OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 49 • Three Sections • 28 pages April 16, 2021
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50 MOST POWERFUL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Chamber VP maintains top position in 2nd poll By Rose Lane Editor
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SUNNY CEARLEY VP of Membership Greater OKC Chamber
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NATHANIEL HARDING Managing Partner Cortado Ventures
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GRAHAM COLTON Musician The Jones Assembly
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ADAM RAINBOLT Senior VP BancFirst Insurance
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TRAVIS MASON Director Cushman and Wakefield
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J.D. BAKER Special Assistant OKC Mayor David Holt
The response to our second annual poll to determine the 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals in Oklahoma City was overwhelming. During trying times, these young people have really stepped up to help lead Oklahoma City into the future. They were the ones who were on the cutting edge of technology and helped to organize virtual meetings and events which kept organizations going during the COVID pandemic. The following are the top 5: 1. The OKC Chamber’s Vice President of Membership Sunny Cearley is at the top of OKC FRIDAY’s 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals list for the second straight year. Before the pandemic, Sunny, whose position is to grow the chamber, thrived on working the room at the chamber’s luncheons and events. She knows many of the organization’s 5,000-plus members personally. Switching gears, Sunny didn’t miss a beat and kept the flow of communication going despite the lack of in-person gatherings. Sunny holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor See MPYP, Page 2
One Fridayland mayor re-elected, while other is defeated by 6 votes By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher In last week’s elections the Nichols Hills mayor was re-elected and The Village mayor lost by 6 votes.
The Republican candidate for Stephanie Bice’s vacated Oklahoma Senate seat won by 65 percent. Two new OKCPS representatives were elected and the chairman narrowly defeated her opponent.
Sody Clements defeated her opponent Richard Cornelison winning 58 percent of the vote. This is the fifth time Nichols Hills Ward 1 has elected Clements to represent it. She is currently serving as
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Nichols Hills mayor. The Village Mayor David Bennett lost his seat to Wynter Griffis by six votes. She is the second woman elected to the current Village council. Cathy Cummings is currently on
the council. Republican Jake A. Merrick defeated his Democratic opponent Molly Ooten, winning 65 percent of the vote for OK Senate See ELECTION, Page 7
Cy Prigmore is the winner! We hid 10 carrots in our April 2 Easter edition. Since we didn’t specify if the front page color carrot counted, we drew the winner from the seven readers who guessed 10 or 11 carrots. Congratulations Cy Prigmore, the winner of $100! Look for similar promotions in the months to come.
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6. CLAY TAYLOR Partner Oklahoma Lobby Group
7 (tie). TAYLOR FUDGE Managing Partner Claims Mgmt. Resources
7 (tie). SHANNON PRESTI Coord. Youth Leadership Initiatives, YMCA
8. T.W. SHANNON President Chickasaw Comm. Bank
9 (tie). LINDSAY LAIRD VP Programs Arnall Family Found.
9 (tie). ABIGAIL OGLE News Anchor KOCO TV
50 MOST POWERFUL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MPYP From Page 1 University and a master of journalism degree from the University of North Texas. Her community involvement includes the board of directors for The Civic Center Foundation and Leadership Oklahoma City’s YLX program. She is an advisory director for El Sistema Oklahoma. She also serves as the Campaign Cabinet-Hospitality Division chairman for the United Way of Central Oklahoma and is on the Leadership Team for Wellness Now. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 30 and LOYAL Class III. 2. Nathaniel Harding rose to the second place spot from No. 10 last year. He is
the managing partner of Cortado Ventures, which he founded. He said his parents instilled in him from an early age the need to be involved in the community and help others. Nathaniel graduated cum laude from the University of Oklahoma with Russian language and mechanical engineering degrees and earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He is a decorated Air Force captain and veteran of Afghanistan, where he was embedded with the US/NATO headquarters in collaborations with the Afghan government. He is a board member of Oklahoma Contemporary, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and is the
chairman of the John Rex Charter School board. Nathaniel has also served as a Miss Oklahoma judge, political party national vice chairman and a local TV show host. 3. (Tie) Travis Mason says he is “fortunate” and “grateful” for the life he has lived. He credited his “incredible parents,” Kym Mason and Steve Mason for his success as they put an emphasis on seeing that their children grew up to be “good citizens” and “good neighbors.” Travis is a director at Cushman and Wakefield and sits on the executive boards of the Boy Scouts Last Frontier Council, Positive Tomorrows and the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Oklahoma City. He is a past president of the Downtown Club of Oklahoma City and
the Executive Board and Finance Committee of Allied Arts. Travis earned a bachelor of arts degree from Rice University where he also played football. 3. (Tie) Graham Colton is a Heritage Hall graduate who was the school’s quarterback and led them to a class 2A state championship in 1998 against the Tishomingo Indians. He went on to attend Southern Methodist University and began writing and performing songs in Dallas pubs and coffee houses. After a chart-topping major label career, numerous TV appearances and hundreds of sync placements Colton continues to expand on the label “singer-songwriter.” He has logged thousands of miles on the road and shared
stages with some of music’s biggest artists including Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Kelly Clarkson, The Wallflowers, Counting Crows, John Mellencamp, Maroon 5 and many, many more. He has since returned to Oklahoma City. Aside from operating Lunar Manor Studios and regular collaboration with Chad Copelin at Blackwatch Studios, Graham co-owns and operates Oklahoma City’s most talked about music venue, The Jones Assembly. 4. Adam Rainbolt, senior vice president, BancFirst Insurance Services, surged from No. 11 in 2020 to No. 4 in this year’s poll. He inherits the leadership characteristic from the best See MPYP, Page 4
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10 (Tie). TOMMIE JOHNSON Sheriff Oklahoma County
10 (Tie). COLLINS PECK Project Manager Lingo Construction
11 (Tie). JAMES COOPER OKC Council Member Ward 2
11 (Tie). BAILEY PERKINS Public Policy Director Regional Food Bank
11 (Tie). WHITNEY RAINBOLT Principal Broker Medallion Group
12. CASEY CORNETT Co-Owner, CMO Spark Creative
13 (Tie). ELIZABETH GRAY Executive Director OKC Broadway
13 (Tie). CAROLINE IKARD AVP/Operations, Technology American Fidelity
14. KYLE IMPSON Dir. Comm. Development Chickasaw Nation
15. BECKY TAYLOR Community Volunteer
16 (Tie). PHILIP BUSEY, JR. Executive VP Delaware Resources
16 (Tie). DAVIS HUDIBURG Hudiburg Auto Group OMRF Ambassador
17 (Tie). MOLLIE BENNETT McCURDY Community Volunteer
17 (Tie). JoBETH HAMON OKC City Council Member Ward 6
17 (Tie). PHI NGUYEN Dir. of Finance/Admin. Downtown OKC
18 (Tie). ANDRE CALDWELL Shareholder Ogletree Deakins
18 (Tie). MARGARET CREIGHTON EVP, Positive Tomorrows
18 (Tie). SELENA SKORMAN Dir. Strategic Partner Innovation District
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19 (Tie). SONNY WILKINSON Sr. Director of Development OMRF
19 (Tie). LAUREN JOHNSON Associate Crowe & Dunlevy
20 (Tie). DENISE DUONG Artist/Muralist Little D Gallery
20 (Tie). LEXI SKAGGS Sr. Advancement OU School of Engineering
21. MICHAEL BYRNES President/CEO OKC Dodgers
22. BAILEY GORDON Development Consultant Bailey Gordon, LLC
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For more rankings, see Pages 9 & 10.
23 (Tie). ERIN ENGELKE Executive Director Calm Waters
MPYP From Page 2 — he is the son and grandson of Most Powerful Oklahomans David and Gene Rainbolt.
23 (Tie). ALYX PICARD DAVIS Executive Director deadCenter Film
24 (Tie). BLAIR SIMS Events Manager Allied Arts
24 (Tie). JOHN SYMCOX Director/Innovation First Fidelity Bank
24 (Tie). KIMBERLY WORRELL Development Director OKC Museum of Art
25. DARCI LYNNE FARMER Ventriloquist, Winner ‘America’s Got Talent’
Adam earned a bachelor of arts from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He formerly worked as a community relations representative for SandRidge Energy and as a legisla-
tive correspondent for Senator James Inhofe in Washington, DC. 5. J.D. Baker, the special assistant to Mayor David Holt, also was No. 5 last year. J.D. is the liaison to the LGBTQ community for the Mayor’s Office.
He is a sixth-generation Oklahoma City resident who graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor of arts in public relations. Along with his capacity in the Mayor’s office, J.D. serves on
the board of directors for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Midtown Association and OKC Black Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized with the Glenn Snider Human Relations Award by the Oklaho-
ma Education Association for his advocacy in mental health, disability concerns and LGTBQ issues. He also received the Clara Luper Department of African & AfricanAmerican Studies Leadership Award.
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Mollie Bennett McCurdy tops Reader’s Choice ballot Community volunteer Mollie Bennett McCurdy was selected as the Most Powerful Young Professional in our Reader’s Choice voting. We printed the ballot in the March 26 edition of OKC FRIDAY. Mollie is the daughter of the second Most Powerful Oklahoman Clay Bennett and his wife Elaine. Clay has held that position behind Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby for several years. The results of that poll are revealed in OKC FRIDAY’s annual Celebrate Oklahoma edition near the Fourth of July. Matt Burkholder, interim executive director of the
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Oklahoma Zoological Society, a write-in candidate, was No. 2. Travis Mason, director, Cushman and Wakefield, was in the third place position. He also was third in the official voting. Sonny Wilkinson, senior director of development for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, placed
fourth. Musician Graham Colton, who is also with the Jones Assembly, and BancFirst Insurance Senior Vice President Adam Rainbolt tied for fifth. The rest of the Readers Choice Top 50 included: Collins Peck, Whitney Rainbolt, Abigail Ogle, Shannon Presti, Erin Engelke, Bailey Gordon, Nathaniel
Suzie Loveless soars to No. 1 in Facebook voting OKC FRIDAY also posted the ballot on its Facebook page and garnered more than 500 responses. Suzie Loveless, who was the director of programs for the Oklahoma Israel Exchange at the time the ballot was written, won the Facebook vote. Keep Moving OKC Manager Kristi Birk Steinberg captured the second place spot. Chelsey Flint Events owner Chelsey Flint was third, followed by Simmons Bank Vice President Alex Kaiser in fourth place and Arts Council OKC Festival Director Seth Lewis was fifth. Others in the Top 50 on Facebook were Janelle Archer, Brittany Attaway, J.D. Baker, Andre Caldwell, Sunny Cearley, James Cooper, Alyx Picard Davis, Roger Dolese, Dena
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Drabek, Erin Engelke, Taylor Fudge, Adam Graham and JoBeth Hamon. Also, Skye Latimer, Rachael Leonhart, Michael Levine, Shannon Lockwood, Jessica McCool, Phi Nguyen, Lexi Skaggs, Selena Skorman, Lacy Swope, Kristen Torkelson, Sonny Wilkinson and Kimberly Worrell.
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Harding, Alex Kaiser, Clay Taylor, J.D. Baker, Tommie Johnson, Casey Cornett, Alyx Picard Davis, Taylor Fudge, Adam Graham and Seth Lewis. Also, Travis Weedn, Kimberly Worrell, James Cooper, Roger Dolese, Denise Duong, T.W. Shannon, John Symcox, Becky Taylor, Jeffrey Cartmell, Caroline
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Ikard, Kate Richard, Ronn Burton, Steven Curry and Elizabeth Gray. Also, JoBeth Hamon, Davis Hudiburg, Kyle Impson, Kindt Steven Meyers, Allison Parker, Lexi Skaggs, Philip Busey Jr., Jeremiah Davis, Darci Lynne Farmer, Alana House, Amanda Kirkpatrick, Jane Lerum and Stephanie O’Gara.
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CALENDAR ZOO BREAKFAST May 8 • Ostrich Egg Breakfast After a year hiatus due to COVID19, the Okla homa Zoological Soci ety (ZOOfriends/OZS) will host the 34th annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast fundraising event on Saturday, May 8, from 8 11:30 am at the OKC Zoo. Ostrich Egg Breakfast guests are expected to arrive between two event sessions, limited to 1,500 people per session, being held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Zoo’s Devon Pic nic Grounds and feast on allyoucaneat pancakes, sausage, scrambled hens’ eggs, egg strata and waffles. Event tickets are on sale online, by calling (405) 4250618 or in person at the ZOOfriends Member ship office located in the Zoo’s entry plaza during regular park hours.
THIS WEEKEND April 17 • Poker Chip Run Similar to a poker card run, meet at YWCA OKC and at each of the locations on the route to have a chip drawn to build your hand. Chip values will be revealed once you return back to YWCA
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April 18 • Table For Two Enjoy a specially curated Israeliinspired three course meal in the comfort of your home while watching celebrated Chefs Andrew Black and Chef Aaron Ware in a live virtual culinary demonstration. The Chefs will do the cooking for you. If you selected delivery, your meal will be delivered to your door on Sunday, April 18 prior to the virtual 6 pm cooking demonstration. All other orders will be picked up the day of the event. Once you purchase tickets at okisraelexchange.com, you will receive a confirmation email with further details and instruction including delivery/pick up information. and will also be announced on Face book Live at the end of the event. This is a nocontact event. At each location, stay in your car and volun teers will help draw your chips. You will have the opportunity to earn raffle tickets based on the number of points you have. Event begins at 10:00 am and costs $25 per score card. Volunteers needed for the event. Visit ywcaokc.org for details.
to the public the fol lowing day. Reopen ing of the conservato ry is scheduled for late 2022. **A plant sale for those plants that will not be trans ferred to the renovat ed space, is Saturday, May 29, from 9 am to 3 pm.
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Calm Waters Center for Children and Fam ilies has revealed the Wall of Hope, a highly visible naming oppor tunity for individuals RENOVATION and organizations dedicated to support For the first time in ing others in their its 30plus year histo grief journey caused ry, the Crystal Bridge by death, divorce or Conservatory in Myri other significant loss. ad Botanical Gardens The Wall of Hope has will undergo a com only 60 available plete renovation of its naming opportunities interior spaces in a and each space can $9.7 million project. be secured with a The last day for the donation to Calm public to enter the Waters. Individuals Crystal Bridge is Sun interested in adding day, April 18, 11 am names should visit to 5 pm. It will close calmwaters.org.
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Chesapeake Events/Shows: JoJo Siwa Aug. 18 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12 Michael Buble Sept. 19 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham January 27, 2022 Elton John January 30, 2022 Impractical Jokers July 15, 2022 Lyric Theatre: Nunsense April 21 May 9 Grease June 15 27 Master Class Sept. 15 Oct. 3 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Ostrich Egg Breakfast May 8
Sunbeam Shine a Light May 13 Chuck Wagon Festival May 2930 United Way Gala June 11 Wes Welker Golf Tourney June 21 Festival of the Arts June 2227 Prix de West June 2526 Paseo Arts Festival Sept. 46 Redbud Classic Sept. 1112 Western Heritage Awards Sept. 1718 Memorial Marathon Oct. 23 Rodeo Hall of Fame Nov. 1112 Beaux Arts Ball Nov. 27 Civic Center Music Hall: The Little Mermaid April 1618 Bach: April 24
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he Girl Who Believes in Miracles, a faith-based movie produced in Oklahoma, debuted in theaters earlier this month. The film grossed $1,326,000 in the first two weeks, making it one of the most successful independent debuts this year. Good faithbased films tend to grow an audience over time due to word of mouth, so this movie will likely enjoy a very profitable run as theaters attract bigger crowds this spring and summer. The Girl Who Believes in Miracles tells the story of a young girl named Sara who takes God at His word and prays for people in her small town to be healed. The movie stars Oscar winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), Emmy Award winner Peter Coyote (E.T. The Extraterrestrial) and Kevin Sorbo, who played Hercules on television in the 1990’s, then became an independent film mega star, racking up 143 credits in television shows and films like God’s Not Dead and Faith Under Fire. The movie is written and directed by Rich Correll, the creator of Hannah Montana, a wildly popular television show,
movie, and concert film that made Miley Cyrus a worldwide star. Correll started out as a child actor, working on several classic series, including National Velvet, Lassie, and three seasons as Richard Rickover on Leave It to Beaver. Fun fact from IMDB: Correll is the son of Charles J. Cornell, who played Andy in the radio series Amos and Andy. The Girl Who Believes in Miracles was filmed in September of 2018 in Guthrie, Mustang, Bethany and Luther. The film created 374 local film jobs, hired 40 musicians to record the soundtrack at Castle Row Studios in Midwest City, and had direct impact of over $3 million in Oklahoma according to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, which tracks that specific information through their film rebate program. One of the first local hires on the movie was Nathan Gardocki as Unit Production Manager. The Unit Production
Manager works directly for the producers and is the boss of everyone but the director and cast. The UPM hires and manages the crew, the process, the locations, and the schedule. No one does it better than Nathan Gardocki. Gardocki is a graduate of Bishop McGuinness and Oklahoma City University. While working on movies in college, Gardocki noticed that productions were bringing in a lot of equipment from outside Oklahoma. He started buying equipment and opened Nathan Gardocki Productions with his wife and fellow OCU graduate, Angela Gardocki. NGP is now the largest film equipment rental business in Oklahoma, supporting more than 25 film, television and commercial productions each year. While overseeing NGP, Gardocki continues to manage several of the biggest movies that come to town. Next month, he will resume his role as UPM on Reagan, the star-studded biopic of the 40th President, starring Dennis Quaid and Penelope Ann Miller as Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
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Give blood with the Red Cross during National Volunteer Month With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients in need of transfusions. During National Volunteer Month this April, the American Red Cross is celebrating the blood donors who help fulfill its lifesaving mission and urging healthy individuals to join them in giving. Nearly 2.6 million Red Cross volunteer donors step up every year to ensure blood is on the shelves when patients need it. The generosity of these heroes has been especially impactful over the past year as they helped the Red Cross continue to meet patient needs amid the
COVID-19 pandemic. The Red Cross continues to urge healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give blood to ensure hospitals can meet patient needs. Schedule a donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As a special thank-you, those who come to give by April 30 will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of five $1,000 egift cards to a merchant of choice. Additional details are available at
rcblood.org/Gift.
Health insights for donors The Red Cross is testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. Testing may also identify the presence of antibodies developed after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Plasma from routine blood donations that test positive for high levels of antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to meet potential future needs of COVID-19 patients. Convalescent plasma is a
type of blood product collected from COVID-19 survivors who have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. Donors can expect to receive antibody test and sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: April 18, 8 am - 2 pm, Piedmont United Methodist Church, 2525 Piedmont Road N. April 26, 12 pm - 6:30 pm, American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma, 601 NE 6th St.
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50 MOST POWERFUL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The ballot: mailed to more than 280 business and community leaders JANELLE ARCHER Digital Media Mgr., MidFirst Bank BRITTANY ATTAWAY Dir. of Commun. Relations, DRG J.D. BAKER Special Assistant to Mayor Holt ANGELA BEATTY Dir. Victim Services, YWCA of OKC MICHAEL BYRNES President/CEO, OKC Dodgers RONN BURTON Actor, Dir. Childrens Theatre, Lyric PHILIP BUSEY JR. Executive VP, Delaware Resources STEPHEN BUTLER Assist. Dean for Advancement, OCU ANDRE CALDWELL Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins JEFFREY CARTMELL Dpty Gen. Counsel, Office of Governor SUNNY CEARLEY VP Membership, Greater OKC Chamber LIZ CHARLES Sr. Prog. Off., Kirkpatrick Family Fund WILL CLAYTON Business Intel. Analyst, OKC Thunder GRAHAM COLTON Musician, Partner, Social Order JAMES COOPER OKC Councilman, Ward 2 KIMBERLY COPE Community Relations, Sonic CASEY CORNETT Co-Owner, CMO, Spark Creative TERRANCE CRAFT Executive Director, OKCYP MARGARET CREIGHTON Executive VP, Positive Tomorrows STEVEN CURRY VP, Investment Strategist, BOK JEREMIAH DAVIS Artistic Director, OK Contemporary ALYX PICARD DAVIS Executive Director, deadCenter Film TAYLOR OGLE DILLARD Co-Owner, Relax and Revamp ROGER DOLESE Finance, Kalidy Kia TIM DOTY Dir. of Administration, Loves Travel Stops DENA DRABEK Arc of Oklahoma DENISE DUONG Artist/Muralist, Little D Gallery ERIN ENGELKE Executive Director, Calm Waters DARCI LYNNE FARMER Ventriliquist, ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner ALEX FREEDMAN Director of Broadcasting, OKC Dodgers CHELSEY FLINT Owner, Chelsey Flint Events TAYLOR FUDGE Manag. Partner, Claims Mgmt. Resources ALLY GLAVAS Vice President, Candor PR BAILEY GORDON Develop. Consult., Bailey Gordon LLC. ADAM GRAHAM City Councilman, The Village ELIZABETH GRAY Executive Director, OKC Broadway JoBETH HAMON OKC Councilwoman, Ward 6
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District 22. The seat was vacated when Congress woman Stephanie Bice was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. In the election for Oklahoma City Public School board chairman, Paula Lewis defeated current District 1 member Charles Henry garnering nearly 52 percent of the votes. Carol A. Thompson defeated Brett Hayes by over 300 votes for the OKCPS District 1 seat. In District 2, former U.S. Senate education advisor Lori Bowman
NATHANIEL HARDING Founder/CEO, Antioch Energy MANDY HEAPS Sr. Director, OSU Foundation JUSTIN HENRY Sr. VP/Comm. Lending, First State Bank HAILEY GREEN-HOPPER Attorney, Pierce, Couch, Hendrickson ALANA HOUSE Assist. Dean for Student Services, OCU DAVIS HUDIBURG Hudiburg Auto Group, OMRF Ambass. CAROLINE IKARD AVP/Oper., Tech., American Fidelity KYLE IMPSON Dir. Comm. Develop., Chickasaw Nation LAUREN OTTAWAY JOHNSON Associate, Crowe & Dunlevy TOMMIE JOHNSON Oklahoma County Sheriff ALEX KAISER Vice President, Simmons Bank TAYLOR KETCHUM Vice President, Jones PR AMANDA KIRKPATRICK Realtor, Metro Mark Realtors LINDSAY LAIRD VP Programs, Arnall Family Found. SKYE LATIMER Partner/Co-Owner, Folded Owl RACHAEL LEONHART Development Manager, Lyric JANE LERUM Criminal Justice Advis., County Comm. SETH LEWIS Festival Director, Arts Council OKC MICHAEL LEVINE SVP/Healthcare Lend., First Liberty SHANNON LOCKWOOD Mgr. Workplace Giving, Allied Arts SUZIE LOVELESS Director of Programs, OKIE RACHEL MANN Digital Engage. Lead, American Fidelity TRAVIS MASON Director, Cushman and Wakefield MOLLIE BENNETT McCURDY Community Volunteer JESSICA McCOOL Regional Consult., BOK Insurance JOHN McNAMARA Managing Parnter, PwC GERON MORGAN Partner, BKD Financial Services KINDT STEVEN MEYERS VP, Humankind Hospitality PHI NGUYEN Dir. of Finance/Admin., Downtown OKC ABIGAIL OGLE News Anchor, KOCO TV STEPHANIE O’GARA Managing Director, RF Binder ALLISON PARKER Sr. Develop. Manager, Infant Crisis SHANE PATE City Manager, Nichols Hills COLLINS PECK Project Manager, Lingo Construct. BAILEY PERKINS Public Policy Dr., Regional Food Bank CASSI PETERS Co-owner, Skyfire Media
won 75 percent of the vote to defeat James E. McHenry. Griffis said she would like to thank David Bennett for his many years of service. “His leadership helped bring about many improvements that we are seeing today and I’m inspired by his deep love for this city,” she said. “I hope to be able to learn from his work and his wisdom
DAVID POSTIC Attorney, Postic and Bates SHANNON PRESTI Coord. Teen Leader. Initiatives, YMCA SACHE PRIMEAUX-SHAW Constituency Coord., OK Dem Party WHITNEY RAINBOLT Principal Broker, Medallion Group ADAM RAINBOLT Sr. VP, BancFirst Insurance Services ANNA RANEY Dir. Leader. & Cult. Devel., Polston Tax TONYA RATCLIFF Philanthropy Principal, Northcare KATE RICHARD CEO, Warwick Investment Group ERIK SALAZAR Manager, Budget Execution, FAA JAY SCAMBLER Associate, Ravenwood Energy BARRY SCHMELZENBACH Superintendent, Harding Fine Arts JENNIFER SCHULTZ Senior VP of Marketing, OU Medicine T.W. SHANNON President, Chickasaw Commun. Bank BLAIR SIMS Events Manager, Allied Arts LEXI SKAGGS Sr. Advance. Engineer., OU Found. SELENA SKORMAN Dir. Strategic Partner., Innovation Dist. ADAM SOLTANI Executive Director, CAIR SARAH STAFFORD Chief Accounting Officer, OG&E KRISTI BIRK STEINBERG Mgr., Keep Moving OKC, OKCCF LACY SWOPE Meteorologist, News 9 JOHN SYMCOX Director/Innovation, First Fidelity BECKY TAYLOR Community Volunteer CLAY TAYLOR Lobbyist, The Taylor Group KRISTEN TORKELSON Comm. Engage Liasion, EMBARK EMOLY WALTERS Realtor, 2010 Miss Oklahoma TRAVIS WEEDN Sr. Attorn. Petrol. Tank, Corp. Comm. SONNY WILKINSON Sr. Dir. of Development, OMRF KIMBERLY WORRELL Development Director, OKCMOA MEGAN YOUNG Learn., Develop. Partner, One Source
as I take my place on the council.“ Bowman is a public school mom. She has two children in public schools, one in Nichols Hills Elementary School and one at Harding Charter Preparatory School. “As your OKCPS Board Member, I’ll vote like my own children’s education depends on it ... because it does,” she said.
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OPINION OUR STAND “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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Guest Editorial
Let’s protect criminal justice reform that works
Over the past few years, Oklahoma has made progress on smart criminal justice reform. But Oklahoma still has one of the highest imprisonment rates in the nation, and has had one of the highest female imprisonment rates in the country for nearly three decades. Our state can’t afford to roll back reforms that have had a positive impact on our families, communities and state budget, especially when these reforms have ongoing support from Oklahoma voters. New polling data finds that 76% of Oklahomans continue to support SQ 780, which was approved by voters in 2016, and reclassified simple drug possession and low-level property crimes as misdemeanors. The polling also found that 69% of Oklahomans support criminal justice reform overall.
SQ 780 and its reforms aren’t just widely supported by the public. They’re also working. Since SQ 780 passed, Oklahoma’s property crime rates have fallen by 5%, and every major Jan Largent metropolitan area President, League of has had a decline in Women Voters Okla. property crime. These reforms have safely decreased the state’s prison population and produced more than $10 million in savings each year to help Oklahomans in need of substance abuse and mental health treatment. Unfortunately, there’s a bill under consideration in the House of Representatives — Senate Bill (SB) 334 — that will undo years of effective reform. Right now, if three or more property offenses are committed within 90 days, the value of those items can be added together and will determine if the offense is a misdemeanor or a felony. If items total over $1,000, it is a felony. SB 334 would double
this time period, leading to more felony charges and longer prison sentences. Low-level property offenses are often survival crimes stemming from addiction and poverty. We know long sentences for these lowlevel offenses don’t make our communities safer. In turn, felony convictions make it significantly more difficult for people to find a job and secure stable housing, which can make re-entering their communities even more difficult. SB 334 would damage the meaningful progress that has been made as a result of SQ 780. It will only increase the prison population and waste taxpayer dollars. We must continue to push for safe, smart, and common-sense reforms that transition people back into their communities and reduce the probability that they will commit another offense. I urge Oklahoma lawmakers to vote ‘no’ on SB 334 this session. It’s your chance to protect criminal justice reforms that are widely supported by your constituents, and that work to make our state stronger, safer, and help Oklahomans thrive. Jan Largent, President, League of Women Voters
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26 (Tie). SETH LEWIS Festival Director Arts Council OKC
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27 (Tie). BRITTANY ATTAWAY Dir. of Comm. Relations DRG
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28 (Tie). ALLISON PARKER Sr. Development Manager Infant Crisis Services
28 (Tie). KINDT STEVEN MEYERS VP, Humankind Hospitality
29 (Tie). STEPHEN BUTLER Asst. Dean for Advancement Oklahoma City Univ.
29 (Tie). TIM DOTY Dir. of Administration Love’s Travel Stops
29 (Tie). SHANNON LOCKWOOD Employee Giving, Allied Arts
29 (Tie). KATE RICHARD CEO Warwick Invest. Group
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30 (Tie). MICHAEL LEVINE SVP/Healthcare Lending First Liberty Bank
30 (Tie). SHANE PATE City Manager Nichols Hills
30 (Tie). JANELLE ARCHER Digital Media Manager MidFirst Bank
30 (Tie). ALLY GLAVAS Vice President Candor PR
30 (Tie). KRISTEN TORKELSON Comm. Liasion, EMBARK
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The write-ins Please note that some of the write-ins are included in our Most Powerful Oklahomans or Most Powerful Women ballots or may not fit into our age requirements. Christopher Lloyd, Emily Rothrock Tate, Carrie Blumert, Tyler Bolton, Nikki Nice, Leah Roper, Chris Schilling, Jabee, Maurianna Adams, Emily Allan, Allison Barta Baily,
Andrea Benjamin, Ed Blau, Carrie Blumert, Brian Bogert, Amber Brock, Abby Broyles, Andy Burnett and Brian Busey. Also, Marek Cornett, Tamya CoxToure, Jeff Dixon, Francie Ekwerekwu, Lincka Elizondo-Sanchez, Robyn See WRITE-INS, Page 11
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Village hopes to slow traffic with speed humps pilot program By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Residents of The Village have complained for years about speeders in their neighborhoods. To curb the traffic violators, The Village City Council voted unanimously to spend $15,000 to install speed humps as a pilot program they hope will slow down residential traffic. “Our two most noto-
WRITE-INS From Page 10 Elliot, Cher Golding, Razz Grigsby, Tanner Hanstein, Kari Hoffhines, David Holt, Blair Humphreys, Gabe Ikard, Christian Kanady, Brianne Kennemer and James Austin Kerr. Also, Allison Lawrence Connor Lisle, Paula Love, Courtney Mankin, Scott Marsh, Nicole McAfee, Ashley McClain, Chelsey McKnight, Cyndi Munson, Stephanie Pena, Jayme Phillips, Matt Pinnel, Nicholas Pointer, Cassi Poor, Sam Rainbolt, Valerie Riley, Heather Rouba, Megan Salomone, Bridget Scambler, Hannah Schmitt and Allie Shinn. Also, Also, Andrew Silvestri, Bryce Steven-
rious streets for speeding are Carlton Way and Lakeside Drive,” said City Manager Bruce Stone during a City Council meeting. “Carlton Way is the only street in town that runs from Pennsylvania Avenue to May Avenue with few stop signs. People tend to speed up when there are long stretches with no stops.” The width of the street can be a factor as
people drive slower when the lanes are narrow, he said. The people who use the street, their ages, etc. can be a big factor. “We’ve been considering installing speed (b)umps for at least two years,” said Stone. “With approval from the City Council we will now order the systems to get them installed quickly.” The first test location will be on Carlton Way
between Pennsylvania Avenue and Village Drive. Stone said there is no way to know how long the pilot program might be implemented, but if it goes well the test speed humps will remain in place. “Public acceptance is the most important aspect of the program,” he said. “We will know fairly soon how effective the speed humps are in slowing traffic down. If this pilot pro-
son, Ryan Storer, Jason Strasser, Colin Stringer, Sam Swanson, Cooper Tate, Amanda Templeton,
Jennifer Thurman, Jim Trent, Mauree Turner, Stephen Tyler, Kristen Vails, Emily Virgin, Garrett Voss, Austin-
Voss, Paul Wang, Lauren Warkentine, North Whipple, Jeremy Wolfe, Jenna Worthen and Tommy Yi.
gram is effective and acceptable, I would expect more to be installed in problem areas. “Speeding occurs practically everywhere, but we have some areas where there is more traffic and we receive more complaints from residents. We’re espe-
cially aware of areas where there are children playing. Most often complaints have to do with neighborhood safety and children.” If the pilot program is successful, Stone said the city would add See VILLAGE, Page B8
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Casady performing arts students excel at state contest Casady Performing Arts students participated in the OSSAA District Solo and Ensemble Contest in March. Soloists often study with a private instructor in addition to their participation in Casady’s band, orchestra, or choir class, and work diligently to prepare for the district contest. Ensembles rehearse with Casady’s music staff before or after school hours, during breaks, as well as in class to prepare pieces for competition. Casady music students participated in a combined total of 19 events -- 13 solos
Casady orchestra and band students perform at Casady’s 2019 Spring Fling celebration in the Bennett Athletic Center.
and 6 ensembles. Soloists earned 12 superior ratings and 1 excellent rating, and each ensemble received a superior rating! “We are blessed with an incredibly devoted group of
student-artists,” Head of School Nathan L. Sheldon said. “They are taught by an equally devoted group of performing and visual arts faculty who help our students grow and excel in
the arts. To be able to safely bring our community together and celebrate the talents of our students is something we all look forward to.” Upper Division students
who earned superior ratings are eligible to compete at the OSSAA State Contest, which will be in late April in Enid. The talent of these musicians, along with Casady theatre and visual art students will be showcased at Casady’s Spring Fling on Saturday, May 8. Spring Fling is Casady’s annual celebration of the arts that provides members of the Casady Community the opportunity to watch, listen, and view the talents of our students and the incredible work they have done all year.
OKC Museum of Art to host two new, original exhibitions Two new, original exhibitions, “From Heroes to Immortals: Classical Mythological Prints” and “A Room with a View: Scenes of the Italian Countryside,” open May 15 at 10 a.m. at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Curated from OKCMOA’s permanent collection, the exhibitions highlight themes from “The Painters of Pompeii: Roman Frescoes from the National Archaeological Museum, Naples,” the museum’s blockbuster summer exhibition. “Throughout history, artists have turned to classical mythology and the Italian countryside for inspiration,” said Bryn Schockmel, curator for both exhibitions. “Theseus and the Minotaur, Narcissus and Echo, the Judgment of Paris – these may be stories you know, or names you have heard. ‘From Heroes to Immortals’ features 500 years of works on
paper that explore our enduring fascination with these spectacular stories and characters.” “The Italian campagna, or countryside, has a similar appeal and is featured in ‘A Room with a View,’” Schockmel continued. “The campagna’s sweeping vistas, at times sprinkled with ancient ruins, make for an enticing subject for artists in a variety of mediums. American artists in particular traveled to Italy throughout the 19th century to study not only the great masterpieces of ancient and Renaissance art, but also to sketch and paint the campagna bathed in a beautiful glow. This exhibition features works of art that illustrate artists' lasting love affair with the Italian campagna.” “From Heroes to Immortals” Featuring 20 prints from OKCMOA’s collection, “From Heroes to Immortals” includes works by Dole
Reed, Leonard Baskin, Heinrich Aldegrever, Grace Hartigan and others. For millennia, classical mythology has been a shared language through which artists can tell tales of heroism, love, vengeance and more. From the frescoes of ancient Rome through the art of today, myths have served as an eternal source of inspiration. Renaissance painters and printmakers used ancient myths as a vehicle for depicting the nude form in a tasteful and acceptable manner. Similarly, in the 17th and 18th centuries, when landscape was only just emerging as a distinct genre, artists used stories from the classical world as a model in which to create vast landscapes, with only the smallest of figures. Continuing into modern times, mythological tales have been used by artists as a form of satire or as a reflection on contemporary soci-
ety. This exhibition features works on paper from the 16th through the 20th centuries. Some recount famous myths; others more obscure stories. In some, the mythological tale takes a backseat, with the focus primarily on the human form or the landscape setting. All of the works, however, reinforce the enduring power of classical mythology. “A Room with a View” Through 16 photos, prints and paintings, “A Room with a View” explores the influence of the Italian campagna on artists over the course of three centuries. American Hudson River School painter Thomas Cole was preoccupied with the effect of humans on the landscape and the ruins left behind by past civilizations. A century-and-a-half later, See OKCMOA, Page B3
Obituary
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Ann Noble was a kind, generous and loveable Christian Ann Elizabeth Noble was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., at St. Anthony Hospital. The youngest of three children born to Samuel Lloyd Noble and Vivian Bilby Noble, she grew up in Ardmore, Okla. In her early years she also spent summers in California, where the family traveled to escape the Depressionera dust which aggravated her older brother's asthma. Her mother died of pneumonia in the pre-
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antibiotic era, when Ann was only six. After the tragic loss of her mother, Ann continued
to be blessed with the strong and loving maternal presence of her grandmother Hattie Noble, housekeeper Nora Shaffer and her aunt Mary Tolbert. She and her brothers attended school and lived in La Jolla, Calif., in a small house overlooking the cove, for the next two years. On returning to Ardmore, they moved into the house on D Street which had been purchased shortly before their mother's death.
Ann learned early to cook, sew, be a gracious hostess and, of necessity, help run a household. She graduated from Ardmore High School in 1948. She attended Mills College in Oakland for two years, always retaining a fondness for the Bay Area and Tony Bennett's “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” After her father died suddenly late in her sophomore year, she returned home and attended OU as a junior. She fell in love with a young Navy lieutenant, Dr. David Brown, older brother of a high school classmate. When David returned from Korea for duty in San Diego, they were married in Ardmore on Nov. 18, 1951. After a honeymoon in Santa Fe, N.M., the couple first lived in Corpus Christi, Texas, where David completed his tour at the Naval Hospital. In 1952 they moved to Oklahoma City, which would be home for the rest of their lives. Ann and David raised three children. Consummate housewife Ann learned to love traveling with her family in a pickup camper across the American West and
into Canada. Later would come travels with friends in more spacious motor homes and cabin life in Lake City, Colo., over nearly forty summers. Ladylike Ann also came to delight in donning rain gear, or sunglasses and hat, to share in David's love of fishing – enjoying many trips with dear friends to Lake Ouachita, Lake Fork, and Toledo Bend. She was a longtime trustee of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, established by her father. She was also a Trustee on the Boards of OCU, Heritage Hall, Harn Homestead and Omniplex (now Science Museum Oklahoma). She was a founding member of the Annie Oakley and Prix de West Societies at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. She was a 50year member of Nichols Hills United Methodist Church. She resolutely supported and shared in David's work with the Heritage Foundation, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. Ann bequeaths to her family and all who knew her a legacy of kindness, companionable travel, Chris-
tian devotion, generosity and quiet charity, memorable homecooked meals and love of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Vivian; by her brothers, Sam and Ed; by her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Noble; and by her cousins, Margaret Baldridge and Bilby Wallace. She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, David Brown; her three children (and their spouses), Randy Brown (Susan Ross), Susan Brown (Bill McCoy), Marianne Rooney (Pat); her nine grandchildren, Patrick Rooney (Patterson), Turner Rooney (Gillian), Matthew Rooney (Katie), Clark Ruppert, Ellen Ruppert, Willy Ruppert, Jake Brown (Anna), Katie Brown and David Brown; her nine greatgrandchildren, Emily, Caroline, and Brooks Brown; Patrick, Lucy, and Maggie Rooney; Turner and Luke Rooney; and Teddy Rooney; her cousins Carolyn Smith, Jim Tolbert (Beth), and Sara Orwig; and sisters-inlaw Maria Noble and Anne Falin. The family wish to thank the devoted caregivers of Kate's Angels and Integris Hospice. Her funeral will be Friday, April 16, at 10 a.m., at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, with alternatepew seating in the church and live streaming for those outside the sanctuary or at home. Visitation will be Thursday, April 15, at 4-6 p.m., at HahnCook/Street & Draper Funeral Home. Recognizing the persistent risk of COVID for many, the family wants no one to feel an obligation to attend. Memorials may be made to the Noble Research Institute, Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, or the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Students
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‘Grand finale’ to school at McGuinness packed with events S
ports! Homecoming! Olympics Week! Prom! Auction! There is so much going on in the last few weeks of April at Bishop McGuinness. The final month of instruction before AP exams and finals is packed with all sorts of events, as the grand finale to this school year unlike any other has commenced. As more and more students and faculty have
by Thomas Raglow IRISH ITEMS
received their COVID19 vaccines and cases at a low rate, the end of the year promises to be almost as normal as pre-pandemic times. • One of the school’s
few assemblies this year was held where the Junior Homecoming court was announced. While originally supposed to take place in February with basketball, this year’s Junior Homecoming will be during a soccer game. Based on the theme of “Around the World,” a fun week of dress up days and activities for the court will round out with the Homecoming
Queen being selected tonight, April 16, between the varsity soccer matches against Guthrie. • After a few delays this spring, the pom team was finally presented their 2020 OSDTDA Class 5A Jazz Division Title award, High Point Jazz Award and Outstanding Choreography Award. • The speech and debate team finished as
The 2020-21 Irish Pom team was presented their trophies from the OSDTDA competition where they received Class 5A Jazz Division Title award, High Point Jazz Award and Outstanding Choreography Award.
The speech and debate team, under the leadership of Brett Young, was named the Class 5A Speech & Debate State Runners-Up!
OKCMOA From Page B1 Canadian photographer Geoffrey James also sought to explore how mankind had impacted the Roman landscape, in both ancient times and more recently. Other
artists, such as Louis Eilshemius, were drawn to the almost spiritual quality of the Italian countryside. Both exhibitions will be on view through Nov. 7. “The Painters of Pompeii” “The Painters of Pompeii” highlights a sel-
dom-seen medium – the Roman wall painting – which was pervasive in ancient Rome, through over 80 artifacts and artworks. The National Archaeological Museum of Naples houses the largest and most important collection of Roman era paintings, comprising some 5,000 frescos.
As the only venue for this historic exhibition, visiting OKCMOA this summer represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “The Painters of Pompeii” is organized by the National Archaeological Museum, Naples and MondoMostre and will be on view June 26 through Oct. 17.
Class 5A State RunnersUp last weekend at the state tournament. Additionally, they received third place for Academic Achievement, five students were named individual State Championships, and three named individual State
April 16 R.G. “Bob” Bannister Steven G. Bentley Jr. Marilyn Brickey Agnes Brock Joe Ellis Braden Gordon Stephanie Hershberger Mary Keso Elizabeth Lambird Thelma Riggs Margaret Helen Schwab Jennifer Wickersham April 17 Robert Benard Don Bullard Carolne Chesher Thea Daniels Mazel Dockery Tad Hyroop Jada Jedlicka Margo McCann Steve Sanders April 18 Julie Carr Willie Mae Caldwell Betsy Felton Dan Kelly Betty Kimberling Patti Taylor Jack Witt April 19 JoAnn Adams Marissa Blauser Karen Bradley Jesse Lee Cornwell Lois Dozier Fred Dunlevy Debby McQueen Christopher Neumann Mary Frances Pack
Runners-Up. Congratulations to seniors Catie Leonard, William Janson, Cade McNeil, Lane Adkins, Julia Richard, Evyn Lehr and Sarah Tran for their hard work on the speech and debate team throughout high school!
Rob Rhodes Cathleen Shelby Brad Truss Jim Waldo April 20 Leigh Anna Babb Troy Benear Laura Carey Homer Carter Leora Crandall Georgia Kay Gross Jerry Kelley Jack Lowery Keith Shideler Tim Strange Walter W. Stumpf Jr. Steve Swann April 21 George T. Allen Gary Baccus Paula Fulmer Summer Lutz Jo McMurrian Branden Oller Christina Robb Courtney Wells Cori Yordi April 22 Carol David DeeAnn Harris Ivy Herrin Travis R. Johnson Emily Kirk Andrew M. Kowalski W.L. Overholser Sheila Rice Margaret Ringwald Carl Sandefer Sheralyn Selph Katie Tillman Susan Wendelken
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Sports Weekly BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Chargers outlast Harrah With two outs in the top of the eighth inning, Heritage Hall’s Austin Lemon belted a single to center field to score Brigham Evans and give the Chargers a 4-3 victory in extra innings at Harrah last Monday afternoon. Lemon also added a double to give him two hits in the game, as Jackson Jobe went 2for-4 with a triple and scored a run for Heritage Hall (15-4). Gray Thomas belted
a 2-run homerun in the second inning, while Evans and Ford Stephenson chipped in hits. Evans struck out four over two hitless innings in relief to earn the pitching victory. The Chargers are set to host Enid this Saturday at noon before visiting Kingfisher on Monday and hosting the Yellowjackets on Tuesday at 5 p.m. for Senior Night. ANTLERS EDGE WESTMOORE Deer Creek picked up another walk-off win last Monday, when
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Jack Hill singled to score Nathan Burright in the bottom of the seventh inning to propel the Antlers to a 3-2 win over Westmoore. Hill, Bryce Logan and Cole Mungia belted two hits each to lead Deer Creek (21-3). Zandt Payne added an RBI single, while Burright also reached base to score the game-winning run. Pitcher Brett McComas allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two in the seventh inning to get the victory. The Antlers host Mustang this Friday at 5 p.m. and visit Edmond Santa Fe on Saturday at noon. KNIGHTS RUN OVER JONES Building a 3-run lead after the first two innings, Crossings Christian cruised to an 11-1 triumph at Jones on Monday. Silas Ward batted 2for-3 with a double, while driving in three runs and scoring three times. Four others had hits, including Jonah Mahen with two runs scored and two RBIs, Mason
Southmoore last Thursday, the Panthers (7-13) are slated to host Edmond North this Saturday at noon. CYCLONES DROP SPC COUNTERS
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PC North’s Cooper Atteberry (6) hurls a pitch toward home plate during the Panthers’ game against Chickasha in the Northwest Optimist tournament.
Snyder with two runs scored, Preston Mahen with an RBI and run scored and Mason Conway drove in a run. Pitcher Drew Wood struck out five and surrendered just a run on four hits over six innings for the complete-game victory. PANTHERS FALL AT EDMOND SANTA FE
Unable to generate much offense, PC North suffered a 10-0 loss at Edmond Santa Fe last Monday. Holden Bradford accounted for the Panthers’ only hit in the game. Pitcher Farris Shawareb allowed seven runs on four hits and struck out two over three innings to take the loss. After a road trip to
Casady endured a rough trip to north Texas last weekend, as the Cyclones dropped a pair of Southwest Preparatory Conference counters. Fisher Moody batted 2-for-2 with a double and Coleman Dawkins added a single in a 21-0 setback at Cistercian on Saturday. Pitcher Conner Richards got roughed up for 10 runs on six hits but struck out two in two innings for the loss. The Cyclones (0-7) managed just one hit by Jack Foster on Friday in a 17-0 loss at Oakridge. Pitcher Ethan Knowles surrendered 13 runs on five hits and struck out two over three innings in the losing effort. Casady also returns to Texas this weekend for SPC counters at Trinity Valley on Friday and at Dallas Episcopal on Saturday. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
GOLF ROUNDUP
Knights shoot 6th at Perkins Invitational With a pair of players in the top 25, the Crossings Christian golf team finished sixth at the Perkins Invitational last week. Reese C. Atkins fired a 78 at Cimarron Trails Golf Club in Perkins to finish fourth in the individual standings. Boston Harris shot a round of 85 to crack the top 25 in 21st place. The Knights next play April 24 at the Jenks Invitational.
Faires takes 4th Mount St. Mary’s Dylan Faires finished fourth out of 84 players at the Duncan Invitational.
IRISH GIRLS 7TH AT DEL CITY The McGuinness girls claimed seventh place at the Del City Invitational in last week’s action. Moe Kierl carded 93 at Trosper Park to lead the Irish.
CYCLONES PLACE 4TH AT OCA Both Casady teams showed well last week at the OCA Invitational in Guthrie. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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TENNIS ROUNDUP
TRACK ROUNDUP
Knights net 2nd at East/West Showdown Cyclones run Claiming fifth or better in all four divisions, the Crossings Christian boys tennis team finished second at the East/West Showdown last week. Hunter Demunbrun claimed first in No. 1 singles to lead the Knights and Daniel Haley took second in No. 1 singles at OKC Tennis Center. Graham Clark and Parker Dillon brought home a consolation title in No. 1 doubles, while Gavin Clark and Kyler Kosanke claimed fourth in No. 2 doubles. The Heritage Hall girls took fourth in the team standings, behind two division winners. Brooke Thompson paced the Chargers with a first-place finish in No. 1 singles. Lily Plaster and Annabelle Treadwell also took the No. 1 doubles title. Kali Freymiller placed sixth in No. 2
to title at Kingfisher
Heritage Hall girls tennis team members, from left, Brooke Thompson, Raya Cooper, Lily Plaster, Annabelle Treadwell and Kali Freymiller, are all smiles after finishing fourth at the East-West Showdown.
singles. The Heritage Hall boys, meanwhile, finished fifth. Wesley Jansen and Emerson Ritenour placed third to lead the Chargers. Larson Van Horn and Gray Ferguson claimed fourth in No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively. Duke Brim and Armando Rosell also came in sixth in No. 2 doubles.
In addition, the Crossings Christian girls finished seventh at the Showdown. PANTHERS WIN PC TRIANGULAR Claiming multiple victories in every division, both PC North teams won the Putnam City Triangular last week. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
SOCCER ROUNDUP
Rockets clobber OCS
They host Kingfisher this Thursday.
Mount St. Mary continued its strong season with the Rocket boys earning an 8-0 triumph over OCS last Monday. Abraham Garcia led the way with four goals for the Rockets (12-2), with John Cervantes, Eric Jaquez, Thiago Lopes and Lane Smith also adding goals. The Rocket girls (105) suffered a 2-1 loss to the Saints, behind a goal by Ashlanne Fuentes. Earlier in the week, both teams cruised to victories at Guthrie with the boys winning 9-1 and the girls winning 6-4.
Both Heritage Hall soccer teams cruised to big shutout victories over Alva and Cordell in last week’s action. The Charger girls kept their undefeated season alive with a 10-0 win against the Goldbugs. Katerina Chrysant scored three goals and Farrah Northcutt added two goals to lead Heritage Hall (7-0). They also rolled to a 10-0 victory against Cordell. Meanwhile, the Heritage Hall boys picked up a 5-0 triumph over Alva. Boston Powell netted two goals to
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lead the Chargers (5-4), with WIll Mattocks, Cooper Cookson and Carter Counts also adding scores. Mattocks also led the way with three goals in a 10-0 win against Cordell. Thad Butler and Jett Roselius added two goals each. After a road doubleheader at Heritage Hall on Thursday, Crossings Christian is set to visit Kingfisher this Tuesday. IRISH GIRLS BLANK DEL CITY Behind four players with at least two goals each, the McGuinness girls rolled to a 10-0 victory against Del City last week. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Keyed by six individual gold medalists, the Casady boys track team cruised to the Kingfisher Invitational championship last week. The Cyclone girls claimed third place, followed by the Crossings Christian girls in fourth and the boys in fifth place. Larry Mathis and Cruz Uhland earned a pair of gold medals each to lead the Cyclones. Mathis captured the 1600 meters by just 2hundredths of a second in 4 minutes, 51.45 seconds and won the 3200 more comfortably in 10:44.61. He also finished fourth in the 800 meters. Uhland swept the throwing events, including a win in the discus over teammate Sam Timberlake with a throw of 131 feet, 7 inches and the shot put with a toss of 41-5. Blake Mahoney picked up a gold medal in the 400 meters with a winning time of 51.82 seconds and was just a tenthsecond off the winning pace to claim second in the 100 meters. Other gold medal winners for the Casady boys included Kyler Scoville in the 110meter hurdles in 16.32 seconds, Caleb Campbell in the 300 hurdles in 42.30 seconds and D. J. Freeman in the long jump with a leap of 22 feet, 1-1/2 inches. Scoville also finished second in the pole vault and fourth in the 300 hurdles, while Campbell took second in the 110 hurdles and Freeman tied for fourth in the high jump. Two Casady girls
earned gold medals at Kingfisher. Riley Dumigan won the 100 meters by .02 seconds in 12.73 seconds and took second in the 200 meters. Sydney Geiger outdueled the field by two seconds to win a gold medal in the 400 meters in 1:03.21 and Shanta Ramdas was second in the 800 meters. The Cyclone girls also won the 4-by-100 relay in 52.20 seconds and took second in both the 4-by-200 and 4-by-400 relays. The boys were second in the 4-by-100 relay and third in the 4-by-400. Savanna Meek paced the Crossings Christian girls with a pair of gold medals in the hurdle events. Meek won the 100 hurdles in 17.39 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 19.23 seconds. Bronwyn Link chipped in a thirdplace effort in the 800 meters. Luke McGarraugh led the Knight boys by claiming second in the 800 meters. IRISH GIRLS TAKE 3RD AT CARL ALBERT Three event winners propelled the McGuinness girls to third at the Carl Albert Invitational last week. Julia Richard led off the trio with a gold medal in the 400 meters, finishing in 59.76 seconds just ahead of teammate Presley Parker in second place. Logan Pierce edged the field by fractions of a second in the 100 hurdles in 18.10 seconds and took fourth in the 300 hurdles. Isabelle Scherm rounded out the trio with a gold medal in the high jump with a winning leap of 5 feet, 2 inches. Isabelle Farley tied
for second with Pierce in the pole fault and claimed third alone in the long jump, while Ari Maxwell also was third in the long jump. The girls also claimed second in the 4-by-400 relay and third in the 4-by-200 relay. The Irish boys finished in fifth place in the team standings, thanks to Gabe Grim who won a gold medal in the high jump with a leap of 6-10. Luke Chansolme claimed second in the 3200 meters and Reid Henderson was third in the pole vault. TRIO WINS GOLD AT PLAINVIEW Representing two different schools, a trio of Fridayland athletes won gold medals at the District 5 Championships at Plainview. Heritage Hall’s Daphne Matthews paced the group with a pair of event titles. Matthews outdistanced the field by a half-second in the 400 meters in 1:01.38 and by three seconds in the 800 meters in 2:30.33. Mount St. Mary’s Jackson Salsman-Whitfield dominated the 800 meters by two seconds in 1:58.37 to claim a gold medal. Heritage Hall’s Jayden Williams rounded out the trio with a gold medal in the shot put with a winning throw of 48 feet, 7 inches. Two other Charger athletes won silver medals, with Anya Birch taking second in the 200 meters and Malia Dinwiddie claiming second in the 100 hurdles. Salvador Jackson also picked up a pair of second-place finishes in the 100 and 200 meters. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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COMES NOW, CYNTHIA M KEENAN Petitioner to be appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES K. LOFTUS, and presents a Petition for the admission of wills, determination of heirs, devisees and legatees and the appointment of personal representative (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 3 day of May, 2021, at 1:30 pm in the District courtroom of Judge Siderias in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same. 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. WITNESS my hand this 4 day of April, 2021.
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RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature, Deputy Jacob M. Sargent, OBA #33769 Attorney for the Petitioner Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. 2901 N Classen Blvd, Ste. 112 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Phone: (580) 215-1286 Jacob.Sargent@laok.org
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2021-800 ) ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above Application for hearing before Judge Andrews in room 359, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 29 day of June, 2021 at 2:30 o’clock pm. /s/Francisco G. Lopez Applicant
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 9, 2021; Friday, April 16, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No: PB-2021-265 IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATES OF PHYLLIS L. PARNELL, DECEASED and BOBBY J. PARNELL, DECEASED
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: SHEILA COPPAGE You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff has sued you for Amended Petition to Establish Paternity, Child Custody, Support and Visitation. You must answer the Amended Petition to Establish Paternity, Child Custody, Support and Visitation, on or before the 21 day of May, 2021, or the Petition will be taken as true and a Paternity Order and other relief sought will be granted to the Plaintiff. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 24 day of March, 2021.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors having claims against PHYLLIS J. PARNELL and/or BOBBY J. PARNELL, Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral, (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative, c/o Aaron D. Gwartney, 16312 Muirfield Place, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013 on or before the following presentment date: June 4, 2021, or the same will be forever barred. Dated: March 30, 2021 By:/s/Aaron Gwartney Aaron D. Gwartney, OBA #17229 Aaron@BethanyLaw.com Direct Phone: (405)249-3374
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Paula Nayfa BC-2021-09 Proposed project: Demolition and construction of a dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1719 Windsor Place The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 7th day of April, 2021.
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Applicant: Ryan Williams BC-2021-10 Proposed project: Construction of a dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1641 Queenstown The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 7th day of April, 2021. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Section 50-372 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding drainage information required for Building Commission Certificate of Approval Applications; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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Case No. CV-2021-792 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LARUEN SIDNEY EDMOND TO CHANGE HER NAME
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NOTICE is hereby given that Laruen Sidney Edmond has filed a Petition in the District Court of Oklahoma County to have her name changed as follows: from Laruen Sidney Edmond to Lauren Sidney Edmond. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED BY THE COURT that the Petition will be heard by the District Court of Oklahoma County at 1:30 o’clock pm on the 20 day of May, at the County Courthouse located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Any person may file a written protest in the case prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN COURT CLERK OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY COURT CLERK /s/Laruen Sidney Edmond, Pro Se (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 16, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-762 IN RE: The name of: ) Austin James Berryman ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Austin James Berryman has petitioned to change his/her name to Natalie Jane Finley. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 3 day of June, 2021, before Judge Stallings at 11:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why
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GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 16, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-760 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Desmond Wissie, Destiny Wissie
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Sandra Wissie has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Desmond Wissie, Destiny Wissie, Ezekiel Wissie, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Allen Welch Room 315 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 8 day of June 2021, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 6 day of April, 2021. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/illegible signature, Deputy
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Stonecipher - Stoner Announcing the forthcoming wedding of Ms. Megan Stonecipher and Mr. Nathan Stoner of Greensboro, North Carolina. Megan is the daughter of Mrs. Lynne and Dr. Karl Stonecipher. Her maternal grandparents are Mrs. Paula Walker and the late Mr. Joel Walker. Megan’s paternal grandparents are Mrs. Roseanne Stonecipher and the late Mr. Kenneth Stonecipher of Oklahoma City. Megan is a graduate of the University Photo by Kaitlyn Blake of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Nathan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Stoner of Greensboro. He is a graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg. The ceremony and reception is June 5, 2021 at Board & Batten in Lexington, NC. The couple will honeymoon in Bora Bora, French Polynesia and make their home in Greensboro.
Elder Hour to continue at The Cowboy, giving senior visitors more room to roam As warmer weather approaches and families with children have more time to explore, The Cowboy will still dedicate the first hour of business to senior visitors. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will continue to open at 9 am Monday – Friday to senior visitors, and at 10 am to the general public. The program has been extended indefinitely. “Our goal with the Elder Hour has always
been to provide our senior visitors with as safe and enjoyable an experience as possible,” said Museum President & CEO Natalie Shirley. “As visitation increases, we’re excited to continue this opportunity for seniors to social distance, get some exercise in a safe and cool environment or enjoy a quiet and contemplative stroll of the exhibitions.” Elder Hour participants and Museum visitors will be able to
explore the Spiro and the Art of the Mississippian Worlds exhibition through May 9, as well as the Museum’s permanent collections showcasing an extensive collection of Western art and artifacts. Visitors can also explore Liichokoshkomo’, the Museum’s newest 2.3-acre, familycentric outdoor expansion. For more information about the Elder Hour program visit nationalcowboymueum.org.
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Locallyowned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com A&T Mechanical Heat & Air Services INC 1015 Waterwood Parkway, Suite I-100 Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 810-8891 Keedo Clothes 12100 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 607-0887 Denner Roofing Co, LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 842-2900 Kathryn Vaught Interiors 1807 Guilford Lane, by appointment only Nichols Hills, OK 73120 (405) 843-1410 Cheek Ranch Black Label Beef CheekRanch.com (405) 236-5175 Chiki Chiki Boom, LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 210-7248 chikichikiboom@ cox.net Route 66 Tire and Automotive 1815 E. 2nd St. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 503-4707 Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 Dr. Kenneth Plank, O.D., Visual-Eyes 9648 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 749-2002 LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800 The Beef Jerky Emporium and Gourmet Foods 810 W. Danforth Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 359-8200
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23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 943-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com
Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com 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
International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138 Jane O’Toole RE/MAX Preferred Properties 9520 N. May Ave. No.110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-4848 (405) 620-7543 Metro Gymnastics 7420 Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-5308 Metrogymokc.com Mood Party Rentals LLC 224 NE 46th Oklahoma Ci ty, OK 73105 (405) 840-2081 moodpartyrentals.com Gas Station Coffee P.O. Box 18527 Oklahoma City, OK 73154 (888) 542-7760 gscoffee.com Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847
State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
Gordon Stuart 6500 North Western Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-6500 gordon stuart.com
BancFirst 101 N. Broadway, Ste 950 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 270-1009 Bancfirst.com
Direct Diamond 12325 N. May, Suite No. 124 Oklahoma City OK 73120 (405) 748-7474 www.dddiamonds.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com
Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com
La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank
Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com Nations Title Agency of Oklahoma 5715 N. Western, Ste. G Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 605-0700 nationstitle.com
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Leading is what Travis Mason does Travis Mason, director at Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Oklahoma, continues to lead his team and company throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic. Currently, Mason and Commercial Oklahoma are
working alongside Chesapeake Energy to land a developer in hopes to revitalize the unused portion of the campus. A native of Oklahoma City, Mason knows how impactful this development project
could be to the immediate area and to the State of Oklahoma; he is proud to be a part of the team working on this project. In his free time, Mason is passionate in his partnership with Positive Tomorrows and
fully believes in their mission: “partnering with homeless families to educate their children and create pathways to success.” Leading is what Travis Mason does and Commercial Oklahoma is proud to follow.
Taylor Fudge plays key role in innovative programs at CMR
Hello from Western! So much can be saidabout this year. What a ride, right? And during this ride, many things became even more apparent to us at Rococo. We learned how important it is to never take family for granted, and we learned to live life ... in the moment. After all, life is filled with moments, and why not make each and every one of them count? So we want to take this moment to tell each of our valued Rococo family members, thank you. Thank you for coming along on this ride with us. Thank you for celebrating our new Western location, our new vibe, our new atmosphere. We invite you to
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We look forward to creating and sharing many more memories together as we all choose to live life … in the moment.
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From Page 11 speed humps on other problem streets including Lakeside Drive west of May Avenue and Hidden Village Drive. Other possibilities include Georgia Ave, Nichols Road both north and south of Britton, and Stratford Drive south of Britton Road. The city currently has 11 radar signs placed at locations where there is a concern for speeding. When installed, the street humps will have an incline of three and a half inches and a width of three to five feet. In other business: • The city will receive a reimbursement of approximately $1,341,000 from FEMA for cleanup from the October ice storms. Since the request exceeds $1million the project will be subject to mandatory audit. • Sidewalk Project No. 1 will begin any day now. The project will start at Ridgeview and work its way south on Penn to Westchester. • The February 2021 Finance Report showed the city back into the black even without FEMA reimbursement money. The fund balance is up by $343,629. Expenses are one fourth over budget, while revenue is more than 5 percent over budget. • February 2020 figures show sales tax revenues up 59.4 percent or $293,635 versus February 2020. The city collected a total of $787,684. Food stores lead the breakdown with an increase of 339.7 percent.
Taylor Fudge joined Claims Management Resources (CMR) in 2009. Prior to his current role as managing partner, he served as a legal clerk, insurance adjuster, client relations manager and director of sales and marketing. He is a certified Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt and holds a Professional Collections Specialist license from ACA International. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and economics and from Oklahoma City University in 2009 with an MBA in finance. Taylor continued his education, focusing on leadership and entrepreneurship at Harvard University and Northwestern University. Taylor was key in implementing several innovative CMR programs to benefit employees and staff. Through the Volunteer Time Off program, employees receive paid time off for activities such as donating blood or writing letters to isolated elderly people and team efforts at area nonprofits pre-pandemic. In an effort to increase adjuster certifications among staff, CMR also offers employees the opportunity to work toward these achievements on company time. CMR covers the cost of the course, offers access to study supplies
Naifeh Fine Jewelry now offers a wide selection of gifts for men and women.
You know Naifeh Fine Jewelry for exquisite jewelry, custom design, expert repair and restoration and appraisal services. Now you can find a curated selection of gifts, home accessories, cards and fragrances on our showroom floor, making it easier and affordable to “gift” yourself, your friends, and your loved ones with something truly special no matter the budget! From one-of-a-kind agate and petrified wood coffee tables to our favorite fragrance line, Tokyo Milk, by Margot Elena, you’ll find the unique and unexpected in every corner of our showroom. And what about the men in your life who are so hard to buy for? Our John Rippel belt buckle and strap selection offers something he won’t see on everyone else. Keep him smelling great all day with Tainted Love or one of our other Tokyo Milk Dark fragrances. Tokyo Milk Light features fragrances, body cream,
soaps, lip balm and more for women. Home accessories and art rotate continually, so make Naifeh Fine Jewelry a regular stop to see what is new. Now that our state is “opening back up,” there are several events coming in May. Go to naifehfinejewelry.com and click on the events tab for a complete listing. We’ll help you find the perfect gift for your mother or graduate. Getting engaged? We don’t just sell engagement rings, diamonds and wedding bands, but educate you as to why a certain product or design is going to be right for you. If you need to know what the difference is between a lab created or mined diamond, or why you need an liquidation appraisal versus a replacement appraisal, we have the answer. Stop by our Nichols Hills Plaza showroom Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.mm or Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and you’ll see and feel the “Naifeh Difference.”
Realtor Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler works hard every day Amanda KirkpatrickLawler is a passionate and dedicated real estate professional in the OKC Metro area. Her career took an exciting turn in the last quarter of 2020 as she became the majority owner of Metro Mark Realtors, now known as Metro Mark Real Estate. Metro Mark stands out from the crowd due to its reputation of professionalism, expertise through experience, and close-knit agent relationships within the office. Since acquiring the brokerage, Amanda has helped breathe new life into the established company by giving the brand a refreshing update and investing in new tools/technology for its agents to utilize. As our managing broker, Amanda is dedicated to maintaining the col-
Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler and her three young sons. Amanda strives to provide the service in real estate she would expect personally.
laborative environment at Metro Mark Real Estate that helps us accomplish our clients’ real estate goals effectively and efficiently. In addition to her role as owner and managing broker of Metro Mark, Amanda is also the team leader of her personal brand, Sweet Home 405. As a real estate professional, she is focused on being the best resource and client
advocate possible, and her recent industry accomplishments include being recognized as one of LeadHerboard’s Top Five Preferred Real Estate Professionals in OKC for 2021, recognized as one of OKC’s Most Powerful Young Professionals in 2020, Qualifying for OKC Real Producers Top 500 Agent List for 2021, and finishing 2020 among the top 8% of Real
Estate Agents in the MLS. Outside of real estate, Amanda has a huge heart for the community. She serves on the Allied Arts board, is a member of Leadership Oklahoma City (current class) and the Junior League of Oklahoma City, is a supportive patron to Heritage Hall School, and volunteers for various nonprofit organizations. Family is the reason Amanda works as hard as she does for her clients. As the mother of three adorable and growing young boys and wife to attorney Travis Lawler, Amanda strives to provide the service she would expect personally. There is truly never a dull moment for her as she navigates her day-to-day and to be honest she wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Sally Kernke facilitates VillagesOKC workshops
SALLY KERNKE
Sally Kernke is a young professional with a keen sense of helping older adults. A wife and mother, she is not only a licensed funeral director and pre-planning advisor with Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors, but she is also a trained facilitator for transition planning workshops sponsored
by VillagesOKC. Kernke is a representative for Directors Life Assurance providing funeral pre-planning options. She is also a Certified Aftercare Specialist with the International Grief Institute and recently launched grief peer support groups for families served by Smith & Kernke.
Senior living community welcomes accomplished, on-site nurse practitioner Helping others live a healthy lifestyle comes naturally to Courtney Hammond. As someone in the healthcare field who is an expert in virtual telemedicine software, Hammond is the first to serve as the lead nurse practitioner for at Concordia Life Plan Community, a senior living community in northwest Oklahoma City. A passionate advocate for older adults' health and wellness, Hammond manages resident care across all areas and — with the onset of the pandemic — spearheads Concordia's COVID-19 safety protocol and vaccine distribution plan. It is unique for a senior living community to
have an on-site nurse practitioner, especially one that specializes in older adult care and telemedicine. Hammond shares Concordia’s mission to meet seniors' current and continuing needs in a vibrant, secure and supportive environment. She’s been integral in planning and development as Concordia begins rolling out new programming and resuming familiar favorites. Hammond was a nurse for four years before becoming a nurse practitioner, a position she's held for over a decade. She has worked with mature adults through various roles, See NURSE, Page B10
Kernke is also involved with VillagesOKC. VillagesOKC is a virtual neighborhood enabling older adults to learn, plan and serve with spirit and dignity. The not for profit organization empowers individuals to have a say in how and where they age. As a facilitator for the VillagesOKC exclu-
sive Gathering Information for Transitions (GIFT) workshops, Kernke guides participants through discussions which help them compile personalized notebooks which contain information spouses, children or caregivers may need to provide help when it’s required. "I had the chance to
attend a GIFT workshop last year,” Kernke said. “It was a joy to see individuals take action for the future they want and be able to effectively communicate that to their loved ones. What VillagesOKC offers with this workshop and with membership is See KERNKE, Page B10
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FUDGE From Page B8 and has even booked tutoring sessions. CMR also selects a local charity each quarter to highlight with employees, such as Allied Arts, American Cancer Society, Positive Tomorrows and the United Way. Employees participate in fundraising, matching gift programs, providing needed supplies and more. Taylor’s initiatives are part of the reason CMR was voted “2020 FUDGE Top Workplace” by its employees. Outside of CMR, Taylor serves as a committee leader for United Way of Central Oklahoma and is on the Board of Directors at Upward Transitions. He received the Delores Fund Benefactor Award from the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for philanthropic activities, received a NextGen 30 Under 30 award, co-founded the St. Joseph’s Society at his parish and graduated of from Leadership Oklahoma City’s Signature program (Class 38). Additionally, Taylor was appointed to serve as chairperson for Oklahoma City’s Historic Preservation Commission.
KERNKE From Page B9 priceless.” That experience led her to volunteer as a facilitator this year. She held two GIFT workshops in March. Each workshop consisting of 90minute sessions once a week for four weeks. The confidential smallgroup sessions work through 12 key areas most impacted by transitions which mature adults may experience. Areas discussed
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NURSE From Page B9 and she is passionate about helping older adults live dynamic, healthy lives. In her free time, Hammond volunteers with Wings, a special needs community in Edmond, and is an active member of Crossings Community Church, Pi Beta Phi Oklahoma City Alumni Club and the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners.
include personal information, legal, financial, medical, real estate, downsizing, insurance, crisis plan, funeral plans and password connections. “Truly, this is a gift for everyone involved,” Kernke said. “This is for anyone and everyone of all ages. To anyone who is hesitant in attending or taking the first step, I challenge you to show up; I think you'll be very glad you did.” For more information about VillagesOKC and the GIFT program, please call or text its office at 405990-6637 or email info@villagesokc.org.
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YMCA of Greater OKC
Shannon Presti is helping to build teen leaders Congratulations to our very own Shannon Presti! We know you are special and we’re excited to see you being recognized among the 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals in OKC. The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is proud to have Shannon Presti on our Teen Leadership team. For over a decade, Shannon has worked with teens in the Oklahoma City Public School district through the Y Achievers program. She re-imagined the Y Achievers program creating an in-school program making this confidence boosting program accessible to more students. Shannon’s passion for career exploration comes to life through Y Achievers. She understands the importance of introducing as many career opportunities as possible to the students, while also introducing them to leaders across Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. In addition to career exploration, the Y Achievers program infuses students with the confidence to pursue higher education while mentors assist students with college or vo-tech applications as well as scholarship and financial aid forms. The Y Achievers program has thrived under Shannon’s leadership and with the help of volunteer men-
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tors. Through the years Shannon has had the pleasure of being student’s special guest at graduations, and she’s watched students pursue college, the military and vocational schools. Some of her former students have even returned as mentors. Needless to say, Shannon has not only made an impact on hundreds of students in the Oklahoma City Public School system, but she’s made an impact in the community by helping to build strong leaders through the Y Achievers program.
The Y Achievers program has thrived under Shannon’s leadership and with the help of volunteer mentors.
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Jeremiah Davis leads the strategic plan for the growth of artistic programming and Studio School at Oklahoma Contemporary.
Jeremiah Matthew Davis leads bold artistic, educational programming for Oklahoma Contemporary As Oklahoma Contemporary’s artistic director, Jeremiah Matthew Davis serves in a key leadership role as the institution planned, opened and now operates its new location in downtown OKC. An Oklahoma native, Jeremiah leads the strategic plan for the growth of artistic programming and Studio School, piloting innovative programming that remains the core of the institution’s work. Since joining Oklahoma Contemporary in 2016, Jeremiah has overseen forward-looking curatorial programming, including “Tatyana Fazlalizadeh: Oklahoma is Black”and “Jeffrey Gibson: Speak to Me” and performance, including the Art + Tech and Women in Performance series, while continuing and strengthening staple youth and adult education programs. He also worked with the Ed Ruscha Studio, Oklahoma Contemporary staff and a New York-based scholar to co-curate “Ed Ruscha: OKLA,” the first solo exhibition of work by Ruscha in the artist’s hometown and the second major exhibition in the art center’s new location. For more than 30 years, Oklahoma Contemporary has been a vital
resource for contemporary art experiences of all kinds in the region. Oklahoma Contemporary’s new campus, designed by architect Rand Elliott to reflect and pay homage to Oklahoma’s famed skies and ever-changing light, debuted in 2020 to praise throughout architectural, artistic and cultural press. The inclusive center for the arts is a home for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience art, encounter new ideas and ignite their creative potential. Through exhibitions, performances, programs and community-building initiatives, Oklahoma Contemporary creates opportunities for everyone to celebrate contemporary culture and artistic expression. Oklahoma Contemporary believes that art is for everyone and centers accessibility and education at the core of all its work. Exhibitions are always free. You are always welcome here. For more information, visit oklahomacontemporary.org. ••• Oklahoma Contemporary is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit founded in 1989 by businessman and philanthropist Christian Keesee and Kirkpatrick Foundation Director Marilyn Myers.
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OMRF receives the highest charity rating The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received the highest possible rating from the nation’s largest charity evaluator. Charity Navigator awarded OMRF a four-star rating, with the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit biomedical research institute scoring 97.89 out of a possible 100. This is the 19th time OMRF has earned Charity Navigator’s top rating. Points are awarded for demonstrating a strong commitment to accountability, transparency and good financial health. “The intent of our work is to provide donors with essential information to give them greater confidence in both the charitable decisions that they make and the nonprofit sector,” said Charity Navigator President and CEO Michael Thatcher. “This exceptional designation sets OMRF apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthi-
ness.” Using publicly available financial information, Charity Navigator promotes intelligent giving by providing report cards for U.S. and international charities. The nonprofit organization evaluates more than 160,000 charities and measures performance in areas such as fundraising, program and administrative expenses, fundraising efficiency, revenue and expense growth, overall transparency, and more. It then assigns each charity a rating from zero to four stars so that donors have confidence when making a charitable gift. “Being good stewards of our donors’ gifts is a responsibility we take seriously,” said OMRF President Stephen M. Prescott, M.D. “When people choose to support OMRF, they can feel confident that we use their gifts to fund life-saving research and research alone.”
Board Serve Central Oklahoma United Way equips nonprofit leaders United Way of Central Oklahoma is committed to supporting its nonprofit Partner Agencies through program funding and other need-based initiatives. When the need to create a pool of prospective board members was identified, Board Serve Central Oklahoma was launched – a program dedicated to improving nonprofit boards by recruiting, training and matching board mem-
bers with nonprofit agencies in the central Oklahoma area. “Nonprofit boards throughout central Oklahoma are made up of some of Oklahoma’s most impactful leaders who strengthen the agencies they represent,” said Debby Hampton, United Way of Central Oklahoma President & CEO. “We can ensure that the boards of our Partner Agencies are able to
maintain this standard by training future generations of board leaders to serve our Partner Agencies as the years go on.” Board Serve Class 2021 began in February and is nearing its halfway mark with seven expert-led sessions covering the skills needed to serve on a nonprofit board, including board governance, See UW, Page C5
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JOHN SYMCOX
John Symcox, FFB director and community innovator John Symcox, from Norman, serves as the vice president, director of innovation and senior wealth manager for the First Fidelity Bank. Pioneering the Digital Community Banking segment through industry innovation, John focuses on working with technology partners and FinTechs to enhance the financial services industry. John’s advocacy for others is a perfect fit for pursuing change in an industry that impacts so many people. John is a business risk management, investment and consulting specialist. With deep engagement in family and business financial planning, business operation management, business risk, consulting on industry best practices and investment management consulting, John brings these together to advocate for the success of customers. John is a graduate of Westminster College with a B.A in business administration with a focus in
finance. John stays busy with volunteering and civic efforts. He recently has served on the board of directors and past president of Upward Transitions in Oklahoma City and serves on the Executive Walk Committee for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. John ran for the 2018 District 30 State Senate seat in NW OKC. Though falling short in the general election, John continues his efforts advocating for families and businesses in the political, financial and nonprofit communities. In 2010, he was recognized as one of Tulsa's 40 Under 40. He is active in the United Way and the Central Oklahoma Art Council and volunteers with the Central Oklahoma Food Bank. John is a former high school soccer coach and camp counselor. John's passion for helping others drives his everyday activities, whether it be helping businesses grow or serving in the community.
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Phil Busey, Sr.: Empowering the next generation of leaders By Phil G. Busey, Sr. Founder & CEO, The Busey Group of Companies and DRG, Member of Cherokee and Delaware Tribal Nations We are in a new paradigm. “Normal,” whatever that really was, is not coming back. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic challenges have reshaped our world – from our personal lives to business. It requires new leaders and leadership approaches. Recognizing young professionals is empowering our future leaders. Emphasizing collaborative, innovative leadership is critical to the future of Oklahoma and the nation. It requires continual study, learning, mentoring and experience. Our responsibility
is to ensure we support, mentor and instill confidence in our young professionals to help them assume their place as next-generation leaders in our businesses and communities. Leadership requires developing and applying a myriad of skills – critical thinking, empathy, humility, knowledge, courage, confidence and awareness. Leaders evolve over their entire lives. Recognizing change is constant helps shape decisions and choices for navigating this new “normal.” Some foundational industries, like energy, are being impacted by downturns. Changes in technology, work locations and demands are reshaping the workplace and industries. Adaptation to new diversity in markets is
UW From Page C3 leadership skills, nonprofit law, crisis management and fundraising. Upon completion of the program, each participant is matched with a United Way of Central Oklahoma Partner Agency to serve as a voting board member for a minimum of one year. This year’s class is comprised of diverse and enthusiastic individuals from a myriad of professional backgrounds. Companies and organizations represented include Ackerman
not a futuristic idea. It is happening now. We need enthusiasm along with new ideas, new approaches and new collaboration. We also need visionary leadership not afraid of change. Aerospace is growing rapidly – research and development, manufacturing and defense. To be successful, we need to work together. Oklahoma is a small state – 4 million people. Twice that number live in the Dallas Metroplex alone. In order to compete, Oklahoma needs to use all of our resources. Tribes are valuable economic engines. We need to recognize them as an integral part of our economic future. Focused workforce development, education, image building and partnerships between all industries and commu-
McQueen, Amber Integrated, American Fidelity, APMEX, Avalara, Bank of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, CE Investment Management, Chesapeake Energy, ClimateMaster, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, eGravity Software Solutions, Ernst & Young, INSURICA, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OG&E, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City University of Law, Phillips Murrah P.C. and RSM US LLP. Applications for the next Board Serve Class will be available in 2022 at UnitedWayOKC.org.
Phil Busey, Sr. says our priority has to be working together, building bridges and stepping away from those things that divide us.
nities is a must. Our priority has to be working together, building bridges and stepping away from those things
that divide us. Global success depends on recognizing our blended culture and resilience. Recog-
nizing young professionals empowers our next generation of leaders. Let’s help them succeed.
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Listen and learn:
Encouraging young employees By Joey Root President & CEO First Liberty Bank There is an old joke that goes, "you better be nice to your kids; they will be picking out your nursing home." This same principle applies in business, "support the young people in your organization; they will be administering your retirement benefits." Like a lot of jokes, there is an essential message in this one. Many businesses do not make it past one or two generations for a variety of reasons. One common reason is through a lack of "succession planning." Who is going to be running things after the current man¬agement team rides off into the sunset? To ensure yourself the highest chance for success beyond the current management team, encourage train, and mentor the young people in your organization. Here are two specific ideas that might help groom young staff members for the future: 1. Get to know them. Working with experienced
coworkers can be intimidating for young people, especially those new to the workforce. Taking the time to get to know them, to find out about their aspirations, and to find out what they like to do outside of work can go a long way toward making them more comfortable in the workplace and thus more productive. 2. Listen to and consider their ideas. Sometimes, we assume that since someone is young and inexperienced, it is not worthwhile to hear their ideas on a business issue. However, young people often have great ideas and bring a fresh perspective to senior management. Even if they are not ultimately adopted, just listening to their ideas will empower them to be part of the discussion and pay dividends in the future. There are many talented, bright young people out there who have many great ideas that are worth considering. Take care with them; they are the ones who will be taking care of you! Congratulations to all of OKC FRIDAY'S Most Powerful Young Professional nominees!
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