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50 Most Powerful Oklahomans
1. BILL ANOATUBBY Governor, Chickasaw Nation
2. CLAY BENNETT OKC Thunder Chairman, CEO, Dorchester Capital
3. DAVID HOLT Mayor, Oklahoma City
4. TRICIA EVEREST Attorney, Philanthropist, Community Volunteer
Anoatubby still top, Gov. Stitt falls By Vicki Clark Gourley OKC FRIDAY Publisher The Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby wins the #1 position again in the voting, despite the lawsuit between Governor Stitt and the Tribal Nations and the coronavirus forcing casinos to close. The 250 ballots mailed to state leaders overwhelmingly selected Anoatubby, while the Governor plunged to #11. Owner of the OKC Thunder #2 Clay Bennett remains one of the most respected persons in the state. The OKC Thunder surprised fans and the sports world with an exceptional 201920 team. The March 11 shutdown of NBA games occurred in OKC when Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. Now the fans want their Thunder back on the court and winning games, even if they have to watch it on television. Bennett has expressed his deep concern over racial issues in the city to the Oklahoma City Chamber and offered suggestions. The biggest gainer over last year was #3, Mayor David Holt. OKC FRIDAY mailed the ballots around the first of May. Most all were returned mid-June. The vote reflected state leaders’ opinion of the Mayor’s handling of the coronavirus shutdown. Holt articulated a calm, nonpartisan approach when the Black Lives Matter protests began. He met with the protest leaders and listened. His understanding attitude of the BLM problems and moves to rectify them has kept Oklahoma City one of the calmest cities in the country.
#4 Tricia Everest continues her passion for stopping abuse against women and over-incarceration by volunteering almost full-time at Palomar, the Family Justice Center. A former assistant attorney general, she now serves as chairwoman of the Oklahoma County Jail Trust formed by the county commissioners to facilitate criminal justice reforms and provide oversight of the jail's finances and operations. #5 David Rainbolt is the Executive Chairman of BancFirst Corporation. He gives much of his time to directing and funding medical research, civil justice, criminal justice, and common and higher education issues, the arts and social service nonprofits. His financial and managerial expertise is widely sought and generously given. #6 Larry Nichols, the co-founder of Devon Energy, is a perennial top five. Although no longer listed on Devon’s board, his experience and leadership are sought continuously by the chamber, politicians and arts organizations. His family’s multi-million dollar contributions to arts groups such as Lyric Theatre and OKC Ballet carry on a tradition established by his late parents Mary and John Nichols. # 7 Congressman Tom Cole, 4th District, is considered the foremost expert in the House on issues related to Native Americans and tribal governments. He is a member of the Chickasaw nation and one of only four Native Americans in Congress. See POWERFUL, Page 2
5. DAVID RAINBOLT Executive Chairman, BancFirst Corp.
6. LARRY NICHOLS Co-founder Devon Energy, Civic Leader
7. TOM COLE U.S. Representative, 4th District
8. JAMES LANKFORD U.S. Senator, State of Oklahoma
9. JUDY LOVE Philanthropist, Community Volunteer
10. HAROLD HAMM CEO, Continental Resources
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The celebration will march on this Fourth of July By Rose Lane Editor The festivals are marching on as Nichols Hill and Quail Creek prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July. The 4th of July will be marked in Nichols Hills on
Saturday at 9 a.m. Now known as the Ann Taylor Fourth of July Parade and Celebration, it will consist of children's decorated bikes, antique and decorated cars and pets on leashes, Mayor Sody Clements said. There will be patriotic
music and residents are invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the festivities. Those with motor vehicles are urged to line up on the north side of Kite Park no later than 8:30 a.m. Clements said bicycles will line up behind the Nichols
Hills Fire Engine on the south side of the park and at 9 a.m. sharp, begin a short tour around the neighborhood. “Attendees are urged to wear masks and maintain social distancing,” Clements said.
Ann Taylor was the first woman on the Nichols Hills City Council and the first female mayor. She was instrumental in organizing the Nichols Hills Fourth of July celebration which has See FOURTH, Page 9
Most Powerful Oklahomans
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11. KEVIN STITT Governor, Oklahoma
12. GEORGE KAISER Chairman, BOK Financial Corp.
13. BURNS HARGIS President, Oklahoma State University
14. SUE ANN ARNALL President, Arnall Family Foundation
15. CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST Philanthropist
16. TOM LOVE Chairman & Founder, Love’s Travel Stops
17. GENE RAINBOLT Chairman Emeritus, BancFirst
18. ROY WILLIAMS CEO, OKC Chamber Commerce
19. JIM INHOFE U.S. Senator, State of Oklahoma
20. WILLIAM ‘BOB’ ROSS President & CEO, Inasmuch Foundation
21. BILL G. LANCE JR. Sec. of Commerce, Chickasaw Nation
22. CATHY O’CONNOR President, Econ. Devel. Alliance
POWERFUL Oklahomas reshuffled in top 20 From Page 1 #8 James Lankford U.S. Senator. #9 Judy Love moved up the list this year. She has been outspoken and supportive, spending her time and treasure on making significan changes in the criminal justice system. Judy hosted a luncheon benefitting TEEM and featuring a panel of Sue Ann Arnall and Judge Natalie Mai speaking on breaking cycles of incarceration and poverty through education, personal development and work readiness training. She is heading the United Way drive this year with Mike Turpen. #10 Harold Hamm moved back in the top 10 from #17 last year. The billionaire shale pioneer, said “Joe Biden’s clean energy plan was “not based in reality” in the Finacial Times Sunday.
The founder of Continental Resources bought $4.7 million of CLR just last week and now controls 79.3% of CLR, according to Barron’s. The rest of the top 22 is mainly reshuffled from last year with exception of Bill G. Lance Jr., Secretary of Commerce of the Chickasaw Nation, moving up from last year. Gov. Kevin Stitt fell from #7 last year down to #11. His fight with Anoatubby and the Tribal Nations has not been popular with many constituencies. Big-name donors to nonprofits, Tom Love, Bob Ross of the Inasmuch Foundation, Christy Gaylord Everest, George Kaiser, and Gene Rainbolt share this page with city area heads including Greater OKC Chamber’s Roy Williams, Cathy O’Connor of the Economic Development
Alliance, U. S. Senator Jim Inhofe, OSU President Burns Hargis, Bill Lance, and one of the largest funders of Criminal Justice reforms, Sue Ann Arnall. OG&E Chairman, President, and CEO Sean Trauschke makes his debut on the list at #32 this year. Another newcomer is Phil G. Busey Sr, Founder & CEO of Deleware Resources Group. He established DRG in 2002, and the company has become one of the largest defense contractors based in the region. Finally, David Hager, President and CEO at Devon Energy, is recognized on the list. Living in the shadow of a giant like Larry Nichols, Hager has gone unnoticed for the past several years but is now coming into his own.
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50 Most Powerful Oklahomans
23. STEVE PRESCOTT President, OMRF
24. DAVID GRIFFIN Chairman, Griffin Communications
25. DEBBY HAMPTON CEO & President, OKC United Way
26. KENDRA HORN U.S. Representative, 5th District
27. MIKE HUNTER Attorney General, State of Oklahoma
28. TOM McDANIEL MAPS 3 Advisory Chair, American Fidelity Found.
29. SAM PRESTI General Manager, OKC Thunder
30. KELLY DYER FRY Publisher, The Oklahoman
31. LEE ALLAN SMITH CEO, Oklahoma Events
32. SEAN TRAUSCHKE Chair., Pres., CEO OG&E Energy Corp
33. KARI WATKINS Executive Director, Oklahoma Nat’l Memorial
34. PHIL G. BUSEY SR Founder & CEO, DRG
35. BILL CAMERON CEO, American Fidelity
36. KAY FLOYD Oklahoma Senate, #46, Senate Democrat Leader
37. NATALIE SHIRLEY President, CEO, Nat’l Cowboy Museum
38. MARNIE TAYLOR CEO, Center For Noprofits
39. MIKE TURPEN Attorney, Partner, Riggs, Abney
40. MARTHA BURGER President, Oklahoma City University
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41. RON NORICK Former Mayor, Oklahoma City
42. ROBERT A. FUNK Founder, Vice Chairman, Express Employment,
42. ED MARTIN Chairman, Ackerman-McQueen
42. JANE JAYROE GAMBLE Author, Speaker, Former Miss America
43. MARK STONECIPHER Ward 8 Councilman, Oklahoma City
43. G. T. BYNUM Mayor, Tulsa
43. MICK CORNETT Former Mayor, Oklahoma City
44. DAVID GREEN CEO, Hobby Lobby
44. GREG TREAT President Pro Tem, Oklahoma Senate
44. NOMA GURICH Chief Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court
45. RAND ELLIOTT Architect, Rand Elliott Architects
45. FRANK KEATING Former Governor, Oklahoma
46. NANCY ANTHONY President, OKC Community Foundation
47. MARY B. POINTER Senior V.P., Frontier State Bank
47. DAVID HARLOW CEO, BancFirst Corp
48. DAVID HAGER President, CEO, Devon Energy
50. RANDY McDANIEL State Treasurer, Oklahoma
50. RUSSELL PERRY Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Co.
See the alphabetical list of the top 100 nominated for the Most Powerful Oklahomans on Page 5
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Oklahoma’s Most Powerful Top 100 BILL ANOATUBBY, Governor, Chickasaw Nation. BOB ANTHONY, Corporation Commissioner. NANCY ANTHONY, OKC Communities Foundation. JOHN ARMITAGE, CEO, Oklahoma Blood Institute. SUE ANN ARNALL, Arnall Family Foundation. JANET BARRESI, Former OK Superintendent of Schools. MARK BEFFORT, CEO, Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort. CLAY BENNETT, Chairman, OKC Thunder. STEPHANIE BICE, OK State Representative. BOB BLACKBURN, Director, OK Historical Society. CARRIE BLUMERT, Oklahoma County Commissioner. MARTHA BURGER, President, Oklahoma City University. PHILLIP G. BUSEY, President, CEO Delaware Resource Group. G.T. BYNUM, Tulsa Mayor. KEVIN CALVEY, Oklahoma County Commissioner. BILL CAMERON, CEO, American Fidelity. SUNNY CEARLEY, V.P. Membership, OKC Chamber. TOM COLE, U.S. Representative, District 4. MICK CORNETT, Former Oklahoma City Mayor. HEATHER COYLE, OK District Judge TERESA ROSE CROOK, CEO,Oklahoma Communities Foundation. CARL EDWARDS, Price, Edwards & Co. RAND ELLIOTT, Architect. CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST, Philanthropist, Community Leader. TRICIA EVEREST, Attorney, Community Volunteer. MARY FALLIN, Former Governor of Oklahoma. KENDRICK ‘KEN’ FERGESON, Chairman, NBC Bank. KAY FLOYD, OK Senate. CRAIG FREEMAN, Oklahoma City Manager. KELLY DYER FRY, Publisher, The Oklahoman. ROBERT A. FUNK, Civic Leader, Express Employment. BOB FUNK JR., Owner, Prodigal LLC. JANE JAYROE GAMBLE, Author, Speaker. KIM GARRETT, Pres., CEO, Palomar. ANN FELTON GILLILAND, Pres., CEO, Habitat for Humanity JOAN GILMORE, Columnist, Journal Record. DAVID GREEN, CEO, Hobby Lobby. DAVID GRIFFIN, Chairman, Griffin Communications. NOMA GURICH, Chief Justice, OK Supreme Court. DAVID A. HAGER, CEO, Devon Energy. FRED HALL, CEO, Hall Capital. HAROLD HAMM, CEO, Continental Resources. DEBBY HAMPTON, CEO, President, OKC
United Way. BURNS HARGIS, President, Oklahoma State University. DAVID HARLOW, CEO, BancFirst Corp. JUDY HATFIELD, CEO, Equity Commercial Realty. JOY HOFMEISTER, Superintendent of Public Instruction. DAVID HOLT, Mayor of Oklahoma City. KENDRA HORN, U.S. Representative, District 5. MIKE HUNTER, OK Attorney General. JIM INHOFE, OK U.S. Senator. GEORGE KAISER, Chairman, Bank of Oklahoma. YVONNE KAUGER, OK Supreme Court Justice. CATHY KEATING, Former First Lady, Community Volunt. FRANK KEATING, Former OK Governor, Author. JULIA KIRT, OK Senate District 30. PERCY KIRK, Sr. V.P., Cox Commun. JONNA D. KAUGER KIRSCHNER, SVP Econ. Develop. Chickasaw Nation. MIKE KNOPP, Exec. Dir., Boathouse Foundation. BILL G. LANCE, JR., Chickasaw Secretary Commerce. JAMES LANKFORD, OK U.S. Senator. JUDY LOVE, Philanthropist, Community Leader. TOM LOVE, Founder, Chair, Love’s Travel Stops. FRANK LUCAS, U.S. Representative, District 3 ED MARTIN, Chairman, Ackerman-McQueen. STEVE MASON, Developer. TRAVIS MASON, Director, Cushman & Wakefield. BRIAN MAUGHAN,
Oklahoma County Commissioner. RANDY MCDANIEL, Oklahoma State Treasurer. SEAN MCDANIEL, Superintendent, OKC Public Schools. TOM MCDANIEL, American Fidelity. TIM MCLAUGHLIN, OKC Energy, Fields & Futures. ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, Conductor, OKC Philharmonic. NICOLE MILLER, OK Representative District 82. TERRY NEESE, CEO, IEEW. NIKKI NICE, Oklahoma City Council Member. LARRY NICHOLS, Co-Founder, Devon Energy. POLLY NICHOLS, Philanthropist, Community Leader. GEORGE NIGH, Former Governor of Oklahoma. RON NORICK, Former Mayor of Oklahoma City. CATHY O’CONNOR, Pres., Economic Developement Alliance. BOND PAYNE, Chrm./CEO Heritage Wealth Mang. TIMOTHY PEHRSON, CEO, Integris. RUSSELL PERRY, Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Co. GARY PIERSON, OU Board of Regents.. MATT PINNELL, Oklahoma Lt. Governor. MARY B. POINTER, Senior V.P., Frontier State Bank. STEPHEN PRESCOTT, President, OMRF. SAM PRESTI, General Manager, OKC Thunder. DAVID RAINBOLT, Exec. Chrm., BancFirst Corp. GENE RAINBOLT, Chairman Emeritus, BancFirst.
SHERRY RHODES, V.P. Develoment, St. Anthony Foundation. CHAD RICHISON, CEO, Paycom. ROBERT ROSS, CEO, Pres., Inasmuch Foundation. MEG SALYER, Accel Financial. NATALIE SHIRLEY, CEO National Cowboy Museum RICHARD SIAS, Oilman, Philanthropist. LEE ALLAN SMITH, CEO, Oklahoma Events KEVIN STITT, Governor of Oklahoma. RENZI STONE, Pres., CEO, Saxum Commincations. MARK STONECIPHER, Oklahoma City Council, Ward 8. BARRY SWITZER, Former OU Football Coach. LEE SYMCOX, CEO, First Fidelity Bank. RICHARD TANENBAUM, CEO, Gardner Tanenbaum. MARNIE TAYLOR, Pres., CEO, Center for Nonprofits. TSINENA THOMPSON, Pres.,OK Lawyers for Children. SEAN TRAUSCHKE, Chairman, CEO, OGE Energy. GREG TREAT, Pres. Pro Tem, OK Senate. MIKE TURPEN, Attorney. KARI WATKINS, Exec. Dir., OKC National Memorial. ROY WILLIAMS, CEO, Greater OKC Chamber.
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CALENDAR NEWS NOW SHOWING Quarantine Cat Film Festival @ OKC Museum of Art Amateur filmmakers from around the world filmed their beloved cats during COVID-19 lockdowns to create Quarantine Cat Film Fest — a family-friendly compilation reel of the cutest, funniest, bravest and most loving feline friends. They mined the best and most adorable cats out of more than 1,300 submitted videos from around the world to create a fun and engaging, professionally edited 80-minute feature for indie theaters to distribute via virtual cinema. Featured by NPR, USA Today and Smithsonian Magazine, the virtual Quarantine Cat Film Festival is the purrfect way to support OKCMOA. 50% of your ticket purchase directly supports OKC Museum of Art while the remainder supports independent filmmaking. One $12 ticket is good for a 3-day pass to see the Cat Film Festival online at okcmoa.com.
CLASSES July 10 • Dancing in the Gardens: Hip-Hop Break out those scrunchies, slap bracelets and matching tracksuits for this Hip Hop-themed dance party on the Devon Lawn. Get the party moving at 7 pm with a Hip-Hop performance
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#DoorTourOKC Automobile Alley’s Door Tour beautification project launched last week. Automobile Alley has long desired to enhance its alleyways and build up the district as a destination for public art. The Door Tour project invites pedestrians to view a “gallery� of artworks showcasing a variety of illustrations, designs and styles that have been installed on multiple doors throughout the district’s alleys. The district has a high appreciation for artistic design which is reflected in the attention to design of Automobile Alley’s streetscape, and the many design firms, architects and creative agencies that add to the character of the neighborhood. In this vein, the curation of this project focused highly on graphic design in the selection of artists, illustrators and commercial artists. Twenty-one designs by thirteen artists have been produced in vinyl and cover doors of various sizes in the alleys on either side of Broadway Ave. from 4th to 10th St. Designs were submitted in an open call and will be on display for one year. We encourage you to explore the district, take new paths and find each door. Follow #DoorTourOKC, #SeeOKC, @autoalleyokc and @downtownokc on social media. by RACE Dance Collective followed by a dance lesson. At 8 pm DJ LiTE BRiTE will crank up the jams. Double Shot Bar Service along with food trucks will be serving up some great treats. In order to maintain proper social distancing for Dancing, pre-registration is required this year. Register at oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com.
VIRTUAL RACE Through July 30 • Virtual Race Help human trafficking victims in Oklahoma City. Participate in The Dragonfly Home's VIRTUAL Race to End Human Trafficking. The Dragonfly Home is Oklahoma City's ONLY state-certified service provider for human trafficking victims who have been sold for sex and labor all across the
Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble-postponed,TBA Pearl Jam – postponed,TBA Baby Shark Live! – postponed,TBA JoJo Siwa – postponed, TBA Elton John – postponed, TBA Maroon 5 – postponed, TBA Tool – CANCELED Journey – CANCELED
state. Dragonfly has served hundreds of trafficking victims through its non-residential Human Trafficking Crisis Center and fielded thousands of calls to its 24-Hour Human Trafficking Helpline since 2016. Learn more at thedragonflyhome.org. Run, walk, bike, inline skate, or get creative. Your $35 registration fee will get you a run medal and digital bib and all proceeds will benefit Dragonfly's human trafficking survivor services. Register anytime during July and complete your race by Thursday, July 30.
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he Eddie Sutton documentary Eddie premiered on ESPN this week. That’s right. The very same ESPN that screened Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance just premiered an Oklahoma made movie about an awe� some Oklahoman. The film will continue to screen on ESPN in July, then become available through other stream� ing and rental outlets later this summer. Eddie was directed by Christopher Hunt and produced by David Tester from 1577 productions. The duo won awards for their short films at the deadCenter Film Festival in 2015 and 2017. They also helped produce the Christian short film I directed last summer, Send Me Wings. Chad Reineke, an Oklahoma City based entertain� ment attorney and for� mer president of LD Entertainment, served as Executive Producer of Eddie and helped broker the deal with ESPN. Eddie was initially scheduled to premiere online as the Opening Night film for the 20th annual deadCenter Film Festival. Once talks began with ESPN, it became clear that the film would not be available to screen online. So, the dead� Center team switched gears, met with Jeff Massad at the Win�
chester Drive�In, set up a sponsor only screening with socially distanced cars, and premiered the film on Opening Night anyway. I am so grateful we were able to screen Eddie. This was my tenth and final year serving as deadCen� ter’s Executive Direc� tor. It was important to me that we cele� brate this important milestone by premier� ing a great Oklahoma movie about an out� standing Oklahoman. Throughout my tenure at deadCenter, Oklahoma films have always been our most popular attraction. Tal‑ ihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon attracted 5,000 people to our opening night screen� ing the first year I was in charge. Since then, films about Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller, Edith Ken‑ ney Gaylord, Nadia Comaneci, LaDonna Harris, and even Wayne Coyne have brought their fascinat� ing stories to life and projected these Okla� homans back into the national conversation. Sharing stories from thousands of filmmak� ers across Oklahoma
has been the greatest joy of running dead� Center. Now that my tenure is complete, I plan to join those sto� rytellers and start telling more of my own stories. I have a few film projects lined up for the summer. And, I am finishing up a screenplay I plan to film in early fall. If you are interested in becoming involved in any upcoming film projects, just send me an email at lancemc� daniel@hotmail.com. This is not the end of my column. I will be back in the fall writing about independent film and the arts in Oklahoma. Until then, I want to say thanks to all of you for reading. And, a special thank you to all of you who have supported me and deadCenter for the past decade by donat� ing, volunteering, buy� ing passes, attending events, or just sending encouraging emails and notes. I’d like to end by thanking the amazing women and men who served on deadCen� ter’s board of direc� tors, especially our awesome board chairs: Greg Mullen, Art Cot‑ ton, Karen Delaney, Peter Dolese, Julie Carrington Hall, John Kennedy, Anthony McDermid, Xavier Neira, David Port‑ man, Emily Blaschke and Kristen Torkel‑ son.
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Paseo’s First Friday showcases Black Lives Matter exhibits After cancellations due to the pandemic, the Paseo Arts District is excited to welcome the community back for the July First Friday Gallery Walk. Galleries and shops stay open late, and the evening marks the opening of new exhibitions each month. All guests are asked to wear masks, follow directional signage, practice social distancing and use the provided hand sanitizer. This month’s walk is Friday, July 3, 6 – 9 pm. The Paseo Arts Association is proud to present the first exhibits in their new Paseo Arts and Creativity Center (PACC) at 3024 Paseo – the 6th Annual Print on Paseo and a showing of photos and video from the Black Lives Matter protests in
Oklahoma City will open with a reception during First Friday. Both exhibits will be on display in the PACC and online at thepaseo.org July 3�August 1. Through their juried Print on Paseo exhibition, the PAA strives to represent and spotlight the depth and diversity of Oklahoma print� makers, while offering the public an opportunity to learn about the dif� ferent methods of printmaking. The works of 29 printmakers were curated by juror Emma Difani, who will present artist awards at 7 pm. View powerful images by Ryan Magnani, Michael Steinman and Eric Waltman and video by Kiley Josey taken during the May and June Black Lives Matter protests and vig�
ils. Steinman and Waltman of The House Helps, in collaboration with Black Lives Matter’s Oklahoma City chapter, captured the movement authentically as it was happening. Their photos will be for sale with proceeds benefitting Black Lives Matter. More images and resources can be found at thehouseokc.com/ blacklivesmatter. Enjoy a live music performance by Casey & Minna, a local fiddle and guitar duo who perform folk, con� temporary pop, oldies and original music, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the red “Flamenco� sculpture at the center of the district. Casey & Minna began their musical journey together as a raucous big string band and whit� tled it down to just the family, often
playing unplugged and strolling to meet the needs of venues, audiences and themselves. Oklahoma City’s Unique Arts Des� tination, the Paseo Arts District is located between NW 27th & 30th Streets and Walker & Hudson. Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment � all within walking distance. Ten restau� rants and a handful of shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmos� phere. You can find more information about how to support your favorite shops and restaurants during their new hours at thepaseo.org/support� paseo.
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Directory of Advertisers 23rd St. Antiques.....................................10 Ackerman McQueen.............................D3 Allied Arts..............................................C2 American Fidelity..................................B10 Armstrong Auditorium........................C1 Arnall Family Foundation......................B2 BancFirst.................................................A7 Barbara's.................................................A7 Benjamin’s Roofing and Constrution.....A11 Billy Coyle..............................................D6 Budget Blinds........................................A10 Cardiovascular Health............................E3 Casady School.........................................A3 Center for Nonprofits..............................D6 Chance to Change...................................D4 Chickasaw Nation...................................C8 Clutter Busters.....................................A10 Congratulations David Holt...................A9 Congratulations John Armitage.............B1 Congratulations Nicole Miller................D2 Cortado Ventures....................................D7 Covenant Brothers..................................A5 Debbie South...........................................A5 DRG........................................................E2 Diane Lee's...........................................A11 Diversion Hub.........................................B2 Elliott and Associates.............................D3 Express Personnel................................E6 Faith Electric...........................................A1 First Fidelity Bank.................................D5 First Liberty Bank..................................E3 First National Bank................................B9 Frontier State Bank..............................A12 Full Sail Capital...................................D1 Greater OKC Chamber...........................A9 Habitat for Humanity..............................B9 Hall Capital.............................................E5 Ignite Medical Resorts............................E5
Inasmuch Foundation.............................D8 INTEGRIS...............................................A2 Interior Gilt.........................................A11 International Wigs..................................A5 IW Realty.................................................E2 Jones PR..................................................D4 Junior’s....................................................A9 Kratos Defense and Security...................E4 Laura Lynn's Homecare..........................C7 Learning Tree..........................................B2 Loves Travel Stops..................................B9 Mark Stonecipher....................................D7 Mason Realty Investors..........................D3 Mike Turpen............................................D6 Norwalk.................................................A10 OKC Executive Hub................................D4 OKC National Memorial.........................A9 Oklahoma Blood Institute......................C2 Oklahoma City University......................B9 Oklahoma Grab Bars............................A11 Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation......A5 Oklahoma State University....................E1 OLLI/Oklahoma State University..........C7 Papa Dio's................................................B1 Quail Creek Bank....................................B2 Retirement Investment Advis................D2 Sister Cities.............................................A4 Smith and Pickel Construction...............C2 Soccer City...............................................B2 SSM Health.............................................D7 Steven Giles.............................................A5 The Energy..............................................E4 Thrifty......................................................A5 United Way..............................................D5 Variety Care..........................................C1 Vanity Fur................................................A7 Victoria Lee.............................................A7 YMCA......................................................D2
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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Congratulations to our Most Powerful Oklahomans I
n a year where the coronavirus, near economic collapse, and racial strife affected our country and state, OKC FRIDAY asked more than 250 community leaders to vote by ballot for those they consider the most powerful in directing Oklahoma through these difficult times. People who use their time and/or treasure to improve life in the state and for its citizens. These women and men earn the respect and admiration of others. Though it may seem to be the same people every year, it is not. Since our first poll, which Edward L. Gaylord won, 15 different men and one woman have topped the list. If you look through the Top 100, you will likely see the person to be voted number one in the next few years. GIVING is the key. Some seek political office or nonprofit work. Not exactly a get rich quick scheme. They have a passion for people, education, racial discrimination, or
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com even animals. They see inequity in our citizens’ lives and want to do what they can to alleviate it. Others on the list are rich, but instead of gathering up their fortune and moving away, as many of our wealthiest oil families did, these people stay involved in Oklahoma, when they have other options. Governor Kevin Stitt is wealthy. Mayor David Holt is the son of a school teacher and a social worker. Both of them devote their lives to creating a great place to live. Governor Anoatubby chooses to share the
wealth of the Chickasaw Nation with all Oklahomans by being the presenting sponsor for nonprofits’ fundraisers and awards and sponsor the arts, incluing the OKC Philharmonic, theater, and dance. The Chickasaws’ latest endeavor is building a new children’s outdoor area at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. It is not only a play area. Liichokoshkomo is dedicated to learning and family fun with engaging activities and learning by bringing history to life for all ages. Mayor David Holt is a rising star. His ability to deal with the coronavirus and racial protests in the midst of having to shut down businesses and tell people to stay home is unrivaled. OKC is betting on Clay Bennett’s ability to bring the Thunder through the season and playoffs. We are all hoping the team we be back home in our arena soon.
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Erin Hines, Paisley Hines, Kinley Hines and Guin Lippert ride in the 2019 Quail Creek Fourth of July Parade.
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been parading since 1958. At the Feb. 11 meeting the Nichols Hills City Council voted unanimously to name this special celebration in her honor. The fun begins in Quail Creek at 7 p.m. on Friday night with a fireworks display. Quail Creek Golf and Country Club members and Home Owners Association Members are invited to a full evening of food and fun, along with a front row seat for fireworks. This will be a close proximity show, only viewable from the comfort of the Club. Space is limited. Reservations are available at quailcreek.org. The Quail Creek Homeowners Association invites all Quail Creek residents, as well as friends and family, to participate and enjoy one of Oklahoma City's greatest Fourth of July parades. For over 30 years, Quail Creek has hosted an old-fashioned neighborhood parade, organizers said. Everyone is welcome to dress up, decorate floats, cars, trucks, bicycles, wagons, scooters, strollers, pets and more. Participants should gather at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club at 9 a.m. for judging. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m, leaving the club and heading south on Quail Creek Road, arriving at Quail
Creek Park. Station 15's Fire Engine will lead the way. After the Parade there will be no Park celebration due to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, and with the health, wellbeing and safety of the audience members, musicians and staff in mind, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic announced the postponement of its annual signature July 3 Independence Day celebration “Red, White and Boom.” Scheduled to move from State Fair Park to Scissortail Park this summer, this annual celebration attracts up to 30,000 each year. “Unfortunately, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
has forced us to make this difficult, but necessary, decision,” OKCPHIL Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev said. “Bringing together large crowds both on and off the stage, to experience and share the power of music, presents very difficult challenges in this environment.” The Phil will continue to explore the possibility of presenting another free community outdoor concert later this summer. Additionally, with new technological advances, the staff seeks to expand the variety of ways it provideS education, engagement, and performance experiences to continue to serve the community.
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Celebrate Oklahoma
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Nonprofits are getting creative with fundraising efforts By Rose Lane Editor From virtual auctions to Zoom galas and art sales on the lawn, nonprofits are engaging with their patrons while continuing to make a difference. Upward Transitions hosted a very successful online auction. Facing the Covid crisis and supported by some amazing sustaining givers, the team was afforded an opportunity to try some new and creative ideas, such as the virtual auction. “We combined some old strategies with some new tools to find methods that worked for our organization,” Micah James, director of development and public relations. “We were very pleased with the results.” She said that in the next 12-18 months, Upward Transitions will have to keep the attitude of creativity as the organization navigates the economic and health challenges that it will face. “In all good fundraising, it is the mission and purpose that propels things forward and when you have a good mission the community are excited to support it,” James said.
Red Earth Board member and artist Yonavea Hawkins, Red Earth Emerging Artist and People’s Choice Award recipient Steven Morales and Red Earth Board member and event hostess Teri Stanek.
Allied Arts took its annual ARTini fundraiser virtual this year — and it was the most successful in the event’s history, President and CEO Deborah Senner said. Virtual event “attendees” were able to bid on local art, silent auction packages and ultimately give back to the arts community, all from the comfort of their home. The week prior to the event, participating artists began posting videos on social media introducing themselves and their art. Local restaurants who usually participate in person made cocktail recipes and shared their "how to" videos on social media so the audience could conjure up their favorite martini just in time for the event, Senner said. Once the event went live, participants were able to bid on over 100 pieces of local art and fabulous auction items. “We were fortunate that even with no big party to attend, our sponsors continued with their support of Allied Arts,” Senner said. “We also believe that after 6 weeks of quarantine people were searching for something a little different. See NONPROFITS, Page B8
Teri and Don Stanek hosted an art market on their lawn benefiting Red Earth. Above: Hosts Don and Teri Stanek with Leslie and Artist Jerry “Bear” Riddle who custom-made the bone chocker necklace Teri is wearing. At left: Red Earth President Paula Cagigal, PresidentElect Shane Lindstrom and Red Earth Chairman of the Board Vickie Norick.
Celebrate Business
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Diversion Hub Midtown offices support Poetic Justice In partnership with Poetic Justice, the Diversion Hub purchased 18 pieces of art from women, like Sonia Widenfelder, who participated in an eight-week program that took place at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility in McLoud.
The Diversion Hub offices in Midtown Oklahoma City, recently opened to serve clients. We work alongside on-site partners to meet the needs of individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Our
aim is to provide these services with empathy and compassion, and while maintaining a trauma-informed culture and an environment that facilitates client engagement. Keeping that goal in mind when it came to selecting artwork for our offices, we turned to Poetic Justice. Poetic Justice is a nonprofit organization that facilitates restorative writing and creative arts programs for women who are incarcerated. The impactful artwork and stories resulting from these programs help rewrite the narrative about women who are incarcerated by equipping them with tools for healing from trau-
ma, showing the world their inherent worth, and proving that they may be agents of change. In partnership with Poetic Justice we recently purchased 18 pieces of art from women, like Sonia Widenfelder, who participated in an eightweek program that took place at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility in McLoud. Sonia’s artwork, “The Making of a Monster,” shows the impacts of bullying. When told that the Diversion Hub had purchased her artwork, she decided to tell another side of this story and began working on a second piece to accompany the original. The new piece, called
“The Redemption of a Monster,” will be put on display next to the original upon completion. “I have never been a visual artist before, but as rewarding as visual art is, even more rewarding has been the experience of learning to draw from my daughter, and our conversations as we drew,” said Sonia. “We had deep, meaningful conversations about compassion, justice, and mercy; how people treat each other; integrity, and how to use your voice.” What makes someone a monster? When we look at someone, are we looking for who they really are, or are we only seeing the junk they carry?
Jantzen graduates from Colby Anna G. Jantzen, of Oklahoma City, was one of 480 seniors who graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, receiving a bachelor of arts degree. Jantzen, who majored in Russian language and culture and classics, attended Classen School of Advanced Studies and is the daughter of Margaret Donnelly and Stephen Jantzen, both of Oklahoma City. Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America's most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby offers a rigorous academic program rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars.
Celebrate Business
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Greater Chamber working hard for the growth of the city With a history as vibrant as the state’s itself, the Greater OKC Chamber and its members are the largest coalition of businesses in the state of Oklahoma. Established shortly after the historic land run of 1889, the Chamber has been the driving force behind the growth of Greater Oklahoma City for more than 125 years. We combine the work of an economic development
organization with convention and visitors bureau, public policy advocacy, retail and community development, education initiatives, events, membership services and the traditional business networks of a Chamber. The Chamber has also helped spearhead historic criminal justice reform on the city, county and state levels. All of what we do points back to our primary mission: to be the
voice of business and the visionary organization of Oklahoma City. We know that a strong Oklahoma City is only possible when its businesses are a part of that success. No matter the goals of your business, the Chamber wants to help you become the strongest company possible. In Oklahoma City, the better life we enjoy is based on a community that pulls
together to make this an ever-better place to live, things that are even more important in the postCOVID-19 world. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is committed to ensuring our future: working for jobs and investment. Oklahoma City’s best days are ahead, and you can help us reach them. The Chamber is made up of people just like you; people who realize
Reassurance in the midst of adversity
Casady prepares students for success Casady School’s mission is to develop excellence, confidence and integrity in students and prepare them with the skills and knowledge that serve for the foundation of success. Founded in 1947, Casady began 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
By Mick Cornett Executive Counsel, Jones PR “Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?”
Members of Casady School’s Class of 2020 toss their hats into the air following their graduation.
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 the 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. Casady has much to celebrate about the Class of 2020! Here are just a few highlights: ● 75% overall acceptance rate ● 251 college acceptances to 112 different colleges and universities ● $8,937,348 offered in scholarships ● 100% matriculation to 41 different colleges and universities ● 97% admitted into a top choice college ● 97% admitted into two or more colleges
(of students who applied to multiple colleges) ● 81% received a scholarship ● 62% will matriculate out-of-state ● 38% will matriculate in-state ● 51% of ACT testtakers scored 30 or above ● 20 will attend university honors colleges or programs ● 8 plan to participate in 6 different intercollegiate sports ● 3 National Merit Finalists ● 1 National Merit Scholar ● 1 Gap Year
We will emerge a stronger Oklahoma City By Mark Stonecipher City Councilman
that through Chamber membership they can accomplish together what no one person or business can do alone. Visit www.okcchamber. com/membership to discuss how the Chamber’s membership, networking, advertising and sponsorship opportunities would provide a return on investment for not only your business, but also for the future of Oklahoma City.
imagery of our state brought us OU/OSU football, and the oil bust of the 80s creOklahoma City ated the impetus for is resilient. MAPS, I have no That’s the “glass doubt that our half full” way of response to the saying we have post-COVID econohad struggles and my and need to challenges. From address race relaour unique landtions will also make run beginning, our city stronger. MARK STONECIPHER through a dustEven in this bowl, oil busts, natural disasenvironment, there is a great ters, and the most significant deal for OKC and Ward 8 resiact of domestic terrorism in dents to be excited about. We our nation’s history, we have have increased police and fire experienced more than our protection through our Safer share of problems. But time Streets Better city initiative. and time again, we have The largest-ever investment emerged stronger than before. in our streets is underway. And 2020 is no different. MAPS 4 promises to build on Just as the desire to compast successes while diversifybat the Grapes of Wrath ing our economy, addressing
needed social services, and providing amenities for our youth. Personally, I cannot wait for the 130-acre Lone Oak Park to come to fruition, and for the renovations to Cameron Park Soccer Fields. These two parks will be fabulous gathering places. These accomplishments, however, do not happen by accident. I believe being positive and working hard is what makes you lucky. I believe there are never problems, only solutions. To quote Winston Churchill, “I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.” I ask you to join me in not only being an optimist, but also in working hard to find peaceful solutions to our problems. Together, we will emerge an even stronger Oklahoma City. God Bless.
These words have echoed across our country for more than 200 years, a lasting testament to American resilience and a sign of reassurance and hope during troubled times. Currently, our society is facing turmoil and division on multiple fronts. There are moments where it feels like all is lost. Still, “that star-spangled banner yet waves.” Francis Scott Key wrote the song we now know as “The Star-Spangled Banner” during another time when it seemed MICK CORNETT all was lost. The War of 1812 saw the British endeavor to reclaim the upstart colonies that had declared their independence a little over two decades before. Throughout the three-year struggle, it seemed at times that either side could take the victory. What Key knew then, and what we would do well to remember now, is that as long as the flag was still flying, a symbol of freedom, unity and patriotism, all was not lost. The reason that America has endured for the last 244 years is that we have learned to celebrate our commonalities, embrace our differences and unite for the betterment of all. As we have so often before, we face issues that threaten to divide us from within and tear apart the fabric of a society that is at times as fragile as that of the flag that provided inspiration for Key all those years ago. Our response will determine the course of the rest of our future. Here, in the “land of the free and the home of the brave,” we must unite behind what activist Bono said, “America is one of the greatest ideas in human history.” Be reassured as was Key. If we come together with common purpose around the idea of America, then we can all be encouraged by the new dawn’s early light.
Nonprofit plans event Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, central Oklahoma’s only dedicated grief support center, will host its second annual benefit breakfast, Ripples of Hope, on Tuesday, August 25, 7:30-9 a.m. at the Will Rogers Theatre, 4322 N. Western Ave. For sponsorships and tickets, please visit give.calmwaters.org/RipplesofHope2020 and call 841-4800.
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Religion
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What the Bible says about patriotism Psalm 33:12-22 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds. The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. ••• 1 Timothy 2:1-3 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior. ••• Romans 13:1-5 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no
fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ••• Hebrews 12:28-13:14 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. ••• Isaiah 2:4 He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall
they learn war anymore. ••• 1 Peter 2:9-10 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. ••• John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. ••• 1 Peter 5:1-14 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 26, 2020; Friday, July 3, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2020-320 Judge James M. Siderias IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN K. REICHERT, Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the District Court of said County and State: To the Creditors of Ann K. Reichert, deceased: All creditors having claims against Ann K. Reichert, deceased are required to present the same with a description of all security interest and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the Personal Representative, Joseph C. Reichert, at the place of business of his attorney as specified in this Notice, on or before the presentment date: August 19, 2020, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 19th day of June, 2020. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Erick Harris GERALD P. GREEN, OBA # 03563 ERICK W. HARRIS, OBA # 32004 PIERCE COUCH HENDRICKSON BAYSINGER & GREEN, LLP P.O. BOX 26350 1109 North Francis Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 Telephone: (405) 235-1611 Facsimile: (405) 235-2904 Email: jgreen@piercecouch.com eharris@piercecouch.com Attorneys for the Petitioner, Joseph C. Reichert
NAME CHANGE (First Publication)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 3, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Sylvia Elise Schalk has petitioned to change his/her name to Sylvia Elise Darcey-Schalk. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 23 day of July, 2020, before Judge Prince at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Shawna McKay By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1136 IN RE: The name of: JOSHUA ADAM ROBBINS NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that JOSHUA ADAM ROBBINS has petitioned to change his/her name to ADAM JOSHUA MOORE. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 6 day of August, 2020, before Judge Mai at 10:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Rachel England, as next of friend of DeMonjaliah Doychell England has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) DeMonjaliah Doychell England to (b) Diamond D’Monjaliah England; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Timmons of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 23 day of July, 2020 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
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Aerospace company brings US headquarters to OKC Skydweller Aero Inc., a U.S.-Spanish aerospace company developing renewably powered aircraft for defense and commercial industries, has announced the establishment of their corporate headquarters and engineering operations in Oklahoma City and testing and integration in Ardmore, Okla. Skydweller plans to increase operations to 120 aerospace engineering and field technician jobs in Oklahoma by 2024. “It has been my pleasure to work closely with the leadership team at Skydweller, and I am
Historic McSwain Theatre celebrates centennial with virtual show July 18 For 100 years, the McSwain Theatre in downtown Ada has offered a compelling variety of entertainment. As part of its centennial celebration, the McSwain will offer a virtual show online and over the airwaves at 7 p.m., July 18. To view the show from the comfort of your own home on your computer or smart device, go to McSwainTheatre.com or visit the McSwain Theatre Facebook page at Facebook.com/ McSwainTheatre. Chickasaw community radio KCNP will also be broadcasting the centennial performance. In the Ada area, tune to 89.5 FM. In the Dickson/Ardmore areas 89.3 FM, in the Tishomingo area on 97.3 FM and worldwide at KCNP.org. The show will feature a message from Governor Bill Anoatubby, songs from Jae L. & Crossover, musical guests and special appearances by notable celebrities. Country artist Marty Haggard said the McSwain Theatre ranked among the top venues he has visited. “Who would have ever thought that Ada, Oklahoma would have the best theatre in the world,” he said. “I’ve never been to a venue
where top-to-bottom, every link in that chain was strong. It’s a beautiful building, perfect for the entertainer on stage and perfect for the person out front.” Vaudeville acts, silent films, major motion pictures and live musical performances have helped make the theater a staple of downtown Ada. The McSwain Theatre is a safe place to come and feel happy, reminisce, and enjoy fellowship, according to singer, performer and lifetime Ada resident Jae L. Stilwell. Thanks to advocates like Foster McSwain, Paul Alford, Ms. Stilwell and Gov. Anoatubby, the McSwain Theatre continues to serve as a family-friendly
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thrilled they have decided to locate their new headquarters in Oklahoma. Our state's commitment to aviation and aerospace makes Oklahoma City an ideal choice for a cuttingedge company with a commitment to advancing the industry. At a time when job creation and economic growth are so vital, we are excited that Skydweller will be hiring our bright engineers
and helping to enrich our state's economy,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt. “It's great to welcome Skydweller to Oklahoma as they announce their plans to make Oklahoma City the new home of their US headquarters. Oklahoma is home to innovative technology across all industries, so it's no wonder they chose our state to expand their aerospace engineering to continue production
of aircraft that can carry heavy payloads. This is exciting news for Oklahoma City and our state,” said US Senator James Lankford. With a commitment to STEM education and ongoing civic engagement, Skydweller will partner with local educational, state and federal research institutions to further Oklahoma's legacy of aviation and aerospace innovation.
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Oklahoma is back on its feet — with hand sanitzer by our side
InterWest Realty is ready to lead the way in finding a sense of control where there was once chaos.
Wow. Nobody expected that. Hasn’t it been great to get outdoors and fall back into a bit of your normal routine? Quarantine is something nobody in Oklahoma City could foresee. We’re grateful for the fresh air and open spaces that allow us to stretch our legs and spend quality family time together. Slowly, things are getting better. Sure, we’ve got a new normal, and while it’s tested us in ways that we didn’t know it would, we came out better prepared and spirited. People are excited to enjoy their favorite restaurants, businesses are thrilled to have their doors open again, and we long for the days when COVID- 19 is an afterthought. That could take some time, but that’s okay. We’ve weathered the storm and the economy is moving again. People are shopping, going out, getting haircuts, enjoying a round of golf, and communities are investing in crucial small business-
es we’ve come to rely on and appreciate. In fact, our customers are happy that the commercial real estate market is picking up once again. People are ready to move forward. Yes, we were knocked off our feet, but one thing Oklahoma City families have learned about themselves and each other is that – we’ve got this. We can stand back up and find a sense of control where there was once chaos. We can get back to work, get back to building our economy, and back to the recreational things we love to do. We’re ready. Are you? If you’re in the market for commercial real estate, be sure to contact us at InterWest Realty by calling 405752-2525. We’d be glad to help you out. Let’s take in the fresh air, get back to the things we enjoy, and be grateful as we move forward. Also, thank you to the Oklahoma State Department of Health for keeping us updated and having our backs.
Nonprofits seize upon their own power to effect change By Marnie Taylor President and CEO, Center for Nonprofits
Coyle Law Firm dedicated to the success of its clients Attorneys, John Coyle, Billy Coyle, and Brett Behenna — Established in 1988, we are accomplished criminal defense attorneys in Oklahoma City. We are ready to apply our skills and dedication to the protection of your rights and freedom. If you have been charged with a crime in Oklahoma, your legal situation is critical. You need a strong advocate on your side. Coyle Law Firm is committed to helping our clients obtain the most favorable outcomes. Our sole practice area at this firm is the defense of the citizen accused in the face of criminal charges. We have the experience and passion necessary to fight for the
sake of our client’s freedom and future. John brings a wealth of experience and success in the courtroom into each case. Billy is dedicated to the success of his clients and bettering their world. He knows that every case is different and treats each client with the individual attention they deserve. Brett believes that the criminal defense justice system cannot work unless the accused has access to a criminal defense attorney that can stand up to the government and fight. Coyle Law Firm in Oklahoma City handles federal criminal defense for clients anywhere in the metro area, statewide and out of state. Since the firm’s
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That, along with low expenses and a great committee, allowed us to surpass fundraising efforts of previous years and to provide local artists with 100 percent of the proceeds of artwork sales.” People who have never attended ARTini, both local and out of state, were able to jump online and join in the fun, she said. “And our local partners at UPS delivered the artwork so that we could maintain quarantine and social distancing,” Senner said. Allied Arts Events manager, Blair Sims, said the nonprofit also has big plans for its biennial event, OPUS, scheduled for Oct. 2. “OPUS guests won’t have to decide ‘if ’ they are attending — they will just have to decide ‘how’ they wish to attend,” Sims said. “Because Opus will be a dual event — for those who are comfortable social distancing at the Criterion, we will host an exceptional event. For those who are more comfort-
establishment in 1988, we have built a strong reputation for skillful, effective defense of people charged with crimes at all state or federal levels. If we represent you, we will work closely with you to develop a defense strategy aimed at protecting your rights, preserving the presumption of your innocence until proven guilty, and helping to mitigate damage caused by any negative outcomes. We have the knowledge and experience it takes to get results for our clients facing criminal charges. For information and help with any criminal matter, call us at 405232-1988 or send us a message at receptionist@coylelaw.com.
able at home, we will have event sponsorships for two to 16, with some including a guest chef, entertainment, flowers and more.” “OPUS XI, with its cabaret theme featuring local arts groups is not to be missed.” Of course all plans are subject to the recommendations for public safety on that date, Sims said. Sponsorships are now available at opusokc.com or you can email Blair Sims at blair.sims@alliedartsokc.com. Possibilities, Inc. has been in existence for over 20 years. “We are a United Way partner agency dedicated to strengthening peoples’ ability to work together to create community change,” Executive Director Byron Jackson said. “Possibilities works at the grassroots level to find common ground and build authentic bridges between all people in Oklahoma City communities,” he said. With the current pandemic and the divisions occurring over race and difference taking center stage, Jackson said Possibilities has been provided the opportunity to lead in helping address these problems on
Our nonprofits also have the power to “empower.” The Center recently What is power? As changed our mission we celebrate Oklastatement to homa’s leaders this “empowering nonweek, this question profits to achieve had new significance excellence in their for me and our nonmissions.” Empowerprofit sector. In a ment is part of time where we face a doing good. As the pandemic, economic Center helps to MARNIE TAYLOR challenges and the empower our nonhuge issues around profits through proracial equity, power will be fessional development and redefined. And when it comes advocacy, nonprofits will to nonprofits, it is our most empower Oklahomans timely opportunity to seize through their missions and upon our own power to effect advocacy. serious change on our commu- The Power to Transform nity. And what will it take to The Power to Do Good continue to transform OklahoIf you have been to any ma? It will take great leaders. event at the Oklahoma Center Leaders are not magical. They for Nonprofits, you have heard are developed. They are me repeat the John Wesley visionaries. It is especially quote “Do all the good you time to empower our emerging can.” It is our benediction to and new leaders in Oklahoma. all of our nonprofits, donors We will need expanded and and champions to go out into inclusive diversity in our comthe world and “do good.” Our munity through Black, Latinx sector has the power to do this and leaders of color to achieve good in every corner of the greater racial equity. To truly community. The response, I transform Oklahoma, nonprofhope, will be a powerful outits will be at the forefront to pouring of support from our love ALL of our neighbors. community for the nonprofits. As nonprofits, we will use That’s “doing good” collectiveour power and influence to ly. keep “doing good.” I’m excited The Power to Empower to see it in action.
a local level. Over the past three months, Possibilities has found creative avenues for all people to connect. “With social distancing being our new reality, Possibilities has moved our classrooms and or community meetings online,” Jackson said. Possibilities is currently producing three Facebook Live segments per week (on Facebook @possibilitiesOK and archived at possibilitiesinc.org/buildingbridges). Since April, there have been over 200 guests on those segments, he said. “These conversations have had a great impact; for example, one segment featured four African-American men having a conversation about how being black in our society has personally impacted them,” Jackson said. “One guest works for Devon Energy, and another is a major with the Norman Police Department. After their conversation, these two met for lunch and one is now a mentor to the other. “These segments are simple and help participants find connections greater than themselves while engaging the audience to find com-
mon ground with others in their community.” When the racial protests began, Jackson said they knew this was our territory, a time and a place where Possibilities could make a difference and be a source of strength while providing resources to the community it serves. “Possibilities’ goal during this time is to provide an alternative to divisiveness and to promote a healing process to help businesses and communities,” Jackson said. “We call this ‘Race and Reconciliation.’ This process takes place in a safe environment where participants of all races can share their stories without being shamed or attacked.” Once these stories have been shared, he said the group can move in harmony to create a more inclusive workplace and community. “We are currently working with the staff of four local nonprofit organizations and taking them through our four-step process: Telling the Story, Naming the Hurt, Forgiveness and Renewing the Relationship,” he said.
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In praise of the barbecue This Fourth of July, spend time with your COVID bubble By Stephen Prescott, M.D. President, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation No fireworks displays. Forget about parades. Ditto for trips to the ballpark. But on this Fourth of July like none other, there’s at least one American tradition the coronavirus cannot – and should not – erase. That’s right, I’m talking about the backyard barbecue. If we (virtually) gathered a panel of immunologists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and tasked them with coming up with a low-viral-risk way to celebrate America’s independence, they couldn’t do much better. First off, you have the outdoors, which vastly reduces viral spread. The wind almost instantaneously breaks up viral particles, so that even if you do breathe some in, you’re less likely to inhale enough to cause infection. UV rays in sunlight also seem to fry the virus in short order. Indeed, a study of 7,300 infected people in China found that only two caught the virus outdoors. Meanwhile, after reviewing cases, Japanese researchers concluded that the chances of spreading the virus indoors are almost 19 times greater than outside. Then, there’s the nature of cookouts. Unless you’re some sort of superhero, you can only spend so much time tending a hot grill on an almost-as-hot summer day. So, that means limiting attendance – and mouths to feed – to a relatively small circle of people we know well. Or, as we’ve come to call them in pandemic-speak, our COVID
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bubbles. These are family and close friends. And, chances are, they’re playing (more or less) by the same rules we are when it comes to mask-wearing, physical distancing and the rest of that ought-to list we’ve all grown sick of. This year, you could add a few touches to make things even safer. I’m thinking a pump bottle of hand sanitizer by the food and perhaps asking folks to bring their own drinks. Still, there’s no need to go over the top. You’ll know you’ve gone too far when you’re requiring temperature checks before anyone can have a burger or a dog. So, enjoy. But pandemic or no, be sure to avoid the slaw and potato salad that have been sitting in the sun for the past three hours. A physician and medical researcher, Prescott is president of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and can be reached at omrf-president@omrf.org.
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J.D. believes this is a crtical time for Oklahoma City By Rose Lane Editor
mayoral assistant and if he wanted it, J.D. could have it.
At just 25-years-old, J.D. Baker is the special assistant to the mayor of a major city in very historic times.
That became a permanent position.
It all happened because he was getting ready to graduate from the University of Oklahoma in May 2018 and didn’t have a job. J.D. said he had met Mayor David Holt through an internship program with the Greater OKC Chamber. Holt and J.D. had kept in touch and the younger man asked the mayor to lunch. During the course of the meal, Holt mentioned that the city had created a paid internship for a
J.D. graduated from Edmond Santa Fe High School in 2014. He has degrees from OU in public relations and African American studies. At both schools, he was very involved in student government. J.D. said his job description is “duties as assigned.” OKC operates under a Council-Manager system. While Holt is the CEO of the city, he is not in charge of the day-today operations and cannot hire or fire. See BAKER, Page C6
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Taylor doesn’t want to miss a chance to learn WORDS TO LIVE BY
By Rose Lane Editor Have pride in everything you do. Do what’s right, even when no one’s looking Be accountable. Never pass up an opportunity to learn. Always take the high road. Play to your strengths and practice your weaknesses. Be intentional – act with purpose. Recognize and appreciate. Focus on the moment. Balance is critical. Elevate those around you. Those are Taylor Fudge’s words to live by. The 35-year-old managing partner at Claims Management Resources founded by his grandparents said he has those words in his phone and refers to them every day. Taylor said he tends to internalize and analyze things. “I never want to give up a chance to learn something new,” he said. “How can I improve going forward?”
Colette and Taylor Fudge with their three sons, from left, Will (3), Ben (6) and Jack (8).
Taylor grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Westminster and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.
His father, Chip Fudge, taught the kids about community service at a very young age.
His parents divorced when he was young. In his mom’s house he was an only child. In his dad’s house, he was one of five.
“One of the earliest memories is that dad would pull us out of school and we would volunteer for the Arts Festival,” Taylor said. “At the time, I hated it, but looking back, it’s some of my fondest memories.”
After a semester at Southern Methodist University where he said he “had too much fun,” he came back to Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University. There, he was an honor student. He then earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Taylor joined the family organization, Claims Management Resources. Taylor is now the president-elect of Upward Transitions and is involved in Positive Tomorrows, the Boy Scouts, the United Way’s Emerging Leaders and his church, Christ the King. He was also appointed by OKC Mayor David Holt to the Historic Preservation Commission and is serving as its chairman.
to be intentional and engaged in the moment. His role models are not people, but rather their traits. “I don’t choose one particular person,” he said. “I pick traits in people.”
Bishop McGuinness also requires its students to perform a set amount of community service hours.
Taylor’s maternal grandmother was “born in a shack,” but went on to become a business woman who owned a hair salon which employed 15-20 people.
“Looking back, that’s how you get people involved in the community,” Taylor said.
“My dad is my business mentor, friend and confidante,” he said.
Now, the family’s company has a volunteer time off program where they donate time off to employees for community service.
His mother ran Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board. She was a single mom who balanced her career with raising Taylor.
“We live here, we work here, we want this to be a great place,” he said.
“I have been very blessed with a great family that supports me and helped me along the way.”
Thinking back on a sermon from Christ the King’s Father Rick Albright, Taylor said he strives
Taylor is married to Colette and they have three sons, Will, Ben and Jack.
By Rose Lane Editor Antioch Energy and Cortado Ventures Founder and Owner Nathaniel Harding discovered his entrepreneurial skills at an early age. His parents dropped him off for a two-week summer camp in Canada and forgot to give him any money. Those were days before cell phones and Nathaniel said he had no way of getting ahold of his family. Thus, he hatched a plan to sell pre-paid slices of pizza. Nathaniel then had the money to pay for the pizza when it was delivered and had some for himself. Nathaniel was born and raised in Norman and went to the boarding school in New Hampshire where the “Dead Poet’s Society” movie was filmed. He graduated cum laude from the University of Oklahoma with Russian language and mechanical engineering degrees and earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Nathaniel is also a decorated Air Force Captain and veteran of Afghanistan, where he was embedded with the US/NATO headquarters in collaboration with the Afghan government. Antioch Energy is a private equity-backed energy company in Oklahoma City. He and a partner recently launched Cortado Ventures, which invests in early-stage tech companies. “Achieving something in business is an exciting way to flex my
creativity,” he said. Throughout his career, Nathaniel has collaborated across diverse community networks to solve local challenges. Governor Fallin appointed him to represent Oklahoma at the White House STEM Summit in 2018, and as Chair of the Council on Workforce and Economic Development, managing $20 million a year to train and connect the most vulnerable Oklahomans to employment. In 2010, the mayor appointed Nathaniel to oversee $777 million in city infrastructure and quality-oflife projects. He is a current board director for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Contemporary, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, and is chairman of the Board for the John Rex Charter School. He has been a Miss Oklahoma judge, track national champion, Russian orphanage translator, political party national vice chairman and local TV talk show host. “My parents instilled in me, an awareness that we need to be involved in our community and help others,” he said. Nathaniel said he is particularly interested in helping with education, jobs and homelessness. “To me, that’s important — the ability for people to develop their skills and work to better themselves and their families.” Successful leaders lead by example, Nathaniel said. “Don’t be afraid to do something
Nathaniel and Amanda Harding with their three children, from left, Maggie, Jack and Lucy.
different,” he said. “I find a lot of value in connecting people and ideas.” His role models are Teddy Roosevelt and in Oklahoma City, Larry Nichols.
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Nathaniel said he plans to spend his whole career in Oklahoma City. “OKC is very open and welcoming to the next generation,” Nathaniel said. “I want to build something that has an impact.”
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Lindsay has empathy for those in need Lindsay Laird can relate to those who may have been dealt a difficult hand in life. Lindsay, the vice president of programs for the Arnall Family Foundation, was raised by a single father on a very limited income. “I was actually the recipient of a lot of informal support from my friends’ parents, schoolteachers and neighbors,” she said. “As I got older, I realized just how many people had looked out for me when I was young and I truly believe it changed my trajectory. “I think my experience as someone whose life could have been very different had it not been for the generosity of others, gives me a strong sense of empathy and compassion for those who are struggling.” A graduate of Yukon High, she was voted “Most School Spirit.” She was an honor students and was active in nearly every sport — softball, basketball, soccer, tennis and even had a dodgeball stint. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Central Oklahoma where she earned a bachelors degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations. Her first job was with Saxum as an intern and stayed there for 11 years. “I had the opportunity to grow personally and professionally alongside the brightest marketing minds in the state,” Lindsay said.
In 2015, she earned a masters degree in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University. Lindsay joined the Arnall Family Foundation in 2017 as the child welfare program officer and was promoted to vice president of programs in 2019.
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Lindsay said her passion is for improving the outcomes for children and families involved in the foster care system. “Over 10 years ago, I started reading about the challenges in the foster care system in Oklahoma and would feel a pit in my stomach and I would ask myself, ‘Well, what are you going to do about it,’” she said. “That led me to volunteering and serving on a couple nonprofit boards that support children and families involved in the foster care system.” Now, her passion is her career at the Arnall Family Foundation. “I work alongside other passionate individuals to empower community partners to create lasting, transformative change through strategic investments and innovative partnerships in the foster care and criminal justice systems,” she said. “I carry an immense amount of gratitude and responsibility with that charge.” Like nearly every family in Oklahoma, Lindsay said her family has been affected by mental health and substance abuse which has led her to support mothers caught up in addiction. She is a board memer of ReMerge, an alternative to incarceration which keeps women in the community and out of prison.
Lindsay Laird with her two children, Kit (10) and Brady (5).
She is also a commissioner for Oklahoma Commission on Children & Youth and a board member for the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Foundation.
Calling herself a “rather optimistic person,” Lindsay said that as leader she hopes to be encouraging and challenging to others. See LAIRD, Page C6
Travis was raised to be a good citizen
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By Rose Lane Editor At 34, Travis Mason says he is “fortunate” and “grateful” for the life he has lived. Travis is a director at Cushman and Wakefield and sits on the executive boards of Positive Tomorrows, Allied Arts, the Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Boy Scouts. He is also the past president of the Downtown Club of Oklahoma City. And, Travis was No. 2 on OKC FRIDAY’s first Most Powerful Young Professionals poll. He credits his “incredible parents,” Kym Mason and Steve Mason for his success and that of his two siblings. “My parents did a really good job of raising us,” Travis said. “They made sure we never wanted for anything. They did a really good job of making us aware of what was going on around us.” Kym and Steve put on emphasis on seeing that their children grew up to be “good citizens” and “good neighbors,” Travis said. Travis said he has been fortunate to have other great role models in his life. His grandfather was a builder and would take him to breakfast at Nichols Hills Drug Store and on to work.
Travis Mason and a friend visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
As a young boy, Travis said he was already fascinated by the building and real estate industry.
“I’m not the only one who has stories of what Mr. Rainbolt has done for them,” Travis said.
Life dealt him a hard blow, however, when his grandfather passed away after his eighth grade year at Casady School.
Upon graduation from high school, Travis went to Rice University in Houston and played football there.
But, by his sophomore year, H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt became Travis’ mentor. To this day, the pair meets three or four times a year. Travis said they always get together at the end of the year to set goals for the younger man’s professional and personal life.
He did an internship with a real estate company and really “loved” the business. After he received his college diploma 10 years ago, Barry Murphy gave Travis the opportunity at Cushman and Wakefield.
“There were parts of cruise control I didn’t like,” he said. “We were forced to stop and look at some of the things you want to change.”
“Barry gave me an opportunity I am eternally grateful for,” Travis said. “I’m really fortunate to get to work with some incredible people.”
“If I am doing this same life (when things return to somewhat normal), I will be disappointed.”
But, Travis said he saw the pandemic as a chance to reflect on his life. “We were all in cruise control,” he said.
Travis said Rainbolt works “tirelessly” to help other people.
The pandemic was like “pulling the emergency break on the freeway.”
It’s been a real time of reflection for Travis.
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By Rose Lane Editor Collins Peck, 32, vice president of Smith & Pickel Construction, aspires to be the next James Pickel. Pickel, a community leader and former president of the company, took the young man under his wing upon his graduation from college. “There are things that I never would have been good at that I’ve learned to be good at from James Pickel,” he said. Collins was raised in Enid. “From an early age, I loved landscaping,” he said. “I had my own lawn business in high school.” He earned an undergrad degree in construction science from the University of Oklahoma. Collins said his plan was to go ahead and get a masters in landscape architecture. “What I found was that I was fascinated with construction,” he said. “I am mechanically curious and realized I did have a knack for construction.” He started at Smith and Pickel as an assistant project manager and rose through the ranks until Pickel approached he and Matt Thomas, now 38, about taking over. Thomas is president. Collins’ focus is on business development. “At every point I have a new challenge,” he said. He is also following in Pickel’s footsteps in terms of community involvement. His devotion to giving back starting with his family, who engrained in him a level of service. “We went to church every single Sunday,” he said.
Barney, Collins and Rachel Peck.
Saturdays were “manna” day when the church would serve food to the less fortunate. “When it was my family’s time to help run the meal, the whole family went,” Collins said. “As I look back, I am really glad my parents made me do that.” Collins’ community involvement includes serving on the Allied Arts, Downtown Rotary and Regional Food Bank boards. He is on the Infant Crisis young board and works with OK Contemporary. He is also president of the Downtown Club. The wonderful thing about Oklahoma City, Collins said, is that older generations want young people to succeed. “All of us would agree, none of us would be
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here without the James Pickels of OKC,” he said. “They all want to see OKC be a great place.” Oklahoma City is a very “relationship-oriented” city. “I love OKC for that,” Collins said. “We all help each other.” Collins is married to Rachel. They have a son, Barney, who is almost three years old. He said he is still working on that masters in landscape architecture. “Landscaping is a hobby and a real creative outlet for me,” Collins said. “I am getting my masters every Saturday when I am working in the yard.”
By Rose Lane Editor Regional Food Bank Public Police Director Bailey Perkins believes, “You can’t do all of the good the world needs, but the world needs all of the good you can do.” “Whatever your gift or skill may be, it’s enough and needed to bring healing, peace and change to the world,” she said. Bailey is a fifth generation Oklahoman. “We just celebrated Juneteenth, which is a reminder that I come from a lineage of strength and resilience,” she said. Her five times great grandmother was brought to this country on a slave ship and enslaved in Virginia. She and her daughter, Harriett, were moved by slave owners from Virginia to Georgia and later to Texas where her three times great grandfather (Albert) was born. LaVicy, Harriett and Albert were free after June 19, 1865. Albert and his daughter, Bailey’s great-great grandmother, Lucinda Evans, came to Oklahoma on a wagon train from Texas before statehood for opportunity. Bailey was raised in Lawton where she graduated from Eisenhower Senior High School. She attended Oklahoma City University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history. Bailey graduated with honors at a Clara Luper Full Tuition Scholar. Two years later, she earned a master of public administration degree at the University of Oklahoma. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities selected Bailey for its competitive State Policy Fellowship program where she spent two years in Little Rock, Ark. as an
education and fiscal policy analyst for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. After her fellowship concluded, Bailey moved back to Oklahoma City and led the Oklahoma Policy Institute’s legislative efforts for two and a half years. She then spent one year on Kendra Horn’s legislative team.
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Bailey is doing her best to help change the world
“In 2019, Roderick Wright proposed to me and I moved back to Oklahoma City where I now lead statewide advocacy and public policy initiatives for Bailey Perkins with her mother Debbie and grandmother Mary. Oklahoma’s Food Banks: the Regional Food Bank of Oklalecting canned goods for local course,” Bailey said. homa and the Community Food pantries to Phi Delta Kappa’s Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.” Xinos and Kudos program for She recently collaborated with Black high school students giving the group of women to launch the Service was a core part of Baiour time to community events,” Black Women Voices series as a ley’s upbringing. Her mother Bailey said. way to lift the expertise and contriworked as their church’s secretary butions of Black women in various so she said she and her brother “I learned early on the imporsectors and discuss the solutions spent a lot of time there. tance of being connected to comneeded to address systemic and munity and giving back to it.” structural racism. “My church had a feeding minBailey said she has a passion for “Every Friday, I team up with istry where various organizations helping people, empowering Black Let’s Fix This and contribute to the and churches volunteered to cook women and getting others engaged nonpartisan Let’s Pod This political and serve meals to those in need in change-making. She is currently podcast as a way to encourage civic within the community,” Bailey the vice chairman of the Oklahoma engagement and inform more peosaid. “During the summer, I would Women’s Coalition’s Board of ple on what’s happening in Oklavolunteer in the kitchen with Directors whose mission is to homa,” Bailey said. “I spend countwhatever they needed, whether it advance gender equity and justice. less hours speaking to groups and was rolling silverware, wiping training people on voting, advocacy tables down or putting bread on She also is an adjunct American and engaging in the political the plate.” Governance professor for Oklahoprocess. ma State University/OKC. An active member of the Sigma “My mom kept me involved in Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa programs rooted in service, from “I get joy each time students tell Alpha Sorority, Inc., she works Girls Scouts delivering meals to me how they feel better informed seniors every thanksgiving to and plan to vote after taking the See PERKINS, Page C6 National Junior Honor Society col-
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through that organization to alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature and service to all mankind. Her mom, sister and grandmother are her “forever” role models. “They raised me and were my first examples of what it means to be resilient, Black women.” A former colleague, Tamika Edwards, is her professional role model. “She taught me how to skillfully lobby across party lines and showed
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“I have been fortunate to have worked for some amazing leaders and wonderful mentors who have helped shape my philosophy on leadership,” she said. “As a leader, I hope to inspire my team to achieve their greatest potential by giving them the supports, tools, information and freedom to be successful. “I strive to lead with a clear vision, thoughtfulness, empathy and shared responsibility. I hold my team and their varied differences and
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me what it means to be politically savvy and strategic,” Bailey said. “Tamika also demonstrates for me how you can have a successful career in public policy, serve your community and be committed to your family.” Alicia Keys is her alltime favorite artist. “I have loved her music, her values, and her community work since I was 19-years-old,” Bailey said. “I love to sing and I model my style after her. Her music keeps me lifted and inspired.” Sometimes, the problems of the world feel insurmountable, Bailey
said. “The challenges become overwhelming to the point where we feel inadequate and ill-equipped.” But everyone has their own place in it all. “We all have a role to play in dismantling oppressive systems and changing cultures,” she said. “Leadership is doing your part and doing it the best that you can. “I also believe that the best leaders are ones who are willing to do what’s right, even when it’s unpopular and uncomfortable. In order for my nephew and niece to have a different world, I must act courageously today.”
experiences in high regard and as a result, seek their input and ideas often.” Her role models are vary. “I have many role models in my life ranging from mentors, to friends, to people whom I have met that have overcome unbelievable odds,” she said. “So rather than choose one or two role models, I prefer to find inspiration in the people around me every day.” She said she is inspired very time she hears a mother give a speech at a ReMerge graduation. She is inspired by the way her dear friend cares for her aunt who is
suffering from bi-polar disorder. Lindsay is inspired when a co-worker makes a brave choice to take a risk. She was inspired when her friends choose to foster and eventually adopt a sibling set of three beautiful children while also loving and supporting their biological mother. She said she is inspired when her children, Kit, 10, and Brady, 5, notice a beautiful sunset. “I consider each of these people role models and so many more because I believe we have so much to learn from each other.”
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“I work with everything internally within the organization to help balance the load,” J.D. said. For instance, he regularly attends meetings with Mayor Holt and has taken part with the Red Cross as that organization expressed a need for blood donors. J.D. has also gone to meetings on the mayor’s behalf and helps with correspondence. He often can be seen traveling with Holt to the far reaches of Oklahoma City limits. But, J.D. said not everyone is made to be a politician. “We all have a role and a place,” he said. “I know a lot of great community leaders who have never run for office.” His late grandmother is really J.D.’s role model. “It’s hard for me to talk about her in any context short of ‘best friend,’” J.D. said. “I was her ‘running buddy,’ where she went, I was there with her.” His grandmother always found ways to help people and engage in the community. She would take flowers to nursing homes and visit people in the hospital. “She was always helping others and empowering people,” J.D. said. “When people didn’t believe in themselves, she made them believe in themselves.” At the end of the day, J.D. knows he has been very blessed. “I have just been blessed with so many opportunities,” he said. “I know people who have worked hard, but who just haven’t been given the chances I have.” J.D. said he believes this is a critical time for residents of Oklahoma City to reflect on who they are and who they should become collectively as a community. “We must embrace all types of diversity and inclusion, but especially when it comes to racial equity, gender, all-ability, LGBTQ issues and socioeconomic, etc.,” he said. “Every great city creates legal and cultural institutions that allows every person to thrive and I believe OKC is equipped with the right people to become that kind of city. “All we must do know is empower those people and voices, so we can become the great American city. It’s our duty as powerful or influential leaders of OKC to start, direct and collectively fulfill that goal.”
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Safe and healthy
Laura Lynn’s Home Care rises to the COVID-19 challenge For families across Oklahoma, the COVID-19 crisis has presented unique challenges when it comes to caring for elderly loved ones. As Oklahoma’s leading in-home care and private duty provider, Laura Lynn’s Home Care is rising to the challenge and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable residents. “What these past several months have shown is that we were already ahead of the game when it comes to client safety,” said Laura Hicks, founder of Laura Lynn’s Home
Care. “Because we care for seniors, many of whom have a variety of health problems, our caregivers are already up to speed when it comes to following specific protocols to keep our clients healthy.” The Laura Lynn’s
Home Care team of caregivers adheres to orders from their clients’ physicians and the CDC in order to maintain safe, inhome environments. “When we are in a client’s home, safety is paramount,” said Courtny Steward, co-owner of
Laura Lynn’s Home Care. “Our families know we are providing safe, inhome care that’s centered around their loved one,.” As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Oklahoma families can look to Laura Lynn’s Home Care for customized, in-home care they can trust. Founded in 2002, Laura Lynn’s Home Care has grown to become one of the largest in-home care and private duty care providers in the state. With a large team of certified caregivers, Laura Lynn’s Home Care is wellsuited to provide person-
alized care from just a few hours a day, to complete 24/7 coverage. They can also provide specialized care for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Laura Lynn’s Home Care is licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and serves families across central Oklahoma. For more information about Laura Lynn’s Home Care or to schedule a FREE in-home consultation, visit LauraLynnsHomeCare.com or call (405) 418-2961.
One in three adults have it, but there are ways to lower high blood pressure High blood pressure is a big problem. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure. In Canada in 2014, slightly less than 18 percent of Canadians ages 12 and older reported being diag-
nosed with high blood pressure. While such figures might be frightening, Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that there are some simple and natural ways for people to lower their high blood pressure. • Opt for hearthealthy foods. Instead of foods that are high in sodium,
eat a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. Check labels before buying prepared foods at the grocery store, as many such foods are high in sodium. • Look for foods that contain probiotics. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that
studies have linked foods that contain probiotics to healthy blood pressure. Probiotics are consumable live bacteria, and while studies regarding the relationship between probiotics and blood pressure are ongoing, researchers believe
probiotics may produce chemicals that, when absorbed in the blood stream, may activate receptors in the blood vessels to lower blood pressure. • Lose weight. People with high blood pressure who are carrying a few extra pounds should
know that research indicates extra weight can cause injury to the heart. Dropping those pounds, especially through physical activity that can boost heart health, can help men and women lower their blood pressure.
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COME ON IN Museums and attractions are welcoming guests By Rose Lane Editor
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The OKC National Memorial and Museum is providing stylus to use in its interactives.
Opening along with the the OKC Museum of Art in June was the special summer exhibition, POP Power from Warhol to Koons: Masterworks from the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.
Major OKC attractions and museums are inviting people to come visit, but asking that take some precautions in the wake of the COVID pandemic. The OKC Museum of Art, the OKC National Memorial and Museum, the Myriad Gardens and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum all have reopened, but are asking guests to follow some specific guidelines. The OKC Museum of Art reopened to the general public on June 17. Opening along with the museum was the special summer exhibition, POP Power from Warhol to Koons: Masterworks from the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. During the temporary closure, the museum debuted virtual screenings and plans to continue these screenings into July. A few changes visitors will notice now: • Timed tickets and limited capacity in the galleries. The museum is operating with extremely limited capacity to ensure visitors have ample space to observe social distancing. • Enhanced health and safety measures. Masks are now required throughout the museum. Masks are available for purchase at the museum. Staff members are wearing masks and having their temperatures checked daily. Interior doors will be propped open to limit high-touch areas. • Increased cleaning and sanitizing. All high-touch areas are being sanitized throughout the day and hand sanitizer will be available for guests. • For the safety and well-being of all of staff and visitors, anyone experiencing any of the following symptoms are asked to refrain from visiting the museum and contact their healthcare provider — cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat and loss of taste or smell. “As our city slowly begins the challenging task of returning to a new normal, we know that the next few months will be difficult,” museum leaders said. “It is our belief that hope and inspiration can continue to be found in the arts. We will be here, as we have been for the last 75 years, doing everything we can to fulfill our mission to enrich lives through the visual arts.” See OPEN, Page D2
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Online advanced, timed-ticket reservation and purchasing is encouraged and highly recommended at the OKC National Memorial and Museum. To enhance the experience, download the OKC National Memorial & Museum app from the homepage: MemorialMuseum.com. • For everyone’s safety, cloth or disposable face coverings (masks) will be required inside the Memorial Museum for all guests and staff working in the museum.
• Social distancing guidelines are encouraged including maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet between individuals. Marked pathways have been installed throughout the museum and Outdoor Symbolic Memorial to help demonstrate social distancing spacing. • Do not come to the Memorial Grounds or the Museum with a fever or otherwise feeling ill. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4°F should not come to the Memorial Grounds or the museum until they have no fever and no evidence of COVID-19 symptoms. • Regular daily
cleaning and sanitation protocols will continue, with enhanced frequency protocols instituted daily in high-traffic and high-touch locations within the museum and on the grounds using EPA-approved disinfectants. • The interactives will remain open and cleaned using the hightouch protocols. Each museum guest will receive a complimentary stylus to use at the Memorial Museum interactives during your visit. Hand washing supplies will be restocked regularly in all restroom facilities and sanitizer stations have been placed throughout the museum and Outdoor
Symbolic Memorial for visitors’ use. Water fountains are temporarily closed. Bottled water is available for purchase in the Museum Store. Sneeze guards have been installed in the museum lobby and museum store limiting close proximity personto-person exposure. The Oklahoma City National Memorial partner, the National Park Service Rangers, will be stationed in set locations in the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial with socially-dis-
tanced markers placed around their location. Guests are asked to respect the marker placement for the safety of everyone. The Crystal Bridge is back open at the Myriad Gardens and offering a new Senior Hour. Monday and Tuesday, 9-10 am are reserved for ages 65 & up. There are exceptions for caregivers. Special restrictions include: • Masks are required. The Myriad Gardens will supply one for those who don’t
have one. • Please practice social distancing, staying at least 6 feet apart. • Follow one-way directional signs. • No more than 10 in a group. • Limited visitor numbers inside the Conservatory. • Guests are encouraged to use hand sanitizers and wash their hands after visiting. • Ticketing staff are wearing masks and will be seated behind sneeze guards. They will be sanitizing frequently touched surfaces.
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Oklahoma Contemporary is a spectacular new arts center on a 4.6-acre campus at NW 11th and Broadway in Oklahoma City which was designed by Elliott & Associates.
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Listen and keep counting Much of what we’ve learned in 2020 (now only half over) seems to boil down to two very important things: Listening. And being grateful. Our company prides itself on listening. Ours is a relentless focus on mining intelligence -- absorbing and applying the perspectives of clients and partners. Really listening makes the project a true reflection of the guidance they provide. And gratefulness? Anyone who’s been through the last few months has plenty to remind us about the fragility of life and the gifts we enjoy, despite hardships, disappointment and loss. Seeing spring arrive – nature in all its glory, blind to the trials and inequities of life, springing up to lift our collective spirits -- blooming gardens, stunning sunsets and skies. Family, friends, pets, books. We’ve been reminded of how big the hearts of Oklahomans are — even identify with — struggle. We are grateful for our generationsdeep resilience,and all the ways our state character makes us uniquely generous and strong.
As we band together to rebuild Oklahoma’s economy – and hopefully retrieve many lost jobs – we are enormously grateful for the clients we have – both new and repeat/longtime relationships. We’re especially grateful for everyone in the Oklahoma Contemporary family. We hope our once-ina-lifetime collaboration produces – when it opens – the tidal wave of excitement it deserves. We thank Chris Keesee. We also thank Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma and Pottawatomie County – a rising OKC exurb. We thank our stars for Heartland Payment Systems, a vibrant boost to our economy, with two downtown locations under construction opening this fall. And we’re grateful for the good work and keen moves our business and civic colleagues continue to make, enhancing Oklahoma in ways that seem countless. But that doesn’t keep us from counting them. – Rand Elliott Architects June 2020
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The Executive Hub is an executive suite office concept laying roots in Northwest Oklahoma City in the Gaillardia Parkway office park.
Executive Hub brings opportunity to the Oklahoma City market Resilient. That is the way David Le Norman, chairman of the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma and Founder of Reign Capital Holdings, would describe Oklahomans. “There is no doubt these are hard times for our people,” said Le Norman. “But we have seen time and time again the hardworking men and women of this great state always find a way to pivot and create value.” And that is just what Le Norman plans to help facilitate through the creation of the Executive Hub, an executive suite office concept laying roots in Northwest Oklahoma City in the Gaillardia Parkway office park. “By intermingling small-business owners, entrepreneurs and executives across a variety of industries we will accelerate new business and most importantly, job creation,” said Le Norman. The market has been lacking a modern, professional space for executives to coexist and collaborate long term. Existing coworking spaces in Oklahoma City promote
shared desk space, day passes and conference rooms for rent by the hour — all of which will be grave concerns in the era of COVID-19. While networking is a key component of the Executive Hub, each tenant will have their own private office, secured through a lease agreement. With few exceptions, only tenants will have access to state-of-the-art conference rooms, administrative services and other included amenities, all without the traditional overhead expenses many business professionals are accustomed to. Entering the executive suite market was a natural fit for the oil and natural gas industry veteran. “With over 30 years’ experience in a commodity-based business I’ve seen firsthand what happens when gritty individuals find themselves displaced,” said Le Norman. “The people of Oklahoma oil and natural gas are no strangers to adversity, and through their characteristic determination I have no doubt they will spin-off and create hundreds of new opportunities for Oklahomans.”
Retirement Investment Advisors help clients see the big picture In times of uncertainty, choosing a trusted advisor is one of the most important decisions you will make. You’ll want someone who has your best interests in mind. You need to know that they see the big picture. The right advisor will keep you focused on the right path and not be distracted by the day to day movement of the market.
They will help you develop a long-term plan that will stand the test of time. At Retirement Investment Advisors, that’s how they do business. The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals at Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. can help you navigate the twists and turns of the retirement path. Through every stage of life, their seasoned professional guide you
as you make the decisions that will craft your legacy. How do you know that the advice you’re receiving is unbiased? The fiduciary approach of Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. requires them to stay focused on your best interests first. Not only is it their business model, it’s their lawful duty. They work only for a See RIA, Page D5
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FRED JONES HALL
Hall Capital celebrates 100 years By Fred Jones Hall Chairman & CEO, Hall Capital
From left: Retirement Investor advisors Brenda Bolander, Chad Rudy, Randy Thurman, Andrew Flinton and Carol Ringrose Alexander.
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fee, not commission. They don’t sell products or accept incentives to represent financial products. This eliminates many potential conflicts that do not contribute to a client’s financial goals. Based in Oklahoma City, with offices in Edmond and Frisco, Texas, Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. has been cited by more than 35* national publications as one of the nation’s top financial planning companies. Another factor that sets them apart is that all of their advisors are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, which
requires additional training and certification. “Our goal is to help people have comfortable income for life,” said Randy Thurman, CEO. Whether you would like an assessment of your retirement readiness or would prefer to take a second look at your current portfolio, Retirement Investment Advisors is pleased to offer a complimentary consultation with one of their CFP® professionals. They will treat you with honor and respect, because you’ve earned it. Allow them to show you why so many choose Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. as their guide on the path to retirement and you may, too. *Criteria available upon request.
In 1916, my grandfather Fred Jones stepped off the train in Oklahoma City and into a life he hardly could have imagined. After his start at the Ford Model T Assembly Plant at 900 W. Main, he joined his first business enterprise in 1920, a Ford dealership in Blackwell, OK. In 1922, he opened his first dealership in Oklahoma City. The rest is history. Our family’s history. It has now been 100 years since Fred Jones first went into business for himself, ultimately building the company that today we call Hall Capital. Through that century-long journey, we built the largest parts-remanufacturing business in the world, established one of the most successful Ford dealerships in the country and then pivoted to a diverse array of automotive and real estate investments, as well as development projects like East Wharf, 21c Museum Hotel, Jones Assembly and West Village. Throughout this story, we have been a family-owned company
that treats our employees like family, upholds core values and works to give back to our community. The vision for this company was originally created by Fred Jones, with our grandmother Mary Eddy at his side. Today, I and my brothers – Boots and Kirk – are proud of our work these last four decades to build upon that legacy. Though 2020 has been a uniquely challenging year for our city and our nation, we still intend to set aside some time to celebrate our company’s story. This fall, we will dedicate a statue of Fred Jones at the end of Fred Jones Avenue, where he can gaze at the village that now stands around the Assembly Plant where he got his start. We will also publish a book chronicling the history of our company, authored by Dr. Bob Blackburn and David Holt. And we will continue the work of the Fred Jones Family Foundation, which has made special grants this year in support of COVID-19 response. We are grateful for the opportunities Oklahoma City has given our family, and we look forward to another hundred years.
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Listening is first, action is second to building community By Bob Ross CEO, Inasmuch Chairman, Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum When Edith Kinney Gaylord founded Inasmuch Foundation in 1982 she had the foresight to allow for flexibility so the foundation’s grantmaking could evolve with the specific needs of our community. Recognizing COVID-19’s profound impact, Inasmuch Foundation recently hosted a series of Zoom listening sessions with representatives from more than 100 organizations. We listened as participants shared challenges and opportunities, ideas for innovation, and efficiencies within
their respective sectors. Three themes were made clear. First, listening is powerful. Creating a space for discussion between individuals representing nonprofit, business, and government lead to meaningful conversation and cross-sector ideas. While the focus of our listening sessions was the impact of COVID-19, participants were frank about the racial and social inequities that exist in our community. As chairman of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, I am hopeful their “Better Conversations” community outreach program, alongside additional community efforts will lead to introspection
and change. Listening is the first step. Action is next. Second, working together is critical to the overall health and prosperity of Oklahoma City. Our community is at its best when we stand together to tackle pressing issues. It is imperative we continue to look for new ways to create partnerships among organizations to better learn from one another and support efforts to benefit our community. Finally, technology is an equalizer. We must lower technology barriers to ensure all Oklahoma City residents have access to the expanding virtual landscape. Broadening the technological capacity in our
city will create a more vibrant society, workforce and future. The world is different than it was 4 months ago and I am confident our community will emerge stronger and more unified, working together to solve our city’s most pressing challenges. Inasmuch Foundation is dedicated to Connecting Community for Good. Through listening, Better Conversations and action, we pledge to make our city a better place to live, work and grow. Robert J. Ross is the chairman and chief executive officer of Inasmuch Foundation and the chairman of Oklahoma City National Memorial and
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OMRF receives suprising gift Gerald Jaquith lived a frugal, unassuming life. A retired math teacher, he was still driving his 1986 Ford truck when he died last summer in an accident on his Waynoka farm at the age of 78. OMRF officials were recently surprised to learn that Jaquith, who’d given OMRF approximately $7,500 over 33 years, had made the Oklahoma City nonprofit the sole beneficiary of his estate. They were stunned when they discovered the estate totaled more than $2 million in assets. Jaquith never told John Meinders, his long-time attorney, why he chose OMRF as his beneficiary, but the Woodward lawyer suspects it stems from his client’s loss of his brother and parents to heart disease. “Gerald was a man with vision and a strict set of values. He
always wanted to help other people,” said Meinders. Jaquith grew up in rural Woods County on land his family settled around the time of the Land Run. After college, he taught high school math in Texas and New Mexico. But when his father and brother passed away, he returned to western Oklahoma in 1984 to help his mother run the farm. After Jaquith’s passing, OMRF Senior Director of Development Sonny Wilkinson visited Jaquith’s farm. There, Wilkinson found the remains of a life lived simply and frugally. Meinders sold Jaquith’s farm to a neighbor and estimates OMRF will receive more than $2 million from the estate. Because Jaquith did not See OMRF, Page D7
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Gerald Jaquith lived in this modest farm home near Waynoka. When he died last year at the age of 78, Jaquith left his entire estate valued at more than $2 million to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Gerald Jaquith had a career as a math teacher in Shattuck and Ringwood schools.
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designate the gift to any particular type of research, the donation can be used to fund areas of
OMRF research where they’re needed most. “We’ll never know exactly why Mr. Jaquith decided to help OMRF, but we’re extremely grateful he did,” said Wilkinson. “I only wish I’d had a chance to meet him and say thank you.”
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Harn Homestead
At left: Judge Heather and Billie Coyle enjoy the outdoor party. At right: Kerrie Lloyd, Kellye Elliott and Molly Fuhrman. The Homestead Social is set for Oct. 1.
- Photos by Rose Lane
From left: Chris and Jean Kates and Megan and Aaron Owen support Harn Homestead.
The Homestead Social Committee hosted a Sponsorship Party. Above: Social Co-Chairman Amber Vawter visits with Randy Hiyane and Paula Love about the Social which benefits the Harn Homestead.
From left: Matt Hugg, Homestead Social Co-Chairman Adam Aguilar, Marc Cline, Josh Leffler, Harn Homestead Board President Ryan Cole and Logan Rainey. Harn’s mission is to preserve the historic homestead of Mr. William Fremont Harn and to educate the public about the territorial years of Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma State University has a banner year The 2019-2020 academic year was a momentous one at Oklahoma State University, punctuated by the university’s leadership in the midst of COVID-19. OSU welcomed the New York Philharmonic for an unforgettable grand opening at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, launched the New Frontiers campaign to revolutionize the Ferguson College of Agriculture, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Ray and Linda Booker Flight Center and combined colleges to form the College of Education and Human Sciences. Then, with OSU on the verge of opening the new O’Brate Stadium for baseball, a pandemic brought the world to a swift stop. A land-grant institution
built on teaching, research and service, OSU pushed forward. “I have never been more proud of the Oklahoma State University family,” OSU President Burns Hargis said. “Despite the world being turned upside down by a global pandemic, we stayed on mission and continued to serve and lead.” OSU set up the state’s largest COVID-19 analysis lab and continues to lead Oklahoma in testing, having analyzed more than 40,000 samples — nearly a third of the state’s total. In the midst of new challenges, the university had one of its best years for national scholars — securing its 18th Truman Scholar, one of just 25 Gates Cambridge Scholars nationwide and two Goldwater Scholars.
OSU’s prestigious Honors College, one of only 10 programs nationally to receive the highest rating for its curriculum and the toprated honors college or program in Oklahoma, saw record growth. OSU is also a national leader in diversity and inclusion, and university leadership wholeheartedly re-emphasized the institution’s commitment to those principles. “We will embrace our responsibility as an institution of learning to be part of the emerging national movement to find solutions to the systemic racial, and economic problems facing our community and country,” Hargis said after expressing support for the Big 12’s message of inclusion earlier this month.
First Cowgirl Ann and OSU President Burns Hargis on the orange carpet for the grand opening of OSU’s The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.
Together is better for Oklahoma’s Future By Phil G. Busey, Sr. Delaware Resource Group
PHIL G. BUSEY, SR.
There is opportunity and exciting growth ahead for Oklahoma if we recognize the strength we have from our blended heritage. Once Indian Territory we are a melting pot of diverse cultures from our strong Native American history to the pioneer spirit of settlors risking everything in land runs that settled large parts of Oklahoma. These cultures of all races and ethnicities make us who we are. A strong, resilient, caring and progressive people — when we act as one. We have faced and been united
through common purpose overcoming many different cultural frontiers to be “Oklahomans”. Our unique blended heritage sets us apart makes us who we are. From agriculture, oil and gas, medical research and now aerospace and defense Oklahoma can lead the way. At DRG, our foundations of our global business are in our blended Oklahoma spirit. When we put our differences aside – and share our common purpose we will succeed. We can improve public education, develop careers, expand businesses and develop opportunity in rural
Oklahoma. Only if to compete and thrive in this century by calling upon our cultural and economic strengths bringing tribal economies, government, commercial business, higher education, healthcare and our people together. Our success is our choice. Phil G. Busey, Sr. is chairman, founder and CEO of Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC (DRG). With employees and operations around the globe, DRG has built a superior reputation and set industry standards in the government training industry.
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Local vascular surgeon pioneers minimally invasive technique for the treatment of PAD Oklahoma’s own Jim Melton, D.O. has pioneered the retro-pedal approach for patients suffering from blood flow loss in the lower extremities due to peripheral artery disease (PAD). These patients often experience claudication (pain or burning in the legs or hips when walking), non-healing wounds, gangrene, and rest pain. This retro-pedal approach provides an outpatient solution that reestablishes blood flow and rescues the affected limb, thereby preventing amputation. Board certified in general and vascular surgery, Melton has more than 25 years of experience. He earned his doctorate of osteopathy from the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He has been pivotal in advancing vascular surgery in the state of Oklahoma and across the country. In 2015, he and Dwayne Schmidt, M.D. co-founded CardioVascular Health Clinic which includes a clinic with full diagnostic testing, an on-site outpatient cath lab and ambulatory surgery center. CardioVascular Health Clinic is the only hybrid outpatient facility in Oklahoma dedicated to amputation prevention and limb salvage offering same-day procedures and innovative care with lower associated costs and infection risk than traditional hospitals. “The objective of (retro-pedal access) is to re-establish blood flow to the lower extremity so we can improve the patient’s quality of life, prevent amputation, alleviate claudication pain, and promote wound healing on the feet or legs,” said Melton. Retro-pedal access is minimally
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invasive and has been shown to reduce the risk of bleeding complications while improving the patient’s recovery experience. Postsurgery recovery requires just two hours in the treatment facility, and home recovery lasts between two and three days with only mild tenderness at the insertion site. Melton is encouraged by the benefits of retro-pedal access for those suffering from PAD, with the treatment having a 96 percent success rate of re-establishing blood flow. Melton has performed this procedure on over 1800 patients since 2015 when CardioVascular Health Clinic was opened. Melton is passionate about raising awareness among other physicians about this revolutionary new procedure, regularly hosting vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and interventional radiologists from around the world to demonstrate the technique.
By Joey P. Root President & CEO, First Liberty Bank Though he passed away before I was born, my maternal grandfather, Arthur J. Hartel, made a big impression on me and stories of him were instrumental in my decision to pursue a career as a community banker. A lifelong community banker, he retired having spent around 20 years as president of the First Liberty National Bank in Liberty, Texas. My favorite story was one my mother recounted often. As a child, she often walked into town with her dad and would stop and chat with people that
he ran into along the way. Sometimes, folks would stop him and say, “Artie, here is that $5 I borrowed from the bank.” Artie, as he was called by all who knew him, would thank them and slip the money into his suit pocket. Mom was awed that he was able to keep track of the money he received. After his death, his children were cleaning out his desk when they discovered a file drawer filled with promissory notes for $5 and $10. It turned out that my grandfather often loaned money out of his own pocket for good people in need that did not qualify
for a bank loan. Not wanting to embarrass them, he would make it look official by having them sign a loan document. Recently, as the Covid-19 virus ravaged our country, we saw our community banks in Oklahoma and throughout the nation step up in an unprecedented way to help our small businesses survive the crisis. It showed the importance of the community banking system to local and state economies and proved that the spirit of great bankers like Artie Hartel is still alive and well today. If you have a financial need, please consider giving your local community bank a call.
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Kratos’ growing partnership with Oklahoma By Steve Fendley President, Kratos Unmanned Systems Division Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., an industry leader in the rapid development, manufacturing, and fielding of technology leading systems and products for America’s national security, opened an Oklahoma City engineering office in early 2018, moving to our 100,000 square foot Oklahoma City production facility in November 2018. In April 2019, Kratos rolled its first MQM-178 Firejet target drone off the Oklahoma facility’s production line, officially bringing aircraft manufacturing back to the Sooner State. Since then, Kratos has
announced that Oklahoma will be home to all tactical drone production, including our most exciting unmanned system yet — the XQ-58A Valkyrie. The Valkyrie is a cutting-edge unmanned jet aircraft. It is similarly shaped and has comparable performance to conventional manned fighter jets, but it is about two-thirds of the size and is a small fraction of the cost. Valkyrie is designed to augment manned aircraft by operating as a wingman and remote sensor/weapons platform providing substantial additional protection and capability to the manned aircraft’s pilot. However, it can also operate independently or in groups of unmanned aircraft and
perform countless mission types. We believe its runway-independent technology will be essential to the future of the nation’s security. Kratos also intends to use our manufacturing facility to produce another revolutionary product, the Gremlin Unmanned Air Vehicle, with Dynetics, the prime contractor. In order to meet the exploding demand for our leadingedge unmanned systems, Kratos too is growing. With incredible support from Oklahoma’s leaders and community, we will be doubling our Oklahoma crew by year’s end. The state’s highly skilled workforce has and will continue to add to Kratos’ greatest asset: our team. We look forward to
Kratos has announced that Oklahoma will be home to all tactical drone production, including our most exciting unmanned system yet — the XQ-58A Valkyrie.
continuing to grow together to innovate, design, and build the next generation
of technologies that will keep our homeland and our warfighters safe.
SSM Health offers tips for orthopedic health while working from home As social distancing continues to be part of our daily lives, many Oklahomans find themselves working from home 40+ hours per week, and others may be spending more time at home at a desk, on the couch or in other fixed positions. Some studies show that up to half of the American workforce has shifted at least part of their work to home during the pandemic. “The human body isn’t necessarily designed to stay in a fixed position for eight or more hours,” said Dr. Clayton Nelson, an orthopedic expert and
hand surgeon with SSM Health Bone & Joint | OSOI. “Whether or not you’re actively experiencing discomfort, it can be beneficial to mind your posture and body positioning throughout the workday so you can help prevent long-term pain and damage to your bones and joints.” SSM Health St. Anthony is providing the following tips to Oklahomans for increased health and comfort of their bones and joints, whether they’re officially working from home or simply spending more time there:
Mind your back and neck. Too often, we focus on what we’re working on – usually our computer screens – and forget good posture, which can lead to arching our necks and backs in ways that can cause short-term discomfort and long-term damage. Create a dedicated desk space with a chair that can allow your body to position 90-degree angles of your knees to the floor and your spine to the chair. Use a footrest and pillows, as needed, to help achieve this. Monitor your height. Another common issue has to do
with the height of our computer screens, which can cause us to crane our necks. When possible, adjust the height of your chair to your desk and the height of your armrests, so your arms fall at 90degree angles. At this point, your shoulders should be pulled back but relaxed. Then, adjust your computer screen so it’s at eyeheight – dictionaries and other thick books are a great way to raise that monitor. Raise your hands. If you have ever taken a piano lesson, you may remember your teacher advising you to hold
your wrists above the keyboard with your fingers slightly curved, and typing is very similar. When using a keyboard or a mouse, keep your body at those 90degree angles, then make sure you don’t rest the weight of your wrists downward, which can put pressure on your joints and limit blood flow. Move and stretch. If you wear a fitness device, there’s a good chance it has regular reminders if you haven’t been moving – be sure to pay attention to those. If you don’t have one, you can use your calendar or mobile
phone to help you remember to stand for a few minutes at least once every hour, stretch and fill a glass of water. If you’re on a video conference call and can’t step away, gently rotate your ankles and wrists to promote blood flow until you can stand and move. When possible, work for a while from a standing position. For more information about SSM Health Bone & Joint | OSOI or to make an appointment for an orthopedic consultation at any of their convenient locations throughout the Oklahoma City metro and Shawnee, call 218-2350.
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Ignite Medical Resorts is coming to Oklahoma City Ignite Medical Resorts brings its unique model of uncompromising luxury and rapid rehabilitation to Oklahoma City with its acquisition of PARCway Post Acute Recovery Center, which closed on May 29. The facility is now known as Ignite Medical Resorts OKC. The company, which specializes in short-term rehabilitation and nursing care, offers varied clinical specialty programs and enhanced services in a five-star medical resort environment. Its dedicated team of in-house therapists uses the latest technology to create customized rehab plans, helping people get back on their feet as quickly as possible. “Through our model, we’re able to provide rapid recovery in parallel with an enhanced culture of hospitality and comfort,” said Brac Barrett, general manager of Ignite Medical Resorts OKC. “We look forward to helping revitalize the image of skilled nursing care here in Oklahoma with this neverbefore-seen approach.” As part of its work to extin-
guish the stereotype of skilled nursing facilities, Ignite offers state-of-the-art amenities in an ultra-comfortable environment. Capital improvements and renovations are planned for the coming months. Guests will enjoy an on-site day spa and salon, restaurant and coffee shop serving Starbucks coffee, as well as concierge services and access to an in-house chef. All private rooms will be equipped with an in-room mini fridge, recliner, 50-inch HDTV and hospitality tablet for 24/7 room service. Tim Fields, CEO and cofounder of Ignite Medical Resorts, said they are excited to bring the first and only medical resorts to Oklahoma — the organization’s environment of relaxation and recuperation, he says, is just one way it helps residents quickly get their spark back and return home to their loved ones. “Our unique approach helps people feel more like guests in a high-end hotel than patients in a medical facility — but above all, providing superior
orthopedic, cardiac, respiratory and stroke rehab care is our top priority,” Fields said. “This expansion to Oklahoma is an exciting step, one we hope will make a big difference in improving each guest’s shortterm and long-term quality of life.” Ignite Medical Resorts has also recently acquired Adams PARC Post Acute Recovery Center in Bartlesville and Brookhaven Extensive Care in Norman. About Ignite Medical Resorts: Ignite Medical Resorts operates seven locations in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, with two additional locations set to open in 2020. The organization’s model of LuxeRehab™ combines uncompromising luxury and rapid rehabilitation, coupling the amenities and décor of a fine hotel with clinical programming for orthopedics, stroke, cardiac and respiratory care to return guests back home as quickly as possible. Learn more at IgniteMedicalResorts.com.
Above: A patient room at Ignite Medical Resorts which is equipped with an in-room mini fridge, recliner, 50inch HDTV and hospitality tablet for 24/7 room service. At left: The therapy gym.
OCU names Jeff Cochran 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient Oklahoma City University named School of Theatre Professor Jeff Cochran as the 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award recipiCOCHRAN ent. Cochran teaches stage and production management and is the director of Global Initiatives for the School of Theatre. As head
of the Stage and Production Management program, Cochran oversees both the academic and production components for the School of Theatre and the Bass School of Music. In his role with the Global Initiatives program, Cochran works to develop new relationships within the entertainment industry as well as partner schools around the world.
In addition to his work at OCU, Cochran has served as the production stage manager with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Through a partnership with OCU and Lyric Theatre, he has served as the stage management mentor for his students who work on Lyric productions. He has also been a production stage manager for Oklahoma City Ballet. Prior to OCU, Cochran
was an active member in the Dallas/Fort Worth arts community. He has stage managed for such companies as WaterTower Theatre, Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, the Greater Tuna Corporation and Dallas Black Dance. He has served in a variety of roles in the performing arts including director of the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North
Texas. In 1996 he served as a lighting designer during the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Cochran is an active member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, the International Association of Venue Managers, Theatre Communications Group, Southeastern Theatre Conference and is a member of the Actors Equity Association.
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