Fridayland quartet wins gold at state
Dylan Beeson
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McGuinness’ Macy Lewis highlighted a quartet of Fridayland swimmers, including Heritage Hall’s Owen Flynn and Dylan Beeson, along with McGuinness’ Victoria Whitbeck, to win gold medals at the Class 5A state championships last weekend. Sports, Page 7
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care of their animals, including food, crates, collars/leashes, toys, preventatives and much more. OK Humane also offers veterinary and pet deposit assistance, as well as support in reporting animal abuse to law enforcement. Advocacy in legal pet-related matters, such as including animals on protective orders is another service. Statistics indicate that 89
Nichols Hills has big plans to transition much of its fleet of vehicles to electric and has announced it is a recipient of a $266,121 grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) to help achieve these goals. The Public Fleet Conversion Grant reimburses certain costs incurred for the purchase of four dual DC fast-charging electric vehicle charging stations and a CNG sanitation truck. ACOG is awarding the grant to seed the advancement of alternative fuel vehicles and certain hybrid vehicles. Two charging stations are to be located at City Hall police and fire department parking lots, 6407 Avondale Drive, and two are planned to be located at the Public Works facility, 1109 NW 75th Street. Nichols Hills does not currently have any fully electric vehicles. Two of the city’s patrol vehicles are hybrid and it is in the process of transitioning some vehicles to electric with plans to purchase two electric police vehicles in 2022. “It is important to note how instrumental Mayor Hoffman was in the city receiving this grant,” said Shane Pate, Nichols Hills city manager. “Nichols Hills often struggles to be eligible for federal and state grants due to a variety of circumstances outside the city’s control. “Recognizing this, Mayor Hoffman approached ACOG over a series of meetings with some key priorities in his vision for the city in hope ACOG could help Nichols Hills identify grant funding for which we would be eligible to receive,” said Pate. “Once the Clean
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Jack and Lisa Wheeler, birthday guy Joe Fallin and Wade and Darla Carter gather to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Dr. Fallin’s birthday. For more photos, see Page 2.
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Oklahoma Humane Society, Palomar partner to help animals impacted by domestic violence By Rose Lane Editor With none other like it in the nation, the Oklahoma Humane Society’s Animal AQdvocate Program is working with Palomar: Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center, to serve the human and the animal victims of domestic violence. Humane Society Animal Advocate Brittany Crow said the program began in October 2018. “We are the first program of
our kind in the nation to work out of a family justice center,” Crow said. “We work on-site at Palomar to meet with victims, assess their needs and provide on demand crisis services. “We can provide temporary foster placement for a client’s animals (furry, feathered, farm, reptilian, aquatic, you name it) while they work to secure safe housing amidst fleeing domestic violence.” She said there is an on-site pet pantry where clients can get any supplies needed for the
He aced it! Casady sophomore achieves a perfect ACT score
EDWARD KANG
Edward Kang, a sophomore at Casady School, has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Fewer than half of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2021, only 4,055 out of 1.29 million students who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36. “I spent my summer break studying for the ACT nearly every day, so it was a huge relief when I got my scores
back,” Kang said. “Thanks to the help from my parents and mentors, I was able to feel confident when I walked out of the test room after the exam. I am very grateful that my work paid off in the end.” The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1–36. A student's composite score is the average of the four test scores. The score forACT’s optional writing test is reported sepa-
OKC Beautiful names awards honorees OKC Beautiful’s annual Distinguished Service Awards is an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations working to improve the beauty and environmental health of Oklahoma City. This year’s honorees are the 84 Hospitality Group, the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Tree Canopy Assessment, Cox Communications, Robbie Kienzle, the
Metro Park Neighborhood Association, Lillian Timber Farms, Donnie Wilson, and Restore OKC. The individuals and groups being honored represent those in Oklahoma City working to create a more beautiful and sustainable community. The Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon is set for March 24, at 11:30 a.m., at the Oklahoma
City Golf and Country Club. “We look forward to celebrating this amazing group of individuals, businesses and organizations who share our mission of beautification and environmental stewardship through collaboration, education and advocacy,” said Lisa Synar, executive director of OKC Beautiful. “The results See AWARDS, Page 13
rately and is not included within the ACT composite score. “I am proud of Eddy for what he has accomplished,” Head of School Nathan Sheldon said. “The ACT is a challenge that tests the mettle of even the hardest working learners, and his score speaks to the dedication and tenacity we work to instill in all of our students. I look forward to watching Eddy continue to grow and flourish, at Casady and beyond.”
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Friday Society
Former Oklahoma Chief of Protocol Chris Morriss was seated next to Joe Howell, D.V.M., above.
Dr. Joe Fallin, D.D.S., with his date Dr. Lisa Wasemiller-Smith M.D., and Cardiologist Dr. Ron Sutor M.D., in photo right.
Fallin celebrates anniversary of his 49th birthday Dr. Joe Fallin invited over 30 of his friends to join him for dinner at Junior’s to celebrate the “Anniversary of his 49th Birthday.”
He didn’t say what anniversary it was but nobody cared. There was wine, dinner and entertainment.
President of the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club Rick Knapp, right, with Dr. Gene Muse, above. Debbie South and Jim Ratchel, above right.
Michelle Gau, and Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jim Lowe, with his father, seated, Dentist Dr. Jim Lowe, right.
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Trey Gowdy speaks OKC Town Hall hosted news and political personality Trey Gowdy during a dinner the evening before his lecture. Gowdy is a former Congressman and federal prosecutor. He is presently practicing law in South Carolina and is the host of “Fox News Primetime.” Don Kaspereit with Cindy Lankford and OKC Mayor David Holt at the dinner.
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Above: Quail Creek Bank President Doug Fuller and his wife Susie. At left: OKC Town Hall President Dawn Hopkins with speaker Trey Gowdy.
Community Foundation accepting scholarship apps The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for 105 scholarships totaling nearly $500,000. This is the biggest scholarship application deadline for the 2022-23 award cycle, and most of these scholarships are open to students across the state. The deadline to apply is March 1. “Changes in our community to slow COVID-19 have been very difficult on students and families, and has discouraged college attendance across the country,” said Nancy B. Anthony, president of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. “Our donors recognize this, and
their generosity will provide students the support they need to move past the pandemic and get back to pursuing their dreams.” The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is the largest independent scholarship program in Oklahoma, providing scholarships to high school and college students. The minimum scholarship amount set for this award cycle is $2,000, but some scholarships range as high as $20,000 and can be awarded over multiple years. Established by many different benefactors, scholarships at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation target a variety of students with an array of social, geographical
and academic backgrounds. Scholarships are in high demand. According to the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education, the estimated cost for instate students in Oklahoma has increased more than 31% over the past five years. Tuition, fees, room and board, and books are estimated to cost between $23,518 to attend research universities down to $12,496 for community colleges for the 2022-23 academic year. To create a student account, see the scholarships available through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, and submit your application, visit occf.org/scholarships.
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March 27 • OLFC X VZDs Oklahoma Lawyers for Children is partnering with VZDs for a brunch and exclusive concert by local artist Adam Aguilar for a Sunday afternoon to remember with brunch bites, signature cocktail, cash bar and live music. Chef Eric Smith of VZDs will put together the menu alongside the musical talent of VZDs Adam Aguilar from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. All proceeds will go toward supporting OLFC’s mission to provide excellent, free legal repre sentation for children in DHS custody. Tickets are available for purchase at the OLFC web site. For more event information or any questions please contact Emily Stensland (estensland@olfc.org).
March 4 • Frist Friday The Paseo Arts and Creativity Center (PACC) is pleased to feature two exhibits in March in Gallery I, a group exhibit by Stu dio Gallery OKC, and in Gallery II, the Paseo Arts Association’s March Show. An open ing reception will be held on Friday, Mar. 4, 69 pm Both exhibits will be on display Tickets are on sale March 4 26 in the Mar. 14 for the 2022 PACC at 3024 Paseo. Maestro’s Ball: Lights, Music, Action! A THEATRE Night on the Red Car pet at the OKC Golf March 24 • and Country Club. Rachmaninoff The Inasmuch Founda The Ball celebrates Mrs. Jane B. Harlow, tion Classics Series beloved friend and concert “Rachmani founder of the noff Festival!” was OKCPhil. postponed in January due to the spike of April 22 • omicron cases. The new date is Mar. 24 at Free Concert The OKC Memorial 8 pm. All tickets Marathon weekend remain valid for this kicks off Friday, Apr.22, rescheduled concert. with a concert featur More details at ing the Josh Abbott okcphil.org. Band. This free con cert in Scissortail Park March 46, 1113 • starts at 6 pm. The ‘Joseph’ Enjoy one of the most Josh Abbott Band takes the stage at 7:30 enduring shows of all time with Poteet The pm with Jason Scott and The High Heat atre’s Joseph and the opening at 6 pm. The Amazing Technicolor 22nd annual Run to Dreamcoat at St. Remember events Luke’s United take place Apr. 2224. Methodist Church for two weekends. Get NETWORKING tickets at stlukesokc. org/arts. March 9 • Social Hour April 22 • OKC Beautiful hosts Maestro’s Ball
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this sustainability social hour every sec ond Wednesday of the month to network and celebrate with those who love the environ ment and Oklahoma City. Each session is centered around net working with those who have a passion for and want to learn more about environ mental stewardship topics. Each sessions features a Q&A with a guest speaker. Wednesday, Mar. 9 the guest is Terry Crag head, founding mem ber of Fertile Ground. Social Hour is at Prairie Artisan Ales, 3 E. 8th St. from 5 – 6:30 pm. Register at okcbeauti ful.com.
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aramount Studios, the Hollywood studio that created Indiana Jones, Titanic, Transformers, and Top Gun, has landed in Oklahoma to create a new television series for their streaming service, Paramount Plus. The series, called The Tulsa King, will be filmed primarily at Prairie Surf Studios in downtown Oklahoma City. Exterior scenes will be filmed in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The Tulsa King tells the story of a New York gangster who moves to Tulsa and joins the criminal underworld after a 25-year prison stint. The gangster will be played by Sylvester Stallone, the Oscar nominated writer and star of Rocky. Stallone is an action hero who has created iconic roles for more than 45 years as an actor. A surprising amount of his performances have spawned sequels, including Rocky Balboa, John Rambo, and Barney Ross in The Expendables. According to the Internet Movie Database, Stallone is one of only six people to be Oscar nominated twice for the same role. His nominations for portraying Rocky Balboa were forty years apart, in 1976 and 2016. The Tulsa King is created by Taylor Sheridan, the Oscar
nominated screenwriter of Hell or High Water, Sicario, and Wind River. More recently, Sheridan has moved into scripted television, creating the megahit series Yellowstone, as well as Mayor of Kingstown and 1883. No one is hotter or more in demand in Hollywood than Taylor Sheridan. The fact that he is bringing his new series here is nothing short of spectacular. Several factors contributed to Paramount and Sheridan choosing to produce their series in Oklahoma. Top of the list was the $30 million film rebate program that recently attracted Reagan, Reservation Dogs, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Oklahoma’s awesome oil and gas industry played a part. But Prairie Surf Studio, with its massive soundstages in downtown Oklahoma City, helped solidify the deal. Prairie Surf was the only studio with soundstages large enough to accommodate all of the different sets that needed to be built for the production. Prairie Surf CEO’s
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Rachel Cannon and Matt Page have been working tirelessly to land a high-profile television series since they opened their studio downtown. They spent months leading renovations to turn the Cox Center event halls and storage spaces into working soundstages. They partnered with local colleges and technology centers to launch education programs to increase the film work force. And, they lobbied, hosted, and educated legislators and elected officials to highlight the benefits of an increased film rebate program. The ultimate goal was to land a high-profile television series. Now they have. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the role that the Oklahoma Film + Music Office has played in leading the growth in the film industry for the past few decades. The OF+MO has launched and administered every rebate program since the beginning. Their professionalism has helped legislators, senators, Lt. Governors, and Governors trust that film programs can be managed ethically and in a manner that benefits the entire state. In turn, our elected officials have become some of the biggest advocates for the Oklahoma film and television industry.
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OKC Restaurant Week helps fight hunger Dine out to fight hunger during the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s inaugural OKC Restaurant Week, March 1-6. Support locally operated establishments who are donating a portion of sales to the Regional Food Bank. OKC Restaurant Week presents a time to celebrate the vibrant local cuisine and make a difference in the fight against hunger. Oklahoma ranks as the fourth hungriest state in the United States with more than 580,000 food insecure Oklahomans. The majority of people served by the Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living on limited incomes and hardworking families struggling to make ends meet. You can help by
dining out during OKC Restaurant Week or you can donate to the Regional Food Bank. Every dollar donated helps provide four meals for Oklahomans living with hunger. By donating YOU are making a difference in the fight against hunger. For every one dollar donated to the Regional Food Bank, 96 cents goes toward programming, food purchases and providing food assistance. "We invite the community to not only dine out for a cause but also support our vibrant restaurant scene," said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. Visit restaurantweekokc.com to learn more. See a list of participating restaurants below.
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usic is a crucial instrument of selfdiscovery and expression. For many high school students, it brings freedom from monotone schedules and the pressure to constantly make progress. The motivation to keep striving in stressful academics can be found through the support of audible and flexible musical accomplishment. Musical festivals and performances provide inspiration for entire communities. In the hopes of once again fostering musical curiosity, the ISAS Fine Arts Festival is reopening in April for several Southwestern schools after
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CASADY COMMUNITY two cacophonous years of cancellations. Abandoning the restrictions of traditional competition, the arts festival provides an opportunity for band and orchestra students to adapt playful solos or form quintets with people they’ve never played with before. Rather than focusing solely on a professional presentation, student musicians engage in self-directed
OK HUMANE From Page 1 percent of women who had companion animals during an abusive relationship reported that their animals were threatened, harmed or killed by their partner. Crow said up to 65 percent of domestic violence survivors said that they delayed leaving a dangerous situation out of fear for their pet.
ELECTRIC From Page 1 Air Public Fleets Grant was identified as a possibility, Mayor Hoffman worked hard with city staff to make sure our application put its best foot forward. “Mayor Hoffman did a
conducting of group sizes and pieces. At Casady, festival preparations bring a liberating spirit of excitement grounded in hard work. This spirit has developed quickly thanks to a preceding wave of accomplishment originating from Casady’s orchestra. After exiting a year of virtual festivals, they welcomed an invitation to perform in person as an Oklahoma Honor Orchestra at OKMEA (Oklahoma Music Educators’ Association). The orchestra rehearsed diligently and students sometimes achieved over five hours of personal practice a day. The beauti-
“We at the Animal Advocacy Program never want the concern about a victim’s pets to be a barrier for them to leave and seek safety from an abuser, which is exactly why our program came to fruition,” Crow said. The program recently opened a structure which has six kennel spaces to house animals immediately. This allows clients to get into safe shelters and out of dangerous situations quickly, without having to wait for secure foster placement for their animals first, Crow said.
great job making the case for the city to receive this application at the ACOG meeting where the decision was made about the grant recipients,” said Pate. “On behalf of the city, we are very appreciative of his efforts.” Hoffman said that this grant helps point Nichols Hills to the future. “I am thrilled we were
fully passionate delivery of pieces like “The Old Boatman” and “Corelli’s 8th Concerto” was evidence to their audience of incredible dedication. Orchestra students arrived back at school feeling proud, inspired, and closer to each other. The positive impact of a single orchestral achievement on these musically inclined students has excited curiosity about the possible enthusiasm that an arts festival can encourage. Whatever the festival may bring, students are eager for an opportunity to embrace their music and drive their art to new excellence.
Last year, the Animal Advocacy Program served 249 people and 518 animals, she said. “We would love to reach more people that may be in need of our services, but may not be aware our program exists,” Crow said. The organization also hopes to communicate with people who would like to help by fostering and providing temporary safe shelter to these affected animals or by donating to the program. For more information, visit okhumane.org/programs/advocacy.
successful in our efforts to gain this funding, as our city takes an important step into the world of fleet and vehicle electrification,” said Mayor Peter Hoffman, Jr. “This grant, coupled with our future 2022 purchases of two electric police cars, will provide us with much needed valuable operating information as we go
forward in this area. Greater electrification represents a key part of our future way of life and this is a significant first step. “I would like to thank Shane Pate, our city staff and ACOG for all their work on this grant,” he said. “They went all in to help make it happen and our city is grateful.”
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Sports Weekly BASKETBALL | 5A, 6A REGIONALS
Panthers, Irish host regional tourneys Six Fridayland basketball teams open the Class 5A and 6A playoffs this weekend with regional tournaments to be staged across the OKC and Tulsa areas. PC North hosts a boys 6A West regional, opening against Yukon this Friday at 8 p.m. The first game is Norman North against Lawton at 6:30 p.m. The winners are set to face off at 7 p.m. Saturday in the final. Deer Creek tips off its postseason against Mustang at 6:30 p.m. Friday in a 6A West
regional at Moore. A win puts the Antlers in the regional final against the Moore-U.S. Grant winner at 7 p.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, McGuinness also hosts a 5A East regional against Durant at 8 p.m. Friday. Tulsa-Rogers and Grove face off in the opener at 6:30 p.m. Winners also battle for the regional title at 7 p.m. Saturday at McGuinness. In the girls’ bracket, all three Fridayland teams hit the road Thursday for their
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regional tournaments. PC North took on Ponca City in a 6A East regional at Sand Springs, while Deer Creek faced off against Edmond Memorial in a 6A West regional at Mustang. With a win, the Panthers advance to the regional final at 2 p.m. Saturday against the Sand Springs-Muskogee winner. The Antlers could move on to the final against the ChoctawU.S. Grant winner, also at 2 p.m. Saturday. McGuinness battled
Piedmont at a 5A East regional in El Reno for a spot in the final Saturday at 2 p.m. against the El Reno-Lawton Eisenhower winner. ANTLERS DOWN STILLWATER Keyed by three players in double figures, the Deer Creek boys cruised to a 74-51 win against Stillwater last Friday. Max Hamra paced the Antlers (11-11) with 24 points. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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PC North’s Zander Baker (14) pushes the ball upcourt during the Panthers’ 63-49 win over Choctaw in last Friday’s regular-season finale.
BASKETBALL | 4A REGIONALS
Chargers staying home for 4A regional As the playoffs move to the next round, both Heritage Hall basketball teams are slated to host a Class 4A regional tournament this weekend. The Charger boys entertained Plainvew in an Area 4 winners bracket contest, while the Charger girls took on Dickson in a consolation game.
Harding Charter Prep also competed at the Heritage Hall regional last Thursday, with the girls taking on Plainview and the boys battling Dickson. In Area III, both Crossings Christian squads advanced to a regional at Cushing where they played in winners bracket games against Mudrow. The Mount St. Mary boys traveled to Byng for their regional opener against Broken Bow. The Rocket girls opened Thursday in a consolation contest with Broken Bow. Both John Marshall squads, however,
opened regional play in the consolation bracket on Thursday in McLoud. The Lady Bears took on host McLoud, while the Bears battled Bethany. DISTRICT RESULTS Chargers run over Eagles: The Heritage Hall boys cruised to a district championship with a 78-42 win over Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep last Saturday night. Sebastian Perry paced the Chargers (14-6) with 14 points. C.J. Smith scored 12 points and Orie Walker chipped in 10 points. The Charger
girls (6-14) suffered a 45-38 loss to the Eagles, behind 12 points from Marly Moore and nine from Reagan Fowler. Knights crush Cushing: Crossings Christian opened its first postseason in 4A with a dominating 81-36 victory at Cushing on Friday. Four players scored in double figures for the Knights (15-6), led by Reid Lovelace with 21 points, followed by Cam Parker with 16 points, Cal Furnish with 13 points and Evan Crotts with 12 points. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Cristo Rey honors ‘founding’ seniors
Earlier this month, Cristo Rey honored nine seniors who represent the “Founding Class” of the school which opened four years ago. They include Adrian Munoz (team captain), Zion Denmark-Mason (team captain), Enrique Gallegos, Bryan Heredia, Reid Tilton, Andy Ballina, Raul Martinez, Sophia Hoang and Lexi Miranda. Standing in the center is coach Pam Swanson. Following Senior Night, the Royal girls posted a 24-22 win over the Stillwater Spartans home school team, while the boys lost 59-58 to Mid-Moore Christian. KeiShon Graim scored 26 points and Adrian Munoz added 16 points for the Royals.
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SWIMMING | IRISH’S WHITBECK, CHARGERS’ FLYNN AND BEESON ALSO CLAIM TITLES
Irish’s Lewis swims to 2 more gold medals It was a good day at the pool for four Fridayland swimmers, especially McGuinness’ Macy Lewis and Heritage Hall’s Owen Flynn, as they claimed state championships last weekend at Edmond Schools Aquatic Center.
The sophomore cruised to an almost 31/2 second victory in the 100-yard butterfly in 56.30 seconds, and touched the wall in 2 minutes, 9.11 seconds ahead of teammate Victoria Whitbeck for a gold medal in the 200 individual medley (IM).
Mount St. Mary’s Keegan Lassiter competes in the 100-yard butterfly at the Class 5A state swimming championships last weekend in Edmond.
In the team standings, the Irish girls finished third followed by the Heritage Hall girls and McGuinness boys in sixth place. Lewis remained undefeated at the Class 5A state meet with another pair of gold medals.
Lewis also claimed state titles last year in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. Flynn, meanwhile, ended his career at Heritage Hall as a 4time state champion in the 200 IM. The senior bested the field by less than a second to win
the 200 IM in 1:58.32 and also came less than a quarter-second from a second gold medal in the 100 breaststroke to take second in 59.02 seconds. Along with her runner-up finish in the 200 IM, McGuinness’ Whitbeck earned a gold medal of her own in the 500 freestyle in posting a 5-second win in 5:19.40. Heritage Hall’s Dylan Beeson rounded out the quartet with a 1-second win against McGuinness’ Allie Lewis in the 100 freestyle. Beeson finished in 53.20 seconds compared to 54.18 seconds for Lewis. Beeson came just 0.15 seconds from a win in the 50 freestyle completing the race in 24.58 seconds just ahead of Allie Lewis for second place. Macy Lewis, Whitbeck and Allie Lewis teamed up with Lilianna Gavula to earn a pair of relay gold medals, winning the 200 freestyle in 1:42.60 and the 400 freestyle in 3:44.59. Two other Fridayland swimmers won
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McGuinness’ Macy Lewis swims her freestyle leg in the 200-yard individual medley event at the Class 5A state championships. Lewis won gold in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly in the meet at Edmond Schools Aquatic Center.
silver medals at the 5A state meet. Mount St. Mary’s Keegan Lassiter took second in both the 200 freestyle (1:47.61) and 100 butterfly (54.06). Heritage Hall’s Gracie Shapard collected a runner-up finish in the 100 backstroke (59.93 seconds) and came in fourth in the 50 freestyle. Shapard and Beeson joined with Addy Toll and Whitney Goodman to claim second in the
200 medley relay and third in the 400 freestyle relay. Additional local swimmers to finish inside the top 8 include: Sydney Brown, MSM, fourth, 500 freestyle, and sixth, 200 freestyle; Jacob Moad, BM, fifth, 100 freestyle and seventh, 100 backstroke; Kaitlyn Simmons, Harding Prep, seventh, 500 freestyle and eighth, 100 freestyle; Max Bunnag, seventh, 100 breast-
stroke; and, A. Toll, eighth, 100 backstroke. In addition, the Irish boys finished fifth in the 200 medley relay (J. Moad, M. Bunnag, David Hernandez, Henry Ison), sixth in the 200 freestyle relay (M. Bunnag, Alexander Parent, Nicholas Shoeffler, Ison) and sixth in the 400 freestyle relay (D. Hernandez, N. Schoeffler, H. Ison, J. Moad). Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
WRESTLING ROUNDUP
Chargers qualify 5 for state
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Heritage Hall’s K.J. Evans (top) secured a chance at another state title after finishing first at 152 pounds in the Class 4A regional wrestling tournament in Clinton.
Seven Fridayland wrestlers earned spots in the state wrestling tournament, led by Heritage Hall with five qualifiers, this Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. Three Chargers won regional titles last Saturday in the Class 4A tournament at Clinton and are among the favorites to claim state championships.
Previous state champions K.J. Evans and E.J. Beloncik secured first-place finishes at 152 and 160 pounds, respectively, while Gannon Allen took the regional crown at 172 pounds. Davis Park claimed second place at 138 pounds and Peyton Park was fourth at 106 pounds. In 6A, two Deer
Creek wrestlers qualified for state. Jake Sexton paced the duo with a secondplace finish at 285 pounds, with Carl Carroll taking fourth at 170 pounds. Justin Pham and Carter Erickson finished sixth at 138 and 220 pounds, respectively, and will serve as alternates for the 6A tournament.
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PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 18, 2022; Friday, February 25, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No: PB-2021-479 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF CHARLES K. LOFTUS, ) DECEASED. ) ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL REPORT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE COMES NOW, Cynthia M. Keenan, Personal Representative of the Estate of Charles K. Loftus, and presents a Final Report and Petition for Distribution and Discharge (the “Petition”) and requests a hearing on the Petition. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said Petition be and is hereby set for hearing on the 23 day of February, 2022, at 9:00 am in the Oklahoma County District Courthouse, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma before the Honorable Judge Kirby. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice thereof be given by mailing a copy of the Notice of Hearing Petition to all of the heirs-at-law, devisees, and legatees of the decedent as required by law. RICHARD W. KIRBY JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By: /s/illegible signature Deputy APPROVED: /s/ Aaron Gwartney Aaron D. Gwartney, OBA #17229 Aaron@GwartneyLawGroup.com Direct Phone: (405)249-3374 The Gwartney Law Group, PLLC 16312 Muirfield Place Edmond, OK 73013 Attorneys for Personal Representative
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of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 24 day of March, 2022 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/ Jamie Houston Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 25, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Application of Trang Duong as next of friend of (child) Francesca Rosaleen Friedman to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Trang Duong, as next of friend of Francesca Rosaleen Friedman has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Francesca Rosaleen Friedman to (b) Francesca Duong Friedman; 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 24 day of March, 2022 at 11:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 25, 2022)
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Cecilia Sanders has petitioned to change his/her name to Cecilia Stopp. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 24 day of March, 2022, before Judge Timmons 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/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, February 25, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-313
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jessica Anne Gillian Bain Zaborowski has petitioned to change his/her name to Jessica Bain Zaborowski. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 25 day of March, 2022, before Judge Stinson in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jessica Bain Zaborowski, as next of friend of Thomas Rodney Anthony Bain has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Thomas Rodney Anthony Bain to (b) Thomas Bain Zaborowski; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Stinson
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Inaugural Route 66 Road Fest this June Oklahoma City and Tulsa are first in line to celebrate the Mother Road’s approaching centennial year with the inaugural AAA Route 66 Road Fest this June. Tickets are on sale at route66roadfest.com. The Road Fest is a weeklong celebration of the highway’s history and the event will kick off a five-year countdown to the 2026 centennial to be observed in cities across the country and draw visitors from around the world. Oklahoma’s nine-day event will be held June 18-19 at the Bennett Event Center at OKC Fairgrounds, then open in Tulsa’s SageNet Center at Expo Square on June 25-26. There will be exhibits, classic cars, activities, food, and live music. “Tulsa entrepreneur Cyrus Avery is known as the ‘Father of Route 66’ and the historic highway crosses more miles
in Oklahoma than any other state,” said Jared Peterson, president of AAA Oklahoma. “So, what better place to start the centennial celebration than the Sooner State?” Advance daily admission tickets can be purchased online at $20 for adults 18+ and $10 for 12-17-year-olds and $5 for children 5-11. Children under 5 are free. Visitors can explore Route 66 through the decades by touring interactive exhibits that include artifacts, history, photos, fashion, automobiles and iconic brands that came of age on the Mother Road. The Route 66 Journey exhibit will begin with antique vehicles from the 1920s and take participants into the Future of Mobility which will include a self-driving shuttle and hightech drones. There also will be a classic car show, vendor booths and family activi-
ties that include virtual reality experiences, a remote-control car track, a pinewood derby competition and a Route 66 mini golf course featuring famous landmarks from the historic highway. Like any great festival, there will be plenty of food as well as live music from local and regional bands throughout the event. “The Route 66 Road Fest will be as memorable as the historic highway itself and it is destined to be a summer highlight for visitors across the state and the country,” Peterson said. In addition to tickets, Classic Car enthusiasts can sign up for the Road Fest Cars and Coffee event on the website. There also are a variety of booth spaces available for vendors at route66roadfest.com or get more details by sending an email to: ronda. adkisson@route66roadfest.com.
Free concert kicks off Marathon weekend The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon weekend kicks off Friday, April 22, with a concert featuring the Josh Abbott Band. This family friendly, free concert in Scissortail Park starts at 6 pm. The Josh Abbott Band takes the stage at 7:30 pm with Jason Scott and The High Heat opening at 6 pm. The 22nd annual Run to Remember events take place April 22-24 with something for everyone, all weekend long. “The entire Oklahoma City community steps up to make the Memorial Marathon a Run to Remember,” said Kari Watkins, Race Director. “This kickoff concert is our thank you to the runners, volunteers, Marathon partners and the community.” A staple in the Texas music scene since forming in 2006, the Josh Abbott Band have weathered many storms
together. According to the band, their 2021 album, The Highway Kind, is the product of years long friendships and growth. The Friday night concert, and Finish Line Festival are presented by Continental Resources. This race marks the tenth year Continental has partnered with the Memorial Marathon. Special thanks to Graham Colton and Brian Bogert for producing the concert for the OKC Memorial Marathon. “The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is continually finding new ways to unify our community. The addition of a free, family friendly concert before the races, adds another opportunity in this amazing weekend for our city,” said Graham Colton and Brian Bogert, Co-Chairs of the Memorial Marathon Concert, and Partners in The Social Order.
The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family By Ron Howard and Clint Howard Malcolm Gladwell says, “I have read dozens of Hollywood memoirs. But The Boys stands alone…a fascinating story of a good life ln show business.” What a family. What a story. What a delightful read, the insight into the ways of Who’s Who of Hollywood, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Harrison Ford, Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Shirley Jones and of course, the boys. No wonder the books are flying off the shelves One of the first things learned about the family is that their REAL last name was BECKENHOLDT when they lived and worked a family farm down the road from Duncan, Oklahoma where Rance and Jean Beckenholdt earned a living as dirt
farmers. Jean called themselves ‘Sophisticated Hicks’ as their interests extended from the performing arts, to Little League, ‘rassling’ in the living room and other ‘biddness’ while Ron and Clint grew up. The young couple had stars in their eyes about acting, and they escaped to New York and soon normal growing up found them on the road to California where the boys were early on seasoned with acting roles for Ron (soon to be recognizable as “Opie” in Andy Griffith fame) and his brother Clint, who began his acting career at age three. Theirs was not the life of immediate fame, and after changing Beckenholdt to Howard, they actually had a normal life as much as growing up in Hollywood could be normal while living among the greats. Their lives were early touched with ambition in acting but their stories include bullying in school, protective parents, what to do when the jobs stop calling. The memoirs are funny, surprising and heartwarming stories along with snippets from lives of the world
of filmmakers and actors. Ron set his heart on directing very early and the road to his directorial debut included the Music Man and continued with The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days with the Fonz, a good mixture between his passion and a very normal life. Both Clint and Ron flourished in films, and the boys remained full of adventure and camaraderie for the duration. Their lives were lived during their formative years with loving family and friends. The story is entertaining and funny and includes wonderful pictures for all of us to see as we think of The Boys. Those boys enjoyed all the make believe and excitement plus developing integrity, honesty and love of family and friends over the 48 years the book covers. Fame sometimes ruins child actors, but The Boys is living proof that good things can happen to people lucky enough to live in Oklahoma before their dreams and values take them to the big screen of life. Thanks to Full Circle Book Store for sharing these books with Friday readers.
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OPINION O UR S TAND “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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Events, performances getting back to normal
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fter more than a year with nothing on the calendar and events being postponed, we seem to be well on our way back to normal. Poteet Theatre reopening Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be presented by Poteet Theatre at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church opening on March 4. One of the most enduring shows of all time at Poteet Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, his eleven broth-
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ers, and the coat of many colors. Performances are March 4-6 and March 11-13. Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for kids 12 and under. Purchase tickets at stlukesokc.org/arts. ••• OCU Awards of Excellence Janie Axton is chairing the 2022 Awards of Excellence comittee, and looking forward to celebrating this year's honorees: Kathy Brown| Kirkpatrick-Petree Music and Performing Arts Society Award. Barbara Thompson| Dulaney-Browne Library Society Award. Jamie Farha| Norick-Hulsey Gallery Society Award. Teresa Rose| Oklahoma City University Distinguished Philanthropist Award.
Hosting the Honoree Reception on Wednesday, April 13, will be by President Emeritus and Mrs. Tom McDaniel at their home on Grand Circle. The Awards of Excellence luncheon will be Wednesday, April 20 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. ••• Boy Scout Award David Thompson will be honored at the Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America dinner on March 29. David will be presented the E.C. Joullian Distinguished Citizen award at the dinner in the Skirvin Hilton ••• Russia and Ukraine As I write this social column on what is supposed to be the editorial page, the U.S. and U.K. are busy slapping sanctions on Russia. Vladimir Putin appears unfazed and is starting to remind me more and more of Adolph Hitler. Putin wants to take over European countries and has amassed the troops to do so. He is powerhungry and reckless. It is impossible right now to know what will stop Putin.
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Heritage Hall Kindness Club officers Jessica Leite, Willow Grimmett, Campbell Leiterman, and Gary Smith prepare for the 100 Random Acts of Kindness Challenge.
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uring the week of Feb. 14-18, Heritage Hall’s Upper School Kindness Club sponsored Kindness Week. The daily slate of activities sought to encourage and promote inclusivity, normalize random acts of kindness, and reinforce a sense of community throughout the school. To ensure kindness touched every student, the week’s activities began with a Kindness Boomerang; a T-shirt was circulated among
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HALL HAPPENINGS the four different classes for each student to sign, then pass on to a classmate along with a compliment. Kindness Bingo cards with random acts of kindness to complete throughout the week, such as invit-
ing someone new to sit at a table during lunch, were also distributed to students. On Thursday, the student body celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Day by participating in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge. After spinning the rainbow spinner, students chose a corresponding colored heart with a random act of kindness to complete. Impressively, all 100 random acts of kindness were complet-
ed in under an hour. The Kindness Club distributed flowers with personalized or random messages from classmates to conclude the week. Senior Campbell Leiterman, Kindness Club president, encouraged classmates to keep the “Forever Flowers” as a reminder to continue spreading kindness after the week’s end. Stay up-to-date with Kindness Club on Instagram, @hhkindnessclub.
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Peter Dolese to retire, Susan Webb joins Parent Promise A
rts Council OKC Executive Director Peter Dolese has announced that he plans to retire at the end of 2022, but will remain in a consulting role until mid-2023. Succession planning is one of the most important tasks the board of any nonprofit will undertake, and under the leadership of Brian Alford, ACOKC is taking a thoughtful approach. “We appreciate Peter’s thoughtfulness in letting the organization know in advance of his desire to retire as the leader of the Arts Council,” Alford said. “We are grateful for his leadership through the years and admire his passion for the arts and how he and the staff channeled that passion to successfully navigate the pandemic. “He will leave us with an amazing staff, a stable budget, a strong brand and a very bright future.” The plan is for Peter to continue to lead ACOKC through 2022. He then is set to consult for part of 2023. During 2022, the search for the next executive director happens, that person is to be hired and then be able to enjoy the benefit of working with Peter for the first months of his or her tenure. “The Arts Council began its strategic planning process in
November and I felt it was important for me to provide the board and staff with ample notice of my plans to ensure a smooth transition and maintain our momentum,” Dolese said. “Succession planning is vitally important to any organization, but it is especially important for non-profits like ours. “We produce largescale events throughout the year, as well as several ongoing community-based programs. To ensure the continued success of these programs, we must have ample time for leadership transition.” After 13 years as executive director and some 40 years spent as a volunteer and staff member at ACOKC, Peter’s love of the arts and the thousands of volunteers who bring them to life in Oklahoma City has only grown. He said regularly connecting people in the community with the arts, especially downtown, is a passion. He launched Art Moves in 2011 to showcase artists in downtown venues each weekday. Under his leadership, Festival of the Arts, which began
in 1967, has grown exponentially, attracting more than 750,000 people each year to downtown. “My focus will continue to be on the opportunities ahead to advance the arts in our community and further strengthen that foundation, which is the basis for our existence,” Dolese said. “I am so proud of our staff and our board — both are bound by a shared belief in the enriching qualities of the arts. In Oklahoma City, the arts are indeed alive and well, and we must continue to foster that creativity.” • Parent Promise/Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma welcomes Susan Webb, a local nonprofit professional to the organization as the external relations director. The mission of Parent Promise is to strengthen Oklahoma families and prevent child abuse and neglect through home-based parent education and support programs. Prior to joining Parent Promise, Webb was the director of marketing and public relations at the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Founda-
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tion for nearly seven years, where she was responsible for modernizing the organization’s marketing approach. In addition, she oversaw customer service and engagement while managing the external messaging through a variety of leadership transitions. She also previously worked with the Oklahoma Energy Resource Board, the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (now The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma) and managed her own public relations company. “We are very excited to have Susan join our team,” said Sherry Fair, executive director of Parent Promise. “In her work at the Philharmonic her contributions helped to increase ticket sales and lift up the image of the orchestra. “We look forward to her talents and energy being used to lift up families in Oklahoma County that need help in creating a safe, loving and nurturing home environment for their children.” Parent Promise has been delivering home visiting services that support the parents of children from ages 012, since 1988 and has been expanding through the years. Services help parents create safe, loving and nurturing home environments for their children, and helps them prepare their child to enter school ready to
learn. Parent Promise also supports the entire family by helping parents improve such things as their employment and educational status. The organization is committed to raising healthy and resilient children, Fair said. In her new position, Webb is responsible for educating the community about the organization’s child abuse prevention programs, securing funding to support the mission and plan events to increase awareness of the benefits home visiting brings to families and the community. “I thrive on using the skills and abilities I have developed to bring about a positive impact on my corner of the world, and there is no greater challenge facing our state than to provide essential human services which support the health and safety of our children, youth and their families,” Webb said. “By joining the superb team at Parent Promise, we can continue the fight to improve the lives of families while improving the outcomes for Oklahoma’s children.”
OCSW seeks Hall of Fame nominations The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) is seeking nominations
for 2022 inductees to the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame. The deadline to nominate an individual is Friday, March 4 (postmarked by Monday, March 7). The event is set for Friday, April 29, at the Omni Hotel and Resort in downtown Oklahoma City. “There are many outstanding Oklahoma women who are improving the lives of other women, families and children and deserve to be recognized for their efforts,” said Carol Hefner, chairman of the 2022 Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and a commissioner for the OCSW. “It is important to honor women in a permanent manner to inspire and encourage today’s young women and girls to pursue their dreams through today’s role models,” said OCSW Chairman Victoria Woods. “We want to spotlight women in Oklahoma making strides in their industries and communities, ultimately helping to elevate the status of women and girls around them.” To be eligible for the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, nominees must live in Oklahoma or be a former resident of Oklahoma. As a guide for choosing a woman to nominate, consider the following questions: ● What enduring contributions has she made? ● How has she positively elevated the status of women and girls? ● Has she helped open new frontiers for women and society in general? ● Is the community/ state/nation or world better for the contributions of the nominee? ● Are people in general better because of the accomplishments of See OCWSW, Page 13
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the nominee? ● Are women in the state, region, United States and/or world better because of her work? Has their status improved, or opportunities increased because of the contributions of the nominee? ● Is her profession or field better because of the contributions of the nominee? ● Various categories of disciplines, professions or fields may include but are not limited to: Arts, Business, Community Service, Public Service and Sciences. Current commissioners of the OCSW are not eligible. “To be named to the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame is the highest honor for Oklahoma women,” Hefner said. “Proceeds from the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony will establish a permanent Women’s Hall of Fame exhibit. Your participation in nominations and sponsorships will play an integral part in making this 20-year dream a reality!” The 2022 inductees are to be added to the current 134 women who have been inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame since 1983, after being established in 1982 by then Gov. George Nigh. “The ceremony will include the presentation of the Guardian Award to an Oklahoma elected official and the Kate Barnard award to a woman who exemplifies excellence in public service,” Wood said. “We look forward to honoring these state officials, as well as welcoming multiple elected and appointed state officials at the event. “It will be a special time to celebrate Oklahomans making a difference in the lives of women!” Nomination forms may be obtained by contacting OCSW at ocswadmin@omes.ok.gov or (405) 401-6970. The nomination form and list of former honorees are available at ok.gov/ocsw. The nomination form and supporting materials should be mailed to: Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Attention Kitti Asberry Will Rogers Building, 2401 N. Lincoln Blvd, Suite E1 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Nominations may also be submitted electronically to ocswadmin@omes.ok.gov.
of their efforts foster community pride and contribute to the character and economic viability of the entire metropolitan area.” Receiving the Mayor’s Award is 84 Hospitality Group, for their efforts volunteering in the community and championing more sustainable business practices. During 2020 and 2021, staff members of 84 Hospitality teamed up to do a series of litter clean ups in Oklahoma City. Recognizing the impact of singleuse plastics and styrofoam products, they evaluated their business practices to identify ways in which they could reduce their impact on the environment. The President’s Special Recognition Award honoree is the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Tree Canopy Assessment, made possible by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, Oklahoma City Community Foundation and Oklahoma Forestry Services. The project provided data for managing central Oklahoma’s urban forest, with a comprehensive study of the tree canopy of 536 square miles of the metropolitan area. Cox Communications is the recipient of the Aubrey McClendon Corporate Award for their Cox Conserves program. This program, launched in 2007, has the following core goals: send zero waste to landfill by 2024, and to be carbon and water neutral by 2034. They are progressing on these goals by focusing on alternative energy, community engagement, employee engagement, energy conserva-
OKC Mayor David Holt speaks at the 36th Annual Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon in March 2021.
tion, waste diversion and recycling, and water conservation. Robbie Kienzle, City of Oklahoma City’s Arts Liaison, is the Pendleton Woods Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. With a decades-long career in municipal planning and public art and cultural affairs, she has brought to life many of the public art enhancements that beautify Oklahoma City. Two separate organizations are receiving Community Spirit awards: the Metro Park Neighborhood Association and Lillian Timber Farms. The Metro Park Neighborhood Association has mobilized to connect neighbors in their district while beautifying their corner of the city. Through median beautification and litter cleanups, they have improved their shared spaces, while bringing neighbors together. Lillian Timber Farms is a nonprofit organization that is creating community through teaching and learning sustainable farming practices. They were founded as a response to food insecurity in northeast Oklahoma City, and with a team of volunteers, have built and sustained several community gardens. The Volunteer Spirit Award is recognizing Donnie Wilson this year. OKC Beautiful was
first introduced to Donnie when he was recognized by KFOR’s Pay it 4Ward series for his consistent litter clean ups in the 39th Street District. He frequently volunteers his time beautifying the district and keeping it clear from litter. Restore OKC is the recipient of the Visionary Award. The organization is bridging relationships of reconciliation for restorative justice by serving the physical, social, emotional, educational and economic needs of neighbors in northeast Oklahoma City. They are doing this through initiatives for education, housing, job training and farming. Terri Cooper, active volunteer in the Oklahoma City area, is serving as the honorary chair of the Distinguished Service Awards this year. “I am honored to serve as the Distinguished Service Awards event chair,” Cooper said. “What the honorees have accomplished is inspiring. It is the dedication and vision of groups like these that are making a difference in our great community.” To learn more about these honorees of the 27th Annual Distinguished Service Awards and purchase tickets, you can visit okcbeautiful.com/luncheon.
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