Making The Difference

The Timmy and Cindy Project is a public arts initiative that utilizes bronze castings of an active young boy and girl. The castings are placed at strategic locations throughout the community on public property. 

The program began in the spring of 2004 with 14 castings placed at 14 different sites. At this time, there are 42 castings throughout the City of Owasso. 

Purchase of the castings are funded by individuals, families, or organizations. Most castings bear a small plaque with the donor’s name. Site selection is made by City of Owasso staff and the statue donor. Labor to set the statues is provided by City of Owasso staff. 

Pricing for statues range from $2000-$6500 each. The cost of the bronze plaque, installation of the concrete base, and materials is $250-$500.

For those of us dedicated to public service the “starfish story” is the standard call to duty, knowing that each life you touch matters, even if it is only one.

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”

“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…” I made a difference for that one.”

~LOREN EISLEY

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