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Sister Betty Kehoe, CND, center, receives the Green Tie Ambassador Award from Catholic Charities Archdiocese of OKC Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and Executive Director Patrick Raglow. Infectious Diseases Consultants of OKC received the Mosaic Award. Pages 2 & 3
It’s cake and champagne time! Christopher Lloyd, Nicole Whitehead, Phi Nguyen, Erik Salazar and Ashley Weems celebrate Erik’s 40th birthday in a traditional way. Page 4
Fashion Editor Jennifer Clark helps you Shop the Look with styles from CK & Co., Pearl by Lela Rose, Krista Anne’s and Women’s Health Boutique. Page 14
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 40 • One Section • 16 pages • March 11, 2022
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INTEGRIS’ $200-million heart and ICU expansion project is being built in response to a dire need for intensive care in Oklahoma.
INTEGRIS breaks ground on $200-mil expansion By Rose Lane Editor INTEGRIS Health has broken ground on a $200-million heart and ICU expansion project at the Oklahoma City INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, which is expected to be complete in 2024. The new state-of-the art facility is being built in response to a dire need for intensive care in Oklahoma. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Oklahoma. In fact, more Oklahomans die of cardiovascular disease than any other state in the nation. That may be the current reality, but it does not have to be the destiny, Timothy Pehrson, INTEGRIS Health president and
chief executive officer, said. “This new Heart and ICU Hospital at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center will not only give our community access to the best, leading-edge therapies available anywhere in the world but will also provide the most advanced setting for talented nurses and physicians to care for Oklahomans in their greatest times of need,” he said. “INTEGRIS Health has long been the leader in cardiac and critical care medicine. We were the first in the state, and in some instances the country, to offer a variety of advanced procedures and technologies.” The current heart and ICU expansion project is just one more example of the same
relentless pioneering spirit, Jeffrey Sparling, M.D., the director of Noble Cardiovascular Laboratories at INTEGRIS Heart Hospital, said. “INTEGRIS Health has invested in the future of cardiac care for the state of Oklahoma and the region with the commitment to build this state of the art facility,” he said. “It is the physical equivalent of the type of care that INTEGRIS Health cardiologists, intensivists and surgeons have always provided, which is cutting-edge and unavailable any place else in Oklahoma.” At INTEGRIS Health, Oklahomans already have access to the best, leading-edge See INTEGRIS, Page 5
Allied Arts is presenting “GLOW” to commemorate 50 years of growth and support for the arts community. The art installation, fully underwritten by the Inasmuch Foundation, features two largescale works, “Oscillation” and “Passage.” The installation is on exhibit through April 10. Guests who visit the park enjoy a whimsical and immersive experience as they interact with the lights and sounds of each piece. In addition to the installation, Allied Arts has announced plans for “Catch the Glow,” a community thank you celebration at Scissortail Park on the evening of April 8. The event is to be free and open to all ages, featuring a hot air balloon night glow, synchronized drone light show, glow-in-the-dark art from local artists, live performances, food trucks and more. “Our goal is to bring something unique and accessible for everyone, and to spark joy in the community after what has been a challenging time due to the pandemic,” said Allied Arts President/CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner. “We have been planning to host a 50th anniversary celebration since last year, but decided to postpone until this spring to ensure everyone See GLOW, Page 14
UW raises $17.85 mil Led by campaign Co-Chairmen David and Aimee Harlow, the United Way of Central Oklahoma announced its 2021 fundraising campaign campaign raised a grand total of $17,842,243 in contributions from more than 19,000 generous donors and 600 workplace campaigns to support health and human service programs throughout central Oklahoma. The accomplishment is set to be celebrated during the United Way’s annual Snowflake Gala set for Monday, April 4.
Habitat house dedicated to Bob Gilliland
Bob and Habitat for Humanity Chairman and CEO Ann Felton Gilliland and Senator James Lankford celebrate Habitat’s 1,000th build in Legacy Estates in 2020.
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) celebrated the completion of its Stephen Florentz Legacy Estates addition in northwest Oklahoma City last month at a home dedication for Habitat homeowner and single mother of three, Ana Villalobos. The home was built in memory of Robert “Bob” Gilliland, Jr., who served as the nonprofit’s attorney and
OKCPHIL recording set for release soon By Mark Beutler OKCPHIL Director of Marketing and PR Classical music aficionados can soon be able to listen to their Oklahoma City Philharmonic on a brand new recording to be released by Naxos Records. Naxos is the international record label for classical music. The company was in town last weekend completing the second phase of the project. “A couple of years ago, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic commissioned American composer Jonathan Leshnoff to compose a work for the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing,” said Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate. “The first piece, ‘Of Thee I Sing,’ premiered in early 2020, and last weekend we debuted the second part, his See PHIL, Page 5
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is the late husband of Central Oklahoma Habitat Chairman and CEO Ann Felton Gilliland. The all-Habitat, 146-home development took seven years to finish and includes a gazebo, park, and walking trails. “From purchasing the land to putting in the infrastructure and building See HOUSE, Page 16
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Catching up at one of the first in-person events in awhile are, from left: Cindy and Senator James Lankford, Rob and Suzanne Reynolds and Green Tie Co-Chairmen David and Shannon Hill and Jennifer and Brian Maxwell.
The Green Tie Gala celebrated and helped to sustain the work of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for women and children facing homelessness.
Above: Former Oklahoma governors and first ladies came out to support the mission of Catholic Charities. From left, Frank and Cathy Keating and Rhonda and David Walters. At left: Mark and Debbie Engel and Marjie and Ralph Shadid check out one of the silent auction items — a custom 1960 truck bed trailer all set for tailgating.
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At right: Anita Crites and Lonnie Green.
Above: County Commissioner Kevin Calvey and his wife Toni. At right: Lexi Skaggs and Chris Cowder.
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All decked out in their best green for the Green Tie Gala are: Rachel and Robin Moss (far left); Deborah and Scott Senner (at left); and Molly and Chris Fuhrman.
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Friday Society
Erik turns 40! Erik Salazar celebrated his 40th birthday and his husband, Christopher Lloyd, threw him a bash at Cosabella Kitchen. At left: Christopher and Erik. Below, from left: Robert Norris, Heather Norris, Phi Nguyen, Tyler Whitehead, Nicole Whitehead and Ashley Weems. Guests were instructed to wear black and white and told that the birthday boy would be in a “special” color that turned out to be gold.
Clay and Holly Healey, Christopher Lloyd, Elizabeth Farabee, Erik Salazar and Jared Hutchinson.
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INTEGRIS From Page 1 therapies available anywhere in the world, Pehrson said. INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center is the only center in Oklahoma to offer a full spectrum of advanced cardiac care support to include ECMO, LVAD, total artificial heart and transplantation. “We are the only health care system in the state that can offer Oklahomans all of these options,” Pehrson said. The expansion is intended to continue to attract and retain the most talented physicians and surgeons in the country and enable INTEGRIS to provide the latest and greatest
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technologies to countless Oklahomans. “This new facility will be a wonderful enhancement to our ability to provide the highest level cardiovascular care for our fellow Oklahomans both now and for years to come,” said Douglas Horstmanshof, M.D., the co-director of INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. The expansion is planned to consist of a new 209,000 square foot building, including 64 ICU beds, multiple cardiac catherization labs, cardiovascular operating rooms, hybrid operating rooms, electrophysiology heart labs and convenient cardiac diagnostic testing areas. The new space is
From left: Skip Leonard, Joey Sager, Robert Kellogg, Jordan Cash, Jeffrey Sparling, M.D., Georgianne Snowden, M.D., Timothy Pehrson, Chris Turner, Douglas Hortsmanshof, M.D., Nico Gomez and Karla Marshall help break the ground on the INTEGRIS expansion.
designed with the patient in mind, making navigating the hospital and clinics as easy as it has been in one convenient location. INTEGRIS Health is partnering with the community on this
endeavor, kicking off a capital campaign. “We are committed in partnering with communities to help improve the health of Oklahomans,” said Skip Leonard, vice president of the INTE-
Firsts for INTEGRIS over the years 1963 — First open-heart surgery in Oklahoma. 1975 —First adult burn care center in the state. 1985 — First human-tohuman heart transplant performed in Oklahoma. 1987 —First heart-lung transplant in Oklahoma. 1987 — First implanted left ventricular assist device in Oklahoma. 1995 — The nation’s first
in-situ split liver transplant. 2007 — First in the state to implement the TandemHeart. 2010 — First in Oklahoma and second in the nation to implant a Total Artificial Heart. 2014 — First in nation to implant HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist Device. 2014 — First specialized program in state solely devoted to offering ECMO to adults.
2015 — First in the state to implant the Nanostim leadless pacemaker. 2015 — First in Oklahoma to offer Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implant. 2016 — INTEGRIS Heart Hospital implants first-of-itskind naturally dissolving heart stent. 2016 — First in Oklahoma to Implant EDWAR INTUITY Elite Heart Valve.
OKC Philharmonic Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, left, welcomes guest soloist Noah Bendix-Balgley to the Classics Series concert.
PHIL From Page 1 ‘Violin Concerto.’” Renowned violinist and the First Concertmaster for the Berlin Philharmonic Noah Bendix-Balgley was the guest soloist at the Classics “Mahler’s 1st Symphony” at Civic Center Music Hall. “It was so exciting to welcome Noah to perform with us the Leshnoff Violin Concerto,” Mickelthwate added. “His performance was amazing and I hope our Philharmonic friends enjoyed it. Naxos recorded the entire performance and once the project is finished later this spring, it will be released and become a part of history for the ages.” The third piece, “Elegy,” will be recorded in May as part of the OKCPHIL collaboration with the Jewish Federation. On Saturday, Philharmonic guests also saw a show of unity, standing with the people of Ukraine. Following the National Anthem, OKCPHIL Board President Brent Hart walked on stage. “Your Oklahoma City Philharmonic exists to provide joy and inspiration to our community through orchestral music,” Hart said. “But today we have to acknowledge the chaos in other corners of our world. “Music has a unique power to heal, unify and break down barriers,” he continued. “As we collectively experience tonight’s performance, let’s remember all
the innocent people affected by the War in Ukraine and hope for a quick return of harmony and peace. Now, we invite you to stand as we perform the Ukrainian National Anthem.” Thunderous applause filled the Thelma Gaylord Theatre, as Philharmonic guests displayed an unequivocal show of unity.
“Oklahoma City knows all too well the horrors resulting from acts of violence,” said OKCPHIL Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev. “We simply felt it was our duty to not only acknowledge the sadness in Ukraine, but to collectively come together in a show of unity. I think we did that.”
GRIS Health Foundation. “This world-class heart and ICU expansion will give extraordinary care and provide all Oklahomans
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CALENDAR OKCPHIL March 1819 • Ballroom with a Twist If you can’t get your fill of Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance – here they are, all in one night of fun. Featuring expert performers with a sen sational program rang ing from Rhumba to Salsa to Hip Hop. This evening of music and dance is an energy infused night for everyone at the Civic Center Music Hall, 8 pm. POSTPONED OKCPhil’s “Masters of the Musical Theater” has been postponed from Jan. 21‐22 to June 2‐3. Friday Pops tickets are now valid for Friday, June 3 and Saturday Pops tickets are valid for Thursday, June 2. All previously issued tickets remain valid for the postponed concerts, including subscriptions and sin‐ gle tickets. Mobile tick‐ ets will be updated automatically. No additional action is required. Patrons unable to make the new dates can exchange their tickets for another concert or donate them as a tax‐ deductible gift.
THEATRE/BALLET March 1720 • Future Voices OKC Ballet will present the third annual Future Voices: A Choreo‐ graphic Showcase for five performances in
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May 21 • NAMIWalks Your Way NAMIWalks Your Way is the largest mental health event series in the country. Taking place in more than 120 locations, NAMIWalks Your Way invites participants to share their stories, build community and walk together to show their support for mental illness awareness. Join us for NAMI Oklahoma's 19th annual NAMIWalks event. Come out on May 21 from 8:30 – 11:30 am to enjoy an inspiration, family friendly event packed with music, free face painting, a resource fair, yoga, a free photo booth, a 5K Walk in and around Myriad Gar dens and more. You are invited to be a part of the nationwide effort to destigmatize mental illness. You can join us as a team captain or individual participant, or you can join an exist ing team. There is no fee to register. All partic ipants are invited to donate and/or raise funds. Register at namiwalks.org/oklahoma. the Inasmuch Theater at the Ballet’s Susan E. Brackett Dance Center. The showcase will fea ture eight short world premiere ballets in a small, intimate setting. General admission tickets are $40 and may be purchased by calling (405) 8488637 or online at okcballet.org. Seating is limited.
FUNDRAISERS April 22 • Footsteps Luncheon Oklahoma Lawyers for Children’s Footsteps Luncheon, celebrating 25 years of serving children and families will be held on Friday April 22 at the Oklaho ma City Golf and Country Club. The Footsteps Luncheon is an afternoon of grati tude and celebration of the organization’s 25year history as the only nonprofit in Okla
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THIS WEEKEND March 11 – April 10 • GLOW Allied Arts is excited to present “GLOW” to commemorate 50 years of growth and support for our arts community. The two largescale works, “Oscillation” and “Pas sage” are free public art light and sound installations in Scissor tail Park from 6 am to 11 pm, seven days a week.
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he Oklahoma City Museum of Art is offering its annual Oscar tune-up this month, providing a world class venue to catch up on all of the Oscar nominated movies. Lisa K Broad, the Head of Film Programming and Theatrical Operations for the museum, has curated a wonderful assortment of award worthy films that are best enjoyed on the big screen. This weekend, March 11-13, the Museum of Art offers two outstanding feature films and all three programs of Oscar nominated short films. Drive My Car, the Japanese drama from director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, is nominated for Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay and International Feature. It screens Friday, March 11, at 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 12, at 4:30 pm; and Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 pm. Belfast, the autobiographical drama from director Kenneth Branagh, is nominated for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor Ciaran Hinds, Supporting Actress Dame Judi Dench, Original Screenplay, Sound, and Original Song Down to Joy from Van Morrison. That film screens on Saturday, March 12, at 2:00 pm. The short film lineup this weekend includes Documentary Shorts on Friday, March 11, at 2:00 pm; Animation Shorts on Saturday, March 12, at 8:00 pm; and Live Action shorts on Sun-
day, March 13, at 12:30 pm. Please note: all three short film programs are rated R and are not for children. Next weekend, March 18-20, brings another pair of Best Picture contenders, a top-rated documentary, and two more short film programs. King Richard, the story of tennis dad and coach Richard Williams starring Will Smith, the Oscar front runner for Best Actor, screens Friday, March 18, at 7:00 pm. That film is also nominated for Best Picture, Supporting Actress Aunjanue Ellis, Original Screenplay, Film Editing and Best Original Song Be Alive by Beyonce and Dixson. West Side Story, the spectacular musical remake from legendary director Steven Spielberg, screens Saturday, March 19, at 2:00 pm, and Sunday, March 20, at 12:30 pm. That film is nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, and Best Production Design. And, it is still my favorite movie of 2021. Writing with Fire, the inspiring documentary about women journalist in India, screens Saturday,
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March 19, at 5:30 pm. The Documentary Shorts program screens Friday, March 18, at 2:00 pm. And, the Live Action Shorts screen Saturday, March 19, at 8:00 pm, and Sunday, March 20, at 3:45 pm. On Oscar weekend, March 25-27, the museum presents two of the most visually arresting feature films of the year alongside the final round of short films. Nightmare Alley, the noir thriller from Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro, is nominated for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. It screens Friday, March 25, at 7:00 pm. Dune, the science fiction epic from director Denis Villeneuve, is Oscar-nominated for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Costume Design, Original Score, Sound, Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design and Visual Effects. It screens Sunday, March 27, at 2:30 pm. Short film programs that weekend include Live Action on Friday, March 25, at 2:00 pm, and Saturday, March 26, at 2:00 pm; Documentary Short program on Saturday, March 26, at 4:30 pm; and animation shorts on Saturday, March 26, at 8:00 pm. The 94th annual Academy Awards airs on ABC on Sunday, March 27.
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50th Annual Prix de West returns to The Cowboy Prix de West is the nation’s premiere Western art exhibition and sale, bringing some of the finest artists and representations of the American West to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum since 1973. Since 1973, Western artists and art collectors have gathered at The Cowboy for Prix de West, the nation’s premier Western art exhibition and sale. This year, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will present the 50th annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale, showcasing works by the finest contemporary Western artists working today. Art will be on exhibit and open to the public from June 2 to
August 7, with art sale weekend held June 17-18. “Since its beginnings as the National Academy of Western Art in 1973, Prix de West artists have represented the American West through painting and sculpture,” said Natalie Shirley, Museum President and CEO. “The Cowboy is proud to continue the tradition of preserving and promoting Western heritage and culture through this extraordinary event.” Prix de West features works ranging from historical subject matter that reflect the early days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionistic artistic expressions. Landscapes, wildlife art, and illustrative scenes are always highlighted in
the exhibition. The highly anticipated annual exhibition and sale is the Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, raising more than $2.8 million in 2021 to help support exhibitions and Museum programming. For the 50th Prix de West, 98 artists, both from the United States and internationally, are expected to attend, bringing over 300 original works. Works that are accepted each year is not only displayed at The Cowboy alongside some of the finest contemporary artists working today, but they are also in competition for several annual Prix de West awards. Each year, the Museum hosts a weekend of events surrounding Art
Sale Weekend including artist seminars, workshops, a cocktail reception, a live auction and an awards dinner that will once again be held on Saturday evening. Artist Gerald Balciar, was selected to design this year’s commemorative bolo, available for purchase at the Museum Store. Also available for purchase is the show catalog including art and artist biographies. Returning for the third time this year are virtual viewing and proxy bidding options for those who are unable to attend Prix de West in person. For more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/prixdewest.
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World Read Aloud Day In honor of World Read Aloud Day, Casady Head of School Nathan Sheldon reads “Grumpy Monkey,” a humorous picture book about identifying and dealing with negative feelings, to an eager class of Primary Division students.
Ren Stagg named to Dean’s List at Rochester Ren Staggs, of Oklahoma City, was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall 2021 semester. Staggs is in the mechanical engineering program. Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to
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The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles There are few things more fun than reading the newest novel of an author whose first two books, Rules of Civility and my favorite, A Gentleman in Moscow, are still ringing in the ears and finding that once again the author, Amor Towles, has hit a home run. There is no repetition of thought, word or deed in these books. Each is an original and at the same time a fast-moving story with such style that each could be his best yet. To say that Towles is a master story teller is an understatement. The proof is in the reading of The Lincoln Highway as he tells the story of a ten-day trip of a man and his brother, some old friends
and former cellmate friends. The trip from Morgen, Nebraska to California by way of New York City and a few detours might sound a little dull, but it moves right along when it is taken by these particular people and told from the personal perspective of each, the wild ride that includes the Lincoln Highway, riding in cars of freight trains, an old Studebaker and a new Cadillac. The summer of 1954 is the time that Emmett Watson is released from a fifteen-month sentence of manslaughter. His intentions to turn life around for him and his eight-year-old brother, both recently orphaned, provide many changes of direction in their plan to journey to California to build a new home and start a new life. Each tale is told from one’s own perspective that is not too fast nor too slow and certainly is colorfully presented in the vernacular of Emmett, Billy,
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Duchess, Ulysses, Woolly, Sally, cousins and the Pastor John. These episodes are both told as truth and spiced up with wishful thinking with splashes of Emerson, Shakespeare and the IQ necessary to give purpose to the entire ten days. This is not a Huckleberry/Tom adventure story of free-spirited youngsters. It is full of drama, humor, skillful and sharp descriptions of the unusual with such a touch that to which any reader can relate. Towles graduated from Yale College and earned a Master of Arts in English from Stanford before beginning a 25-year career as an investment professional. The combined total sales of his first two books in 2011 has been a combined four million dollars. Yes, The Lincoln Highway is one more reason that Amor Towles can rightfully claim the title of Master Story Teller. Thanks to Full Circle for sharing these books with Friday readers.
Lights, Music, Action! A Night on the Red Carpet OKCPHIL is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Maestro’s Ball will be back in person. We are elated to share that Mrs. Jane B. Harlow, beloved friend and founder of OKCPHIL, will be inducted into the Maestro’s Circle. This special event will be on Friday, April 22, at the OKC Golf and Country Club. As one of OKCPHIL’s main annual fundraising events, Mae-
stro's Ball raises essential funds towards its mission of providing inspiration and joy to our community through high-caliber orchestral music. As a premier Oklahoma non-profit arts organization, the OKCPHIL relies on PHILanthropic contributions to carry out its mission each Season. Public ticket sales will go live on Monday, March 14 at okcphil.org.
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Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com
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Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com
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Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200
Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com
Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847
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First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747 Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
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Sports Weekly BASKETBALL | STATE TOURNAMENTS
CLASS 5A TOURNAMENT
Going for the gold ball 4 Fridayland squads earn spots at state Four Fridayland boys basketball teams earned spots in the state tournaments this weekend, thanks to wins at area tournaments. Heritage Hall, Mount St. Mary and Crossings Christian opened last Tuesday in the Class 4A state tournament at State Fairgrounds Arena, while McGuinness participates in 5A on Thursday through Saturday. The Rockets faced Victory Christian and the Chargers took on Weatherford with the win-
ners to meet Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the semifinals. The Knights ended the night with a matchup against TulsaHolland Hall. With a win, Crossings would advance to the semifinals at 6 p.m. Friday to battle the Kingfisher-Blanchard winner. Semifinal winners face off Saturday at 5 p.m. in the state championship game. Meanwhile, McGuinness tipped off its quest for a state title on Thursday against South-
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east in the quarterfinals at Noble. A win propels the Irish into a matchup with the Tulsa Memorial-Midwest City winner at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The 5A championship game is set for 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Lloyd Noble. Last season, Crossings Christian captured the Class 3A state championship. Heritage Hall, meanwhile, lost to Kingfisher in the 4A final.
5A, 6A Area Results
Irish get past Coweta to claim 5A area consolation title McGuinness collected a 63-57 victory against Coweta last Saturday to win a 5A East area consolation title. Graham Tawwater led the way with 23 points. Cooper Shepherd notched 13 points and Price Bradley chipped
in 12 points. The Irish (19-8) suffered a 61-46 loss to Collinsville on Friday in the area title contest, led by Tawwater and Bradley with 11 points and Smith with 10 points. Antlers fall to Norman North: The Deer Creek boys saw their season end with a 43-36 loss to Norman North in a 6A West area consolation final last Saturday at Putnam City. Derrick Baker netted a team-high 10 points. The Antlers (13-12) kept their season alive with a 42-39 win against Norman in the consolation semifinal in Noble. Owen Cunningham led the way with 14 points and Clyde Davis added 10 points. Panthers end seasons in area: Both PC North squads endured season ending losses in 6A area tournaments. The Panther girls (13-12) lost 44-32 to Tulsa Union in the consolation final at Tulsa Rogers, after posting a 48-43 victory against
Thursday, March 10 Quarterfinals Game 1: Collinsville vs. Carl Albert, 2 p.m. Game 2: Tulsa Memorial vs. Midwest City, 3:30 p.m. Game 3: Southeast vs. McGuinness, 7 p.m. Game 4: Del City vs. Claremore, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 Semifinals Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner, 10:30 a.m. Game 1 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Championship Semifinal Winners, 1:45 p.m. Note: Quarterfinal games are to be played at Noble High School. Semifinal and championship games held at Lloyd Noble Center, Norman.
CLASS 4A TOURNAMENT Tuesday, March 8 Quarterfinals Game 1: Mount St. Mary vs. Victory Chr., 4:30 p.m. Game 2: Weatherford vs. Heritage Hall, 6 p.m. Game 3: Kingfisher vs. Blanchard, 7:30 p.m. Game 4: Crossings Christian vs. Holland Hall, 9 p.m. Friday, March 11 Semifinals Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner, 4:30 p.m. Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Championship Semifinal Winners, 5 p.m. Note: All games are to be played at State Fairgrounds Arena.
Owasso in the semifinal at Cleveland. Meanwhile, the Panthers (16-6) took a 53-44 defeat against Choctaw in their consolation semifinal on Friday at Capitol Hill. 4A Area Results Chargers hold off Tuttle: Keyed by three players in double figures, Heritage Hall held off Tuttle for a 5948 victory last Friday to claim a 4A Area IV championship. Sebastian Perry paced the Chargers (176) with 25 points, while Rashaud Smith scored 12 points and C.J. Smith added 10 points. Rockets top Perkins: Mount St. Mary (21-4) escaped with a 47-46 win against PerkinsTryon to secure a 4A Area III title. Knights take down Perkins: Crossings Christian survived the most difficult road to the state tournament, winning three games in three days. The Knights (19-7) earned their state berth
with a 47-42 victory against Perkins last Saturday at Checotah for the 4A Area III consolation trophy. Cal Furnish scored 22 points and Reid Lovelace added 17 points. In the semifinals, Crossings posted a 5748 triumph over Classen SAS with Lovelace scoring 22 points and Furnish chipping in 14 points. The Knights opened area play with a 61-41 win against Byng on Thursday behind three players scoring in double figures. Lovelace netted 22 points, followed by Furnish with 15 points and Cam Parker with 10 points. Blanchard tops Eagle girls: Harding Charter Prep ended its season with a 47-35 loss to Blanchard in the girls Area IV consolation semifinals last Friday in Shawnee. The Eagles (16-6) saved their season with a 44-34 victory against Andarko on Thursday. – By Jason Jewell
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TRACK ROUNDUP
Irish girls run to 3rd at Holland Hall Thanks to several athletes finishing inside the top 5, the McGuinness girls track team ran to third place and boys took sixth last week at the Phil Sweeney Invitational hosted by Holland Hall. Logan Pierce placed in three different events to lead the Irish girls. Pierce finished second in the pole vault with a jump of 9 feet, 6 inches and took fifth in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles. Ari Maxwell earned a silver medal in the long jump with a leap of 16-2.5 and Isabella Scherm jumped 5-2 to finish second in the high jump. Five others placed the top-5 including Mary Loftiss in third in the long jump, Olivia Fosbenner in fourth in the pole vault, and Abigail Kelly in fifth in the discus. The Irish girls also finished second in the 4-by-100 relay and fifth in both the 4-by-200
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and 4-by-800 relays. Five Irish boys cracked the top 5 at Holland Hall. Braden Tran and Reid Henderson paced the group with a pair of second-place finishes. Tran took runner-up in the long jump and Henderson grabbed a silver in the pole vault. Garrett Williams came in third in the 300 hurdles, while Will Leonard grabbed fifth in the 3200 meters. The Irish boys placed third in the 4by-400 relay and fifth in the 4-by-200 relay. TRIO WINS 2 GOLDS AT DEER CREEK Casady’s Riley Dumigan earned a pair of gold medals, along with Deer Creek’s Rachel Neaves and Jacob Sexton to help the Cyclone girls to third and both Antler squads to fourth at the Deer Creek Early Season Festival. Dumigan edged Deer Creek’s Mya Davis by less than a half-second to win the 100-meter dash in 13.36 seconds compared to 13.75 for Davis. She
also outleapt the field by a foot in 16 feet, 4.5 inches, to win the high jump. Neaves and Sexton continued their domination in the field events with two golds each in both the discus and shot put. Neaves won the discus with a throw of 138-5 and the shot put in 38-9.5, while Sexton bettered the field by tossing 1325 in the discus and 47-7 in the shot put. Casady boasted two other gold medal winners, as Kyler Scoville won the 110 hurdles in 15.75 seconds and Shanta Ramdas took the 800 meters in 2:25.80 for the Cyclones. Ramdas added a third-place finish in the 1600 meters. For Deer Creek, A.J. Antonelli ran to a 5-second victory over Casady’s Larry Mathis in the 1600 meters. Antonelli broke the tape in 4:34.68 and Mathis crossed in 4:39.66. Deer Creek’s Gilbert Velez and Lucas Cisneros rounded out the top 5 in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
WRESTLING RECAP
Allen wins 1st career state title Heritage Hall’s Gannon Allen, far right, goes for position against Tuttle’s Sam Schmidt during the Class 4A state tournament at State Fairgrounds Arena. Allen picked up his first career state championship with a victory over Schmidt at 182 pounds. The Chargers also finished second to Tuttle in the team standings.
Antlers clobber Putnam City Erupting for eight runs in just the first two innings, the Deer Creek baseball team cruised to a 22-0 victory at Putnam City last Monday. Andrew Harbeson led a trio with at least two hits, going 2-for-2 with a triple, three RBIs and two runs scored for the Antlers (3-0). Cody Sorrells drove in three runs and scored twice, while Brett Pense went 2-for3 and drove in a run. Six other players belted a hit, keyed by Tyler Joplin with a double and drove in three runs. Pense also earned the pitching victory, allowing just two hits and striking out five in 3 innings. After a trip to Washington last Thursday, Deer Creek competes this week at the Edmond Spring Break Festival starting March 17. BRONCHOS RUN OVER CYCLONES After opening its season with a big win, Casady got limited to just two hits and committed six errors in a 22-1 loss to the OKC Bronchos homeschool team last Saturday. Tucker Jacobsen belted a double and drove in run scored by Jack Burber, while Bolen MacKellar singled to account for both hits. Pitcher Cade Vesla allowed 11 runs on 12 hits over 1-1/3 innings to take the loss. On Thursday, Jacobsen went 2-for-3 with a triple and solo home run to help Casady to a 4-1 win over Destiny
Christian. Four other players had at least a hit, including Colin Jones with a double and scored a run. Jacobsen also picked up the pitching victory, striking out five and allowing one run and one hit over 5-1/3 innings. Relief pitcher Conner Richards picked up the save with a strikeout and two walks in 1-2/3 innings. The Cyclones (1-1) were scheduled to host Union City on Thursday. OCS HOLDS OFF KNIGHTS Falling behind early, Crossings Christian never recovered in a 62 loss to OCS last Monday. Silas Ward battled a pair of hits, including a double, and drove in a run to account for the Knights’ only hits of the game. Preston Mahen and Mason Snyder scored both runs. Pitcher Carson Baugh allowed three runs on five hits and struck out two over 2-2/3 innings to take the loss. The Knights (0-1) are slated to compete at the Crescent tournament this weekend. CHARGERS FALL TO ANTLERS Despite an earlyinning advantage, Heritage Hall saw Fridayland rival Deer Creek come roaring back in the late innings to suffer a 13-8 loss last Saturday. Tyler Offel and EjikeCharles Juice led the way with two hits each,
with Offel belting a double and scoring twice and Juice driving in two runs and scoring a run. Austin Lemon, Brigham Evans and Braden Perkins had hits as Lemon scored three times, Evans crossed the plate once and Perkins had an RBI double. Juice also allowed eight runs on two hits and struck out three in 2-2/3 innings to take the pitching loss. Deer Creek was led by Duncan Key who went 3-for-5 with a double and triple and drove in a pair of runs. Pitcher Camden Phillips allowed four runs on six hits and struck out six in 4-2/3 innings to earn the win. The Chargers (1-1) host PC West this Friday at 5 p.m. PANTHERS TAKE LOSS AT JENKS PC North committed seven errors and was held to just five hits in a 10-2 loss at Jenks on Monday. Daymien Martinez batted 2-for-3 with a double and drive in two runs to lead the Panthers (1-2). Landon Fonzi also had two hits and scored a run, while Holden Bradford had a single to account for the other hit. Pitcher Haydn Thornton surrendered eight runs on two hits with two strikeouts over 4-1/3 innings in the losing effort. After hosting McGuinness on Thursday, PC North is set to host Edmond North this Friday. First pitch is at 5 p.m.
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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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Immigration revisited: Here’s a plan The best of J. Leland Gourley, Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY, November 24, 2006
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O SOLVE THE CURRENT PROBLEM of illegal immigration that has so many persons upset, three reasonable basic premises must be accepted: ONE-- We must do whatever it takes to close the U.S.-Mexico border from further violation (fences won’t get it). TWO-- It is not practical or realistic, or even possible, to round up 12 million illegals and ship them back to Mexico. We don’t know who they are, or where they are, and we have no scenario for finding that out. THREE--The public and the illegals must admit that crossing the border without authority is a crime and therefore subject to penalty. No amnesty. •••
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PROGRAM PENALTY: A $300.00 fine (To be paid $5 a month for 5 years at local Sheriff”s office); plus a requirement to have a copy-proof new photo & finger print card; a requirement to learn to speak English within the 5year period; and a requirement to have a job and keep sheriffs informed on location of job and immigrant’s residence. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: There are 3,140 counties (and parishes) in the U.S. Each has a Sheriff (or equivalent). Each Sheriff would designate one Deputy as Immigration Enforcement Officer (Part time in smaller counties, maybe more than one in larger counties). This officer’s duty would be to issue the new cards and to maintain an up-to-date roster of card-holders in his jurisdiction. PROGRAM FUNDING: The $5-a-month fines by just 11 million of the illegal immigrants would generate $660 million annually for the program. Giving Sheriffs Offices an average of $100,000 a year (larger counties more,
smaller counties less) to pay for a deputy and expenses, would cost $314 million (less than half of the fine revenue). The balance could be used for general administration and/or placed in a permanent trust fund to generate revenue to assist future operations. PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT: After a 6-month waiting period for signing-up fined illegals and issuing new fool-proof cards: 1. Enforce a strict $1,000-a-day fine on employers hiring an illegal immigrant without their new card. 2. Any illegal immigrant caught (in occasional spot checks) without new card, shipped out of U.S. NOW! 3. Immigration Deputy should be the local lead law officer to enforce the provisions of the program. PROGRAM INCENTIVES: 1. The illegal immigrant, having admitted his guilt and accepted the penalty ordered for him, would be allowed to stay in the U.S. as long as staying current. Otherwise: outa here pronto! 2. Upon fulfillment of all penalty requirements, the immigrant could then go to the back of the line and seek naturalized U.S. citizenship, if desired. 3. Needed low-cost, menial labor would still exist. IF YOU AGREE: Tear out this whole newspaper page and mail it to: President Bush, White House, Washington, DC.
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Gathering of Angels The Oklahoma City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club hosted its 26th Annual Gathering of Angels benefiting Read OKC on the Go, a mobile bus program of the OKCPS Foundation. At right: CoChairman Cindi Shelby, motivational speaker Dale Smith Thomas, Co-Chairman Chloe Cumbe and Honorary Chairman Nancy Ellis. Thomas told those in attendance that words have power and by changing your words, you can change your world. For instance, “I am not stressed out, I am blessed out” and “I am not overwhelmed, I am in demand.”
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Above, from left: Fran Troiani, Kaye Smith, Karen Mayfield and Jan Smith. Below: Joy Richardson and Karen Luke at one of the raffle tables.
Connell Branan and Stacy McDaniel support the Pi Beta Phi Alumni Club.
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“Passage” by Serge Maheu is on exhibit at Scissortail Park, thanks to the generosity of the Inasmuch Foundation.
‘GLOW’ From Page 1 can safely enjoy these two beautiful and fun works of art. “We want to emphasize our appreciation of the community for the financial support they have provided that is vital to sustaining a vibrant and diverse cultural landscape in Oklahoma. It is important now, more than ever!” The two works of art are presented in collaboration with Creos, a leading agency for international touring installations. They are open to the public 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. “Oscillation,” created by The Urban Conga, consists of crystal-like forms that encourage creativity and openended play. Movement through the installation manipulates the sounds and colors of the gems, creating music and light based on audience distance to the pieces. “Passage,” created by Serge Maheu, is an immersive artwork that explores the emotional connections of light and sound. The
installation consists of 20 circles of light that form a tunnel and sound system. Walking through the tunnel activates light animations and sounds, providing a playful sensory experience for guests of all ages. Inasmuch Foundation supported the exhibition and additional programming in the park as a special gift to Allied Arts in honor of its anniversary. “Inasmuch Foundation is committed to connecting the community for good through strategic grantmaking, collaborative partnerships and community enhancement. As longtime supporters of Allied Arts, we join them in celebrating 50 years of advocacy and arts enrichment. At Inasmuch Foundation, we know art inspires creativity, promotes imagination, and evokes togetherness, so we are thrilled to join Allied Arts in presenting GLOW to the community,” said Inasmuch Foundation Chairman and CEO Robert J. Ross. “GLOW will provide everyone a chance to experience immersive art as a form of celebration and enjoyment.”
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The last home in the Habitat for Humanity’s Stephen Florentz Legacy Estates addition was dedicated to Bob Gilliland, the late husband of Habitat’s Chairman and CEO Ann Felton Gilliland.
HOUSE From Page 1 the houses, the whole development is estimated to have cost us around $22,000,000,” said Ann Gilliland. It is estimated that the annual property tax revenue for Legacy Estates brings in nearly $300,000 a year. “When we began raising $6.4 million in 2016 to launch the development, we had no idea Legacy Estates would come to hold so many legacies under its namesake, including Bob’s legacy as a retired partner with McAfee & Taft for nearly 40 years,” said Gilliland. The addition’s most significant legacy came through the trust of deceased U.S. Army retiree Sergeant 1st Class E7 Stephen Florentz, who donated his home and $2.25 million to COHFH in 2017. It remains the single largest donation received in the nonprofit’s 35-year history. Florentz had no close family and had yet to receive military honors at
the time. COHFH hosted a memorial service for Florentz at Legacy Estates. Retired USAF Major General Rita Aragon spoke about his service to the military and Honoring America’s Warriors Honor Guard rendered military honors and presented an American flag to Stephen Florentz trustee, Michael Bourland. COHFH updated the addition’s name to Stephen Florentz Legacy Estates and Florentz’s donation built 24 of the 145-home development. COHFH also marked its 1,000th home build at Legacy Estates in 2020, with a house dedication and celebration. Special guests Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, house sponsor Maxwell Supply of Oklahoma City and longtime COHFH sponsors and volunteers attended the milestone event. The last house purchased by Villalobos is COHFH’s 1,056th home built to date. Houses are kept affordable for Habitat homeowners because they are sold at cost and volunteer labor helps build the homes.