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Dr. Freda Deskin and Lou Kerr celebrate ‘Year of the Pig.” Page 10
Frank and Cathy Keating are serving as the honorary co-chairmen for the 2019 Allied Arts Campaign. For more from the kick off, see Page B1.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 41 • Two Sections • 16 pages February 15, 2019
www.okcfriday.com facebook.com/okcfriday Serving affluent far north Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, The Village, Quail Creek, The Greens, and Gaillardia for 45 years
Walker leaving Phil for OK Contemporary The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Board President Terri Cooper wished Executive Director Eddie Walker “great success’’ as he will step down effective April 1 to become the executive director at Oklahoma Contemporary. “On behalf of everyone in the Philharmonic family, I want to express our profound appreciation to Eddie for his three decades of enthusiastic service,” Cooper said. “He has filled every day with
remarkable moments of providing inspiration and joy for our community through orchestral music. While we are saddened about his departure, we are filled with overwhelming thankfulness and we wish him and Oklahoma Contemporary great success.” Cooper announced that General Manager Kris Markes will serve as interim executive director. Markes has been with the organization since 2001, working her way up the ranks from intern to
general manager. “The Philharmonic is on solid footing and the board and staff will work hand in hand during the transition,” Cooper said. “Kris has established herself as a superb manager, performing many of the most important functions and responsibilities of the organization. She has excellent credentials and qualifications and we are extremely fortunate that she is See WALKER, Page 3
Man who is accused of living with dad’s decomposing body posts $15k cash bond
Hoffman elected to 5th term By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer E. Peter Hoffman Jr., who is serving his fourth 1-year term as Mayor of Nichols Hills, filed unopposed recently for his fifth consecutive 3-year term representing Ward 2 on the City Council. “I am extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to serve the community I love so deeply for the next three years,” he said. “This is one of the most important things in my life.” His goals for his new term, he said, are to “use my vision, energy and work ethic” to “bring greater excellence to our community” via efforts such as continuing capital improvements to the city’s streets, parks and water system. “I am honored by my responsibilities as one of this city’s servant leaders, and the opportunity to walk in my father’s footsteps.” The senior Hoffman served
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Talking with PG13 OKC Mayor David Holt fills Thunder star Paul George on what’s going on in the city during the Paul George Foundation’s Topgolf Classic. Patrons had the opportunity to shoot golf balls with George and other Thunder players and raise money for a new kid-friendly fishing dock at South Lakes Park. For more photos, see Page 2.
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The filing period for the annual city council election in The Village will be held Feb. 20-22. Seats in Wards 1, 2 and 3 are open this year. Candidates must file at the Oklahoma County Election Board, 4201 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. A $50 filing fee will be charged. Candidates must live in the ward they
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OACF honors Streich with Jim Vallion Award By Mark Beutler Special to OKC FRIDAY
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Sitting in a coffee shop on a brisk January morning, Mary Deane Streich extends her hand and with a smile, offers a bright “Good morning! It is so nice to see you!” The Oklahoma City native has been named the recipient
The Village sets Feb. 20-22 filing for city council election By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
The Village man accused of living in a house with his father’s dead body bonded out of the Oklahoma County Jail less than seven hours after his arrest on four felony charges. Lynn Christopher Little is charged with desecrating a human corpse, embezzlement, abuse and neglect by a caretaker, and forgery. He entered the jail about 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 7 and was released on $15,000 cash bond shortly after midnight Feb. 8,
jail records reflect. Little, 50, is accused of failing to report the death of his father, William “Bill” Little, 89, in a timely manner. Evidence indicates the elder Little had been dead for perhaps two months or longer before his remains were discovered on Jan. 12. Lynn Little was the sole caretaker for his father and lived with him at 10217 Major Avenue. The Village Police were contacted by another son and his wife, Robert and Bridgett Little, after they
seek to represent, but all council members are elected at-large by the registered, qualified voters of the entire community, who numbered 6,342 on Jan. 17. The election is set for April 2 and the winners will take office on May 6. City Council members in The Village serve two-year terms and receive $25 per month in compensation.
of the Jim Vallion Award, which will be presented by the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund at the 27th annual Red Tie Night on Saturday, March 9 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. “I was totally surprised when I heard the news,” Mary said. “Jim was a great man and he was always very
positive and did so many good things. I feel very honored.” As she reflected on her volunteer efforts with OACF, Mary took a few moments to share her life’s journey, one that began in what is now the Plaza District. See STREICH, Page 7
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Baby of the Week Melayna Kaye Neiman was born April 28, 2018, the daughter of Freddie and Leslie Neiman. She is a very happy baby who loves meeting new people. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
Sponsored by Paulette and Leo Kingston of WePayFast.com See VILLAGE, Page 3
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Paul George Foundation
Thunder star’s foundation hosts Topgolf Classic Dave McLaughlin, center, with Thunder Girls Kei Hirata and McKenzie Downey during the Paul George Foundation’s Topgolf Classic. The event offered the opportunity to shoot golf balls with Thunder players.
Above: Thunder star Paul George with Jessica Holtz and Daniela Rajic. George’s foundation hosted the event at Topgolf to raise money for a new kid-friendly fishing dock at South Lakes Park.
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Above: Kendall and Julie Hall check out the silent auction items during a VIP reception with Paul George. At left: OKC Mayor David Holt’s Special Assistant J.D. Baker and Miles Williams, director of the Paul George Foundation.
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Ward 1 Councilman David Bennett said he intends to seek re-election. Bennett was first
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on the Nichols Hills City Council in 196264 and was the city’s third mayor. The current mayor was just a boy when his family moved to Nichols Hills. He attended Casady School through his sophomore year of high school, then transferred to a boarding school in Connecticut. Hoffman received an undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Subse-
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elected to the council in 2007 and has served six consecutive terms. C. Scott “Bubba” Symes is stepping down after 16 years as the Ward 2 councilman. He also relinquished his title as vice mayor, which he lateraled to
quently, he earned a master’s degree in business and marketing, with a focus in psychology, at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Ariz. And in 1967-68, he attended the Sorbonne in Paris, engaging in international studies and immersion in the French language, culture and history. Hoffman is a private investor. After graduate school he entered the brokerage business and worked in the financial sector through the mid-1980s, then struck out on his
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available and willing to take on this important position.” The Oklahoma City Philharmonic has gained recognition as one of the nation’s premier regional orchestras. Tracing its roots to 1924, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic was formed in 1988 under the musical direction of Founder and Music Director Emeritus Joel Levine and began a new era with the passing of the baton to Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate in 2018. The orchestra remains steadfast in its mission “to provide inspiration and joy for the community through orchestral music.”
Ward 4 Councilwoman Cathy Cummings. And long-time “city father” Stan Alexander, who has held the Ward 3 post on four separate occasions for a total of almost 34 years, has announced he will not be a candidate this year.
own. He and his wife, Susan (nee Samis), have two sons and four grandchildren who live out-of-state. Yet the Hoffman and Samis families have many connections to Nichols Hills. Hoffman’s brother, Kent, a builder, lives in Nichols Hills; the mayor’s wife is a lifelong resident of Nichols Hills, and three of her five siblings live in the community. “The more the world moves and changes, sanctuaries of quiet harmony and
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beauty such as Nichols Hills, where one can recharge, grow ever more important,” Mayor Hoffman said.
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Sports Weekly Small schools tip off postseason Six Fridayland schools open basketball playoffs this weekend with district tournaments in Classes 3A and 4A. Four local squads are scheduled to host district matchups. Heritage Hall entertains Bristow, while McGuinness takes on Berryhill and John Marshall battles Perkins-Tryon in 4A. Crossings Christian, meanwhile, hosts Riverside in 3A. In other 4A action, Harding Charter Prep travels to Kingfisher and Mount St. Mary visits Victory Christian in Tulsa. The girls’ games start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the boys at 8 p.m. Regardles of district results, all 12 teams advance to regional tournaments Feb. 21-23 across the state. Complete playoff brackets are available at www.ossaa.com.
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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Irish dominate Ponca City Building an eightpoint lead by halftime, McGuinness pulled away in the second half for a 52-37 win over Ponca City last Monday night. Carson Iven posted a team-high 10 points and Andrew Smith added nine for the Irish (15-8). On Saturday, McGuinness suffered a 59-58 loss at rival Tulsa Kelley behind Ford Collier’s 10 points and Smith’s nine points.
Deer Creek’s second straight matchup against top-10 teams in Class 6A ended with another close loss. This time the Antlers fell 44-39 to No. 3 Edmond Santa Fe last Friday night. Zach Tretheway netted 13 points and Turner Suchy added 10 points for the 6A No. 12 Antlers (13-8). Deer Creek visits No. 14 Stillwater this Friday in the regularseason finale. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. NORTHWEST RUNS OVER BEARS - Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcdigitalimages.zenfolio.com
ROCKETS HOLD OFF W’FORD
McGuinness’ Carson Iven (1) scored 10 points to help the Irish to a 52-37 win over Ponca City last Monday night.
Mount St. Mary jumped out to a sevenpoint lead after the first quarter and held off Weatherford for a 60-52 road win last Saturday. Lorenzo Jones posted a team-best 13 points for the the Class 4A No. 9 Rockets (17-3). Jack Harsted finished with 12 points and Ean Heise added 10 points.
Crossings Christian enters the playoffs with momentum after a 58-57 overtime win at 2A No. 18 Cashion on Friday. Cort Travis led a trio in double figures with 15 points. Daniel Koonce collected 12 points, while Cooper Gudell had 11 points for the 3A No. 15 Knights (16-6).
KNIGHTS EDGE CASHION IN OT
CYCLONES DOWN CISTERCIAN Ending its regular season on a positive note, Casady held off Dallas-Cistercian for a 62-55 road win in a Southwest Preparatory Conference counter last Friday. P.J. Mitchell-Johnson netted a team-best 17 points. D.J. Freeman finished with 15 points and Cruz Uhland chipped in 11. The Cyclones (23-9) compete at the SPC Winter Championships this weekend in Texas.
Lawton this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in their regular-season finale. CHARGERS NIP MILLWOOD Heritage Hall narrowly escaped Millwood with its undefeated regular season intact after downing the 3A No. 2 Falcons 72-65 in overtime last Tuesday. Trey Alexander led three players in double figures with 28 points. Will McDonald netted 22 points and Michael McLaughlin chipped in 10 points. ANTLERS FALL TO SANTA FE
Falling behind by double digits at halftime, John Marshall never could mount a rally to suffer an 82-65 loss to Northwest Classen last Friday. Three Bears scored in double figures, led by Davion Knight with 19 points. D.J. Alexander netted 16 points and Xavier Cyprian chipped in 11. LUTHER TOPS EAGLES Harding Charter Prep saw its threegame winning streak end with a 62-53 loss at 2A No. 14 Luther last Tuesday. The Eagles (9-13) had three in double figures, led by Nate Jackson with 20 points and Cayman McKinney with 19 points. Tre LeDay added 11 points.
PANTHERS ROUT HFC WARRIORS PC North cruised to an 83-62 win over the HFC Warriors last Friday night. The 6A No. 16 Panthers (11-11) visit
PC North’s Jeff Nwankwo skies for a layup against HFC. - Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcdigitalimages.zenfolio.com
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SWIMMING ROUNDUP
Panthers edge OKC Storm
Charger girls among favorites at state
PC North ended a season-long, eightgame losing streak last Friday night with a 46-45 home win over the OKC Storm. Bria Sanders Woods netted a team-best 16 points, while Reagan Hollowell chipped in 11 points for the Panthers (8-3). They visit Lawton this Friday at 6 p.m. in their regular season finale.
Keyed by a big boost of talented athletes, the Heritage Hall girls swimming team is poised to challenge for the Class 5A state championship this weekend. The Chargers, along with swimmers from McGuinness, Mount St. Mary and Harding Charter Prep, will compete at the 5A state meet at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center at Mitch Park. Deer Creek and PC North are also participating in the 6A meet, starts at 10 a.m. on both days. This season, Heritage Hall nearly quadrupled its girls team to 11 members after having just three in 2018. “We’re having our best season in about five years,” coach Jared Prince said. “Our numbers go up and down based on
ROCKETS HOLD OFF BETHEL Erupting for 20 points in the first quarter, Mount St. Mary held off a late rally from Bethel to secure a 57-52 victory last Monday. Brook Logan led a trio in double figures with 16 points. Hailey Talbot scored 13 points and Lyric Lloyd added 10 points for the Rockets (4-13). Mount St. Mary also suffered a 78-39 loss at Weatherford on Saturday. EDMOND SANTA FE TOPS ANTLERS In the final of three straight games against ranked opponents, Deer Creek suffered a 66-59 loss to 6A No. 14 Edmond Santa Fe last Friday. Skylar Vann paced the 6A No. 10 Antlers (13-7) with 28 points and Bri Scott added 14 points.
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PC North’s Bria Sanders Woods (21) goes up for a shot against the OKC Storm last Friday night.
Deer Creek finishes its regular season this Friday at Yukon. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. NORTHWEST TOO MUCH FOR BEARS Falling behind early in the first quarter, John Marshall never recovered in a 75-27 loss to Northwest Classen last Friday. Jaime Richardson scored five points for the Lady Bears (7-13). KNIGHTS FALL AT CASHION Managing just 12 points in the first half, Crossings Christian endured a 53-28 loss at Cashion last Friday. Ashlyn Darter netted 15 points to lead the Knights (10-11). PONCA CITY TOPS IRISH
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Friday, February 15 Deer Creek at Stillwater, 6 & 7:30 PC North at Lawton, 6 & 7:30 Note: Girls’ game times are listed first.
Playing to an even first-half score, McGuinness saw Ponca City pull away in the second half on the way to a 64-54 home loss last Monday night. Maddie McClurg paced the 4A No. 15 Irish (17-6) with 18 points and Raegan Crisp added 11 points. McClurg and Crisp also led the way with 19 and 10 points, respectively, in a 55-41 win at rival Tulsa Kelley on Saturday. MILLWOOD RUNS OVER CHARGERS Heritage Hall finished off a difficult week with a 67-47 road loss last Tuesday at 3A No. 11 Millwood. Macy Moore scored a team-best 18 points to lead the Chargers (9-12). LUTHER CLIPS EAGLES Harding Charter Prep (12-10) ended its regular season last Tuesday night with a 61-54 loss at 2A No. 20 Luther.
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Heritage Hall’s Lale Edil is scheduled to compete in the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard freestyle events at the Class 5A state meet.
the size of our school, but we’re really excited to have better numbers and more excitement this season.” Grace Shapard is favored to win the 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke. The freshman took gold in both events at the regional in Jenks. Freshman Dylan Beeson, currently seeded third in the 50 freestyle, should also compete for a gold medal at state. She won the event at regionals. Freshman Lale Edil has a tall task to win
the 200 individual medley (IM), as she finished second to McGuinness’ Hanna Newby who owns the state record and two straight gold medals. Edil is also set to join Beeson and Shapard in the 100 freestyle. “We’re tying to load up to hopefully get three of the top 5 spots and score some extra points,” Prince said. Owen Flynn could also grab a pair of medals as the fresman has dominated the 200 IM and finished second in the 100 breaststroke at regionals.
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Regional tourneys this weekend Five Fridayland wrestling teams begin their quests for a state championship this as regional tournaments are staged around the state on Friday and Saturday. Deer Creek and PC North compete in Class 6A with the Antlers assigned to the West regional at Weastmoore, while the Panthers are in the East regional at Jenks. McGuinness travels to Duncan for the 5A West regional. Heritage Hall competes at the 4A West regional at Newcastle, and Crossings Christian is at Marlow in 3A. The morning sessions are set to start at 11 a.m. each day, and the afternoon sessions start at 5 p.m.
Casady is also scheduled to compete at the Southwest Preparatory Conference tournament this weekend in Texas. IRISH CROWN 3 CHAMPS AT MATMANIA Three McGuinness wrestlers earned individual championshps and the team placed third at the Matmania tourmament last weekend at Capitol Hill. Harry McClurg picked up a gold medal at 120 pounds, as did Nico Coronel at 182 pounds and Dane Farris at 195 pounds. Hunter Spears finished second at 182 pounds and Damien Corser took third at 145 pounds. Two others finished fourth, including Auguste Hinson at 132 pounds, and Cooper Moody at 152.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Feb. 27 – March 17 • ‘Girlfriend’
In collaboration with Signature Theatre, Lyric presents the regional premiere of a vibrant, funny and heart-warming coming-of-age love story. This lovely romantic comedy is inspired by ‘90s icon, Matthew Sweet’s alternative rock album, Girlfriend, and features an allfemale rock band. Showing at Lyric Theatre’s Lyric at the Plaza theatre. Visit lyrictheatreokc.com for tickets.
CONCERTS
Feb. 16 • OKC Phil
OKC Philharmonic to perform Jerod Tate in Classics Concert OKC Philharmonic will perform a work by Chickasaw classical composer, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate on Saturday, at the Civic Center Music Hall. The composition, Clans from Lowak Shoppala’ (Fire and Light), is a theatric expression of ancient Chickasaw clan leaders. For tickets call (405) 842-5387 or go to okcphil.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Feb. 24 • OKC at the Oscars
OKC at the Oscars will take place at Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) on Film Row. Once you arrive, prepare to walk down the red carpet in style and mingle with OKC’s finest. Tickets are $60 and available by the table or individual seat and includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, viewing screens, Oscars Bingo and more. Go to memo-
April 4 • All Hands Raised
This fundraising luncheon at St. Luke’s Event Center features a first-hand opportunity to hear from inspirational students, remarkable educators and district leaders from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Hands Raised also provides the opportunity to educate the community about the current work and long term goals of the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools. Co-Chairs of the event are Jeff and Debbie Trachtenberg. The Foundation is looking for table hosts to fill a table of 8 with education-minded individuals who have a willingness to hear about and donate to Foundation initiatives. If you are interested in hosting a table or sponsoring, please contact Debby Guthrie at (405) 604-5977 or Debby@okckids.com. Deadline for table hosts and underwriters is March 8 and deadline for individual seats is March 29. rablemoments.com for tickets and details.
March 1 • Chef’s Feast
Tickets are still available for a night of delicious food and live music at the 32nd annual Chefs' Feast on Friday, March 1 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. All proceeds from Chefs' Feast benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food for Kids Programs. Less than 300 tickets remain for the Mardi Gras-themed event. Tickets are $175 per individual and $2,000 for a table of 10. Early entry tickets are available for an additional $25 per person and allows access to the event 30 minutes before the doors officially open. Tickets for the event can be purchased at chefsfeast.org.
CAR SHOW
Feb. 22-23 • Keake Classic Car Show & Auction
The State Fair Park hosts this classic car show from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Bennett Event Center. The show features a vast array of cars including vintage, collector,
muscle, high-performance and specialty vehicles. Adults are $20, military/seniors are $15 and children are $7. Go to statefairparkokc.com for information.
THIS WEEKEND
Feb. 16-17 • Monster Jam
Monster Jam Triple Threat Series returns to Oklahoma City Feb. 16-17 to Chesapeake Energy Arena. See favorites including: Grave Digger, Max D, Wonder Woman, El Toro Loco, Zombie and others. Visit the arena website for tickets and details.
Feb. 17 • Knights and Princesses
Join Phil the Penguin for an afternoon of chivalrous music that will feature famous characters and heroic tunes from unforgettable stories. Let the music and your imagination carry you through time from Robin Hood to modern day fairy tales and be sure to dress up as your favorite knight or princess. There will be free lobby activities at 1 p.m. as part of the OKC Phil’s Discovery Family Series. Showing at the Civic Center at 2 p.m.
Free Screenwriting Seminar Next Saturday
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eadCenter Film is partnering with Metro Technology Centers to offer a free screenwriting seminar next Saturday, February 23, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The event will be held at the Metro Tech Downtown Business Campus at 100 N. Broadway Avenue on the third floor. The seminar is free and open to writers of all ages and experience levels. The three-hour intensive workshop will explore the different stages of screenplay development, with an emphasis on enhancing the story elements valued by directors and producers. The discussion topics will include: structuring stories for best impact, establishing dynamic characters, exploring screenplay form and structure, defining meaningful story values, developing concepts into a marketable framework, and collaborating with directors. This is the fourth screenwriting seminar that deadCenter has offered in partnership with local schools and universities. The goal of this latest session is to help writers think about how their scripts translate into actual films. Everyone who attends this seminar will have the opportunity to hear from and inter-
act with professional writers who have had their scripts produced as feature films and television shows. Metro Tech Downtown Business Campus offers several classes for working professionals, including screenwriting, editing, and filmmaking classes. For this seminar, Mero Tech has lined up the following slate of professional screenwriters and filmmakers to lead the classes: Laron M. Chapman is an actor, screenwriter, director, and co-producer with a BA in Film and Media Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Chapman has worked on both small independent and large budget studio movies as well as reality television shows. His debut feature, You People, won best Oklahoma Film at the 2018 deadCenter Film Festival. East Central University graduate Adam Hampton is a highly sought after actor that has written and directed multiple indie projects, including The Unusual Calling of Charlie Christmas and the Rough Cut television series.
Hampton is currently writing, narrating, and hosting the Play It Loud music series for the Firelake Grand Casino Hotel & Resort. Chris Hoyt is a screenwriter, set designer, and producer from Cordell with a marketing degree from the University of Oklahoma. Hoyt has worked on several Oklahoma made films currently in international distribution, including Army of Frankensteins, Gremlin, and The Jurassic Games. The film based on his most recent screenplay, The Adventures of Jurassic Pet, was recently distributed through Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment. Jacob Snovel is a screenwriter, producer, actor, and educator who apprenticed under Oscar winner Ron Howard on the film The Missing. Snovel studied at both East Central University at the College of Santa Fe and teacher screenwriting, film production, and film criticism at the university level. Snovel is currently producing a movie for director Mickey Reece through his production company, Perm Machine. For more information about the free screenwriting seminar, including registration, please visit cvent.com/d/r6qk0y.
Women unite to build home for single mother Honorary Women Build Chair Elizabeth Wilson and other female volunteers will frame a house located at 11132 SW 37th St. for Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity’s (COHFH) 18th annual Women Build on Saturday, March 2. The home is being built for Habitat home buyer and single mother Ariel Beasley and her son. Through hard work, an unwavering faith and the support of dedicated mentors, Beasley turned her life around, overcoming addiction and homelessness. Now a mentor herself, Beasley says this new Habitat home will give her and her son stability, so she can continue showing others how they, too, can transform their lives.
“We are so grateful to be where we are today and especially to be given this opportunity. We have come such a long way through the help and support of the people who have lifted us up over the past few years,” said Beasley. “As a mother, I can’t wait to have a safe place for my son and somewhere we can start making lasting memories together – what an enormous blessing!” “Central Oklahoma Habitat has been the inspiration for me to understand that God blesses everyone in His way,” said Wilson. “As this year’s honorary Women Build Chair, I look forward to helping fulfill Habitat’s mission to help families build strength, stability and
independence through housing.” Wilson also is a member and past president of the Oklahoma City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club, which is a major supporter of this year’s Women Build event. “Pi Beta Phi was founded in 1867, a time when women had very limited choices. They had few educational opportunities, few lifestyle choices and lacked even the right to vote,” she said. “The founders of Pi Phi had the vision to understand that as women, we are stronger when we work together. It is in that spirit of sisterhood that we come together to help another woman on her journey to independence.” “We are truly excited to have Elizabeth’s leadership and the
involvement of all our supporters for Women Build,” said Ann Felton Gilliland, Central Oklahoma Habitat chairman and CEO. “That’s why we hold this annual event — not only to help end poverty housing, but also to spotlight the housing challenges women face right here in our community.” Construction on the Women Build home will take place over eight subsequent weekends, with a home dedication ceremony set for Saturday, June 8. Volunteers typically commit to work one Saturday, rather than the full eight weeks. Anyone interested in volunteering or making a monetary donation can call (405) 232-4828 or visit YourHabitatHome.com.
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Students
Dance Visions is off to Dance Showcase competition B
ishop McGuinness’ Dance Visions, McGuinness’ dance team, welcomed choreographer Sheri Hayden, who teaches dance and music theater at UCO and OCU and dances with RACE Dance Company. She choreographed a musical theater number from “The Producers.” Dance Visions will also be going to competition at the Dance Showcase competition at Rose State College in Oklahoma City on
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either March 2 or March 3. Dance Visions will be taking to competition two group numbers, a trio and a solo. The company has also been preparing and working hard, having rehearsals for
about eight hours a week since January. Please come support Dance Visions at Dance Showcase competition at Rose State College. • Archbishop Coakley celebrated mass at Bishop McGuinness’ school mass earlier this week. •Bishop McGuinness will also be hosting 2019 junior and senior boys KAIROS through Sunday. KAIROS is a spiritual retreat that helps
strengthen the faith and communication with God and with others. This is a Roman Catholic retreat program that aims to give the students the opportunity to know and understand God more, as well as think about how God is active everyday. It is important to never lose sight of God and it is important for the students to understand their own religion of Catholicism.
This retreat provides the tools to be able to spread the faith to others. Every person is made in the image and likeness of God, therefore, every person deserves respect and life. •Bishop McGuinness will be hosting Feeder Leader Day for students in middle school who exhibit qualities of a leader. Feeder Leader Day is run by McGuinness’ Student Council. On
this day, middle school students will enjoy a day at McGuinness playing games and activities that require group work and leadership skills. Such activities include putting together their own presentation of their team (dance, jokes, comical acts), sudoku, crazy puzzle jumble, and discussing importance of leadership and what they believe is most important when working with a team.
Harding presents Clyde Riggs Life is Good scholarships Three Harding Charter Preparatory High School Alumni received a Clyde Riggs Life is Good for $5,000 each. This year’s winners are Corvin Barlow, Bryan Franco and Katelynn McLaughlin. The scholarships were awarded at the Harding Charter Prep All-School Reunion in midJanuary to students who are designated as college sophomores or above. Barlow, attends the University of Oklahoma and major is pre-medicine/psychlogy; Franco attends Oklahoma State University majoring in business management and McLaughlin attends Oklahoma City Community College, majoring in environmental science. The Clyde Riggs Scholarship has been given the past eight years to qualified Harding Charter Prep alumni to help ease the college financial burden. Rigg’s daughter, Rayma Jones, his sister, Carole Kelley, and best friend, Cassandra
Bowen created this scholarship to ensure his legacy continues by supporting college students. “Clyde (1934-2010) was a successful self-made man who did business across the country and traveled across the world. But his heart and soul were firmly rooted in Oklahoma City,” Jones said. “Raised in the Great Depression by a single mom, he grew up just a few blocks from Harding. Clyde was a people person and the people he enjoyed the most were people like him, who were young at heart … who gave it their all at work and play … who knew the future always would be better than the past,” Bowen said. “And he believed in the vision of Harding Charter Preparatory High School, that preparing young people for a college education, regardless of their backgrounds, was the best way to ensure their success early in the 21st Century.”
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Junior League, Lyric and beyond “When I retired from working, I started volunteering with the Junior League of Oklahoma City,” she said. “I really enjoyed that. Eventually I became treasurer and nominating chairman. Then in 1998 I was named ‘Sustainer of the Year.’” Her friendship with Lyric Theatre’s former Artistic Director Nick Demos, led her to a new area of interest. “Nick is the one who got me involved,” Mary said. “He lives in Los Angeles now, but we remain good friends.” “I did Lyric for a long time, and still do. I was on the executive committee and co-chaired the 50th anniversary celebration. In 2017, I received the John Kirkpatrick Award, named for Lyric’s founder. That was such an honor, one for which I am extremely grateful.”
Early years “Growing up, I lived on NW 16th Street,” Mary said. “Eventually we moved to Nichols Hills.” “My father was president of the Progress Brewing Company, and in his spare time he loved to fish. My mother took care of the household and liked playing golf and bridge. Those were good years.” Mary went to Harding High School, where she enjoyed English and social studies. She liked the music of the day, and when she could, spent time with her friends. “Some of those friends from back then I still keep in touch with today,” Mary said. “We get together once a month and have dinner. There is nothing quite like those life-long friendships.” After graduating from Harding, Mary attended Trinity University in San Antonio. She returned to Oklahoma City, working as a librarian--first at Harding and then at John Marshall High School, before retiring from Westminster School
Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund Mary’s volunteerism extended far beyond Junior League and Lyric. She has been actively involved with the Harn Homestead Museum, Science Museum Oklahoma and
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, among others. But in the early 1990s, she found a new purpose and a new way of helping those in need. “Rick Moses took me to a Winds House meeting,” Mary remembers. “That is a home for men living with AIDS. We got involved with some of the people living there and I remember going to the hospital once to visit a man in the last phase of life. They had us put on a gown and a mask, because back then they just didn’t know much about the disease.” “I remember one man just couldn’t take it any longer and jumped off a bridge onto the interstate. It was an awful time and a lot of that happened back then.” About the same time, one well-known Oklahoma City family was dealing with their own tragedy. Barbara Cooper, wife of the late Oklahoma City businessman Jackie Cooper, founded the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund in 1990, following the death of their son. Cooper engaged her husband and a small group of volunteers, and they established the fundraiser Red Tie Night. “Mary has been with us almost since the
Above: Steven Stefanick, Harding Charter Prep principal; Bryan Franco, scholarship winner; Corwin Barlow, scholarship winner and Cassandra Bowen, scholarship funder. At left: Steven Stefanick, Harding Charter Prep principal, and scholarship winner, Katelynn McLaughlin.
beginning,” Barbara said in a recent phone interview from her Nichols Hills home. “We needed someone to do the seating arrangements and Mary came highly recommended.” “When I phoned her that first time I heard this strong, wonderful voice. We talked for a bit and she said she didn’t know much about our organization, but she would be happy to help. I knew then we had someone special.” Mary found a new passion for her work, serving on the Red Tie Night Committee and eventually on the OACF Board of Directors. She also won the prestigious Richard May Award,named for one of the early founders. “She really hit it off with Jack,” Barbara said. “One year, Jack kept changing the seating arrangements. It was the day of the event and he was still making changes. Just when Mary thought she had the seating chart finished, he would call with something else.” “Finally, she phoned and said ‘Barbara, put him in a room with no phone and let me get this finished!’ She has been such a wonderful friend to us and is so deserving of this award.”
Eliminating the stigma Today, the national stigma surrounding the disease has changed, Mary said. “I am hoping through our work at OACF we have also helped change the stigma in Oklahoma,” she added. “People think the disease is gone, and it’s not. And that is still a problem.” The OACF, through its fundraiser Red Tie Night, provides grants to agencies helping those living with HIV/AIDS. But the group does much more than that, offering outreach and education and creating an awareness that the need for support and donations remains strong. “OACF is so much different from when it first started,” Mary saids. “There wasn’t any paid staff. Jackie had a dealership at NW 122nd and May and I would go out there and sit in a salesman’s booth and
make phone calls, and Jack would go to his office and make calls, and that’s the way it worked.” “Eventually we hired Loretta Brower and when she retired Pamela Mowry came along. She was there a number of years. As we began doing more programs and educational events, Sunshine Schillings joined the staff.” She said she is optimistic about the new direction OACF is taking now. “I think it is headed in the right direction,” Mary said. “It has good board members, good people.” “I am humbled to receive the Jim Vallion Award, and am truly thankful. I hope Oklahoma City continues to support Red Tie Night.” For more information on Red Tie Night, visit www.okaidscarefund.co m/redtienight/
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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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s I stepped through the metal detector at the airport recently, the TSA man asked: “Do you know your shoes don’t match?” I looked down. On my right foot was a bright Thunder blue loafer. On my left foot was a black leather shoe. Many of you know the feeling. You cannot find the passport you just had in your hand. You forget the name of someone you have known forever. You wear mismatched shoes. Fear not. A January 24 article in the Wall Street Journal by Sue Shellenbarger quotes several famed scientists as saying, “forgetting can help us block out useless or outdated information ... liken the process to search engine optimization for the brain.” In other words, if you are concentrating or creating, forgetting can help us block out
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Chocolate Decadence delights sell-out crowd
From left: Erin Laumer, Jill Goyette, Melissa Warde, David Warde, Rachel Klein and Whitney Chandler support historic Automobile Alley during Chocolate Decadence.
Chocolate Decadence, the annual event benefiting historic Automobile Alley, included decadent chocolate, gourmet coffee, wine, champagne, love music and a Valentine auction.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Jean Weaver and Katy Coyne with some of the delights local restaurants cooked up using chocolate. At right: Faith Thomason, Diann Sparks and Lisa Camfield.
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entered the house and found the victim’s body in his bedroom, “laying partially on his bed,” according to an affidavit filed in the case. Robert and Bridgett Little, who live out of state, told The Village Police Detective Shari Dixon that they “had made several attempts … over the past few months” to check on Bill Little by contacting Lynn Little. However, when asked about his father, the defendant “would deflect the questions or give the generic response” that the elder Little “wasn’t feeling well and did not wish to be bothered,” Dixon wrote in her affidavit. “We never thought it was necessarily a homicide” and no visible signs of trauma were present, but the body was in a “mummified condition,” Deputy Police Chief Russ Landon
At left: Cathy O’Connor and Ross Tarkington. Above: Amber Dick and Clay Hopkins. At right: Leslie Spears and Ralph Chaney.
said. The medical examiner took possession of the body. Determining the cause and approximate date of death has proven difficult because of the “advanced state of decomposition” of the victim, Dixon wrote. Asked when his father had died, Lynn Little “could not provide a solid date” but said he knew that it occurred “prior to Thanksgiving,” Dixon wrote in her affidavit. Lynn Little “admitted that one day” Bill Little entered his bedroom “and shut the door, and the defendant never went back in to check on him.” Lynn Little also is accused of embezzling $5,775 from Bill Little’s retirement and Social Security trust account, by forging his father’s signature on 19 checks that the defendant “wrote to himself” between Aug. 30, 2018, and Jan. 12, 2019. “When asked why he was doing this,” Lynn Little replied, “I needed the money,” the detective wrote in her affidavit.
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Friday Parties
Dragons and dancers celebrate New Year with Sister Cities OKC Sister Cities International OKC celebrated the lunar New Year with a party for the “Year of the Pig” at Kwan’s Kitchen. The Oklahoma Diplomatic Corps joined more than 150 SCI
members for an immense buffet of Asian delicacies and drinks, while dragons whirled about the room and graceful Chinese dancers performed among the tables. SCI OKC President Mary Point-
er and party chairmen Vice President Jonna Kirschner, Zander P’ng, and Mucki Wright greeted guests and invited them to pose for pictures in front of the elaborate Chinese backdrop.
Oklahoma Consular Corps members Honorary Consul of Peru and Mrs. Enrique Villar-Gambetta, center, Honorary Consul of Bolivia Rafael J. Elias, right, and OU’s Dr. Harlan Wright, left, visit at the party.
- Photos by Vicki Gourley
Beatrice and Honorary Consul of Switzerland Dr. Rico Buchli with SCI OKC board member Deanna Bradley, right.
Sister Cities International OKC officers and party chairmen, from left, Jonna Kirschner, Zander P’ng, President Mary Pointer, Mucki Wright and Young Chappell.
Village Councilman David Bennett and wife, Susan, talk with Sharon Gou, director of the China Outreach Institute and OU Confucius Institute, right.
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Allied Arts
Organization hopes to raise $3.3 million for the arts
- Photos by Rose Lane
Allied Arts campaign Honorary Co-Chairmen Frank and Cathy Keating talk about the importance of the arts.
Campaign Co-Chairmen John Higginbotham and Doug Stussi describe the effort.
Terri Cornett and Walt and Ann-Clore Duncan are excited about the work of Allied Arts.
agencies that receive Allied Arts funding. In addition to performing the jive, salsa and hip-hop, students from Life Change Ballroom shared personal stories of the leadership and growth they’ve experienced through the program which provides life-skills training disguised as dance instruction. Funds for these nonprofits and arts nonprofits across central Oklahoma are needed to provide free and accessible cultural programming, youth arts education in schools and community centers and healing arts for the sick, disabled and veterans. In addition to the campaign goal announcement and the performances, the Honorable
Frank and Cathy Keating were introduced as the honorary chairmen for the 2019 campaign in recognition of their lifetime philanthropic leadership and community contributions. The Keatings continue to give countless hours of service to the central Oklahoma community and remain dedicated to Allied Arts member agencies, such as Lyric Theatre and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. “The outreach of Allied Artsaffiliated groups is happening 365 days a year, revitalizing neighborhoods, improving schools, and bringing hope and See ARTS, Page B2
Ann Lacy, Chris Lawson, Mary Blankenship Pointer and Allied Arts Board member Chuck Thompson.
Wesley Burt and Kimberly Worrell.
Rob Abernathy and Frederick Redwine.
Allied Arts launched its 2019 campaign with the goal of raising more than $3.3 million under the leadership of campaign co-chairs Doug Stussi and John Higginbotham. Allied Arts President/CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner welcomed more than 350 donors, volunteers,and sponsors attending the annual campaign kickoff event that took place at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Allied Arts has already raised almost $1.2 million toward its goal. The event featured performances from El Sistema, Life Change Ballroom, KidsAlive!, and Sooner Theatre, four of the 40-plus grantees and member
Board members Colin FitzSimons and Steve Mason.
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Betsy Berry hosts ‘sweet’ party for Junior League Sustainers
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anting to insure a good turnout, the Junior League Sustainers put Betsy Berry in charge of chocolate. We all laugh about how pencil-slim Betsy is addicted to candy, especially chocolate. Betsy further had an inducement, she cajoled her goodnatured husband, famous painter Nick Berry, to actually work on a piece of art during the party. Recipe for success! Some 140 ladies – pretty much dressed in red or pink – braved a cold day for the Sustainer’s Valentines party in the Berrys’ home. Admiring a table bubbling over with great things to eat, mostly things with sugar, were Marsha Zahn, Linda Howell, Judy Mee, Penny McCaleb, Susan Edwards, Tina Beal and Cindy Crittenden. Draped from the chandelier were sassy hearts, and the whole house was festooned with hearts. Master creative guru Linda Garrett organized and
tweaked the party so we felt we were in the very belly of Willy Wonka. Co-chairman with Linda was Matilda Clements. Terry Bradley is always fabulously dressed but had a walking boot on one foot. I imagined its origin: an incident while bowing to a Saudi Prince? Practice session foul-up for Survivor? Inadvertent damage to Hank Bradley? Nope. She dropped a can on her foot and broke a bone while tidying up her pantry. See, SEE, I told you housework is dangerous. Others were Harolyn Enis, Kitty Champlin, Julia Eisner, Carol Solomon, Linda Carpenter, Sody Clements, Donna Vogel, Susan Haught, Jane White, Wendy Simpson, Jane Elliott, Sally Stringer, Nancy Greer, Dee
Harris, Mary Price, Carol Troy and Linda Slawson in a white crisply fresh poet-sleeved blouse that, when questioned, said she’d ironed herself. With her immense civic involvement, I realized I just couldn’t ask if she takes in ironing. • A happy grin on Freda Deskin’s face welcomed friends and colleagues to her hip new home in downtown OKC. Freda did the magic to move from a sizeable home to a loft, and her vision and imagination were amazing. Everything has a purpose or six! Her loft is airy, light, super-cool, organized – and yet has everything. Mourning her huge book collection, she donated many, but kept favorites, and they were tidily stacked in “book towers” – RED book towers. I’m scrambling on the Internet for those. In minimal space she has room for a dinner party, painting and drawing with her granddaughter, sleeping, entertaining and
Ann Garrett, Kathy Walker and Kay Adams (before they guzzled chocolates) at the Sustainers party.
- Photos by Joy Richardson
Betsy Berry talks with Junior League Sustainer Susie Nelson during the Valentines party.
cooking. Great art brings it all together, and she has a whole life of sewing, painting, bookwork that just folds up fastidiously into a handsome armoire. A drafting table gives
Two “Wonder Women” Kay Goebel and hostess Freda Deskin, as Freda shows friends around her new downtown abode.
her room to create, and she displays family portraits, art, and special awards in categories to delight your senses. Friends enjoying a delicious cheese buffet were Kerry and
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inspiration to families and individuals,” Senner said. “Because Allied Arts does not receive city, county, state or federal funds, we rely on broad support from the entire community at all giving levels to transform lives through the arts.” Campaign funds provide grants to more than 40 arts and cultural organizations in central Oklahoma. For Allied Arts member agencies, funds are used to offset operating costs; underwrite productions, performances and exhibits; create new programming; and provide free and affordable arts programming. Furthermore, the campaign reaches beyond member agencies by awarding grants to qualified nonprofit cultural organizations to expand the reach of arts
Don Kirby, Kay Goebel, Pama and Mike Palmer, Lynne Hardin, Leslie and Rich Terry, Karen Arnold, Carleen and Jerry Burger, and Sandy and Art Cotton.
education across the state and strengthen organizational capacities. Just $10 provides a pair of ballet slippers for an afterschool program, while $25 underwrites 50 quality music lessons for financially disadvantaged students. A $100 donation provides visual arts programming for 15 seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Some donation levels provide benefits for the donor. Individuals donating $50 or more receive the OKCityCard, a premier entertainment discount card offering year-round savings at more than 400 arts events and activities, local retail stores and restaurants. Those donating $1,000, $1,500, $2,500 or more will receive membership in Circle Club, Allied Arts’ patron group. For more information or to contribute, visit alliedartsokc.com or call 278-8944. Donations are taxdeductible and accepted any time.
News
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HH annual gala kicks off golden year festivities The Heritage Hall Board of Trustees has announced its plans to host the School’s annual fundraising event and auction, Gala 2019: Heart of Gold on Saturday, April 6, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. This year’s event, chaired by Heritage Hall alumni, Brian Bogert ’95, Jenny Gray Ferguson ’96, and Heather Verity Showalter ’95, was named Heart of Gold to recognize Heritage Hall’s teachers as the heart of the school, as well as
to commemorate the school’s golden anniversary as the independent school observes its 50th year of operation. Heritage Hall alumna and ABC News anchor Erielle Reshef ’01, will serve as emcee for the event, which features dinner, as well as silent and live auctions. Party on the Moon, an Atlanta-based, 13-piece band, will perform immediately following the dinner and live auction. Net proceeds from the event will benefit
the School’s faculty through a Master Teacher Endowment and other faculty enrichment which allow the school to attract and retain exceptional teachers. Heart of Gold is also supported by grand benefactors Cory and David Le Norman, Shelley and Leland Welker, Anna and Wes Welker ’00, and Sarah Holder Welker ’97 and Lee Welker ’95. Current and past Heritage Hall patrons, alumni, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the Heart of Gold
OKCMOA hosts Oscar-themed events OKCMOA hosts a series of Oscar-themed screenings and events The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) continues its yearly salute to the Academy Award nominees. OKCMOA presents the full slate of 2019 Best Short Film nominees and a series of nominated features, as well as Oscarthemed Film Society, Moderns and Third Thursday events. “Once again, we’re proud to host the Oklahoma City premiere of the Oscarnominated Short Films,” said Michael J Anderson, director of curatorial affairs. “Year after year, the Oscar Shorts remain one of our most popular and eagerly anticipated programs. This year’s nominees encompass a particularly exciting mix of innovative aesthetic approaches, universally compelling themes and timely subject matter.” “As in the past, we’ll be distributing ballots at each short film screening and asking attendees to help predict the winners in each category. In addition to being a wonderful conversation starter, the interactive dimension of the Oscar
Shorts program encourages more engaged spectatorship and offers interesting insights into the Academy’s voting process,” Anderson added. Museum Films 2019 Oscar series also showcases a selection of acclaimed nominated features, including the record-breaking documentary “Free Solo.” A breathtaking meditation on the ultimate pursuit of perfection, the Best Documentary Feature nominee profiles elite free soloist climber Alex Honnold. Elevated by a towering, career-best performance from seventime Oscar nominee Glenn Close, “The Wife” is an elegant and engrossing literary drama that follows a married coupled through thirty years of passion, compromises and betrayals. Winner of the Sundance Film Festival’s Special Jury Prize, Bing Liu’s remarkable debut feature, “Minding the Gap,” is an emotionally powerful documentary about three teenage skateboarders coming of age in a struggling Rust Belt town. Tickets for the 2019 Academy Award-Nominated Films are now on sale. Prices are $5
for OKCMOA Members, $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (62+), college students with IDs and teens ages 13 to 18 and $5 for children 12 and under. The OKCMOA Film Society and OKCMOA Moderns will host a joint Oscar-themed event on Tuesday, Feb. 19, which will feature a screening and discussion of a nominated film. This event is free and open to Film Society and Moderns members only. On Feb. 21, OKCMOA will host Third Thursday: A Night at the Oscars, presented by Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores. Attendees will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet, enjoy drinks at the lobby bar, create their own award and catch a screening of the nominated short films. Tours of the Museum’s popular new exhibition, “Ansel Adams and the Photographers of the West” will also be offered. This event is free for OKCMOA members and $12 for non-members (tour and film ticket prices apply.) For more information on OKCMOA Oscar programming as well as a full schedule, visit okcmoa.com.
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Gala, which will be the first of several events planned through-out 2019 to celebrate Heritage Hall’s 50th Anniversary. The celebrations will culminate in a four-day, all-school reunion Sept. 5-8. Tickets, sponsorship information and event details for Gala 2019: Heart of Gold are available online at heritagehall.com/gala. Information about all of Heritage Hall’s 50th Anniversary events can be found at heritagehall.com/HH50.
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or in honor of all those who are affected by lung disease, you will achieve a sense of personal accomplishment as you reach the top of the building and the height of your fundraising potential. Every step you take moves in the fight for healthy lungs and clean air. Sign up at fightforairclimb.org/oklahomacity.
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In re: the marriage of: Alicia Trejo, Petitioner, Jose de Jesus de Anda, Respondent. The State of Oklahoma to the said Respondent, Greeting: You, the said respondent, will take notice that you have been sued in the above-named Court by the abovenamed and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and you must answer Petitioner’s petition filed herein on or before the ___ day of April 3 of 2019 or said petition will be taken as true and judgement for said Petitioner will be rendered against you according to prayer of Petitioner’s petition. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby, Deputy Clerk
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Roland Jeffrey Runnels has petitioned to change his/her name to Jeffrey Roland Runnels. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 22 day of March, 2019, before Judge Andrews at 2 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, February 15, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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Family time comes before Facetime By Walker Moore Oklahoma Baptist Foundation Life was much easier when Apple and Blackberry were only pies. I was training a group of adults whose job is to mentor parents. One of the subjects in which they wanted more training was how to help parents manage their children’s cell phones. Cell phones are being given to children at younger and younger ages; pretty soon, someone will invent a cell phone in the shape of a pacifier. Since cell phones are fairly new, we are just beginning to learn how they have impacted our children and our society. The results aren’t good. Since you want to be a responsible parent, I would like to suggest some guidelines. What makes me an expert in this area? I am no expert, but I am someone who has worked for more than 45 years with tens of thousands of students. In the past five years, I have counseled hundreds of students who are struggling with life due to their cell phones. So here are some suggestions from an old man: 1. Your child doesn’t need a phone. A child with a phone has been given a gateway through which the enemy can access their fragile hearts. You have been placed as the guardian of their life; don’t relax your guard because of what other parents do. The enemy is smarter than your child, and every day, he comes up with new plans of attack, trying to cut the weak and the young out of the herd. “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil
prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Pet. 5:8). I would only give a child their first cell phone at the age of 12 or 13. The longer you wait, the more life experience and maturity they will have. Even Bill Gates didn’t let his children have a smartphone until they were in high school. 2. Family time before cell phone time. Many children feel entitled to have a phone. You do not owe your child one; you don’t need to sacrifice your family resources to get them one. And I wouldn’t buy a cell phone for a child until you establish guidelines and a contract (To learn more about contracting with your child, read my book, Rite of Passage Parenting). For example, your child can only have their phone in proportion to the amount of time they spend with their family and completing their chores. One hour of family time, sharing at the table, talking about their day and so forth earns a set amount of cell phone time. Family first; cell phone second. 3. Your child shouldn’t keep their phone in their bedroom. When your child comes home from school, their phone should be put in a box, and it should stay there until their earned usage time and be returned before bedtime. They don’t need to have their phone behind closed doors or kept in their room at nighttime. I can testify to the number of students who tell me this is where the enemy got to them. Having a phone is a privilege and a responsibility, not a right.
4. Check your child’s phone regularly. First of all, it isn’t their phone; it’s yours, and you are letting them use it. At any time, you can repossess it, and you can always orchestrate its limitations. My grandson Titus the Honorable was walking around the house at age 3, yelling “Where is my phone?” He soon learned that he didn’t have one. I would download a monitoring app that lets you track your child’s usage as well. 5. Your child’s first phone doesn’t have to be a smartphone. You will be called oldfashioned, but believe it or not, their first phone doesn’t need 5G and internet/Wi-Fi access. All they need is a basic phone with texting service. Just think of it as a cell phone with training wheels. 6. A cell phone is not a children’s safety device. Your child is at greater risk of being harmed by a cell phone than being saved by one. The No. 1 reason I hear parents say they give their child a cell phone is for their safety. That’s like saying I’m going to give my children antibiotics to carry with them in case they come down with pneumonia. There are many other ways to teach your children to be safe. Remember “stranger danger”? Start laying the groundwork early so your child can become a capable, responsible, self-reliant adult. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:6, ESV). If your child is really pressing you to get them a phone, I have a cream-colored rotary model that would make a great training phone.
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