liscom, above, at the Pepper’s Ranch fund raiser.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Easton Stallings, Ashton Fellers, Kaylee Crawford and Kenedy Warrick support the mission of Pepper’s Ranch.
Event raises funds for Pepper’s Ranch Peppers Ranch Foster Care Community in Guthrie recently invited guests to join the Peppers Ranch Community for a great evening of farm to table dinner, live music, silent auction and fresh air. Peppers Ranch is a community of foster and adoptive families who are dedicated to impacting the generational cycle of abuse and neglect of foster children in state custody.
The Pepper’s Ranch fund raiser provided an evening of entertainment for Steve and Linda Slawson.
The Pepper’s Ranch fundraiser was enjoyed by Susan Davis Jordan and Lisa Davoli, at right.
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Feathers Touareg - notes of mint, jasmine and musk
Circus 30” x 30” acrylic on canvas by Joy Richardson
Stretch Bracelets in yellow and rose gold
“Sugar” Canes
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Jude Frances Pave Quatrefoil Oval Moonstone Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Round Diamonds
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Kurt Adler Nutcracker
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1. Contest open to children kindergarten through third grade. 2. Contestants may use crayons, colored pencils or markers. Adults may assist in completing the contest form, but not in coloring. 3. Limit one entry per child. 4. Bring your entry by our offices to receive a special holiday treat and we will take your photo for our Facebook page. Deadline is Friday, December 18. Our office is located at 10801 Quail Plaza Drive, just 1/2 block east of May, off the south side of Hefner Road (use entrance off of May). Or mail to: P.O. Box 20340, Oklahoma City, OK 73156. 5. Submissions are considered property of the newspaper and may be printed in this publication or online. 6. The winning entries will be featured in our Christmas issue on Friday, December 25. Winners are voted on by the FRIDAY staff. Decision of judges is final. 7. Vote for your favorite entry by visiting our Facebook page. “Like” your favorites and the entry with the most likes will win the People’s Choice award. Prizes First Place: $30 gift card Second Place: $20 gift card Third Place: $10 gift card People’s Choice: $20 gift card
Religion
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, December 4, 2020, Page B4
Crossings plans online Christmas services December 4 Maxine Asch Ben Baer Shannon Edwards Nicole Fontenot Tom Gray Maxine Housholder Susan Lewis Mitchell O’Ryan Susan Regier Bob Stevens Guy Terlip December 5 Diana Bozalis Libby Bradshaw John Decker Hailey M. Furseth Brian Gerken Charles Gray Chris Hargrove Christie Hargrove Bob MoJo Sherri Pierce Jim A. Lange Debbi Weinbel December 6 Ashley Altshuler Chari Clark Charlotte Courtney Edith Fern Jones Cory Knowles Shirley Leverette Dave Locklear Amy Loper
Jill Loveless Tra Pippin Shelley Stanford December 7 Tyler Conrady Melinda Danner Megan Edwards Debbie Ellis Ted Oney Todd Pauley December 8 Mindy Balyeat Lauri Blosser Holly Lawton Kate Nelson Matt Seikel Billy Spruill Allison Stafford Randy Stafford Renner Starns Dick Swan Joe Wood December 9 Stephanie Brown Jacob L. Maidt December 10 Nancy Amis Matt Brisch Denise Buthion Faith Mary Everest Earl Ingram III Karla Swatek
Crossings Community Church is excited to celebrate Christmas with Christmas Eve service offerings available through its online campus, crossings.church/online, this year. “Crossings is thrilled for the opportunity to celebrate Christ’s birth with special worship featuring all worship leaders together, an impactful message, and lighting candles as in Christmases past, all while doing everything possible to keep the church family, friends, and guests safe and well during this time,” spokeswoman Katelyn Long said. Online-only Christmas Eve services are available on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 24 at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Beginning Sunday, Dec. 6, Senior Pastor Marty Grubbs kicks off the Christmas season with the series, “Hope Is Here, “which reminds us of God’s powerful promises during this challenging time,” Long said. Crossings offers a variety of Christmas events including women’s Christmas events (online and on campus), a service honoring loved ones (online and on campus), a nativity play
designed for families (online only) and more. Details for each event–plus a Christmas worship music playlist, Advent devotions, and other resources–are available at christmas.crossings.church. Crossings Community Church is a Christ-centered church committed to live by faith, be a voice of hope, and
be known by love. Crossings hosts services at its OKC campus (14600 N. Portland Ave.) at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday. Crossings Edmond (1500 W. Covell Road, Edmond) hosts services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday. Services are also available online at live.crossings.church Sundays at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Sister Cities
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- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Honorary Consul of Peru Mr. Enrique Villar-Gambetta and his wife, Aisa Pessagno, left, with Sister Cities OKC President Mary Blankenship Pointer holding up one of the new signs downtown showing OKC’s seven Sister Cities and the distance to it.
At the Consular Corps reception, from left, Switzerland Honorary Consul Dr. Rico Buchli, Honorary British Consul The Honorable Rodger A. Randle, and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea Dr. Dennis Dunham.
Sister Cities OKC board members and their husbands, Drs. Harlan and Mucki Wright, and right, Nancy Hyde and her husband Robert Cox.
Sister Cities OKC Board of Directors, from left, Deanna Bradley, Carol Sander, Secretary Dr. Mucki Wright, Vice President Dr. Ron Sutor, President Mary Blankenship Pointer, President-elect Aldwyn Sappleton; Vicki Gourley and Nancy Hyde.
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