PARTY IN THE PENTHOUSES
• Letters to Santa, Pages 11 & 12 • Christmas Coloring Contest winners, Page B2 • Holiday parties, Pages B1, B6 & B7 • Christmas Worship Services, Pages C2 & C3
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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 33 • Three Sections • 22 Pages • December 20, 2019
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‘Christmas in Candyland’
Britton Road work nearing finish line By Ashley Haley Staff Writer Britton Road commuters and businesses are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel as the yearlong road construction project nears the finish line. After the project was nearly delayed an additional three months after crews had a conflict with a water line, The Village city manager Bruce Stone said two-way traffic is restored for the full mile of Britton Road between Penn and May Avenue after the hole at Sunnymeade Place was filled. He said commercial driveway approaches still need to be paved for all the businesses from Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler to May Avenue. “All of the lanes were completely paved and they expect to have all the driveways and approaches done by Thursday (Dec. 19),” he said. The timeline is also dependent on the city’s weather conditions as we are in the winter months, Stone added. The Village City Council is considering hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Britton Road construction project, but plans have come to a halt with the completion date of the project still unknown. Stone said the final work to be done is the bridge extensions at Village Drive and Harrison Park, as well as the sidewalk. “I’m glad that we’re almost there. I think we all are,” Stone said. “It’s been terrible, but we survived it.”
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The Hickman Music School presented its annual musical extravaganza. “Christmas in Candyland” was an adorable way to bring in the Christmas season. Above: Sugar Plum, Taylor Ahrberg places candy canes on the tree. At right: Hershey Kiss, Sophia Lappano, looks very sparkly as she waits for the show to start.
Following traditions helps make the season merry and bright Compiled by Rose Lane Editor Be it attending candlelight worship services or baking gingerbread houses, most families have at least one holiday tradition they follow each and every year. Below are some of our readers’ most beloved traditions. ••• There is an old German tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the tree. Whoever finds the Old World Pickle first gets an
extra gift. We started when the children were young with a large pickle. As they grew older we made the hunt more difficult and would hide a tiny Gurken pickle. It is such fun. We celebrate Christmas Eve dinner with our favorite family members, the Mark Sullivans and the Cliff Branans— plus all the members of our extended families plus friends. It’s a big fun gathering. After the family festivities we head to Midnight
Mass and pray Santa comes. Merry, Merry. Suzy Bennett ••• At the end of the holiday season, as I’m packing up my Christmas décor in boxes to go up in the attic for the year, I write my future self a note with a Sharpie on artist paper and pack it away. It’s a numbered list of things to remember, to avoid, to do again, to watch for, lessons learned, etc. The list See Holiday, Page 8
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The Senner family’s tradition is to ring bells for the Salvation Army at the Sam’s Club on Memorial Road. From left: Scott, Deborah and Brevin. They were representing the Downtown Rotary Club.
Bids to be opened for animal shelter By Ashley Haley Staff Writer The Village animal shelter improvement project has been partially funded through donations and city manager Bruce Stone is expected to open bids the city’s portion of the project in January. The Village Animal League (VAL), a group of volunteers who help maintain the local animal shelter, first proposed the project earlier this year to improve the shelter with a new floor plan, roof, kennel floors, bathing stations, a system where the animals can go outside independently and more. At a prior city council meeting,
the council agreed to fund about 30 percent of the project or about $28,000 using funds saved from other projects. The project is estimated to cost $94,000. Over half of the estimated costs were covered through donations of services and labor, and Stone said about $35,000 more was donated. “We have raised enough money in donations for the shelter,” he said. “It’s more than enough to get started.” The Village staff also met with VAL representatives and the Oklahoma Humane Society (OHS) to discuss a contract for OHS to See VILLAGE, Page 2
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Iconic Nichols Hills deli to close doors By Rose Lane Editor Massi, Sarah, Audrey and Mina Baghvardani, the owners of the Brown Bag Deli, say it will be the loyal customers they will miss the most when they close their establishment today after 42 years. Massi came to Oklahoma from Iran to study chemistry at Oklahoma City University. “I put myself through school by working in restau-
rants,” he said. And, he never quit. Massi opened the Brown Bag Deli in 1978 in Nichols Hills. Three years later, he met Sarah. They were married 36 years ago and had daughters Audrey and Mina. Brown Bag Deli was in operation for 21 years on the plaza. The deli then moved to its second location, off of Western. The family has been serving its popular curry chicken salad, chicken lentil soup, chicken lentil chicken and
other fresh salads, soups and sandwiches there for the last 21 years, too. Massi smoked all of his own meats. Everything was made from scratch. The Baghvardanis served a third generation of customers. “They came in when they were young and they had children,” Sarah said. “Now, their children are bringing their children in.” “We have had very loyal customers. We are very blessed.” At first, Massi said the Brown Bag Deli was open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It was only closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. When he met Sarah, Massi said he pared back to 6 days and then 5 days, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. They did close for personals vacations. Now, he said, it is time for them to take some time off. Massi said he has also been a cattle rancher for the plast 20 years and he plans to devote his energies to that. Plans are to turn the family recipes into a cookbook for all to enjoy. The contents of the restaurant will be sold at auction. Audrey said her parents have taught her a lot about communicating with people, managing money and serving people. “I’m blessed to have two great parents.” Massi and Sarah agreed that it’s “been a good ride.” “I am going to miss this — mostly the people,” Massi said. “I never knew saying goodbye would be so hard.”
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Massi, Audrey and Sarah Baghvardani in front of the Brown Bag Deli, which is closing today.
Baghvardani family is recognized for service by the Nichols Hills City Council By Ashley Haley Staff Writer The Baghvardani family, owners of the Brown Bag Deli, was honored for their service to the community at the Nichols Hills City Council meeting. Mayor Steve Goetzinger made a proclamation honoring owners Massoud and Sarah for having successfully operated the Brown Bag Deli for over 40 years in Nichols Hills.
“Whereas in March of 1978, Massoud and Sarah Baghvardani opened the Brown Bag Deli, a family owned Mediterranean delicatessen in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma,” Goetzinger said. The deli first opened in the Nichols Hills Plaza and is now located at 7600 N Western Ave. Goetzinger said the family has faithfully served the city’s citizens and those in the surrounding areas. “For 40 years the citizens of
Nichols Hills have greatly enjoyed the Baghvardani’s gracious service and delicious Mediterranean food,” he said. “Most of you all, I would think, have frequented and have gone to the Brown Bag Deli over the years dating back to long before I was a citizen of Nichols Hills. It’s a great institution and we’re going to miss it.” The Baghvardanis will retire and the Brown Bag Deli will close Friday, Dec. 20.
Rep. Miller receives ‘Rising Star Award’ State Rep. Nicole Miller (R-OKC & Edmond) and Sen. John Haste (R-Broken Arrow) each received the Rising Star Award from the Oklahoma State Chamber at its annual Public Affairs Forum. “I have always tried to help build an environment where businesses can thrive both across Oklahoma and in District 82, and I’m grateful to the State Chamber for this recognition,”
VILLAGE From Page 1 take care of animals housed at the shelter. OHS is working on two proposals for the city. Stone said that in the first proposal, OHS would lease the renovated animal shelter from
Miller said. “Oklahoma businesses play a vital role in our state’s economy, and the chamber’s commitment to Oklahoma’s businesses is commendable.” The Rising Star Award is given to members of the Legislature who are dedicated to building a businessfriendly environment within Oklahoma. Miller, who represents District 82 in the House, is in her first term.
the city and handle everything including vaccinations, altering, fostering and adoption after the stray hold period passes. The second proposal states that the city would continue to operate the shelter and pay a fee for OHS to take the animals and provide the services. “There’s a lot of details to work out how we
would interact with them (OHS) but it would eliminate a lot of these logistic problems we’ve had with VAL because they don’t have a staff,” Stone said. The council said they were in favor of working with OHS. VAL would still play a role during the stray hold period and the fee is expected to be less than $10,000 per year.
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Fleming Scholar applicants sought
OKC FRIDAY in the Netherlands Jennifer Seal holds her OKC FRIDAY paper while at a café in the small town of Overdeen in the Netherlands. Jennifer is the president of the Putnam City Schools Foundation, and she and her husband Greg recently returned from a fantastic week in the Netherlands. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is accepting applications for its 2020 Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar Program. Application deadline is Feb. 1. The eight-week summer program allows the state’s top science students to enhance their research skills by gaining handson experience in a lab setting alongside some of the top researchers in their fields. High school seniors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, are eligible to apply. Students must be Oklahoma residents at the time of high school graduation to be eligible. The application process includes submission of a long-form essay, letters of recom-
12 Days of Christmas Oklahoma Lawyers for Children President and CEO Tsinena Thompson leads the singing of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” an annual holiday tradition for the organization. OLFC’s lawyers defend children in the foster system.
mendation and academic transcripts. Students must be 16 or older to qualify. Once selected, Fleming Scholars are paid and may be eligible for housing. Since the inception of the program in 1956, more than 600 Oklahoma students have had the opportu-
nity to work in stateof-the-art labs at OMRF. Two current OMRF vice presidents, Rodger McEver, M.D., and Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., started their research careers as Fleming Scholars. For application information, visit omrf.org/fleming.
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Cyclones net 2nd at Prague tourney
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Heritage Hall guard Trey Alexander scored 64 points in two games for the Chargers at the Ozark Mountain Shootout last weekend in Missouri.
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Following up a nice showing in its first tournament of the season, the Casady boys basketball team finished second at the Prague Invitational last weekend, after a 54-51 overtime loss to Holland Hall in the championship game on Saturday. D.J. Freeman paced the Cyclones (10-2) with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while P.J. Mitchell-Johnson contributed 15 points. Mitchell-Johnson paved the way with 26 points and Freeman had 14 points in a 8074 overtime win over host Prague in Friday’s semifinals. Casady had three players in double figures in an 84-48 win over the Carl Albert JV in the opener on Thursday. MitchellJohnson netted 21 points, followed by Freeman with 17 points and 10 rebounds and Dylan Vasan with 11 points. The Cyclones travel to Class 4A No. 19 Bethan this Friday and compete Dec. 27-
28 at the Lake Country Classic in Fort Worth, Texas. CHARGERS DOWN GLENDALE After opening with a loss, Heritage Hall rebounded with a 6052 win over Glendale, Mo., at the Ozark Mountain Shootout last Friday. Trey Alexander paced the 4A No. 2 Chargers (6-1) with 33 points. Jack Spanier chipped in 11 points. Alexander also scored a team-best 31 points and eight rebounds in a 64-60 overtime loss to Dora, Mo., at the festival. Spanier added 13 points. Heritage Hall next competes Dec. 26-28 at the Tournament of Champions in Tulsa.
responded with two wins to claim the consolation championship at the Panther Classic in Harrah. The 4A No. 10 Bears (3-2) edged Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary, 64-58, last Saturday in the fifthplace game. Xavier Cyprian scored a team-high 22 points.
points and Cooper Gudell chipped in 10 points. The Knights (3-2) visit Metro Christian this Friday at 7 p.m. SOUTHMOORE TOPS ANTLERS Deer Creek endured a tough trip to south OKC in the form of a
IRISH OUTLAST PONCA CITY McGuinness ended a two-game losing streak with a pair of wins in last week’s action. Cooper Bates paced a trio in double figures with 20 points in helping the 4A No. 7 Irish (5-2) to a 63-59 victory at Ponca City last Monday. Jason Nolan scored 12 points and Ford Collier added 10 points. It was Nolan’s turn to lead the way with 12 points in a 55-39 win over Santa Fe South on Friday. Graham Tawwater chipped in 10 points. The Irish enjoy a long holiday break before resuming their season Jan. 3-4 at the Hoops 4 Hope Classic in Tulsa. BEARS WIN CONSO TITLE AT HARRAH Stinging from a loss in the tournament opener, John Marshall
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McGuinness guard Cooper Bates (15) talks strategy with coach Scott Prater during last week’s basketball game at Del City.
D.J. Alexander netted 16 points to help John Marshall to a 7270 win over Stillwater in Friday’s consolation semifinal, and had 19 points in a 70-68 loss to host Harrah on Thursday. The Bears visit Star Spencer this Friday at 7:30 p.m., while the Rockets (2-1) compete at the Hoops 4 Hope Classic on Jan. 3-4 in Tulsa. KNIGHTS RUN OVER WEWOKA Crossings Christian cruised to a 67-48 win at Wewoka last week. Reid Lovelace led a trio in double figures with 14 points. Daniel Koonce collected 13
65-41 loss at 6A No. 2 Southmoore last week. Jalyn Todd netted a team-best 15 points and Jerry Tullis added 11 points for the 19thranked Antlers (2-3). They visit Edmond North this Friday at 7:30 p.m. EAGLES VISIT STAR SPENCER Harding Charter Prep has one more chance to get back in the winning track before its long holiday break, after last Friday’s game against Durant was canceled. The Eagles (2-7) travel to 3A No. 3 Star Spencer this Friday at 7:30 p.m. – By Jason Jewell
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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
SWIMMING ROUNDUP
Chargers trounce Santa Fe South Antler girls Building a big lead almost from the opening tip, the Heritage Hall girls basketball team cruised to a 6941 win over Santa Fe South in last week’s action. Macy Moore led three Chargers in double figures with 23 points. Annie Walker finished with 16 points, while Lainey Gray contributed 10 points. The Chargers (1-4) are set to compete Dec. 26-28 at the Duncan Holiday Classic.
suffered a 52-29 loss at Ponca City on Monday but rolled to a 9731 triumph over Santa Fe South on Friday. Presley Parker led the way with 11 points at Ponca City. Against Santa Fe South, Maddie McClurg posted a
OTHER RESULTS Antlers dominate Southmoore: Deer Creek ran its current winning streak to two games after cruising to a 70-38 win at Southmoore last week. The 6A No. 7 Antlers (4-1) travel to Edmond
KNIGHTS EDGE WEWOKA Crossings Christian ended a short twogame losing streak with a 46-39 victory at Wewoka last week. Ashlyn Darter paced the Knights (23) with 18 points and Claudia Keyser chipped in 12 points. Crossings travels to Tulsa this Friday for a matchup against Metro Christian. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. PONCA CITY TOPS IRISH Getting a mixed back from last week’s results, McGuinness
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McGuinness’ Landry Jensen, center, attempts to control a loose ball during last week’s basketball game against Santa Fe South.
team-best 23 points, while Raegan Crisp had 14 points and Parker added 11 points. The Irish (5-2), ranked No. 11 in Class 4A, enjoy the holiday break before resuming Jan. 3-4 at the Hoops 4 Hope Classic in Tulsa.
North this Friday for a 6 p.m. tipoff. Bears compete at Prague tourney: John Marshall finished eighth at the Prague tournament last weekend, after a 63-32 loss to Clinton in the seventh-place game. Story contiued at okcfriday.com.
Irish girls unveil alternate uniforms The McGuinness girls basketball team unveiled their new road alternate uniforms last week against Santa Fe South. The new design harkens back to the school’s unique history. In 1950, Bishop Eugene McGuinness opened the doors of Central Catholic High. It wasn’t until 1953 when the school officially became the Fighting Irish. Before then, Central Catholic High was known as “the Greenies.” Pictured is Raegan Crisp (13).
win title at Duncan
With six individual titles and sweeping all three relays, the Deer Creek girls swimming team cruised to the Duncan Invitational title last Friday. The Antler boys also got three individual event titles to finish second at the meet. Olivia Lounsberry and Kenadie DeYoung paced the Antlers with a pair of individual gold medals. Lounsberry won the 200-yard freestyle in by five seconds over teammate Halle McFarlane in 2:31.88 and also edged teammate Eastyn DeYoung by two seconds in the 100 breaststroke in 1:32.40. Kenadie DeYoung won the 50 freestyle in 30.25 seconds and bested by field by a full minute in the 400 freestyle in 5:17.04. McFarlane cruised
to a 14-second win in the 100 butterfly in 1:24.06, while Grace Davis captured the 100 backstroke in 1:26.68. Jillian Hull finished second in both the 50 and 100 freestyle, as did Eastyn DeYoung in the 200 individual medley. Claire Davis also was runner-up in the 100 backstroke, while taking third in the 200 freestyle and 200 IM. Jate Anusornpanich earned one of the Antler boys’ three event titles with a 3second win in the 100 freestyle in 57.87 seconds. Drew Knotts cruised to a 7-second win in the 100 backstroke in 1:07.88, while Rune Harth took the 100 breaststroke title in 1:26.33. Knotts also took second in the 50 freestyle and Harth was third in the 200 freestyle. Both squads next compete in the Metro Senior Classic on Jan. 4 in Edmond.
Rockets swim to 2nd at Mid-Del Keyed by three individual event champions, both Mount St. Mary squads swam to second place at the MidDel Invitational last week. Sydney Brown earned a pair of gold medals for the Rocket girls. She won the 400 freestyle in 5:12.36 and the 200 individual medley in 2:52.73. Abbey Snooks took the other gold medal in the 200 freestyle with a winning time of 2:34.83, while also taking second in the 50 freestyle. The Rocket boys had three swimmers in the top 5. Cody Smith finished third in the 400 freestyle and fourth in the 100 breaststroke. Landon Dowers took fifth in the 100 freestyle, as did Lane Smith in the 200 freestyle. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Dec. 20-22 • The Nutcracker
Celebrate the season with Oklahoma City’s favorite holiday production, The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s familiar score and Artistic Director Robert Mills’ delightful staging will fill the Civic Center in a warm glow. To purchase tickets visit okcballet.com or call OKC Ballet at (405) 848-8637.
Through Dec. 24 • Lyric’s A Christmas Carol
Lyric’s spectacular holiday tradition returns to the Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16th St. with the 2019 edition of Charles Dickens’ classic.
WINTER FUN
Through Jan. 4 • Lifeshare Winterfest & Snow Tubing 2019
Ride down the gigantic snow tubing slope this holiday season through Jan. 4. This is a holiday tradition you don't want to miss while in Oklahoma City. Go to the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., in Bricktown. Single-session tickets are $14, group tickets are also available for advanced purchase for $11 per snow tuber. Call (405) 218-1000 for info.
Jan. 4 • Horsin’ Around
No reason for cabin fever this winter, mosey on down to National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for some good ol’ fashion family fun. Each month The Cowboy hosts Kids Take Over the Cowboy events designed to excite little cowpokes of all ages. Activities will take place from 10
Through Dec. 31 • Polar Express Train Ride
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your hosts will work their way through the car and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and a delicious cookie are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 NE Grand Blvd., oklahomarailwaymuseum.org. am – noon, the first Saturday of each month. Horsin’ Around celebrates horses with horse-related crafts, including a horseshoe picture frame, storytelling and a showing of the movie “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.”
Jan. 6 • WWE RAW
Chesapeake Arena hosts the first WWE Monday Night RAW event of 2020, beginning at 6:30 pm. See all of your favorites. Get tickets online at Ticketmaster.
THIS WEEKEND
Dec. 21 • March of the Trees
Illuminate the dark night with light and costume in Factory Obscura's Inaugural March of the Trees. Participants are invited to dress as trees - holiday trees, butterfly trees, forest trees, giving trees, trees of life, any tree you choose. At 6:30 pm the trees will gather and march together through Automobile Alley, spreading light wherever we grow. The Mix-Tape experience will be open late, where you can enjoy warm beverages, live music and more from 6 – 9 pm, 25 NW 9th St.
Dec. 21 • Rodeo Opry
Christmas Show
The Rodeo Opry Christmas Show times are at 3:30 & 7:00 pm. Located at 2221 Exchange Ave. Adults are $15, children are $7.50 and group and military discounts are available at the door. Call (405) 297-9773 for information.
Through Dec. 22 • Midtown Pop-Ups
The Holiday Pop-Up Shops are back in Midtown. Thursday Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm.
OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES
Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave.
Friday, Dec. 20 • Phoenix Suns 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22 •
Los Angeles Clippers 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 26 • Memphis Grizzlies 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 • Dallas Mavericks 7:00 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE
March 12 • CHER
The Chesapeake Arena hosts Cher in her Here We Go Again Tour with Nile Rodgers & CHIC as special guests.
Lance’s Top Ten Films of 2019
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y favorite film of 2019 is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, director Quentin Tarantino’s gorgeous, sundrenched journey around 1969 Los Angeles. Less violent and more sentimental than a typical Tarantino movie, the film stars Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio as an aging television star and Oklahoma native Brad Pitt in his most relaxed and enjoyable role yet as Leo’s stunt double. New Zealand director Taika Waititi, who opened the 2016 deadCenter Film Festival with Hunt for the Wilderpeople, swings for the fences and connects with Jojo Rabbit, a comedy about a little boy navigating life in Nazi Germany. Co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell are both great, but Waititi steals the show playing the boy’s imaginary friend Adolf Hitler. Red Dog, an autobiographical film from Grammy Award winning songwriter Luke Dick, is my favorite documentary of the year and winner of the Special Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature at the 2019 deadCenter Film Festival. The film recalls Dick’s childhood, growing up at the notorious Red Dog Saloon on tenth street in Oklahoma City, where his mother worked as a stripper. Sam Mendes, the
Oscar winning director of American Beauty, is back in top form with the gorgeous World War I drama 1917. The film is edited to look like one continuous, real-time take, which makes the action play out like a taut thriller, adding an urgency that elevates 1917 above other great movies of the war genre. Equally riveting is APOLLO 11, a documentary that uses never released footage from NASA leading up to, during, and following the 1969 moon landing. In director Todd Miller’s hands, the gorgeous historic footage becomes a nail-biting thriller and a great reminder of how awesome our country is when everyone is working together towards a common cause. Gloomy Eyes, an eight-minute animated film from Argentina about a zombie looking for a connection, was the most popular Virtual Reality film this year at Sundance, SXSW, and the deadCenter Film Festival. Simple, visually stunning, and a perfect use of 360 storytelling. Parasite, the surprise
hit from South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho, is a powerful satire about class and wealth that won the Palm D’or at Cannes. It’s about to become one of the ten best-selling international films of all time. Come As You Are is a raunchy, heartwarming comedy about three young men with disabilities who flee their overbearing parents and road trip to a brothel in Montreal that caters to people with special needs. The film was a surprise hit at deadCenter, winning the Special Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature. Words from a Bear, the gorgeous documentary about Pulitzer Prize winning Kiowa writer N. Scott Momaday, is currently playing on PBS as part of their American Masters series. Directed by fellow Oklahoman and Kiowa artist Jeffrey Palmer, the film won deadCenter’s Best Oklahoma Feature from the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle. Finally, because I found Marriage Story too depressing, Joker too nihilistic, and The Irishman too long, I’ll end my list with Hustlers. The movie is actually a bit of a mess. But Jennifer Lopez is spectacular. From the rowdy beginning to the dramatic ending, she navigates the film perfectly and delivers one of the best performances of the year.
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Sunbeam Family Services and The Oklahoma Kid Governor are making a difference Sunbeam Family Services and the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) are thrilled to have 12year-old Kid Governor Luke Peterson serve a second term supporting Oklahoma’s children. Oklahoma Kid Governor Peterson works with Sunbeam and the OICA to increase awareness of issues affecting the well-being of Oklahoma’s children, including: foster care, early childhood education, mental health and public policy. Follow Luke Peterson “Kid Governor” on Facebook at LukePeterson-Kid Governor of Oklahoma and on Instagram at kidgov_ok. Angie Doss is the Chief External
Relations Officer at Sunbeam. She is passionate about working with community collaborations to help build strong families in our community. She is a graduate of LOYAL Class 8 and was recently named one of the Oklahoma Gazette’s 40 under 40. Please support the following fundraisers. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Call (405) 528-7721. • Luke’s “Nighttime Supplies” Drive - Drop off NEW pajamas and /or gently used books to any of the locations listed to help children in foster care have a successful night sleep. Call Sunbeam Family Servic-
es at (405) 609-8994. Drop off locations for NEW Pajamas or gently use books for Oklahoma Foster Kids; - Sunbeam Family Services: 1100 NW 14th St. – M-F, 8 am to 5 pm - Orthodontics Exclusively: 1516 SW 119th St. | Oklahoma City 2214 W. Boyd St. | Norman - The Bankers Bank: 9020 N. May Ave. | Oklahoma City This holiday season, join Sunbeam in raising $97,000 to help build strong families that last a lifetime. To make a donation visit SunbeamFamilyServices.org or call (405) 609-8994.
Angie Doss, Chief External Relations Officer at Sunbeam; and (right) Luke Peterson, 12-year-old Oklahoma Kid Governor discuss fundraisers on the Rise & Thrive radio show.
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Students
McGuinness students prepare for a long winter’s break B ishop McGuinness’ Christmas Dance took place last weekend at Harn Homestead. This dance was a Sadie Hawkins event with the girls asking the boys. The girls used clever posters, creative Christmas puns and sweet treats to invite their date. • It was a week filled with performing arts. The Music Department performed at the “Holly Jolly Follies” last week. The concert included choir, band, orchestra and glee. On Thursday the DanceVisions dancers starred in “Dancing with the Irish Stars.” Act 1 was full of
Hollie Jollie Follies students pose for a picture.
by Emma Haley
IRISH ITEMS
duets with teacher routines choreographed by Allison High and DanceVision members paired up with another BMCHS student. Act 2 was all about DanceVisions! Members perform student choreographed pieces, as well as showcases from Dance 1, 2, and 3. • Irish varsity football received the class 5A State Runner Up trophy last weekend
after their loss to No. 1 Carl Albert. It was close until the end of the game with Carl Albert scoring in the last 30 seconds. • Finals are just around the corner at McGuinness and students are preparing
for the exams. But, all the stress will be worth it when McGuinness will be out of school from Dec. 21 to Jan. 5. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hall ISP students pursue variety of topics
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eritage Hall Upper School held its annual Independent Study Program (ISP) banquet. The event represents the culmination of intensive, year-long studies for the program’s participants who have chosen and pursued a topic of interest beyond the rigor and principles of core curriculum. With the guidance of faculty advisors and subject matter experts, ISP students present the results of their self-directed learning to the Heritage Hall community during the annual banquet. This year’s event featured six presentations by the ISP class, comprised of seniors Sukanya Bhattacharya, Nate Branscum, Skylar Mooneyham, Alex Nguyen, Abi Siatkowski and Reagan Williams. Students researched a vast range of topics, including government policy, science, wellness, and art. Along with their presentations, ISP participants submitted formal papers as a summation of their research and findings. These works are housed in The Rainbolt Family Library as reference materials and to serve as inspiration for others considering the program. During the banquet, Assistant Head of School Nick Carter commended “the bravery and inquisitiveness” of the evening’s presenters, each of whom were initially selected for the rigorous program by faculty and administrators.
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Speaking about his experience as a twotime ISP participant, Alex Nguyen noted, “This program has provided me opportunities to explore and pursue
passions that I would not have known about otherwise. My mentors allowed me to conduct groundbreaking research that, I believe, will change the world for the better. Overall, the Independent Studies Program has allowed me to discover a new part of myself and hone critical-thinking skills that will, hopefully, lead to my successful pursuit of a
Heritage Hall Independent Study Program (ISP) Directors Katie Horn Davis (Heritage Hall Class of 2009) and Christina Wygant (Heritage Hall Class of 1995) with 2019 participants seniors Alex Nguyen, Abi Siatkowski, Skylar Mooneyham, Reagan Williams, Sukanya Bhattacharya and Nate Branscum.
career in politics and business.”
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and tastes like no one else’s! It may take longer to make than it takes for all of us to eat it! My two daughters and I like to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and decorate gingerbread houses at Christmas. We also like to get out and go do something fun in Oklahoma City, like tubing or ice skating or visiting Starry Starry Night at the Botanical Gardens. As a matter of fact, we are trying to do all of those this week! Katy Boren
From Page 1 includes topics from spending, planning, attitude, health and more for the holidays. When I find it I say “thank you Leslie (insert previous year here)! I forgot about that or this!” I’ve been doing it for about 10 years now and it’s been so helpful. If I had a super power, time travel would be it and this makes me think I’ve traveled back in time. Ho ho ho! Leslie A. Spears ••• My holiday traditions are possibly a little different than most. As a retailer for 37 years, my holiday traditions start the day after Thanksgiving. At CK & CO. we are blessed to bring smiles to many homes during the holiday season. We think of others and who we can bless during the season until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. At that time I rush out to make a Christmas Eve candlelight service to sing carols and feel the joy of the season! We go out to dinner and end the evening driving through the neighborhood admiring the Christmas lights. Christmas morning we have lox and bagels and open presents. Often times the day closes at the movie theater. And so it is “joy to the world.” Jane Webb Childress ••• We eat dinner with family, then go to Christmas Eve candlelight service. When we get home, we get something hot to drink, turn
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Quail Creek Bank employees all decked out in their best “ugly” Christmas attire. all the lights off except the Christmas ones, play some music and just enjoy the peaceful moment. Priscella Cude
••• My favorite holiday tradition is sitting in a circle with my family and listening to everyone tell their highlights of the year. As a kid, it seemed boring. But, as an adult, I cherish the chance to hear what matters most to the people I love the most. Every year there are challenges to overcome and health issues to be dealt with, but also sports victories, good grades, art projects, and medical cures. Going around the circle provides each of us a vivid reminder that, through it all, we are blessed beyond measure to live in this wonderful city, state and country. Lance McDaniel
••• Our favorite Christmas Tradition at the Hefner House is hosting a Christmas Eve Cele-
bration for family and close friends. Lots of children opening gifts as tissue and wrap litter the room, Santa making a festive appearance to hear the hopes from young and old, the massive buffet of Lebanese and traditional favorites, adults enjoying Dirty Santa and the competitive yet exciting Cellophane Ball game make for a merry and fun evening of togetherness, love and festive bonding! Carol Hefner
••• When I was a young girl on Christmas Eve, our family tradition was for us to wait until the last customer had picked up their gifts from my parents’ store in Cherokee, Okla. and then we would all go to the neighborhood cafe for dinner. We would then go home and each of us would unwrap one gift, get into bed early and of course Santa would come with the one item we had waited for all
year long. Now I am fortunate enough to have two brothers whom I share Christmas with. I have breakfast at one house and dinner at the other It is always a beautiful day and I feel blessed I have wonderful families to celebrate the season. Judy Lehmbeck
••• For years I would look at those old pictures of downtown Oklahoma City at Christmas and marvel at the bustling streets and sidewalks. It seemed like those days were gone forever. But now, when you come downtown, especially after the opening of the streetcar, you can see that those days have returned. Downtown at Christmas is once again the place to be. I think Oklahoma City families are creating new traditions downtown at Christmastime that include the ice skating, the decorations at Devon, the snowtubing, the pop-up shops, and so many other things. And they’re riding a streetcar between all of it. This energy will only grow in the years ahead. December in Downtown OKC is my new favorite holiday tradition. Mayor David Holt
••• The Christmas Holiday officially begins every year for our family on Dec. 23, my oldest daughter’s birthday. We always have a wonderful birthday party for her and she loves having her birthday near Christmas. Christmas morning is our special time to open gifts and be together. We all pitch in to make a huge breakfast with egg casserole, cinnamon rolls and, of course, mimosas! Kathy Bentley
••• Making my mom’s chocolate sheath cake. My daughter had the recipe engraved on a cutting board after she passed away. Celebrating my mother’s Christmas birthday even now as she’s gone. Hanging my daughter’s first pair of shoes on the tree (pink Leather ones). Instead of making a list of things to do in the new year, we make a list of the things we are grateful we were able to do the past year. Lee Ward
••• Every year at this time, my mother makes her mother’s recipe for a version of savory Chex Mix — except to call it Chex Mix does not do it justice! We cal it Stuff & Clutter. It takes several hours to make properly, has many ingredients
When my children, Walker and Lauren, were young, one of our favorite holiday traditions was gazing in awe at the many homes decorated with brilliant Christmas lights. Hot chocolate, with copious amounts of marshmallows on top, was made for the after-dinner outing. They bundled-up in warm pajamas and cozy blankets — like we were on an extended Arctic adventure —adorable and I could barely find them in the back seat of the car. Off we went. Christmas music played and we loudly sang along to our favorite classic carols from Bing Crosby and the musical enchantment of Manneheim Steamroller. As we turned a street corner, there it was. A magical display of electric wonder illuminating the whole sky. What an absolute thrill! “How could someone do this?” my children would exclaim. Each home seemed to burst with lights. With their big eyes and many ohhhhs and ahhhhs, they thought that surely Santa and his reindeer were up on one of the rooftops. I still enjoy the wonder and awe of Christmas lights and always remember the delight of my children when they were young. At this special time of year, the dazzling multi-colored Christmas lights turn the world into a joyful and magical place, filled with love, that I am so blessed to enjoy, each and every year. Merry Christmas. Nancy Herzel
••• My three children and I enjoy picking out a Christmas fir tree each year and then decorating it together. We agonize over picking out the perfect tree on the lot and it takes awhile before the four of us can agree. Since everyone is now older (ages 20, 18 and 15) and has their own schedules, sometimes we can’t figure out a time to decorate together until the week before Christmas, but we generally wait until it works. Our tree is homespun and droopy because it is filled with ornaments of memories — the ones the children made in preschool and kindergarten, the ones from my grandparents and the ones with their toothless smiles from elementary school mixed in with beautiful ones that we received as gifts, etc. We talk about the memories as we decorate. There are usually arguments over who gets to hang which one or just arguments in general, but I love it that we’re together and still enjoy this tradition. Lillie-beth Brinkman
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My favorite Christmas tradition happens on Christmas Eve. Since our boys, Robert and William, were babies, we've snuggled up on the couch right before bed while Daddy reads “The Night Before Christmas.” Now that they are all grown up, age 28 and 26, we still do it every year. There were a few times in the pre-teen years when they thought it was too hokey, but we persevered! Now there are the four of us and five dogs on the couch. Fabulous! Sody Clements
••• One of the most favorite traditions I have is working at Quail Creek Bank on Christmas Eve. We are open until noon and it is usually a very slow day in the banking department but many customers come in and tell us hello and wish us a Merry Christmas. We started a few years ago having an ugly Christmas sweater contest among the employees and it just keeps getting better through the years. The planning that goes on between individuals and the competition among departments is fantastic. Lacey Biffle
••• Since Mom moved to OKC, she and I have started a new tradition. During the holiday season, we go shopping to purchase matching Christmas pj’s which we wear on Christmas Eve and all day on Christmas. Christmas is typically a quiet day at home day for us since the kids are all grown. Pamela Hayes
••• For the Senners the holiday is all about family, being together and celebrating the true reason for the season. We have several traditions that we have upheld over the years – one night set aside to view Christmas lights all over town and a day to ring bells for the Salvation Army. We get in the Christmas spirit by enjoying performances like the OKC Philharmonic Christmas Show, The Oklahoma City Ballet’s “Nutcracker” and Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol.” We attend the most beautiful Christmas Eve Mass together at Christ the King, then have family over for a special dinner. For Christmas morning we prepare a huge brunch for aunts, uncles and cousins. There is always a game night that includes pajamas, Pictionary, popcorn, pizza and pinot! And our holiday is never complete without a family dinner at Musashi’s – already have our reservations for this year! Deborah Senner
••• We start with extended family sharing Christmas a few days before. On Christmas Eve we invite all family in town over in the afternoon to grill out and share fellowship. Later that evening we attend services at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, head home and spend the rest of the evening making Christmas cookies for Santa. Tim tops it off by reading “The night before Christmas.” Liz McLaughlin
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Everyone could use a hug now and then By Daris Howard Columnist I don't get much chance to play Santa, but I like to when I can. And I never do it for pay because that takes away from the reason I do it. Each time I get the chance to brighten the lives of children, I always feel it is I who come away better for the experience. This year, I was Santa for a big group of children. The director sent me instructions on when to come in. At the right time, I jingled the bells in my hand and made my way into the hall. As I stood waving, before going to take my place, a young girl, about three years old, came over and hugged my knees. I knelt down and talked to her. I asked her if she was going to come up and visit with me. In wide-eyed wonder, she nodded. As she and I were talking, a little boy on the first row saw me. He put down what he was playing with and came running with arms spread wide. He threw his arms around my neck and hugged me for quite some time before his mother called to him. When he pulled away, I also asked him if he was going to come up and see me. He nodded vehemently. Once I was settled in the chair that was prepared for me, the children flocked to get in line. With the children in the group and all of their siblings, there were probably more than 50 of them. One of the first to come to me
was a little girl who was around seven. She stopped in front of me and looked right into my eyes. “Are you the real Santa?” she asked. I love to help children believe in the magic of Christmas, and I laughed a deep Santa chuckle. “Of course I am.” “Then am I naughty, or am I nice?” she said in a somewhat defiant tone. I considered the type of child that would ask such a question and used that logic to answer. “You,” I replied, “are a bit mischievous. But you are still a good girl.” I must have nailed it. Her face showed her amazement. “You are the real Santa!” She then leaned up close and told me that for Christmas, she really wanted an American Girl doll. I talked to her briefly about American Girl movies and she left with a candy cane. One little girl asked me for a robot cat. “Do you have a dog to terrorize with it?” She said no, so I said, “Then what fun is a robot cat?” Her parents laughed. I told them that when I was in New York, there was a place that trained cats to be like watchdogs. They called them attack cats. But the problem was, the cats could not quickly distinguish their owners, and the cats often attacked their owners. Near the end of the line came the boy who had hugged me. When it was his turn, I pulled
him onto my lap. “What would you like for Christmas?” I asked. Though he was plenty old to speak, he said nothing. Instead, he threw his arms around my neck and hugged me tightly for some time. I hugged him back and felt there was more to his hug than just a child’s love for the magic of Christmas. When he finally let go, and I looked into his face, he was smiling a happy smile. “Is there anything else you want?” I asked. He shook his head, so I grabbed a pretty blue candy cane. “I'm sure you could use this.” He gave me another big hug, smiled, took the candy cane and headed on his way. His mother said, “I’m sorry he hugged you so tightly and for so long.” I smiled. “It's okay. Even Santa needs hugs now and then.” “He lost his father some time ago,” she said, “and he hasn’t spoken a word since then. He also has hardly let anyone touch him. Maybe in Santa he feels a little of the love of his father.” After she left, I pondered what she said. Maybe there was a bigger reason I enjoyed playing the part of Santa. At this time of year when we celebrate the birth of He who loved children most, perhaps playing Santa helps me experience a portion of that love He has for them.
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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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was looking through our files trying to find a story I did years ago and I found this Christmas column. “Thursday of last week I threw the rolls of wrapping paper back in the cedar closet with all the fancy ribbon and tags I purchased at 50 percent off after last Christmas and raced off to get bags. Secularly speaking, these bags are the greatest thing to ever happen to Christmas. Stuff the present in the bag, a dab of tape to hold it shut, and throw it under the tree. By 2 p.m. Saturday, even that was too much. I reasoned my 3 and 4-year-old grandsons wouldn’t care about wrapping or bags. At The Crossings candlelight service, I found Pastor Marty Grubbs agreed with me. ‘The Bible says the Wise Men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh. No where does the Bible say they were gift wrapped. There are two reasons there was no gift wrapping. One is they were wise and two is... they were men.’”
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY
vicki@okcfriday.com There are many fundraisers this time of year to make sure everyone has food and toys and yet I know from my years as chairman of the Christmas Connection that the need is always greater than the donations. Stopped by a discount place this week and fill your car with some toys in boxes. Then drop one into Toys for Tots and any other barrel you happen to see collecting toys for kids.
Also, keep extra cash in your wallet for the Salvation Army Kettles. Give something every time you see a bell ringer and kettle. Take an angel off the tree at church. If you are reading this newspaper, chances are you have helped raise money for the needy, are sending end of the year checks to charities, and helping in every way you can. Because we are all so blessed, do a little more this year. To be an Anerican or even living in America, places us ahead of most of the world. It makes all of us feel good to give and there are so many families in our metro area who do not have enough money for food or toys to make their families’ Christmas merry. Whether you are celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah it is the most wonerful time of year. Merry Christmas.
OKC keeps the momentum going with passage of MAPS 4 Congratulations, and thank you to Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council for selecting overwhelmingly popular projects for the MAPS4 investments. The transformation of Oklahoma City will continue with the $978 million worth of carefully selected investments in the quality of life in our city. The council spent more than 20 hours listening
to proposals, in which to invest the one-cent sales tax, which begins in April when the Better Streets, Safer City temporary sales tax expires. More than 70 percent of MAPS 4 funding is dedicated to neighborhood and human needs. The rest is for quality of life and job-creating initiatives. Now they will develop the implementation plan, and by 2021work will begin.
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Dear Santa, I will act good ... I will get a toy right? Nichols Hills Elementary First Grade Santa Hot wholes Morfboord IPad IPhone TV Car Playhome Treehome fish Love: Emmett too: Santa Dear Santa I will act good and be good same thing. I will get a toy right? Love Kendall December 1320 Dear Santa I want a vest for holding nerf amo and a new nerf gun and a a new tablet. Love Jaxon December 13, 2019 Dear Santa I want super smash bros and Mimecraft on a switch and one Black controller and one yellow controller for Christmas. Love Sully to. Santa
Above: Some of the cast of the Hickman Music School take their final bows after a very special show! For more pictures from the program, check out our facebook page.
Dec. 12, 2019 Dear Santa Claus Will you pleas get me a makup and pladoe. Love Rylee Sata Sata You are so ncase Sata Sata is my friend Jayla December 11, 2019 Dear Santa I like your slegigh. This year I have beengood. Because I was nice. So I would like a Hotwheel play set. So I can play with my sister.
Above: Rose Naifeh is a cute cup of hot chocolate. Above right: Chef Henry Matthews sings about making Christmas candy. See our facebook page for more pictures.
Merry Christmas Noah oh Jason Thrfer sing grat frid evre evte sigad wst me and you jason I wud had Niffids siyan wrt her I wish evre gure was lik you thak you for being a grate frid jason from Mattie to jason Love Mattie December 9 2091 Jayla dear Friend I am writing to tell you a bat if I could have a nything I would like
I love you I want coloring books, crayons and markers And also a becaus notebook I love to color and draw. So hool Love Mom dad December 11 2019 Dear Santa I like yor reindeer. This year I have been good Because I have been nice I would like a bendy plushtoy, a venom and a spy kit because I don’t have one of those. Merry Christmas See Letters, Page 12
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Caroline Kleese sings “Here Come the Candy Canes” during the Hickman Music School program, ‘Christmas in Candyland.’
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At Left: Gingerbread Cookie, Francie McCurdy sings “We Make Christmas Cookies.”
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Above: Elf, Rhett Cefalo sings and dances about a “Chocolate Covered Bus. Top right: Caroline Ford is a dancing candy cane. Lower Right: The cast of ‘Christmas in Candyland’ from the Hickman Music School takes their final bows.
Decemr11 112019 You suit I never had one because yot as casmr lol I bin good Merry Christmas I like too the big good ni wot a snow A’Rayan December 11, 2019 Dear Santa, I like year I have been good because I have helped a Then I would like a spy kit please. I want one so Braden I can play with it frienwith Mx December 11, 2019 Dear Santa, I like your reideer. This year I have been good because I have helped others. I would like a spy kit Please. I want I want one so I can play with it with my friends Merry Christmas Alexandra
out the trash and do dishes. I would like two nerf guns Merry Christmas December 11, 2019 Dear Santa I like your reindeer. This year I have been good because I have been nice I would like more money because I never had it. Merry Christmas Belknap December 11, 2019 Dear Santa I like your reindeer. This year I have been good because I was respectful. I would like a spy kits so I can play with it. Merry Christmas, Leoya Hecksher
Above: One of the Mountain Boys, Ward Rainbolt sings about “Big Rock Candy Mountain”. For more pictures check out our facebook page. At Left: Elf, Corbin Strickland, sings during the Hickman Music School Christmas program. See our facebook page for more pictures.
December 11, 2019 Dear Santa, I like your boods. This year I have been naughtly because I hit someone. I would please like the LOL a House for my friends. Merry Christmas Eliot Richards
At Left: Coe Fitzgerald, Charlotte Venk, French Hoehn, Gemma Brown and Penelope Humphreys.
Dear Santa 12/11/19 I like your sleigh T his year I have been good. I woul dlike an LOL boll please. Thank you Serenity December 11, 2019 Dear Santa This year I have been good because I helped my dad take
At Right: Hershey Kiss, Eleanor Watkins sings “Give Me a Little Kiss.”
Friday Festivities
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Oklahoma City University President Martha Burger welcomes guests to the dinner with Don Rowlett.
OCU’s American Spirit Dance Company entertains the party goers. Also performing were singers from the Music department and several instrumentalists.
OCU hosts annual holiday party Oklahoma City University’s annual holiday party was held at the university’s downtown law school this year. The dinner is eagerly anticipated by patrons and donors for the “floor show” featuring students majoring in music or dance.” The university boasts two nationaly ranked schools.The School of American Dance and the music department. The former led by Jo Rowan and Dean John Bedford. Dean Mark Parker has vocal and instrumental music in his department.
Jane Jayroe Gamble, Judy Love and Jerry Gamble, above from left. Phyllys Stough, Elaine Levy, Libby Blankenship and Pam Shdeed, at right from left.
Frances and Ted Olney.
Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Nancy Anthony, left, visits with Susan and Nick Harroz at the OCU holiday dinner.
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SECOND PLACE Ava Eckel Age 8 FIRST PLACE Tonya Serna Age 8
THIRD PLACE Ammanda Guffin Age 5
FACEBOOK PEOPLE’S CHOICE Louis Fraley Age 7
HONORABLE MENTION Sadie Curley Age 18 months
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Myriad Gardens to celebrate winter solstice Last Chance for favorite holiday shows Celebrate the longest night of the year at Myriad Botanical Gardens on Saturday, December 21 from 6 - 9 pm. Visit ILLUMINATIONS: Starry Starry Night presented by OG&E in the Crystal Bridge Conservatory; enjoy entertainment featuring live music from the Christian Pearson Trio as well as visits from the Hooplahoma and her
Cyr Wheel outside the Visitor Lobby, Seabrook the Magnificent and Elf from Project Princess. Christian Pearson is an artist based in Oklahoma City. He is focused on building live music culture in Oklahoma City through engaging live music experiences, marketing/PR/media for the live music industry, and creating captivat-
ing performances and experiences for his community. Admission to ILLUMINATIONS light show is $6 members, $8 nonmembers, Children 2 & under free. The Devon Ice Rink is open 11 am-11 pm. Admission for the Devon Ice Rink is $13 per person, includes skate rental; $8 with your own skates and $7 for members.
The Cowboy announces its winter Read the West Book Club titles Monthly book club offers perfect get together for bookworms and lovers of the West Grab a fellow book lover and head to the The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for its first book discussion of 2020 on Jan. 12, from 1:00-2:30 pm. The Read the West Book Club meets once a month in the Museum’s Dub & Mozelle Richardson Theater to discuss the month’s book selection and enjoy provided refreshments. John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath was selected as the book club’s read for January. The Pulitzer Prizewinning novel is presented in conjunction with the Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing exhibition, which features the iconic Great Depressions era image Migrant Mother among many of Lange’s other works. The
classic American novel follows the migration of an Oklahoma Dust Bowl family to California and their subsequent hardships. Reservations are $6 for Museum members and $9 for general admission. For more information or to register for the event, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/event/read-thewest-book-club-thegrapes-of-wrath. All Read the West Book Club books are available for purchase in The Museum Store, where Museum members receive a 15% discount. Other winter book club selections include Charles Portis’ classic novel True Grit (1968) on Feb. 9, from 1:00-2:30 pm (Register by Feb. 6)
and Drawing Fire: A Pawnee, Artist and Thunderbird in World War II (2018) on March 8, from 1:00-2:30 pm (Register by March 5). The Grapes of Wrath will also be the feature film for the Dinner and a Movie event Feb. 20, from 5:00-9:00 pm. Guests will enjoy an introduction to the film by film historian Elizabeth Anthony and dine on comfort foods inspired by Route 66 and prepared by The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City during the film. And unlike the Great Depression, Prohibition will not be enforced and there will be cash bar available. Following the film, movie-goers will be treated to exclusive time in the Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing exhibition. For more information or to register to attend, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org.
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Celebrate the season with Oklahoma City’s favorite holiday production, The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s familiar score and Artistic Director Robert Mills’ delightful staging will fill the Civic Center in a warm glow as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince return to the delight of the young and the young at heart. This is an expe-
rience your whole family will remember for years to come. Showing Dec. 20, 21 and 22. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit okcballet.com or call OKC Ballet at (405) 848-8637. ••••••••••• Lyric’s spectacular holiday tradition returns with the 2019 edition of Charles Dickens’ classic A
Christmas Carol. Featuring stunning sets, sparkling costumes and a cast of beloved characters that will get your entire family in the holiday spirit. The show is at the Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16th St. Recurring weekly Tuesday through Sunday. There is still time to see this classic Lyric production through Dec. 24
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Marrissa Baxter has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Keenai Gene Baxter, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Kerr Room 602 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 4 day of February 2020, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 10 day of December, 2019. ELIZABETH H. KERR Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Elizabeth Warne, Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 20, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2019-905 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Yesenia Reyes, Santiago L. Reyes Hilario F. Reyes, minors
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Jazmin Velasco has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Yesenia Reyes, Santiago L. Reyes, Hilario F. Reyes, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Kerr Room 602 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 7 day of January 2020, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 3 day of December, 2019. ELIZABETH H. KERR Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature, Deputy
NAME CHANGE (First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 20, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-2700 IN RE: The name of: YEN KIM HOANG
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that YEN KIM HOANG has petitioned to change his/her name to JASMINE YEN HOANG. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 23 day of January, 2020, before Judge Truong 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/Bill Young By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-2718
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wit: From (a) Anvika R. Bollepally to (b) Anshika R. Bollepally; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Ogden of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 9 day of January, 20209 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.
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Madison Layne Kershner has petitioned to change his/her name to Madison Layne Armstrong. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 6 day of February, 2020, before Judge Andrews at 2:30 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.
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CV-2019-2757 IN RE: The name of: Christopher Lawrence Wayne Van Atta
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Christopher Lawrence Wayne Van Atta has petitioned to change his/her name to Christopher Quinn. A Hearing on said petition is set for ___ o’clock ___.M. on the ____ day of ___, 2019, before Judge Mai at __ 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/Gail Bowlby By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 20, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-5754 In the Matter of the Application of Ashwin R. Bollepally as next of friend of (child) Anvika R. Bollepally 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) Ashwin R. Bollepally, as next of friend of Anvika R. Bollepally has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-
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Tis the Season The Honorable Hideo Fukushima, Consul General of Japan at Houston, right, hosted an OKC reception to present Lloyd T. Hardin Jr., Honorary Consul General of Japan for Oklahoma, center, an award for meritorious service from the Japanes Foreign Minister. Former Lt. Governor Jari Akins presents her credentials to the Consul General.
Kyle & Ginny Dillingham and Dr. Rico Buchli, Honorary Consul General of Switzerland.
The Small Wonders Great Works show at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum featured two Fridayland artists, Nick Berry, above with wife Betsy, and Bert Seabourn, below right, with Doug Sauter.
Chair of Allied Arts OKC Steve Mason, left, visits with Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah Senner, center, and Fridayland District 30 State Senator Julia Kirt at the Paseo Arts Award held at the Skirvin Hotel.
Tips to keep your poinsettias thriving after the holidays Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season. These colorful plants brighten up homes with their vibrant hues in variations of red, white and pink, making them a holiday decoration many people cannot live without. While they’re most visible during the often chilly holiday season, poinsettias prefer warm weather. Poinsettias are native to Central America and originally flourished in an area of southern Mexico. The Aztecs used the
plant for decorative and medicinal purposes. Poinsettias are beautiful and the bracts (modified leaves) can be vibrantly colored. That signature vibrancy is why many people would like to preserve their poinsettias to last beyond the New Year, which is possible with the right care. The following are some tips to keep poinsettias thriving past the holiday season. • Start with healthy plants that have full leaves, bracts and deep colors.
• Poinsettias do best when the temperature is between 65 and 75 F. Temperatures below that or drafts from cold windows can cause leaves to drop. • Position the plant in a room that gets indirect sunlight for at least six hours per day. If direct sunlight can’t be avoided, diffuse the light with a sheer curtain. • Poinsettias need welldrained soil. Overwatering or allowing roots to sit in wet soil can cause the leaves to fall off premature-
ly. Water thoroughly only when the pot looks dry. In households with temperatures around 70 F, the plant should be watered about once a week. • Fertilize the plant after the blooming season with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer. • Try placing poinsettias in or near a bathroom, as they prefer high humidity. It may be possible to get poinsettias to rebloom next season. Allow the poinsettias to dry out a little more in the spring. In May, cut
about four inches from each stem to produce a lush, full plant during the winter. The plants can be moved outside in June and during the summer, but keep them away from direct sunlight. Return the poinsettias indoors beginning around October. Make sure the plants get at least 12 hours of darkness per day for around eight weeks in October and November. This will help them develop a deep hue and bloom on time for Christmas.
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Jose Freede hosts Orchestra League At right: Debra Gettleman, Rachael Geiger Membership VP, and OKC Phil Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate Below: Kristen Ferate, development chairman and incoming league president; Agnieszka Rakhatullaev, OKC Phil executive director; and Brent Hart, OKC Phil board president-elect.
At left: Peter Markes, musician; Phyllis Morrow, league member; and Kris Markes.
The Oklahoma City Orchestra League held its Christmas membership meeting at the OKC Golf & Country Club with a luncheon hosted by Josephine Freede. Entertainment included Jeanne Clewell on the piano, Meredith BlechaWells, OKC Phil cello and our OKC Phil Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate on the piano playing his favorite song from childhood “Silent Night” and his new favorite “White Christmas” with a sing along from the membership. A delicious lunch of fresh fruit, chicken crepes with wild rice and a spiced peach half with a lemon meringue tart for dessert was served and party favors to take home included a silk bag with chocolates and cookies decorated with the league logo and one in the shape of a music note. Table decorations consisted of boughs of eucalyptus branches and seasonal greenery. Information was provided for upcoming opportunities to volunteer for our music education programs and a special gift was presented to Kris Markes for her service to the OKC Phil.
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Allied Arts
A Progressive Penthouse Party By Rose Lane Editor Progressive Penthouse Party — say that fast three times! It was actually a Pretty Perfect Progressive Penthouse Party put on by the Allied Arts Circle Club. The event took place at three residences on different floors of City Place downtown. Guests enjoyed the decor and views from the homes of Julie and Mark Beffort, Lizette and Drew Williamson and Becky and Roy Oliver. During the party, Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah Senner announced the Befforts are the co-chairman of the organization’s 2020 fund raising campaign. James Pickel is the honorary chairman.
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Above: Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah Senner, second from right, announces that Mark and Julie Beffort, left, will chair the 2020 fundraising campaign, while James Pickel, right has been named the honorary chairman. At left: Melissa Corrado-Harrison visits with Julie and Clay Cockrill. Actor James Austin Kerr was in town for the party. He is with his parents, Beth and Steve Kerr. The party featured different entertainment and food on each floor.
Above: Kathy and Jim Quigley with Shannon Hill. At right: Tim McLaughlin, Grant Soderbey and Liz McLaughlin.
Above: Elaine Levy and Linda Dunn. At right: Telling Santa they have been very good this year are Nabil and Penelope Srouji.
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The Christmas Gospel In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him
and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them
in the inn. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” But the angel When the said to them, “Do angels had left not be afraid. I them and gone bring you good into heaven, the news of great joy shepherds said to that will be for all one another, the people. “Let’s go to BethToday in the lehem and see town of David a this thing that Savior has been has happened, born to you; he is which the Lord Christ the Lord. has told us This will be a about.” sign to you: You So they hur-
ried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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Ways to celebrate the real reason f or the season In many ways, secular celebrations garner more attention than religious gatherings during the holiday season. But all it takes is a little digging to find religious services to fill our calendars come the month of December. Midnight Mass. Many Christian churches commemorate Jesus Christ’s birth with a special midnight Mass on December 24th. Some Christians wait until the clock strikes midnight to place baby Jesus figurines into their Nativity scenes a t home. Midnight Mass may bring entire communities together to share the holiday season message of joy and peace. Midnight Mass also may feature awe-inspiring performances by church choirs or private performers who lend their talents to the festivities. Living Nativity. Area houses of worship and community centers may produce their own Living Nativity performances. Costumed volunteers and actors present the story of Christ’s birth and the good news that followed. This can be an especially exciting experience for children and may also be a creative way to reinforce religious beliefs, especially to children who may have difficulty otherwise relating to written text. Christmas pageants. In some areas, children play integral roles in recreating the story of Christmas. Private schools may offer performances of Christmas pageants that explain the Nativity and other events leading up to
the birth of Christ. Parents and extended members of the family can enjoy a religious experience while also sharing praise for their youngest performers. Volunteer efforts. Houses of worship may organize clothing drives, holiday meals, toy donation collections, and many other community events this time of year. Volunteer to lend a hand at such events, which can help to remind you that the holiday season is one of giving. Community candle lighting. Jewish celebrants may participate in a community-sponsored hanukkiyah (Chanukah menorah) lighting ceremony. Although candles or oil is traditionally burned for Chanukah, many public places use an electric system for safety and convenience. The lighting has a schedule based on tradition and ritual. A Chanukah candle lighting service can bring the religious experience alive for many involved. Caroling. Christmas caroling, which likely evolved from the British tradition of wassailing, has largely fallen out of favor. However, many close-knit towns and communities still include caroling among their traditions. Caroling can be a great way to spread holiday cheer. Although carols are often a blend of religious and secular tunes, many people find their faith is revitalized by joining their friends and neighbors to carol during the holiday season.
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Nonagenarian Society meeting group, from left: Gene Rainbolt, George Nigh, Dick Clements, Jeanne Hoffman Smith, Robert Ellis, Kay Goebel, Louis Trost, June Parry, Millar “Bud” White, Nina Gaugler, William Parry and Joe McClendon at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
The 90+ form a club, Nonagenarian Society The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation hosted the first meeting of the Nonagenarian Society at its Oklahoma City campus. The Nonagenarian Society was created by longtime OMRF board member H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt. His goal was to encourage Oklahomans between the ages of 90 and 99 to learn from physicians and scientists about current medical research, particularly in cancer, at OMRF and the Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma. The society will meet twice a year, alternating sites between OMRF and Stephenson. At the meeting, Holly Van Remmen, Ph.D., chairman of OMRF’s Aging and Metabolism Research Program, gave a presentation on the basic research underway at OMRF on diseases of aging, including age-related muscle loss, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, arthritis and cancer. Attendees also watched a video featuring a collaboration between OMRF and Stephenson on a promising cancer drug for glioblastoma, a
deadly form of brain cancer. The drug, OKN-007, was developed at OMRF and is in clinical trials at Stephenson. “OMRF and Stephenson are two internationally recognized institutions who do groundbreaking work and have made a tremendous impact on Oklahoma,” said Rainbolt, who turned 90 in April. “My ambition with this society is for people in this age group to get together, participate, learn and support the research being done to help us all live longer and healthier lives.” The society has 41 members so far. Those who attended the OMRF luncheon included Rainbolt, George Nigh, Dick Clements, Jeanne Hoffman Smith, Robert Ellis, Kay Goebel, Louis Trost, June Parry, Millar “Bud” White, Nina Gaugler, William Parry, Dick Sias and Joe McClendon at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. For more information on becoming a member of the Nonagenarian Society, contact Penny Voss or Sonny Wilkinson at OMRF at 2717400.
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