OKC FRIDAY Vol. 56 No. 29 • One Section • 16 pages • December 23, 2022
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A child is born - Photo by Rose Lane
Cold temperatures last week didn’t deter Casady School fourth graders from performing their live Nativity during the morning drop off. Those taking part included: Rylee Baldwin, Charlie Hill, John William Garrett, Ava Mazaheri-Franze, Jillian Rindler, Amelia Lawrence, Leia Reding, Hazel LaGroue, Winnie Zielke, McLain Fischer, Mai Anne Cory, Plum Ford, Emilia Hyden, Ethan Li, Ellan Turnini, Oliver Anderson, Aren Kadioglu, Leilah Naifeh, Rowan Provience and Wyatt Pearl.
Going electric
Wiggin inducted into Maestro’s Circle The Oklahoma City Philharmonic announced that long-time supporter Renate Wiggin is the newest inductee into the Maestro’s Circle. The award was bestowed at the December meeting of the OKCPHIL Board of Directors, held in the home of Board President Jane Jayroe-Gamble. “Renate’s passion for music and the OKC Philharmonic Orchestra is decades deep and miles wide,” Jayroe-Gamble said. “Her leadership and generosity, together with her husband Chuck, has enhanced our orchestra forever. She is so deserving of this honor.”
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NHills has the most EV charging stations per capita in the state By Eric Oesch Staff Writer At the December meeting of the OKC Philharmonic Board of Directors, long-time supporter Renate Wiggin was inducted as the newest member of the Maestro's Circle. From left, Past President Brent Hart, President Jane Jayroe Gamble, Renate Wiggin and husband Chuck Wiggin.
Renate and Chuck became supporters of the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra in 1978, and then the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in 1988. “Whether its helping make the Symphony Show House a success, plan the OKCPHIL’s 25th Anniversary celebration in 2013 or join the Maestro’s Ball Committee—Renate always says ‘yes’ to whatever is asked
of her,” said Brent Hart, OKCPHIL past president. “She also played an important role in the searches for music director and executive director, helping identify the future leaders of this organization.” Through a leadership gift, the Wiggins’ established the Wiggin Family Concert Fund
As electric vehicles become more commonplace, Nichols Hills councilmembers have unanimously approved updated city ordinances regarding electric vehicle charging stations and parking space requirements. The amendments to Chapter 50 and Chapter 44 of the Nichols Hills city code are effective immediately. During the December Nichols Hills city council meeting, City Manager Shane Pate told the council, “We only know the numbers by zip code, but we have 172 residential Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in the zip codes that include Nichols Hills.” Pate also shared that Nichols Hills has more EV charging stations per capita than anyone else in the
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Dogs of the Week The Hudspeth’s Three Amigos! Sissy and Sarah are sisters, Charlie is their adopted sister and they just love her. All three love to bark and chase each other in the yard. All three love to snuggle and give kisses. They absolutely love their cookies. Send Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
WOW: Winter on Western needs assistance to keep the lights on The holiday season in Nichols Hills is truly enchanting! The lights on Western are a big part of why Nichols Hills has a sparkle all its own at this festive time of year. “Throngs flock to our part of the city to see the elaborate and vibrant light displays and are especially awestruck by the tightly-wrapped branches and trunks along the treelined corridor from Grand to NW 63,” organizer Edie Roodman said. “Aubrey McClendon’s big heart and lofty vision for our city was reflected in his commitment to his beloved OKC and nowhere was it more obvi-
ous than in the brilliance of the Chesapeake lights.” Through the efforts of a small, committed band of community volunteers, and now with the added boost and determination of Jack McClendon, Aubreys's son, this treasured holiday tradition has been revived for another year,” Roodman said. “But we need YOU to continue this warm and uplifting celebration during the dark days of winter,” she said. Recently, a trust was launched at See LIGHTS, Page 3