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50 Most Powerful Oklahomans

1. BILL ANOATUBBY Governor, Chickasaw Nation

3. LARRY NICHOLS Chairman Emeritus, Devon Energy

4. DAVID RAINBOLT Executive Chairman, BancFirst Corp.

5. CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST Philanthropist

6. JAMES LANKFORD U.S. Senator, State of Oklahoma

7. DAVID HOLT Mayor, Oklahoma City

8. TOM COLE U.S. Representative, 4th District

2. CLAY BENNETT OKC Thunder Chairman, CEO, Dorchester Capital

Anoatubby nails #1 in vote again By Vicki Clark OKC FRIDAY Publisher What Oklahomans do you think exercise -- through position, ability or wealth -- the most influence in overall decision-making affecting Oklahoma’s present and future? OKC FRIDAY asked that question on 310 ballots mailed to state and city leaders. The ballot had to be mailed back by June 18. The results are tabulated, and there were several surprises this year. While there are literally thousands of smart and wealthy business leaders in the state, the ones who win votes every year are the men and women most involved in civic and charitable organizations. #1 Chickasaw Nation GOVERNOR BILL ANOATUBBY received the most votes in the 2018 MOST POWERFUL OKLAHOMAN statewide poll, winning by an even larger margin than his past two years at #1. Anoatubby’s brilliant leadership has brought wealth to the

Chickasaws and prominence through more than 100 tribal businesses. The visionary Chickasaw Governor is extremely popular, known especially for his kindness and generosity to individuals and the community as a whole. He has provided the leadership and the tribal support to save virtually every worthwhile project in this state. Many nonprofit organizations would have closed their doors during the past few years, if not for the Chickasaw Nation stepping up to be the lead sponsor at fundraising events. #2 CLAY BENNETT, the man who transformed Oklahoma City’s image worldwide by bringing an NBA team to town, the Oklahoma City Thunder, received the second most votes again this year. Despite seemingly reserved in public interviews, Bennett is articulate, funny and wildly popular with the audience at the events, whethere he is being honored or speaking as an inductor, like the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

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Education, Pages 13-20 Nonprofits, Page 21-22 Next Generation of Most Powerful, Pages B1-8 Economy, Pages C1-6

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Alexander to conduct his first pops Red, White and Boom! Parades slated in Quail Creek and Nichols Hills neighborhoods By Jamie Ellsbury Student intern Fourth of July festivities are right around the corner and if you don’t have any plans, we have the perfect line up of events for you to go to.

Starting Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. will be the 12th annual Red, White and Boom celebration at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Come to the free event where there will be live music by the OKC Philharmonic, con-

ducted by Alexander Mickelthwate. The concert will be 90 minutes in length and offer a variety of musical selections for the family, following the concert will be a spectacular fireworks display. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.,

parking is free and entrance to the park is available. Due to construction, Gate 5 will be the only open gate for entry and exit to the performance. No outside alcohol, glass bottles or pets are permitted. On-site conces-

sions will be available. For more information go to http://okcphil.org/rwb. “This free concert, presented as our ‘thank you’ gift to our entire community, is one of our favorite See FOURTH, Page 5

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Celebrating Leaders

9. HAROLD HAMM CEO, Continental Resources

10. GEORGE KAISER Chairman, BOK Financial Corp.

11. BURNS HARGIS President, Oklahoma State University

12. TOM LOVE Chairman & Founder, Love’s Travel Stops

13. MICK CORNETT Former Mayor, Oklahoma City

14. GENE RAINBOLT Chairman Emeritus, BancFirst

15. JUDY LOVE Philanthropist, Community Volunteer

16. RUSSELL WESTBROOK NBA Player, OKC Thunder

17 DAVID BOREN Former U.S. Senator, OU President

18. JIM INHOFE U.S. Senator, State of Oklahoma

19. TRICIA EVEREST Lawyer, Philanthropist

20. JIM COUCH City Manager, Oklahoma City

Top 20 Most Powerful diverse group From Page 1 Despite losing his friend and Thunder partner Aubrey McClendon and some health issues, Bennett continues to be the most powerful man living in Oklahoma City. #3 Larry Nichols of Devon Energy moved from first place to third during the last oil bust. His leadership and community philanthropy continue to make a mark on the community and state. #4 David Rainbolt’s gradual ascension in the Power Poll lands him just behind Nichols. This past year he has taken over the spotlight in politics for the influential as the spokesman for the StepUp Oklahoma Campaign. He also continues his philanthropic work as a donor and

board member of many nonprofit causes. #5. Christy Gaylord Everest is the matriarch of the Gaylord family and the Ed and Thelma Gaylord Foundation. Its generous support of diverse charities makes it one of the biggest donors in the state. #6. U.S. Senator James Lankford managed to walk the Republican tightrope of supporting President Donald Trump and standing against the President on some issues without offending the voters in Oklahoma Trumpland. #7. OKC Mayor David Holt is newly elected and immensely popular with his constituents as he leads the capital city into a new era. #8. U.S. Representative Tom Cole is serving his eighth term in Congress representing the Fourth District. Quiet and accessible, he particu-

larly looks out for the 14,000 plus farmers in his district and issues affecting Native Americans. He is a Chickasaw. #9. Harold Hamm champions U.S. oil exports and is exceptionally influential in national politics serving as a board member of one of the Republican Super PACs and is a strong supporter of President Trump. #10. George Kaiser, head of Bank of Oklahoma, is a Tulsa liberal with a passion for improving public education. Philanthropists, bankers, University Presidents, politicians, oilmen and an NBA owner and player make up a diverse top 20 Most Powerful Oklahomans. Continued on Pages A3, A4 and A10

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Celebrating Leaders

50 Most Powerful Oklahomans

21. ROBERT ROSS CEO &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;President, Inasmuch Foundation

22. ROY WILLIAMS CEO, OKC Chamber Comm.

23. MARY FALLIN Governor, State of Oklahoma

24. MIKE TURPEN Lawyer, Oklahoma City

25. MEG SALYER Councilwoman, Oklahoma City

26. JIM GALLOGLY President, University of Oklahoma

27. POLLY NICHOLS Philanthropist, Community Leader

28. LEE ALLAN SMITH CEO, Oklahoma Events

29. BILL G. LANCE JR. Sec. of Commerce, Chickasaw Nation

30. TOM McDANIEL MAPS 3 Advisory Chair, American Fidelity Found.

31. SAM PRESTI General Manager, OKC Thunder

32. GEORGE RECORDS Chairman, Midland Financial

33. BARRY SWITZER Former Football Coach, University of Oklahoma

34. MARTHA BURGER President, Oklahoma City University

35. STEVE PRESCOTT President, OMRF

36. FRED JONES HALL Chairman, CEO, Hall Capital

37. RON NORICK Former Mayor, Oklahoma City

38. DEBBIE HAMPTON CEO & President, OKC United Way

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that would happen in Oklahoma “the reddest

of the red states, but November is still sev-

eral months away. A record number of

women ranked in the 2018 poll; a philan-

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While many leaders ranked on the list for years, there are also many new faces. A new generation rises to the top as others retire or move up to “emeritus” or take other positions. The elections will shake things up again after November. Will the Republicans stay in power or will the Democrats take over the Governorship? It seems unlikely

39. GARY PIERSON CEO & President, Oklahoma Publishing Co.

40. CLIFF HUDSON CEO, Sonic Industries

41. KELLY DYER FRY Editor, V.P., The Oklahoman

42 . DAVID HARLOW CEO, BancFirst Corp.

43 . GEORGE NIGH Former Governor, Oklahoma

44 . SEAN TRAUSCHKE CEO, OG&E Energy

44 . DAVID GRIFFIN Chairman, Griffin Communications

45. BILL CAMERON CEO, American Fidelity

45. ED MARTIN Chairman, Ackerman-McQueen

46. RHONDA HOOPER Pres., Jordan Assc., Chair, OKC Chamber

46. DREW EDMONDSON Candidate for Governor, Oklahoma

47. DAVID A. HAGER CEO, Devon Energy

47 . MIKE HUNTER Attorney General, State of Oklahoma

47. MARY POINTER Sr. Vice President, Republic Bank

48 . RUSSELL PERRY Founder, Perry Broadcasting

48. BRAD NAIFEH Partner, Central Liquor

48 . ERVIN YEN Oklahoma Senator, District 40

News

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Oklahoma City ladies take on Washington D.C. Washington D. C. and Trump International Hotel may never be the same after 14 Oklahoma City women invaded the city. For several days, these women toured some of the favorite city land marks. Among the highlights were the Bible Museum, Mt. Vernon, the Hillwood Estate, and the Diplomatic Department Suites. Several days of rain couldn't stop this energetic group who also found many fabulous places to dine. The travelers included Nancy Arnold, Arden Barrett, Shirley Blaik, Betty Crow, Pat Edwards, Nancy Ellis, Nina Gaugler, Donna Hopper, Brenda Kelly, our fearless leader, Belleva Johnson, Jackie Jones, Barbara Kerrick, Rita Moore, and Kay Oliver. Hats off to Brenda who made our trip so special without a hitch.

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events of the year,” said OKC Philharmonic Executive Director Eddie Walker. “We love providing meaningful opportunities to enjoy great music, and we hope everyone joins us for this wonderful celebration,” The Oklahoma City Philharmonic has gained recognition as one of the nation’s premier regional orchestras. In 1988, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic was formed under the musical direction of Joel Levine and has remained steadfast in its mission “to provide inspiration and joy for the community through orchestral music.” Through its consistent commitment to excellence, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic strives to enrich lives, expand cultural development, educate future generations, and provide audiences with a diverse and inspirational performance experience. For more information or to purchase season tickets, call 405-“Tickets” (8425387), or visit okcphilharmonic.org. Then on Wednesday, July 4, at 9 a.m., the Quail Creek Home-

Above: The group at the Diplomat Reception Rooms. At left: Nina Gaugler and Rita Moore enjoying the trip.

owners Association will host its annual parade. The event will begin at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club, where there will be a judging of floats, wagons, bikes, scooters, golf carts, strollers and more. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end at the Berta Fay Rex Quail Creek park for refreshments and entertainment. This is

a family-oriented event sponsored by the Quail Creek Homeowners Association and made possible by numerous volunteers who contribute to its success. Also on Wednesday, July 4 at 9 a.m., Nichols Hills will host its 60th annual parade in Kite Park. At the intersection of Bedford and Huntington, the City’s Fire Department will lead

the parade. Patriotic costumes and decorated bicycles for children are encouraged to be a part of the parade. This family-friendly event will include antique and classic cars, as well as special guests featured in this year’s parade. Following the parade will be several games and events, along with music by the Nichols Hills Band.

Religion

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Crossings to host patriotic celebration June 29 Wayne Barbour Gloria Burdick Angie Chancellor Lonnie Heim Kenzie Lovelace Flora Plumb Julie Simmons Jon Roberts Cheryl Vaughn June 30 Patricia Apitz Rebecca Arnold Adam Belflower Jared Champlin Libby Elder Betty Ann Furseth Jennifer Henry Jane Hotzendorff Keely Jordan CW Sutton Dave Pardue July 1 Riggs Affolder Julie Benson Everet Ernst Rita Fitzgerald Peggy Hale Linda Hancock David Harmon June Honeycutt Jyle Jedlicka Kathi Lineback Kimberly Massey Ryan Nelson Maren Pickering Pattye Reily Bill Suratt David Verebelyi Chad Vose July 2 Joan Dale

Ed Deupree Melissa Edwards Lissa Gumerson Billie Hodges Durren Kristen Lee Robert Neville July 3 Lynda Acker Laura Brawley Barbara Jolley Durren Christopher Gilbert Daron Houston Kay Miller Lee William Liedke III Vivian Sheperd Trevor Stafford JaNell Verebelyi July 4 Opal Ellis Kenneth Finley Tom Gray III Deborah Meyers Les Miller Kelly Marie Mulcahy Phil Patterson Kelly Schnebel Marsha See Jeanne Seehorn Jody Snowder Lynne Trigg Coleman Walker July 5 Georgia Anderson Ike Bennett Beverly Busch Ken Delashaw Mary Dyer Craig McBride Gayle Miller Christopher Talkington Don Timberlake Kerry L. Wood

Crossings Community Church is preparing for God Bless America - America Bless God, a patriotic celebration honoring active duty military members, veterans, and first responders. The event will take place in the Crossings OKC Sanctuary (14600 North Portland Ave., on Sunday, July 1 at 6 p.m. “Last year, we celebrated our freedom as Americans with an amazing evening,” said Senior Pastor, Marty Grubbs. “The sanctuary was packed and the emotions surrounding a few thousand people thanking those who have served us was quite an experience to watch. You don’t want to miss it this year!” The evening features the Voices of Crossings Choir and Orchestra, Dove award-win-

ning musical guest, Selah, recognition of those in the Armed Forces and first responders, and a special message from Oklahoma’s U.S. Senator, James Lankford. Everyone is also invited to a reception following the event in the Crossings OKC Atrium which includes punch, cookies, and photo opportunities. “This event is designed to celebrate our God and thank Him for providing for this great country that we love,” said Larry Harrison, pastor of Worship Ministries. “God has blessed America and we want to spend an evening blessing Him in return. The evening of worship will also include recognizing our currently-serving military and veterans, as well as a special moment of gratitude, recognition, and presenta-

tion to all of our first responders.” Tickets are free for all currently-serving and veteran military members and first responders; tickets are available online or on Sunday mornings at the Crossings OKC campus. General Admission tickets are $10 for all others. Purchase tickets and find event details at crossings.church/bless-god. Crossings Community Church is a Christ-centered church committed to live by faith, be a voice of hope, and be known by love. Crossings hosts services at its OKC campus, 14600 N. Portland Ave., at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Crossings Edmond, 500 W. Covell Road, Edmond, hosts services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday. Services are also available online at live.crossings.church Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Children and youth invited to MusiCamp Children and youth entering grades 2-8 can have a fun, inspirational experience in music theater at Village United Methodist Church Lighthouse Kidz MusiCamp.

The Sailor’s Bible by Allen Pote and Tom S. Long includes Bible stories of Noah and the Great Flood and Paul’s Shipwreck. The stories feature the ocean as a symbol for the chaos of life

and show how only the power of God is greater than the natural forces of wind and wave. MusicCamp is set for July 16-27, Monday-Friday, 9 to noon. The performance will

be Saturday, July 28. Brochures with more details are available by contacting the Village United Methodist Church at 2501 W. Britton Road, 751-8116 or vumc@ villagemethodist.org.

Campaign 2018/NW OKC Chamber

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Heather Coyle makes bid for Oklahoma County district judge After 20 years of service at the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s office, Oklahoma City resident Heather Coyle is running for Oklahoma County District Judge, 7th Judicial District, Office No. 8. Heather received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Oklahoma and earned her Juris Doctor from the OU College of Law. As assistant DA, Heather has gained extensive jury trial experience prosecuting homicide, property, drug, and domestic violence cases. She

has served in the administrations of District Attorneys Bob Macy, Wes Lane and David Prater, Since 2008, Heather has worked with alternatives to incarceration through the Specialty Court Diversion Programs. She currently oversees the Drug/DUI Court Program, the Mental Health Court, the Northcare Day Reporting Center Program, the HERS program, and ReMerge, the female diversion program that helps pregnant women and mothers facing incarceration

become productive citizens. Under Heather’s leadership, the mental health program has grown from 35 participants to over 200. Heather is married to Billy Coyle, a defense attorney with Coyle Law Firm in downtown Oklahoma City. They have three children, Jack, Lilly and Lilah, and are members of Christ the King Catholic Church. Oklahoma voters will cast their ballots on November 6. Heather said, “After almost 20 years as an assistant district attorney, I feel called to continue my service

as a member of the bench. My 10 years of jury trial experience, combined with almost 10 years of working in alternatives to incarceration diversion programs, gives me a unique perspective. I am committed to being fair and I will follow the law. I am eager to continue to serve the citizens of Oklahoma County in this new capacity.” For more information, visit www.heathercoylefordistrictjudge.com. —Paid advertisement. Reprinted with permission, The City Sentinel Newspaper

HEATHER COYLE

Deaconess transforms lives Recognized for their excellence and integrity, Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption (DPA) has been transforming the lives of children, women and families since 1900. Their founders were pioneers, serving the most vulnerable with boldness, tenacity and grit on the dusty plains of what was to become the great state of Oklahoma. This same pioneering spirit drives them today! DPA continues to rescue, transform and heal lives with exceptional services based on reliable practices and progressive thinking. DPA believes it is an honor to serve their community and they look forward to another century of service. Generations of Oklahomans have been transformed by this organization. DPA gives hope to expectant parents who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy and adoptive families who feel their dream of having a baby is lost. Comprehensive pre- and postadoption education, counseling and

support are provided. Because DPA views adoption as a life-long journey, not a one-time event, all services are designed to meet the needs of birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees throughout their lives. DPA received the Angels in Adoption award in 2016 for their work with people whose lives have been touched by foster care or adoption. Through their Connect Counseling Center, adoption-competent, familyfocused approaches are utilized to help individuals, couples and families experience healing, improve relationships and increase life quality. DPA has a comprehensive understanding of development, separation, loss and attachment along with decades of experience with infant, transracial, international, foster-adopt, step-parent and kinship adoption. For more information you can contact them at 405-949-4200.

Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption views adoption as a life-long journey.

State of the State event set The Northwest OKC Chamber has set its State of the State Luncheon for Thursday, July 25 at the Windham Oklahoma City, 2945 Northwest Expressway. The event will take place 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will focus on the last Oklahoma legislative session as seen through the eyes of the 12 House and Senate representatives in Northwest Oklahoma City. For more information, visit www.nwokc.com.

Chamber hosts Bowl-A-Rama Alicia Rankin and her Lilly Grass Flowers and Decor team won the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber’s 2018 Bowl-A-Rama. In addition to the glitter bowling ball trophy, at left, the team won a $500 donation to their favorite charity. Above: Members of the 16 teams which participated pose for a group photo.

Editorial Page

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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.

MEMBER OF ON THIS OKC FRIDAY EDITORIAL OPINION PAGE: 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, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

OKC FRIDAY Top 50 earned every vote. C

OUNTING THE BALLOTS in our Most Powerful Oklahomans

poll is one of the most exciting days of the year for me. I am always amazed at how accurate the voting is, in my view, of who has done what during the previous year. Congratulations, Governor Bill Anoatubby. You and all of the Top 50 vote recipients earned your stripes with outstanding business acumen and a heart which drives your involvement to raise the standard of living and quality of life for every citizen in the state of Oklahoma. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and

become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adams OKC FRIDAY is proud to be able to recognize your accomplishments and compassion for others. OKC FRIDAY’s first “Most Powerful Oklahoma Leaders” poll in 1979 ranked Edward L. Gaylord number one beating Dean McGee by more than 100 votes. Then U.S. Senator David Boren ranked third, Senator Henry Bellmon fourth and then former Lt. Gov. George Nigh fifth. Boren and Nigh are the only two of the original top ten still alive, and both are still pulling in the votes. Two more from the 1979 ballot are still in the Top 50 today: Barry Switzer and Gene Rainbolt. Power makes Oklahoma run. Our #1 Most Powerful accuracy has never been challenged, and once again our voters selected our most outstanding citizens.

Amazon is coming to OKC and bringing 1,750 new jobs.

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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced the Amazon decision to build a “Fulfillment Center” in Oklahoma City but refused to take credit for it. “Back when I was Mayor Cornett’s Chief of Staff, he started building a system to establish the mechanics for this,” Holt said. It is a combination of entities, each handling a different piece of recruiting industry to Oklahoma. They are the Greater OKC Chamber, Roy Williams, President, and Richard Clements, Senior Vice President for Economic Development; Catherine O'Connor, president, and CEO of the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City; Jim Couch, City Manager and the Mayor’s office, county, and state. David McCollum media relations coordinator for the chamber said it also involves site selection professionals, which companies like Amazon use. Amazon started looking for a place to build. Oklahoma City’s crossroads of I-40

and I-35 caused Amazon to approach OKC in November of 2017. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce started working closely with them. Amazon refined its search by available real estate and workforce. OKC had an 80-acre site for a three-story building. The center will be highly automated with robots. At full employment, it will mean 1,750 new jobs with a $46 million payroll per year. OKC provided $1 million in job credit for managerial staff and $700,000 for infrastructure, mainly road improvements. The land will be leased from the OKC Airport Trust with the building to be on South Portland Ave. Key management will be hired locally with some transplants. Economic development is always a priority for any city. That OKC would have in place all the parts to take advantage of an opportunity like Amazon almost automatically is fantastic.

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thropist and former chairman of The Oklahoman, a University President, Director of the United Way of Central Oklahoma, Love’s co-

founder and dynamic noprofit fund raiser, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, a banker and civic leader, Editor of the Oklahoman, OKC FRIDAY would like to congratulate the 2018 50 Most Powerful Oklahomans and thank our voters.

OKC does have good news 49. JONNA KIRSCHNER Sr. Vice President Chickasaw Econ. Devel.

50 . D. BEN KIRK JR. Lawyer, President-Elect Oklahoma City Ballet

50. RAND ELLIOTT Architect Elliot + Associates

By Roy Williams President & CEO Greater OKC Chamber If you're an adherent of the motto “no news is good news,” we'd respectfully beg to differ. Recently, Amazon announced plans to construct a new 600,000square-foot fulfillment center near Will Rogers World Airport, adding more than 1,500 full-time jobs of all skill levels to our local economy as a result. OU's Stephenson Cancer Center downtown was named a National Cancer Institute-designated center, which represents the top two percent of such facilities nationwide. WalletHub named OKC the best large city in which to start a business. CACI International announced they are establishing a new shared services center in OKC, which will employ hundreds. Kratos International decided to locate operations here to build (very cool) jet-powered unmanned aircraft, employing more than 350. We broke ground on June 15 on

the MAPS 3 convention center, which will allow us to compete for the vast majority of convention business in the US and continue to grow our visitor economy. Our new OKC Streetcar is scheduled to begin service late this year. Like any community, we will certainly always have our challenges, but there is no doubt that Oklahoma City has certainly seen its share of good news lately. Now, it's your job to help us share the good news about what is going on in Oklahoma City to your own networks. Our new online portal, VeloCity, is designed to help you do just that. With features on our local companies and those that lead them, economic news, business locations, new nonstop flights, events, ways to get connected to the community and more, www.velocityokc.com should be the first site you check in the morning. I invite you to browse the site, share some news that interests you and help us tell OKC’s unique story of continued, citizen-led renaissance to the world.

Celebrate business

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St. Anthony is now SSM Health St. Anthony You’ve known us as St. Anthony, but now, we’ve changed our name! St. Anthony is now SSM Health St. Anthony. We’re still the same people, rooted in faith, delivering personal and compassionate care to communities across Oklahoma. Although the sign on the outside is different, who we are inside is

still the same. We’re still the same doctors, nurses, surgeons and staff that we’ve always been. In fact, we’ve always been part of SSM Health, and together we have a rich history. We are a part of something bigger... a calling to continue the work of the original sisters who gave of themselves for others. And

through this change, our Mission remains the same: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” To find one of our locations near you, including a primary care or specialty physician, visit ssmhealth.com/saints.

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Honoring 10 historic years President Burns and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis celebrate a decade of excellence at OSU V. Burns Hargis was unanimously chosen by the Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents as the 18th president of Oklahoma State University in December 2007 and took office on March 10, 2008. Since that time, President Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis have created a campus culture of collaboration, innovation, wellness and success. During Hargis’ presidency, OSU has set historic enrollment and fundraising records, with pledges and cash surpassing the Branding Success campaign $1 billion goal, nearly two years ahead of schedule. The funds have provided student scholarships, faculty endowments and funding support for much-needed facilities and other vital programs. A firm believer in the power of imagination and

collaboration, President Hargis has been guided by a bold vision of a modern land-grant university that cuts across disciplines to better prepare students for success. Guiding one of the nation’s most comprehensive land-grant university systems has been no small task. President Hargis has support from OSU First Cowgirl Ann Hargis, who partners with him on activities with students, faculty, alumni and donors. You can often find her giving students rides to class in her orange golf cart, “Clementine.” The couple also takes great pride in making OSU America’s Healthiest Campus® and being members of Pete’s Pet Posse with their dog, Scruff. View 100 highlights from the Hargis presidency at president.okstate.edu/ 10years.

Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis with their dog Scruff.

Smart Start helps children succeed By Stacy Dykstra, Ph.D. Executive Director Smart Start Central Oklahoma

Smart Start Central Oklahoma is committed to helping all children start kindergarten on a level playing field.

The future of our state will be shaped by today’s young children. It is the responsibility of everyone in our community to work together to ensure that children receive the quality education, care, and resources they need to succeed. Research has consistently shown that the first five years of life have a profound impact on a child’s future. From birth, children need to interact regularly with a

loving, dependable adult who provides consistent caregiving. Their health and development needs must be met through regular doctor visits, active play, and opportunities to read, sing and talk with adults and other children. These experiences build a firm developmental foundation upon which children can learn and grow. In recent years, Oklahoma’s state officials have made the difficult decision to significantly reduce or completely defund vital child abuse prevention and healthy development efforts.

Smart Start Central Oklahoma is committed to helping address this gap in services. All young children in our community deserve to start kindergarten on a level playing field, with the skills they need to be successful. Our Early Birds school readiness program equips parents of children from birth to five to be their child's first and most influential teacher. Parents who attend Early Birds play more with their children, strengthening the See SMART, Page 14

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Instead of relying primarily on instruction, Keystone staff focuses on asking questions that further the child’s understanding of concepts. Children are given opportunities to participate both as learners and teachers, mentoring other students.

Keystone kids just love everything about their school Keystone Adventure School and Farm is a small, private preschool and elementary school located in Edmond. In addition to being a working farm, Keystone separates itself from all other schools by personalizing and individualizing academic approaches and instruction for each student. Keystone also places high importance on attending to children’s social and emotional growth. The expansive 16-acre campus and 13,000-square-foot home serve as a place of respite and

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parent-child bond that is important for healthy development and laying the foun-

peace. Children are welcomed each day by teachers and friends who truly know and understand them. Love and respect throughout the community is predominate and plentiful. Academic excellence is achieved by inspiring children to love learning. Instead of relying primarily on instruction, Keystone staff focuses on asking questions that further the child’s understanding of concepts. Children are given opportunities to participate both as learners and teachers, mentoring other students. Out-

dation for school success. School districts across Oklahoma County are also seeing the benefit of Early Birds as children whose parents attended Early Birds consistently outperform their peers

door classrooms, multi-age projects, music, art, and caring for the animals all also offer unique opportunities for both academic and emotional growth. Honestly, Keystone kids just love everything about their school. Rarely does a child not want to be at school; instead, children are eager to dive into the day. “You won’t see kids crying because they have to be at school, but you will see them crying when school is out for summer,” said Jenny Dunning, Keystone’s

on kindergarten entry assessments. When children start kindergarten ready to learn, they are more likely to read at grade level in third grade and less likely to drop out of high school.

co-founder and co-director. No matter what age a Keystone child is, they exude confidence with an “I can!” approach to learning and life. They are strongly independent learners, unafraid of failing, and highly confident when learning new concepts. With Keystone’s emphasis on “whole child learning,” it’s obvious why Keystone staff and families are so passionate about their school. For more information, check out Keystone’s website at www.keystoneadventureschoolandfarm.com.

With cuts to services and decreasing state funding, it is more important than ever for members of our community to step up to support families of young children. Your donation to Smart

Start Central Oklahoma can help ensure that more children start kindergarten ready to succeed. To make a donation or learn more, visit smartstartcentraloklahoma.org today.

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OU Law tops in country for competitions and moot court The University of Oklahoma College of Law finished its competition season with three national championships and a fifth place spot in the American Bar Association’s inaugural Competitions Championship, solidifying OU Law as one of the top law schools in the nation for competitions and moot court. “Concluding our competition season with three national championships is a fitting culmination to what has been a remarkable year for our program,” said OU Law Dean Joseph Harroz Jr. “We are incredibly proud that our competitions program is receiving welldeserved national recognition. Our students devote extensive time outside the classroom to build these skills, which will serve them throughout their professional careers. Their dedication, coupled with the unparalleled support from our faculty and alumni, have resulted in our success.” This year, OU Law earned top honors in the Andrews Kurth Kenyon Moot Court National Championship, the National Black Law Students Association’s Nelson Mandela International Negotiations Competition and the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition.

OU Law’s first place finish in the ABA competition helped the college place fifth out of 156 law schools nationwide in the ABA Competitions Championship. The championship results were determined by a points system that recognizes team achievements and participation in the ABA Law Student Division’s four practical skills competitions: Arbitration Competition, Negotiation Competition, Client Counseling Competition and National Appellate Advocacy Competition. The OU College of Law is nationally known as a top law school for competitions and moot court. For the last two years, the Blakeley Advocacy has ranked OU Law in the top five law schools in the country for moot court. OU Law’s latest rankings and honors also include: • Top 10 Best Value Law School, National Jurist. • Top 20 Most Innovative Law Schools in the nation, PreLaw Magazine. • Named an Apple Distinguished School for 2017-2019, Apple Inc. • 100 percent bar passage rate on the February 2018 Oklahoma bar exam for first-time exam takers, the highest in the state.

OU Law students whose competition teams won national championships in 2018, from left: Front row, Isaiah Brydie, Ty Schoenhals and Connor Bourland; and back row, Doreen Appiah, Kellie Laughlin, Colby Byrd, Hanna Roberts and Jenny Hartsell Puckett.

10 Fridayland students included in OMRF Teen Leaders class The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has announced its sixth annual Teen Leaders in Philanthropy class. The 2018-19 class includes 50 teenagers from 25 high schools, including 10 from Fridayland high schools, across the sooner state. Five members from last year’s class will return to serve in an advisory council capacity. Selected students will

visit OMRF’s Oklahoma City campus monthly throughout the 2018-19 school year to meet with philanthropic leaders, study the functions of nonprofit organizations, and learn the impact charitable giving makes on a community. The teens will work on team-building and fundraising projects designed to instill them with the knowledge and skills required for

philanthropy, development, networking, fundraising and board service. “Every year this program continues to empower Oklahoma teens with the tools they will need to become fully engaged in their communities in meaningful ways,” said OMRF Development Associate Caroline Allen. “They gain the knowledge and teamwork skills that will give them confi-

dence to go into their hometowns and local organizations and make an impact. This is just the first step in the journey for all of these promising youngsters.” Past Teen Leaders classes have worked together to create, organize and operate community events to raise funds for research at OMRF. The 2018-19 Fridayland Teen Leaders in Philanthropy are:

•Bishop McGuinness — Hannah Lee and Ryan Schwartz. •Crossings Christian — Delany Barghols. •Classen SAS — Olivia Griffin, Delancey Griffin and Lauren Roberts. •Harding Charter Prep — Gwen Herrada. •Heritage Hall — Sean Cudd and Ryan Thompson. •Mount Sant Mary — Stephanie Rojas.

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Primary Division students explore the Butterfly Garden near the Chapel and the lake on Casady’s campus.

Casady School graduates become Most Powerful Oklahomans Casady School’s mission is to develop excellence, confidence, and integrity in students and prepare them with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for success. This is best demonstrated by the achievements of its graduates who are consistently named to the OKC FRIDAY’S list of Top 50 Oklahomans. Founded in 1947, Casady started as a college preparatory church school in the classical tradition of eastern boarding schools. The founders’ focus on education resulted in a school, which, in many ways, resembles the inclusive, family-oriented and coeducational nature that exists today. Alumni frequently cite the Casady experience as the foundation for their success in life. Casady’s challenging and supportive environment allows its students to explore, collaborate, communicate and participate. Colleges look for these skills in prospective students because they create the foundation for success. Employers want to hire people who are able to collaborate, who have a solid global understanding, and who live lives of balance, purpose, and joy. Casady’s structure builds these skills

into each of its graduates. As such, Casady helps students succeed by challenging and supporting them in every aspect of their educational experience. The result is that Casady students are given every opportunity to realize their potential and use it to make a difference in their community. The Malone Family Foundation’s Scholars Program awarded a $2 million endowment to Casady, one of only 50 schools across the country, and the only one in Oklahoma, to receive this honor. Casady is a member of Stanford University’s cutting edge MSON Program through the Malone Foundation. Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Casady School’s seniors will matriculate to 40 colleges and universities. The Class of 2018 includes four National Merit Finalists, 10 students who will attend public university honors colleges, and 10 who plan to compete in intercollegiate sports. The class had a 73 percent overall acceptance rate, while 95 percent were admitted to their top choice college and 70 percent have received a scholarship totaling $7 million in scholarship monies.

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- Photo by Rich Taylor

The University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus serves as home to all the university’s academic programs except health-related fields.

University of Oklahoma is a pacesetter in higher education Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. The OU Health Sciences Center, located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more than 2,800 full-time faculty members, and has 21 colleges offering 160 majors at the undergraduate level and 237 at the graduate level. While OU has all the opportunities of a large, public university, its service and commitment to help students succeed creates a sense of family, more like that of a small, private institution. OU has more than 400 student organizations, more than 30 intramural activities

and 50 active fraternity and sorority chapters, leadership and volunteer programs. OU is the only public university in U.S. history to ever rank first among both public and private universities in the number of freshman National Merit Scholars. OU is the only Big 12 university to be selected as having one of America’s 25 most beautiful campuses. The Honors College offers one of the most energetic and creative honors programs among public universities in the United States. More than 2,000 students participate in small classes, usually of 19 or less. More than 80 informal book clubs have been created in the past three years. Areas of excellence include Nursing, Psychology, Health and Exercise Science, Biology, Petroleum Engineering, and Business. Additionally, the OU Honors College is one of the top 25 programs at a public university in the nation. As a pacesetter in American public higher education, OU offers a culture of academic excellence and opportunity. OU students experience a vibrant student life, a diverse community and beautiful campus.

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Silver Elm Estates offers seniors who are able to live on their own, but desire security and convenience of community living that’s affordable to call home. Silver Elm is a place where they can meet new friends and they can build lasting relationships while in an environment that allows social interaction to keep them busy and happy.

At Silver Elm Estates, seniors can be at home Silver Elm Estates is a family-owned, independent senior living community run by the McCasland family. Silver Elm Estates offers seniors who are able to live on their own, but desire security and convenience of community living, that’s affordable to call home. Silver Elm is a place where they can meet new friends, build lasting relationships while in an environment that allows social interaction to keep them busy and happy. The senior living community is located conveniently near the OU Medical Center of Edmond and near shopping malls, in a cozy neighborhood area of

Edmond. Silver Elm offers services such as meals, housekeeping, transportation, social activities, and wellness classes. Best of all, it’s maintenance-free living. There are no lawns to mow, leaves to rake, or ladders to climb to clean gutters. The Edmond independent living community features spacious apartment homes that offer a number of different amenities, which include full kitchens, ceiling fans, blinds, emergency pull cords, walk-in closets and washer and dryers. For more information, visit www.silverelmestatesinedmond. com, or call 405-341-4844.

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NW OKC continuing care retirement community expands fitness offerings, welcomes wellness coordinator Beginning this summer, residents of Concordia Life Care Community will have more options than ever to stay fit! Located in Northwest Oklahoma City, the continuing care retirement community will begin providing customized exercise programs and more small fitness classes, in addition to the personal training, open gym times, and group activities already offered to residents. “Concordia leadership has recognized the heightening interest in fitness in the surrounding OKC community, as well as among our residents, and is responding by providing more options than ever for residents to pursue wellness,” Concordia Board President John Lippert said. “I’m proud to see this retirement community continue to innovate and bring the best lifestyle offerings to our residents.” Lippert, a Nichols Hills resident, has served on Concordia’s board for 23 years. In his role as Concordia’s board president, he said he is continually impressed with the dedication the staff places on the resident

experience. “Concordia is a special place, and that is thanks in large part to the talented group of professionals who work here,” Lippert said. Chris Coleman, Concordia’s newly full-time wellness coordinator, is no exception, Lippert said. Prior to his full-time role, the Certified Personal Trainer worked at Concordia part-time as a fitness instructor for four years, leading classes and providing personal training to residents. “I love working at Concordia, and am excited for the impact I will be able to make in my new role,” Coleman said. “I look forward to meeting residents where they are and empowering them to pursue wellness.” From its inception in 2007, Concordia has focused on serving the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of an aging population. “It’s a privilege to witness firsthand the impact Concordia has made upon our community through the services it provides to families,” Lippert said.

From left to right, Wellness Coordinator Chris Coleman stands with Concordia residents Betty Fisher and Ramona Duff and Concordia Board President John Lippert. Lippert said he looks forward to Coleman’s expanded role, where he will have an increased impact assisting residents like Duff and Fisher in achieving their personal wellness goals … and setting new ones!

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UNDER THE UMBRELLA Deborah & Debby leading way to fund partner agencies Allied Arts helps to transform lives through the arts the organizations. Another group represented by major donors, corporate leaders and The arts can change community volunteers people and Allied Arts reviews each of the works tirelessly to applications submitted make that a reality in and then spends three our community. days hearing directly “During my time at from the agencies with Allied Arts I have witlive presentations.” nessed multiple stories Utilizing a formula of the transformative based on their conpowers of the arts -tributed income, as well when the arts transDEBORAH SENNER as their live presentaformed cities, neighborPresident and CEO tions, the 26 member hoods and schools, as Allied Arts agencies are awarded well as individuals,” money which may be Allied Arts President used for operations, programming or and CEO Deborah Senner said. other programs. “Those are the stories that keep us “We have seen considerable all motivated to keep doing what we growth since our inception as we are doing.” started with just four member agenAllied Arts was founded in 1971 cies, but have added agencies and is actually busy planning for its 50-year anniversary in 2021. Its mis- through a rigorous and thorough assessment at three pivotal times of sion is “Enriching Our Communities Allied Arts growth,” Deborah said. Through Advancement of the Arts.” “Our goal is to continue to grow the Deborah said Allied Arts is an campaign so that we can cover at umbrella structure, assisting arts least 10 percent of each of the arts groups in a number of ways. One of agency’s overall budgets.” the greatest areas of assistance is In addition to the allocations funding for the arts. “We organize an annual communi- process, she said, Allied Arts has two other grants programs which focus ty-wide campaign and spend several on Arts Education and Capacity months of the year fundraising for that campaign and we spend a signif- Building. Those grant dollars are icant amount of time allocating those available to any qualifying arts nonprofit, thus Allied Arts ends up fundfunds,” she said. ing 40 or more arts and cultural First, the qualifying member groups each year. organizations must complete a com“We receive a multitude of very prehensive application that provides worthwhile requests for arts funding, a thorough window into that organiunfortunately the requests far exceed zation. the dollars available,” she said. “We utilize two groups of volunAll allocations are first and foreteers for the allocations process,” most dependent upon the success of Deborah said. “One group with business and financial expertise examSee ARTS, Page 22 ines the financial health of each of By Rose Lane Editor

United Way provides funding for health and human services sive and accountable health and human service agencies.” Debby said the As one in three United Way does things people have used a little differently. one or more services “We believe in which the United investing in local proWay of Central grams that can really Oklahoma agencies make a difference here provide to our comin our community, by munity, it’s imporimproving health, safetant to get involved, ty, education, and ecoDebby Hampton, nomic well-being,” she president and CEO DEBBY HAMPTON said. “That said, we said. President and CEO don’t just partner with “So chances are, United Way anyone and it’s not you know someone easy to become a Unitgetting some of that ed Way partner agency.” help,” she said. “It could be a co“There’s a rigorous application worker, a neighbor, a friend, or process, and we have incredibly someone in your own family.” high standards when it comes to “The more people who can get accountability, transparency, involved, the more good we can do results and outcomes. It’s a lot of for our community. If you don’t have the money to donate this year, work, but our donors give to the United Way trusting that the then donate your time. It all adds money will be spent wisely, make up and it can all make a huge difan impact and help the community. ference.” This process is how we earn and An umbrella organization, the keep that trust.” United Way of Central Oklahoma As far as funding levels go, it lithas been making a difference in erally takes a village, Debby said. the community for 95 years, Debby “We want to help everyone, but said. United Way of Central Oklaas you can imagine, we get a lot of homa was originally founded in requests to fund programs each 1923 as the Community Chest, year,” she said. “But we have a sysrunning an annual campaign to tem, and it works really well.” raise money for social services It starts with a group of more needs in the community. than 200 volunteers who come “We officially became United together to help the United Way Way in 1976,” she said. “Even though our name has changed over review and evaluate every single request. the years, our mission has not.” “It is a tough process for volun“We work hard, every day, to find teers and for the agency,” Debby ways to improve the health, safety, education, and economic well-being said. “The agency requesting funding has to provide measurable of individual families in need here in central Oklahoma, by connecting See UNITED, Page 22 community resources with responBy Rose Lane Editor

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UNITED From Page 21 outcomes on each program, along with a lot of other metrics showing us how their programs are helping the community. The volunteers look at their finances, accountability practices, how their board is governed, their planning process and how they collaborate with other partners.” Next, there are site visits. “Our volunteers visit each agency, so they can get a firsthand look at the impact these programs are having on our community. This includes meeting the agency staff, clients and board members. After that, our volunteers have to make funding recommendations, which are then put to a vote by our Board of Directors.” Each year, the United Way conducts a campaign to raise funds to provide funds for its partner agencies. “Our annual campaign is extremely important in so many ways,” Debby said. “United Way funds stellar nonprofits that have solutions to the health and social service problems in central Oklahoma – they just need resources, which means not only monetary support but volunteer engagement.” “When UWCO’s annual campaign does well, so does the community. It’s a direct impact.” Debby said it was hard to pick just one favorite story of how the United Way has had an impact. “United Way of Central Oklahoma funds more than 120 programs, which help thousands of Oklahomans every year,” she said. “Every single one of those programs is remarkable.” “Seriously, I could give you a thousand examples of ways this organization has been able to help make a difference in the community by helping fund some of these programs. They all leave a mark on you. Each time I visit one of our partner agencies, I walk out thinking ‘that’s my favorite.’ I say it every single time. It is impos-

ARTS From Page 21 the annual campaign. All donations are 100 percent private dollars as Allied Arts does not receive any city, county, state or federal funding. “With the help of our campaign leadership, board, staff and many volunteers we raise the money through our Annual Campaign with very generous donations from corporations, foundations and individuals just like you and me,” Deborah said. “We reach out to businesses and provide employee engagement through our employee giving programs and we have found that employees are eager to help, get involved and be a part of the big picture.” Last year Allied Arts won the national fundraising contest Brackets for Good. The organization was part of a five-week competition, modeled after March Madness. It pitted nonprofit against nonprofit

sible to choose a favorite – they’re all remarkable.” She did cite several examples which have stuck out in her mind. Back in 1991, the United Way provided $42,000 to help start the Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA), which is an agency that helps address needs of the Latino community in Oklahoma City. “This is an award-winning agency, which helps provide scholarships to send Latino students to college, bilingual early head start programs, and even helps provide lifesaving mammograms to women who may not have had the resources to get those services on their own,” she said. ReMerge is another one. “This program helps pregnant women and mothers, facing incarceration, turn their lives around, by giving them the help, training, and tools they need to become great parents and productive citizens. As of today, ReMerge has graduated 106 mothers from the program, meaning 271 children get to cuddle up to their mom tonight.” Or, she said, there is 211, the 24/7 helpline, which does everything from helping callers who are contemplating suicide, to connecting them with someone who can help with utility assistance, housing, or even addiction. Last year alone, 211 received almost 160,000 calls. Debby said 850 of those calls were from people who were in a mental health or life-threatening crisis. “This service is so important because suicide is a major issue here in Oklahoma,” Debby said. “We have the 17th highest suicide rate in the country, and it is the 2nd leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24.” “If we could help just ONE person, it would be worth it, but with the help of our donors, we’re able to fund programs that are helping thousands of Oklahomans every single year. Some of these programs are saving lives. That’s truly remarkable, don’t you think?”

and for every dollar raised the group got a point on the score board. Each week half of the pool would be eliminated and the other half would move on to the next round. There were major nonprofits and foundations across the US with much larger budgets, staffs and multiple locations than Allied Arts. “We were definitely ‘the little engine that could’ in this scenario because the entire community began rallying around us and we were on every TV station, every radio station and the momentum began to build,” Deborah said. “It was our Cinderella story moment when we won the contest, raising dollars and awareness for the arts in Oklahoma and then bringing home the $100,000 grand prize to our city.” Deborah said she has witnessed many examples of how the arts can turn a life around. There was the little boy, who through participation in a mentorship program disguised as

ballroom dance was able to turn his troubled gang-ridden life around and began setting and achieving goals, respecting others and launched his own path of success. “I have seen students in rural areas have their first experience with live theatre, children in hospitals battling cancer needing the arts outlet to express themselves,” Deborah said. “I have seen military veterans participate in healing programs in guitar and the visual arts.” “Most recently I attended a performance of ‘Lion King’ which featured an entire cast of children with disabilities who were shadowed by children who were seasoned arts participants who assisted them – it was absolutely beautiful.” Yet, she said, the arts remain significantly underfunded. “The need remains great. Think of it, have you ever heard of a city, a town, or a school anywhere who met its demise by too much funding for the arts?”

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Energy FC opens busy month at San Antonio this Wednesday After more than a week off, OKC Energy FC opens a busy July with a road match at San Antonio this Wednesday. Then, the Energy host a pair of games against Colorado Springs on July 8 and Las Vegas on July 11. Kickoff for both games is set for 7:30 p.m. at Taft Stadium. Single-game tickets range from $11 to $51 and can be purchased at www.energyfc.com. Energy FC won their third straight match by downing LA Galaxy II (aka Los Dos) 1-0 on a goal by Christian Volesky in the 90th minute. A pedestrian first half saw the teams combine for just six shots on goal and four corner kicks. The only real threatening plays

SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 4 at San Antonio FC Saturday, July 7 vs. Colorado Springs Wednesday, July 11 vs. Las Vegas Saturday, July 21 at Sacramento

were tied to the four Energy FC plays that were whistled offside. A scary moment early in the first half saw Energy FC forward Jon Brown collide with Los Dos goalkeeper Wade Hamilton and defender Jean Engola in the 13th minute. Brown would leave the match as would Engola. Brown will be evaluated further. The second half fea-

tured much of the same style of play… but with more shots toward goal as the teams combined for 17 in the second half. Although Los Dos held a shot advantage, Energy FC picked up the only goal of the match. During the 90th minute, The Greens were awarded a corner kick that Philip Rasmussen served goalward. Christian Volesky found his way to the spot and headed the ball into the open net. The goal for Volesky is his third of the season and second with Energy FC. The assist for Rasmussen is his third of the season and his third in as many matches. Los Dos pressed forward looking for the

OKC DODGERS ROUNDUP

Dodgers travel to New Orleans Coming off a long five-game homestand against Nashville, the OKC Dodgers travel to New Orleans for an even longer six-game set through July 3 against the Baby Cakes. They return to the friendly confines of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark starting this Wednesday for another five-game series with Round Rock. Game times are set for 7:05 p.m. each night, with the series finale at 1:05 p.m. on July 8. Single-game tickets range from $8 general admission to $26 box seats. They are available through the OKC Dodgers ticket office, by phone at 218-2182, or by visiting okcdodgers.com. Thunderstorms over

SCHEDULE Friday, June 29 at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at New Orleans, 4 p.m. at New Orleans, TBD Sunday, July 1 at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Monday, July 2 at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

the weekend caused last Monday’s seriesopener against Nashville to be postponed. No makeup date was announced as of press time. Oklahoma City escaped Omaha with a 2-2 mark in its fourgame road series, following an 8-0 loss to the Storm Chasers last Sunday. Omaha blistered the OKC pitching staff

with three home runs, including two during a five-run fifth inning of the Dodgers’ third shutout loss of the season. Dodgers pitcher Tyler Pill (2-2) had his roughest outing of the season, allowing eight runs and 10 hits over 4.1 innings in the loss. Entering Sunday he had given up one home run all season with OKC before giving up three homers throughout his start. Pill recorded two walks and three strikeouts. Oklahoma City (4328) managed just five singles in the contest, led by Andrew Toles who finished 2-for-4, and struck out 10 times as a team. Currently, the Dodgers lead the Pacific Coast League American North division.

equalizer and had a long-range free kick that was picked out of the air by Energy FC goalkeeper Matt VanOekel to preserve the win. The clean sheet for VanOekel is his third of the season. – www.energyfc.com

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 29, 2018; Friday, July 6, 2018; Friday, July 13, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. CJ-2018-2896 David K. Pendleton, Trustee of the David K. Pendleton DDS, 401k Plan f/b/o Dana Pendleton

) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) AUDREY M. PHILLIPS ) OCCUPANTS OF THE ) PREMISES ) Located at 1344 SW 68th Street, ) Oklahoma City, OK 73159; ) TREASURER OF OKLAHOMA ) COUNTY and, ) BOARD OF COUNTY ) COMMISSIONERS ) OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY. ) ) Defendant. )

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Defendant, Audrey Phillips GREETINGS: Said Defendant is hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-

20182632, styled David K. Pendleton, Trustee of the David K. Pendleton, D.D.S 401k plan f/b/o Dana Pendleton v. Audrey M. Phillips, Occupants of the Premises, located at 1344 SW 68th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73159; Treasurer of Oklahoma County; and Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and said Defendant is further notified unless you answer said Petition of the Plaintiff filed herein against you on or before the 6th day of August, 2018, the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and judgement for the Plaintiff will be entered foreclosing the mortgage for Plaintiff as prayed for in the Petition and excluding said Defendant from any claim in the following-described real property, to wit: Lot Twelve (12), of Block Five (5) in, Oscar T. Witten’s Southridge Addition, Section 2, an Addition to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 19th day of June 2018. RICK WARREN OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURT CLERK By: /s/Shawna McKay Deputy (SEAL) Craig E. Brown, OBA #17517 Evan A. McCormick, OBA #30639 WHEELER, MORGAN, BROWN & MCCORMICK, PLLC 50 Penn Place, Ste. 450 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: (405) 840-5151 Fax: (405) 840-5183 cbrown@50pennlaw.com

Legals emccormick@50pennlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 29, 2018; Friday, July 6, 2018; Friday, July 13, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. CJ-2018-2632 Michael M. Cheng, Trustee of the Michael M. Cheng, D.D.S., P.C. 401(K) FBO Michael Cheng,

) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) SRJ PROPERTIES, LLC; ) STAY READY JOHNSON, JR. ) OCCUPANTS OF THE ) PREMISES ) Located at 4917 NW 18th Street ) Oklahoma City, OK 73127; ) TREASURER OF OKLAHOMA ) COUTY; and, ) BOARD OF COUNTY ) COMMISSIONERS ) OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY. ) ) Defendant. )

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Defendant, SRJ Properties, LLC RA: Stay Ready Johnson, Jr. GREETINGS: Said Defendant is hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ2018-2632, styled Michael M. Cheng, Trustee of The Michael M. Cheng, D.D.S., P.C. 401(K) FBO Michael Cheng V. SRJ Properties, LLC; Stay Ready Johnson, Jr. Occupants of the Premises located at 4917 NW 18th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73127; Treasurer of Oklahoma County; and Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and said Defendant is further notified unless you answer said Petition of the Plaintiff filed herein against you on or before the 6th day of August, 2018, the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and judgement for the Plaintiff will be entered foreclosing the mortgage for Plaintiff as prayed for in the Petition and excluding said Defendant from any claim in the followingdescribed real property, to wit: The East 32 feet of Lot Thirty-Three (33) and the West 28 feet of Lot Thirty-Four (34), of Block TWO (2) in Section3, Salyer’s Windsor Forest, an Addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 19th day of June 2018. RICK WARREN OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURT CLERK By: /s/Shawna McKay Deputy (SEAL) Craig E. Brown, OBA #17517 Evan A. McCormick, OBA #30639 WHEELER, MORGAN, BROWN & MCCORMICK, PLLC 50 Penn Place, Ste. 450 1900 NW Expressway

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Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: (405) 840-5151 Fax: (405) 840-5183 cbrown@50pennlaw.com emccormick@50pennlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 29, 2018; Friday, July 6, 2018; Friday, July 13, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. CJ-2018-2632 Michael M. Cheng, Trustee of the Michael M. Cheng, D.D.S., P.C. 401(K) FBO Michael Cheng,

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Defendant, Stay Ready Johnson, Jr. GREETINGS: Said Defendant is hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ2018-2632, styled Michael M. Cheng, Trustee of The Michael M. Cheng, D.D.S., P.C. 401(K) FBO Michael Cheng V. SRJ Properties, LLC; Stay Ready Johnson, Jr. Occupants of the Premises located at 4917 NW 18th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73127; Treasurer of Oklahoma County; and Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and said Defendant is further notified unless you answer said Petition of the Plaintiff filed herein against you on or before the 6th day of August, 2018, the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and judgement for the Plaintiff will be entered foreclosing the mortgage for Plaintiff as prayed for in the Petition and excluding said Defendant from any claim in the followingdescribed real property, to wit: The East 32 feet of Lot Thirty-Three (33) and the West 28 feet of Lot Thirty-Four (34), of Block TWO (2) in Section3, Salyer’s Windsor Forest, an Addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 19th day of June 2018. RICK WARREN OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURT CLERK By: /s/Shawna McKay Deputy (SEAL) Craig E. Brown, OBA #17517 Evan A. McCormick, OBA #30639 WHEELER, MORGAN, BROWN & MCCORMICK, PLLC 50 Penn Place, Ste. 450 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: (405) 840-5151 Fax: (405) 840-5183 cbrown@50pennlaw.com emccormick@50pennlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 29, 2018; Friday, July 6, 2018; Friday, July 13, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. CJ-2018-2897 Larry Olsen, Trustee of the Olsen Vision Care, P.C. 401(K) FBO Larry Olsen,

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) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) BURKE, MENDEZ, LLC; ) AUDREY M. PHILLIPS ) OCCUPANTS OF THE ) PREMISES ) Located at 6904 S. Indiana, ) Oklahoma City, OK 73159; ) TREASURER OF OKLAHOMA ) COUTY; and, ) BOARD OF COUNTY ) COMMISSIONERS ) OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY. ) ) Defendant. )

Section 1, an Addition to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 19th day of June 2018. RICK WARREN OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURT CLERK By: /s/Shawna McKay Deputy (SEAL) Craig E. Brown, OBA #17517 Evan A. McCormick, OBA #30639 WHEELER, MORGAN, BROWN & MCCORMICK, PLLC 50 Penn Place, Ste. 450 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: (405) 840-5151 Fax: (405) 840-5183 cbrown@50pennlaw.com emccormick@50pennlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 29, 2018; Friday, July 6, 2018; Friday, July 13, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. CJ-2018-2897 Larry Olsen, Trustee of the Olsen Vision Care, P.C. 401(K) FBO Larry Olsen,

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Defendant, BURKE, MENDEZ, LLC RA: Audrey Phillips GREETINGS: Said Defendant is hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ2018-2897, styled Larry Olsen, Trustee of the Olsen Vision Care, P.C. 401(K) FBO Larry Olsen v. Burke, Mendez, LLC; Audrey M. Phillips, Occupants of the Premises located at 6904 S. Indiana, Oklahoma City, OK 73159; Treasurer of Oklahoma County; and Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and said Defendant is further notified unless you answer said Petition of the Plaintiff filed herein against you on or before the 6th day of August, 2018, the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and judgement for the Plaintiff will be entered foreclosing the mortgage for Plaintiff as prayed for in the Petition and excluding said Defendant from any claim in the followingdescribed real property, to wit: Lot Eleven (11), of Block One (1) in, PB Odom’s Hillcrest Park Addition, Section 1, an Addition to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 19th day of June 2018. RICK WARREN OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURT CLERK By: /s/Shawna McKay Deputy (SEAL)

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GREETINGS: Said Defendant is hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ2018-2897, styled Larry Olsen, Trustee of the Olsen Vision Care, P.C. 401(K) FBO Larry Olsen v. Burke, Mendez, LLC; Audrey M. Phillips, Occupants of the Premises located at 6904 S. Indiana, Oklahoma City, OK 73159; Treasurer of Oklahoma County; and Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and said Defendant is further notified unless you answer said Petition of the Plaintiff filed herein against you on or before the 6th day of August, 2018, the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and judgement for the Plaintiff will be entered foreclosing the mortgage for Plaintiff as prayed for in the Petition and excluding said Defendant from any claim in the followingdescribed real property, to wit: Lot Eleven (11), of Block One (1) in, PB Odom’s Hillcrest Park Addition,

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2006-274; PG-2007-249; PG-2008-75 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: MERCEDES MIZIA MCNACK, DIANA CHEYENNE DAVIS, NEVAEH LANAH DAVIS, Minor children.

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ORDER FOR HEARING ON MOTION TO INTERVENE AND APPOINT SUCCESSOR CO-GUARDIANS AND CONSLIDATE CASES NOW on the 21st day of June, 2018, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nicole and Joshua Thomas and Brittany Davis, having filed a Motion praying for the intervention and appointment as successor co-guardians of the person of MERCEDES MIZIA MCNACK, DIANA CHEYENNE DAVIS, and NEVAEH LANAH DAVIS, minor children, and that current acting Coguardians be discharged therefrom. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED by the Court that said Motion be set for hearing on the 18th day of July, 2018 at 9:00 o’clock, a.m., in the court room of Judge Welch of the District Court of Oklahoma County, Court Room 217, where and when persons interested in this matter may appear and show cause, if any, why such appointment and discharge should not be made. Notice is accordingly provided in accordance with 30 O.S. §2-201. IT IS SO ORDERED! Signed this 21st day of June, 2018. ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Elizabeth Warne Deputy (SEAL) APPROVED: /s/Courtney L. Zamudio Courtney L. Zamudio, OBA No. 33077 The Law Office of Courtney Lee PLLC 3030 NW Expressway Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 400-9066 – Office (405) 400-0148 – Fax info@courtneyleelaw.net Attorney for Intervenors/Petitioners (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 29, 2018)

TEMPORARY LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP

(First Publication)

LARIA ALESA MARIE DAVIS SPINKS, a minor

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 29, 2018)

IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Brody James Weed A minor

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Defendant, Audrey Phillips

APPROVED: /s/Courtney L. Zamudio Courtney L. Zamudio, OBA No. 33077 The Law Office of Courtney Lee PLLC 3030 NW Expressway Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 400-9066 – Office (405) 400-0148 – Fax info@courtneyleelaw.net Attorney for Intervenors/Petitioners

CASE NO: PG-2018-399

GUARDIANSHIP

IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF:

ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Elizabeth Warne Deputy (SEAL)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Craig E. Brown, OBA #17517 Evan A. McCormick, OBA #30639 WHEELER, MORGAN, BROWN & MCCORMICK, PLLC 50 Penn Place, Ste. 450 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: (405) 840-5151 Fax: (405) 840-5183 cbrown@50pennlaw.com emccormick@50pennlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff

CASE NO: PG-2005-347

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where and when persons interested in this matter may appear and show cause, if any, why such appointment and discharge should not be made. Notice is accordingly provided in accordance with 30 O.S. §2-201. IT IS SO ORDERED! Signed this 21st day of June, 2018.

Michelle C. Rhodes is hereby appointed Temporary Guardian of Brody James Weed. This Temporary Letter, and the statutory authority thereby granted, shall automatically expire, and be of no force and effect, after July 18, 2018, unless then extended by the Court. This matter is scheduled for Show Cause hearing or reviews, before the undersigned at 1:30, p.m. on 19 day of July, 2018. SO ORDERED this 9 day of June, 2018. /s/Allen Welch Judge of the District Court

OATH OF GUARDIAN I, Michelle C, Rhodes, do solemnly swear that I will discharge all and singular the duties of Guardian of the children named hereinabove according to law and the best of my ability. /s/Michelle C. Rhodes Guardian Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 19 day of June, 2018. /s/Allen Welch Judge of the District Court

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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE June 26 - July 1 • ‘Freaky Friday’ Lyric Theatre is proud to present a new musical adaptation of the beloved film Freaky Friday about a mother and daughter who, through a little mystic mayhem, wake up trapped inside each other’s body. Recommended for tweens and up. Directed by Lyric’s Michael Baron, Producing Artistic Director. Call (405) 524-9312 for tickets.

FIGHT NIGHT June 30 • Title Night OKC The Sooner State will welcome home its favorite fighting son and one of boxing’s elite champions for a special edition of Top Rank on ESPN Saturday, at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez will make the fourth defense of his World Super Middleweight title against the hardhitting Roamer Alexis Angulo, while OKC’s Alex Saucedo continues his march to a 140-lb title shot against Lenny Zappavigna in a 10-round special attraction.This world class doubleheader will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 9 p.m. ET. Tickets may be purchased at the Chesapeake Energy Arena box office, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

CONCERTS June 30 • Trace Adkins Country music star Trace Adkins will perform at Frontier City beginning at 8 p.m. The concert is free with park admission.

July 5 • Saloon Series Whiskey tasting, featured cocktails, live local music and good company return to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Thursday evenings in July and August from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for an experience that can’t be replicated during the ever-popular Saloon Series nights. From American bourbons and Japanese whiskeys to Islay Single Malt Scotch and Forty Creek Old Fashioned drinks, each week features a new and exciting whiskey theme and featured cocktail. Patrons are encouraged to not only try new drinks, but also learn about the history of each drink and what it pairs well with. Different live musicians are featured each week including local favorites such as Justin Joslin, The Dalbys, Casey & Minna, Grassland Caravan, Mallory Eagle, Ken Pomeroy, Kent Fauss Duo, Pat Payne and Steelwind. The program is $25 at the door and includes a whiskey flight, one full drink ticket, one food ticket, whiskey class, live music and Museum admission. For non-whiskey drinkers, Museum admission is $5. Patrons must be 21 years old to enter. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org.

July 2 • Kesha Pop star Kesha will perform her Rainbow Tour at the OKC Zoo Amphitheatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. Visit the Zoo’s website for details and tickets.

FAMILY FUN July 6 • Print on Paseo The Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk is from 6-9 p.m. and will have 20 galleries featuring more than 80 artists who host opening receptions, promising something for everyone. The 4th Annual Print on Paseo will have awards during the First Friday Gallery Walk at 7 p.m. The Print on Paseo will be on display in the Paseo Art Space at 3022 Paseo July 6-28. Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment. Five restaurants and a handful of shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere. For more information, call (405) 525-2688.

July 6 • Dancing in the Gardens Dancing in the Gardens continues with Hip Hop. The Seasonal Plaza will be transformed into an urban dance space. Beginning at 7 p.m., instructors will give a dance demonstration followed by a free lesson for all. At 8 p.m., D.J. Brian Smith will crank up the 90s hip hop tunes to get the dance started. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite 90s attire. Drink and food specials will be offered to highlight the night from Pitchfork in the Park.

THIS WEEKEND June 27 – July 1 • 2018 Summer Classic Dog Olympics The State Fair Park hosts the Dog Olympics from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday in the NE Bennett Event Center. Other events are in the Centennial Building. Tickets to this event are at the door and are $8 for adults, $2 for teens and children 12 and under are free.

HH Reunion Weekend

y thirty-year high school reunion took place last weekend. More than half of my classmates traveled from both coasts and the deserts of Arizona to reconnect with friends from the Heritage Hall Class of 1988. Many had not seen each other since graduation. David Ferguson was the reunion chair. He was awesome. For months, he relentlessly searched for contact information for everyone in our class. He and his team scoured Facebook, reached out to family members and emailed the class several times to engage everyone in the quest. The hard work paid off. People came in from across the country, like Chris Champlin and his wife Jill from Asheville, North Carolina and Thomas Conner and his husband Daniel from San Diego, California. Steven Saunders, Brad Kerr, and Emily Pennington Stooks all flew in from Arizona. Stephanie Adams Davis, Michelle Brookes, and Shon Bower came in from Texas. Christi Thielke Graham drove back from Arkansas. And, several people from across the city and state who had lost touch came back because they got a personal phone call from David. Ferguson also helped organize an alumni trip to visit former choir director

Billie Lewis over the weekend. Ashley Stover Wells, Thomas Conner, Brad Kerr, David Zacharitz, Collin Douglas, Emily Pennington Stooks, Chase McCown ‘98 and Alex Roller ‘98 all joined for the afternoon. There were major events at the homes of Shelly Stevens Ficken and Jon McClure, two of the greatest hosts back then and now. Jennifer Starcevich Clark led the party planning with her crew of Shanna Stout Spencer and Kristen Gumerson Bohanon with suggestions from Marni McCown Sigmon, Nicole Shapard Jacobson, Stephanie Schmidt Weatherford, Christen Conger and Dr. Steve Magness. Brent Johnson, Trey Moran and Steve Chard helped set up games and sports fields at McClure’s house, with valuable input from Doug Butler, Scott Stephens, David Thielke,

Frank Miskovsky and David Stewart. As people who had not come back in years arrived, they all had the same reaction: relief. Most everyone admitted to feeling anxiety coming back for a reunion. But, they were all surprised at how relaxing and fun it was. There was a comfort in being with people they have known since high school. For me, the weekend was a real sports bonanza. Kristen Gumerson Bohanon and I had a fierce badminton battle with Chris Champlin and his wife Jill before challenging each other to a ping pong duel. Steve Chard and I handled Brent Johnson and Kevin Bachman in corn hole. And, I spent an afternoon golfing with Heather Towell, Dr. Deena Alli Sylvester and Kevin Bachman. As enjoyable as it was to see friends from out of town. It was also wonderful to spend more time with those here in the city that I wish I could see more often. In a world where everything feels so divided, reunions are a wonderful reminder that we are actually all connected.

City Rescue Mission celebrates new brand launch City Rescue Mission is more than a temporary shelter, and a rebrand announced this week intends to reflect that. For nearly 60 years, City Rescue Mission has helped the homeless in Oklahoma City. While the nonprofit organization has largely been known as a place of temporary refuge, it is much more than hot meals and a safe place to stay. On Tuesday, June 26, City Rescue Mission celebrated this messaging with the launch of their new brand. Joined by partners, community neighbors and graduates of their rehabilitation program, City Res-

cue Mission leaders and staff revealed the new brand, offered facility tours and brought awareness to their wide array of initiatives and services. “We are more than meals and a place to stay—we offer people in need a path back to hope. That’s why we decided to undergo a rebranding process. We updated our look to better reflect our mission and values,” said President & CEO Tom Jones. “Our goal is to shed light on some of our services that haven’t been widely known in the community.” City Rescue Mission currently partners with more than 70 local

agencies, offering free and comprehensive care to its clients. Operating the state’s largest free drug and alcohol recovery program, Bridge to Life, the nonprofit provides tools and support essential to helping clients transition to stable and safe housing, employment and healthy lifestyles. “We want the community to know—if they need help, we are here— because we believe people can move beyond their circumstances,” said Jones. “We are no longer three hots and a cot.

Our new brand better represents our spiritual guidance and strength, the diversity of our community and how our mission is to ultimately transform lives.” To see City Rescue Mission’s new look, as well as find out how you can make an impact for the homeless and near homeless in Oklahoma City, visit cityrescue.org.

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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES BY PUBLICATION FOR ZACHARY ZUMWALT

DIVORCE (Second and Third Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 22, 2018; Friday, June 29, 2018; Friday, July 6, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No.: FD-2018-1740 In Re the Marriage of: Rhonda Johnson Petitioner, and Neil Cooper, Respondent.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Neil Cooper You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 23 day of July, 2018, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 8 day of June, 2018. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Elizabeth Warne, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 15, 2018; Friday, June 22, 2018; Friday, June 29, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-1084 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Edna L. Hernandez De Rivera, ) Petitioner, ) and ) ) Jose Armando Rivera, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

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 27 day of July, 2018, 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 7 day of June, 2018. /s/Edna De Rivera Petitioner /s/Jamie Houston Deputy (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 15, 2018; Friday, June 22, 2018; Friday, June 29, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-1231 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ) ) ) ) Ruben A. Rico, ) Respondent )

Norma P. Ponce, Petitioner, and

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Ruben A. Rico 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 27 day of July, 2018, 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 7 day of June, 2018. /s/Norma P. Ponce Petitioner /s/Teresa Ephraim Notary SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 1st day of June, 2018. Notary: /s/Teresa Ephraim My commission expires: 7/21/2020 Commission Number: 6007003 (SEAL)

NOTICE (Third Publication)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 15, 2018; Friday, June 22, 2018; Friday, June 29, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY IN AND FOR THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO.: CJ-2017-6980

ZACHARY ZUMWALT, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS

You are notified that you must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before the 21 day of July, 2018, or the allegations contained in the Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be entered against you and in favor of Plaintiff as prayed for in this Petition.

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ) SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ) BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL) ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ) SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ) LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE ) FORBEAR STEARNS ASSET ) BACKEDSECURITIES I TRUST ) 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKED ) ERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE2;) ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) ) JOSEPH E. YORK A/K/A ) JOE YORK; ) et al. ) Defendants. ) NOTICE OF FOURTH ALIAS SALE OF LAND UNDER EXECUTION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of July, 2018, at 2 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock P.M., (location at Courthouse or Room #), 513, of the Oklahoma County Courthouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the undersigned Sheriff will offer for fourth alias sale and sell for cash to the highest and best bidder, subject to real estate ad valorem taxes, superior special assessments and all interests of record, if any, except the Mortgage and interests foreclosed herein on the following described real property, to-wit: Lot Twenty-eight (28), in Block Thirty-three (33) of part of Blocks 32, 33, & 34 in Section 36, QUAIL CREEK, an Addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded Plat thereof, commonly known as 3204 Castlerock Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyâ&#x20AC;?)

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TAKE NOTICE that you have been sued for negligently operating a motor vehicle at or near the intersection of Interstate 44 and SW 74th Street, causing said vehicle to collide with the vehicle Plaintiff was driving, in the District Court, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. CJ-2017-6980, styled Daniel Roach, Plaintiff, v. Zachary Zumwalt, Individually, Defendant. The action alleges that the Plaintiff is entitled to damages in excess of $75,000.00 because he has sustained serious personal injuries; loss of income; has and will suffer pain of mind and body; has incurred medical expenses; and has incurred property damage.

Case No. CJ-2016-4910 Judge Roger H. Stuart

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Jose Armando Rivera

DANIEL ROACH, Plaintiff,

State of Oklahoma To: Zachary Zumwalt, Individually

Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311

Fourth alias sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Fourth Alias Sale issued out of the office of the Court Clerk in and for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and pursuant to said judgment reserving the right of Plaintiff to recall said execution by oral announcement and/or order of the Court, prior to the fourth alias sale, said judgment entered in the District Court in and for said County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2016-4910, entitled U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2007HE2, Asset Backed Certificates Series 2007-HE2, Plaintiff vs. Joseph E. York a/k/a Joe York, et al., Defendants, to satisfy: FIRST: The costs of said action accrued and accruing; SECOND: The judgment and first lien of the Plaintiff, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2007HE2, Asset Backed Certificates Series 2007-HE2, in the sum of $210,546.30 with interest thereon at the rate of 7.725% per annum from August 1, 2014, as adjusted, if applicable, until paid; advances for taxes, insurance and preservation expenses, accrued and accruing; abstracting expenses, accrued and accruing; bankruptcy fees and costs, if any; and an attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee, plus costs, with interest thereon at the same rate, until paid. Persons of other entities having interest in the property, including those whose actual addresses are unknown and persons or other entities who have or may have unknown successors and such unknown successors are hereby notified are: Joseph E. York a/k/a Joe York; Occupants of the Premises, State of Oklahoma, ex rel. Oklahoma Tax Commission. The property has been duly appraised in the sum of $225,000.00. WITNESS MY HAND this 8 day of June, 2018. By: /s/P.D. Taylor Deputy

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Oklahoma researchers solve a genetic mystery — and save a teen’s life A rambunctious kid with big brown eyes, Xander Auld liked to crack jokes and goof around with his friends. He loved sports and spent lots of time on the baseball diamond, football field and basketball court. He seemed like a healthy, happy, well-adapted child. Still, his parents worried. At the age of 1, Xander had been diagnosed with abnormally high levels of red blood cells, along with elevated blood pressure. A CT scan soon revealed another symptom: small growths, or “micro-cysts,” on his kidneys, pancreas and stomach. His physicians could not find a cause for the symptoms. They prescribed medication to control his blood pressure and regular phlebotomies to keep Xander’s red-cell levels down. For more than a decade, he saw doctor after doctor, all to no avail. Over time, said his mother, Felicia Gamble, “It just became a part of life.” Eventually, his case was referred to Klaas Wierenga, M.D., who holds the McLaughlin Family Chair in Genetics at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. After a battery of tests failed to cast any light on Xander’s condition, Wierenga turned to Patrick Gaffney, M.D., a genetics researcher at OMRF. The best hope, the two researchers decided, was for Gaffney to use the DNA sequencing technology in his lab at OMRF to analyze Xander and all of his direct family members. That way, they could identify any potential genetic differences between him and his family, none of whom shared his symptoms. For Xander, who was 13 at the time, one more test was no big deal. Not so for his younger brother, Landon. When the 10-

XANDER AULD year-old went to Wierenga’s office — along with his parents, Xander and his oldest brother, Isaiah —“he was scared,” said Gamble. Still, knowing it could help his brother, he bravely allowed Wierenga to extract blood from his arm. Studying the results of a genetic sequence can be like trying to examine individual flakes in a snowdrift. While the test narrows the analysis to two percent of the human genome, that still leaves almost 30 million letters of DNA to analyze. “We looked at data for a long time and made very little progress,” says Wierenga. But one night, a particular piece of data — a gene — caught Wierenga’s eye. “I knew this gene,” he said. “It’s associated with renal-cell carcinoma,” a malignant cancer of the kidney. Xander’s copy of this gene was mutated. Doctors ordered an MRI, which revealed a golf-ball-sized tumor in Xander’s right kidney.

Eleven days later, OU urologists Dominic Frimberger, M.D., and Mohammad Ramadan, M.D., removed the kidney. Happily, there was no sign the cancer had spread. When Xander awakened, he was groggy from the anesthesia and in a good deal of pain. Still, the first words he said to his parents were, “Will you please tell the doctors thank you?” Xander had imagined that recovery would be seamless. “He thought he was going to eat Buffalo Wild Wings right after surgery,” said his father, Matt Auld. “That didn’t happen.” Still, he was able to leave the hospital after two days. Three weeks later, he was back at school. He underwent a single phlebotomy after surgery. When doctors did follow-up testing, his red-blood-cell count had decreased to a normal level. And it’s remained there ever since — without a single phlebotomy. Similarly, after a few months, Xander’s blood pressure dropped. It fell so much that his doctors took him off all blood pressure medications. Since that time, Xander has grown several inches and put on 20 pounds or so. He’ll turn 15 on Sunday and he’s finished his freshman year at Yukon High School. Like his older brother, he joined the swimming team. Most importantly, the cancer has shown no signs of returning. The discovery of the mutation and the ensuing surgery, Gamble said, have been “lifechanging. I am so thankful for this research.” “It could have been really bad if they didn’t catch it when they did.”

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Cox Homelife Care introduces medical alert system It was late at night. Cindy had fallen while walking through her home and was unable to get up, or to reach her phone to call for help. That was the moment that the birthday gift that she didn’t want saved her life. Cindy was one of the first people in our area to become a customer of Homelife Care, a new medical alert system offered by Cox Communications. Oklahoma City is the first metro area in the U.S. where Homelife Care is available. But in spite of her medical and mobility issues, Cindy didn’t think she needed the Homelife Care system that her son Ron had purchased for her. In fact, when the Cox technician came to her door to setup the system, Cindy nearly turned him away. But Ron insisted. “My mom doesn’t get around really well,” Ron said. “If something happens to her, I want to make sure she’s not just sitting there.” Grudgingly, Cindy accepted her birthday gift, still thinking she’d never need it. And now here she was, weeks later, on the floor in the middle of the night, unable to get up or summon help. Thankfully, the automatic fall detection pendant had already alerted local

The Homelife Care Family App for smartphones is a unique element of the system designed with the adult children of senior parents in mind. The app sends alerts to caregivers whenever any of the Homelife Care devices are activated, providing status updates on loved ones. Each Homelife Care system is completely setup by a Cox licensed technician who tests the devices and trains family members in the use of the equipment – free of charge, Berkinshaw added. Ron, left, purchased his mother Cindy one of Cox’s first Homelife Care medical alert systems. It would save her life. paramedics about her accident, and help was already on the way. A new medical alert system for OKC Cindy’s story is more common than you think. Today, thousands of aging parents are being cared for by their adult children. But because many caregivers have jobs and families of their own, it’s not always possible for them to be at their parents’ sides as often as they’d like. “What makes the Cox Homelife Care medical alert system so special is that it was designed with both seniors and their caregivers in mind, providing them with a sense of security and peace

of mind,” said Bruce Berkinshaw, Director of Product Marketing for Cox Communications. “And it’s all backed by the Cox Communications brand.” Homelife Care is a series of smart devices connected via a central wireless hub that includes cellular connectivity – so no phone line or Internet connection is required. The devices are fully integrated and give instant access to trained personal care professionals, 24 hours a day, seven days week. “There’s also an optional voice-enabled device that allows seniors to call for help by saying ‘Call 9-1-1’ three times,” Berkinsaw said.

Reducing long-term injury with fast response One of the most important devices of Homelife Care is the automatic fall detection pendant – the device that saved Cindy. This attractive, high tech pendant is waterproof and lightweight, so seniors can wear it discreetly. Should the wearer experience a fall, the pendant automatically sends an alert to local care professionals. “Every second of every day in the United States an older adult falls. And every 19 minutes an older adult dies from a fall, making falls the number one cause of injuries and deaths from injury among older Americans. How quickly someone gets help when they’ve fallen can make the difference between life and death,” said

Alison Jacobson, a national family safety expert. “The presence of a medical alert system that ensures prompt response can make all the difference in better outcomes,” Jacobson said. “Even less serious injuries can have a major impact if a person falls and is without help for an extended period of time.” Even with the added security of a medical alert system like Homelife Care, Jacobson said that the smart move is to make a safety assessment of a senior’s residence, taking precautions by removing items that could cause falls. Ensuring that carpets are secured, staircases are free of obstruction and well lit, and moving furniture to create ample walking space can greatly reduce the risk of a fall. Independence for seniors, peace of mind for caregivers Cindy has recovered from her fall, and her son Ron is thankful for the peace of mind that Homelife Care continues to provide. “Cox is a brand that I trust. It pretty much saved her life. It’s the best birthday gift I ever gave my mom,” he said. For more information, call 800-234-4100 and give the offer code Care 0009.

Tiffany Retro Apartments Developers revive ‘old girl’ A building that has been a part of the Oklahoma City skyline for more than 50 years is set to reopen with a new $25,000,000 look. Tiffany Retro Apartments, located at 5505 N. Brookline near Northwest Expressway, were originally built in 1966. The complex was originally known as Tiffany House and was one of only three mid-century high-rise apartment buildings in Oklahoma City in the early 1960s. Developer Glenn Ferguson, president of Ferguson Property Group, had the building added to the National Historic Register and then gutted the interior. “We did a complete renovation of the historical building. Basically, we revived the old girl," Ferguson said. "Our plan was not to alter the look of the building but preserve it, which we think we accomplished.” The apartments now offer unique one and twobedroom floor plans in a mid-century style building with all the modern conveniences, including stylish features like stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and in-unit washer and dryers. They also feature excellent community amenities such as a beautiful elevated pool, dog park and wash station, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Tiffany Retro Apartments are located just moments from I-44 and Northwest Expressway, making it easy to get anywhere in Oklahoma City — from Bricktown to Downtown to Oklahoma City University. More information is available at TiffanyRetro.com or by calling 405.601.1931.

The Charter at May Shopping Center has full time onsite maintenance and supervision, signage fronting visible on Britton Road and on May Avenue.

Charter at May: “Best retail corner in OKC’ Fred Boettcher, a long time Oklahoma City attorney, purchased the Charter at May shopping center a decade ago and over time turned it into an attractive hub for shoppers with an emphasis on interior decorating and remodeling. The shopping center was completely renovated and Boettcher and his team worked closely with architects to allow for attractive storefronts, personal touches, landscaping and more. Today Charter At May is home to The Shower Door Source, K&N Interior Fabrics, K&N Urban on May Furnish-

ings, Architectural Hardware Design, Tuesday Morning, Bank of America, Bachle’s Design Studio, Bachle’s By The Fire, Bright Eyes, Casady Nails, Armstrong McCall Beauty Supply, Ideal Collections and CBD American Shaman. Given the location and demographic of shoppers in the area, Boettcher never had any doubt this would be successful. “This is the best retail corner in Oklahoma City. We have great neighbors,” he added, referring to the customers drawn from areas such as Nichols Hills, The Village, Gaillardia and so on.

The Charter at May Shopping Center has full time onsite maintenance and supervision, signage fronting visible on Britton Road and on May Avenue included in lease contracts and Boettcher makes himself available to tenants. “Investing into the community is investing in the local economy,” Boettcher said. Charter At May Shopping Center is located at 9446 North May Avenue, on the corner of Britton and May in The Village. For leasing information call The Boettcher Companies at 580761-7534 or Foraker Co. at 405753-0016 or www.Forakercom-

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INSIDE: THE NEXT GENERATION OF MOST POWERFUL OKLAHOMANS

JANE and TOM LERUM Owners Joullian Winery Page B2

LACEY SKAGGS Dir. of Major Gifts United Way Page B3

SONNY WILKINSON Mayor The Village Page B4

UMIT ALPASLAN Superintendent Dove Charter Schools Page B5

CLAY TAYLOR Lobbyist, Attorney Oklahoma Lobby Group Page B6

BRIAN BOGERT Restauranteur, Coach Social Order, Heritage Hall Page B6

Young Professionals making a mark on the community By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer An organization that caters to young business professionals – entrepreneurs and employees alike – is gaining traction in the Oklahoma City metro area. The Northwest Young Professionals was founded in 2012, but the board of directors changed the name last year to the Oklahoma City Young Professionals. “We wanted more outreach in the Oklahoma City market area,” said Terrance Craft, the organization’s president. Despite the name change, the OKC Young Professionals remain affiliated with the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, where Craft worked in 2016-17. He recently launched his own company, Crafty Communications. The OKC Young Professionals now have 80 members, representing account-

TERRANCE CRAFT ing, insurance, banking, flooring, construction, nursing, law, and other professions, Craft said. Dues are $75 per year. “This year I’ve been recruiting other business owners,” he added. As a result, 17 of the OKC Young Professionals are new business owners. “I would like the Oklahoma City Young Professionals to create a subgroup for young executives (young small business owners),” said Craft, 25.

The Young Professionals host multiple activities. “Connect” events are networking opportunities; the “lunch meet-ups” are held on the second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “After Hours” are informal events held on the fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. These get-togethers are held at various restaurants, bars and pubs in the metro area. Oklahoma City Young Professionals also partner with established businesses – this month they hosted a business event with the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team – to provide workshops and seminars that focus on branding, financing “and other topics that young, career-minded professionals are interested in,” Craft said. The Young Professionals’ primary affair is the Horizon event. The second annual Horizon event is

set for 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at La Bella Event Center in north Oklahoma City. Members and non-members alike will be recognized during the banquet. Awards will be presented to the OKC Young Professionals member of the year, small business owner of the year and volunteer of the year, and five nonmembers will be recognized for “doing great

things that we think will bear fruit over the next five to ten years,” Craft said. A native of Midwest City, Craft moved to Oklahoma City seven years ago. He received a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Oklahoma City University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.

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Next Generation of Most Powerful Oklahomans

VESTED IN THE VINEYARD

Tom and Jane planted themselves in her Oklahoma roots

By Rose Lane Editor Jane and Tom Lerum really savored the opportunity when they discovered that Joullian Winery might be for sale.

worked at JP Morgan’s Private Bank for a time, while Tom served as an acquisitions officer at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

starting our own, as it takes an incredible amount of time and capital upfront to start a vineyard from scratch.”

Jane, the daughter of Harold Hamm and Sue Ann Arnall, was born in Tulsa, raised in Enid and moved to Oklahoma City during middle school. She graduated from Casady in 2009 and from Duke University in 2013 with a bachelor of arts degree in public policy.

Now both 27-years-old, the couple at that time had been making regular trips to Carmel Valley, Calif.

A window of opportunity opened when they heard that Joullian might be for sale.

Tom, the son of Steve and Laura Lerum, was born in Florida, but spent most of his childhood in Colorado before moving to San Diego for high school. He then left San Diego to attend the United States Air Force Academy, graduating in 2013 with a bachelor of science degree in systems engineering management and commissioning as an officer. Tom and Jane met in 2008 while serving as congressional pages for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. They began dating during college and both moved to Los Angeles, Calif. after graduating. In Los Angeles, Jane

“We had been going to Carmel Valley frequently for several years and had fallen in love with the area’s food, wine and people,” Tom said. Plan A was to plant a winery on some family property there. “As our intent to build the winery grew, we recognized the importance of becoming more educated in the business,” Jane said. “We went back to school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in order to learn more about enology, viticulture and the wine industry.” “The more we learned and researched, the more we realized that acquiring an existing winery would be much more feasible than

“Not only was there the Oklahoma connection, but Joullian is less than 10 minutes away from where we were planning to plant our own vineyard and it just so happened to be our favorite winery in Carmel Valley,” Tom said. “After initiating negotiations, we spent several months developing our business plan and structuring the transition. We became the proud new owners of Joullian in August 2015.” As Tom was approaching the end of his five-year service commitment to the Air Force, they decided that moving back to Oklahoma made the most sense. That would enable the couple to be close to family and to better manage Joullian’s national wholesale business by being closer to the company’s key markets.

“Oklahoma is our biggest wholesale market outside of California, with other major markets located in the Midwest and on the east coast,” Jane said. Being in Oklahoma City also gives Jane the opportunity to work closely with her mother’s charitable foundation, the Arnall Family Foundation. “Our plan is to continue building on Joullian’s legacy of crafting exceptional wines, while always striving to improve our customer experience and company culture,” Tom said. Additionally, he said, Jouillian has several exciting new products in the works as Tom and Jane expand their portfolio and work to raise national awareness for Carmel Valley as a premier winemaking region. “We are excited to be back in Oklahoma and grateful to join such a wonderful community of civic-minded people looking to make OKC the best it can be,” Jane said.

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Our plan is to continue building on Joullian’s legacy of crafting exceptional wines, while always striving to improve our customer experience and company culture.

—TOM LERUM

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Once United Way of Central Oklahoma’s Director of Major Gifts Lexi Skaggs got a taste of non-profit work, she was hooked. Lexi came from a large family – she’s the oldest of five. She graduated from St. Gregory’s University in 2005, the first person in her family to earn a college degree. She received a MBA from the University of Oklahoma in 2013 through the school’s Professional MBA program hosted in Oklahoma City. She earned her certified Fund Raising Executive credential in 2011. Lexi said she actually “fell into” nonprofit work. “When I graduated college, there wasn’t the wonderful emphasis on going into non-profit work like there is now,” she said. “There certainly wasn’t specific degrees available.” By Rose Lane Editor

“I’m very strategic and a bit of a data nerd. Seriously, my checkbook is in Excel.” She started her career as the operations manager of a hospital foundation and through a series of leadership changes, ended up taking on major gifts and special events while also being the interim director of the affiliated rural hospital foundation. “To say I learned a lot quickly is an understatement,” Lexi said. “Once I got a taste of fundraising and the impact that non-profits make, I was hooked.” At the United Way, Lexi’s job is to connect individuals and companies with a desire to provide help to health and human service nonprofit agencies in the community who are providing help through United Way’s leadership giving affinity groups and major gift solicitations. She also plays a supportive roll in the organization’s overall fundraising efforts and our community impact allocations process. “My position is very unique in that I get the best of both worlds – individuals and companies,” she said. “Through our leadership affinity groups, I get to connect our donors more intimately with our mission and the community

Justin and Lexi Skaggs on a pedicab, one of many small businesses they have operated. Lexi is the director of major gifts for the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

needs. Through our general fundraising efforts, I get the opportunity to speak to large groups of potential supporters and share our vision.”

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At United Way, Lexi connects people who want to help

tried and true organization with a long history of measurable impact and the utmost transparency and accountability,” Lexi said. “We are the backbone of the community.”

Both are activities she said she really enjoys. In addition, Lexi researches new ideas, analyzes donor trends and works with “the best volunteer leadership our community has to offer,” she said. “Growing up, I had no idea what a non-profit was or what they did,” Lexi said. “The idea of giving away hard-earned money in exchange for nothing was completely foreign to me. Even after 12 years of non-profit work, I’m still fascinated when a donation comes in.” Her position is very satisfying in that she knows what the United Way is doing matters. “The beauty of United Way is that it is a

Every chance she gets to talk to a panhandler, Lexi shares one of the United Way’s Pocket Guides, which is a list of partner agencies. “I encourage them to give us a call,” she said. “Let us help you! Then I drive away confident that the phone will be answered and resources will be shared.” “Having that kind of confidence in what we do helps me have confidence in what I do. I take pride in knowing that every effort I make to bring in resources and establish connections will eventually have an impact on a fellow Oklahoman.” See LEXI, Page B7

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Sonny takes commitment to helping others to Bolivia John “Sonny” Wilkinson is serious about public service.

SERIOUS ABOUT SERVICE

He bought a house in The Village in the fall of 2013, and a year and a half later, in the spring of 2015, he filed unopposed to serve the year remaining on a former councilman’s unexpired term. He filed unopposed again in 2016 for a full two-year term. Wilkinson, 32, ran for re-election again this year and defeated two other contenders to win a second full term. And in May his colleagues picked Wilkinson to serve a oneyear term as The Village Mayor. The Oklahoma City native attended Bishop McGuinness High School and was graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and non-profit management. Afterward he served as the senior director of mission advancement for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for about three and a half years. In that role he was administrator of the organization’s fund-raising, public relations and related outreach activities. Subsequently Wilkinson joined the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation as its director of development.

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Mayor Sonny Wilkinson presents a proclamation from The Village City Council to the First Lady of the Department of Tarija in Bolivia (roughly equivalent to the State of Oklahoma in the United States of America). The proclamation cited the Oklahoma community’s “long tradition of promoting diversity, equality, fairness and friendship” and commemorated the 25th mission of “Friends of Bolivia.”

“For several years I had followed the amazing discoveries coming out of the OMRF and got to know several members of their development staff,” he said. “As I began to understand more about its impact in medical research and on Oklahoma, I knew that it was someplace I’d want to be if the opportunity ever arose. Several of its research areas are in diseases that have affected my family and friends,” he said. And recently Wilkinson, his fiancé, Susan Urban, and his mother, Judi Wilkinson, returned from Wilkinson’s ninth trip to South America as members of the “Friends of Bolivia” medical mission. The charity was founded 25 years ago by Rafael Elias of St. Eugene Catholic Church in The Village. “I got involved with it when I was at OU. At that time I was interested in pursuing a career as a pharmacist. The trips to Bolivia exposed me to the power of nonprofits and I fell in love with that idea for a career instead.” Approximately 25 Oklahomans made the trip this year (20 from the OKC metro area and five from Tulsa); their number included doctors and nurses and lay people “who are able to assist,” Wilkinson said. In South America the Ameri-

cans were joined by a team of approximately 10 Bolivian doctors and dentists. The trip from Oklahoma City to Bolivia took 32 hours, Wilkinson said. Over a four-and-one-half-day period the medical mission treated approximately 2,000 Bolivians at a hospital in Entre Ríos, a rural village about 50 miles from the Bolivia/Argentina border. Some of the Bolivians arrived at the hospital at 1 a.m. “and may not have been seen until late in the afternoon,” and many of them walked several miles to be examined, Wilkinson said. Nevertheless, “Those who came to us were so grateful that we were there to help them. Their patience is tremendous.” Services provided at the clinic included dental, general medical, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, pharmacy, and eyeglasses, with assistance from a laboratory technician. “We saw patients for 11 hours a day,” from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., “and solved their basic needs as best we could,“ Wilkinson said. During the mission Wilkinson, his mother and his fiancé assisted a team that distributed eyeglasses. “We have some great technology that was developed at MIT which helps us quickly determine the prescription for someone needing glasses to see at a distance,” he said. The tool simply requires an iPhone connected to a special camera that takes three photographs of each eye. “Within seconds the ‘phone displays the person’s prescription,” he said. “We are then able to provide that person with glasses that we received from The Lions Club International.” Approximately 900 Bolivians received eye examinations during the medical mission, Wilkinson said. “When you consider their livelihoods – some were seamstresses and one of the men I saw was a carpenter – their dependence on eyesight is critical,” he said. “We literally changed the lives of some of them.” Each trip to Bolivia is “solely a medical mission,” Wilkinson said. “There is no proselytizing. If someone comes to us in need of help, we help them. Nothing else interferes with that.” What’s more, those on the mission paid their way to and from Bolivia from their own pockets. Wilkinson said the trip cost him $1,650 “plus any incidental expenses while we were there.” Even so, these medical missions “remind me of what’s truly important in life.”

Above: Scores of Bolivians stood in line for hours for the opportunity to be seen at the most recent “Friends of Bolivia” medical mission. At left: Dr. Steve Chastain, an Oklahoma City dentist, assisted by Becky Mannel, inspects the teeth of a patient during a recent “Friends of Bolivia” medical mission.

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HOPE FOR OTHERS

A mentor pointed Dove superintendent toward education

By Rose Lane Editor

Umit Alpaslan, superintendent of the Dove Public Charter Schools, second from right, with graduates.

Umit Alpaslan, superintendent of the Dove Public Charter Schools, was born to be hope for others.

poverty. Then, a conversation with his high school mentor and counselor turned his life around.

Of Turkish descent, Umit’s two oldest siblings were stillborn and he was raised as one of two children.

“One day, he called me into his room and told me that we have to have a serious conversation and he needs to remind me who I am,” Umit said. “I was like I know who I am, right?”

“As a child of parents with very limited education, I was the one who went to college and actually graduated from college,” he said. He holds a bachelors bachelor degree in chemistry education from Turkey and a masters of education in administration from Sam Houston State University in Texas. He and his wife have three daughters and one son.

“He told me that my name is ‘Umit’ which means ‘hope’ in Turkish and I was born as hope for my parents after two stillborn babies. I was born to be hope for others and I can be hope for so many children who go through the similar challenges I have gone through such poverty, violence and despair with being a school teacher.”

Umit said he was planning to become an architect as a way of getting his family out of

Since then, Umit said he has been around kids, helping them anyway he can.

Dove stands for Disciplined, Organized, Vigorous Education and the main goal is to offer STEM focused college prep programs, he said. The student population is a diverse group of kids, of whom 80 percent are economically disadvantaged and are minorities. Umit said the students have been “offered superior educational opportunities” since 2000 when Dove opened its doors. “It is very important that students are raised as productive and responsible citizens,” he said. This mentality led all Dove campuses to earn the recognition of National School of Character. The schools also boast a 100 percent college acceptance rate, he said. See UMIT, Page B7

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Clay Taylor is a part of both of his family’s businesses – politics and charity. Clay is the son of lobbyist Clayton and Center for Nonprofits President and CEO Marnie Taylor. He is a partner with his father and former lawmaker and attorney Rob Johnson in Oklahoma Lobby Group, an Oklahoma City based political consulting and lobbying firm and is of counsel with Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis. Clay is a native of Oklahoma City, but has lived in Houston, Texas, Denver, Colo., Washington, D.C., Muskogee and on the island of Aruba. A graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Clay went on to earn a degree from Oklahoma State University in Political Science and then completed his JD at Oklahoma City University. Clay branched out early to forge his own path running a successful congressional campaign before starting his lobbying career. He attended law school while lobbying full time and has blended a career of lobbying and legal work that allows him to offer clients a full range of services, whatever their needs might be. Clay represents a wide array of clients from independent businesses or large corporations to associations. Taylor continues to focus his lobbying work on helping businesses maintain and create a strong business climate in the state. Taylor also boasts strong contacts with members of the Oklahoma congressional delegation and has helped Oklahoma clients navigate federal issues. Following in his father’s footsteps as a lobbyists just made sense, he said. “I chose to make my career lobbying because it fits who I am and what I enjoy,” Clay said. “This profession is about relationships and people and I thoroughly enjoy the people this business brings me in contact with.” “Growing up in this business I was exposed to so many different experiences and got to spend time around some amazing people. Joining my family on trips to legislative conferences and being at dinners with political and busi-

By Rose Lane Editor

Becky, Josie and Clay Taylor. Clay is a lobbyist and attorney and is involved with Infant Crisis Services and the Wes Welker Dream Big Foundation.

ness leaders as a young person had a big influence on me at a young age and it didn’t take long for me to realize there was no better career path for me than to follow my father’s footsteps.” While he has been lobbying with his father since 2011, in 2017 they formed OLG. “OLG is able to offer our clients full service lobbying and political consulting and we think we do it better than anyone,” Clay said. “Whether it be working on a piece of legislation, developing projects in various areas of the state, or helping clients in dealing with state agencies, we pride ourselves on communication, professionalism and character. OLG’s partners understand that our business is about trust and honesty and we take great pride in holding ourselves to extremely high ethical standards.” He said lobbying is a great career – both challenging and rewarding.

POLITICS AND CHARITY

Clay Taylor is following in his family’s footsteps

“I am lucky to get to spend my professional career fighting for the needs of my clients and working with some great people who choose to run for public office,” Clay said. “I am by my nature extremely competitive, and in a business where there can be winners and losers, I make sure my clients always end up on the right side of an outcome.” Clay said his career is also extremely gratifying. “Our clients are people — some are businesses, some are associations of businesses, some are nonprofits,” he said. “If you do business in the state of Oklahoma invariably state government — laws, rules, administration — are going to have an impact on what you do.” “It is my job to make sure that our lawmakers are educated on my client’s business and See CLAY, Page B7

In his restaurants and on the tennis court, Brian is serving good things

RESTAURANTS AND TENNIS

Heritage Hall graduate Brian Bogert is doing great things -- both with his company and his alma mater. Brian is a co-owner in the Social Order Dining Collective and the Heritage Hall boys tennis coach. His company operates 10 restaurants and is behind the Jones Assembly, which doubles as a music venue. The Charger tennis team won its seventh state championship this spring in the eight years Brian has been the coach. Brian was the Oklahoma Tennis Coach of the Year and the Region 8 Tennis Coach of the Year. He was a finalist for the National Coach of the Year which was to be announced this week. And, he was named the school’s Distinguished Alumni of the Year for 2018. Upon his 1995 high school graduation he attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas and earned a degree in finance and marketing. He went to work for Accenture, the largest mass consulting firm in the world. He traveled all over the U.S. and even spent some time in Mexico City. Brian returned to Oklahoma City in 2003.

By Rose Lane Editor

Brian Bogert receiving the 2018 Heritage Hall Distinguished Alumni Award. With his family, from left: dad Andy, brother Brett, Brooke, Brian and mom Vicki.

“I was tired of the consulting life,” he said. Musician Graham Colton also went to SMU and the Texadelphia restaurant in Dallas was their hangout. During high school, Brian had worked in the Terrace Room Grill at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club and he had an interest in the restaurant business. Together with his business partner Manny Leclercq, they brought Texadelphia to Norman. “That’s where we learned the business,” Brian said. “We just jumped in and worked the grill, the cash register, whatever.” 747, also in Norman, came along next in 2008. “That was my own concept.”

The Oklahoma City Texadelphia, six locations of Fuzzy’s Tacos and the Jones Assembly followed. They also just signed a lease on space for another Fuzzy’s in Midwest City and have been asked to put one in the University of Oklahoma football stadium. The Jones Assembly, however, is a totally different concept from any other in the U.S., he said. Brian wanted to combine his favorite things – food, spirits and live music – in one venue. “There aren’t a lot of places that do those things well.” Graham came on as a partner. During college, Brian said he helped Graham as an aspiring musician to get his name out.

“I was going to be his manager,” Brian said. “He went on to tour the country and I came back and started a restaurant group.” The Jones Assembly has the capacity to hold 1,700 people for live music. The rest of time, it operates as a bar and restaurant. “We always had this idea in our heads,” he said. Brian said all of the furniture is designed to fit under the stage during concerts. “The stage serves as a temporary storage space,” he said. See BRIAN, Page B7

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LEXI

BRIAN

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Lexi said her family has received United Way services so they know firsthand how it can make a difference and help move life forward. “I take very seriously any opportunity I get to give back. In the words of Mike Turpen, ‘In life, there are givers and takers. The takers eat better, but the givers sleep better.’ Thankfully, I sleep pretty well.” When she isn’t busy promoting the United Way, Lexi said she and her husband of 10 years Justin, love getting out and enjoying Oklahoma City. “Right now, I LOVE the OKC Paw Park, RiversportOKC and the Sunday Twilight Concert Series at the Myriad Gardens,” she said. She’s also the co-chairman of philanthropy for the Association of Fundraising Professional’s Oklahoma Chapter Board of Directors. Lexi volunteers every year with the Green Tie Gala and Reds, Whites & Brews to support Catholic Charities. Lexi has served as a YLX Mentor with Leadership OKC for three years, is a member of Leadership OKC’s LOYAL Class X and has been singing with the Canterbury Voices since 2015. She is also a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for the YMCA. “I also love to foster dogs and drive the relocation van with OK Humane,” she said. “I’m an avid sports fan. The Thunder and OU Football are my main focus, but I’ll watch any good rivalry.” She said she has been blessed to have some really great people in her life who have provided guidance and encouragement. “My husband Justin and I recently celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary by renewing our vows with Elvis in Las Vegas, a complete 180 from our very traditional Catholic wedding with 350 guests in 2008,” she said. But, that is indicative of their “fun and exciting marriage that is also a great business partnership,” she said. Together, they have owned a few small businesses, including managing rental properties, renting out margarita machines and operating pedicabs in OKC, Norman and Stillwater. “I don’t believe any of my life’s activities would be possible without the love and support of my friends, family and mentors,” she said. “I love Oklahoma and look forward to what the future holds.”

Thus far, the Jones Assembly has been a success. “For all the different ways it could wrong, it is more than we were even hoping it to be,” Brian said. While at Heritage Hall, Brian himself was a four-time state champion tennis player. He came back to help his coach. “I got hooked,” he said. At the same time, Brian’s brother is the school’s football coach and his dad is the golf

CLAY From Page B6

needs, and to help make sure those needs are protected so that they can continue to create jobs and make a living for themselves.” In the end a good lobbyist is equal parts educator and advocate, Clay said. The Oklahoma Legislature is not the U.S. Congress. “They don’t have an army of staff who are subject matter experts in various fields who help elected officials understand issues they are not familiar with,” he said. “That is why clients hire me, to be their advocate and to educate members on the issues that impact

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coach. In the fall, the football team won the state championship and this spring, the golf team brought home the trophy. So when the tennis team also won the state championship, the Bogerts pulled off a “hat trick” of sorts, Brian said. Being the tennis coach helped Brian get back into shape and there is a lot of satisfaction in seeing the kids grow up and succeed. “It’s a lot more than tennis to me,” he said. “I want to make sure they go down the right path.” On his very limited time off, Brian said he “absolutely loves to play tennis.” He also likes to travel and will be going to Europe to attend Wimbleton this year.

their businesses.” Charity is the other family business. “Both of my parents have been involved with various causes throughout my life and taught me that it is our duty to give back,” Clay said. “Before deciding to stay home with our daughter, my wife Becky worked for Infant Crisis Services and it’s a cause I have found myself drawn to more and more since the birth of our child.” “My family is lucky. My daughter doesn’t want for anything, but a child’s wellbeing should not be contingent upon their family’s socioeconomic setting. Every child deserves to have their basic necessities taken care of.” Clay said he has also found

UMIT From Page B5

Because of the academic excellence, Dove OKC was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education. Developing the whole child is Umit’s main goal. He said he enjoys watching students go through the process of growing up. Umit also loves playing soccer and table tennis and he reads a lot. “I was privileged to be part of Sister Cities

great joy over the years being involved with the Wes Welker Dream Big Foundation and helping the organization with a football camp/tournament for high school teams around the state. “We just completed our third annual camp and I look forward to helping this organization make this a permanent fixture for these high school athletes,” he said. “If it’s about giving back to kids, I am all in. Investing in these young people, at multiple points in their lives, is absolutely critical if we want to make this state better for future generations.” Outside of his legal and lobbying work, Taylor enjoys an active lifestyle that includes lots of skiing, golf and basketball.

OKC and just joined the Assistance League OKC,” he said. “Being a part of State Superintendent's charter advisory committee is also important.” He also helped OETA during its summer fundraiser. H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt, BancFirst chairman emeritus, sang Umit’s praises. “Umit is, first and last, a teacher dedicated to opening the door to the American dream for students who would have no other access,” Rainbolt said. “Umit is the ultimate father, the ultimate teacher and the ultimate purveyor of the American dream.”

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The economy:

We’re doin’ fine Oklahoma With a vibrant capitol city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma continues to set records in terms of unemployment and sales tax receipts. - Photo courtesy of the Greater OKC Chamber

All indicators point to continued recovery By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer State and local tax collections, oil and gas rig counts, and labor force statistics all show Oklahoma continuing its recovery from the 2008-09 global economic collapse and the oilpatch slump in 2015-16. The state unemployment rate on May 31 was 4.0 percent. In comparison, the jobless rate in Oklahoma on the same date last year was 4.3 percent, and two years ago it was 4.9 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Total non-farm employment, which slipped to 1,568,200 in June 2009, had climbed to 1,686,700 in April 2018 – an increase of 30,500 in 12 months. In addition, the average length of unemployment for individuals shrunk this year. Between 2017 and 2018, the mean duration of joblessness decreased from 22.2 weeks to

19.5, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported. The manufacturing sector gained 3,800 jobs between April 2017 and April 2018, while the construction sector gained 2,100 jobs during that same time frame; 2,600 jobs were gained in wholesale and retail trade and transportation, warehousing and utilities; financial activities added 1,300 jobs; professional and business services added 3,000 jobs; education and health services gained 4,300 jobs; leisure and hospitality gained 5,200 jobs between April 2017 and April 2018; and other services added 2,600 new jobs. The mining industry, which includes the energy industry, gained 5,200 jobs in the past year. Records compiled by Baker Hughes showed the number of drilling rigs in Oklahoma this month as 140, compared to 57 in June 2016 and 77 in June 2009. At the close of business on June

7, Brent crude commanded $75.23 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude brought $65.96 per barrel, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Oklahoma sweet crude was priced at $62.50 per barrel, and Oklahoma sour brought $50.50 per barrel. In comparison, the average spot price for crude oil on June 30, 2017, was $46.17 a barrel. Tax receipts in Fridayland increased during the past year. From May 2017 through April 2018, sales and use tax collections in Nichols Hills climbed to $3.757 million, which amounted to 18.7 percent growth over the preceding 12month period; the year-over-year increase in sales tax receipts was 17.5 percent. In The Village, sales and use tax collections from May 2017 through April 2018 grew to $5.649 million, an increase of 4.78 percent over the same period a year earlier.

Gross tax receipts to the state treasury in May soared to a record $970.9 million for that month, state Treasurer Ken Miller announced. In addition, total gross receipts during the preceding 12 months were $12.09 billion, within $14 million of matching the all-time 12-month high, he said. “As has been the case each month for more than a year, Oklahoma’s economy is showing signs of ongoing expansion,” Miller said. “In just the past 14 months, since 12month collections last bottomed out, gross receipts have grown by more than $1.3 billion, an increase of more than 12 percent.” The Oklahoma Business Conditions Index has topped “growth neutral” for 10 consecutive months, the Treasurer’s Office said. The index rose from 62.7 in April to 68.5 in May. Numbers above 50 indicate anticipated economic growth during the next three to six months.

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Celebrate business

The Hill Townhomes

The Hill Townhomes at Bricktown reflect the rich history of Oklahoma City’s historic Deep Deuce and Harrison/Walnut communities.

Standing proudly amid OKC’s revitalization Location is everything. And even as the brick warehouses of Oklahoma City teemed with wagons and railheads, the northern rim of the North Canadian River valley, just upstream from the Santa Fe Depot, was already destined to distinguish itself during Oklahoma City’s “Deep Deuce” days of jazz, dancing and after-hours reverie. After the beat faded, the health sciences and research communities downtown claimed the area as their own, as the sports and recreational focus of Bricktown in this century came to life. Today, The Hill Townhomes at Bricktown, reflect the rich history of Oklahoma City’s historic Deep Deuce and Harrison/Walnut communities. As The Hill recalls these earlier times, it provides thoroughly modern convenience and style. Architectural stone exteriors recapturing the essence of the ‘20s and ‘30s communities that once graced this very site belie The Hill’s modern construction techniques, materials and geothermal systems that make high utility costs and maintenance worries a thing of the past. Recalling the detail and splendor of nearby cultural landmarks, The Hill presents unique opportunities for individual home ownership in a planned community of townhomes centered around a Great Room, resort-style pool, spa and fitness center. Thoughtfully sited green-belt commons, community and private structures at the Hill opti-

mize views of the urban skyline, while providing a sense of community and respite from the work-a-day world. Every townhome at The Hill offers amenities and finishes found only in the finest homes: hardwood floors, 10and 12-ft. high ceilings with crown moldings, luxurious master suites and baths, stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz countertops, breathtaking skyline views, grand staircases and private elevators. Within Oklahoma City’s only neighborhood offering easy living amid a vibrant urban landscape, graceful walkways frame home entrances and lush landscaping leads the way to attached two- or three-car garages. Here, arriving home is both convenient and inviting, whether by auto, or the sleek new cars of the Bricktown route on Oklahoma City’s downtown streetcar line. Upon arrival at The Hill, there's so much more to love about the only destination for luxurious living downtown. Like The Hill’s deliberate combination of geothermal technology with energyefficient materials and brick and stone exteriors for rock-bottom energy and maintenance costs that save owners thousands over the lifetime of their home ownership. Of course, there’s nothing quite like seeing for yourself. Visit the fine 2,151 to 3,188 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, completed homes at The Hill.

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Jones/Hall family is contributing to a new chapter in city’s renaissance By Fred Jones Hall Chairman & CEO, Hall Capital In 1916, my grandfather walked into the Ford Model T Assembly Plant that had just opened in the western downtown edge of Oklahoma City and started a career that would last a half-century. From scratch, Fred Jones would build a parts business and a network of dealerships that were among the most successful in the nation. Then in 1968, he finally realized his dream of buying the building where his career started. He called the iconic building at 900 West Main his “Camelot.” Today, it is the centerpiece of a new family legacy we are forging in west downtown. In 2016, my brothers and I partnered with 21c Museum Hotel to bring their brand here for the first time. Some thought it was bold to make such an investment several blocks farther west than previous redevelopment. But we had a vision for the area, and placing 21c in the old assembly plant was just the start. 21c has been a great success, raising the standards for hospitality in OKC while garnering honors like being named one of Travel + Leisure’s “best new hotels in the world.” In 2017, we partnered with Brian Bogert and Graham Colton to open The Jones Assembly. Adjacent to 21c, it has immediately become a

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landmark for those seeking great music, great food and good times. We never imagined The Jones Assembly would be this successful in such a short amount of time, and we are thrilled. Meanwhile, members of our family have partnered with Mark Beffort, Andy Burnett, Zach Martin and other local partners to open the West Village apartments surrounding the existing developments. Construction is well underway and phase one will open later this year. In what is now being dubbed West Village on Film Row, we envision an evergrowing community where residents will have the opportunity to live, work and play. The Jones/Hall family is proud to be contributing to another successful chapter in downtown Oklahoma City’s renaissance.

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Small business is a big deal Imagine our city without local small businesses. The corner stores, gift shops, gas stations, repair shops, restaurants, hair salons, local community banks - all gone. It might look like a scene from a zombie movie. Where you spend your money matters. Shopping at local businesses means growing the little guy and translates to a healthy local economy and widespread community success. Did you know small businesses represent a whopping 99.7 percent of all employer firms? Since 1995, small busi-

nesses have generated 64 percent of new jobs, and paid 44 percent of the total United States private payroll, according to the Small Business Administration. Where you choose to bank matters. By depositing funds with a community bank, the money flows back into our community in the form of lending to small, local businesses. More than 50 percent of small-business loans came from community banks, researchers at Harvard Kennedy School reported in 2015. Also, small businesses were also more likely to be approved at

community banks — 76 percent, compared to 58 percent at national banks, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Next time you go shopping, consider paying a little more at a local retail shop over the big-box retail giant. Drive a bit more out of your way to eat at a locally owned restaurant versus a fast food chain. Consider banking locally at a community bank over a big national retail bank. When you spend and keep your money locally, it makes an impact on our community.

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OSCPA honors Chris Zack The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants awarded Chris Zach, CPA, with the chapter’s Distinguished C.P.A. honor at the OSCPA’s 100th Annual Members Meeting. Zach, a marketing specialist at BKD CPAs & Advisors in Oklahoma City, accepted the honor during the OSCPA’s annual awards presentation. He is currently serving as the chapter’s first past president and has been an OSCPA member for seven years. He is an active community volunteer, helping the Regional Food Bank and the YWCA of Oklahoma City. He is also a member of Leadership OKC and a 2016 OSCPA Trailblazer.

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Celebrate business

Wilshire Point developers plan 26-acre urban ‘oasis’ Announcing Wilshire Point, East Nichols Hills’ new master-planned, mixed-use commercial and residential community on 26 verdant acres in north Oklahoma City, along the east side of Classen, north of NW 63rd & south of Wilshire, one block east of Nichols Hills, one of Oklahoma City’s most prestigious and sought after townships. Wilshire Point is a development of Burlington Crossing, LLC, working in association with Blackstone Commercial Property Advisors, LC, led by experienced developer, broker, and lawyer, David Bohanon, and Johnston Builders, LLC, led by Gary, Jay & Craig Johnston, with over 50 years’ experience in residential and commercial development and construction in Oklahoma City, as well as equity partner, CC Capital, led by local investor John Parsons. Civil engineering provided by Tim Johnson of Johnson & Associates and financing provided by First National Bank of Oklahoma. The developers’ intent is to create an enclave of upscale, urban-designed single-family homes and apartment residences, garden and corporate offices, private executive garage storage condos, together with walking trails, active, natural ponds and water elements, trees, native landscaping and park elements, apartment resort pool and spa/fitness center, pet park, coffee shop

& breakfast bistro, deli & lunch café, casual indooroutdoor restaurant and pub, limited retail and services, public meeting spaces and occasional art shows, food trucks, live music and entertainment, farmers markets, etc., designed for a diverse mix of Oklahoma City residents and business owners, ranging from millennials to baby boomers desiring a vibrant, inclusive, sustainable, connected, and affordable community in which to live, work and play. Wilshire Point’s development partners have individually and jointly developed the Deep Fork Creek Office Park across from Classen Curve, Tower Lakes Office Park at Kelley and Britton, The Offices at Covell Village in north Edmond, Nichols Green Medical Office Park in West Nichols Hills, Hidden Creek Residences in northwest OKC, Hawthorn Residences in the Village, Seven Oaks Residences in Edmond, and Kingston Office Park in north Edmond, as well as other notable developments. Creating beautiful, vibrant communities is our mission. Wilshire Point will be a fully inclusive and connected 26acre oasis, combining all of the elements desired by young, old and everyone in-between, with 21st century modern urban amenities, all within immediate access to Oklahoma City’s vibrant East Nichols Hills area. Wilshire Point will be a

The developers’ intent is to create an enclave of upscale, urban-designed single-family homes and apartment residences, garden and corporate offices, private executive garage storage condos.

welcome enhancement to the existing dynamic along the Western Avenue and Classen Corridors, and Nichols Hills township, and will also complement the continuing development of Classen Curve, Triangle, Nichols Hills Plaza, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Chesapeake and MidFirst corporate campuses, as well as the numerous other established restaurants, shops, businesses and other amenities in the immediate area. When completed, Wilshire Point will offer a high quality and affordable urban community setting for everyone in the East Nichols Hills area to enjoy for years to come. Construction is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2017 with product delivery beginning in early 2018. For more information, visit www.WilshirePoint. com.

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There is much to see and do in OKC With its rich Western heritage, working stockyards, strong cowboy culture, diverse museums and unique cuisine and shopping experiences, visitors and locals alike will find something that trips their trigger in Oklahoma City. The website, www.visitokc.com, powered by the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, compiled the following list of the Top 10 Uniquely OKC Attractions: Come see the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum The memorial is a symbol of strength in the city to remind people of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum offer insight into the events that unfolded April 19, 1995. The museum has state-of-the-art technology, hands-on exhibits and even evidence from that fateful day that tourists can see for themselves. Between the touching Outdoor Symbolic Memorial and the informational Memorial Museum, no visitor will be able to leave unaffected. Climb to new heights on RIVERSPORT Adventures Sky Trail The SandRidge Sky Trail is the tallest of its kind in the world. At 80 feet tall, the structure comes with six different levels of challenges that get harder the higher you climb. At the top, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest dry slide or you can choose to free fall from the Rumble Drop. The SandRidge Sky Zip is also an option. The 700foor zip line will take you across the Oklahoma River and back. Give Buffalo Bill a visit at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum At the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, along with the beautiful landscaping, the Buffalo Bill statue stands tall. The statue has stood for over 40 See ATTRACTIONS, Page D2

Located in the downtown Arts District, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is home to one of the largest collections of Chihuly glass in the world, including the 55-foot Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower in the atrium of the museum. - Photo courtesy of the Greater OKC Chamber

Celebrate tourism

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years and is among the largest bronze sculptures west of the Mississippi. Come experience the history and culture that make this museum a must-see destination. Admire one of the largest glass collections in the world Located in the downtown Arts District, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is home to one of the largest collections of Chihuly glass in the world, including the 55-foot Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower in the atrium of the museum. The Special Exhibition Gallery offers national and international exhibitions along with independent, foreign and classic films that are screened in the Noble Theater. Eat at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, which opened in 1910, is one of Oklahoma’s oldest and continuously operated restaurants. It’s even been chosen as the best steakhouse in Oklahoma the last 12 years. Among frequent visitors and tourists, a few famous faces they’ve fed include Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Try the Mother Tucker, an Oklahoma original created in the 1920s The fried onion burger is an Oklahoma original. Cooks began to use onions in ground beef when the Great Depression began to set in, this allowed restaurant owners to stretch the amount of beef they had. Soon enough, it became a staple for restaurants and diners all over Oklahoma. Each burger comes with perfectly caramelized onions and your choice of additional toppings. Take a trip to the Myriad Botanical Gardens In downtown OKC you’ll find the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The Myriad Botanical Gardens has earned global attention and praise for its beauty and unique design. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter and is covered by 3,028 translucent acrylic panels. Once inside, you can see multiple waterfalls and 750 varieties of plant life in two distinct climates: a tropical wet zone at the south end and a tropical dry zone at the north end.

Take a Water Taxi Along the Bricktown Canal If you love entertainment, take a trip down to Bricktown. The water taxi will give you all the details on Oklahoma City’s unique history. The boats run every 10-15 minutes or all-day passes are available. You can ride round trip or board and exit at any of the docking locations along the canal. Feed the Animals at the OKC Zoo The OKC Zoo is the perfect family destination for tourists. Enjoy a wide range of habitats from the Oklahoma Trails, Sanctuary Asia, Great EscApe and Cat Forest. You can even feed animals, such as giraffes, lorikeets and stingrays when you visit. The zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check out CurioCity located inside Science Museum Oklahoma CurioCity is an all new 20,000-square-foot village that contains eight neighborhoods that allow children to immerse themselves in a world of science. The museum holds more than eight acres of hands-on science experiences along with thousands of space, aviation, and cultural artifacts. Families will get the chance to explore the world of science together as they make new discoveries. — Jamie Ellsbury

In photos, clockwise, starting above: In downtown OKC you’ll find the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory at the Myriad Botanical Gardens; at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, along with the beautiful landscaping, the Buffalo Bill statue stands tall; and the OKC National Memorial is a symbol of strength in the city to remind people of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing.

- Photos courtesy of the Greater OKC Chamber

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Celebrate Tourism

State’s premier family attraction returns for its 112th edition Every year, Oklahomans across the state look forward to the Oklahoma State Fair – and this year we can’t wait for them to join us from Sept. 13-23 for OLD FASHIONED FUN, NEW FASHIONED FAIR! Join us for the Opening Day festivities and enjoy $2 outside gate admission. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Fairgoers can experience a variety of fresh new activities, shows and exhibits while still enjoying all the Fair staples that are lifelong favorites. Step back to the 60s and experience what being a part of the First Family would’ve been like with a visit to the JFK Exhibition. Take a walk through the Oval Office, peak into a replica of Air Force One and take a tour through the First Lady’s Fashion. Enjoy a free concert on the Chickasaw Country

Entertainment Stage. Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, country, or R&B there’s likely a show that you and your friends can thoroughly enjoy. Celebrate what’s possible as five Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all in Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go in an epic adventure with demigod, Maui, to save her island and discover her true identity. Bring the whole family along to watch the ripsnortin’ bulls take to Jim Norick Arena followed by a concert performed by a country music icon. Big & Rich preform on Friday night and Aaron Watson entertains on Saturday night. End your visit to the 2018 Oklahoma State Fair with the cherry on top – a view of the park from the

The 112th Oklahoma State Fair, OLD FASHIONED FUN, NEW FASHIONED FAIR, returns to the fairgrounds Sept. 13-23.

top of the Sky Eye Wheel. Watch Fairgoers take on the Midway, see all the vendors on Food Row and even

take in the beautiful OKC skyline – all from a seat on North America’s largest portable Ferris Wheel.

The 2018 Oklahoma State Fair guarantees OLD FASHIONED FUN at our NEW FASHIONED FAIR!

National Memorial and Museum dedicated to educating visitors The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum was created to honor “those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever” by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The Memorial and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence and terrorism, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through lessons learned by those affected. President William J. Clinton dedicated the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial on April 19, 2000, the fifth

anniversary of the Oklahoma City terrorist attack. President George W. Bush dedicated the Memorial Museum on Feb. 19, 2001. Since its opening, more than 2.5 million visitors have toured the Museum to learn the story of April 19, 1995, and how chaos was transformed into hope and unity in the response to the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The budget to build the Memorial & Museum (and seed the endowment) was $29.1 million. This money raised included more than $17 million in private funds, $5 million federal dollars and more than

$7 million in state funds. Although the Oklahoma City National Memorial is an affiliate of the National Park System, it is owned, operated and maintained by the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is a private non-profit organization, and does not receive any annual operating funds from the federal, state or local government. Museum admissions, store sales, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, earnings from an endowment and private fundraising allow the Memorial and Muse-

um to be self-sustaining. The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and charges no admission. The Memorial Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. The last ticket is sold at 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62+), students (age 6 through college) and military (with ID). Children 5 and under are admitted free. The Memorial Museum just completed a $10 million enhancement adding 35 new interactives and never before-seen key pieces of evidence.

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League past presidents, Show House chairmen feted

Deanna Pendleton, past president; Carol McCoy, current president; and Wendi Wilson, next president.

Minna Hall, past president; and Yvette Fleckinger, past Show House chairman.

The Oklahoma City Orchestra League held an afternoon tea at the 2018 Symphony Show House honoring past presidents and past Show House chairmen. Guests included the first President Jose Freede and the next President Wendi Wilson. From left, Linda Patton, past Show House chairman; Polly Worthington, past Show House chairman; and Judy Austin, past president and past and 2018 Show House chairman.

Alpha Gamma Delta hosts International Reunion Day

Keri Thompson, president-elect of the OKC club, stands with Pam Williams, a club past president, behind a basket of food to be donated to the Regional Food Bank. The IRD theme was Stomping Out Hunger.

The Oklahoma City Alumnae Club of Alpha Gamma Delta hosted International Reunion Day at the Petroleum Club. Over 200 alumnae from five Alpha Gam chapters and collegians from Upsilon Chapter at the University of Oklahoma and Epsilon Nu Chapter at the University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the sisterhood and fighting hunger, International Headquarters’ new philanthropy. Event co-chairmen were Debbie Williams and Bev Woodrome. Performing duties and executing the program were alumnae Amy Douglas, Monique Nelson, Kelly Garrett, Keri Thompson, Lesley Noller, Dianne Ogle and Pam Williams. This was a huge team event. During the program, photos of alumnae during their college years were woven into the program. While Epsilon Nu’s President

Kaylee Snyder and Upsilon’s President Karleigh Meyer read undergraduate chapter reports, photos of collegians rolled. Collegian raffle winners chose from gift cards and Godiva to Alpha Gam items, all donated by the OKC alumnae. Traci Spencer, Robyn Duginski and Georgia Scherlag donated gift cards, although they could not attend. Table topics placed on the tables led to some attendees’ selecting one and speaking to the group. Social media ops included black dry-erase boards and Skiouros, the Alpha Gamma Delta mascot, a.k.a., Blaire Thompson. Two alumnae were recognized for their active involvement with Alpha Gam. Jacki Gaumer Murphy was initiated in 1958 at OU’s Upsilon, and Kathy Higginbotham McNeal was initiated in 1961 at UCO’s (then Central State’s) Epsilon Nu. Carlene Seutter, regional

collegiate coordinator 12, and Sydney Patrick, leadership coordinator, represented international headquarters. Undergraduate chapter advisors Sara Bissell Dunbar, Epsilon Nu, and Emma Thomas, Upsilon, also spoke briefly. Keeping the Stomp Out Hunger theme, centerpieces featured red, green and yellow bandanas, miniature cowboy boots, burlap covered chargers and little wire baskets filled with food to donate. Prior to the event, Dianne Ogle, Debbie Williams, Keri Thompson, Jacki Murphy, Kaye Jeffries and Millicent Gillogly, OKC alumnae club president, assembled the centerpieces at Millicent’s Edmond home. Irene Megehee was also involved in pre-planning. Fitting the boot-stomping theme, the menu was Southwest Chicken Salad, chocolate cake and cherry cheesecake.

For the History Center

Triple Crown Tea Cynthia Henderson, who is the Oklahoma DAR state regent, presents a check for $800 to Dr. Bob Blackburn to benefit the Library at the Oklahoma History Center.

Infant Crisis Services recently held its fourth annual Triple Crown Tea fundraising luncheon. More than 150 women gathered at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club to enjoy a derby-themed luncheon benefiting Infant Crisis Services. This year’s co-chairs were Stacy McGinnis and Rachel Hardy, pictured above. The event raised more than $32,000 to benefit the babies and toddlers served by Infant Crisis Services.

Juleps at the Jones The first annual Kentucky Derby event, Juleps at the Jones, benefited the Oklahoma Autism Center Foundation. It took place at the Jones Assembly. Taking part in a hats contest are, from left, Tori Lundsford, Nicole Miley, Christiana Huff, Emily Scott, Gina King, Sarah Baker and Lesley St. John.

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Celebrate business

Sonice has opened 30 new drive-ins in Oklahoma over the last decade, adding to its strong foothold in our great state.

Sonic has great food and is a good neighbor SONIC Drive-In is more than a great place to grab a Footlong Quarter Pound Coney and a Cherry Limeade. Its heritage, for more than 65 years, is about great food and friendly service and also being part of the Oklahoma City community where SONIC is based. From the company’s perspective, it’s not just the right thing to do, it’s good business. SONIC values the opportunity to give back and has donated more than $10.7 million to

public school classrooms through its Limeades for Learning® program, a nationwide program that provides needed classroom supplies for public school teachers. Since 2009, SONIC has funded a total of 1,024 teacher projects in the Oklahoma City Public School system totaling $507,352 and reaching 30,720 students. Along with helping the community, SONIC is helping fuel the economy by hiring bright and talented workers while

remaining a proud contributor to the Oklahoma economy. SONIC has opened 30 new drive-ins in Oklahoma over the last decade, adding to its strong foothold in our great state. As momentum continues, SONIC looks forward to entering its 46th state, bringing Oklahoma across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. For more than 65 years, SONIC has held true to its Oklahoma roots, and looks forward to helping build our community for 65 more.

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