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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 44 • Two Sections • 16 Pages March 8, 2019
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Casady eyes expansion to accommodate younger folks By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
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and includes selections that celebrate the contrasting spirit of the 21st Century, with an intriguing dash of Oklahoma history. The opening arrangement will
Due to mounting interest in its pre-K and kindergarten programs, Casady School will develop some temporary space to accommodate classrooms for up to two dozen youngsters. Casady has experienced “incredible interest” in its pre-K and kindergarten programs “for the past several years,” said Betty Jane Garrett, the school’s interim director of institutional advancement. “We received more than 100 applications this year for our pre-K and kindergarten programs alone.” “With this heightened interest comes growth pressure, causing the school to defer enrollment of mission-appropriate children,” Garrett said. Consequently, “the school must expand.” The initial phase of expansion entails adding temporary space for pre-K4 students, which will enable the private school to increase the number of children “in our youngest program,” said Nathan L. Sheldon, head of Casady School. “We would then be able to expand kindergarten to four classrooms, create additional space for pre-K, and make some improvements to the existing area in the Loeffler Building.” Jim Bonfiglio, the school’s operations director, told The Village City Council the plan is to construct a temporary classroom building on the north side of the former Leisure Pool & Spa building, which school officials refer to as the Annex. It will have easy access to the Casady parking lot, Loeffler Primary Division Building and the playground, Garrett said. The school acquired the Spa/Annex property several years ago and uses that building for storage. The temporary building will house two classrooms, each capable of accommodating 20-24 children, Bonfiglio said. The school believes that additional space is sustainable, Garrett said. It will allow overall enrollment to grow over time. “We expect the temporary building to be in place in early summer,” she said. “We do not know exactly how long the temporary solution will be in place, so we are looking at how
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Elizabeth Richardson takes advantage of the first nice day in a while to plant some spring flowers in a container at Nichols HIlls Plaza. - Photo by Ron Vavak
Governor’s Arts Awards winners are named Seven community leaders with Fridayland ties have been named as recipients of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s 43rd Governor’s Arts Awards. They are: Jo Rowan, the Governor’s Award; Jay Ferguson and Scott Booker, the Arts in Education Award; Deborah McAuliffe Senner and James Loftis, the Community Service Award; and Ann and Burns Hargis, the George Nigh Public Service in the Arts Award. The awards will be presented by Governor Kevin Stitt during a special ceremony on
Tuesday, April 16. The event begins at 4 p.m. in the fourth floor rotunda at the Oklahoma State Capitol. A reception will follow in the first floor rotunda outside the Betty Price Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director Amber Sharples said Governor’s Arts Awards honorees reflect the qualities that define Oklahomans. “Hard working, selfless, and devoted to causes greater than themselves, honorees deserve
our thanks for their efforts in making the arts one of Oklahoma’s most robust assets,” Sharples said. “Those selected for awards have shown exemplary commitment to impacting lives through the arts in communities and schools across our state. We look forward to meaningfully acknowledging their contributions with Governor Stitt. “I am pleased to congratulate the 2019 Governor’s Arts Award honorees who come from all across our great See ARTS, Page 2
Philharmonic details 2019-2020 season The Oklahoma City Philharmonic announced details of the 2019-2020 season, in preparation for Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate’s second season. Audiences will relish the experience of
popular compositions in the classical music genre that are sure to please and equally look forward to the fresh and unique pairings of Alexander’s programming choices. For season ticket information call 842-
5387, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Classical Season Classics Opening night, Sept. 14, 2019 features the beloved Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op.67
Drive-by shooting suspect arrested By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer A resident of The Village was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting March 3. Shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday, The Village Police were dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of Westchester to investigate a report of gunshots fired. Officers were “flagged down” by two men who said they were in a house that had been shot at just minutes before, Deputy Police Chief Russ Landon said.
The two men said they were home earlier when they “kicked out” a third man for “making advances toward their girlfriends.” They said that when the man left, he warned them, “I’ll be back.” About an hour later one of the residents reported seeing a vehicle drive slowly past their residence and fire into the home multiple times. The driver of the vehicle turned around, drove back by the house and fired more rounds into the house, the witness said. See ARREST, Page 10
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state,” said Governor Stitt. “I look forward to celebrating our honorees’ contribu-
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tions to the arts in Oklahoma and recognizing their role in fostering a robust and impactful arts industry in our state.” Recipients are selected from submitted nominations by
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the Governor’s Arts Awards Selection Committee, comprised of members of the Governor-appointed Oklahoma Arts Council board. The Governor's Award recognizes longtime leadership and significant contributions to the arts. Chairman of the school of dance at Oklahoma City University (OCU), Jo Rowan originated a university program nearly 30 years ago that would be the first of its kind to offer a degree emphasizing music theater dance. She has since helped launch and shape the careers of thousands of students. With Rowan at the helm, OCU has become widely acclaimed as having one of the premier dance programs in the country. Her students have gone on to become established professionals on Broadway, Los Angeles, and in prominent performing arts settings nationwide. The Arts in Educa-
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tion Award recognizes an individual, organization, school, educator, or group for their outstanding leadership and service in the arts benefiting youth and/or arts in education. Returning to Oklahoma more than a decade ago to teach drama after working as a professional actor in Los Angeles, Jay Ferguson’s enthusiasm rekindled broad interest and support for the arts at Heritage Hall, a college preparatory school in Oklahoma City. Now head of the school’s fine arts department, Ferguson’s work led to the hiring of five new full-time and two part-time arts educators, enabling the expansion of programs related to music, visual art, dance, and music theory. Longtime manager of Oklahoma City’s Grammy Award-winning band The Flaming Lips, Scott Booker envisioned and steered the establishment of the Academy of Contemporary
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Music (ACM@UCO) in 2009, utilizing his knowledge of the music business to create a novel academic asset in Oklahoma City that has graduated hundreds of young artists and industry professionals. The Community Service Award recognizes significant contributions to the arts in specific Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism. Deborah Senner is celebrating her 10th anniversary as president and CEO of Oklahoma’s Allied Arts Foundation, where during her tenure she has overseen the launch of innovative fundraising strategies that have generated over $42.7 million in support of more than 40 central Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations. Former chairman and longtime member of the Oklahoma City Arts Commission, James Loftis’ leadership helped result in the city’s adoption of
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a percent-for-art ordinance. During his tenure, the commission completed a citywide cultural plan, identified 100 sites for public art, established its Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, and more. Previous service includes board or fundraising efforts for Allied Arts, Arts Council Oklahoma City, Red Earth, and the Overholser Mansion. The George Nigh Public Service in the Arts Award recognizes Oklahoma government officials for their outstanding support of the arts. As First Lady and President of Oklahoma State University (OSU), Ann and Burns Hargis’ vision for the arts has transformed the university and Stillwater into a regional cultural hub through assets including the OSU Museum of Art, the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music and the forthcoming world-class McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.
Nick Berry exhibiting new work in a solo art show Oklahoma artist Nick Berry, known for bold and colorful paintings that are full of life, will be featured in a one man show titled “Travel with The Artist” at The Howell Gallery opening April 4. Nick’s travels started in the United States with painting locales in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Michigan. After that his journeys took him to Canada followed by Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Italy. Nick’s wife, Betsy, was born in Croatia and it was important for him to experience the land of her roots. They began in Dubrovnik, Croatia where Nick went from sight to sight photographing the walled city and experiencing its old world architecture. Walking along the famous wall above the city and seeing the red tiled roofs left an impression on Nick. They enjoyed the beauty of the water and the old wooden fishing boats together
with glamorous new yachts all the while walking the streets and enjoying the lively music, delicious food and local people. All of these ingredients are portrayed in Nick’s paintings for this show. This trip left an indelible mark on Nick’s recent works and style of painting. Back in his Oklahoma studio he was able to revisit these amazing places as he worked on this new collection of paintings. Now it is time for collectors and patrons of fine art to experience these places through the eyes of Nick Berry as they travel with the artist at The Howell Gallery. The Artist’s opening reception will be Thursday, April 4, 5-7 p.m. The gallery is located at 6432 North Western Avenue in Oklahoma City. The show will run through Saturday, April 20. For more information contact the gallery at 840-4437 or visit howellgallery.com.
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Great acting and music help ‘Girlfriend’ handle sensitive issue “Girlfriend” Book by Todd Almond Music and Lyrics by Matthew Sweet Directed by Matthew Gardiner Lyric Theatre By Franci Hart Theatre Critic Sensitive! A hauntingly beautiful story of young love, “Girlfriend,” is playing at Lyric Theatre through March 17. Superb direction by Matthew Gardiner and stellar performances by Jimmy Mavrikes and Ian Marcontell
PHIL From Page 1 highlight Oklahoma’s cultural heritage, and will feature Tim Nevaquaya, Native American flute and John Hamilton, drummer and singer. A first for the OKCPHIL, Arutiunian’s Trumpet concerto will spotlight Matilda Lloyd, trumpet. The Oct. 5 classics is inspired by the magical film music from the movie “Life of Pi.” Several compositions beacon the listener to journey with the music to distant lands. Included in this program are South Asian musicians, including Academy Award nominated, Indian Carnatic music vocalist Bombay Jayashri. Additionally, the program includes Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, op.33a; Michael Danna’s Suite from “Life of Pi” with flute and Poorvalur Sriji, kanjira, Wijerante’s Yatra, and a special feature from young composer Dacey Tietz from the El Sistema Oklahoma program, Adventurous Voyage for full orchestra. Rounding out this rich musical program is Debussy’s beloved master piece La Mer. On Nov. 2, the third classics in the series will delight audiences with a program featuring “Italian Gems” with the Godfather trilogy as a point of inspiration for Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate. Included in the program are Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in B minor, op. 7 with Benjamin Schmid, violin; Respighi’s Fountains of Rome; Verdi’s Te Deum with special guests Canterbury Voices and men from Oklahoma City University’s choral music program, as well as Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe from “The Mission.” The fourth classics concert on Nov. 23 features guest conductor Gerard Schwarz. He is best known as music director of the All-Star Orchestra, an ensemble of top musicians from America’s leading orchestras featured in television programs that have aired throughout the United States. The program features Berlioz Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict; Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in Eflat major, op. 107 with Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt; Ravel Suite No. 1 from Daphnis and Chloe;
make this regional premier one of the top productions of the season. And the 1990s pop style music is great, too. American musical theatre has a proud tradition of tackling sensitive issues with song such as theater favorites “Showboat,” “Oklahoma!,” “Fiddler on the Roof ” and “Hamilton,” to name a few. “Girlfriend” is also about a sensitive issue, the love between two young men. Under Gardiner’s superior direction this is handled delicately, with genuine care for the two characters. Will (Mavrikes), the weirdo of
Ravel Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloe. “Minimalism in a Big New World” is the title of the fifth classics program on Jan. 11, 2020 featuring Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G major, op. 88; Glass’s Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring renowned artist Jennifer Koh, violin, and a daring choice Zappa’s The Dog Breath Variations. “American cult musician, Frank Zappa, draws inspiration from Jazz, Blues and Rock, and his Dog Breath Variations for orchestra is absolutely fun and refreshing,” Mickelthwate said. On Feb. 1, 2020 audiences will enjoy a program that takes us from the dramatic to the sublime. It features Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, op. 21 with Ingrid Fliter, piano; Kancheli’s Dixi and closing out the program is R. Strauss’s Death and Transfiguration, a piece which seems to musically portray death transcending into a more beautiful version of life. February 2020’s classics seven program entitled “Colliding Contrasts” features Anna Clyne’s RIFT with special choreography by New York based choreographer Larry Keigwin, and the massive, awe inspiring, Bruckner Symphony No. 7 in E major. Closing out the season audiences will thrill to the OKCPHIL premiere of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” a work that created a musical scandal in 1913 with its raw, hypnotic, exciting score. This will be partnered on the program with Jonny Greenwood’s Grammy nominated Suite from “There Will Be Blood”; and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bflat minor, op. 23 featuring Alain Lefèvre,
piano. The Pops Season The Pops season opens with Broadway star Megan Hilty as the headliner on Nov. 8-9. Come enjoy an evening of Broadway, TV and classics movie favorites with star Megan Hilty. With a vibrant career which includes playing Glinda both on Broadway and in the National Tour of “WICKED,” as well as the star of the TV show “SMASH,” Hilty is celebrated for her vocal versatility and commanding stage presence. Says Limelight Magazine. “Exceptional voice. Staggering versatility.” On Dec. 5-7 audiences will delight in “The Christmas Show,” everyone’s favorite family holiday tradition. Enjoy the OKCPHIL, Santa, the POPS Chorale and the Mistletoes, as well as Santa’s jolly helpers and Broadway star Max von Essen. Come welcome the holiday’s season in OKC Style. This musical theater style production is sure to warm your heart, lift your spirits and create memories to last a lifetime. On Jan. 24-25, 2020, the Philharmonic welcomes “Raiders of the Lost Ark” played live to the epic score by composer John Williams. The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before. Re-live the magic on the silver screen with the original big screen adventure complete with our full symphony orchestra. Get ready to feel happy when Mariachi Los Camperos joins the Philharmoic Feb. 21- 22. For more than 50 years, the GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble has celebrated the rich vocal tradition of Mexico with a
the class, and Mike (Marcontell), the football star, after high school graduation find themselves drawn to each other. The dance of their courtship is played with delicate care. Long poignant silences intensify the sexual tension between the two young men. Yet, the story is neither salacious nor sensational. It is just about two young men. Mavrikes brings a legion of emotions to Will. At times Will is cocky. He is funny. He is hurt and deeply confused. All of these are played with a realism that makes Will so sympathetic. Marcontell’s Mike is wonderful-
lively program featuring the country’s most beloved songs. Explore the works of Mexico’s many internationally renowned songwriters, highlighting the exquisite voices within Mariachi Los Camperos in this exciting concert. On March 20-21, 2020, come and delight in Jersey Boys and Girls. The Garden State has given the world some of the most incredible musicians of all time. Join the orchestra for a musical extravaganza honoring the iconic artists from New Jersey: Bruce Springsteen, the Four Seasons, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Lesley Gore and more. Expect such hits “My Eyes Adored You,” “That's Life!,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “I Will Always Love You,” “What the World Needs Now and more.” Closing out the 19-
ly confident, and at the same time very insecure. He is the ultimate high school jock with a girl friend. Yet, he cannot understand and has trouble accepting his attraction to Will. Marcontell perfectly capture’s Mike’s inadvertent carelessness toward Will and his genuine confusion about what is going on between them. Recognizing that the subject matter might not be for everyone, this show is highly recommended for its splendid acting by Mavrikes and Marcontell and fantastic direction by Matthew Gardiner. The music is great, too!
20 pops season, “Frank and Ella,” starring Oklahoma City favorite, Tony DeSare and the talented Capathia Jenkins, is set for May 1- 2, 2020. Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald were the undisputed
singing stars of their era and they ignited the stage when they joined forces. Hear their hit classics such as “The Lady is a Tramp,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Body and Soul” and many more.
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QUEST FOR A GOLD BALL Chargers bid for back-to-back titles By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Despite a few key injuries throughout this year, Heritage Hall rolled through the regular season and playoffs to reach the Class 4A state tournament this weekend at State Fair Arena. The No. 2 Chargers (2-0) have a chance to claim back-to-back state title to go along
with their championship in the 2015 season. “The players have really bought into what we’re trying to do,” coach Chris Hamilton said. “Our goal has been to get back to the state tournament. We’ve dealt with a few injuries this year, but our guys had a strong resolve to step up and make a difference.” Heritage Hall
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opened with Broken Bow on Thursday night at State Fair Arena. A win could set up a potential battle in Friday’s semifinal against Fridayland rival John Marshall if the Bears get past Tulsa Central in their quarterfinal matchup. With three of the top-4 ranked 4A teams in the tournament, claiming a gold ball won’t be easy,
Hamilton said. “(Class) 4A maybe the most competitive tournament in the state,” the coach said. “Every team can play. You can’t take anyone for granted. It’s a deep tournament.” Sophomore Trey Alexander is the Chargers’ leading scorer, but is also boosted by a strong supporting cast. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
CLASS 4A CHAMPIONSHIP Thursday, March 7 Game 1: John Marshall vs. Tulsa Central, 2 p.m. Game 2: Anadarko vs. Holland Hall, 3:30 p.m. Game 3: Broken Arrow vs. Heritage Hall, 7 p.m. Game 4: Kingfisher vs. Elgin, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 Game 1 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner, 6 p.m. Game 2 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Semifinal Winners, 7:30 p.m. Note: All games are at State Fair Arena.
CLASS 6A CHAMPIONSHIP Thursday, March 7 Game 1: Putnam City vs. Southmoore, 2 p.m. Game 2: Tulsa Washington vs. PC West, 3:30 p.m. Game 3: Sapulpa vs. Edmond Memorial, 7 p.m. Game 4: Midwest City vs. PC North, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner, Noon. Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Semifinal Winners, 7:45 p.m. Note: Thursday’s games are at Catoosa High School. Friday and Saturday’games are at Mabee Center.
Bears punch ticket to state tourney By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Stinging from a season-ending loss in the area tournament last season, John Marshall was not about to let that happen in the 2018-19 campaign. So, the Bears played a tough summer league schedule and attended every team camp they could with a desire to make the Class 4A state
tournament. That hard work paid off as John Marshall earned a spot at state this weekend at State Fair Arena. “The kids were committed to working hard all offseason to get back to the state tournament,” coach Patrick Cudjoe said. “We played a very difficult schedule. I was pleasantly surprised we were able reach our goal.”
The No. 3 Bears (22-4) opened on Thursday afternoon against sixth-ranked Tulsa Central. With a win, they advance to Friday’s semifinal to face the Broken Bow-Heritage Hall winner at 6 p.m. The championship game is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday. After playing their regional and area tournaments in the Tulsa area, Cudjoe said his
Bears are excited to be closer to home. “It’s a real treat to play here at the ‘Big House’,” the coach said. “Except for districts, we had all playoff games on the road.” With much of their lineup from last season returning, the Bears boast a balanced attack, behind leading scorer Corey Coleman. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Defending champ Panthers earn 4th straight berth in 6A By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Hit hard by graduation and working in a new starting lineup, the PC North boys struggled through the first half of the regular season. But, the the defending state champion Panthers appear to be peaking at the right time as they make their fourth straight appearance in the Class 6A state tournament this weekend. “We graduated four of our top players from last year, so it
took time to work (new players) into their roles,” coach Ryan Wagner said. “We’re playing really good right now and I like our chances.” No. 16 PC North opened on Thursday against No. 8 Midwest City at Catoosa. A win advances the Panthers (14-13) to the semifinals at 9 p.m. Friday against the Sapulpa-Edmond Memorial winner at the Mabee Center. The championship game is set for 7:45 p.m. also at the Mabee Center. Like they have all
season, PC North will rely on leading scorer Micah Thomas. The senior guard has scored at 20 points in 24 of 26 games this season and 30 points or more in 20 games. “Micah is having a player-of-the-year-type season,” Wagner said. “He requires a lot of (defensive) attention and still is able to put up great numbers.” Thomas has also reached the state tournament in each of his four seasons at PCN. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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SIGNINGS | CASADY, DEER CREEK
BASKETBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP
Chargers outlast Elgin for area crown
- Photos by Johnny Holland, www.JHollandPhotography.com
Five Casady athletes signed letters of intent to play at colleges across the country. They are, from left, Juliet Moncho, soccer, Dartmouth College (N.H.); Ruby Berryman, track, Washington Univ. (Mo.); Hallie Reiger, field hockey, Allegheny (Penn.) College; Christian Campbell, track, Claremont McKenna (Calif.); Jack Barrett, lacrosse, Southwestern (Texas) Univ.
A dozen Deer Creek athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports last month on National Signing Day. From left are, Steven Clark, cross country, Oklahoma Baptist; Maguire Sole, cross country, Butler County (Kan.); Aiden White, soccer, USAO; Inez Henson, soccer, Murray State; Linda Nigg, soccer, Southern Nazarene; Isabel Brazil, soccer, Oklahoma Christian; Ben Lykes, baseball, Kansas Wesleyan; Jordan Coffey, baseball; Northern Oklahoma; Bailey Powell, golf, Southwest Christian; Jordan Freidenbloom, soccer, Oklahoma Christian; Sophia Ferguson, rowing, Naval Academy; and, Kinsey Sanders, soccer, Mid-America Christian.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Irish sweep twinbill at Woodward McGuinness opened the baseball season with a doubleheader sweep at Woodward last Friday afternoon. The Irish (2-0) rallied with five runs over the fifth and sixth innings to claim a 6-5 win in the second game. Three players had at least two hits, led by Cole Reselar going 2-for-4 with a double and drove in four runs. Pat Joyce and Derek Abeln also had two hits each with the duo combining for four RBIs and Abeln drove in a run. Pitcher Will Hoch didn’t allow a run or hit over 2 1/3 innings and recorded six strikeouts for the victory. The opener wasn’t nearly as close as McGuinness jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 10-0 win over the Boomers.
Reselar went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and scored a run to lead the Irish. Joyce scored three runs on a single and Sam Bass added a two-run double. Pitcher Nolan Reynolds threw a 2-hit shutout and struck out four over five innings for the win. KNIGHTS CRUISE PAST BLACKWELL The Crossings Christian defense and pitching staff allowed just one total run over two games as the Knights cruised to a sweep at Blackwell. Scoring all their runs in the first three innings, the Knights (2-0) rolled to a 15-0 win in the second game. Jonah Mahen, along with Guy Wood and Drew Wood, belted two hits each. The trio also combined for six RBIs four runs. Pitcher Tucker Dlugonski struck out six and didn’t allow a run or hit in two innings for the victory.
The Woods also had two hits each to lead the way in a 13-1 victory in the opener. Drew Wood drove in three runs and score once, while Guy Wood scored twice and had two RBIs. Mahen threw two scoreless innings and struck out five in the picthing victory. Crossings is set to host a doubleheader against Minco this Saturday with the first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m. ANTLERS RUN OVER BETHANY Making the most of just four hits, Deer Creek rolled to a 10-1 win over Bethany last Friday in the season opener. Ethan Boyer batted 2-for-2, including a double, with three RBIs and scored a run to lead the Antlers (10). Kaden Marshall also belted a double and scored three times. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Heritage Hall kept alive its quest for a second straight state championship and second in the last four seasons with a 57-48 win over Elgin to claim a Class 4A Area II championship last Friday night in Midwest City. Will McDonald led a trio in double figures with 21 points. Trey Alexander collected 19 points and a team-high six rebounds, while Michael McLaughlin chipped in 10 points for the No. 2 Chargers (26-0). Third-ranked John Marshall (22-4) also punched its ticket to the state tournament after holding on for a 38-32 win over Lincoln Christian in the 4A Area III final at Catoosa. PANTHERS CLAIM CONSO TITLE Defending state champion PC North worked its way through the consolation bracket with two wins over top-10 oppo-
nents in the 6A East area tournament. The 16th-ranked Panthers (14-13) held No. 5 Sand Springs to 11 points in the first half of a 55-44 win in the consolation final at Skiatook last Saturday. They also held off ninth-ranked Tulsa Union for a 59-47 victory at Claremore on Friday. LOSSES END SEASON FOR 4 TEAMS Four other Fridayland teams saw their seasons end with losses in 4A and 6A area consolation bracket games last weekend. Rocket boys fall to Tulsa Central: The Mount St. Mary boys came just shy of making the state tournament with a 57-47 loss to Tulsa Central in their 4A consolation semifinal matchup last Friday. The No. 9 Rockets (22-5) stayed alive in the playoffs with a 65-51 win over Douglass on Thursday, behind Cedric Rollerson’s 31 points.
Santa Fe downs Antler boys: The Deer Creek boys suffered a heartbreaking 69-67 loss to No. 3 Edmond Santa Fe in the 6A West area consolation bracket. Zack Tretheway scored a team-high 25 points and Miles Slater added 21 for the 12thranked Antlers (1511). Norman upends Antler girls: The Deer Creek girls saw their season end with a 61-57 loss to 12thranked Norman in their 6A West area consolation matchup. Bri Scott netted 18 points and Skylar Vann chipped in 10 points for the No. 10 Antlers (16-10). Irish girls suffer loss to Tuttle: Meanwhile, the McGuinness girls dropped a difficult 49-46 decision to No. 16 Tuttle in a 4A Area III consolation opener. Maddie McClurg paced the 15th-ranked Irish (198) with 24 points and Brooke West added 11 points.
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CALENDAR EVENTS EXHIBITIONS
Through May 28 • ‘She Persisted’
Red Earth has partnered with Science Museum Oklahoma for its latest art exhibition entitled, She Persisted, on view through May 28 on the second level Art Gallery of the science museum located in northeast Oklahoma City’s Adventure District. This spring Red Earth has invited six artists to exhibit their artwork in a show of diverse artistic styles. She Persisted features award winning female artists with artwork that runs the spectrum of artistic mediums from stained glass mosaics, leather sculptures, basketry, watercolor, pottery to oil. Each artist has significant ties to Oklahoma. Visit redearth.org or call (405) 4275228 for additional information.
March 14 • ‘Against The Grain’
A multimedia exhibit featuring furniture, glass and paintings in the Crystal Bridge south lobby is set to open March 14. The exhibit is free for the public to view during regular Crystal Bridge hours. The public is invited to the artists’ opening reception on Thursday, March 14, 5-6:30 p.m. A percentage of proceeds from sales will benefit the Myriad Gardens Foundation. Against The Grain runs through April 28. Contact the Gardens for more information.
COFFEE CRAWL
March 22-23 • Caffeine Crawl
Caffeine Crawl is back for the 7th year. It’s the March Madness of caf-
March 8 • An EGG-chanted Fairy Tale The 35th anniversary of one of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s longest running traditions, the Omelette Party, is from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Bricktown Events Center. Experience what happens after Once upon a time… with this year’s theme, An EGG-chanted Fairy Tale. Enjoy gourmet omelettes and egg dishes prepared by local restaurants and chefs, art raffle with works from more than 60 local artists, live music from The Stars and DJ Brian Smith of Mutt Radio.com and an open bar. Tickets are $100 for members and $125 for non-members of the Museum. Call (405) 236-3100 for details. feine! It will consist of the best local coffee and tea shops with veteran industry pros and a few newer faces in the lineup. A dozen businesses in OKC and Edmond will have specialty/craft coffee or a tea focus. The Caffeine Crawl has become the largest traveling coffee event for consumers in the country showcasing their businesses in Greater OKC. The origin of the Crawl is to bridge the gap with fans of craft beverages from all walks of life and the professionals in the industry, in a fun environment. For tickets and info go to caffeinecrawl.com.
CONCERTS
March 11 • Celtic Nights
Playing to sold-out audiences across the globe, the tour-deforce Celtic Nights brings the epic production, Oceans of Hope to Armstrong Auditorium for the first time on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Irish dancing presented by this celebrated institution straight from Dublin will be an unparalleled treat for our audiences. Tickets to Celtic Nights’ Ocean of Hope performance begin at $45. For more information visit ArmstrongAuditorium.org or call (405) 285-1010.
March 19 • Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble
Experience the exquisite richness of woodwinds as the Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble presents a diverse sampling of 18ththrough 20th-century works for reeds in its fourth concert of the 2018-19 season Tuesday evening, March 19. This is a rare opportunity to hear delightful but less frequently performed works, some by composers who are best known for their compositions for the wind ensemble. Plenty of charm, plenty of delight and plenty of reeds. The performance is at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 NW 7th Street. Admission is $20 per ticket. Children, students and active-duty military personnel are admitted free with ID. Visit Brightmusic.org for more information.
THIS WEEKEND
March 7-9 • OCU Broadway Revue
Oklahoma City University’s American Spirit Dance Company celebrate American dance from Broadway to Hollywood at the spring Broadway Revue at OCU’s Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. For tickets, call (405) 208-5227 or visit okcu.edu/tickets.
Spring Film Camps
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he weather is heating up and so are the opportunities for film education. The following organizations are offering spring film camps and hands on seminars for students of different ages. SixTwelve Six Twelve is offering a Spring Break Film Camp for 8-12 year olds from March 11 to 15. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at SixTwelve, which is located at 612 29th Street in the Paseo. Spots are limited, so sign up now before it sells out. More info at sixtwelve.org. SixTwelve is a community education center located in the Paseo run by co-founder and Executive Director Amy Young. Young is a former elementary school music teacher and education curator for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. At SixTwelve, she oversees the Young School for pre-school aged children, an afterschool program for elementary and secondary aged children, adult classes ranging from yoga to cooking to sustainable farming, and a variety of summers camps for different ages, including the Rock n Roll Camp for Girls. SixTwelve’s Spring Break Film Camp will be led by Mat Miller, an
award winning filmmaker based in Oklahoma City. Miller is part of the Factory Obscura team currently building a new experience inside the Womb on 9th Street downtown. Miller will lead a team of local filmmakers to teach the students how to create the script, design the set and costumes, act on screen, work with the camera, and edit the footage into a film. As a bonus, the film created will screen on June 8 at the 2019 deadCenter Film Festival as part of the Kids Fest at the downtown library. Nathan Gardocki Productions Nathan Gardocki Productions in Oklahoma City will host a three-day film production workshop May 17-19. The workshop will be held at the NGP Warehouse at 7101 N Santa Fe Ave., Suite A. The workshop is open to college students, career tech students, high school seniors, and film industry professionals. Preference will be given to those actively enrolled in a film or media program in the state of
Oklahoma. Applications are available online at NGPFilm.com/Outreach. The Deadline for application is April 30, 2019. In this three-day film production workshop from NGP, attendees will participate in the production of a short film while learning from several of Oklahoma’s industry leading professionals. Attendees will get hands-on experience and training with many of the necessary tools used in film and television production while learning a wide variety of skills, techniques, and terms commonly used on set. Metro Technology Center Metro Technology Center is partnering with the deadCenter Film Festival to offer a filmmaking seminar called deadCenter University for Oklahoma high school and career tech students. The seminar takes place June 6-9 at various Metro Tech campuses in Oklahoma City. Instruction includes two days of hands on filmmaking with local filmmakers and two days of curated experiences at the film festival. For more information and applications, please visit deadcenterfilm.org/education/deadcenter-university.
RSVP of Central Oklahoma to honor volunteers The Reired and Senior Volunteer Program of Central Oklahoma will honor its volunteers who serve local nonprofits in the community on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the organizaion’s Blue-Ribbon Volunteer Recogniion Luncheon. The event will be held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Bennet Event Center. “Because of our passionate senior volunteers, the lives of people in our community are improved,” said RSVP of Central Oklahoma Execuive Director Beth Paterson. “On April 17, we have the privilege to tell these dedicated individuals
that what they do is appreciated, necessary and helps make our community a beter place for so many.” Approximately 300 volunteers will be recognized at the annual recogniion event. In 2018, RSVP volunteers, age 55+, served 108 nonprofits in the community, logging more than 117,000 hours of their ime. Volunteers tutor children in school classrooms, churches and at City Care’s Whiz Kids. They serve the community’s most vulnerable ciizens through Project 66, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Provide-A-Ride Senior Trans-
portaion System and the Homeless Alliance, as well as helping in hospitals, senior centers and libraries. Volunteers and local nonprofits both benefit from the relaionship, allowing volunteers to stay connected in their communiies and providing nonprofit partners with reliable, experienced seniors. RSVP volunteers atend the recogniion luncheon at no cost. Guests may purchase ickets for $20. The aternoon will include music entertainment by The Oklahoma Senior Follies, great food and door prizes. To purchase guest ickets, get more informaion, or
inquire about becoming a sponsor for the event, call (405) 605.3110 or email laura.mcpheeters@rsvpokc.org by April 1. Since 1973, RSVP of Central Oklahoma has helped senior adults coninue to live with purpose and meaning by connecing them with rewarding community volunteer opportuniies, including RSVP’s Provide-A-Ride Senior Transportaion Program. RSVP is a partner of Senior Corps and the United Way of Central Oklahoma. To learn more, visit rsvpokc.org or follow them on Facebook.
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Students
Casady Olympiad team’s Abby Williams leads the way C asady’s Science Olympiad team consistently performs at the highest level, with seven consecutive state titles in B division and five titles in C division. Club members are currently in the thick of competition season, attending work sessions and tournaments almost every weekend. Just last week, Science Olympiad competed at the Putnam City Invitational, and Cyclones swept the competition. The team owes a large amount of its triumph to strong leaders like senior Abby Williams (‘19), an integral part of Casady’s C division. Abby has been involved in Science Olympiad since her freshman year, when she first arrived at
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Casady. She has represented Casady at state competitions every year since, earning numerous gold medals in her individual events. I spoke to Lisa Bek-gran about Abby’s performance at the 2017 national competition. “Abby and Kaili (Nguyen ‘20) placed 26th in Write It Do It. Any placement in the 20s is very high for us for C Division, and that year they were our 2nd highest placement.” In previous years, one of Abby’s events
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required constructing and programming a functioning robot arm. She described a memory from her robotbuilding experience with a delighted grin on her face. “It was probably sophomore year, when Kaili and I were in the robot arm event and it was so janky … we had such a sketchy robot arm. Anyway, there was this one competition where we needed to weigh down the bottom bit because
it kept tipping over, so we duct taped some gatorade bottles to the bottom of it. Then, we ended up getting first place at the competition.” Abby is currently preparing to compete in Designer Genes, an event involving problem solving regarding genetics, molecular genetics and biotechnology. Abby is also preparing for Astronomy, an event in which she has competed since her freshman year. She has since developed a passion for the subject; she attended an astronomy camp this past summer and is even considering pursuing it later on. Aside from astronomy, she says that Science Olympiad has fostered her love for STEM as a whole. Abby constantly
Tompkins recipient of DAR Good Citizen Heritage Hall senior Emily Tompkins recently became the School's fifth consecutive recipient of the Col. John Starke Sr. chapter's DAR Good Citizen award recognizing dependability, service leadership, and patriotism.
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the school can build onto the Loeffler Primary Division Building to fold all the children into that permanent space.” The Village City Council will consider two changes to the city’s zoning and building regulations to clear the way for the temporary, mobile classrooms, City Manager Bruce Stone said. Casady will “begin to address a permanent solution” in its “next campaign,” Sheldon said. “We are confident in the sustainability and carefulness of this phased approach and look forward to when we can fully raise the funds for a permanent, longterm expansion of the
building.” Casady is a Montessori-based college preparatory Episcopal day school at
9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave. that has more than 910 students in grades preK through 12.
puts forth her best efforts and contributes tremendously to Casady’s Science Olympiad program. With a tournament in Warrensburg, Mo. this upcoming weekend
and the state competition just around the corner, we will undoubtedly be hearing of Abby’s success as she continues to flourish on the Science Olympiad team.
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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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District 3 hard at work maintaining roads M
aintaining our infrastructure is one of the most important tasks we do in the county. Most of my District 3 employees are part of the road crew. Of the 27 total employees at the yard, 23 of them work in the field under road supervisor Ron Cardwell. Besides road construction and maintenance, the crew is responsible for patching pot-
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KEVIN CALVEY holes and mowing the grass surrounding countymaintained roads, which are sectionline roads outside the city limits. The county trucks also spread salt and sand during ice emergencies. I've been out with the crews at 4:30 a.m.
during the big snowstorm a few weeks ago. The hard-working crew is even responsible for inspecting and maintaining stop signs, as well as several stoplights throughout the rural part of our district. Here is an
upcoming example of District 3’s work. By June, our crew will have completed an ODOT project on Odor Street in Arcadia. It involves a very narrow intersection, with poor drainage of rainwater and lacking sidewalks, surrounded by a commercial area with local business and a post office. The county will modify the roadway to make it
safer and wider and will improve water drainage as well. The addition of sidewalks will delineate roads from business area, and will increase pedestrian traffic to the surrounding buildings. We are also finishing this week the stretch of NW 164th between Rockwell and Council, and soon Danforth between Douglas and Post Road.
These projects are just a few examples of our road crews' fine work. If any potholes need to be filled or stop signs to be replaced, send me an email and we will get it fixed! If it's not in our jurisdiction, we will forward it to the responsible city or other entity. And our Pothole Patrol (i.e. my six kids, on our afterchurch Sunday drives) will help spot potholes, too!
Please continue to support the work of the AIDS Care Fund By Dr. David Chansolme Infectious Disease Specialist In our lifetime, there are few stories in medicine as compelling as that surrounding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS.) Since its arrival in the United States in the mid1970’s until now, it has continued to intrigue medical professionals, scientists, policymakers, and the general public. The advances made in the identification, treatment, and prevention of this affliction, and the journey it took to get us to where we are today are
unmatched in the annals of human disease. As recently as thirty years ago, the diagnosis of HIV was almost a certain death sentence and now it is a chronic disease. Because of advocacy efforts from the public, scientific funding from a variety of different sources and the intellectual curiosity of a litany of brilliant people, advances in treatment have changed the paradigm greatly. And yet work remains. In the United States, there are over 1 million people living with HIV. One in seven persons afflicted with HIV don’t know they have the disease. And most alarmingly, one in
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measures, sexual education, and availability of resources for testing, care, and treatment. Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund has been at the vanguard of HIV and AIDS awareness in the Oklahoma community since the first wave of disease hit our state. Since 1991, the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund has disbursed over $12.5 million dollars to organizations committed to increasing access, awareness, testing, education, and support to those persons living with HIV or at risk of acquisition. With new data continuing to be generated
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Irish robotics brings home state Promote Award T
he Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School robotics team, Irish Steel, performed in the state competition last weekend. The team, led by Matthew Coomes and Chase Weitzel, won the Promote Award. Other members of the team include: Vivian Vo, Helen Phung, Kaeli Nguyen, Kira Jones, Sam Geiger, Sam Wilson and Yosakorn Sirisoot. Great job! • National Honor Society volunteered last week at the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. Miranda Jelinek and Alex Parrot were two of the many volunteers who served. • Speech and Debate team had many victories this weekend at the last qualifying tournament. Both the actors and the debaters won many awards and brought home second place in 5A Team
ARREST From Page 1 “No one at the home was struck by the gunfire,” Landon said. While officers were investigating the shooting, a vehicle similar to the one described by the occupants of house drove
The Bishop McGuinness Robotics team with the Promote Award.
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Sweeps and first place in the overall Championship Team Sweeps!! The following are the winners: Luke Bannister, first place LD Debate; Jack Turk, second place, LD Debate; Katie Elbow, first place, Humorous Interp; Lilianna Gavula, second place, Humorous Interp; Katie Elbow, first place, Prose; Jack Turk, second place, Domestic Extemp; Luke Bannister, third place, Domestic Extemp; Blaire Smith, second place, Original Oratory; Clare Jordan and Abi Miles, first place, Champs Humorous Duet; and Marianne Edem and Caden Bennett, second
place, Champs Dramatic Duet. Also, Clare Jordan and Jacob Marino, second place, Champs Dramatic Duet; Clare Jordan, first place, Champs Dramatic Interp; J.R. Gray, second place, Champs Humorous Interp; Evyn Lehr, second place, Champs Standard Oratory; Catie Leonard, second place, Champs Standard Oratory. And lots of other finalists to help us get second in 5A Team Sweeps and first place in Championship Team Sweeps!! • Senior Student
Council members Luke Schwartz and Maddie Clarke met with Representative Cyndi A. Munson at Feeder Leader Day! Munson was the keynote speaker for the conference. Seventh and eighth graders who attended participated in many fun leadership activities and team building exercises which they could combine into their own lives and current schools. • Next week will be our last week of school before Spring Break. After that, it’s countdown until the end of the year!
past the residence. The Village police officers “conducted a ‘felony’ traffic stop” of the vehicle and removed the driver, Landon said. An occupant of the house on Westchester “positively identified the driver of the vehicle as being the person who was kicked out of the house earlier,” and identified
his vehicle as the one that had driven by when the shots were fired. The driver – Darrel D. Johnson, 21, of 1900 Carlisle in The Village – was arrested on suspicion of committing two felony crimes. A loaded 9mm pistol was found beneath the driver’s seat of the vehicle he was driving, and empty 9mm
shell casings were recovered from the scene and in and on top of the vehicle, officers said. Perhaps as many as a dozen shots were fired, investigators believe. Three rounds struck the front door of the house, one hit the garage, one or two went through walls in the house and out the back of the residence, and several skipped off the driveway and plowed into the front yard, Landon
The Bishop McGuinness Speech & Debate team.
Senior Student Council members Luke Schwartz and Maddie Clarke with Representative Cyndi A. Munson, center, at Feeder Leader Day.
said. Johnson was booked into the Oklahoma County Jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a weapon from a vehicle into an occupied dwelling. Subsequently it was discovered that Johnson is a convicted felon, so an additional felony charge may be tacked on, Landon said. The suspect was released from custody on $35,500
bond later in the day Sunday, a Sheriff’s Department employee reported. “With the homes in this area of The Village being smaller and closer together, bullets shot into a house can easily pass through the doors, windows and walls, causing danger to not only the residents of the house being shot at but in surrounding houses, as well,” Landon said.
Sister Cities
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Community leaders honored for Global Achievements Sister Cities International OKC honored three community leaders and the Chickasaw Nation during its annual Global Achievement Awards luncheon at the Petroleum Club. Eli Reshef, M.D., was the recipient of the Global Humanitarian Award. He has been a reproductive specialist for 30 years and is the medical director of the Bennett Fertility Institute at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Reshef is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of OB/GYN at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He has initiated multiple local and national campaigns to protect family building and infertility patients. OKC FRIDAY Newspaper Publisher Vicki Clark Gourley was presented the Global Lifetime Achievement Award. Gourley served for two years as Sister Cities International OKC president and attended the Haikou, Inina, International Sister Cities Meeting, representing Mayor Mick Cornett and OKC. She also represented SCI-OKC in Kigali, Rwanda, meeting with the mayor and other public officials. The Honorable David Walters, a former governor of Oklahoma, was the recipient of the Global Vision Award. As governor, Walters set a 15-year record in job growth and oversaw a 30 percent increase in education funding. He started and signed the first state compacts with Oklahoma’s Native tribes. Now at the helm of Walters Power, he oversees power development work around the world. The Global Leadership Award was presented to the Chickasaw Nation, an economically strong and culturally vibrant organization dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. Since the early 1980s, the tribal government has focused on building an economicallydiverse base to generate funds that will support programs and services designed to assist and support Chickasaws.
Catherine Armitage, Susie Bennett and Becky Roten support the mission of Sister Cities.
The 2019 Sister Cities International OKC Global Achievement Award honorees are, front row, from left: David Walters, Global Vision; Governor Bill Anoatubby, representing the Chickasaw Nation, Global Leadership Award; Vicki Clark Gourley, Global Lifetime Achievement Award; and Dr. Eli Reshef, Global Humanitarian Award. In the back row are luncheon Chairman Jonna Kirschner, Honorary Chairman Frank Keating and SCIOKC President Mary Blankenship Pointer.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
At the Sister Cities luncheon are, in photos, clockwise, starting at left: Board members Zander P’ng and Mucki Wright; Donna and Governor George Nigh; and Dr. Elizabeth Ngo, Ann Lacy, Chris Lawson and Advisory Board member Lisa Lawson.
Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
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Thunder ‘first couple’ addresses Juliette Low Luncheon By Rose Lane Editor
Juliette Low Leadership Society Co-Chairmen Linda Slawson and Amy Cottrell welcome guests to the 15th annual event at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
The “cool” OKC Thunder General Manager Sam Presti teared up as he introduced “the general maanger of the Presti household,” his wife Shannon to those attending the 15th Annual Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon. The event benefited Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. Amy Cottrell and Linda Slawson were the cochairman and Jane Harlow was recognized as the honorary chairman. Shannon is a former Girl Scout who took part in the organization on a scholarship. Now the director of teen leadership initiatives for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma, she spoke about the impact Girl Scouts had upon her own development and
how she still uses the lessons she learned as a young girl. Supporting the mission of the Girl Scouts were Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Wallace, Ann Cameron, Polly Nichols, Sally Starling, Sody Clements, Terri Cooper, Valerie Naifeh, Marion Paden, Terry Cornett, Hillary Farrell, Catherine Armitage, Becky Roten and Mary Blankenship Pointer. Joining in the “Brownie Smile Song” were Franci Hart, Laura Kerr, Lou Kerr, Annie Bohanon, Joan Maguire, Tricia Everest, Dr. Kay Goebel, Joan Gilmore, Christine Berney, Ann Gray, Penny McCaleb, Lana Lopez and Jane Thompson. Some of the guys in the crowd were Steve Slawson, Steve Mason, Eddie Walker and David Harlow.
OKC Thunder General Manager Sam Presti and his wife Shannon, who spoke during the Girl Scouts luncheon.
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Jane Harlow is named the Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon honorary chairman.
Polly Nichols and Lela Sullivan support Girl Scouting.
Christi Woodworth, left, brought her favorite Brownie, daughter Hanna Marie. They are pictured with Lou Kerr.
Thetas host 149th annual Founders’ Day gathering The Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter hosted 149th Annual Kappa Alpha Theta Founders’ Day Luncheon and honored the sorority’s founders and Fifty-Year Thetas. The following Fifty-Year Thetas were honored and featured in a slide program: Christa Schwab Chain, Joann Davies Graham, Bonnie Brown Jump, Cathy Heller Keating, Sally Wilber Leonard, Julie Herzel Richardson and Patsy Anderson Rogers. This is the first year for
the Twin Stars Award for service to the sorority alumnae group. Kay Lynn Sturm received the Twin Stars Award. Twenty-Five Year Thetas were recognized at the event, Highlights of the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University Chapters were presented by the chapter presidents. Chairman of the Founders’ Day event was Alexa Lienhard. Current President of the group is Emily Blake.
From left, OSU Theta Alumnae, Mary Lippert, Cindy King, Kara Brown, Madalyn Hawes, Sue Ryan, Kathy Hendrickson and Amy Cottrell.
At left: Kappa Alpha Theta 2019 Alumnae President, Tabitha McCuan congratulates Susie Kempon her honor of being selected as Theta of the Year. At right: From left, Theta Alumnae Lisa Elder, Kim Joseph, Janie Axton and Karen Clark.
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Nichols Hills Art Event to benefit breast cancer survivors, families Project31 will host its second annual Clink for Pink from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., April 18 at the Howell Gallery in Oklahoma City. Individual tickets are available for $50, or participants can purchase a Gal Pak of five tickets for $40 each. Clink for Pink will benefit Project31, an Oklahoma-based support network for breast cancer victims, survivors and their families.
“It’s vital to the healing process to stay positive. That's why it’s so important to have events like Clink for Pink, not just for those women enduring their diagnosis but for their families as well,” said Sarah McLean, executive director of Project31. Guests attending Clink for Pink will enjoy food with wine from Elite Wine and Spirits. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience the
art on display at the Howell Gallery. Project31 is an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit that works to restore lives and families impacted by breast cancer through counseling, mentoring, support groups and providing “Handles with Care,” gift bags that contain items frequently needed by breast cancer survivors. For tickets and more information about Project31, please visit Project31.com.
Antique/Art appraiser to lecture at OKC Town Hall Meredith Meuwly will share the interesting world of appraisals at OKC Town Hall on Thursday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. Meredith earned a bachelor’s degree in classical studies and art history from Duke and a master’s degree in modern art, connoisseurship and the history of the art market from Christie’s Education in New York and spent five years in Christie’s antiquities
department and worked on many high profile auctions. She joined Heritage Auction in 2007 as Senior Consignment Director in the fine and decorative arts departments and became Director of Appraisal Services in 2010. In addition, Meredith participates with Antiques Road Show and the International Society of Appraisers and is a board member of the Foundation for Appraisal Education and she is also an instructor for the
ISA Fine Art Course. Individual lecture tickets are $30 and are available at the door. For more information call (405) 202-4262. Lunch with the speaker immediately follows the lecture at the church. The event will allow guests to interact with the speaker and submit questions. Lunch tickets are $25. For more lunch information call (405) 755-1417. Updated OKC Town Hall information is available at okctownhall.com.
Scissortail Park public update meeting set Learn more about what’s coming with Scissortail Park in a public forum Monday, March 11. The forum is the third hosted by the Scissortail Park Foundation to update Oklahoma City residents on the construction of the park and what to expect when it opens late this year. The forum is 6:308:30 p.m. March 11 at the Capitol Hill Library, 327 SW 27th Street. The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host the
meeting and will manage the park when construction is finished. The 70-acre park is funded by MAPS 3. Maureen Heffernan, CEO and President of the Myriad Botanical Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation, will lead the presentation and include details on the unique features in the upper and lower sections of the park, public transportation and parking, the café operation and an overview
of the grand opening celebration plans. A Q&A will follow. The Foundation wants feedback and suggestions on everything from what kind of programming people want to see in the park to ideas for the grand opening. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the presentation and Q&A following at 7 p.m. The event is free but space is limited. RSVP by calling (405) 4457080 or online scissortialpark.org.
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Save the date for Red Day Run Introduced by Keller Williams in 2009, RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate, is a day to give back to the community. In 2014, Keller Williams Central Oklahoma celebrated RED Day with an annual 5K Run to raise money for local charities. To date, $280,000 has been raised and given to various charities in our community.
The goal this year is have over 1,000 runners and donate $150,000 to charity. Sponsors and race participants can vote for one of seven charities selected to receive the funds raised through the run. Registrants can choose the charity they want RED Day to donate to. Check out the amazing local charities at centralokredday.com.
Money will be distributed on a pro-rata basis based on the number of votes each charity receives. The event will be held in downtown Edmond. Start and finish lines are located at 10 E Campbell Street. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Participate in the run on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. and help make the 2019 RED Day Run the best one yet.
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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES DIVORCE (Third Publication)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 22, 2019; Friday, March 1, 2019; Friday, March 8, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-2491 In Re: the Marriage of ) ) Thu Ha T. Phan, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) -and) ) Thai Van Nguyen, ) ) Respondent. )
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Roger Willis Williams has petitioned to change his/her name to Caleb David Williams. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of April, 2019, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 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 in the above named and numbered cause for a Dissolution of Marriage and you must answer the Petition filed herein on or before the March 18, 2019, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgment for the Petitioner will be rendered against you according to prayer contained in said Petition. Rick Warren, Court Clerk /s/L. Choppell (SEAL) by Deputy Court Clerk 2-12-19
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 8, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-19-498
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 8, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-469 IN RE: The name of: Wanda Keri Leigh Lockett
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Angela Anne Arcos has petitioned to change his/her name to Angela Anne Jones. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9 o’clock A.M. on the 4 day of April, 2019, before Judge Pemberton at 9 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/unknown By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 8, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-438 IN RE: The name of: ) Hayden Tyler Shrum ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Hayden Tyler Shrum has petitioned to change his/her name to Hayden Tyler Caudie. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of April, 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/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 8, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-19-491 IN RE: The name of: ) Roger Willis Williams ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Wanda Keri Leigh Lockett has petitioned to change his/her name to Keri Leigh Lockett-Smith. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of April, 2019, before Judge Ogden 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)
IN RE: The name of: ) Angela Anne Arcos )
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 8, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-465
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NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Fatemeh Ramezanali has petitioned to change his/her name to Fatemeh Ramezanali Lesani. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 28 day of March, 2019, before Judge Tuong 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/Lisa Stephens By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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Seller Robert and Maurleen Baker
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Amanda Ontiveros, as next of friend of Evelyn Villasenor has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Evelyn Nicole Villasenor to (b) Evelyn Nicole Ontiveros; 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 4 day of April, 2019 at 10 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/Karen Colbert (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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Mark’s Memos
What happens when God shows up Genesis 19:14-23 So Moses went down from the mountain to the people. He set the people apart to be holy, and they washed their clothes. He said to the people, “Be ready for the third day. Do not go near a woman.” On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning. A cloud covered the mountain, and a very loud horn sounded. All the people among the tents shook with fear. Then Moses brought the people from among the tents to meet God. They stood at the base of the mountain. Mount Sinai was all in smoke because the Lord came down upon it in fire. Its smoke went up like the smoke of a stove. And the whole mountain shook. The sound of the horn became louder and louder. Moses spoke, and God answered him with thunder. Then the Lord came down upon Mount Sinai, to the top of the mountain. The Lord called Moses to the top of the mountain, and he went up. Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go down and tell the people not to break through to look at the Lord. For then many of them would be destroyed. Have the religious leaders who come near to the Lord set themselves apart to be holy. Or the Lord will go against them.” Moses said to the Lord, “The people cannot come up to Mount Sinai. For You told us, ‘Set places around the mountain that must not be passed, and set it apart as holy.’” By Mark Jardin Senior Pastor, Chapel Hill UMC The scripture we are focusing on is when Moses came down from Mt. Sinai, encountered God and how his face radiated for all to see. Burt Visotzky, professor of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, shared a delightful story on a Bill Moyers television special several years ago. Visotzky says he was with a friend, driving between New York and New Jersey. His friend was really depressed, and he was smoking away in the car,
covered with ashes. He said, “I’m so depressed. Here I am, like Job, sitting here, feeling lousy and beaten, and covered in ashes. You know, if only I could have a sign from God.” Visotzky says he was just about to turn to friend and say, “Martin, it’s just not gonna happen quite that way,” when an enormous black Cadillac whizzed by them on the New Jersey Turnpike, and they both saw the same thing. His friend Martin pulled over to the side of the road and turned to Visotzky. “Did you see those license plates?,” he asked. “Yes,” Visotzky answered. The
license plate, a New Jersey plate, had plainly etched on it the letters, “G O D.” Vosotzky says, “If I hadn’t seen it and he had told him he o, no, no, no.’ But we both clearly saw it. Neither of us, of course, had the courage to call the License Bureau and ask whether they would give a vanity plate like that. We didn’t want to find out.” This is from a book by Bill Moyers titled “Genesis: A Liv ing Conversation.” It raises an interesting point about where God shows up in our lives and how that impacts us as disciples.
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