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Seven inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

By Rose Lane Editor

Mo Anderson, Patricia Fennell, Kim Garrett Funk, Ann Felton Gilliland, Donna Grabow, Cathy Keating and Representative Freddy Harper Williams (posthumously) have been selected by the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) to be inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame (OWHOF).

NIchols Hills officials are planning a grand opening celebration on May 6 to commemorate the completion of Love Family Park, an 18-month, $1.5 million project that transformed five-acres of property into a beautifully-landscaped park along the north and east sides of Grand Boulevard between Huntington Avenue and Bedford Drive.

NHills residents invited to Grand Celebration for the opening of Love Family Park

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

A Grand Celebration for the opening of the $1.5 million Love Family Park is scheduled for Saturday, May 6.

The event follows a massive 18-month project that transformed five-acres of property into a beautifully-landscaped park situated along the north and east sides of Grand Boulevard between Huntington Avenue and Bedford Drive.

The gift from the late Tom Love and his wife Judy is the largest ever given to Nichols Hills since it was incorporated 94 years ago.

“Work on the project is essentially complete,” Nichols Hills City Manager Shane

Pate told the City Council during its April meeting. “We still have a small ‘punch’ list to work through before our Grand Opening Celebration, but we are essentially ready.”

The new Love Family Park was designed by Landscape Architect Scott Howard, principal partner with HFSD Landscape Architecture, and features extensive landscaping including a shallow negative edge water pool, winding walking paths, park benches, low retaining walls of stone and gateway signage. Rudy Construction was hired as contractor for the project.

More than 50 trees were planted during

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

This is Annie, the 1-year-old Sheltie whose humans are long-time residents of Nichols Hills, Tommy and Kathryn Vaught. Annie loves walks and is especially good a catching her frisbee mid-air.

If Annie isn’t playing, she is waiting to play! She goes everywhere with us. Such a blessing.

Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.

this park transformation project, many of them donated by Pete Everest, owner of Whitetail Trees tree farm and chairman of the Nichols Hills Parks Commission.

Landscape architects worked to incorporate the new plantings alongside mature trees when designing the new park.

The Nichols Hills

Parks Commission consists of 31 volunteer members who oversee the maintenance of the city’s 31 parks. Each board member is assigned a park and manages its budget.

The city has plans to install public art in the park and has earmarked $25,000 for an art piece in this year’s

See PARK, Page 3

“Whether positively elevating the status of women and girls, opening new frontiers for women, or achievements in her professional work the 2023 class of OWHOF is special. We are honored to recognize these women with such a high honor for women of our great state,” said Commissioner and 2023 OWHOF Chair Emmalee Barresi.

To be eligible for the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, nominees must live in Oklahoma or be a former resident of Oklahoma. Inductees were nominated because they have made enduring contributions to women in the state of Oklahoma and beyond, Barresi said.

Her integrity and unending drive are touchstones that have made Mo Anderson, president, and CEO of Keller Williams, one of the most sought-after business leaders in the world. Her local community, charitable organizations, and ministries have been richly

See HOF, Page 2

Cyndi Munson, Lou Kerr to be honored

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) is to present the 2023 Guardian Awards to The Honorable Representative Cyndi Munson (Oklahoma City); the 2023 Kate Barnard Award to Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (Seminole); and the Commission’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Lou Kerr (Oklahoma City), a nationally-renowned community philathropist and advocate for women.

See WOMEN, Page 7

Show House celebrates 50th anniversary

Since 1973, the Symphony Show House has been one of Oklahoma City’s most-anticipated spring events.

Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents this year’s Show House May 6-21 at 6713 Grand Boulevard in Nichols Hills. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

“We are excited about the highly visible, fabulous location of this year’s house,” said Blossom Crews, OKCPHIL development director. “It was built in 1949, in Colonial Revival style, and is situated on a beautiful 1.25-acre estate. It

has more than 2,000-square-feet of outdoor entertaining space, and the house itself retains many significant historical and original features.”

The designers selected for this year’s Show House have taken inspiration from the traditional style of the home, Crews said. Visitors can expect to see luxurious textures and sumptuous furnishings throughout the main house, and a bit of the unexpected in the 1,500-square-foot pool house.

See HOUSE, Page 3

Tricia is Upward Transitions honoree

On Friday, May 5, Upward Transitions is to honor Tricia Everest, Oklahoma secretary of public safety, at its annual American Tourist fundraising event hosted at Oklahoma City’s Historic Farmers Public Market. The annual fundraiser event supports Upward Transitions’ mission of preventing generational poverty in Oklahoma County through its Community

Outreach program and services.

“American Tourist is our premier, annual fundraiser to support our mission,” said Periann Pulliam, Upward Transitions CEO. “We are thrilled to honor Tricia Everest who has had a direct impact on streamlining our process of providing homeless services to our clients. She is the recipient of the 2023 Upward Transitions Inspiring Hope Award, which we will present to her at the event.”

Tricia currently is the Cabinet secretary of public See TRICIA, Page 3

A shallow negative edge water pool is part of the new Love Family Park.

- Photos by Eric Oeach

TRICIA EVEREST

Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents this year’s Show House May 6-21 at 6713 Grand Boulevard in Nichols Hills.

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blessed by her belief

that a higher purpose of business is to give, care, and share. Her recent contributions to the Oklahoma Women’s Health Center at Mercy

will provide additional rooms for labor and delivery and postpartum services, increasing the capacity for deliveries by 40 percent.

As founder and former CEO of the Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA) in Oklahoma City, Fennell has impacted the lives of countless Oklahomans. It began when the United Way saw the need to create an agency to serve the needs of the growing Hispanic population in Oklahoma. Under her leadership, she grew the agency to include 23 programs for the community and an annual budget of close to $3 million. Among the programs are high quality Pre-K, assistance to women and families experiencing domestic violence with youth programs and health services.

Recognizing the need to create a systemic change for services of victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, bullying and stalking, Funk created Palomar in 2016 through an extensive strategic plan-

ning process, bringing together 47 federal, state, county, city and non-profit service agencies. DHS reported prior to Palomar that 90 percent of domestic violence cases led to children being placed in state care to determine the safe parent and after two years of working inside Palomar the number dropped below 10 percent.

In 2002, Gilliland became Chairman and CEO of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit ecumenical Christian ministry which provides affordable housing to limitedincome families. After 35 years of empowering limited-income families to build brighter futures through affordable homeownership, the fruits of the organizations labor are visible in 18 communities, Habitat volunteers, staff and families have built more than 1,074 homes. Homeowners make their mortgage payments directly to Habitat, and those payments are then recycled to help build more homes for

TRICIA

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families in need.

Lifelong advocate for women, individuals and families, Grabow inspires through action, and her values include inspiration and determination. Forever the entrepreneur and teacher, in 1990 she opened Safenet Services, a state-of-the-art facility with 35 beds and space for counselors, advocates and visitation that serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Her drive to seek resources has provided services for over 4,000 Oklahomans. Safenet serves women in Rogers and Mayes counties.

A fourth-generation Oklahoman, Keating has focused much of her life in the non-profit community. While serving as First Lady of Oklahoma, she conceived and implemented a grounds management program for female inmates to learn a marketable job skill. She is a source of strength for Oklahoma and has a spirit of commitment in being involved with organizations providing social

safety for the state of Oklahoma.

She serves as a trustee of the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation and chairman of Inasmuch Foundation’s Advisory Committee, continuing her family’s legacy of philanthropy while simultaneously crafting her own. Tricia focuses most of her time leading initiatives designed to help people find hope and purpose by creating pathways for stronger lives.

She plays an integral role as the founding chairman of Palomar, Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center which removes barriers for abuse victims to access the services they need. Tricia was also the founding chairman of ReMerge, which diverts mothers from prison and empowers women to build healthy foundations for themselves and their children.

American Tourist is Upward Transitions’ largest annual

growth, and education towards shaping the lives of women, girls, and families in Oklahoma.

Elected in 1980 to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 99, Representative Williams served the people of greater Oklahoma City for five terms. Her most notable legislative accomplishment as author was passage of the state law that granted every Oklahoma woman over the age of 35 the opportunity for no-cost, annual mammogram screening. She also authored a bill allowing women to be recognized as “head of household” in Oklahoma.

The 2023 inductees add to the current 134 women who have been inducted into the OWHOF since 1983, after being established in 1982 by then-Gov. George Nigh.

The women are to be honored at the induction ceremony tonight at 5:30 pm in the Omni Hotel Five Moons Ballroom located at 100 Oklahoma City Blvd.

fundraising event. Each year, a themed destination transports guests to a travel location created through décor and attire for a night of fundraising to support the Upward Transitions’ Community Outreach program.

Upward Transitions themed this year’s event “Cinco de Mayo,” which features live and silent auctions, wine and jewelry pulls, a raffle, live music and dancing, client stories and an opportunity to learn more about the mission of Upward Transitions in Central Oklahoma.

All proceeds raised at the event allow Upward Transitions to serve those who are homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless by providing case management and stabilizing resources to meet basic needs. Upward Transitions is a private non-profit agency founded in 1925 and has served the Oklahoma County community for almost one hundred years. Upward Transitions supports community development and advocates for stranded, homeless, or impoverished Oklahomans

MO ANDERSON PATRICIA FENNELL KIM GARRETT FUNK ANN FELTON GILLILAND DONNA GRABOW CATHY KEATING FREDDY WILLIAMS

Family members Jordan Jordanov, Abby Bland, Bailey Bland, Lillie Jordanov, Cammie Jordanov, Annie Jordanov, Faye Norton, Ed Drew (birthday boy) and Molly and Mark Bland celebrate Ed’s 90th birthday.

PARK

budget. A $200,000 Endowment Fund is to be used for park maintenance and upkeep. The city will maintain the park.

When announced in October of 2021, then-Mayor Peter Hoffman called the Love Family donation “an extraordinary act of philanthropy,” and said, “Nichols Hills is thrilled to have this beautiful new addition as it will add immeasurably to the quality of life for all or our residents. We are forever grateful to the Love Family for their unparalleled generosity.”

The park system along Grand Boulevard bisects the heart of the

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Proceeds from the Show House benefit the OKCPHIL’s Education and Community Engagement programs.

“Our primary mission is providing inspiration and joy through orchestral music,” said Brent Hart, OKCPHIL executive eirector.

city and is separated into individually named sections. The Love Family Park joins Woods Park, Redbud Classic Park, Grand Boulevard Park, and Evangeline Park when it is dedicated on May

6. Tom Love passed away last month at the age of 85. He, along with wife Judy, founded the family-owned and operated network of more than 600 Love’s Travel Stops & Country stores with headquarters based in The Village.

In addition to this largest gift in the history of Nichols Hills, the Love family has been generous to many local and national organizations including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, United Way, Catholic Charities, the ArchDiocese of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“Our activities extend into the community, bringing students into the fold with our education programs, music competitions and ‘Spotlight School’ series. Our family-oriented Discovery concerts are a fun way to introduce children to the world of music.

“All of these programs and more are directly funded through proceeds from the Symphony

State University and the University of Oklahoma.

Along with Love Family Park in Nichols Hills, the Love Family name legacy is to be carried on at the Love Family Women’s Center on the campus of Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City and Science Museum Oklahoma’s new stateof-the-art Love’s Planetarium. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Dedication begins at 4 p.m. and features music from the UCO Jazz Composers Combo, food trucks and family activities including face painting and visits with Nichols Hills Fire and Police. Nichols Hills residents are to receive a personal invitation inserted into their utility bill. A rain date has been set for Saturday, May 13.

okcphil.org along with more information programming.

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Sports Weekly

TRACK ROUNDUP

3A, 4A teams head to regionals

Fridayland schools in Classes 3A-4A begin their quest for a state championship as they compete in regional meets this Saturday across the area.

Harding Charter Prep is the lone institution in 4A and competes at Chisholm near Enid.

Meanwhile, Crossings Christian and Mount St. Mary also participate in a 3A regional at Chisholm and Heritage Hall is at Plainview.

Both 3A and 4A state meets are to be staged May 5-6 at Ardmore.

In addition, 5A and 6A regionals take place next weekend as local teams compete at Putnam City, Moore and Jenks.

ANTLER GIRLS TAKE 2ND AT MWC

Keyed by three individual gold medalists, the Deer Creek girls track team finished and the Heritage Hall girls were third at the Mid-

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west City Invitational last week.

The Charger boys also grabbed third place at the meet.

Along with three from Deer Creek, four other Fridayland athletes earned event titles.

Deer Creek’s Maddie Cottier enjoyed a big day with a pair gold medals, a silver and another spot in the top 5. Cottier cruised to a 10-second victory in the 800 meters in 2:26.75 and a bigger 25-second triumph in the 1600 meters in 5:33.31.

Teammate Gabrielle Schwabe finished second in both events.

Cottier also came in second in the 300-meter hurdles and fourth in the 100 hurdles.

Emmory Carter and Natasha Martin rounded out the Antlers’ gold-medal trio as Carter won the 200 meters by a fraction of a second in 26.51 seconds and Martin took the 400 meters in 1:03.32.

Carter also finished third in the 200 meters for the Antlers.

Heritage Hall boast-

ed three athletes to win gold medals at Midwest City.

Addy Washington earned two victories in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.66 seconds and the long jump with a winning leap of 16 feet, 9 inches.

Anya Birch and Andy Bass swept the 100 meters as Birch won in 13.31 seconds and Bass broke the tape in 11.08 seconds. Bass also took second in the 200 meters, while Birch was fourth in the long jump.

Casady’s Madeline Fares captured the 3200-meter distance title with a 5-second victory in 18:43.46 for the Cyclones.

In addition, the Deer Creek girls earned a gold medal in the 4-by400 relay in 4:22.28 while the Charger girls won the 4-by-800 relay in 11:13.60 and took second in the 4-by-200 relay.

The Heritage Hall boys added a gold medal in the 4-by-800 relay in 9:01.51 and were third in the 4-by-100 relay. The Antler boys’

best finish was third in the 4-by-200 relay.

KNIGHTS FINISH 3RD AT LUTHER

Four medal winners helped both the Crossings Christian boys and girls squads to third place at the Luther Lion Invitational last week.

Savanna Meek led the way with a pair of gold medals in the hurdle events. Meek edged the field by a half-second in the 100-meter hurdles in 15.50 sec-

GOLF ROUNDUP

Boys regionals set for Monday

Eight Fridayland boys golf teams embark on a journey toward a state championship as they compete this Monday at regional tournaments across the state.

Deer Creek and PC North travel north to Enid for their Class 6A regional at Meadowlake Golf Club.

McGuinness stays a bit closer to home for its 5A regional at Cedar Valley Golf Club in Guthrie.

Three teams are slated to compete in 4A, with Crossings Christian, Harding Charter Prep and John Marshall playing at Kingfisher Golf Club and defending state champion Heritage Hall traveling to Lake Murray Golf Club in Ardmore.

Mount St. Mary also ventures south to Purcell for a 3A regional tournament at Brent Bruehl Memo-

onds and earned a more comfortable 5second victory in the 300 hurdles in 45.66 seconds.

Three others picked up silver medals, including Grayson Swaim in the 200 meters, Trey Bishop in the 3200 meters and Nate Rouse in the 300 hurdles.

Jayden Fowler grabbed third in the 300 hurdles and sixth in the 110 hurdles. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

rial Golf Club.

Boys state tournaments are set for May 8-9, with 6A at Bailey Ranch in Owasso, 5A at Territory Golf and Country Club in Duncan, 4A at Prairie West in Weatherford and 3A at Lakeview Golf Club in Ardmore.

GIRLS REGIONALS COULD FACE DELAYS

Intermittent rain and thunderstorms likely have delayed the playing of girls regional golf tournaments last Tuesday.

No scheduling changes had been announced at press time, but check out okcfriday.com for any other developments.

In 6A, PC North traveled south to Norman for a regional at Westwood Park and Deer Creek competed at Ponca City Country Club.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Heritage Hall’s Graham Murphy earned silver medals for second place in both the high jump and long jump last week at the Midwest City Invitational.

- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

Girls regional tourneys set for Monday

Seven Fridayland girls tennis teams commence their quests for a state championship as they compete in regional tournaments this Monday in the OKC and Tulsa metro areas.

Both Deer Creek and PC North drew spots in the Class 6A West division with the Antlers playing at Mustang and Panthers at Yukon.

Heritage Hall hosts a 5A West regional, while John Marshall participates in an East regional at Ada.

In 4A, host Crossings

Christian and Mount St. Mary compete in a West regional tournament at Edmond Center Court and Harding Charter Prep plays in an East regional at LaFortune Tennis Center in Tulsa.

The 4A-6A state tournaments are set for May 5-6 at OKC Tennis Center in Will Rogers

Park.

IRISH GIRLS WIN AT CLAREMORE

Finishing fourth or better in all four divisions, including two titles, the McGuinness girls tennis team captured the tournament title at Claremore last Monday.

Olivia LaForge earned a title in No. 1 singles, as did Juli Abbott and Lauren Potter in No. 1 doubles.

Chelsea Le and Olesya Rodgers picked up a third-place trophy, and Elizabeth Newbold claimed fourth in No. 2 singles.

The Irish boys also boasted two division titles on the way to a third-place finish.

T.J. Shanahan won the No. 1 singles title, while Carl Amaya and Matthew Dell’Osso earned the No. 1 doubles crown.

Joseph Dickerson and Sam Purnell finished third in No. 2 doubles, and Rusty Cleaver grabbed fifth

SOCCER ROUNDUP

Irish get past Southeast in finale

Finishing the regular season on a high note, the McGuinness boys soccer team held on for a 2-1 victory at Southeast last Friday.

Jesse Hauser and Joseph Coats scored a goal each to lead the Irish (8-1), as they won five straight games to end the season.

Goalkeeper Alejandro Ramirez also collected four saves.

Earlier in the week, McGuinness also collected a 2-1 win over Guymon at Pribil Stadium.

Hauser netted both goals and Ramirez had three saves to secure the victory.

CHARGERS TOP COMMUNITY

CHRISTIAN

BASEBALL ROUNDUP

place in No. 2 singles.

CYCLONES SWEEP SPC DUALS

A trip to north Texas proved to be a good one as both Casady boys and girls squads swept a pair of Southwest Preparatory Conference duals last weekend.

The Cyclone boys escaped with a 3-2 victory at Dallas-Cistercian on Saturday. Thomas Rudnicki cruised to a win in No. 2 singles as did Eric Thien and Warner Hayhurst in No. 1 doubles.

Thatcher Wallis and Bryce Johnson pulled off a 3-set triumph in No. 2 doubles.

Meanwhile, the Cyclone girls also came away with a 3-2 win over Fort Worth-Country Day as they swept all three singles matches.

Emilia Mantila won in No. 1 singles as did Lili Tran in No. 2 singles and Ava Sachdev in No. 3 singles.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Knights run over Cyclones

Jumping out to a big lead in the first inning, the Crossings Christian baseball team cruised to a 12-2 victory against Fridayland rival Casady last Monday afternoon.

Silas Ward and Alex Foraker collected three hits each for the Knights (15-9-1).

Ward drove in three runs and scored another, while Foraker scored three times and drove in a run.

Preston Mahen belted a pair of doubles with four RBIs and Jake Robison chipped in a double, two RBIs and two runs scored.

Mahen also picked up the pitching victory, allowing six runs on four hits and striking out four over two innings.

Casady (5-13) mustered four hits by Max Geib, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Ethan Knowles and Jack Barber. Fitzpatrick scored a run and Barber drove in another.

The Cyclones ended their season last Thursday at Oakridge.

CHARGERS SNUFF OUT ROCKETS

Scoring three runs in the sixth inning, Heritage Hall escaped with a 4-3 win over Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary last Monday.

Isaac Beeson doubled and scored a run to lead the Chargers (24-3). Zach Fetrow had an RBI single, as Austin Lemon and Kaeden Woods accounted for the other three hits.

Beeson allowed two runs on six hits and struck out two over four innings to take the pitching victory.

Owen Kuklinski battled 2-for-3 with a double and run scored for the Rockets (16-10). Joshua Shropshire also collected two singles and drove in a run.

Pitcher Michael Lynch allowed three runs on a hit and recorded a strike out over 1 2/3 innings in the loss.

ANTLERS BLANK ED. MEMORIAL

away for a 7-0 win at Edmond Memorial on Monday.

Taylor Tomlin paced four players with at least two hits with an RBI double and a run scored. Brittain Brewer belted a triple and drove in a run, while Kellen Frizzell and Luke Schimmels combined for two RBIs and two runs scored.

Pitcher Brady Hamilton struck out 11 batters and tossed a 2-hit complete game shutout for the victory.

EAGLES TOP OKC BRONCHOS

Harding Charter Prep plated five runs in second inning to secure a 5-4 victory over the OKC Bronchos JV.

Sean Carr and Zach Sisson collected two hits and scored a run each to lead the Eagles (11-14). Tillman Redwine, Donovan Leonard, Quincy Robinson and Xavier Sarkey accounted for the other four hits.

Heritage Hall cruised to a 4-1 triumph at Community Christian last week in the regular-season finale.

Alex Alspaugh netted two goals to lead the Chargers (8-1). Will Porter and Noah Ragozzino accounted for the other two scores.

KNIGHTS SHUT OUT ATOKA TO END SEASON

Crossings Christian finished its regular season in style with a 10-0 boys soccer win at Atoka.

Charlie Cook and Kaden Laisle scored 25 goals each to lead the Knights (8-1) in 2023. Laisle also finished with a team-best 14 assists and Cook added 11 assists.

Harper Nance chipped in nine goals and nine assists.

Goalkeeper Benton McKim collected 95 saves and recorded six shuouts in nine total games.

Geib surrendered six runs on five hits in an inning in the pitching loss.

Deer Creek broke open a close game with six runs over the final three innings to pull

Sarkey also picked up the win on the mound, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out two over three innings.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

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FUNDRAISERS

May 11 • Cornhole Tournament

Cristo Rey Catholic High School will have its inaugural cornhole tournament, Battle of the Bags, May 11 from 1 – 5 pm at Camp Trivera, 2508 NE 50th St. There will be games, prizes, drinks and snacks. Register at cristoreyokc.org.

CONCERTS

May 13 • Clara Luper

Centennial

Karen Slack, soprano, will be a featured soloist in a world premiere performance commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Clara Luper, the Oklahoma civil rights activist known as a leader in nonviolent protests in the late 1950s. Composer Hannibal Lokumbe has captured her legacy in Trials, Tears, Transcendence: The Journey of Clara Luper—which Karen will now bring to life alongside the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The performance is at 9 pm at the Civic Center.

BALLET

May 5­7 • Iconic Ballets

Oklahoma City Ballet will conclude their Civic Center season May 5­7, with Shorts, featuring the works by three of the 20th century’s most iconic choreographers. Shorts will include George

May 11, 18 and June 8, 15 • Sip and Stroll

Plan your Thursday nights around spectacular sunsets, cool cocktails and wondrous wildlife with the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s fourth annual, adult­only evening event series, Sip and Stroll. Presented by COOP Ale Works, Sip and Stroll occurs Thursdays, May 11, May 18, June 8 and June 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly. The Zoo also has specially scheduled entertainment for each Sip and Stroll night including karaoke on May 11 and June 8. Each night, guests can learn all different styles of dance from around the world with Latin Fusion on May 11, Vietnamese Lion Dancers on May 18 and African drummers and dancers on June 8 each with a performance at the end of the night. Event admission to Sip and Stroll is $22/person for non­members or $17/person for ZOOfriends members and online reservations are required. Sip and Stroll is an event with a purpose and for every ticket purchased, $2 will be donated to the Zoo’s conservation partners around the world. Drink Passports will be available for purchase for an additional $25 per person, allowing pass holders to enjoy a 3 oz. sample of the specialty cocktails featured at the five bars located throughout the Zoo. Drinks will also be available a la carte. Additional beverages and food will be available for purchase from Zoo restaurants and local food trucks. To purchase tickets or learn more visit okczoo.org/sipandstroll.

Balanchine’s Western Symphony; Gerald Arpino’s Birthday Vari‐ations; and Twyla Tharp’s The Golden Section. Single tickets to Shorts start at $35 and are available now through Oklahoma City Ballet and Civic Center Box offices. They are also available online at okcballet.org.

THIS WEEKEND

April 28­30 •

Casting Call Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation is proud to produce another Broadway hit “God­

spell,” a musical by John­Michael Tebelak. An opening casting call will be held April 2829 at the Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St. Audition times are Friday, 7­10 pm, and Saturday, 10 am ­ 2 pm. Performers must be 18 or older to audition. Register for an audition time slot at okc.gov/performingarts. Callbacks will be held Sunday, April 30. Actors should only sign up for one day of auditions. Performers need to bring a headshot that’s attached to a theatrical resume.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

The Kid LAROI ­ Apr. 30

Brooks & Dunn ­ May 5

Thomas Rhett ­ Aug. 17

PBR Freedom Fest ­ Sept. 8­10

Jelly Roll ­ Sept. 19

Koe Wetzel ­ Sept. 30

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

On Saturday, May 13, letter carriers across central and western Oklahoma will collect nonperishable food donations from homes on their routes as part of the 31st National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Oklahoma residents will receive plastic donation bags in their mailbox the week of May 8. On May 13, residents are encouraged to fill the bag, or any plastic bag, with nonperishable food and leave it by their mailbox before their letter carrier arrives.

“The Stamp Out Food Hunger

Jason Aldean ­ Oct. 13

Zoo Amphitheatre: Kattfest ­ May 12 Weezer ­ June 10

Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21

Young the Giant ­ June 30

Sam Hunt ­ Aug. 5 Incubus ­ Aug. 20

Drive is incredible in its ability to engage Oklahomans right at their mailbox,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “The Regional Food Bank is excited to once again work with the NALC and the U.S. Postal Service to make the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive a success and provide thousands of meals to our neighbors in central and western Oklahoma.”

All nonperishable items are welcomed. Recommended items include peanut butter, canned tuna and chicken, canned fruits, pasta and canned sauce, soup and

Lastweek, a local movie producer and celebrated actor was given the rare distinction of being a clue on the television game show Jeopardy The clue was: Born in Moore, Oklahoma in 1981, Randy Wayne starred as Bo’s cousin Luke in the 2007 TV Movie Titled ______: The Beginning. The answer was The Dukes of Hazzard. The mention was a fun flashback for Wayne, who now spends as much time working behind the camera to produce movies here in Oklahoma as he does appearing on screen.

Randy Wayne is an Emmy-nominated actor who graduated from Moore High School, moved to Hollywood after college, and starred in more than 100 feature films and television series. During his 18 years in Los Angeles, he rose from television guest star to series regular to lead actor in multiple series and movies. Now that Wayne is based in Oklahoma, he has stayed in demand as an actor, with six films coming out later this year, including the presidential biopic, Reagan Wayne is also a multi-faceted producer, providing a wide variety of services for independent feature

films. He has produced 27 films, including Road to the Open, Trust Me, and the Oklahoma made Rudderless, directed by William H. Macy

Wayne moved back to Oklahoma in 2019 with his producing partner Talia Bella to launch Thunderbird Films. Their goal was to combine their experiences working in Los Angeles and create a production company that supports filmmakers coming to Oklahoma to film. They also wanted to provide a bridge between actors and crew members working in Oklahoma and visiting productions. Since then, they have gotten married, had a child, and produced several movies each year in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Talia Bella was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and studied media and communications at the University of Buenos Aires. Bella has produced more than 100 commercials, music videos, short films, and features. She also

All American Rejects ­ Oct. 14

Civic Center Music Hall:

Black Panther in Concert ­ Apr. 28­29

Clara Luper Centennial ­ May 13

Tim Allen ­ May 19

Madagascar The Musical ­ June 6­7

La Boheme ­ June 23­24

The Sound of Music ­ June 27­July 2

stew. Healthy food options are also needed, such as whole grain and low-sodium.

Financial donations are also accepted. Text “Food” to 501-501 to make a $10 donation. Every $1 donated helps to provide four meals to Oklahomans living with hunger.

Since 1992, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has raised more than 12 million pounds of food and over $9.9 million dollars to fight hunger in Oklahoma.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food drive is sponsored by Marathon Oil, American Fidelity, Express

produced several television series, including the Emmy-nominated series  Making a Scene with James Franco, Season 2

Since starting Thunderbird Films, Wayne and Bella have produced twelve feature films together. Their first was the independent hit Wild Indian, starring Jesse Eisenberg, which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and picked up four Independent Spirit Award nominations. Since then, they have become one of the most trusted producing teams in Oklahoma. They have produced several films for the Lifetime network. And, their holiday hit, A Christmas Present, helped launch the new Great American Network I recently sat on a film producing panel with Talia Bella at the University of Oklahoma. She told the story of how she and Randy moved here to create Thunderbird Films and become a part of the Oklahoma film industry. It was magical to hear how positive and fruitful their experience has been. And, it was the perfect message to inspire those great college students to stay here and make their movies in Oklahoma.

The Prom ­ July 11­16 Ain’t Misbehavin’ ­ July 25­30 Other Events/Shows/Awards:

Festival ­ Apr. 25­30

Angels & Friends Apr. 27 Memorial Marathon ­ Apr. 28­30

Employment Professionals, Aldi, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, OGE Energy Corp., Lamar Outdoor, 405 Direct, AFLCIO, CVS-Health, Jake FM, Kellogg’s, KMGL Magic 104.1 FM, KOMA 92.5, La Zeta 106.7, Malarkey Roofing, NALC, USPS, National Sponsors, NRLCA, The Journal Record, The Oklahoman, Tyler Media, Tyler Outdoor, UFCW, Valassis and Valpak.

For more information about the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, visit rfbo.org/stamp-out-hunger or contact Whitney Atteberry at watteberry@rfbo.org.

BLUE Week: Once a Cyclone, always a Cyclone

For the past couple of years, Casady Student Council has organized and executed a philanthropy week called BLUE Week. BLUE Week serves to raise awareness and funds for a benefactor that the council votes on and announces to the school. This year, BLUE Week included pep rallies, food trucks, basketball and dodgeball tournaments, and even dares. All of these activities raised money for an important person: Steph Okenge ’22.

Okenge is a Class of 2022 graduate, and dur-

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ing his time at Casady, he was a starting basketball player and had his hopes set for playing on the collegiate level. However, in a tragic car accident, Steph was left with severe injuries and was diagnosed with quadriplegia right before his basketball season began.

This news spread

Created in 2010, the Guardian Award recognizes Oklahoma legislative, executive, and judicial officials who have made significant contributions to guarding, protecting, and preserving the rights of women and families.

Elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2016 to House District 85, Representative Munson, is the first AsianAmerican woman elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. Munson has concentrated on legislative efforts to provide equal pay for equal work, strengthen the rights of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, assist Oklahoma men and women veterans, and help Okla-

quickly through the Casady Community, and Student Council decided to name him as our one and only benefactor to receive all donations for his medical expenses and other challenges his family would face.

As the BLUE Week chair, I understood that this year would be different from the previous fundraisers because it would directly affect someone who many Upper Division students knew, cheered on, and were even friends with.

The statement “Once a Cyclone, always a Cyclone” was a great

representation of why we wanted to support him, and what it means to be an active member of the Casady Community. Even though BLUE Week is a fun week of activities, the magnitude of students, faculty, and sponsors giving to the cause shows commitment and the call to serve with compassion, empathy, and integrity.

The end of BLUE Week comes with a record-breaking year of fundraising, but also with the spirit of improving the welfare of others that I hope will remain for years to come.

homans who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia health issues. Currently she serves as Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

The Commission’s Lifetime Achievement Award was created for the purpose to recognize Commissioners or former Commissioners who have or has done exceptional work promoting the mission and vison of the Commission.

As an active community and philanthropic leader in Oklahoma and across the country, Lou Kerr is president and chairman of The Kerr Foundation, Inc. She founded the Annual Women’s Business Leadership Conference with Oklahoma State University that celebrated its 30th year in bringing strong, forward-thinking women from to speak to Oklahoma women. Kerr has been member of the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women for many years, serving as a Commissioner and an Advisory Council member. In 2013, she was inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame.

Munson and Kerr are to be recognized and presented the awards at the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tonight at the Omni Hotel located at 100 Oklahoma City Blvd.

MUNSON KERR

CASADY COMMUNITY

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 14, 2023; Friday, April 21, 2023;

Friday, April 28, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2022-3153

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:

Deborah Jean Witt,) Petitioner,) and) Michael Anthony Witt,) Respondent.)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

TO THE ABOVE NAMED

Respondent: Michael Anthony Witt GREETINGS:

You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 13 day of May, 2023, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 17 day of January, 2023.

/s/Deborah Jean Witt Petitioner

SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 4th day of October, 2022.

Notary: /s/Bernardo Moreno (SEAL)

My commission expires: 11/09/2026

Commission Number: 22015166

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 14, 2023; Friday, April 21, 2023; Friday, April 28, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

FD-2021-2523

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:

ANTONIO HAWTHORNE,) Petitioner,) and) ELIZABETH HAWTHORNE,) Respondent.)

SUMMONS

To the above-named Respondent:

ELIZABETH HAWTHORNE

You have been sued in the abovenamed Petitioner, and you are directed to file a written answer to the attached Petition in the Court at the above address within 20 (twenty) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. Within the same time, a copy of your answer must be delivered or mailed to the attorney for the Petitioner. Unless you answer the Petition within the time stated, judgement will be rendered against you with costs of the action.

Issued this 17 day of August, 2021. COURT CLERK

By: /s/illegible signature

DEPUTY COURT CLERK (SEAL)

REDMOND P. KEMETHER, OBA No. 10872 500 North Walker Suite I OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102 (405) 235-7639 Office (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 14, 2023; Friday, April 21, 2023; Friday, April 28, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Case No. FD-2023-763

In Re the Marriage of: ) Ndeye M. Paye) Petitioner,) -and-) Kollin J. Bruner,) Respondent.)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:

PROBATE

WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES AND TERMINATION OF JOINT TENANCY Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of CAROL JEAN TITUS, Deceased, that on the 21 of April, 2023, there was produced and filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, and instrument purporting to be the Will of CAROL JEAN TITUS, a/k/a CAROL J. TITUS, deceased, dated July 25, 2007, and there was also filed in the Court the Petition of RANDY TITUS praying that the Will be admitted to probate, Letters Testamentary issued to RANDY TITUS as Personal Representative of the

to whom the Estate will be distributed. Dated this 21st day of April 2023.

Thomas C. Riesen Judge of the District Court

Approved as to form: /s/Alvin R. Wright OBA #9902

LAW OFFICE OF ALVIN R. WRIGHT, LLC 1504 Copper Rock Drive Edmond, Oklahoma 73025 Ph.: (405) 826-0840 Email: arw@arwright.com ATTORNEYs FOR PETITIONER

NAME CHANGE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 28, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-913

In the Matter of the Application ) of Thuan Ngoc Ta ) as next of friend of (child) ) Khang Tuan Ta ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Thuan Ngoc Ta, as next of friend of Khang Tuan Ta has filed in the above court a Petition to have minor child’s name changed as follows: From (a) Khang Tuan Ta to (b) Nick Khang Ta; and that the same will

be heard by the Honorable Judge Dishman of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 12 day of May, 2023 at 3:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/ Jamie Houston Deputy CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 28, 2023)

BOCC MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS

pending investigation claim or action in Vaquero 59th Partners LP v. City of Oklahoma City et al CV-2023-632 and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Return from executive session 1009 Blumert moved Davidson seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Blumert and Davidson Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Spray v. BOCC et al CIV-2020-1252 and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. 1010 Blumert moved Davidson seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Blumert and Davidson Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Vaquero 59th Partners LP v. City of Oklahoma City et al CV-2023-632 and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Blumert moved Davidson seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Blumert and Davidson Citizen Participation: “Citizens may address the Board during open meetings under the agenda item “Citizen’s Participation.” however the Board cannot discuss take action or make any decisions on matters not on the current agenda. Please fill out a “Citizen’s Participation” request form provided by the County Clerk’s office or complete the fillable form that will be provided by PublicComment@oklahomacounty.org and submit via email or hand the form to the recording secretary prior to the meeting. Kelly Work Mena Samara Jerrod Bradford Tracey Tarren Tim Kennemer Patricia Mueller JT Langston Brandy Langston Adjourn 1010 Blumert moved Davidson seconded to adjourn at 10:10 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

effective upon signature of both parties and shall terminate on June 30 2023. Requested by Carrie Blumert Commissioner District No. 1 and approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington Assistant District Attorney. Blumert moved Davidson seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Blumert and Davidson Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Facilities Management to illuminate the County Annex blue from April 3 2023 until April 10 2023 in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Requested by Carrie Blumert Commissioner. Blumert moved Davidson seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Blumert and Davidson Discussion and possible action to receive a presentation from the Arts Council Oklahoma City Executive Director Angela Cozy Co - Chairs Susie White and Farooq Farim Festival Director Seth Lewis and Communications Director Will Hutchison. Requested by Carrie Blumert Commissioner. Blumert moved Davidson seconded to receive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Blumert and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution recognizing April as Child

Locally-owned Business Directory

Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ

Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629

Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com

Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store

The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com

Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197

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Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com

International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com

23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com

Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.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

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Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com

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Britton Feed & Seed

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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

Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535

Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

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

Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126

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First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com

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Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200

First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

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The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335

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“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.

We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So,

Oklahoma

By Christy Gillenwater President, CEO Greater OKC Chamber

As I write this note today, I am just shy of two months here in Oklahoma City and what an amazing introduction this time has been to this very special place.

I was attracted to this organization and this

community because of everything you have done here – your spirit of collaboration, your relentless execution and your results. You inspired me to take the leap and join you. And Oklahoma City has not disappointed. Everything I had expected is here in abundance. Perhaps somewhat unexpected is how thoroughly the nature of the peo-

the difference

ple here is what makes all this success possible. The engaging nature of everyone I meet is Oklahoma City’s secret weapon.

It is so interesting to see how you use this engagement with each other to work around a problem, how traditional business rivals greet each other as friends, and how you put your hand out to strangers

Dear Wise Elder: I am an active professional still working full time, 75 years old and biking on the weekends. Driving long distances out of state to visit family is what I have always done. But now my adult children are saying, “We are concerned about you driving alone such a long distance. We will fly you instead.” That makes me furious. I am not ready for that conversation!

Dear Not Ready: It is a wonderful blessing that you are active and working, obviously managing very well. But is it wise. How

and encourage them. The inspiration I received from afar was just a glimpse of the magic this city has to offer.

At the beginning of this journey, I could not be more excited about what we are accomplishing as a community. Potential lies around every corner, and on my tour of learning and listening, each day is more

wonderful that your children care about your welfare and want you to continue to be active; so many do not have that close relationship with their children. Think about it; these are not immature children. You have raised them to be responsible adults. Have a respectful adult to adult conversation about the why behind their request. Reconsider. And, perhaps their words of wisdom will keep you active and biking and working for another decade.

- Courtesy VillagesOKC, www.VillagesOKC.org

(405) 990 6637

convincing than the last that this connected place offers something unique and very special.

Thank you for the welcome. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your patience as I work through meeting our members and our partners and learning everything about our region and our work here. I look forward to our work together.

You can have your ad here! $20 a week. Call (405) 755-3311 for details.

if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL

Ladies and luncheons AWARE support Alzheimer’s Research

AWARE Luncheon CoChairman Karen Delaney, speaker Dr. Heather Snyder and CoChairman Christy Holland. Delaney and Holland spoke of their experiences as caretakers for loved ones. Holland detailed the latest research.

Ladies in the News

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Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club’s Gathering of Angels

Above: Alison Calhoun, Kim Joseph, Terri Hane and Susan Edwards support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association during the AWARE Luncheon. At right: Rebecca Thompson and Joy LaBar.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Margo and Irene Gianos model as honorees during the Oklahoma Hospitality Club’s 55th Annual Ladies in the News Luncheon. The theme was Women Who Lead.

Honorees Kim Garrett Funk, above, and Marilyn Olson, left.

Above: Oklahoma City native and national ABC News Correspondent

Reshef speaks on balancing career and family. At right: Cindi Shelby, Kathy Quigley and Victoria Kimbel check in guests.

Above: Joy Richardson and Linda Rodgers. The Gathering of Angels Luncheon benefited Read OKC on the Go, the book bus program of the OKCPS Foundation. At right: Luncheon Co-Chairmen Leslie Russell Norick and Julie Beffort.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Margo Ward and Chris Verity.

Redbud races through Nichols Hills for benefit of Wings

Redbud Classic Board member Christa Ball, Jodi Lewis and Morgan English prepare for the Sunday 5k. 2023 was the 40th anniversary of the weekend of philanthropy, fitness and fun. This year’s beneficiary was the Wings Special Needs Community.

Wings breaks ground on community for 75-acres special needs community

Wings Members, community leaders, volunteers and Thriving Together campaign supporters gathered for a groundbreaking on Oklahoma’s first privately-funded nonprofit community for adults with developmental disabilities that will become the future of Wings Special Needs Community.

Wings is an Oklahoma-City based nonprofit that exists to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs guided by principles of the Bible.

The groundbreaking was held at the future home, 1315 East Wilshire near Kelly and Wilshire in Oklahoma City.

“What a monumental day in Wings 19-year history,” said Brian Russell, board of directors vice chairman. “Today we officially break ground on a dream that has been in the hearts of many for nearly two decades.”

The 75-acre community is to be developed in phases with Phase 1 totaling $18 million and including the very first 8,000 square foot residential ranch home.

The project is funded entirely by the generosity of Oklahomans. Phase 1 also includes a 13,700 square foot chapel and community dining commons and 37,500 square foot program buildingwith a plan for additional ranch homes and a gymnatorium coming in Phase 2.

“I am convinced this community will serve as a beacon for likeminded families from across the state and region to come, plant roots and know that their adult

child will be happy, safe and living life to the fullest as well as other communities nationwide who will benchmark their programs after ours,” said Wings Capital Campaign Co-Chairman and Wings parent Greg Price.

Speakers included Greg Olson, Wings parent and land donor and Wings Executive Director Cheri Weaver who helped to execute this capital campaign with precision. The event, also drew City of Oklahoma City, Mayor David Holt, speaking on what this new community will bring to Oklahoma City in the near future and his excitement about Wings moving within the Oklahoma City limits.

Carolyn Hansing, board member and campaign co-chairman stated her belief in the mission and the members of Wings,

“Everyday, I witness firsthand the impact our Members have on the lives of one another and the countless number of people in our community that their kindness, generosity of spirit and ministry touches. The members at Wings are Thriving by serving their surrounding Oklahoma City community through their meaningful work and volunteerism.”

She said that Wings currently has 15 families on the wait list. These families are in need of the services at Wings for their adult child to live an enhanced life full of purpose through the vocational opportunities and volunteerism that Wings provides. We all deserve a life filled with purpose. All of us!

Phase one of the project is set to be completed late 2024.

A family outing: From left, Tom, Ryker and Heather Koch participate in the Redbud Classic together. The weekend’s activities also included bike and wheelchair races, as well as children’s fun run.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Raedy to Redbud! At left, Michael Smith and Jessee Chavez. Above: Lauren Jackson, Madison Magee and Morgan Averyl. At right: Bryant and Kaylee Reinert with their dog Rooster.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Wings Board of Directors Vice Chairman Brian Russell.

Cheri Weaver, Wings executive director, describes the organizaiton’s mission.

Webb ranks 20th on Cowboy100 list

Adam Webb, son of Gerrie Bonds and an Oklahoma City native, was No. 20 among 95 Oklahoma State University alumni and their businesses who were celebrated during the 2023 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala, which recognizes the fastest-growing and top 10 revenue-generating Cowboy-owned and Cowboyled businesses.

The Cowboy100 honors outstanding entrepreneurship throughout OSU’s alumni base. Hosted by the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the OSU Foundation, the gala raises funds for the Riata Center’s student programs and activities. It also serves as an additional resource for students to engage with industry leaders and for the Riata Center to become the reference point for entre-

preneurship throughout the university.

In 2004 longtime wine industry friends Adam Webb and Mike Kuenz made their first handshake deal to buy grapes from two rows in an Old Vine Grenache vineyard in Amador County, Calif. and so began their winemaking odyssey. Webb said the goal at Cochon is to tap into the amazing diversity of the complex terroirs of Northern California and Oregon.

“We focus on mature, unique vineyard sites and source Old Vine fruit whenever possible from Sonoma County and the Northern Willamette Valley.,” he said. “We specialize in Rhone, Burgundian and Alsatian varietals.”

The second Cowboy100 was a great success with many new Cowboy leaders

and companies participating, said Marc Tower, assistant dean of the Spears School of Business.

“We’re very proud to honor business leaders from every college on campus who are having success and leading with integrity — the Cowboy Code,” he said. “We’re already looking forward to seeing old friends and new at the third Cowboy100.”

The second class of Cowboy100 honorees included 95 businesses from 20 states and 15 foreign countries. A diverse group of Cowboyowned businesses included 20 women-owned, 10 minority-owned and two veteran-owned companies. A complete list of this year’s honorees is available at the Cowboy100 website: business.okstate.edu/riata/ cowboy100/2023_honorees.html.

Adam Webb and his Cochon Wines were ranked No. 20 on Oklahoma State University’s Cowboy 100 list.