OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 14 • Two Sections • 16 Pages August 9, 2019
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Village steps up efforts to improve shelter conditions By Rose Lane Editor A group of The Village residents – and several who live just on the other side in Oklahoma City – introduced the need for immediate action on conditions at the animal shelter during the Monday City Council meeting.
Plans called for the four dogs currently in the shelter to be vaccinated right away so volunteers could sign agreements and start walking those four-legged friends. “I think we can find a way to do this,” Councilman Sonny Wilkinson said. “I think these are really doable things.”
Cheryl Steckler heads up the group of volunteers. The goal is to form a partnership with the city to improve conditions at the animal shelter, which has been in operation since 1985. Eventually, the group would like to establish a nonprofit which could help with the funding and operation of the shelter.
Currently, the city’s animal control officer oversees the shelter and is dividing his time between that facility and other code enforcement duties. There are only six dog kennels and six cat kennels, but no outdoor facilities for the animals to get exercise. Speaking on behalf of the group, attorney Tom Wolfe
said approximately 100 animals go through the shelter a year. The floors are concrete, which are hard to keep clean, and the cat crates have bare-wire bottoms, which can be uncomfortable. “Everyone working at the shelter is doing the best
OKCPS promising ‘fresh start’
SEW SPECIAL Local Girl Scout earns Gold Award making burial gowns for babies By Sara Schlecht Student Intern After 10 years as a Girl Scout, Paige Bush has earned her Gold Award, the highest honor the organization offers. “(The Gold Award) is the highest award you can get in Girl Scouts and you work on it independently,” she explained. Her project — Angel Wings, Angel Gowns — started from an idea she found online. “I took old wedding gowns and nice linens — like old table cloths and such — and made them into burial gowns for babies who died prematurely in the hospital or are stillborn,” she said. Paige said she was especially drawn to this idea after learning that Oklahoma has a high infant mortality rate. She collected around 12 donated gowns and some table linens. Donations came from people she knew and some she didn’t. These were used to make roughly 110 burial gowns in four different sizes, which she donated to Mercy Hospital and OU Medical Center. She asked Mercy Hospital how many gowns it typically needs per year and was told 40. Splitting the gowns between the two hospitals, she hopes this will be enough for at least a
A former governor and first lady, a community volunteer and an NBA superstar have been announced as recipients of the 2019 John F. Kennedy Community Service Award. Governor Frank Keating and Former First Lady Cathy Keating, Jenny Love Meyer and Nick Collison will formally accept their awards Sept. 17 at the 9th Annual John F. Kennedy Community Service Awards gala. The gala event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. at the
By Sara Schlecht Student Intern
year. “I know Mercy has used one of my gowns,” she said. “I was both happy and sad that it was being used. It was bittersweet.” One requirement of the Gold Award is finding a community partner to help with the project and sustain it after the Girl Scout has earned the award. Paige’s community partner for her project was her school, Putnam City North, where she will be a senior this year. “The plan is that I will still help them out and guide them,” she said. “After I graduate, they should still be continuing (the project) and know what to do. I’ve left a Paige Bush is hard at working sewing burial gowns for babies as part of her Angel Wings, Angel Gowns binder with all the patterns project. and directions.” Through this partnership, Paige and her school hosted a skin, and this made the sewing more volunteer day to work on the project. difficult at first. By the time she had “We had it set up in stations, so finished her project, Paige said she some would trace (patterns), others had gotten much better at sewing. would cut them out, others would pin “She said she didn’t do it all, but if them together,” she said. “We had a there were 110 gowns, she sewed 109 bunch of people sewing. It was a of them,” said Paige’s mother and group effort. We got a ton cut out Girl Scout troop leader, Heather that day, but whatever wasn’t sewn Bush. that day, I finished.” Paige’s project included other Each of the gowns was lined with felt in order to be gentle on babies’ See SEW, Page 10
Keatings, Meyer and Collison to receive JFK Service Awards Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. Tickets and sponsorship information for the gala are available by contacting James Timberlake at 840-1817 or james.timberlake@sfflc.com. New this year, the gala will be followed by Play On, a special social event that will be held immediately following the dinner in the Skirvin’s Red Piano Bar. “Play On will give younger Oklahoma Citians a chance to support the Santa Fe Center,” See JFK, Page 3
See SHELTER, Page 10
Fresh pencils, fresh paper and a fresh outlook on education. This is how Oklahoma City Public Schools will start the academic year Monday, when the district’s Pathway to Greatness initiative will begin directly affecting students. The initiative, which was approved by the school board in March, included reconfiguring school attendance zones, changing feeder patterns and closing 15 schools. According to Superintendent Sean McDaniel, these changes will better utilize the district’s resources and make education for equitable for students. “We’re very anxious to see the results rolling in from our work and we expect to see some very immediate results,” Superintendent Sean McDaniel said. “We also know See OKCPS, Page 10
FRIDAY’s Village Animal Shelter
Rescue Dog of the Week Emma is our longest-term girl, having been with The Village Animal Shelter for three months. She needs a home and family. She is a young adult boxer mix. She loves to play with toys and balls and would like someone who would take her on walks or runs. She gets along with other dogs. Emma weighs about 60 lbs. and is a beautiful red brindle. She is spayed and up-to-date on her shots, and heartworm negative. Please make an appointment with Bryan Balenseifen at the Village city shelter. Call 751-9518 or Becky at 751-4903. The fee is $45. The shelter is closed on weekends. Photo by Kelly Sherman Photography
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Shine a Light Award
Local company launches Shine A Light Award in OKC FRIDAY
Tyler and Emily Cox, owners of the first Shine franchise in OKC, have launched the Shine A Light Award in OKC FRIDAY.
Tyler Cox, owner of the first Shine franchise in OKC, plans to start publicly recognizing changemakers and helpers in the community through the Shine A Light Award. Award recipients will be announced weekly in OKC FRIDAY publication, highlighting the recipients’ contributions to their communities. Shine OKC is thrilled to partner with OKC FRIDAY to show appreciation for those making a difference in the lives of others. “I am excited to start the Shine A Light Award because I feel that our society focuses too much on the negative,” Tyler said. “I know there are a lot of great people doing amazing things in our community, but too often they get overlooked.” “This award is a great opportunity for us to showcase local people making a difference. People who encompass Shine’s values of service, selflessness and good deeds.” Community members can nominate changemakers in the community for the Shine A Light award by emailing rose@okcfriday.com and telling us about the nominee's contributions to our community. Anyone can be nominated – teachers, business owners, volunteers – Tyler and the Shine team want to honor the unsung heroes of our community. Chosen winners will be announced in the OKC FRIDAY paper. Shine is a national franchise with locations throughout the U.S. offering window and gutter cleaning, pressure washing and other services to clients. The first Shine started with just one man in 1998, but quickly grew to a business serving thousands of households every year. Shine’s dedication to service and integrity continues to grow as franchises open across the country. Tyler and his wife Emily, a first-grade teacher, launched
Shine is a national franchise with locations throughout the U.S. offering window and gutter cleaning, pressure washing and other services to clients.
the OKC Shine franchise earlier this year. “I started Shine because the values of the franchise aligned with my personal values,” Tyler said. “I thought it was a great way to serve the community. What we offer isn’t rocket science. Anyone can clean their windows, pressure wash their back patio, clean their gutters, and hang Christmas lights, but who wants to? I thought it would be exciting to have a team of great individuals eager to serve our community in these chores, freeing up the homeowners’ time to do the things that matter most to them.” As a business owner, Tyler mentors his Shine team members, encouraging them to work hard and to treat others the way they want to be treated. He says he is extremely proud of how respectful, honest and clean his team is, and how wonderfully they treat each and every customer. “Often times, homeowners are hesitant to invite people from the service industry into their homes,” Tyler explained. “I wanted to have a team of individuals that made the homeowner feel at ease. I often have clients tell me that members of my team were so friendly and nice. When I hear things like this, I can’t help but smile knowing we are making a positive impact on the community.”
The OKC Shine franchise offers window cleaning, pressure washing, house washing, gutter cleaning and holiday lighting throughout the OKC metro area, including Edmond, Nichols Hills and The Village. Since the franchise launched in April, Shine of OKC has continued to grow. Their business focuses on customer satisfaction and quality service, and clients are taking notice. “A lot of our customers don’t realize just how much of an impact our services can make, or even what services need to be done,” Tyler explained. “The other day, we cleaned the outside and inside windows of a client’s home. When we were done, she said she felt like she needed sunglasses because the windows were so bright! We pressure washed her driveway, too and she didn’t realize the difference it would make until we were done. To me, that’s what it’s all about. Hopefully, we are making a difference, one customer at a time.” To nominate someone in your community for the Shine A Light Award, send a photo and two paragraphs describing the nominee’s accomplishments to rose@okcfriday.com. Contact us directly to learn how Shine can make your home sparkle. Call 479-0100 or visit us online at shineinfo.com. Mention “Shine Friday” and receive $35 off your next service.
With family Drs. Paul Silverstein and Amalia Miranda were named the Philanthropists of the Year during the INTEGRIS Gala. They are pictures with family, from left: Debbie Silverstein, Drs. Paul Silverstein and Amalia Miranda, Steve and his wife Beth, Andrea, Laura Silverstein and Taylor Egbert.
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FRIDAY in Ecuador Chuck and Pat Dollarhide are watching Panama hats being made in Manta, Ecuador. They were on a 34-day South America/Panama Canal cruise. Be sure to pack OKC FRIDAY when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
JFK From Page 1 said James Timerlake, executive director of the Santa Fe Family Life Center. “For a $25 donation, attendees can celebrate with gala attendees and honorees in the Piano Bar while supporting our mission of sports and wellness for all. It’s going to be a great way to end the night.” Tickets for Play On are available at www.sfflc.givingfuel.c om/JFK-play-on. Proceeds from both events support the Santa Fe Family Life Center (SFFLC). An outreach of the Knights of Columbus Oklahoma Council 1038, SFFLC’s mission is to provide recreation and athletic programs for underserved community members, including those who are financially disadvantaged or mentally or physically disabled. The John F. Kennedy Awards honor individuals who make a significant contribution to Oklahoma, its communities and its people, while paying homage to the memory of John F. Kennedy, the 35th
President of the United States and a proud Knight of Columbus. “This year’s honorees donate their time and talents to the service of our less fortunate friends and neighbors, said Timberlake. “We are pleased to honor that service.” Jenny Love Meyer is being honored for her longtime community involvement. Jenny is an Oklahoma native, a graduate of Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City, and she holds a BA in political science from Colorado College. She is a past board member of the American Red Cross, Teach for America, the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools, and the Arthritis Foundation. She was also a past chairperson of the Children’s Miracle Network Council, past co-chair of United Way Women’s Leadership Society and a Leadership Oklahoma City Aluma, Class of XVII. Nick Collison is a retired 14-year NBA veteran and is one of only five NBA players to have spent 14 or more seasons with a single franchise. His commitment to community service has
included work with the Thunder Cares Foundation, Thunder Youth Basketball, Read to Achieve, Thunder Community Foundation, and the Rolling Thunder Book Bus as well as donating to Special Care, an Oklahoma City program specializing in education and therapy. Frank and Cathy Keating served two consecutive terms as Oklahoma’s Governor and First Lady. As the Governor of Oklahoma, Frank Keating helped raise more than $6 million after the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building to fund scholarships for the children left with only one or no parents. Cathy Keating founded Friends of the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion, Septemberfest and the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Frank and Cathy are both published authors and serve on the board of several nonprofit organizations. Previous JFK Award honorees include Vince Gill, Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby, Mick Cornett, Drew Edmondson, Toby Keith, Jack Mildren,
Governor George Nigh and Former First Lady Donna Nigh, Barry Switzer, Wayman Tisdale, Mike and Susan Turpen, Governor David and Former First Lady Rhonda Walters and Governor Brad Henry and former First Lady Kim Henry. Past JFK honorees Tricia Everest and Mike Turpen will M.C. this year’s dinner. More information about the event and past recipients of the award is available at www.jfkaward.com.
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Softball season opens Monday Five Fridayland softball teams are scheduled to open the 2019 season with a full slate of games this week, beginning on Monday. Heritage Hall, Mount St. Mary and PC North kick things off with games on Monday. The Chargers visit Wellston, while the Rockets host Cache at 5 p.m. and Panthers entertain Edmond Santa Fe at
6:30 p.m. Five teams are in action on Tuesday, with Crossings Christian traveling to Crescent at 5 p.m. and Deer Creek going to Norman North for the first pitch at 6:30 p.m. McGuinnes plays host to Tecumseh also at 5 p.m., and Heritage Hall hosts Fridayland rival PC North at 3 p.m. McGuinness has the lone game on Wednesday against Newcastle at 5 p.m. On Thursday, Crossings Christian, Deer Creek and PC North compete in the first tournaments of the season at Cashion, Broken Arrow and Woodward, respectively. McGuinness also visits Anadarko on Thursday at 5 p.m.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Monday, Aug. 12 Heritage Hall at Wellston, TBA Cache at Mount St. Mary, 5 p.m. Edmond Santa Fe at PC North, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 Crossings Christian at Crescent, 5 p.m. Deer Creek at Norman North, 6:30 p.m. Tecumseh at McGuinness, 5 p.m. PC North at Heritage Hall, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 Newcastle at McGuinness, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 Crossings Christian at Cashion Tournament Deer Creek at Broken Arrow Tournament McGuinness at Anadarko, 5 p.m. PC North at Woodward Tournament
Last Monday, the Antlers posted a pair of identical 4-1 scrimmage wins against Jenks and Purcell at Firelake in Shawnee. Against Jenks, Terin Ritz belted a 2-run home run and Haley
Evans hit a two-run double for the Antlers. Pitcher Caitlyn Wells struck out six in the victory. Ritz also had another three-run home run in the night cap against Purcell.
Deer Creek’s Nigg helps lead Cosmos to national club title Overcoming a depleted roster and difficult conditions, the South Lakes Cosmos club soccer team persevered and earned a national championship in early July. Prior to the national tournament in Denver, coach Brandon Lawless learned that the Cosmos would be down four players, including three starters, which left only nine experienced players and three goalies available. Linda Nigg, a Deer Creek grad, made the most of her final club game in playing stellar defense and making one of the team’s crucial four penalty kicks in the national championship game against talent-laden Louisiana Cajun Rage. Nigg also signed to play at Southern Nazarene in 2019. Teammates Sydney Davenport, Monica McGee, Joslyn Glitzke also converted penalty-kick goals, with goalkeeper Maci Atal-
- Photo by Ronny Davenport
Linda Nigg, a Deer Creek graduate and Southern Nazarene signee, moves the ball upfield for the South Lakes Cosmos at a national tournament in Denver.
la making two athletic saves for the win. McGee also converted a corner kick into a goal to force a 1-1 tie, and both teams stayed even through two 10minute overtime periods to force the penal-
ty kick round. The Cosmos pulled off a 2-1 win over the Virginia state champions in the semifinals and won three games against teams from Colorado, Florida and Washington.
Business
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BC Clark will occupy the space previously held by Balliets in Classen Curve and an extensive renovation will bring in even more natural light and a fresh, new look.
BC Clark on the move to Classen Curve
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Clark, Oklahoma’s oldest and most prominent jeweler, plans to open Oklahoma’s largest and most prestigious jewelry store at Classen Curve in 2020. The company’s current Penn Square Mall location, including the staff, will relocate to the fully remodeled new location at Classen Curve in summer 2020. “Classen Curve has become Oklahoma City’s premier shopping destination, and we look forward to joining the fantastic retailers there,” said BC Clark President Coleman Clark. “When the new store opens, our customers will experience a dynamic and inviting environment, see a wider selection in every department and find convenient parking just steps from our door.” The store will occupy the space previously held by Balliets, and an extensive renovation will bring in even more natural light and a fresh, new look. The showroom will grow by over 30 percent, including expanded Rolex, David Yurman, engagement ring and Life:Style departments. “The retail landscape is evolving. Shopping habits and consumer expectations are changing. We are in tune with our customers and will provide an approachable, comfortable and luxurious store experience,” Clark said. “The new store demonstrates our family’s commitment to Oklahoma City for years to come and solidifies BC Clark’s position as Oklahoma’s leading jewelry retailer.” The existing Penn Square store will remain fully staffed through the coming holiday season and the first half of 2020.
Shannon Barghols, marketing director at Classen Curve, welcomed her new tenants. “Classen Curve already has the best shopping and dining in Oklahoma for every occasion,” she said. “Adding a legendary local brand gives customers one more reason to shop in the heart of the city.”
Love’s to match United Way gifts Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has announced it will team up with United Way of Central Oklahoma and match any new and increased gifts from existing workplace campaigns and individual donors up to $225,000. “Love’s is proud to partner once again with the United Way to make a positive
impact in central Oklahoma,” said Jenny Love Meyer, Vice President of Communications for Love’s. “Our employees give generously every year to support United Way organizations making a measurable difference in our community. This year, we are challenging our neighbors to step up with us. Love’s will match dollar for dollar any new donation or increased donation to the United Way made by individuals or local businesses up to $225,000.” This gift comes at a time when the needs for health and human services continue to rise while resources remain limited. New dollars and the impact in the community will be doubled, allowing more central Oklahomans to benefit from the programs that United Way helps to fund at our 57 Partner Agencies. “Love’s is a staple in our community because they give back so generously and truly care about people and the challenges they face,” said Debby Hamp-
ton, United Way of Central Oklahoma president and CEO. “With Love’s support, we’ll be able to touch more lives and make an even bigger impact in our community, and that’s what Love’s is known for – caring for those who need a hand-up.” Donations may be made online at unitedwayokc.org or by giving through your workplace campaign.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS EXHIBITS
Through Sept. 22 • French Art Masters
The OKCMOA presents this high-demand exhibit featuring more than 70 works by French and European masters such as Degas, Manet, Monet, Rousseau and Van Gogh. Tickets can be purchased online at okcmoa.com/vangogh, in person at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art or by calling the Museum at (405) 2363100.
Aug. 15 • Art Exhibition
FG Gallery will host an open house on the 3rd Thursday of every month during Auto Alley Shop Hop from 6-9:30 p.m. Every 3 months a new art exhibition will rotate through. Located within Fulmer Group Law in historic Automobile Alley, FG Galley is a non-profit art gallery that is committed to bringing together local artists and charitable community organizations. Its mission is to foster creativity, strengthen communal bonds, and celebrate life through art. All proceeds go directly to a local charity organization chosen by a current featured artist. For artist info and event details visit their Facebook page @fggalleryofart.
Through Aug. 18 • ‘Hamilton’
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hiphop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of American then, as told by America now. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Download the Hamilton app for a chance for $10 lottery tickets.
Museum Coordinator Lisa Escalon will be leading this tour and will share interesting stories of the mansion and the Overholser family history from 7-9 p.m., 405 NW 15th St. Presented by Preservation Oklahoma.
CONCERTS
Aug. 15 • Nichols Hills Band
The final concert for the 2019 Summer Season is Aug. 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Kite Park, Nichols Hills. There will be a wide variety of music including a vocalist under the direction of Mike Forcina. This is the 37th season of this very entertaining live band. Please bring food, drink and a lawn chair and prepare to be entertained. You won’t want to miss this event.
Aug. 16 • Vampire Weekend
bringing their "Father of the Bride Tour" to The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave. at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 12 • Four Tenors
Making their United States debut, the Four Italian Tenors will perform an evening of operatic tenor hits at Armstrong Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. to begin the 2019-20 Performing Arts Series. In a program titled Viva Italia—a salute to four great Italian tenors Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli—the quartet presents an extraordinary program of the most famously beloved Italian opera arias and songs, fusing Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism and dramatic flair.
Vampire Weekend is
TOURS
Aug. 15 • Mysteries of the Mansion
Chesapeake Arena Concerts
Mysteries of the Mansion is a unique and special tour that explores some of the behind-the-scenes history and spaces not typically on a regular tour. Overholser
Aug. 10 • Gov’t Mule & Lynyrd Skynyrd 7 p.m. Aug. 26 • Chris Brown 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 • Alan Jackson 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 • Carrie Underwood 7 p.m. Oct. 4 • Chris Stapleton 7 p.m. Oct. 11 • Mumford and Sons 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 • Guns N’ Roses 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 • Post Malone 8 p.m. Nov. 14 • The Chainsmokers & 5 Seconds of Summer 7 p.m.
Get out of the office and enjoy a free art demo or concert on your lunch break with the daily Art Moves program! The schedule is listed above and on the website. Don't miss the newest location, the OKC Streetcar!
MEET THE 2020 OPENING NIGHT CO-CHAIRS! It may seem a little early to be talking about 2020, but some are already counting down the days to the incredible New Year’s Eve celebration, Opening Night! Arts Council OKC would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2020 Opening Night CoChairs, Leah Roper and David Rackley.
Send your calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com
Scissortail Park seeking volunteers Scissortail Park is seeking energetic volunteers for their Grand Opening Weekend celebration scheduled Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29. With an estimated 100,000 visitors, Grand Opening Weekend will be a momentous event for Oklahoma City. This celebration would not be possible without many months of planning and the collaborative efforts of the City of Oklahoma City, businesses, organizations and groups. Through these efforts, the Grand Opening will include a wide range of visual and musical performances, familyfriendly programming and more. The Park is looking for volunteers to help in every aspect of the
Grand Opening celebration from week-of preparations to assisting with day-of vendors, crafts, activities and entertainment. Volunteers can pick a shift online. For more information email volunteer@scissortailpark.org or visit scissortailpark.org/volunteers. Each volunteer will receive a commemorative t-shirt to wear while volunteering. Corporate and group volunteers are welcome. Scissortail Park is a 70-acre public space opening this fall located on the south side of Myriad Botanical Gardens, and is a MAPS 3 Project. It continues to the shore of the Oklahoma River and features a number of engaging experi-
ences for attendees including ornamental gardens and woodlands, a 3.7-acre lake, children’s playground and water feature, café, boathouse, stage, seasonal outdoor roller rink, dog park and interactive fountain. Volunteer opportunities include: • Programs and Activities – assist with children’s programing, outdoor games and demos, community art projects and more. • Facilities and Logistics – assist with trash and recycling pick-up to keep the park beautiful. • Horticulture– help with early morning prep and maintenance of the Park’s grounds. • Sponsor Reception and Donor Relations – assist with bartending,
replenishing trays and various tasks as needed. • Guest Services – assigned to information booths to help answer FAQs, oversee lost and found items and retail sales. • Volunteer and Hospitality Tent – aid with check-in, waivers, credentials and replenishing food. • Surveying and Roving – collect survey results from visitors and answer FAQs about the event and park. • Food Truck – assist with food truck set-up, monitor lines and reload runs. • Line Information – assist with concert entrances and FAQs about the Friday night concert and Grand Opening Weekend.
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Religion
Jesus is always standing by for you By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger This is the first summer in 40-plus years that I am not leading teams and serving on the mission field. I have to be honest; it is hard to watch the reports coming in of what God is doing through our teams while sitting in a recliner. I have always been a participant and not a spectator. There is a huge difference from being in the midst of the battle, getting your hands dirty, confronting darkness and then seeing that darkness crumble away as the light of God shows up. If I have done it once, I have done it thousands of times, leading a person into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. But this year, I am home, watching through the portal of the internet. I feel like a professional football player who has retired and is no longer in the game. The problem with people like us is that our hearts never come off the field. The teams, knowing of my struggles, came up with a way to take me along with them. Each team took a headshot of me and enlarged it to 8 ½ x 11 inches. They cut around the silhouette and laminated it, creating the “Flat Walker” (a takeoff on the children’s “Flat Stanley” books). Soon, I began to get pictures of “Flat Walker” in The Gambia, Panama, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania. There were several pictures of Flat Walker on an airplane taking off to some part of the four corners of the world. I
loved the one of Flat Walker playing with a group of children in a village. Flat Walker had many surprises. Years ago, I met a young boy in Panama who was shy and backwards. He rarely engaged with the team and would keep to himself in a corner, strumming on his guitar. I began to pour into him and teach him about what God had for his life. This young boy grew into a godly and powerful man. He felt called to become a missionary to the country of Spain and minister among the university students there. As he was serving, he met and fell in love with a beautiful young lady. They got married and now have a young daughter. One of the pictures the teams sent was of my friend Isaac Valdez, the shy kid from Panama now ministering in Spain. He ran into our team in Budapest, Hungary, and they took a picture of Isaac holding Flat Walker. What are the odds of a team of American students serving in Central Europe running into one of my students from Panama who now lives in Spain? I have never felt so honored as when these students sent me their gestures of love from the four corners of the world. But the problem with Flat Walker? He is … flat. He looks good in the pictures, but he can’t make a difference in someone’s life. Flat Walker can’t lead someone to Jesus or pray for their needs. Flat Walker’s ears can’t listen to their sorrows. For ministry to take place, Flat Walker must
come to life. A three-dimensional, living, breathing being, empowered by the living God? That Walker can make a difference wherever he goes. I got to thinking, which most of you know is a dangerous thing. But I know a lot of people who have a “Flat Jesus.” He hangs on the wall as a pretty picture, on some type of jewelry or even as a tattoo on their bodies. They carry their Flat Jesus wherever they go. They display Him proudly as a religious symbol, but the problem with a Flat Jesus is He can’t help you. A Flat Jesus doesn’t have ears to hear your prayers; He doesn’t have arms to reach out to you; He doesn’t have a mouth to speak to you. Flat Jesus is … flat. What you need is not a religious symbol; what can help you is starting a relationship with a real, live, three-dimensional Jesus. This Jesus wants to invade your life and give you peace, joy and everlasting life. Like the late-night commercials tell us, operators are standing by, and so is the real Jesus. The enemy wants to trick you into settling for cardboard. You will never hear a Flat Jesus saying, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matt. 11:28-30). Find the real Jesus and a flat one will never satisfy you.
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Government accountability reforms will transform Oklahoma Think of how unsuccessful a company would be if the chief executive officer didn’t have the ability to hire the division heads that ran sales and marketing, R&D, or customer relations. That CEO would never truly be able to implement his or her vision, and their success would hinge on whether the division heads wanted the CEO to succeed. Sounds like a terrible system, right? Well, for more than a century that’s how Oklahoma state government worked. While the governor is the state’s chief executive, he or she had little power to hire or fire the heads of important agencies like corrections, transportation, and health care. It was a broken system that pre-
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served the status quo and stifled innovation at state agencies. That’s why this year, my Senate Republican colleagues and I prioritized government accountability and worked with the House and Governor Stitt’s office on legislation to deliver the transparency and accountability voters’
demand. The bills signed into law give the governor the power to hire and fire the heads of ODOT, the Department of Corrections, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. These reforms will be an essential key in shaping the trajectory of Oklahoma for the next 100 years. It’s emblematic of the gamechanging reforms Senate Republicans are working toward at the Capitol. It’s a great new day for Oklahoma, and I’m proud to have had a hand in this transformational change.
Resident threatens to sue Nichols Hills Nichols Hills City Council--Right now there are nail guns going off all day next door. The house being built replaces one that was lived in and perfectly fine. But for me, the issue is that I work during the day at home. I have driven around and nothing works to replace my home office because there is always noise; coffee shops are often too crowded or play bad songs. For startups, in the early stages working in low-cost conditions is the norm. I want a place to work. I need a place to work. Either you all are going to help me get a place to work while this construction noise continues, or I am going find a lawyer. This is because there are many addi-
tional ordinances people need to follow in Nichols Hills to be considered compliant citizens, but my own rights to quiet enjoyment are perpetually violated by the developers, who have free rein here despite not even living in the neighborhood themselves. If you want to help me get an office in Nichols Hills Plaza, that works. If you know a nearby office complex that is willing to make a deal, that's fine. But I am not going to be driven out of my house and drive around all day, everyday, trying to find a temporary workplace just because there is a speculative eal estate trend in the neighborhood. I have no remedy offered to me by anyone in this and this is not acceptable. -John Pratt
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SEW From Page 1 small items made from the donated dresses and linens to go along with each of the burial gowns. “My project had a little bonnet for the baby, and it also had a bonnet for the mom so she could keep it,” she said. “It also had a charm made with part of the dress (used to make the gown).” Each gown came with a card that explained it was made for Paige’s Gold Award project as well as the name of the person who donated the dress that was used to make it. A Bible verse was also included on the cards. The bonnets, charms and cards were additions to the idea Paige found online. She said she wanted to do them because it made the project more personal. After receiving her Gold Award, Paige hosted a reception for those involved with
OKCPS From Page 1 it’s a work in progress and will take some time.” At the end of the first semester, the district hopes to see higher attendance rates, fewer disciplinary referrals and happier students.
Paige Bush has been a Girl Scout for 10 years. She now has earned her Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.
Angel Wings, Angel Gowns where all of the gowns she made were on display. “Paige had a lot of mothers
Additionally, McDaniel said there is an expectation that reading and math test scores will improve. “We’re very excited about Aug. 12, but we’re kind of excited to hit Christmas so that we can look back and see how things settled,” he said. “We expect very big things, and we’re very excited about our P2G
crying (at the reception),” Heather said. “It was mixed emotions, happiness and sadness and closure for them.”
progress.” The district has used this summer to prepare for the upcoming year, upgrading school facilities repurposing the school buildings no longer occupied under Pathway to Greatness. At the end of July, the district said there were plans for 13 of the 15 buildings to be occupied or leased by Sept. 1. “In March we identified 115 construction projects throughout the district,” Chief Operations Officer Scott Randall said. “We identified 88 of
those as being necessary for us to be day one ready … We have over half of those already completed. There may be a few that we are working on right up until August 9. We will be day one ready.” Based on data trends over the past several years, the school district projects a decline in enrolled students. This projection does not take into consideration any additional enrollment that occurs due to hopes for the Pathway to Greatness plan. “Just our typical
SHELTER From Page 1 they can,” Wolfe said. “We have a set of goals for the short term to improve the health and wellbeing of the animals and enhance the chance they will get adopted.” The first of those is to provide veterinary care. The Village city intern Christina Meyers is not a resident of the city, but has worked with Oklahoma City as animal resource officer and has also delved into animal welfare research. “We know the standard (for animal welfare) is not being met,” she said. Most times, it is unknown if the animals have been vaccinated. Meyers said that is why it is important to be sure they
Above are some examples of the some of the burial gowns and bonnets Paige Bush made for her Girl Scout gold Award project, Angel Wings, Angel Gowns.
trend data tells us we’re going to lose approximately 1,200 to 1,500 kids from last year,” McDaniel said. While the OKCPS student population is projected to decline, the district hopes its improvements to arts programs and student services will discourage this trend. A document released by the district to explain the Pathway to Greatness plan indicates this decline is expected to stop in the next few years. Under the plan, schools will no longer have part-time coun-
get shots to ensure the safety of the workers and the potential volunteers. While several local veterinarians have offered to provide vaccinations at reduced rates, City Manager Bruce Stone said there is money in the code enforcement budget to pay for vaccinations. City leaders said this could be accomplished for the four dogs currently at the shelter this week. Then, the volunteers can sign their agreements and go take the animals for walks. Another obstacle has been making arrangements with the animal control officer to have the animals accessible for exercise. However, he has agreed to make sure time is available for an hour and a half on Tuesdays and Thursdays and again on Saturday. Stone said that until 4-5
selors, art teachers or music teachers. “We’re going to get away from the practice of having parttime counselors in our schools, particularly the elementaries … ” McDaniel said. “We have elementary (schools) in our district where it’s been years since they’ve had a fulltime art and music teacher. We now can be proud and say that every elementary school will have a fulltime art (teacher), full-time music (teacher) and fulltime counselor.”
years ago, animals were only held for 72 hours before they were euthanized. Now, there is a much greater effort to get the animals adopted. In addition to forming a nonprofit, other suggestions for making the shelter a better place including hiring an animal welfare officer, expanding the city’s website to include FAQs about the shelter and information on how to adopt, asking for donations and volunteers through a flyer placed in monthly water bills and even making a new shelter part of a future bond issue. Mayor Cathy Cummings and Wilkinson and members of the group agreed to future meetings with to facilitate progress on these ideas. OKC FRIDAY has been running photos every other week of the dogs in need of a forever home at The Village shelter.
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Speakers announced for upcoming lecture series Four authors, a bureaucrat and a political cartoonist will be the six speakers for the upcoming Oklahoma City Town Hall lecture series. “Town Hall has enriched the intellectual and cultural experience of Oklahoma City now for 87 years as our city’s largest and oldest speaker’s forum,” said president Bill Price. The series starts on Sept. 19 with renowned economist Art Laffer. His latest book is “Return to Prosperity.” Laffer has been called “The Father of Supply-Side Economics.” Oct. 17 brings China foreign policy expert Michael Pillsbury. A Defense Department consultant and advisor to six presidents, his latest book is “China: The
Hundred-Year Marathon.” Former Oklahoma Congressman and current NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will talk on Nov. 21 about the United States space program. The first speaker of 2020 will be New York Times best-selling author of “Killers of the Flower Moon” David Grann. His presentation on Feb. 20 will cover the 1920s Osage murders and the birth of FBI. The compelling story of Oklahoma City’s recent rise to the big leagues is the subject of Sam Anderson’s “Boom Town” and his lecture on March 19. The season wraps up with humor on April 16 with Pittsburg Post-Gazette political cartoonist and comedian Steve Kelley.
“Our goal for this season is to satisfy a quest for knowledge at the highest levels of economics, international affairs, space exploration, history, literature and humor that will inform, inspire, entertain and challenge you,” said Price. Each of the lectures in the 2019-2020 series will take place at the Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. in Oklahoma City. The lectures will start at 11 a.m. Luncheons with the Speaker will be held at noon. Season tickets for the lecture series are $90 each. Season luncheon tickets are $120. More ticket information is at okctownhall.com or by calling 202-4262.
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Hostess Chris Ayers welcomes new President Sally Townley into her home.
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Oklahoma Art League’s current board members and new board members attended a joint board meeting at Chris Ayers’ home. They enjoyed brunch and exchanged notebooks. Above, from left, new President Sally Townley, Past President Bonny Green, new President-elect Catherine Armitage and new First Vice President Jonna Kirschner.
Above: The Oklahoma Art League 2018-19 Board includes, from left, Bonny Green, Sally Townley, Louise Valuck, Henri Close, Jan Brown and Sheila Porter. Above right: Judy Austin, Elizabeth Wilson and Janet Malone. At right: Cindy Dugger and Diana Harden.
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Immediately following dinner at the 44th Annual Renaissance Ball is the Late Night after party. Enjoy cocktails, good vibes, light bites, beautiful decor and an opportunity to show off your dance moves at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Featuring music by Souled Out.
Acclaimed four Italian tenors perform hits Making their United States debut, the Four Italian Tenors will perform an evening of operatic tenor hits at Armstrong Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. to begin the 2019-20 Performing Arts Series. “This group represents some of the finest talent in the newest generation of world-class tenors,” Armstrong Auditorium Concert Manager Ryan Malone said. “We are thrilled to have these vocal powerhouses launch Armstrong’s
Ensemble to perform famously beloved arias and songs with Italian wit and charm.
2019-20 season.” In a program titled Viva Italia—a salute to four great Italian tenors Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli—the quartet presents an extraordinary program of the most famously beloved Italian opera arias and songs, fusing Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism and dramatic flair.
Viva Italia includes tenor hits from favorite composers such as Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti and more. This performance is part of the inaugural U.S. tour for this sensational young new Italian grouping. Tickets to the Four Italian Tenors begin at $31 for balcony seating and $71 for orchestra seating. For more information about ticket options, subscriptions, group rates or current exhibits, please visit Armstrong Auditorium’s website or call the box office.
Uptown 23rd brings new open house event to district Beginning Saturday, Aug. 10, the Uptown 23rd District Association is hosting a new event for the district, Uptown 23rd Patio Parties. Patio Parties will occur on the second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., August thru October 2019. Showcasing the best of Uptown, businesses will be opening their doors offering specials and discounts, while the sidewalks and storefronts will be pro-
grammed with live music, art, children’s activities, beer gardens, tailgate parties and more. Participating businesses hosting their own specials for the Patio Parties include APCO Med, The Art Hall, August & Omi, Back Door BBQ, Big Truck Tacos, Bunker Club, The Capitol on 28th, Classen Coffee Company, Cheever’s Cafe, Chick N Beer, COOP Ale Works, Cuppies & Joe, The Drake,
Dunkin’ & Baskin Robbins, Energy FC, The Escape OKC, Guyutes, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Pizzeria Gusto, Ponyboy, The Pump, S. Powell & Company, Scottie’s Deli, Social, Tucker’s Onion Burgers, Urban Teahouse, Uptown Smile and Young Life Chiropractic. For more information and to download a digital map of the event, visit, uptown23rd.com/ patio-parties.
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The Metropolitan Library System will host a Literary Festival for writers and readers of all ages to learn and network with experienced professionals in the publishing industry. LitFest will take place at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library August 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics included in this year’s LitFest presentation include freelancing, review writing, manuscript
reviews, free press, small press and zines, comics and graphic novels, publishing, editing and research, diversity in writing and publishing, fiction writing and selling for all audiences. Children will also have the opportunity to join in and learn more about the craft of writing. Events for children will include storytime, comic book and zine creation, how to write a story and crafts and activities.
“We are excited to invite both novice and experienced writers to join us for our 2nd annual LitFest,” Downtown Library Engagement Manger Judie Matthews said. “We will have activities and workshops for every age writer. It’s a great place to network and learn from other writers.” The event will also include a book fair and vendors including publishers and authors.
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Turpen, Watkins are honored as Compassionate Citizens The Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled honored attorney Mike Turpen and Oklahoma National Memorial and Museum Executive Director Kari Watkins with its 59th Annual Compassionate Citizen of the Year Awards. Watkins oversees the operations of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum, one of Oklahoma’s most visited sites. She is also race director for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. A former elected attorney general for the state of Oklahoma, Turpen is a partner in the firm of Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison and Lewis. Turpen is a nationally sought after public speaker, having keynoted conferences of the National Association of Attorneys General, the Fourth Federal Judicial Circuit and the National Family and Juvenile Judges’ Association. Following the ceremony, the foundation cut the ribbon on its new Health and Wellness Park. Founded in 1960, the Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled is the largest provider of adult day health services to developmentally-disabled persons in central Oklahoma.
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Ryan Roberson, honoree Michael C. Turpen and Steve Ross during the Compassionate Citizen of the Year Award event.
Donna and Governor George Nigh support the foundation.
Kari Watkins, center, receives her Compassionate Citizen of the Year Award from Steve Ross and Ryan Roberson.
Donna Bowers and board member Becky Ivins.
Ryan Roberson and Leona Stepney.
OMRF honors board members, scientists for service The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation recognized 11 board members for their years of service. Four scientists also received individual awards for scientific achievement. Fridayland OMRF board members honored and their years of service were: Mark Funke, 10; Kim Henry, 15; Jerome Holmes, 15; Gary Pierson, 15; Greg Walton, 15; Michael Carolina, 20; Richard Parry, 25; and Michael Carroll, 30. During the meeting,
OMRF scientist Courtney Griffin, Ph.D., received the foundation’s top scientific honor: the Edward L. and Thelma Gaylord Prize for Scientific Excellence. Griffin earned her B.A. at Harvard and her Ph.D. in biomedical sciences at the University of California San Francisco. Following post-doctoral training at the University of North Carolina, she joined OMRF in 2008. Her work focuses on genes that regulate blood and lymphatic vessels, work that has impli-
cations for heart disease, aneurysms, cancer and toxic drug overdose. She also serves as scientific director of the Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research. The Merrick Award for Outstanding Medical Research was presented to Mark Coggeshall, Ph.D. Coggeshall holds the Robert S. Kerr, Jr., Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and for the last decade has dedicated his research to understanding the immune response to anthrax. His
discoveries also have the potential to help treat other forms of sepsis, the blood poisoning that results from exposure to anthrax. Roberto Pezza, Ph.D. was given the J. Donald & Patricia H. Capra Award for Scientific Achievement. Pezza joined OMRF in 2008 from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., where he was a research fellow. In his lab at OMRF, he studies how chromosomes segregate during cell division and what causes errors
in the process, which are the leading causes of birth defects. The Fred Jones Award for Scientific Achievement was presented to Kenneth Humphries, Ph.D. Humphries joined OMRF’s scientific staff in 2008. His work centers on the study of diabetes and how it affects the heart. He and his colleagues have identified a cellular switch in the heart that seems to malfunction in diabetes and are working to develop a way to control it.
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