OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 37 • Two Sections • 16 pages January 17, 2020
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Putnam City voters to head to the polls on Feb. 11 By Rose Lane Editor Voters in the Putnam City Public School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to decide two propositions totaling $133.45 million.
“The 2020 Bond provides funds to meet the daily needs to educate, protect and enrich Putnam City students,” Superintendent Dr. Fred Rhodes said. “Proposed projects range from safety to accessibility to education to the arts to
athletics. Every aspect of a Putnam City student’s education is impacted by this bond beginning with the foundations of education.” He said every school would receive prioritized improvements with this bond. Those would include
focus on increasing the storm safety needs of schools, upping school security, providing digital and traditional textbooks to students, fulfilling needs for renovations and modernizations of outdated buildings, daily equipment and furni-
ture and adding classrooms to address the rising enrollment in the Putnam City School District. District-wide, the bond money would fund laptops for teachers and the effort See BOND, Page 10
GOAL! Garrett goes pro Heritage Hall grad joins MLS’ Dynamo BRENDA BARWICK
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
JUDY LOVE
Our ladies receive prestigious honors
Fridaylander Garrett McLaughlin can’t pinpoint an exact time when he first became interested in playing soccer. “I’ve wanted to play soccer for as long as I can remember,” McLaughlin said. That love for the world’s most popular sport, along with his physical talent and hard work, led McLaughlin into the world of professional sports. The 2016 Heritage Hall graduate was selected eighth overall by the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft. “Playing professional soccer was in the back of my mind a little, but my first goal was to play in college,” McLaughlin said. “Later on, I wanted to play pro so I was nervous and relieved to hear my name called.”
Above: The emotion is raw as Garrett McLaughlin learns he is going to the Houston Dynamo as the eighth pick overall in the first round of the draft. He embraces his parents Liz and Tim. At left: Liz, Garrett, Tim and sister Libby.
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Dog of the Week This is Phoebe Ella. Her humans are Greg and Carla Metzer of Woody Creek in Edmond. Phoebe loves to visit her sister Alina in Gilbert, Ariz., and her grandparents in Carrollton, Texas. She is full of spunk and makes friends wherever she goes. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
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Enterprising Woman of the Year
Oklahoma Mother of the Year
Brenda Jones Barwick, president and CEO of Jones PR, is the only Oklahoma woman to receive a 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award from Enterprising Women Magazine. The awards are an annual tribute to the world’s top women entrepreneurs. Honorees will be recognized at the 18th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference, set for Sunday, March 29 to Tuesday, March 31 at the Wyndham Grand in Clearwater Beach, Fla. The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. To win, nominees must demonstrate that they have fastgrowth businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls
Judy Love of Oklahoma City has been named the 2020 Oklahoma Mother of the Year. She was nominated for her contributions as a mother in her home, workplace and community. She is the 74th woman in history to hold this honor. Love is a mother of four and grandmother of nine, who has been awarded 31 various community honors to include Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and Most Powerful Woman in the City. She is being recognized for her extensive work as a community and philanthropic leader who gives her time and talents to create a better quality of life for Oklahoma families. Love, along with honorees from states across the US, will be recognized during the 85th National Convention of
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Manhattan Cleaners is closing its doors after 65 years in Village After 65 years in the dry cleaning business, Manhattan Cleaners on north May Avenue will be closing its doors on Jan. 31. Owner Noris D. Whitaker is retiring. HTeaO purchased the property and will begin demolition on the building in February. Whitaker’s daughter, Linda
Wheeler, said they will not be processing any more cleaning after Jan. 17. All garments must be picked up by Jan. 31. Any cleaning not picked up by this date will be transfered. “Nichols Hills Cleaners has graciously agreed to help us in this transition and any garment left when we close may be picked up at
Nichols Hills Cleaners, 2837 W. Wilshire Boulevard,” Whitaker said. Whitaker was one of the first businesses to build on north May in The Village. Among his many civic activities, Whitaker was particularly involved with the Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver Award.
Wheeler and her son, Evan, are the faces most frequently behind the counter the last few years. A school teacher, she has been helping out at the cleaners for 38 years. Whitaker said the family has “enjoyed our business relationships and appreciate the trust you put in us.”
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BARWICK From Page 1 involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in their communities. Many of the honorees also serve as leaders of the key organizations that support the growth of women’s entrepreneurship. Award winners were recognized in categories based on the annual sales revenues of their businesses. Jones was honored in the over $4 million and up to $5 million in annual sales division. The 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference will bring together dynamic women business owners from North America and around the world for two-and-a-half
days of top-notch workshops, networking opportunities, corporate sponsor exhibits, and awards presentations. The celebration will shine the spotlight on honorees, with award presentations at the Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Gala Dinner. During the annual Hall of Fame Luncheon, one woman entrepreneur and one nonprofit leader will be inducted into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame. “The recipients of the 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards represent an amazing group of women entrepreneurs from across the United States and as far away as Japan, India, Turkey, Kenya and the UAE,” said Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women.
Cruising with OKC FRIDAY The Papa Dio’s family is at it again for the annual siblings trip aboard the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas (pictured in the back ground) with stops in Grand Caymon (pictured above), Jamica and Cozumel. Fun was had by all and look forward to next year. Pictured is Thomas Bonadio, Stacy Deason, Bill Bonadio, Constance Schierenbeck and Candace Gideo new owner of Papa Dio's Italian restaurant and wine bar. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
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American Mothers, Inc. in Washington, DC, April 19-21. She will also serve as an
ambassador for Oklahoma mothers during visits with members of Congress. One honoree will be named the National Mother of the Year during a gala fundraiser for the American Mothers’ Golden Rule Grant Fund on April 21. “For 85 years American Mothers, Inc. has held the responsibility of searching for and selecting the Mother of the Year in every state, district and territory in our country,” said Rebecca Latham, CEO of American Mothers. “Like all of the honorees before her, Love now joins the ranks of Oklahoma history, with the opportunity to become a part of American history as she represents the mothers in her state and is considered for the honor of 2020 National Mother of the Year.”
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MLS From Page 1 McLaughlin, who will graduate from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas this spring, participated in two different invitationonly scouting combines in Raleigh, N.C., and Las Vegas. “There were several MLS coaches there and I felt like I showed pretty well and had a pretty good chance to get drafted,” McLaughlin said. Once that draft call finally came, McLaughlin felt a “big relief,” he said. “We had a bunch of family and friends waiting around and watching the draft,” he said. “I got a text from my agent right before I got picked and then about 10 minutes later I got the call from Houston.” McLaughlin doesn’t have much time to revel in the experience, as he leaves this Sunday to start pre-
Garrett McLaughlin, right, tries to maneuver around an opponent during one of his games at Heritage Hall.
- Archive photo by Cindy Ritchie, CRPics.com
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season training camp in Houston. Preseason games start on Jan. 20, while Houston opens the regular season Feb. 29 at L.A. Galaxy. While he hopes to earn some playing time this season, McLaughlin looks more philosophically at training camp and life as a professional athlete. “I’m just going to take this as a learning experience,” McLaughlin said. “There are going to be a lot of great players around. It’ll be fun to watch them and see what they do. I’m trying to work hard and improve my game. “Hopefully, I’ll find my place on the team,” he continued. “I’m trying to be open-minded and look for wherever I can get (playing) minutes.” In 2019, McLaughlin started all 21 games at SMU and led the Mustangs with 16 goals. He netted a school-record five also in a game against Cincinnati, while scor-
Garrett McLaughlin, left, and his brothers Matt McLaughlin and Lamar Batista pose with one of the state trophies they won together at Heritage Hall.
ing an NCAA-best 5 game-winning goals and being a first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection. While at Heritage Hall, McLaughlin was named the 2015 Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year and helped the Chargers to two straight state champi-
onships. He earned recognition as a topdrawersoccer.com All-American and competed as a member Oklahoma FC 97 club team where he won multiple state titles and played at the U.S. Youth Soccer Region 3 Championships.
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Sports Weekly BASKETBALL | PUTNAM CITY INVITATIONAL
Chargers down Union for title
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PC North’s Kylee Hunt (4) gets knocked down during last Friday’s semifinal game against PC West at the Putnam City Invitational.
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Using a big secondhalf rally, the Heritage Hall boys basketball team pulled away for a 57-52 win over Tulsa Union last Saturday night to claim their second straight Putnam City Invitational championship. The Class 4A No. 2 Chargers (10-4) trailed by six at halftime but opened the third quarter with a 70 run in the first minute to seize control from 6A No. 7 Tulsa Union. Trey Alexander, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, scored 19 of his gamehigh 25 points in the second half and grabbed 10 rebounds. Phillip Smitherman chipped in 10 points. Heritage Hall also cruised to a 68-55 victory against North Texas United in Friday’s semifinals, behind 38 points and 12 rebounds from
Alexander. The Chargers opened with a 73-54 triumph over Muskogee on Thursday, with Alexander netting 28 points and Jack Spanier adding 11 points. The Chargers visit 5A No. 3 Carl Albert this Friday at 8 p.m. PC North dominated North Texas United in an 80-49 decision on Saturday to finish third at the Putnam City Invitational. Tobias Roland paced the 6A No. 5 Panthers (7-3) with 36 points and Josh Nwankwo contributed 12 points. Jeff Nwankwo netted 13 points and Josh Nwankwo added 10 points in a 51-47 loss to Tulsa Union in the semifinals on Friday. The Panthers also edged OKC Storm, 5248, in Thursday’s opener behind 19 points from Jerimiah Johnson and 13 points
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PC North’s Jeff Nwankwo (3) skies for a layup against Tulsa Union last Friday in the Putnam City Invitational semifinals.
from Roland. PC North hosts Norman this Saturday at 4 p.m. The PC North girls, meanwhile, posted a 67-63 overtime win over Edmond Santa Fe last Saturday to also finish third at the Putnam City Invita-
tional. In Friday’s semifinals, the Panthers (55) suffered a 47-46 loss to PC West but opened with a 50-41 win over OKC Storm on Thursday. PC North visits Ponca City this Saturday at 5 p.m.
BASKETBALL | HINTON INVITATIONAL
Knights edge Fort Cobb in final Crossings Christian ran its season-best winning streak to five games after a 53-49 victory over Class A No. 3 Fort Cobb-Broxton last Saturday night in the Hinton Invitational championshp game. Reid Lovelace netted a teamhigh 22 points for the Class 3A No. 12 Knights (8-3). A trio of players scored in double figures in Crossings’ 61-53 win against 3A No. 17 Christian Heritage in Friday’s semifinals. Guy Wood paced the group with 21 points, with Daniel Koonce scoring 17 points and Lovelace adding 11 points. The Knights also dominated Corn Bible in a 72-39 triumph on Thursday in the opener. Cooper Gudell and Lovelace collected 11 points each, while Carter Little
chipped in 10 points. The Crossings Christian girls, meanwhile, wrote a new chapter in the program’s history by competing in a tournament championship game for the first time. The Knights (6-5) suffered a 5930 loss to 2A No. 8 Amber-Pocasett last Saturday in the Hinton Invitational final. Olivia Keyser led the way with 14 points. Ashlyn Darter netted a teambest 20 points and Claudia Keyser added 12 points in a 43-35 win against Fort Cobb-Broxton in Friday’s semifinals. Crossings opened with a 50-42 victory over Corn Bible on Thursday, keyed by Darter with 17 points and Camden Furnish with 13. Both squads visit CHA this Friday at 6:30 and 8 p.m.
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BASKETBALL | MCGUINNESS CLASSIC
BASKETBALL | TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP
Santa Fe tops Antlers for 5th Falling behind by double digits in the first half, the Deer Creek boys basketball team could never recover en route to a 55-30 loss to Edmond Santa Fe last Saturday in the McGuinness Classic consolation final. Mason Blackburn paced the Antlers (5-6) with 10 points in the setback. Deer Creek made the consolation final thanks to a 47-45 win over Norman on Friday in the semifinal. The Antlers opened with a 57-46 win over Class 6A No. 12 Norman North on Thursday afternoon. Deer Creek visits Mustang this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The McGuinness girls basketball team poses with the championship trophy after winning the Byng Winter Classic title last Saturday.
Irish girls win Byng Winter Classic - Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcdigitalimages.zenfolio.com
Deer Creek’s Jerry Tullis, left, tries to drive around an Edmond Santa Fe defender during their consolation final game Saturday at the McGuinness Classic.
Essentially playinup two classes, tournament host McGuin-
McGuinness’ Andrew Smith (1) pushes the ball up court during Thursday’s game against Norman.
ness finished eighth after a 55-37 loss to Norman last Saturday afternoon in the seventh-place game. Cooper Bates paced the 4A No. 8 Irish (66) with 14 points. Bates also led the way with 10 points in a 59-37 loss to 6A No. 15 Edmond Santa Fe in Friday’s consolation semifinal. McGuinness opened on Thursday with a 73-37 setback against 6A No. 3 Edmond Memorial. Jason Nolan and Ben Tawwater scored 6 points each. The Irish host rival Bishop Kelley this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Using a 17-7 run in the third quarter, the McGuinness girls basketball team pulled away for a 50-40 win over host Byng last Saturday to claim the Byng Winter Classic championship. Maddie McClurg paced the Class 4A No. 11 Irish (11-2) with 24 points and Presley Parker chipped in 11 points. McGuinness had three players in double figures in a 72-34 victory against Purcell in last Friday’s semifinals. McClurg led the way with 19 points, followed by Brooke West with 18 points and Parker with 13. The Irish dominated the Moore JV in Thursday’s opener with a 63-29 triumph, behind 18 points from McClurg, 11 points
from West and 10 points from Parker. McGuinness hosts Tulsa Kelley this Friday at 6 p.m. CYCLONES TAKE 3RD AT BETHANY Casady overcame a tough loss in the semifinals to post a 61-56 win over the HFC Warriors and finish third at the Bethany Classic last Saturday. Three Cyclones scored in double figures, led by P.J. Mitchell-Johnson with 23 points. D.J. Freeman netted 12 and Dylan Vasan chipped in 11 points. Freeman also collected a team-best 14 points and 10 rebounds to help Casady in a 55-50 loss to Holland Hall in Friday’s semifinals. Steph
Okenge had 11 points and Mitchell-Johnson contributed 10 points. It was MitchellJohnson’s turn in a 67-42 win over Tahlequah on Thursday with 18 points, while Okenge had 17 points and Freeman added 12 points and 13 rebounds. The Cyclones (18-5) are on the road at Oakridge this Friday and Dallas Episcopal on Saturday.
CHARGER GIRLS 4TH AT W’FORD After opening with a close win, the Heritage Hall girls suffered a 51-31 loss to Altus last Saturday to finish fourth at the Weatherford Classic. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
SWIMMING ROUNDUP
Irish swim to 3rd at McG/Cas Invitational With a pair of athletes in the top five, the McGuinness boys swimming team finished third at the Casady/McGuinness Invitational last weekend in the
Edmond Schools Aquatic Center at Mitch Park. Holden Husbands paced the Irish with a third-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle. Max Bunnag took fourth in the 100 breaststroke to round out the duo. Husbands and Bunnag teamed up with Jacob Moad and Jack Turk to finish third in the 200
freestyle relay. Turk, Moad, Husbands joined David Hernandez for third in the 400 freestyle relay. The Irish girls got a gold medal from Tory Whitbeck to finish fourth in the meet. Whitbeck won the 500 freestyle and placed second in the 200 freestyle. Lillianna Gavula earned third place in the 50
freestyle. The Irish also finished second in the 200 freestyle relay and third in the 400 freestyle relay. The PC North girls, meanwhile, took sixth and the Panther boys were seventh at the meet. Andrea Hoang led the way with a third-place finish in the 100 breaststroke and
Kelsey Dwyer was fourth in the 50 freestyle. Joey Batts took second in the 500 free and third in the 50 freestyle to lead PC North. Blake Jones also medaled twice, with a third-place effort in the 100 butterfly and fourth in the 100 backstroke. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS
Jan. 24 • Bricks in the Wall
The Pink Floyd tribute band, Bricks In The Wall, performs at the Historic Tower Theatre on Jan. 24. Doors open at 7 pm and show starts at 8 pm.
Jan. 25 • K.C. Clifford
Oklahoma City’s own K.C. Clifford performs at the Historic Tower Theatre at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
COMEDY
Jan. 23 • BradChad Porter
You don't want to miss out on all of the laughs at the Bricktown Comedy Club on Jan. 23. Show begins at 7:30 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm. Bricktown Comedy Club is located at 409 E. California Ave.
Jan. 24-26 • Damon Wayans Jr.
Damon Wayans Jr. is an American actor, comedian and writer. Widely known for his character Coach on New Girl on Fox and before that as Brad Williams in the ABC sitcom Happy Endings for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor. See his stand-up at the Bricktown Comedy Club. Visit the website for details.
THEATRE
Through Jan. 19 • ‘Miss Saigon’
Experience the acclaimed OKC Broadway’s new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon at the Civic Center Music Hall through Jan. 19. This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman
Jan. 20 • MLK Jr. Day
Judy Love named Mother of the Year
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory with a morning of performances by DWe Williams and the Ebony Voices in Park House Event Center from 10:00-11:30 am, then in the Visitor Center from 11:30 - 1 pm for food, live art demonstrations by local artists, Oklahoma artisan vendors and create unique crafts with our education staff. A $2 suggested donation for participating in the crafts.
named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I. named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years, Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he's fathered a son. Featuring stunning spectacle and a sensational cast of 42 performing the soaring score, including Broadway hits like “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind,” “Last Night of the World” and “American Dream,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget. Recommended for ages 12 & up.
THIS WEEKEND
Jan. 17-19 • OKC Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show
You won't want to miss out on all of the action at the the OKC Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show located in the State Fair Park, Oklahoma Expo Hall. Friday and Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.
Jan. 18-19 • Repticon
You won't want to miss out on all of the action at the Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Convention 2020 located
The American Mother’s Association named Judy Love Oklahoma Mother of the Year for 2020. Like all of the honorees before her, Love now joins the ranks of Oklahoma history, with the opportunity to become a part of American history as she represents the mothers in her state and is considered for the honor of 2020 National Mother of the Year. - Photos by Lance McDaniel
Judy Love and 2019 Mother of the Year, Brenda McDaniel.
in the State Fair Park, Hobbies, Arts & Crafts Building. Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.
Jan. 19 • PJ Masks Live!
Based on the hit Disney Junior series, PJ Masks Live will feature your preschoolers’ favorite pre-school superheroes and familiar songs from the show along with brand new music and a whole new adventure. Catboy, Owlette and Gekko will delight fans of all ages with live performances featuring world-class production, toe-tapping tunes and a whole lot of super fun as they go into the night to save the day from the Villains along with the all-new character, PJ Robot. Show starts at 2 pm at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Tom and Judy Love with CEO of the National American Mother’s Association, Connell Branan.
OKC THUNDER
HOME GAMES
Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave.
Friday, Jan. 17 • Miami Heat 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18 •
Portland Trail Blazers 8:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 • Atlanta Hawks 7:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 • Dallas Mavericks 7:00 p.m.
Former Oklahoma Mothers of the Year are, front row: Jane Sutter, Barbara Thompson, Brenda McDaniel and Judy Love. Back row: Connell Branan, Deb Stanaland, Kathy Keating and Kathy Walker.
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CASA to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony with OKC Chamber On Jan. 23, from 4:30-6:30 pm, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oklahoma County will host an Open House and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new office building at 1608 NW Expressway. The celebration is held in conjunction with the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders from the child welfare community. The program features guest speakers including Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Trevor Pemberton and County Commissioner Carrie Blumert. “We can’t wait to host our amazing supporters from around the community and dedicate this phenomenal new space,” said CASA’s Executive Director Jennie Hill. “Having addition-
al office space for staff and enhanced technology for trainees and volunteers will bolster our ability to advance advocacy services to foster youth in our county. We’re so thankful for the community’s support for over three decades – and we’re proud to share in the successes that have come from that support. The Oklahoma County community has made this move possible!” Since 1987, CASA of Oklahoma County has been headquartered on the third floor of the Juvenile Justice Center. This space has been generously donated by Oklahoma County to ensure effective volunteer advocacy for Oklahoma County foster youth. In order to continue program
expansion, Lori and Jeff Blumenthal stepped forward to generously assist in providing expanded physical space. The Blumenthal Foundation acquired an existing building near the southwest corner of NW Expressway and North Blackwelder. Tremendous community partners came together to design and construct an effective space to expand training and advocacy services for area foster youth. “Our new space is the result of key community supporters coming together to ensure a modern, effective physical space for continued growth of volunteer advocates serving Oklahoma County foster youth. We are forever grateful to Lingo Construction and The Small Group for their gener-
ous assistance on this project,” said Hill. The Open House and Ribbon-Cutting event is come-and-go, with some programming at the beginning of the event, at approximately 5:00 pm. There will be tours of the facility and refreshments for guests. In the past fiscal year, CASA of Oklahoma County has seen a 90% increase in new volunteers. CASA volunteers complete a screening process and 30 hours of extensive training. Those interested in volunteering with CASA can reach out by calling (405)594-3384 for Dir. of Recruitment Kathy North. Those interested in donating can call Dev. Manager Charlie Ludden at (405)900-5663.
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OKC Young Professionals
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Congratulations to the recipients of OKCYP’s Most Influential Young Professional Awards!
MATT BLUBAUGH
TERRANCE CRAFT
ALISHA GARDNER
TIFFANY JOHNSON
BANSARI MEHTA
SACHE PRIMEAUX-SHAW
Matt Blubaugh is the president & CEO of ScissorTail Solutions, a political consulting firm servicing clients at every level of government. Since founding the company in 2018, Matt has employed over 30 people and contributed to 19 election victories. He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with bachelors degrees in political science and international relations. Before founding ScissorTail he worked as a lobbyist, legislative staffer, managed a political action committee and is a veteran of multiple political and issue advocacy campaigns since in 2010. Matt also serves as a captain in the Army National Guard and sits on the board of directors for the National Guard Association of Oklahoma.
Terrance is an Oklahoma City native who graduated with his bachelors from Oklahoma City University. He received his master's degree from the University of Oklahoma in public administration. Terrance owns two businesses: Crafty Communications and Crafty Administration. With these two businesses, Terrance is able to fulfill his passion of creativity and organization. Crafty Communications is a marketing agency that specializes in videography. Crafty Administration is a virtual assistant agency that helps busy executives claim back their valuable time. Terrance is a member of various organizations such as the Oklahoma City Young Professionals, Public
The first thing most people notice about Alisha is her energetic and enthusiastic personality. Alisha is a bright, bubbly go-getter. With nine years of real estate experience, Alisha developed her abilities to understand needs and serve people and she brings this knowledge to Easy Time Clock both in her management style and in developing lasting client relationships. Alisha has a selfless, kind spirit, and she is always the first to step in and help however she can. Alisha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science just before the birth of the Gardners’ precious son, Hunter; she intended to become a science teacher. In her free time, Alisha can be found playing with Hunter, organizing something fun with friends, or searching out the nearest Comic-Con!
Tiffany Johnson was born and raised in Oklahoma City. She has been married to her husband Wes for 15 years and they have 2 boys, Clayton, 12, and Carson 8. Tiffany attended the University of Oklahoma for 2 years where she joined Phi Mu Fraternity. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2005 with a bachelors of business administration. In 2004 she began working full time in the Family Business, Eales Electronics. Today Tiffany does IP Security Sales, as well as many in office duties. She is involved in the Piedmont Community where she is the Parent Committee chairman for the Title VI, Native American Student Program, as well as Parent Committee chairman for
Originally from Mumbai, India, Bansari Mehta is a multifaceted healthcare executive with experience in highly skilled and competitive research, administrative and clinical positions with national and international health organizations. A respiratory therapist, she came to the United States of America to acquire her masters in health administration and policy from the University of Oklahoma where she was conferred the Outstanding Multicultural Student Award among seven colleges. Mehta works as a medical practice administrator for Retina Vitreous Center (RVC) in Oklahoma City managing four physicians, six locations, and staff of 35 helping 200 patients per day.
Sache D. PrimeauxShaw is a native of Oklahoma City. She obtained her bachelors in political science and history from Oklahoma City University in 2011 and earned her masters in public administration from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013. She is a past president of the Urban League of Greater OKC Young Professionals and the Oklahoma NAACP Youth and College Division. She is a co-founder of the Queens Club, a community initiative geared towards young girls grades Pre-K through eighth. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc and a former Miss Indian Oklahoma City University. PrimeauxShaw is also president of the Young Democrats of
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RYLEE SIVERTSEN
ELIUD VILLARREAL
MARY WILLIAMS
Rylee Sivertsen is an OKC native who is currently the director of public affairs at Pearson Public Affairs. In her role at Pearson, Rylee has managed over 20 issue campaigns across the Western United
Eliud Villarreal has been a car enthusiast as long as he can remember. Playing with model cars as a kid and racing them on video games only added fuel to the fire. By the time he was in high school he was
Mary loves serving and connecting people. She recently celebrated her 16th year in banking. She has worn many hats but for the last 5and-a-half years she has had the pleasure of working for First
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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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OKC, the Thunder are class acts USSELL WESTBROOK’S FIRST return to the Chesapeake arena in a Houston Rockets’ uniform was a classy affair thanks to the Thunder organization and fans. The “Zero Regrets” printed on the front of his shirt startled me at first as I misinterpreted it to mean he had no regrets about leaving. It turned out to be just the opposite, zero regrets about his 11 years in OKC. I think he was only 19 years old when he first donned a Thunder uniform. Russ has moved on, and so have Thunder fans. Shai Gilgeous Alexander is my favorite. I call him “Legs” because his legs are so thin, but they are like coiled springs. He dribbles right through a forest of big guys, jumps, and usually makes his basket. He is only 6’5”;
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vicki@okcfriday.com however, he is turbocharged. Fans love watching our current team play. Chris Paul’s popularity from when he was on the New Orleans team that played here for two years after Hurricane Katrina continues. Danilo Gallinari has the magic touch when it comes to shooting three-pointers. All of the team members are good free throw shooters. The one comment you hear the most is, “it’s so exciting to watch the games now.” And it is.
Manhattan Cleaners is closing. Owner Noris Whitaker is retiring and has sold the property. Noris and I go back farther than I care to admit in years. Noris and his late wife, Carolyn, lived next door to my family in Mayfair. They would babysit me from the time I was about 3years-old. We became neighbors again when he built Manhattan Cleaners. My family had moved to one of the two houses on Major Avenue. The cleaners backed up to our yard. At that time, May Avenue, between Britton Road and Hefner Road on the west side, was populated by the old Wiley Post Airport, a couple of houses and Manhattan Cleaners. The Village will miss such an exceptional businessman.
Our Great State Fri, Jun 03, 2011 Our outstanding accomplishments of the 2011 State Legislature and the leadership of our Governor Fallin, have put the frosting on the cake of Oklahoma’s State Government. We are now one of the business-friendliest states in the nation. Saying we are business friendly is to say we are “jobs friendly.” Extended, is to say we are “people friendly.” Our current labor statistics prove it. We now have a 5.6 percent unemployment rate, the lowest in the country. The nation as a whole is hovering at nearly twice that amount. Because we are business friendly, we attract businesses to operate in our state, thus creating still more jobs to boost our economy. What makes us business, or jobs, friendly? The state already had a right-to-work law, voted on by the people.
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It is one of 22 states that frees employees from forced union membership in a union that has a contract with the state. The legislative session just ended, passed improved and fairer versions of workers comp law and tort reform, making law suits have more fairness. This is the first time we have had a Republican House of Representatives, Republican State Senate and Republican Governor, all three at the same time.
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Relations Society - Oklahoma City Chapter, Young Professionals Incorporated and BNI. He is an avid horror movie junkie and will be launching his first podcast, “The Crafty Horror Show” later this summer.
Oklahoma and Native American Caucus chairman and vice chairman of the Black Caucus of the Young Democrats of America, holding leadership positions in both organizations. Sache’s main goal is to help empower her community by obtaining positions that will give them resources towards this goal.
Enterprise Bank. She serves in the company’s Customer Development Department. She works directly with business owners and helping them with their depository needs. She also has the pleasure of serving and volunteering with various chambers on behalf of the bank. She is very active in the NW Oklahoma City Chamber, South Chamber and Hispanic Chamber and loves helping volunteer with different members needs or incentives throughout the year. Mary has also served in the Positive Directions Mentoring program with Integris for the last 11 years. She is very active with her church Cherokee Hills Baptist Church. Mary is a very hard working and always looking for a way to plug in and help connect people. She never stops strategizing. Mary said she was shocked and honored to be receiving the Most Influential Young Professional Award. She said doesn’t take this honor lightly and is looking forward to celebrating with the other recipients. She wants to show her daughter Hope that anything is possible if you work hard and to always love people.
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the Piedmont Community Johnson O’Malley Federal Program. She has served on the NWOKC Chamber Board as the OKCYP Liaison, as well as serving on the Ambassadors Committee. Tiffany was the secretary/treasurer in 2019 and is currently the internal affairs chair and treasurer for the 2020 year for OKCYP. In 2019 Tiffany was recognized for her hard work and dedication to the kids in Piedmont. She received the Rebecca Castleberry Award from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. Along with her family, she passed out over 100 school supply kits to the students enrolled in the community JOM program. Tiffany also received the Brian Land Young Visionary of the Year Award from OKCYP.
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working as a waiter to support his hobby modifying real cars of his own. One day he was at the local dealership getting his truck worked on when he asked one of the employees what the qualifications were for selling cars. They told him that no experience was necessary and all he had to do was apply, so he did. As soon as he graduated high school he got into the car business while he attended college. Shortly after realizing that he was good at it because of his honesty and integrity he changed his major from criminal justice to business. Fast forward nine years later and he now owns and operates his own dealership partnered with his brother-in-law. It was originally his brotherin-law‘s idea to start Exotic Motorsports and he was on board. “We knew there was a need for an exotic/performance car based dealership in Oklahoma City and we trusted God and went through with it”, said Eliud. They have sold over 250 vehicles to 30 different states and 2 countries since their opening in the summer of 2018.
The Oklahoma City Young Professionals is a group of young professionals who are seeking to gain better insight in connecting with their peers, developing their skills, and most importantly, positively impacting their community around them. Members can participate in chamber programs and events to build their business network, as well as opportunities to establish and grow relationships with elected community leaders. “We offer our members a wide variety of learning opportunities to help them enhance their business knowledge and personal skills, staying aware and informed on hot topics and business trends,” OKCYP leaders said. “We strive to make a difference in our community. Not just by helping young professionals but by also connecting with the community through various volunteer and charity events.” To learn more and to apply for membership, visit okcyp.com/contact-us/.
From Page 7 Mehta is one of the four handpicked American Academy of Healthcare Executives’ nationally acclaimed Ophthalmic Practice Administrators Leadership Program Fellow. She is the VP of membership for United Nations Association-OKC and a board member for Suited for Success. She also serves on the University of Oklahoma MHA Alumni Advisory Board. She is a United Nations-USA Emerging Leaders fellow and is a fellow for the highly prestigious New Leaders Council. Mehta is a Leadership Oklahoma City—Class XV fellow.For three consecutive years, Mehta has been selected from many global applicants to serve as a Youth Mentor for the United Nations Youth Assembly at UN headquarters, NYC. Mehta is an Oklahoma Human Rights Awardee by the Oklahoma Universal Human Rights Alliance. She is the Oklahoma City Young Professionals Horizon Award Winner (2019).
States, with issues ranging from infrastructure, environment, healthcare, defense, tech, and many others. She also specializes in Congressional election predictions and analysis. She is a proud alumnus of Oklahoma City University’s political science department. When she’s not at work, you can find her serving as the mentorship and alumni chairman for New Leaders Council Oklahoma, meeting with friends over coffee, practicing yoga, playing piano or spending time with her family and her three rescue chihuahuas.
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Clint Taylor, David Daugherty, Wayne Ranney, Steve Brooks and Joel Alberts during a fall meeting of the Men’s Dinner Club. The speaker was Wayne Ranney, who talked about “A Journey To Antarctica.” He is the recipient of the 2018 American Association of Petroleum Geologists Geosciences in the Media Award and has received other national and regional honors for his writing, lectures, blog postings, and exceptional guiding.
Men’s Dinner Club meets
Above: Page Dobson, Wayne Ranney (speaker), Gov. Mary Fallin, Wade Christensen, Guy and Judy Liebmann and Leonard Sullivan. At left: -Joe Fallin and Men’s Dinner Club President Mark Hanstein.
BOND From Page 7 to renovate restrooms and replace deteriorating furniture. It would also create and complete multiple district athletic projects, as
well as to purchase band and athletic uniforms. With this bond issue, Rhodes said Putnam City would work to repair structural damage to buildings, parking lots and sidewalks and add a performing arts center to The Cen-
tennial Center. It would also provide needed busses and transportation safety equipment. For more information, including improvements to specific school buildings, visit w w w. p u t n a m c i t y schools.org and click on the 2020 bond logo.
Lyric Theatre
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‘Having Our Say’ kicks off 2020 theatre season Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s 2020 season includes an eclectic mix of shows featuring stories of hope, love and family, Native peoples and reunions. The season features three productions at the intimate Lyric at the Plaza, 1725 NW 16 St., – “Having Our Say” (Feb. 19-March 8), the world-premiere “Distant Thunder” (March 25-April 11), and “Head Over Heels” (Sept. 23-Oct. 11) – and three productions at the grand Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave., – Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” (June 2328), “Grease” (July 712) and “Kinky Boots” (July 21-26). Starting Lyric’s 2020 season is “Having Our Say,” a joyful production celebrating the true story of a century with 103year-old Sadie and 101-year-old Bessie, famously known as the Delany sisters. From the old Jim Crow South, to renaissance Harlem, and ultimately as a professional teacher and a dentist, respectively – their stories weave a rich American tapestry of lives lived triumphantly. While making dinner (live, on stage)
these two African American sisters tell us of the last century as they lived it – with true stories that touch the soul and your funny bone – filled with humor, faith, love and family. Written by Emily Mann (adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany, A. Elizabeth Delany and Amy Hill Hearth), “Having Our Say” will be directed by Monique Midgett. The production stars two great American actresses, Terry Burrell and Julia Lema. Burrell’s Broadway credits include “Dreamgirls,” “Thor-
oughly Modern Millie” and “Swinging on a Star.” Lema’s Broadway appearances include “Guys and Dolls,” “Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music” and “Honky Tonk Nights.” In late March, Lyric will present the world premiere Native American musical “Distant Thunder,” written by a motherson team based on their own family journal. Darrell Waters, a
(Hector), Spencer Battiest (Tonto), Xander Chanucey (Jim Running Crow), Chelsea Zeno (Shareen), April
successful young attorney, returns to his childhood home in Montana to broker a deal that can benefit his tribe, the impoverished Blackfeet Nation. He soon faces his reclusive father about their painful past and grapples with the paradigm of what it means to be Native American in the United States. Cultures collide and unite
Little Eagle (Grandma Jingle Dress), Carolyn Dunn (Roberta), Katie McCollum (Aiyana) and Johnlee Lookingglass (Sheriff Running Buck). In June, Lyric heads downtown for its Summer at the Civic starting with the family-favorite Roald Dahl’s “Matilda,” based on one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. The inspiring story of an extraordinary little girl who, gifted with a vivid imagination and a sharp wit, dares to prove that you can change your destiny despite all odds. While surviving a tumultuous life with her unscrupulous parents and tyrannical headmistress, Matilda discovers a secret that will liberate her fellow students. Packed with high-energy dance and songs, this Tony Award-winning musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life while becoming the greatest little hero. Written by Dennis Kelly, based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and will be directed by Lyric’s
through music, dance, stories and faith as we witness the dawning of a “Distant Thunder.” The book is written by Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Shaun Taylor-Corbett. “Distant Thunder” features music and lyrics by Chris Wiseman and Shaun Taylor-Corbett, with additional music and lyrics from Robert Lindsey-Nassif and Michael Moricz. The production will be directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Starring in the production are Shaun Taylor-Corbett (Darrell), Ryan Duncan
Ortiz (Betty Still Smoking), Brent Florendo (Old Man), Jeff Barehand (White Feather), Matoaka
Associate Artistic Director Ashley Wells. Amy Reynolds Reed will choreograph and Brian Hamilton will serve as music director. Up next at the Civic Center, Lyric invites audience members to hand-jive the night away with the
hit musical “Grease” in an all-new production. A secret summer romance between the new girl in town and the school’s coolest cat finds its way into Rydell High’s school year. These were “the good times” where hula-hoops, bouffants and hot rods were all the rage and rock ‘n’ roll was king. “Grease” will feature all of the unforgettable songs from both
the stage production and the movie, including “You’re the One that I want,” “Grease is the Word,” “Summer Nights” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” With book, music and lyrics by Jim
Jacobs and Warren Casey, the production will be directed by Lyric’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “Grease” will be choreographed by Vince Sandoval and feature music direction by Eric Grigg. Patrons are encouraged to dress up for an on-stage costume contest and class reunions will be recognized at each performance.
lous drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your world. “Kinky Boots” was written by Harvey Fierstein with music and lyrics by Cyndi
The summer season culminates with the spectacular Tony Award-winning Best Musical “Kinky
Lauper, based on the Miramax motion picture “Kinky Boots” written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. The production will be directed by Wells, feature choreography from Hui Cha Poos and music direction by Jan McDaniel. The season returns to the Plaza Theatre in the fall for “Head Over Heels,” a new pop musical mash-up of royalty and renegades. Featuring direction from Baron, this gender-bending
Boots.” Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. While trying to save the family business, he finds inspiration from Lola, a fabu-
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Sister Cities OKC
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The Board of Directors of Sister Cities OKC includes, from left, Cheryl Clements, Aldwyn Sappleton, Russ Tallchief, Mucki Wright, Carol Sander, Judy Austin, Young Chappell, Jonna Kirschner, Mary Blakenship Pointer, Chris Morriss, Deanna Bradley, Vicki Gourley and Marion Paden.
Sister Cities hosts OK Consular Corps
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Honorary Consulate of France Grant Moak, Honorary Royal Norwegian Consulate Jon Stuart, Ruth LeBron, Honorary Consulate of Republic of Korea Dennis Dunham, Lou Kerr, Honorary Consulate of Switzerland Rico Buchli, and Honorary Consulate (Ret) Boliva Rafael Elias.
The Board of directors and members of Sister Cities International OKC hosted a reception for the Oklahoma Consular Corps at the Harn Homestead. Above are the Honorary Consular Corps, Rafaael Elias, Chuck Wiggin, Grant Moak, Chris Morris, Dr. Amalia Miranda, Rico Buchli, Dennis Dunham and Jon Stuart.
LYRIC From Page B1 Elizabethan romp follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction, only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. The laughout-loud adventure of dramatic irony and comical courtship is told through verse set to the iconic pop music of the 1980s all-female rock band, The Go-Gos. Additionally, Lyric will produce two season add-on shows – the children’s favorite “The Cat in the Hat” (Jan. 23-Feb. 9) and the holiday classic “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol” (Nov. 27-Dec. 24), both at the Plaza Theatre. Following the highly successful productions of “James and the Giant Peach,” “Junie B. Jones-The Musical” and “Curious George: The Golden Meatball,” part of Lyric’s Theatre for Young Audiences Series, “The Cat in the Hat” comes to life in a wild ride of physical comedy. Sally and her brother are stuck home in the rain when a Cat comes knocking at the windowpane. But the Cat has brought friends, Thing One and Thing Two, who make messes and problems and oh, what to do?! Mischief and mayhem and laughter galore, bring the kids – they’ll clamor for more! The co-production with Adventure Theatre MTC is based on the book by Dr. Seuss and will be directed and choreographed by Adam Immerwahr and staged by associate director Matthew Sipress. The production will star Eli Bradley (Boy), Kalyn Glover
(Sally), Josiah Brooks (Cat), Lexi Windsor (Fish), Katelyn Curtin (Thing 1) and Kaleb Michael Bruza (Thing 2). Closing the year, Oklahoma’s favorite holiday tradition, “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol,” returns for its 10th year – opening the day after Thanksgiving. In Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, three magical ghosts whisk the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge away on an unforgettable adventure of transformation and redemption. Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, The Fezziwigs and a host of unforgettable characters spring to life in Lyric’s spectacular production sparking the holiday spirit in audiences of all ages. Directed by Baron, the show will feature choreography from Wells. Hamilton will serve as music director with lighting design by Westin Wilkerson, set design by Kimberly Powers and costume design by Jeffrey Meek. Brad Poarch will serve as sound designer for the production, with props designed by Courtney Strong. Season tickets are available for all six mainstage productions starting at just $235 per person. For more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org or call Lyric’s box office at (405) 5249312.
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Tickets on Sale for Chefs’ Feast 2020 Say hello to Farewell Angelina Tickets are on sale for the 33rd annual Chefs' Feast, presented by SONIC Drive-In. All proceeds from the evening gala benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food for Kids Programs. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. on March 26 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Attendees will be entertained by live music, from The Collective Band, while dining on delicious food from a wide range of Oklahoma chefs and restaurants. Guests can also participate in a silent auction and raffle. New this year to Chefs’ Feast is the VIP Room, presented by Express Employment Professionals. Guests who purchase tickets for the VIP Room will have access to exclusive chefs, signature cocktails and more. Individual tickets, VIP tickets and tables can be purchased at chefsfeast.org. In Oklahoma, one in four children live with food insecurity every day. Last school year, the Regional Food Bank provided more than 2.8 million meals to 42,000 chronically hungry children through the Food for Kids Programs. Children like Tamzen, who receives food through the Backpack Program. "Usually I can't go to sleep if I'm hungry," Tamzen said. "If I didn’t have the back pack, I wouldn't have anything to snack on...It helps a lot." Chefs’ Feast 2020 is presented by SONIC
Drive-In. Other sponsors include APMEX.com, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Commerce Bank, Dell EMC, Devon Energy, Express Employment Professionals, Just Kids Pediatrics, Locke Supply Co., Lopez Foods, Riverwind Casino and U.S. Foods. If you have an item you would like to donate to the silent auction, contact Jackie Dobson at (405)600-3193 or jdobson@rfbo.org. Confirmed chefs include: Chef Kurt Fleischfresser and David Henry of The Hutch on Avondale. Chef Joshua Valentine of Live Grass. Chef Jeffery Holloway of Boulevard Steak House / Kitchen 501. Chef Soreeta Hines of The Brown Cow Bakery.
Chef Linda Lee of Farmstead Café. Chef Rob Ferris of Gage's Steakhouse. Chef Don Thiery of Guckenheimer Café. Chef Michael Paske of The Hamilton. Chef Andrea Koester of Holey Rollers / Red Rooster. Chef Kevin Lee of The Jones Assembly. Chef Jenn Snow of Junebug Catering. Chef Kamala Gamble of Kam’s Kookery & Gilliford Garden. Chef Larry McNeal of McNeal’s Catering Chef Rob Ferris of OKC Zoo. Chef Adam Carleton of Platt College. Chef Jeff Havern of Primo’s Italian. Becky Campbell of the Regional Food. Bank's Hope's Kitchen Chef Krysten Adams of SONIC Drive-In Culinary Innovations. Heather Brehm of Wicked Hangry.
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their dreams in Nashville. Each deeply respected and admired one another while they were building successful solo careers, touring and recording with top artists and writing songs for some of Country Music's biggest hitmakers. When they heard the undeniable magic of their voices together for the first time, they couldn't wait to take
their show on the road. Don’t be fooled by their “country” roots as you’re sure to hear a little bluegrass, classical, pop and rock mixed into this funfilled event. Performing at the Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets at tickets.occc.edu/.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 17, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PG-2019-935 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE/ ) GUARDIANSHIP/ADOPTION of ) Landon Mills ) ORDER APPROVING NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOW, on this ___ day of January, 2020, the Court having conducted a judicial inquiry on the application of Katrina
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So ordered this 7 day of January, 2020.
The Court makes the following findings:
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The Court conducted a judicial inquiry into the sufficiency of plaintiff’s search to determine the names and whereabouts of the defendants who were served herein by publication, and based on the evidence adduced the Court finds that plaintiff has exercised due diligence and has conducted a meaningful search of all reasonably available sources at hand. The Court approves the publication service given herein as meeting both statutory requirements and the minimum standards of state and federal due process.
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 17, 2020)
So ordered this 7 day of January, 2020.
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The Court makes the following findings:
NOW, on this 7 day of January, 2020, the Court having conducted a judicial inquiry on the application of Clarissa Kennedy and Sonya Watson to serve notice by publication in the abovestyled matter to the following necessary party: In re the guardianship of the above children.
The Court conducted a judicial inquiry into the sufficiency of plaintiff’s search to determine the names and whereabouts of the defendants who were served herein by publication, and based on the evidence adduced the Court finds that plaintiff has exercised due diligence and has conducted a meaningful search of all reasonably available sources at hand. The Court approves the publication service given herein as meeting both statutory requirements and the minimum standards of state and federal due process.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Jayla Loya, Jaden Loya, Isabella Barrett, Jacob Barrett, Matthew Barrett, minors
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Monica G. Miller has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Jayla Loya, Jaden Loya, Isabella Barrett, Jacob Barrett, Matthew Barrett, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Welch Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 5 day of February 2020, at 9 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 7 day of January, 2020. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Bill Young, Deputy
PROBATE (First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 17, 2020; Friday, January 24, 2020)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PB-2017-1401 JUDGE ALLEN WELCH IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ) SUE MARIE WARD ) COMBINED ORDER AND NOTICE FOR HEARING OF PETITION, AS AMENDED, FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY, ADMISSION OF WILL TO PROBATE, AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the estate of Sue Marie Ward, deceased, that on the 6 day of January, 2020, Robert Michael Ward filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County his Petition, as amended, asking for letters testamentary be issued, his appointment as executor, and for a judicial determination of heirs of said decedent. The Petition, as amended, will be heard in the District Courtroom, Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear, be heard and contest the same. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Petition, as amended be and set for hearing on the 27 day of January, 2020 at 9 o’clock a.m. before the Honorable Allen Welch Judge of the District Court, in the District Courtroom of the Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice be given as required by law and that copy of this Order be mailed to all heirs at law of the deceased.
ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/unknown signature Deputy (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 17, 2020; Friday, January 24, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2020-13 In the Matter of the Estate of Daniel Bennett Quinn, Deceased.
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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF INTESTATE ESTATE, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP Pursuant to an Order of said Court made on the 8 day of January, 2020, notice is hereby given that the 29 day of January, 2020, at 9 o’clock a.m., of said day and has been appointed as the time for hearing Petition for Probate of Intestate Estate, Appointment of Personal Representative and Determination of Heirship, which is scheduled to occur in the Courthouse of Judge Coleman, Oklahoma County Courthouse in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in said County and State, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same. Respectfully submitted. KENDRA COLEMAN Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy
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Rite of Passage: Grins and growth By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger If you have read only a few of my articles, you already know that humor is important to me. I had the privilege of growing up with a mom who said and did funny things. Even though she has been with the Lord a long time, people still talk to me about her humor. Humor has a way of leveling the rough spots on the road of life, and laughter is an amazing gift from God. It helps you cope with both sadness and with daily life. Have you ever felt angry, and then someone said something to make you laugh? Even though you were upset, the laughter made your heart feel lighter. It’s always great to have a cheerful heart and laugh with family and friends. I do everything I can to make my 9month-old grandson, River the Peacemaker, laugh. I make weird sounds and faces, blow on his belly and try other things I will never put in print. When his pudgy face breaks into a smile and he begins to cackle, joy floods my heart. So my goal for 2020 is to laugh more. Laughter, along with the prayers of the saints, is what got me through 2019 when I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Praise God, I have been declared cancer-free. So here is my list of New Year’s resolutions for 2020. Learn more about how to find the humor when life takes an unexpected turn. Sara was 90 years old when she found herself pregnant, and
she laughed. “So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, ‘After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I now have this pleasure?’” (Gen. 18:12). So if you are at the dollar store and see a 90-yearold lady trying to read the small print on a boxed pregnancy test, just yell out “Sarah!” I want to read more this year. The best way for me to do that is to put subtitles on my TV (Sometimes I wish pastors’ sermons would come with subtitles). Did you know the Bible gives us instructions on how to read God’s Word? Read, understand, obey, be blessed! “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near” (Rev. 1:3). I want to help all my friends gain 10 pounds; it will make me look skinnier. Did you know the best place to go on a diet is the paint store? You can get thinner there. But I have another list of New Year’s resolutions, too (my wife still hasn’t told me what my real resolutions are): 1. Stop making lists. B. Be more consistent. 7. Learn to count. But the following verse may be the greatest resolution of all: “Being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, Who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the Kingdom of Light” (Col. 1:11-12).
If you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes a day, you burn anywhere between 10 and 40 calories. If you can laugh for 12 hours, you will burn off a pound. Laughter also increases your body’s defense system, and if your children are in school, laughter will improve their grades. See what laughter does? It makes you skinnier and smarter. Did you hear about the man who stole a calendar on New Year’s Eve? He got 12 months! If you are laughing at the last joke, you have lost about three calories. “A cheerful heart is good medicine” (Prov. 17:22a). In this new year, choose one thing you want to change or improve on. The Swahilis have a saying, “Slowly, slowly grows the elephant,” which you can apply to the way you want to grow this year. If you have never had a quiet time, don’t start out the year by saying, “I’m going to read the Bible for an hour a day.” When people have this as their goal, they don’t usually last long. How about reading just one verse a day, and see where that takes you? Ask some close friends to help you pick your one thing to work on this year. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up” (Eccl. 4:9-10). Happy New Year, my friends! I believe God wants to put a little more laughter in your heart this year — and that’s a resolution everyone should be able to keep.
January 17 Robbie Barritt Cathy Blevins Garrett Hondronastas Joshalynn Lumpkin Joshua Lumpkin Robin Pannell Jane Webb Tony Zahn January 18 Marilyn Bayleat Nolen Blackburn Jennifer Blauser Alfred Jackson, Jr. Andy McNew Diana Robles Diana Scroggins Cheryl Smith January 19 Ashley Bogard Amy Brooks Cindy Duckworth Susan Gumerson Thomas Hart Randy Hook Paula Love Ryan McCord Larry Shaw
January 20 Monty Adams Clay Collins Preston Corp Ellen Hughes Ann Payne Larry Williamson January 21 Turner Allen Michelle Baird Donna Blackstock Shannon Dennis Farrell Jackson Jacey J.J. Jedlicka January 22 Jana Baccus Randy Brewer John Gardosik Vanessa Gorrell Jeni Robison January 23 Fred Erdman Larry Malloy Barry Mashburn Annie Portman Jeary Seikel Stephanie Watts
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