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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 34 • Three Sections • 24 pages December 21, 2018

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NHILLS BOND ISSUE

Molly’s rockin’ the Santa Suit

Lion’s share is infrastructure improvements By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

By Rose Lane Editor

Almost 78 percent of the $28.45 million bond issue pending in Nichols Hills would be earmarked for infrastructure improvements. A little less than half of the proceeds, $13 million, would be devoted to streets; $1.6 million would be reserved for work on the sanitary sewer system; the municipal water system would receive $6,550,000; and $1 million would be spent on projects at the Public Works Complex. Thirteen streets would be targeted for approximately four miles of reconstruction or resurfacing in concrete or asphalt. “Our goal is to pave as much in concrete as we can,” Mayor E. Peter Hoffman Jr. said. Any of the street rehabilitation projects might include sidewalks, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements, equipment and intersection and drainage renovations. Nichols Hills has 29 miles of streets, according to the latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report delivered to the City Council. Approximately 9,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines would be improved. Plans are to “replace, repair or upsize troubles lines” throughout the community, Public Works Director Randy Lawrence said.

One day 12-year-old Molly Love, a seventh grader at Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, found a Santa suit in her grandma Linda Howell’s guest bedroom and slipped it on — and out the front door. Then she climbed up on a pillar and danced, spreading good cheer for those driving down the street in Belle Isle. “It was the perfect size for me,” Molly said. “I thought it would be fun to get people into the Christmas spirit.” Molly said she waited for her grandma, aka GG, to spot her. “I thought to myself, this is going to get two reactions out of GG,” Molly said. “She’s either going to say, ‘No, no honey, you have to take it off,’ or she was going to start laughing.” Instead, she encouraged her granddaughter to dance. Molly said she was up on the pillar for nearly two hours. Drivers honked and waved. “Normally, dancing is not me,” Molly said. “But, in that suit no one knows it is me.” Molly hasn’t planned any repeat performances, but drivers might want to

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Toddlers at Hickman’s Jack Vestring dances to the music at Hickman’s Music School’s Rock and Roll Christmas 2018. More Photos by Ron Vavak on Pages 9 & 10

Communications also on the list By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Aged communications and emergency preparedness equipment would be replaced if Nichols Hills residents endorse a $28.45 million capital improvements bond issue on Feb. 12. Among the proposals on which the voters will pass judgment is a request for $1 million

for various technology improvements. Those would include $75,000 to acquire and install new communication antennas on city water towers. The antennas serve the Nichols Hills police and fire departments and the public works staff, along with the city’s water well telemetry system, Information Systems Manager Neil Gray

said. The antennas are positioned atop the city’s water towers and are more than 30 years old, Gray said. The plan is to replace the antennas when the water storage tanks are repainted, he said. The city also wants to buy and install another meter reading tower, at an estimated

Nichols Hills and NW OKC Magazine featuring the Bachelors Club Debutantes.

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Molly Love spreads holiday cheer in Belle Isle.

MOLLY LOVE

pay attention as they pass through Belle Isle. “I might (do it again),” Molly said. “I don’t know for a fact, it just kind of happens.”

Village bill for Britton up $54k By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer A $3,954,000 contract on the reconstruction of a mile-long section of Britton Road in The Village has been approved, and the city’s share of the tab increased to about $837,000. The state Transportation Commission awarded the project to Crossland Heavy Contractors, the lowest of three bidders for the job. The three-lane asphalt section

of Britton Road between May Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue will be completely torn out and reconstructed in concrete. Federal funds will pay for 80 percent of the construction cost and The Village paid the other 20 percent. City officials initially thought their share would come to $782,576; however, The Village was charged an additional $54,400 for all of the engineering costs on the project and some of See BRITTON, Page 3

Excursions

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- Photo by Rose Lane

Judy Love, Barbara Brou and Susan Johnston, dressed alike from head to toe, welcome guests to their “girl party” in Judy’s home.

Children’s program brings joy to the season F or those of you who find this season depressing for a variety of reasons, I have the antidote. Get yourself to a children’s Christmas pageant. There is such unintended hilarity that you can’t help but be uplifted. “THE CHRISTMAS STORY” was performed by the children of our church. The prime narrators were three pretty cheeky mice who had great presence: Charlotte Smith, Regan Miller and Jimmy Tirrell. From there? Adorable

malfunctions. Some of the cows in the manger required herding as they had a need to exit off the front of the stage, stage right, etc., and the sheep had a ringer. Apparently, this sheep was to monitor the Cheez-It box that mice inherently covet. Mr. Sheep would not allow the mice even

close, and kept the box clutched to his chest as he distanced himself from those pesky guys. For no reason that was explainable, he also had a set of handcuffs that he gave life to as he whirled them about the stage. Baby Jesus (who was a girl – hey, you deal with what you have) behaved beautifully in the manger. Cara Fraley was type-cast as the Angel. You can’t help but feel the presence of God when you see an See JOY, Page B2

News

BONDS From Page 1 of sanitary sewer lines would be improved. Plans are to “replace, repair or upsize troubles lines” throughout the community, Public Works Director Randy Lawrence said. Nichols Hills has 27 miles of sewer lines, the new Comprehensive Annual Financial Report shows. Renovations to the city’s water system would include construction of a water treatment plant to further purify and soften the city’s “hard” well water; drill a new water well or redrill one or more of the town’s existing water wells, includ-

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the inspection fees, too, City Manager Bruce Stone said. The Village has paid all of its bill with proceeds from a $10.38 million capital improvements bond issue local voters approved in January, Stone said. Construction will be postponed until early next year, after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Oklahoma

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ing “as necessary,” construction of associated collection lines and well site improvements such as access roads, well houses, fencing, easement, water rights and engineering; plus replacement of or repairs to existing water distribution lines in the city. Improvements planned for the Public Works Complex at 1009 NW 75th St. would include security upgrades, such as fencing and video surveillance equipment, to comply with requirements of the state Department of Environmental Quality; covered parking facilities for city vehicles and equipment; Also, build and equip a fuel tank canopy; construct a partially covered, paved staging yard

Department of Transportation has allotted a full year for completion of the project. Britton Road carries approximately 21,700 vehicles per day near May and about 14,300 per day in the vicinity of Penn, traffic counts show. In a related matter, Stone and Crossland agreed to delay the start of a $519,000 project to rehabilitate the two eastbound lanes of Hefner Road between Lakeside Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue until

Street Improvements Proposed in $28.45M Bond Issue Street

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To intersection

Surface

Bedford Drive

Trenton Rd.

Western Ave.

concrete

Huntington Ave.

Holtzendorff Pkwy.

Sherwood Ln.

concrete

Huntington Ave.

Holtzendorff Pkwy.

Pennsylvania Ave.

asphalt

Randel Road

NW 63rd St.

Glenbrook Terr.

concrete

Randel Road

Glenbrook Terr.

Huntington Ave.

concrete

Waverly Ave.

E. Grand Blvd.

Avondale Dr.

asphalt

Avondale Dr.

Bedford Dr.

Western Ave.

asphalt

Devonshire Blvd.

Pennsylvania Ave.

Bedford Dr.

concrete

Dorset Dr.

Somerset Pl.

NW Grand Blvd.

concrete

Buttram Rd.

Dorchester Dr.

Nichols Rd.

concrete

Nichols Rd.

Westminster Pl.

Buttram Rd.

concrete

Avondale Dr.

Waverly Ave.

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asphalt

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Huntington Ave.

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asphalt

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Brentwood Ave.

Center Grand

asphalt

Guilford Ln.

Waverly Ave.

Nichols Rd.

concrete

Kingsbury Ln.

Pennsylvania Ave.

Bedford Dr.

asphalt

Nichols Rd.

Wilshire Blvd.

Guilford Ln.

concrete

Trenton Rd.

Belford Ave.

Tedford Way

asphalt

Bedford Dr.

Brentwood Ave.

6500 blk. W. Grand

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Source: SRB and City of Nichols Hills

for city vehicles, equipment and materials; and construct a wash bay that could accommodate large trucks such as fire engines and garbage

compactors. Nichols Hills voters will pass judgment on the $28.45 million general-obligation bond issue on Feb. 12, 2019.

March 2019. “Since this is a heavily traveled street, it was felt that we should wait until winter is over to tackle this project,” Stone informed the City Council. “Weather is so unpredictable this

time of year.” Hefner Road carries an average of 18,700 vehicles daily immediately east of Linn Avenue, and 24,500 vehicles daily just west of SH74/Lake Hefner Parkway, records reflect.

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okcFRIDAY

Sports Weekly BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

No. 4 Bears ground Eagles Jumping out to a big lead, 4A No. 4 John Marshall cruised

to a 100-57 victory against Harding Charter Prep last Friday night. Three Bears finished in double figures, led by Elian Morales and Patrick Garrett with 14 points

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Friday, December 21 Deer Creek at Westmoore, 6 & 7:30 Little Axe at Mount St. Mary, 2 & 3:30 Thurs., Dec. 27-Sat., Dec. 29 Casady at Ardmore Holiday Classic Deer Creek at Enid Holiday Classic Heritage Hall at Duncan Holiday Classic John Marshall (G) at Duncan Holiday Classic PC North (B) at Ardmore Holiday Classic McGuinness at Enid Holiday Classic Note: Girls’ game times are listed first.

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each and D.J. Alexander with 13 points. Cayman McKinney scored a team-best 16 points for the Eagles (4-8). Zach Rhone finished with 15 points and Tre LaDay had 10. On Tuesday, the Bears (7-0) also rolled to an 87-71 win over Star Spencer, behind 18 points each from Garrett and Alexander. Corey Coleman contributed 16 points. CHARGERS EDGE ROCKETS Class 4A No. 2 Heritage Hall kept its undefeated season intact with a 64-57 victory at Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary last Tuesday. Trey Alexander led the way with 23 points and six rebounds, while Will McDonald added 17 points and five assists. The Chargers (5-0) compete Dec. 27-29 at the Duncan Holiday Classic. CYCLONES ROUT SW COVENANT Casady cruised to a pair of victories against Southwest Covenant and Jones in last week’s action.

Three Cyclones scored in double figures, led by D.J. Freeman with 22 points, in a 68-41 win at Southwest Covenant. P.J. Mitchell-Johnson finished with 17 points and Dillard Bowie added 10. Freeman also led the way with 28 points and MitchellJohnson had 23 in a 78-56 win at Jones. The Cyclones (9-2) are set to compete at the Ardmore Holiday Classic on Dec. 27-29. ANTLERS FALL TO ED. NORTH Suffering its first loss of the season, 6A No. 11 Deer Creek endured a heartbreaking 61-59 setback against 12th-ranked Edmond North last Friday. Baron Hopgood paced the Antlers with 12 points and Miles Slater chipped in 11 points. The Antlers (3-1) visit Westmoore this Friday at 7:30 p.m. SANTA FE SOUTH TOPS IRISH McGuinness suffered a 50-49 road loss at Santa Fe South last Friday for its first setback of the season. Patrick Sullivan was the only player in double figures with 21 points. The Irish (2-1) cruised to a 70-50 win

- Photo by Kimblery Richelle, www.CRPics.com

Heritage Hall’s Will McDonald scored 17 points and five assists in the Chargers’ 64-57 win over Mount St. Mary in last week’s action.

over Harding Prep last Tuesday, behind 13 points from Jason Nolan and 10 from Graham Tawwater. Cayman McKinney paced a trio in double figures with 18 points for the Eagles. Tre LaDay scored 13 points and Zach Rhone added 11 points. McGuinness is set to compete Dec. 27-29 at the Enid Holiday Classic, while Harding Prep is off until Jan. 8 for a home game against Casady. METRO CHRISTIAN DOWNS KNIGHTS After opening the week with a win, Crossings Christian suffered a 59-40 loss to Metro Christian last Friday.

Reid Lovelace paced the 3A No. 12 Knights (4-3) with 12 points. Three players scored in double figures in a 71-30 win against Wynnewood on Tuesday. Daniel Koonce finished with 14 points and Lovelace had 12 points, while Cooper Gudell added 11. The Knights are off until Jan. 4 when they host Heritage Hall. OTHER RESULTS Putnam City clips Panthers: PC North’s sluggish start to the season continued, as the Panthers suffered an 80-76 home loss to Putnam City last Tuesday. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.

WRESTLING ROUNDUP

Casady’s Little wins at Kingfisher

McGUINNESS DOWNS MILLWOOD

Three Casady wrestlers, including an individual champion, placed at the Kingfisher Invitational last weekend. C.J. Little paced the Cyclones with a gold medal at heavyweight. Will Dumigan finished second at 145 pounds, and Jack Barrett took fourth at 145 pounds. Casady is off until Jan. 8 when they visit Crossings Christian in their second duel of the season.

McGuinness earned its first duel win of the season with a 45-27 decision against Millwood. Four Irish grapplers posted match wins. Evan Rich won 10-9 at 106 pounds and Gage Williams secured a 12-10 victory. Nico Coronel and Dane Harris pinned their opponent at 195 and 220 pounds, respectively. The Irish next compete Jan. 4-5 at the McAlester Invitational.

Sports Weekly

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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Antlers edge Ed. North In maybe its toughest game of the season, Class 6A No. 6 Deer Creek held off No. 9 Edmond North, 51-50, last Friday night. Skylar Vann collected 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Antlers (4-0).

a 2-week break before competing Dec. 27-29 at the Duncan Holiday Classic. PANTHERS DOWN PUTNAM CITY PC North evened its record for the season with a 49-42 victory against district-rival Putnam City last week. Bria SandersWood scored 17 points and Reagan Hallowell chipped in eight

Fe South. Maddie McClurg finished with 20 points and Taylor Due had 11 points. McClurg netted a team-best 19 points and six assists in a 76-41 triumph over Harding Prep. Brooke West scored 18 points, and Parker added 16 points and 17 rebounds. McGuinness is set to compete at the Enid Holiday Classic on Dec. 27-29. KNIGHTS CLIP METRO CHR.

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Casadyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jordyn Turner (22), left, had a big week, scoring 14 points in a win against Southwest Covenant and 20 points in a victory over Jones.

Kaylee Cline chipped in 10 points. Deer Creek visits Westmoore this Friday at 6 p.m. CHARGERS GET PAST ROCKETS Heritage Hall picked up a 55-42 win at Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary last week. Macy Moore netted a team-high 20 points, including six 3-pointers, for the Chargers (1-4). Avery Freeman notched a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Hannah Stanley added 11 points. The Chargers enjoy

points. The Panthers (3-3) are off until Jan. 8 when they host Del City. IRISH SWEEP SFS, HARDING PREP Continuing its strong start to the season, McGuinness earned a pair of wins last week over Santa Fe South and Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep. Presley Parker scored 22 points, grabbed 30 rebounds and blocked seven shots in helping lead the Irish (3-0) to an 85-25 victory at Santa

After opening the week with a win against Wynnewood, Crossings Christian capped the week with a 39-30 victory over Metro Christian last Friday. Ashley Darter paced the Knights with 13 points and Claudia Keyser had 12 points. The duo also led the way in a 61-33 win over Wynnewood, with Darter scoring 21 points and Keyser adding 15 points. Crossings is off until Jan. 4 when it hosts Heritage Hall. CYCLONES TOP SW COVENANT Casady got a mixed bag last week, culminating in a 66-41 victory at Southwest Covenant last Thursday. Modesti McConnell notched a team-best 26 points and Joryn Turner added 14 points. McConnell and Turner scored 20 points each in a 75-53 loss at Jones on Tuesday. The Cyclones (5-3) hosted the OKC Knights on Thursday, and are set to compete Dec. 27-29 at the Ardmore Holiday Classic.

OTHER RESULTS Lady Bears split games: John Marshall got a mixed bag from last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, posting a 33-30 win over Harding Prep and suffering a 42-29 loss to Star Spencer. The

Bears (2-2) compete Dec. 27-29 at the Duncan Holiday Classic. Eagles drop pair: Harding Charter Prep endured a difficult week, including the 33-30 loss at John Marshall and a 76-41 setback at McGuin-

ness on Tuesday. Rockets fall at Harrah: Mount St. Mary also had a rough week with a 63-37 loss at 4A No. 15 Harrah and a 55-43 loss to Heritage Hall. The Rockets (2-6) host Little Axe this Friday.

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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.

CALENDAR EVENTS EXHIBITION

Through Jan. 6 • ‘BEYOND’

Abandon all you know and embark on an immersive art odyssey into what lies BEYOND. Factory Obscura’s newest experience is a mystical journey that will lead you to the farthest corners of yourself. Factory Obscura is an Oklahoma City-based art collective creating immersive experiences and challenging you to participate and explore our full-sensory environments. Located at 1522 S Robinson. Recurring weekly on Sun., Wed., Thurs., from 12-7 p.m. and Fri., and Sat. from 129 p.m. Visit the website for admission prices, factoryobscura.com.

CONCERTS

Jan. 15 • ‘Russian Romantics’

The Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble will present significant works by Rachmaninoff and Taneyev in “Russian Romantics,” its third concert of the 2018-19 season Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Rachmaninoff’s sonata for cello and piano, completed in 1901, is his most famous piece of chamber music. Taneyev’s expansive work for piano and strings, composed in 1911, is considered one of the greatest works of the Russian piano-chamber repertoire. This is the Jeannette Sias Memorial Concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. Visit Brightmusic.org for details.

THIS WEEKEND

Through Dec. 24 • Winter Break Drop-In

Through spring • Philadelphia's Mummers Struttin' Their Stuff at the American Banjo Museum A special exhibit at the American Banjo Museum features the Philadelphia Mummers and the fabled New Year’s Day Mummers Parade, the oldest annual folk celebration in the US. See costumes from parades past and learn about the history and traditions of the Mummers and the String Bands of Philadelphia. Recurring daily, closed Sunday. Call (405) 604-2793 for information.

Activities

Load up the family and explore the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum using family friendly quests to visit the galleries and Prosperity Junction, the Museum’s turn-of-thecentury frontier town. Find and assemble giant floor puzzles and strike your best pose at the Selfie Stations. Create at the Activity Tables for a special make-and-take and locate Howe & Dee, the Museum’s very own cowboy elves. Recurring daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 22 - Scratch Art, Dec. 23 - Beaded Charm Pins, Dec. 24 Cowboy Slim & Sure Shot Annie and Kids West Quest. Call (405) 478-2250 for details.

Dec. 23 • Cookies with Santa in Classen Curve

Sweet Treats and Santa at 3 p.m. Café 501 in Classen Curve, 5825 NW Grand Blvd. This is the last chance to enjoy this special time with the big man.

Through Jan. 5 • OKC Streetcar

After more than 70 years the City of Oklahoma City and Embark will commemorate the return of the OKC Streetcar, a project of MAPS 3. The grand opening kicked off Dec. 14 at the Business District Plat-

form in the plaza of Leadership Square. The celebration continues through Jan. 5 with free streetcar rides and a multitude of Downtown In December events. Plan your day by grabbing a December issue of the Curbside Chronicle – the official OKC Streetcar Program. Call (405) 235-7433 or visit okcstreetcar. com for information.

OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES

Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave.

Saturday, Dec. 22 • Utah Jazz 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 23 • Minn. Timberwolves 7:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 • Dallas Mavericks 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 6 • Dallas Mavericks 6:00 p.m.

OKC Must-Do List! Devon Ice Rink 2018 Red Earth Treefest Cowboy Crossings Frontier City Holiday Water Taxis Midtown PopUp Shops Science Museum OK Santa/Bass Pro Shops North Pole Adventure NHills Plaza Hayrides Nutcracker Tea OKCMOA Opening Night 2019

Lance’s Favorite Movies of 2018

orry to Bother You – The most exciting movie of the year for me is this hilarious, disturbing satire from first time writer/director Boots Riley, who is an Oakland based Hip Hop artist. Great cameos from Armie Hammer and Danny Glover give this bizarre tale a Hollywood glow, but the show belongs to its fantastic lead Lakeith Stanfield, who also stars in the Emmy winning series Atlanta. Won’t You Be My Neighbor – Director Morgan Neville of Oscar winner 20 Feet From Stardom and deadCenter favorite Best of Enemies presents the life of Fred Rogers, Presbyterian minister and television star of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. This thoughtful, beautiful film is the perfect anecdote for rancorous times and the highestgrossing biographical documentary of all time. Black Panther – Director and writer Ryan Coogler, who won Sundance in 2013 with Fruitvale Station and directed Sylvester Stallone to his first Oscar nomination since Rocky for the 2015 hit Creed, swings for the stars in this spectacular superhero movie that grossed $1.3 billion to become the 9 th biggest film ever and the biggest

U.S. hit this year. A Star is Born – First time director and star Bradley Cooper elicits a raw, dynamic performance from pop star Lady Gaga. The chemistry between the two breathes fresh life into this fourth remake of the 1937 film. Bohemian Rhapsody – Rami Malek’s electric performance as Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury launches this flawed but wildly enjoyable film into the stratosphere, earning $636 million worldwide to become the highest grossing musical bio film of all time. A Quiet Place – John Krasinski, from television hit The Office, writes, directs, and stars in this tense thriller about a family who must remain quiet while hiding from monsters. His real life wife Emily Blunt co-stars and is even more spectacular here than she is as Mary Poppins, though she’s awesome in that as well. I Can Only Imagine – This Oklahoma made film, costarring Dennis Quaid and Cloris Leachman, tells

the story behind the biggest selling Christian song of all time. The film earned $85 million on a $7 million budget. And, the song, which was written by Bart Millard while he was living in Edmond, was named the official inspirational song for Oklahoma. Crazy Rich Asians – This gorgeous, delightful movie based on the best-selling book from Kevin Kwan and featuring an all Asian American cast is the best romantic comedy of the year and the highest grossing in a decade. Love, Simon – Actor Nick Robinson, who starred alongside Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in 2013 deadCenter favorite The Kings of Summer, is wonderful in this charming comedy that is also the first major studio release to feature a gay teen romance. Daughters of the Sexual Revolution – deadCenter’s opening night film from Oscar nominee Dana Adam Shapiro tells the untold story of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. The titillation quickly gives way to a fascinating portrait of Suzanne Mitchell, the woman who created and managed the cheerleaders to international fame while fighting battles on every front.

Don’t be a Scrooge, donate cash at Lyric Theatre For the seventh year, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will raise money for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma during their run of “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Devon Energy, through Dec. 24 at the Plaza Theatre. Cash donations will be collected following every performance. Dating back to 2011, Lyric Theatre patrons have donated more than $140,000 to help the one in six Oklahomans living with hunger.

“We are grateful to Lyric Theatre for continuing to help us provide nutritious food to Oklahomans living with hunger,” said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “Hunger does not take a holiday and we appreciate the thoughtfulness of both the Lyric and their audience.” One in six Oklahomans do not have consistent access to food. Last year, Regional Food Bank distributed 50

million pounds of food to a service area of 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma. Donations go to help mothers like Amber. “This place makes an amazing difference for us. I try really hard to take care of my family, and I’m very blessed people will help us out like this.” Amber said. A matching gift doubles your donation through the holiday season, thanks to APMEX.com, the Cresap Family Foundation and

Chesapeake Energy. Every dollar helps provide eight meals. The majority of people served by the Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living on limited incomes and hardworking families struggling to make ends meet. Tickets for “A Christmas Carol” are available at LyricTheatreOKC.org or by calling Lyric’s box office at 405-524-9312. The Plaza Theatre is located at 1725 N.W. 16 St.

T HIS M ESSAGE S PONSORED B Y T HESE L OCAL B USINESSES :

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Students

PCN’s CAST teaches students that everyone is different H ere at Putnam City North we have an abundance of awesome clubs and organizations that always need new members. One of these clubs is CAST International. While CAST may have been at North for many years, this year it is making a comeback. CAST stands for the Cultural Awareness for Students and

by Hannah Claremont

PANTHER PROGRESS

Teachers and focuses heavily on the celebration and appreciation of all kinds of cultures. This year the club sponsor is history teacher Mollie Brue. “I said yes to being

sponsor because I personally am interested in the multicultural diversity of this school,” she said. “I was a student here at North and when I was here there wasn’t a lot of cultural representation. Nowadays it’s different, and that’s something I really wanted to be a part of.” CAST club meets about once a month on Thursday mornings

in E117. President this year is junior Ive Middleton. “We do different activities each month based on different upcoming cultural holidays,” Middleton said. “We have celebrated Day of the Dead and the Indian holiday of Diwali.” The club also often ventures out to restaurants of all kinds to try new foods, so if you like

food this is a club for you. North is a melting pot for all kinds of people with all kinds of backgrounds, and a club like this is a good thing. We need more people to be aware of its existence. It is a privilege to be able to experience different cultures and traditions by just going to school. CAST teaches students and teachers alike to rec-

ognize that not everyone is the same — and that’s a good thing, not something to be overlooked. Every student at Putnam City North is different and brings something new to the table, CAST International is an opportunity to showcase your own culture and tradition to others who may have never experienced anything like it.

At the Governor’s Mansion Friends of the Mansion hosted Christ the King Catholic School students and parents at the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion for a holiday party. Students toured the mansion to learn about the historical home and state history. After the tour, everyone decorated cookies in the Phillips Pavilion.

Hall kindergarteners donate Kindness Baskets Thanks to the generosity of Heritage Hall kindergarten students, more than 15 Kindness Baskets were donated to Sunbeam Family Services to help grandparents raising their grandchildren. The Kindness Baskets were full of snacks, warm weather items and toys. The Kindness Baskets made a huge impact for families like Terri Becerra’s. “We’re always running low,” said Becerra. “Between my

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cost of $100,000. The tower “receives signals from, and ‘talks’ to, the 2,706 water meters in town,” Gray said. (Those include 1,784 residential water meters, 921 meters for residential lawn/garden irrigation systems and one meter for a residential swimming pool, plus 58 water meters for commercial operations.) One meter reading device is on the water tower at the Public Works Complex. The city wants to install a second unit on the Westminster water tower, as a backup. Nichols Hills has had an automated

income and my husband’s, we are both disabled, we don’t make that much money. We have to stretch it. We always run out of food because we don’t qualify for food stamps. I need all the help I can get.” Thanks to support from Sunbeam’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program, Becerra’s granddaughter received one of the Kindness Baskets from Heritage Hall, which included a scarf, hat and gloves. In addition to the Kind-

meter reading system for about 10 years, Gray said. City officials have requested $200,000 in the bond issue for additional computer servers. “We want to have duplicate data systems, so that if one system malfunctions or is damaged we’d have a backup of everything,” Gray said. Another request is $90,000 to buy a new power generator for the Town Hall. If electric service were interrupted, the generator could meet all power demands for heat and air conditioning, lights and computers at Town Hall, including the administrative offices, the police department and the fire station, Gray

ness Basket, she also received brand new jeans, shoes and a coat to keep her warm this winter. “You’re our saving grace with what we got today,” said Becerra. Sunbeam is committed to helping Oklahoma’s senior citizens. Through the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, Sunbeam supports grandparents raising their grandchildren without the presence of parents.

said. However, the generator is 18 years old and needs to be replaced “due to its age.” The bond issue also includes $285,000 to buy some stationary motor vehicle tag-reading cameras requested by the police department for installation at intersections, and to

purchase several video surveillance systems for installation in Nichols Hills parks as a public safety measure. Also requested in the bond issue is $110,000 for improvements to the city’s internet website, plus $140,000 for other technology improvements and for contingencies.

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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

M EMBER OF ON THIS OKC FRIDAY EDITORIAL OPINION PAGE: We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

Merry Christmas and thank heavens for MAPS THE JOY OF FAMILY, THE blessing of our faith and God’s gift, the love of friends, Christmas is my favorite time of year. No, not the shopping or lines or racking my brain to think of a perfect gift for everyone, although that’s certainly a part of the season. It’s the goodwill, which manifests itself, flowing from all people as a spirit of kindness and helping those less fortunate pours forth and permeates the air.

In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com

Merry Christmas! ••• In his column below, Leland lists all the great things you could take your kids to see that had happened downtown. He wrote it in 2005. Just think of what has been added since then.

This past week the sparkling new OKC Streetcars started to run, and the rides are temporarily free, through January 5. You can just get on them and go. Try the Downtown Loop or look at the map at okcstreetcar.com. In 2005 when Leland was writing, we didn’t have the Chesapeake Arena, the OKC Thunder, Riversport Rapids, the Devon Tower.... so much has been added and it’s not over yet. The MAPs projects take years to complete because they are huge. Still to come (and wholly paid for) are the new convention center, Scissortail Park. We need to look back and thank our leaders for MAPS Projects.

Show off our OKC sights Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY, Dec 30, 2005 While the kids are out of school on Christmas break, take time to educate them on the fantastic changes that are Greater Oklahoma City. Do it all and I’ll bet you will see some things even you didn’t realize were there. It will make you feel a lot better about your home town and how it is in the midst of a major change for the better. Start off with our State Capitol and gaze with awe at its new dome While you’re on the Capitol campus, drive around and marvel at the splendor of our seat of state government. Most of those new buildings were built largely from revenue bond financing, not requiring massive appropriations. By all means, allow at least a couple of hours to tour the fabulous new History Center, a one-upmanship on Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian. It’s right across the street Northeast of the Capitol.

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The Best of J. Leland Gourley Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY

Now take a short hop from 23rd street down Lincoln Boulevard to 13th, turn east and drive all around the Health Sciences Center, through the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park and on down to 10th, checking out the Oklahoma Science and Math school campus. You’re not far from Bricktown now. On the way south you’ll see the outstanding Deep Deuce apartment complex, modern, beautiful, and sold out with a waiting list. Drive all around Bricktown. Stop and take the kids for a ride on one of the Canal boats. Go on south on I-35 and at the river bridge drive off and gasp at the beauty of our brand new Oklahoma river that used to have to be mowed every summer. It’s a thrill just to see that river from the bridge. Swing back up through the heart of downtown OKC and see all the beautiful new stuff there. No winos or druggies on the street corners. All sparkling clean. New hotels, new library, new art center, outdoor skating rink, newly redone civic center.

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The morning class of the Hickman Music School rocked out to a “Rock & Roll Christmas 2018” during the annual show. Waiting for their turn above left, are, from left: Jasper Gospodarek, June Flatt, Jack Vestring and Eloise Dreyling. Above, right, Hollis Broyles as Santa jams on the drums during “Santa’s Gonna Rock and Roll”.

‘Santa I bilevin you.’ Heritage Hall First Grade Carly Levi’s class Dr. Santa, How is the Northpole? Are you freezing? I love Christmas. I want a hrry part Aig house. I want a amashras. Love, Beckett Rodden Dear Santa, I want a puppy for Christmas. Heart’s been so grate. She hid on our chree. She hid our little chree and big chee. Love, Conley Lamb Above: Caroline Shelley is a singing candy cane. Below: Jay Foster playing the key-tar with intensity during “Santa’s Gonna Rock and Roll.

Dear Santa, I have been wondering how you’re reindeer have been. Santa I want a fish … make that glow in the dark. Love, Elizabeth Diesselhorst Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? What I want for Christmas is mercrdol that looks like me. T hank you for the presis. Love Emily Vermillion Dear Santa, I want a lego fris pool set. And I want a lol pink big suprize. I chride my best to be on the nice list. Did you have prezit?

- Photos by Ron Vavak

At Right: The reindeer, from left, Ward Rainbolt, Jack Vestring, William Regens and Will Raymer, pack Santa’s sleigh during “Go Santa GO!”. Below: Andrew Earley, as an elf, tunes up Santa’s new Hot Rod during “Santa’s Got a Hot Rod!”.

Love, Maya Bradley Dear Santa, My mom thinks you are fake. I think you are real. What I want for Christmas is a remote control robot. Love, Rayyan Khau Dear Santa, I want a lego cilorin smat ship and a lego deth star. I was wuding if you are daween good. Archer Anderson Dear Santa, I am really exited for Christmas! I would love to get a lol doll Santa. You are the best. Love, Chloe Koonts Dear Santa, I want a noo lago set for Christmas. How is the Northpole? How are the elfs? Do you like them Love, Judd Sheperd Dear Santa, How is the reindeers. Are you doing good. Is the North Pole. I want a fitbit for Christmas for Christmas. Love, Alex Clifton Dear Santa,

I like you. You are the best. I have a new dog. She likes me. This is what I want a lot of things. Love, Zoe Cathrem Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a remote control car and remote control bote. You are the best! Love, Kale Potthoff Dear Santa, I want a minecart gast modle and a steve head modle. Is rudof rell? Do you like your mom? Also I like you. Love, Smith Hollis Dear Santa, I hope you are doing good. How are reindeer doing? I have been very good. Love, Crosby van Zandt Jackie Paulk’s Class Dear Santa, How are you doing? Do you remember me. Thank you for 7 years of joy. And I have two wishis. 1 of vim is pes on the wrld. And a Legodeth star. Love Henry Trudgeon

Dear Santa, how are you? How are your reindeer? Remember last year I left you coke. All I want for Christmas is Boom Boom Balloon and a toy clock. Love Hoke Waterman Dear Santa I would like a veidyo game called Boss Rush and Splatoons. I will leve you cookies and milk. How is your reindeer? How is Mrs. Clas? How are you? Are you getting ready for Christmas? Love Aiden Brown Dear Santa, how is your day going? This year I will give you cookees. How are the reindeer? How is Mrs Cloz? I will give you milk. I love you! I want crinis prezint to be a sprize. How are the efls? Love Serafina Prekins Dear Santa, Is Mrs Sanclos making coces for you? I want a Ashlin doll. And a brbe haows. Ill lev you a glas of wotr. You are woching us. Love Kate Nykol

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‘Santa I hope that I’ve been good.’ Dear Santa, I have seen Roodofs nose befor. Wut I reele reele relle wunt for Christmas is a stuft peegwin and a robot to make me ineything. Love Berkley Stewart

Above: Maggie Creevey sings “Jingle Bell Rock”. Below: Scarlett Holland dancing in “Here We Come the Candy Canes”.

Dear Santa, How are your deer? Are you cheking your list twis? Are you having fun ther? I hop so with your deer. Is Mrs Clos baking coces? They shre sawd good. Can I ples have a gitar? Love Mason Lacleroq Dear Santa, how are you? How are your reindeer? What I want for Christmas is a fone and, golfballs. How is Roudoph and Dicsin? I will leev you a genjr bread house. I hope you giv presints for Jeesis. Love, Reece Johnston Dear Santa, Is Mrs. Clos baceing tach for you? How are your reindeer? I want stilfts for Crismis and boots. Thank you. I will lev you cuces and milk. I will lev carits for your reindeer. Love, Kamryn Woods Dear Santa how are the elvs? Are they making przints? What I want for Christmas is a batman toy. Love John Wilhelm Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I wood like a cat and a phone. You are so kind. I hop kids get a lot of toys. Love, Sailor, Riley Dear Santa, I just

got a new hous. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for sending my elfs. I have two wishis I hope you can make come true. I want my mom to be happy. And I want you to be happy. Love Molly McCord Dear Santa How are you doing? How are your reindeer? I wota dog for Christmas and a gud life. Love Eli Green Allie Bludell’s Class Dear Santa, How are you doing? I love you. I cant wate to bake coces for you. You are so cind. Thanc you for the presins. Are the elfs doin good? Wate culr is yor sla? You are the best. I want a rel pug. Love Olive Aittamemi Dear Santa please bring me a new makeup perfume and a Cristmas ortamant. Hope you have a good Cristmas. Love, Taylor Morris Dear Santa, Is Rudof going to lead your sleigh? I won’t be able to be here for Christmas because I will be in India. So can you deliver my presents to India even though it is not Dember there? I would like a dog and ninegx pokeman cards. Love, Minh Koticha Dear Santa, I cant wat to make some coces foryou. I thinck you are the best prsin ever. How are you doing? For Crismis I want a camra and a fone. Love Reagan Duguay Dear Santa, How are you the elfs

doing? Are you getting ready for the big day? Thank you for the elf. Hopefully I’v been good. How are the reindeer doing? I think I would lie some new legos. I would also like mribo the robot. The drible up app. Love Finn O’Daniel Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are you having fun? I wunder how big your bag is? How big is your slaye? Can I tell you wat I want? I want a xbox and a pupee and evereebutee to have love. Love, Catter Lamb Dear Santa, You are so kinde. I thnk you are the best presin evr. You are loveing an dkering and I think that you ar vereey nise. And wut I want for crimis is a puppy. Love, Savanna Kidney Dear Santa, Wich randeer are you bringing? Are you bringing Roodof? Wate is roodof reel? Where do you live in the northpole? I want a new fitbit. The fitbit is on my wish list. I also want stuff off my wish list. I want new rosegled head fones. I want deere hunting blose. I also new macupe. Love, Marlow Reuter Dear Santa, I hope you are doing good. Are you going to give trets. Wich reindeer is your favrit. I can’t what for the present! Is your day doing good? I can’t what to see you? How old are you? I want a lizard and a frog. I want a snake tooth. Love Kareem Madhoun Dear Santa, What a big day for you Thank you for all of the paresins. You make me smil. How are the randeens? I will make sam coocee for you and sam milk for you to and sam

trees for the andeers. I want a bike. I what a lot of snowe. I what a my little feare gertin. I what a raboe slim. Love, Madeline Maume Dear Santa, Why do you like cookies? Do get inney thang for crismis? Santa I want a lego set. I also want a toy car. I also want a xbox. Love Boone Travis Dear Santa, Santa I bilevin you. I hope that I’ve been good. I wold relley like a clon of me. I want a lot of sand. I want an xuvder and a forklift. I slaw your moive. I want r snakes. I want Apipes for lding aproletkt. I want cole. Love Julian Sdak Dear Santa, Is Rodof relay? Are yore rander reded? Do you go on vasin? Do you have a pet? How old are you? Is crismis yore favrit day? Are you gonu be ok? Marry crismis Santa. I want a fitbit I want 80000 gfts? I want a toy car. Can I have a dask? Love Zachary Todd Dear Santa, I love all of yourr wrke! You are the best! Is rodof the red nose randear rell? What i want for crismis. What I want for crismis is a jron and magik set and a bist minecraft lago set and all of the rest of the minecraft sets! Love Luke Newcomd Dear Santa, How are you doene? I havint seen the elf? I wont a remotconchrolor car! And to cat sweters for my cats! A x box giftcord! And you add ineething you wont. Love Henley Roberts

To see more pictures from the Hickman Music School Christmas Program, go to our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/o kcfriday/

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- Photos By Vicki Clark Gourley

The OCU American Spirit Dance company directed by Jo Rowan and choreographed by Kelly Stevens performs “Glow” at President Martha Burger’s holiday party for the board of directors and donors at the Skirvin Hilton. Now you know why 46% of the NYC Rockets are from OCU.

OCU brings it home for the holidays

Don Rowlett, left, and OCU President Martha Burger with Chairman of the Trustees Ron Norick and his wife, Kandy.

Jo Rowan, Dance Chairman, and her husband Dean John Bedford, left, with BancFirst Corp. CEO David Harlow and Habitat Director Ann Felton Gilliland.

Excursions

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JOY From Page 2

unbridled group of 2-4-year old cows, donkeys and sheep, and some more senior-aged shepherds. I highly recommend it. • Much-loved Judy Love has about one of everything and asks friends not to bring gifts to the lively “girl party” that she gives with Susan Johnston and Barbara Brou. But you should have seen Judy’s eyes light up when handed a present by Candy Reece. It was a gift of time and love. Candy does the most exquisite needle-point or petti-point – clearly you don’t want me to suture up your boo-boos as I don’t have any idea about stitches. Candy, over the years, has added themed trees to the home she shares with Bob Reece and the trees are fascinating with her handstitched ornaments. They represent thousands of hours of minute and skillful needle-work. Not knowing the process, I don’t know how these are designed, but this was a perfect rendering of a Love’s Travel Stop on an oval, in the appropriate colors and all done by hand in that teensy tight stitching – and turned into an ornament. Judy was flabbergasted! She, with a smile of wonder, walked around showing it to guests. That was a perfect gift. We slugs who find mending a hem classifies as “making a dress,” just enjoyed the party. The always-popular dining table had everything, including fudge infused with salted caramel. Many of us licking our fingers were Inda Burchfiel, Jane Thomp-

son, Anne Dalton, Chelin Satherlie, Gennie Johnson, Betty Crow, Cheryl Hewett and Karen Luke. Others were Arden Barrett, Rose Lane, Brenda McDaniel, Lida Elkins, Connie Fuller, Alice Dahlgren, Jan Smith, Anne Workman, Kay Oliver, Christy Everest, Sue Ann Arnall, Penny McCaleb, Gracie Moyers, Lori Hill, Carolyn Coffey, Sherry Beasley, Cathy Keating and Patsy Homsey. • Starting the holiday season around the breathtaking massive Christmas tree at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club was Presbyterian Health Foundation, University of Oklahoma Health sciences Center and University Hospitals Trust. Oh, you think it was all frivolous holiday chit-chat? I’ll have you to know we had an in-depth discussion of our Cutco cutlery with Freda Deskin – so there! We got to chat with Hershel Lamirand and Leslie, Marnie and Clayton Taylor – and a big thank-you to Clayton for steering me around to meet the principals of Presbyterian – Clay knows everybody! Also saw Dudley Hyde, apparently Sue Ann was still trying to climb out of a packing box in their new home and couldn’t get traction (moving is just unnerving), Bob Ellis, Tina and Bruce Day, Kevin and Terri Elledge, Amy and Chuck Spicer, Dean Gandy, Alan McDonald, Stacey Ninness, Aimee and David Harlow, Rainey Williams, and Tammy and Jason Sanders. This group hosts lovely holiday celebrations and are so welcoming and fun.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Getting into the holiday spirit at the “Girl Party” are, above, Terry Neese and Patsy Homsey; and at left, Jan Smith, Anne Gray and Lela Sullivan.

Enjoying the company at Judy Love’s beautiful home are, above, Joy Richardson and Terri Cooper, and, right, Mo Anderson and Joyce Thompson.

Party-ing at OKC Golf and Country Club is the Presbyterian Health Foundation and pictured are Kevin and Terri Elledge, Karla and Dean Gandy and Chuck Spicer.

- Photo by Joy Richardson

Legals

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CITY

NICHOLS HILLS

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 21, 2018) NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, located at CITY HALL 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4th, 2019 for the construction of: 2017-2018 G.O. BOND ISSUE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NOs. PC-1704 6700 & 6800 BLOCKS OF WEST GRAND BLVD. PC-1705 6500 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND BLVD. PC-1802 1200 BLOCK OF SHERWOOD LANE Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on January 4th, 2019 at Nichols City Hall. Bidders shall be prequalified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a CD from Smith Roberts Baldischwiler, LLC, 100 N. E. 5 th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00 per CD. All bids shall remain on file at least forty-eight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon.

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A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Nichols Hills Public Works, located at 1009 N.W. 75 th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 27 th , 2018. (See INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS for mandatory pre-bid conference requirements.) Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project. Dated this 12th day of December, 2018. /s/ Kristi Hort CITY CLERK

ORDINANCE NO. 1158 (PUD-08B)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-26 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP CONCERNING TERRITORY WITHIN THE “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF CUMBERLAND COURT FOR PROPERTY ALONG CUMBERLAND COURT BETWEEN AVONDALE DRIVE AND N. WESTERN AVENUE IN NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Section 50-26 of the Nichols Hills City Code and the Official Zoning District Map referred to therein are hereby amended to include the following described property within the “PUD” Planned Unit Development District, to be controlled by the provisions and requirements of the Planned Unit Development of Cumberland Court (PUD-08B): The property is comprised of the block of residential units lying along Cumberland Court between Avondale Drive and N. Western Avenue in Nichols Hills, to wit: All of Lots One (1) through Twelve (12), Block One (1) and all of Lots One (1) through Eleven (11), Block Two (2), according to the Final Plat of Cumberland Court, recorded in Book 75, at Page 77 of Plats, and being a Replat of all of Lots One (1) through Eleven (11), Block Four (4) and Cumberland Drive, as shown on the recorded plat of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. (also referred to as the BUSINESS SECTION OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma) recorded in Book 23 of Plats, Page 72, and being a replat of all of Lots Fourteen (14) through Twenty-five (25), Block Five (5) and Cumberland Drive, as shown on the recorded plat NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, recorded in Book 22 of Plats, Page 44. Subsequent to the original adoption of the PUD, the property subject to the PUD was re-platted, at which time the aforementioned legal description was created for the property. The prior legal description for the property subject to the original PUD was as follows: The property is comprised of the block of residential units lying along Cumberland Court in between Avondale Drive and N. Western Avenue in Nichols Hills. This site is approximately 4.9 acres in size: A tract of land being a part of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being more particularly described as follows: All of Lots One (1) through Eleven (11) Block Four (4) as shown on the recorded plat of Business Section of Nichols Hills. And All of Lots Fourteen (14) through Twenty-five (25) Block Five (5) as shown on the recorded plat of Nichols Hills. Said tract of land containing a total of 4.9 acres, more or less Section 2. The Planned Unit Development of Cumberland Court, as previously amended in the Amended and Restated Design Statement for the PUD, (named “PUD-08A”), and as hereby amended in the Amended and Restated Design Statement for the PUD (herein called and named for future filing and reference as “PUD-08B”), is hereby adopted and approved as a Planned Unit Development as provided for by Section 50-105 of the Code, which PUD-08B is composed of (i) its Amended and Restated Design Statement; (ii) its Master Development Plan Map; and (iii) supplements thereto, each of which shall after approval be marked as approved by the City Clerk and initialed by the Mayor or Vice Mayor. For purposes of interpretation of PUD-08B, the phrase “we propose” or similar phrases or words contained in PUD-08B shall be interpreted as mandatory requirements of PUD-08B. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of December, 2018. SIGNED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of December, 2018.

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E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor

/s/ Kristi Hort City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney

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News

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New book gives insight to the faith of Okies Jane Jayroe’s latest book “Practice: Unleashing the Power of Faith” is a thoughtful and insightful look into devotional time and the power faith has in each of our lives.. An awardwinning author, media personality, and former Miss America, Jayroe’s is a thoughtful and insightful look into devotional time and the power faith has in each of our lives. Jayroe gathered the stories of men and women from throughout our state who were willing to share their faith in order to strengthen our own. “It’s not about spiritual perfection; it’s about authentic insight into personal faith journeys. Jane Jayroe talks about her book: Does God speak to us personally through the stories of others? Absolutely, for the person who seeks, will surely find, and experience the power of God unleashed in their hearts and lives. Throughout history, God has used stories of ordinary people to show His power and purpose. From Abraham and Moses to Mary and the woman at the well, we have learned how faith fuels a life. Today is no different. From the corners of Oklahoma, from the urban centers to the rural spaces, God’s story is made clear in the lives of people—our friends, our heroes. For some, their stories are played out on a national stage, for others their lives are known locally. But God’s story, as lived out through God’s people, is always powerful regardless of the scope of influe Practice features stories from the following: Mo Anderson, Waukomis/Edmond Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Tishomingo/Ada Rita Aragon, Dale/Edmond Bob Burke, Broken Bow/Oklahoma City Phil G. Busey, Sr., Oklahoma City Chet Cadieux III, Tulsa Gini Moore Campbell, Oklahoma City Alton Carter, Stillwater Kristin Chenoweth, Broken Arrow

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Jane Jayroe Gamble, right, former Miss America, and Kay Murcer, widow of baseball star Bobby Murcer, who is one of the many prominent Oklahomans sharing their stories of faith in Jayroe’s new book “Practice.”

Kenneth H. Cooper, Oklahoma City Terri Cornett, Vinita/Tulsa/Oklahoma City Deniese Dillon, Tulsa, Jill Donovan, Tulsa Tricia Everest, Oklahoma City, Jim Gebhart, Burns Flat/Oklahoma City Sally Goin, Oklahoma City, David Green, Altus/Oklahoma City, Glen Grusendorf, Jr., Tulsa, Noma Gurich, Oklahoma City Bill Hancock, Hobart, Kim Henry, Shawnee Estella Hernandez, Oklahoma City Clarence Hill, Jr., Oklahoma City/Norman

Mary Ann Hille, Tulsa, Edna Mae Holden, Kremlin/Enid, Melissa McLawhorn Houston, Norman, Kirk Humphreys, Oklahoma City Judith James, Pond Creek/Oklahoma City Jane Jayroe, Sentinel/Laverne/Oklahoma City Willa Johnson, Oklahoma City, Frank Keating, Tulsa/Oklahoma City, Richard Kopke, Oklahoma City, Wes Lane, Oklahoma City Mike Larsen, Wynnewood/Oklahoma City/Perkins, Doug Lawler, Oklahoma City Dave Lopez, Oklahoma City, Tom Love, Oklahoma City, Tom J. McDaniel, Coalgate/Alva/Oklahoma City, Vicki Miles-LaGrange, Oklahoma City, Shannon Miller, Edmond Madeline Manning Mims, Tulsa Stephan Moore, Cushing/Oklahoma City Melvin Moran, Seminole, Kay Murcer, Oklahoma City, Marc Nuttle, Norman, Kevin Ogle, Oklahoma City, Kelli O’Hara, Elk City, Jan Peery, Oklahoma City, Russell M. Perry, Oklahoma City, Sydney Rich, Oklahoma City Randy Robinson, Oklahoma City Hannah Robson, Tulsa, Dan Rooney, Owasso Dewey Selmon, Eufaula/Norman Natalie Shirley, Blackwell/Oklahoma City Peggy Clark Stephenson, Antlers/Tulsa Renzi Stone, Oklahoma City Michael G. Strauss, Norman Tisha Tate, Elk City/Oklahoma City LeAnne Taylor, Tulsa Regina Tisdale, Tulsa Cindy Truong, Oklahoma City Mike Turpen, Tulsa/Muskogee/Oklahoma City Reggie Whitten, Seminole/Oklahoma City Released by Oklahoma Hall of Fame Publishing Practice: Unleashing the Power of Faith by Jane Jayroe Released by Oklahoma Hall of Fame Publishing The title is available at OklahomaHoF.com, the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, Amazon.com, and retailers statewide.

Parent Promise will expand services with Inasmuch grant Parent Promise has received an Inasmuch Foundation $25,000 grant. Enabling Parent Promise to expand its home visiting services to more families in Oklahoma County. Parent Promise offers three evidence-based models to help vulnerable families build resiliency and provide a positive, safe and loving home environment for their children. The

grant will specifically support the expansion of the Healthy Families America program to families with children 0-5 and the Exchange Parent Aide program for families with children older than 5. Director Sherry Fair said, “By expanding our services and offering more home visitation models, we are able to better serve more families.

Religion

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Keeping Christ in Christmas for the little ones By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger A quick question: What kind of music do you listen to the week before Christmas? Wrap music. Enough of the Christmas puns. With our grandsons getting older, Christmas has taken on new life in the Moore home. Titus the Honorable is already anticipating presents, Christmas trees and family. Cohen the Goodhearted is just looking forward to ripping into something. Having these young ones has sparked new interest in the Christmas season and especially in the figure called Santa Claus. We find him on every street corner, mall and television show. We can’t avoid the guy, but we need to guide our children into understanding his place in our home. I grew up with the typical American Christmas where Santa Claus came to your house on Christmas Eve and brought the baby Jesus. Those of us raised in a Christian home got confused, just as we did when our parents took us to church to learn about the resurrection and then to the mall to get our picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Most holidays contained two messages, the religious undertones mixed with the secular overtones. My family was very good at blending them together. But as we approach the celebration of our Savior’s birth, we need to make sure our children understand the real and primary meaning of Christmas. I did some research on this person called Santa Claus. Currently, there are 78 people living in the

United States with the name of S. Claus and only one person named Kris Kringle. If Santa had one Beanie Baby toy for every kid on the planet, his sled would weigh approximately 333,333 tons. (If you could get the Empire State building to put a toe on the scale, it would be close to this). To pull this much weight, you would need 214,206 reindeer… plus Rudolph. To make it to every house, Santa would have to travel 3,000 times the speed of sound and make 822.6 visits per second. The only problem with that? A reindeer traveling at that speed would burst into flames. Of course, you don’t want Santa showing up at your house with his reindeer smoking. Yes, I grew up with the tradition of hanging stockings and believing in Santa Claus, but I was also taught the most important thing about Christmas, and that was the virgin birth. When my oldest son, Jeremiah, was old enough to know the truth about Santa Claus, I took him to his room for one of those father and son talks. I was trying so hard not to crush his sensitive belief system. I explained to him that Santa Claus was based on the person of Bishop Nicholas of Smyrna, who lived in the fourth century A.D. He was wealthy, generous and loving toward children. He often gave joy to poor children by throwing gifts through the windows of their homes, and that tradition was passed from generation to generation as something the father of the house would do. Jeremiah’s eyes widened with excitement as I wove the tradition

of Santa Claus. Reaching the climax of the story, I leaned over and whispered to him, “Jeremiah, when you grow up, get married and have children of your own, it will be your duty to play Santa Claus to your family.” I could see his little brain pondering every word. I wanted to make sure he understood, so I told him, “On Christmas Eve, you will become Santa Claus to your children, filling their stockings and delivering their presents.” I asked if he understood or had any questions about this future responsibility. He thought about it for a moment, then leaned over to me and whispered, “What do I tell my wife?” Our family has many Christmas traditions, such as getting to open one present on Christmas Eve. My wife has also started a new tradition of taking the grandkids to fill a Samaritan’s Purse shoebox for a child in need. And on Christmas morning, not one present is opened until we gather as a family and read the account of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2. No matter what traditions you pass down to your children, make sure the true meaning of Christmas is front and center of what you do. Whether you attend a Christmas Eve candelight service, give a gift to a needy family or even have a nativity scene that you pass on to your children, make sure you are doing something today that will help them remember the true meaning of this holy holiday. And if a smoking reindeer arrives on your roof, you should know it is one of the healthiest meats you can eat.

December 21 Bonnie Blackstock Jason Caudillo Maren Cottrell Laura Love Erin McCracken Lauren McWilliams Carolyn Murphy Michael Schmidt Benjamin Winfrey Kelly Zubik

Shari Buxton Nicco Jackson Agnes Nichols Gayle Sanger Sharon Seminoff Margaret Shaw

December 22 Glenn Collins Linda Deere David Hager Barbara Muncaster Robert Andrew Neville Sean Olmstead Patterson Rooney Morgan Shields

December 25 Betty Butler Cybill Case Virginia Cathcart Jesus Christ Linda Neimann-Aduddell Mozel Stowe Vicki Williams December 26 Charlie Amis Mary Gerry Brown Byron Gambulous Parker Tate Kelly Turner

December 23 Stephen Allen Allean Bettis Christine Bouchard Jinnifer Cain Jane Chesher Blake Eeds Lisa Locklear Leon Schroeder Nick Sleem H. Allen Smith Kenneth Wilson Faleeta Uriyahz December 24 Mary Beadles

December 27 Halley Brunsteter Erin Czeskieba Barrett Davidson Chip Eeds Dr. Joseph Harroz Robert Heaton Laura Hile Todd Hinkley Carolyn Lee Hughes Jay Markley Hayden Roberts Theresa Stringer Susan Turpen Chris Williams

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 21, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2018-2543 In the Matter of the Application of Rosa HÃ¡ Gutierrez as next of friend of (child) Cristopher G. Canel Gutierrez 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) Rosa Ha Gutierrez, as next of friend of Cristopher Gutierrez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Cristopher G. Canel Gutierrez to (b) Cristopher G. Canel HÃ¡; 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 18 day of January, 2019 at 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 By /s/ Shawna McKay, Deputy CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (SEAL)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2018-2525 IN RE: The name of: ) Toya Lynette Johnson ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

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CV-2018-2541 IN RE: The name of: ) Hung Van Thach ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Hung Van Thach has petitioned to change his/her name to Che Ly Thach. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock P.M. on the 24 day of January, 2019, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 P.M. oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma City 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.

CV-2018-2523 In the Matter of the Application of Kristen Koester as next of friend of (child) Gracie Faith Walker 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) Kristen Koester, as next of friend of Gracie Faith Walker has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Gracie, Faith, Marie, Walker to (b) GracieFaith, Marie Walker; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Timmons of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 11 day of January, 2019 at 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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/Karen Colbert (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

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Christmas Coloring Contest Winners

Second Place: Lilly Coyle First Place: Sophia Lynch

Third Place: Ellison Smith

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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

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OMRF hosts President’s Party The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation opened its doors for the annual President’s Party. Getting into the Christmas spirit at right are, from left: Bob Gilliland, OMRF Vice President of Development Penny Voss, Jack McClendon, Kelly Gentry and Len Cason.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Supporting the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are: Above, Melanie Clark, Kraig Sheffield and Courtney Griffin; and below, Jeri and Judge Jerome Holmes.

At the OMRF party are in photos clockwise starting at left: Carl and Susan Edwards and Ann and Bob Gilliland; Elaine and Harrison Levy; and Ken Ferguson and Scott and Darice Farris.

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The Christmas Gospel Luke 2:1-20 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. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You 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.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried 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 Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Friday gatherings

- Photos by Rose Lane

YWCA Women Care Share

Bosom Buddies

The YWCA Women Who Care Share Luncheon was an opportunity to come together in support of those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in our community. The guests speaker was Marica Phipps, founder and CEO of Battered Not Broken, Inc. Listening to Phippsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; powerful message above are, from left: Front row, Heather Benenati,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Karena Crawford, Donna Skaggs and Donna Zahl; and back row, Linda de la Carza, Barbara Royce and YWCA OKC President and CEO Jan Peery.

Linda Whittington hosted a pot luck Christmas luncheon for the Bosom Buddies, a group of breast cancer survivors. Above, from left: Back row, Jean Murphy, Nancy Arnold, Kaye Adams, Gracie Moyers and Betty Catching; and front row, Lori Hill, Linda Dunn, Rosalie Rahe, Gennie Johnson and Jayne Henline. Below, from left: Back row, Nancy Arnold, Angie Holman, Nancy Pruett, Merilee Callen, Kathy Williams, Lolly Anderson, Sara Branscum and Linda Whittington; and front row, Terri Cooper, Jane Thompson, Karen Luke, Lisbeth Alexander and Sherry Knight.

Joining hostess Debbie South at the luncheon are: From left, Cissy Lennon, Vicki Wells, Jana Corwin, Paula Schick, Debbie South, Ann Simank and Pat Potts.

Thetas enjoy holiday fun The annual Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Christmas Party was held in the home of Jennifer and Paul Shadid, left. Members and their guests celebrated the season with a fancy buffet dinner and lots of conversation and catching up with friends.

At left: Karen Hanstein and Susie Kemp, Theta of the Year.

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Art League welcomes guests Oklahoma Art League held its annual Christmas Luncheon and Guest Day at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. President Bonny Green gave opening remarks and introduced the luncheon committee lead by Connie Weber and Barbara Case with Linda Crawford and Susan Page as com-

mittee members. Special guests were Oklahoma Art League project recipients Alexa Goetzinger and Lissa Shaw of Artspace at Untitled and Katy Leffel, president of Wilson Arts Inc. The luncheon was enhanced by the versatile guitar talent of Edgar Cruz.

Cherrie Hampton and Patti Birchall.

Cheryl Hewett and Elaine Levy.

Emogene Collins and Frances Oney.

Janet Malone, Sharlene Branham and Ursula Lewis.

In photos, clockwise, starting at right: Judy Austin, Karen Stallings and Trish Winnard; Karen Gray and Rita Traczyk; and Pat Edwards and Wiley Hugos.

Anne Gray, Trish Winnard and Linda Barnett.

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

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