President’s Ball
P.E.O. Margaret Ringwald and Pam Lane take a minute for lunch before they help present the “Our FoundersFabulously Fashionable” program during the P.E.O. Founders’ Day celebration. Page B2
Nick and Suzan Harroz attend the 2019 President’s Ball at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The event welcomed new President Ramsey Drake. Pages B1 & B6.
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Tickled Pink
Ballet Ball to celebrate success, honor Rainbolt Get ready for the fundraising event of the season, the Ballet Ball, benefitting Oklahoma City Ballet. This year’s theme is “Tickled Pink,” which reflects how the ballet feels about its recent growth, its new building and a wildly successful season. Join the fun on April 6, 6:30 p.m. to midnight, and celebrate success and raise money for the ballet’s critical community outreach programs that touch the lives of over 5,000 Oklahomans each year. The Bricktown Events Center will be a blushing celebration of its expanding outreach programs and beautiful productions. Enjoy cocktails, a seated dinner, live auction, dancing, plus a very special per-
Two vie for Village city council seat By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Residents of The Village will elect a new city council member for Ward 3 on April 2. Contenders for the post are Jane Lowther and Adam Graham. Lowther, 67, is a lifelong resident of The Village who is a product of the Oklahoma City public school system; she attended Andrew Johnson Elementary School and graduated from the original John Marshall High School. Lowther retired after 30-plus years teaching in the Oklahoma City school system. Graham, 26, is the managing partner of 46 Creative, an Oklahoma City-based marketing and public relations firm; he also is working as an administrative assistant at the State Capitol during this year’s legislative session, which adjourns in late May. Graham said he moved to The Village four years ago.
For a list of polling places, see Page 3.
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Event chairs Becky Johnson and Cindi Shelby are pictured in front of the Turning Pointe Campaign Donor Wall at Oklahoma City Ballet.
formance by Oklahoma City Ballet dancers. Event chairs Cindi Shelby and Becky Johnson are “Tickled Pink” to honor longtime Ballet supporter
and friend, Gene Rainbolt this year. Tickets to the event of the season benefitting its community engagement and outreach programs can be found on the website
or by calling Matt Wade at 208-8836. Visit www.okcballet. org/special-events/ballet-ball/ballet-ball2019/ for tickets and sponsorship information.
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Nichols Hills approves major contracts for streets, sewer lines By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Two major infrastructure contracts totaling $1.59 million for improvements to Nichols Hills streets and sanitary sewer lines have been approved by the City
Council. CGL of Edmond was awarded a $1,353,000 street improvements contract. The project includes new asphalt pavement in the 6500, 6700 and 6800 blocks of West Grand Boulevard, Public Works Director
Randy Lawrence said. Street lights in the 6700 and 6800 blocks of West Grand were removed in preparation for the construction project. The intersection of 1200 Sherwood Lane and 6500 West Grand Boulevard is to
From DJ to Fleetwood Mac to survivor: One woman’s journey By Mark Buetler Special to OKC FRIDAY Lizz Caywood lived a charmed life growing up in Oklahoma City. She had just been out of high school a few years when she landed a job as Oklahoma City’s first female disc jockey. “I always loved music, and a friend of mine called and said they were opening a new nightclub,” she said. “They needed a DJ and he See CAYWOOD, Page 11
be paved in concrete. Plans indicate the work also includes removal of 1,163 linear feet of reinforced concrete sewer line and installation of 2,072 linear feet of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) corrosion-resistant storm sewer
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pipe. The City Council extended a $237,658 contract to Urban Contractors of Oklahoma City for a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. See NHILLS, Page 3
Cat of the Week This is Coco Chanel, not your average fashion forward kitty. She is a 4year-old domestic short-hair who loves playing in the sink, scouring rooftops and snuggling with her mom. She also loves playing with her doggo sisters Luci and Lexi, and outside with the neighbor cats. Coco’s favorite treats include popcorn and fried chicken. Her owners are Courtney, Doug, LaDonna and Carson Savage. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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Ervin Yen honored by American Medical Association By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Former state Sen. Ervin Yen of Nichols Hills received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service from the American Medical Association (AMA). A practicing anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City for more than three decades, Yen was selected for the AMA’s top govern-
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ment service award for his dedication to
improving public health, including efforts to prevent texting-while-driving and to encourage childhood vaccinations. Yen, 64, was the first physician to serve in the state Senate in 40 years and was the only medical doctor serving in the Senate. In his first year in the Legislature, Yen introduced a measure
to prohibit texting while driving. “When his legislation was not voted out of committee, he defied party leadership and sought to attach it to other legislation. The amendment passed, and today is saving lives,” the AMA related in its award. “In his short time in office, Dr. Yen stood up for what was right and would make Oklahomans healthier— even when the political costs were extreme for him,” said AMA Board Chairman Jack Resneck, Jr. Dr. Yen filed legislation to repeal the state’s personal exemption to vaccines law. Though his position on vaccines eventually contributed to
his election defeat, Yen remained steadfast in his dedication to public health policy. Yen “was responsible for myriad initiatives that raised awareness and improved public health,” the AMA reported. “He stood up for increased health funding, pushed for opioids reform, championed an in-crease in the state tobacco tax,” and authored a law to bar minors from tanning booths to lessen the risk of skin cancer. Yen was elected to the Oklahoma Legislature in 2014 to represent Senate District 40, which comprises parts of Nichols Hills, The Village, Oklahoma City, Warr Acres, Belle Isle and
Brookhaven. His bid for a second term was dashed last year when he was defeated in the Republican primary. He was born in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1954, but his parents moved to the U.S. soon after, and the family settled in the Oklahoma City area in 1959. Yen was graduated from Putnam City High School, received a bachelor’s degree in zoology from the University of Oklahoma, and is a graduate of the OU Medical School. In addition to his AMA honor, Yen received the “Friend of Medicine” award from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association.
Local women band together to build Habitat for Humanity home Approximately 40 ladies, including Honorary Chair Elizabeth Wilson and more than a dozen Oklahoma City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club members volunteered at Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity’s 18th annual Women Build kickoff event at COHFH’s headquarters in Oklahoma City. The women worked alongside Habitat homebuyer and single mother Ariel Beasley building the frame for her new home, which will be located in the Johnson Farms addition near Southwest 44th and Mustang Rd. in Mustang. “We had a great turnout and have amazing momentum going into the next eight weeks of construction on this home build for Ariel and her son,” said Wilson. Beasley, who experienced homelessness at one time, hit rock bottom when she realized she would lose custody of her son. Through hard work, faith and the support of dedicated mentors at ReMerge Oklahoma, she turned her life
around. Today Beasley works in HR at a local energy company and serves as a mentor to other women in the program. “You can help us continue to shine a light on the housing challenges women face right here in our community by signing up to volunteer one Saturday on the Women Build or making a monetary donation towards this specific cause,” said Ann Felton Gilliland, Central Oklahoma Habitat CEO & Chairman. So far, Women Build supporters have raised one-third of the $90,000 goal, the cost of a new Habitat home. All funds raised support COHFH’s mission to build strength, stability, and independence through affordable housing. Each Habitat partner family makes zero-interest monthly payments on their mortgage until the home is paid off. To sign up to volunteer or make a donation, visit cohfh.org or call 232-4828. Toby Walker, Cindy Hollingsworth Barnard, Elizabeth Wilson, Ann Felton Gilliland, Ariel Beasley, Darlene Parman, Anne Grayand Misti Aduddellunited for the 18th annual Women Build kickoff event at Central Oklahoma Habitat’s headquarters in Oklahoma City.
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OKC FRIDAY in Madrid Terry Neese and Mary Jane Calvey take OKC FRIDAY on a trip to Madrid and M’Hamid, Morocco to dedicate a Rotary project which provides a water distribution system to the desert community of M’Hamid. Along with fellow Rotarians from Spain, they traveled to the Canary Islands, Zagora and Fez. The project was funded by over 20 clubs and Rotary Districts from three continents. The two are outside a historic Royal palace in Madrid.
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According to Lawrence, the primary location of the sewer line reconstruction is along the 7200 block of Nichols Road. “There will be just under 1,100 linear feet of 8-inch to 12inch pipe bursting,
and 490 linear feet 10inch to 12-inch pipe bursting,” plus several manhole reconstructions and grade adjustments in various locations, Lawrence said.Pipe bursting is a method for replacing an underground line by using a pneumatic bursting head and cable that pulls new pipe through existing,
buried pipe, Lawrence said. The pneumatic head splits or breaks the existing pipe as it hammers its way through the line, pulling new HDPE pipe through and replacing the existing sewer line, he explained. Pipe bursting avoids having to dig trenches. “The only
THE VILLAGE From Page 1
The winner in Ward 3 will succeed Stan Alexander, 85, a retired insurance agent who has held the Ward 3 post on four separate occasions for a total of almost 34 years. Alexander was appointed to serve the year remaining on the Ward 3 term of then-Councilman Hutch Hibbard, who resigned on April 2, 2018, after taking a new job in Dallas, Texas. City Council candidates in The Village must live in the ward they seek to represent, but are elected at-large. All 6,342 registered, qualified voters of the community are eligible to vote in the election next Tuesday. Incumbent Ward 1 Councilman David Bennett filed unopposed for another term, and George Colbert filed unopposed for the Ward 2 seat. Bennett, 65, has served six consecutive terms on the City Council; he was first elected in 2007. He retired after 30 years in the Army
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Reserve and teaches college-level business courses. Colbert, 42, has been active in civic affairs. He served on the citizens review committee for Tax Increment Finance District 4, and on the municipal parks steering committee arising from the $10.38 million capital improvements bond issue last year. Colbert will replace C. Scott “Bubba” Symes, who is stepping down after 16 years as the Ward 2 councilman. All three newly elected council members will take office on May 6. The Village City Council members serve two-year terms and receive $25 per month in compensation.
Where to vote in The Village April 2 election Polls will be open for 12 hours at five locations April 2 for the Ward 3 city council election in The Village. The voting locations will be: • Precinct 102: Christ The King Catholic Church atrium, 8005 Dorset Dr. • Precinct 103: Britton Road Church of Christ, 2520 W. Britton Rd. • Precinct 104: Northside YMCA, 10000 N. Pennsylvania Ave. • Precinct 105: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 10100 Ridgeview Dr. • Precinct 106: Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Hefner Rd. The polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
excavation is at the service to tie it to the new mainline, and at the entrance and exit ends,” Lawrence said. Both capital improvement contracts will be financed with proceeds from the sale of bonds previously approved by Nichols Hills voters.
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Sports Weekly BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Panthers hold off PC West Leading by three runs through six innings, the PC North baseball team held off a PC West rally in the top of the seventh inning to secure a 4-3 win over the Patriots last Monday. Dalton Tarrant went 2-for-4 with a double and drove in a run to lead the Panthers (5-6) at the plate. Mason Pierce belted a single and scored twice, while Cole Harrison had an RBI single and Devin
Ely scored another run. Pitcher Matt Gamblin recorded seven strikeouts and allowed just a run on four hits in six innings for the win. Pierce allowed two runs and struck out one in one inning to pick up the save. PC North is set to visit Norman this Saturday with the first pitch at noon. ANTLERS SHUT OUT MOORE Capitalizing on six Moore errors, Deer Creek jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 6-0 win
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against Moore last Monday. Brenden Fitzhugh went 2-for-3 and drove in a pair of runs, while Bryce Logan added a two singles to lead the Antlers (6-2). Ethan Boyer also chipped in a hit and scored twice. Pitcher Max Huffling struck out a season-best 11 Lion batters and allowed just three hits over five innings to earn the victory. This weekend, Deer Creek is scheduled to compete at a tournament in Broken Arrow. OCA TOO MUCH FOR CYCLONES Hampered by seven errors, Casady suffered 10-0 loss to Oklahoma Christian Academy on Monday. Payton Leonard and Tucker Jacobsen accounted for the only Cyclone hits, while Leonard belted a double. Pitcher Jackson Kennedy allowed three runs on one hit and struck out two in two innings to take the loss. The Cyclones (2-3) open Southwest Preparatory Confer-
ence play at Fort Worth-Country Day on Friday and DallasGreenhill on Saturday. SW COVENANT TOPS KNIGHTS Down by three runs after five innings, Crossings Christian rallied for two runs in the top of the sixth but came up short in a 6-5 loss to Southwest Covenant on Monday. Jonah Mahen went 2-for-4 with a triple and scored twice, while Cole McMurphy had two hits with a triple and drove in a run for the Knights (86). Tucker Dlugonski also added a double and allowed six runs on six hits and struck out three in six innings for the loss. CHA RALLIES PAST ROCKETS Mount St. Mary opened the game with two runs but committed four errors en route to a 6-3 loss last Monday at Christian Heritage Academy. The Rockets (4-6) managed just three hits in the game by Tucker Resolute, Jacob Loflin and
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PC North pitcher Matt Gamblin throws a pitch toward home plate during last Monday’s baseball game against PC West. Gamblin allowed just a run and struck out seven to earn the win.
Ethan Talbot. Garrett Bocock and Conner Hooper also scored runs for The Mount. Loflin also took the pitching loss, allowing six runs on three hits and striking out three in two innings. The Rockets visit Bethany this Friday at 5 p.m. and hosts Riverside Indian School on Saturday at noon. IRISH FALL TO LA JUNTA IN TOURNEY An early lead disap-
peared quickly for McGuinness in a 14-3 loss to La Junta (Ariz.) in finale of a spring break tournament in Arizona. Cole Reselar and Will Hoch paced the Irish (4-7) with two hits each and Hoch drove in a run. Tyler Gunter also scored twice to go along with a single. Pitcher Sam Bass got roughed up for six runs on five hits but recorded five strikeouts over 2-2/3 innings for the loss.
GOLF ROUNDUP
Irish win title at Newcastle With all five players in the top 20, the McGuinness boys golf team won the Newcastle Invitational last Monday. PC North finished a couple spots back in fourth. The Panthers’ Grant Murphey carded a 78 at Hidden Trails Country Club in OKC to finish second. McGuinness’ Cole Bordell finished two shots back at 79 to finish third and lead the Irish. Brooks Coats fired an 81 and Carson Iven was a stroke back to finish sixth and seventh, respectively. Matt Popielec shot 85 to finish 12th and Ethan Dawson scored 88 to take 15th place. PC North’s Jaxson Northcutt took sixth. The Panthers compete in the
Deer Creek Invitational this Monday at Rose Creek, while the Irish play Wednesday in the Mustang Invitational at Lincoln West. KNIGHTS 2ND AT SKIATOOK Keyed by an individual silver medalist, the Crossings Christian boys finished second at the Skiatook Invitational. Craig Sanders fired a 75 at Mohawk Park Golf Club in Tulsa to finished second. Five other Knights finished in the top 20, led by Reese Atkins with an 82. Graeme McElroy scored an 84, followed by Hunter Spielman at 85, Boone Howeth at 88 and Boston Harris at 89. The Knights compete at the Carl Albert Invitational this Monday at John Conrad. Story continued at ww.okcfriday.com.
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TRACK ROUNDUP
TENNIS ROUNDUP
Knights net 2nd place at Pauls Valley Keyed by a singles and two doubles titles, both Crossings Christian tennis teams finished second at the Pauls Valley Invitational last week at OKC Tennis Center. Hunter Demunbrun won the Knights only individual title at No. 2 singles. The No. 2 doubles team of Jacob Clinkenbeard and Rhett Gibbs joined the girls No. 1 doubles team of Apen Minihan and Ciarra Rose in winning titles. Megan Szymanski earned a silver medal at No. 2 singles, as did David Haley in No. 1 singles and the No. 2 doubles team of Jenna Curry and Olivia Keyser. Graham Clark and Parker Dillon finished third in No. 1 doubles, while Anna Murphy claimed fourth in No. 1 singles.
IRISH GIRLS 2ND AT PONCA CITY The McGuinness girls picked up titles in two divisions on the way to a second-place finish at the Ponca City Invitational. Sarah Miller earned a No. 2 singles championship, while Peyton McCuan and Hailey Shanahan won the No. 2 doubles title. Hailey Harris and Katherine Hill took third at No. 1 doubles, and Connor Donovan finished fifth at No. 1 singles. The Irish boys placed fifth at Ponca City, behind a silver medal by James Fritts at No. 1 singles, while the No. 2 doubles team of Braeden Buchanan and Ryan Schwartz finished third. Colton Gilpin and Adam Wheeler also were seventh in No. 1 doubles. ANTLER GIRLS 3RD AT DC INVITE The Deer Creek girls finished third and the boys were
fifth at the Deer Creek Invitational. Marissa Teter finished second at No. 2 singles to lead the Antlers. Addison Miller took third at No. 1 singles, as did Chloe Hill and Emma Turner at No. 2 doubles. Macy Cooks and Kacie aWaswo finished fourth at No. 1 doubles. The Antler boys got a runner-up finish from Cooper Thomas at No. 2 singles and a third-place effort from Kyler Melton at No. 1 singles. Tyler Doh and Matthew Ivester teamed up to finish sixth in No. 1 doubles, while Carson Hancock and Layne Rollins took eighth in No. 2 doubles. CHARGER BOYS 3RD AT UNION Heritage Hall finished third at the Tulsa Union tournament. Harris Zeiders earned a gold medal at No. 2 singles, and Will Kaiser was runner-up at No. 1 singles. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
SOCCER ROUNDUP
Antlers host Deer Creek Festival After enjoying a week of spring break, Fridayland soccer teams resume their seasons this week as a couple compete in tournaments and the rest open district play. Both Deer Creek squads are poised to host the Deer Creek Festival this Friday and Saturday, with Fridayland rival McGuinness also in the field. The McGuinness boys open the tournament at 9 a.m. Friday against Norman followed by the girls against the Tigers at 10:30 a.m.
The Antlers and Irish face off against each other at noon and 1:30 p.m., while Deer Creek ends the day against Norman at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s action kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with third- and fifthplace girls games, and noon with boys’ thirdand fifth-place games. The girls’ championship game is set for 1:30 p.m. and the boys follow at 3 p.m. Both Harding Charter Prep squads and the PC North girls are set to compete at a tournament in Newcastle this weekend.
The PC North boys open district place this Tuesday at U.S. Grant at 8 p.m. following the girls match at 6 p.m. Heritage Hall hosts Duncan this Tuesday starting at 5:30 p.m. to kick off its district schedule. Both Mount St. Mary squads, meanwhile, visit OCS this Monday at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., while the Crossings Christian girls visit Southeast on Monday at 5 p.m. and host Alva on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The John Marshall boys hosted Harding Prep on Thursday.
HCP’s Veal earns gold medal at Boomtown Relays in Texas While many of their fellow athletes took off for spring break, the Harding Charter Prep boys track team ventured out of state to compete at the 47th Annual Boomtown Relays in Burkburnett, Texas. Nathan Veal earned a gold medal in the 800 meters with a winning time of 2 minutes, 7.30 seconds, and took silver in the 1600 meters to lead the Eagles. Trevor Witherspoon ran personal-best times to place in three events, while Ryan McLaughlin placed in two events. Witherspoon posted 55.71 seconds for seventh in the 400 meters, 2:13.55 for fifth in the 800 and 5:06.60 for fifth in the 1600. Laughlin set a Harding school freshman mile record in the 1600 in 5:07.75 to finish sixth and post-
ed a personal-best 2:15.82 in the 800 for sixth place. Others posting personal-best times included August Biggs in the 400 and 3200, Cooper Phillips in the 1600 and 3200, along with Preston Davis and Aiden Jones in the 3200. ANTLERS 2ND AT PUTNAM CITY Prior to spring break, both Deer Creek squads boasted six individual event championships to finish second at the Putnam City Invitational. Steven Clark swept both long-distance races with gold medals in the 1600 and 3200 meters. Clark finished three seconds ahead of the field in 4:32.63 to win the 1600 and posted 10:11.61 to win the 3200 by just under two seconds.
Elijah Allen squeaked out a win in the 400 meters by just over a quarter-second in 53 seconds flat to claim a gold medal. Olivia Yi outpaced the field by three-hundredths of a second in 17.29 seconds for gold in the 100 hurdles. Three Antlers also grabbed gold medals in the field events. Alexander Samples and Cordell Brown tied for a gold medal with identical jumps of 5 feet, 10 inches in the high jump. Gracey Means also tied with Edmond Santa Fe’s Desiree Kirby at 7 feet to share gold medals in the pole vault. Three other Antlers earned silver medals, including Haley Edelen in the 800, Kendall Edelen in the 1600 and Madelyn Puckett in the 300 hurdles. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS
March 29-30 • POPS – E.T. in Concert Experience John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen. Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Experience all the mystery and fun of an unforgettable adventure. Concert performance at the Civic Center. Visit the website for times and prices.
March 30 • MercyMe
MercyMe's Imagine Nation 2019 Tour with Crowder and Micah Tyler is at the Chesapeake Energy Arena at 7 p.m. MercyMe is a contemporary Christian rock band from Edmond. Visit Chesapeake’s website for info and tickets.
May 23 • Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is bringing her "Sweetener World Tour" to Chesapeake Arena May 23. Get tickets at the arena website.
NAVAJO WEAVING
April 12-13 • Navajo Weavings
Jackson Clark II, thirdgeneration trader and owner of the respected Toh-Atin Gallery, will showcase more than 100 examples of dazzling colors, patterns and craftsmanship in contemporary and antique weavings at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, April 12 – 13, during Western Heritage Awards week-
Myriad Gardens Easter Ac,vi,es
E.T. in Concert
April 18 • Sensory Easter Night
Enjoy an Easter evening tailored for families with special needs children inside the Crystal Bridge from 6-8 p.m. This is not an Easter egg hunt, but a fun-filled evening for families and typically developing siblings. There are festive booths and activities for children to visit and collect eggs. Each child is guaranteed 20 eggs. Don’t forget your Easter basket. The Easter Bunny will have a designated spot for photos. Member child $10; Nonmember child $12. Register at myriadgardens.org.
April 20 • Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Learn some history about plant dyes and the tradition of Easter egg dyeing while also discovering how the colors are made. Each participant will then be able to use the natural colors we learn about to dye four Easter eggs to bring home. Class is from 10-11:30 a.m. on the Children’s Garden Porch. Best for ages 6-10. Member $12; Nonmember $15. Register by Tuesday, April 16 online at myriadgardens.org.
April 20 • Happy Hoppy Easter Party
The Easter Bunny is in town and can’t wait to visit with you. Bring your basket to scramble for eggs and have a Happy Hoppy time in the Children’s Garden. Activities include games, crafts, refreshments and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny. Open to children 2-8 years old from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members $8; Nonmembers $10. Register at myriadgardens.org and view the schedule. end. The Navajo Weaving Sale and Silent Auction will begin Friday, April 12 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and continue Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Museum’s Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater. Other activities on Saturday, April 13 include rug evaluations and a lecture led by Clark. No advance registration is required and all Navajo weaving activities are free and open to the public. To learn more about any of these events, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/westernheritageawards.
homa City at the State Fair Park. Adults (13 and over): $15; Children: $8; Ringside and Box Seats: $23.50 (only available through Fairgrounds Box Office). More information at indiashrinecircus.org.
THIS WEEKEND
Tuesday, April 2 •
March 28-31 • India Shrine Circus
India Shrine Presents its 76th Annual Shrine 3 Ring Circus in Okla-
OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave.
Friday, March 29 • Denver Nuggets 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 31 • Dallas Mavericks 2:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 5 • Detroit Pistons 7:00 p.m.
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.T. The ExtraTerrestrial is coming to Oklahoma City. Thanks to a great partnership between the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Universal Studios, our fabulous orchestra will perform a live version of John Williams’ Academy Award winning score while the classic film plays on huge screens above the orchestra. There are three shows this weekend: Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. E.T. the Extra Terrestrial is one of the most popular films of all time. According to Box Office Mojo, the film has accumulated $792 million at the global box office. And, when adjusted for inflation, E.T. ranks as the fourth biggest film of all time, behind Gone with the Wind, Star Wars, and The Sound of Music. E.T. was nominated for nine Oscars in 1983, winning four for Best Sound, Best Original Score, Best Sound Effects, and Best Visual Effects. The Best Picture Oscar that year went to Ghandi, besting E.T., The Verdict, Missing, and Tootsie. That same year, Meryl
Streep won her first Best Actress Oscar for Sophie’s Choice. And, Jessica Lange was nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, winning for her supporting role in Tootsie. The score to E.T. is equally lauded. Composer John Williams is one of America’s most prolific and admired composers. He has been nominated for 50 Academy Awards, which is more than anyone alive and second only to Walt Disney, who racked up 59 nominations. Williams struck Oscar gold five times, winning for E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Star Wars, Jaws, Fiddler on the Roof, and Schindler’s List. Williams has also been nominated for 66 Grammys, with 22 wins; 25 Golden Globes with four wins; and six Emmy Awards with three wins. And, he composed the theme to the 1984, 1988, and 1996 summer Olympics. The partnership between Williams
and director Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful in Hollywood history. Three of Williams five Oscars were for films directed by Spielberg. Spielberg is also credited for introducing Williams to his friend George Lucas, which led to composing the Oscar winning music for Star Wars and four sequels, earning Oscar nominations for each. E.T. the Extra Terrestrial also has a great Oklahoma connection. The film was edited by Carol Littleton, an Oklahoma City native and University of Oklahoma graduate that served as President of the Motion Pictures Editors Guild. Littleton has edited several classic films, from Body Heat to The Big Chill to The Manchurian Candidate. E.T. was her only Oscar nomination. Interestingly, Littleton is married to cinematographer John Bailey, who is the current president of the Motion Picture Association of America. For information on how to purchase tickets to this once in a lifetime experience, please visit www.okcphil.org.
Tickets Available for 5th Annual Shine A Light Gala Tickets are on sale now for the 5th annual Shine a Light Gala which will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Downtown Embassy Suites. The evening will feature a delicious dinner, tasty drinks, incredible raffle items, silent aucion items and more. Proceeds from the event benefit Sunbeam Family Services to support the nonprofit’s mission. Each year, Sunbeam provides wraparound services to nearly 15,000 Oklahomans to break the cycle of generaional poverty and help them learn, grow, heal, and thrive. “Sunbeam’s programs are dramaically changing the direcion of the most vulnerable in our community,” said Sun-
beam CEO Jim Priest. “On May 2, we will shine a light on how the work of Sunbeam and support of our donors come together to encourage, equip and provide hope throughout Central Oklahoma.” At the gala, Sunbeam will recognize Jennie and Ric Penner as its 2019 Aspire Award recipients. The Aspire Award is presented annually by Sunbeam to Oklahomans who have made significant contribuions to support the nonprofit’s mission. Previous Aspire Award winners include: Ray Bitsche, Patrick and Barbara Hill, Ray and Pat Pots and Sandy Trudgeon. Tickets for Shine a Light start at $150. Event and table sponsorships are
also available. For more informaion, or to purchase a sponsorship or ickets, visit ShineALightOKC.org or call (405) 609-8994. This year, Sue Ann Arnall, president of the Arnall Family Foundaion, is the gala chair. This event is also made possible by the Shine A Light Planning Commitee: Erin Brewer, Tiffany Cooper, Angie Doss, Lindsay Laird, Sarah Roberts, Jeanete Stanton, Phyllis Stong and Becky Taylor. Through March 31, Sunbeam is asking the community to join them in “giving hope and restoring dignity” for Oklahoma’s seniors who are homeless through raising $65,000 to fund Sunbeam’s Emergency Senior Shelter.
Thanks to Randy Thurman CPA, CFP, donaions will be matched up to $5,000. For more informaion, visit sunbeamfamilyservices.org/dignity. Founded in 1907, Sunbeam Family Services is one of Oklahoma’s longest serving nonprofits and is one of the original United Way of Central Oklahoma Community partners. Sunbeam’s mission is to provide help, hope and the opportunity to succeed to people of all ages and all stages of life in central Oklahoma through early childhood, counseling, foster care and senior services. To learn more, call (405) 5287721, visit sunbeamfamilyservices.org, or join the conversaion on Facebook, Twiter and Instagram.
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Students
Heritage Hall Adopt-A-Grandparent program participants at the school's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Students are also encouraged to spend time with their grandparents outside of these organized opportunities.
Adopt-A-Grandparent program flourishes
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ounded in 2015 by seniors Marco Ren and Alina Wilson, the Heritage Hall Adopt-A-Grandparent Program with The Fountains at Canterbury retirement community has continually thrived. Much of the program’s prolonged success can be attributed to its positive impact on students and residents alike. With an overall mission of bridging the generational gap, participants seek to develop intergenerational relationships that promote mutual learning and understanding and generate respect for those of all ages. Additionally, the program
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helps to ease loneliness and social isolation in the senior population and provides a meaningful service opportunity for students. Each school year, students and their adopted grandparents are brought together by a number of program-sponsored activities. So far this year, students have treated their grandparents to a spa day, holiday celebrations, and a performance of the Her-
itage Hall Performing Arts production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Students are also encouraged to spend time with their grandparents outside of these organized opportunities. For years, a concrete pathway has linked Heritage Hall and The Fountains at Canterbury. And while students in all divisions have frequently visited the community to entertain residents or volunteer, the Adopt-AGrandparent program has forever deepened the connection. Though Ren and Wilson will graduate in May, the program will
PCN Student Council honored again Putnam City North High School’s student council was notified that it is one of just two in Oklahoma and 28 across the nation to be named by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) as a National Council of Excellence for 10 consecutive years. “It is an honor to be recognized by the NASC as one of its longstanding Councils of Excellence. I know we appreciate the recognition of our hard work and are also humbled by the honor of serving a council with such a rich history of leadership and service,” said Shane Wilson, president of Students United at North (SUN), the student council at Putnam City North. Each year the award recognizes exemplary records of leadership, service and activities by student councils across the country. Winning student councils have strong year-round pro-
grams and work to improve their schools and communities. Brittani Parker, the faculty sponsor for SUN, said the organization’s history of strong leadership is behind the recognition. “I am so honored to advise such a fantas-
tic group of student leaders. North has long been a model of excellent student leadership and it is an honor to help continue the tradition. I admire all of the SUN sponsors who have come before me and the bar that has been set,” Parker said.
continue to expand under the direction of newly elected officers junior Mary Kate Magness, sophomores Tia Brown and Lilly Roberson, and freshman Chloe Brown. For more information about the Heritage Hall Adopt-AGrandparent Program, visit the organization’s website at adoptagrandparentprogram.com.
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Trachtenbergs co-chair OKC Public Schools luncheon O klahoma City Public School (OKCPS) parents and community leaders Jeff and Debbie Trachtenberg will co-chair All Hands Raised. The annual fundraising luncheon will feature speakers discussing the OKCPS experience and the Foundation for OKCPS’ goals. The event supports the foundation’s mission of creating lasting success in OKCPS. The Trachtenbergs have a daughter who is a junior at the Classen School of Advanced Studies and two children in college. Jeff is a member of the OKCPS Pathway to Greatness Navigators group. He also sits on the Foundation for OKCPS Advisory Board. He is the president of Jacmor Inc. Debbie is co-owner of On A Whim in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. “We want this event to demonstrate Oklahoma City’s tremendous support for our schools,” said Debbie. “All students in OKCPS deserve an outstanding education.”
Foundation President and CEO Mary Mélon said active, involved parents provide a huge boost to the organization. “The foundation is privileged to have the Trachtenbergs as cochairs of All Hands Raised,” Mélon said. “With support from community leaders like them, we can continue to serve students and teachers across Oklahoma City.” The luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 4 at the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Event Center in Oklahoma City. Individual seats must be reserved by Friday.
Calm Waters begins Lankard Giving Society Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza-
CHARLOTTE LANKARD
JEFF and DEBBIE TRACHTENBERG
tion in Oklahoma City providing free support groups for children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss, launched the Charlotte Lankard Giving Society with an inaugural reception at the home of Michael Bradley and Shelly Giese. “I have never had anything named after me,” said Charlotte Lankard, Calm Waters founder. “I am so excited to be a part of an organization fighting for grieving children and I know that through societies such as this
one, we can make an even greater impact on families in our community.” The evening consisted of heavy hors d’oeuvres and a program which included a moving story by a past Grief Group participant whose husband suddenly died last year. “Charlotte Lankard has been pivotal in the growth and success of Calm Waters and we are so grateful to honor her with our new giving society,” said Calm Waters Executive Director, Erin Engelke. “We have over 40 society members com-
mitted and are hopeful to reach our goal of 100 before the end of our fiscal year. The funds will directly impact hurting children and families in our community,” Engelke said. The speaker, Cheneah Williams, mother to a 9-yearold son who also attended Calm Waters’ free Grief Support Group, shared her grief story with those in attendance, including, Gene Rainbolt, Kay Goebel, John and Judy Mee, Bruce and Donna Lawrence and many others. “I wasn’t prepared for the journey we had to walk after the funeral, phone calls and visits were over,” said Williams. “I was doing my best to put one foot in front of
the other, I didn’t know how to help myself cope, much less my son. Calm Waters helped me put the pieces of my life back together.” “ A few weeks into group, my son started sleeping in his own bed again and we both learned what our new normal would look like.” Williams and her son are two of more than 4,300 individuals who benefitted from Calm Waters services last year. Calm Waters recently began offering yearround support groups, a change they hope allows more grieving families to participate. As Calm Waters’ groups continually grow, the need for additional funding is needed. “The Charlotte Lankard Giving Society is a wonderful way to honor an amazing woman in our community while also providing children and families with the opportunity to heal after a loss,” said Engelke. For more information about the society and how to join, please visit www.calmwaters.org/ charlotte-lankardgiving-society.
On the NWOKC Chamber calendar Build NW Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 Black Bear Diner 3015 W. Memorial Road Oklahoma City Join us for the first Build NW event. It is a peer-leg group focusing on a specific aspect of b usiness leadership and personal development. In April, we’ll be looking at Phillip Hatfield’s book, “Contagious Development.” Bethany Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, April 4 Olde Orchard Restaurant 7339 NW 23rd St. Bethany
A monthly opportunity for information sharing and relationship building for citizens and businesses in Bethany. Cosponsored by the City of Bethany and the chamber, it is held in a different location each month. Members Advtanges Orientation 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, April 5 Francis Tuttle Technology Center 12777 N. Rockwell Oklahoma City Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to maximize you chamber benefits alongside new and long-time members. New members will receive their wel-
coming packet, new directory and chamber resources and will learn to how to maximize the benefits of your membership. Current members are invited to come for an update on chamber benefits or to send an employee or other rep to from your business to learn about events and opportunities in the chamber. Register by 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 at www.nwokc.com. State of Education Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Francis Tuttle Technology Center 12777 N. Rockwell North Hall “Purple Room” Oklahoma City
The event will provide reports and thoughtful discussion among the community’s education leaders. Those who have been invited to take part include: State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, Putnam City Superintendent Fred Rhodes, Bethany Superintendent Drew Eichelberger, Oklahoma Superintendent Sean McDaniel and Francis Tuttle Superintendent Tom Friedemann. The event is co-sponsored by LWPB Architecture and Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Seats are $30 each. Register at www.nwokc.com. For more information on any event, visit www.nwokc.com.
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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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Animal cruelty at fairgrounds horse show Dear Editor, While this may not be of interest to all of your readers, just remember that there are more horses in Oklahoma than people and we do love our horses. I have owned, bred and shown Arabian horses for almost 50 years and recently been made aware of a practice called “tail fixing”. This involved a chemical or surgical alteration in the nerves controlling tail movement. This may seem like a trivial matter but it is very important to the horse since it results in being deprived of its only mechanism to protect against insects and flying predators. The breed associations are aware of this and are working to stop this procedure. If you have any interest in this or want more information you are urged to contact
Stan Morey at the Arabian Horse Association or Gary Carpenter with the National Reining Horse Association. You can email
me at rlsias@coxinet.net and I will furnish contact information. Richard L. Sias
Trainer writes FRIDAY about animal abuse here Dear Editor, There is a terrible inhumanity occurring within miles of you and your readers. It’s at the OKC State Fairgrounds. It concerns horrific animal abuse by the NRHA (National Reining Horse Association). The NRHA holds 2 shows a year at the state fairgrounds lasting over 25 days, 1 in July and 1 in November. Over 1,000 horses compete in these 2 exhibitions. Over 80% of these horses have had Tail Blocks, a procedure where the nerves to the tail are cut or alcohol blocked. The result is the horse cannot move his tail AT ALL. Swishing a tail in NRHA competition deducts many points in judging if it is even mild. Problem is approx. 10% of these procedures cause a long lasting very large, painful abscess. The worst
part however, all procedures of these 800 horses does not allow the animal to swish flies, horse flies, and other predator insects. It’s like Chinese water torture to the animal. It’s barbaric, worse than any procedure in any other breed or organization that has ever occurred! AQHA – American Quarter Horse Association - has a tail rule they aggressively enforce, as do all other horse associations. This cruelty must be stopped. It is increasing in numbers as I write this. I am not an animal activist. I am a retired NRHA trainer of the winners of 6 million dollars. I can be still no longer. I hope that this letter of awareness will stop this cruelty. Sincerely, Larry Rose Greenbriar Farms, Horse Trainer
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klahoma City and the state as a whole has made amazing strides in the last few years in shutting down puppy-mills and establishing nonprofit shelters for horses. The combined efforts of both the national and local Humane Societies plus the establishment of several “no kill” shelters like Free to Live and A.R.F. brought pressure on the city to raise its adoption rate. It is not our State Fair’s fault that the abovementioned horse abuse is happening. The fair merely rents out our excellent facilities to the shows. It is the breed’s association, which makes and enforces the rules. Aggressive enforcement
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is needed. Therefore to find out we have such inhumane treatment of horses happening at our fairgrounds (see above) should be a matter of concern to all of us. OKC prides itself on the number and quality of horse shows its fairgrounds hosts. After having Mr. Rose’s letter checked by Stan Morey, Arabian Horse Association, and Gary Carpenter, National Reining Horse Association, we were able to confirm this is happening. It will take public outrage directed at the breeds (NRHA) to stop this cruelty to horses.
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recommended me for the job. I played all the hits of the day from ABBA, the Bee Gees and Donna Summer. Those were fantastic times.” That gig led to a chance encounter with Judy Carne of “Laugh In” fame, who offered Caywood a job in Los Angeles as her personal assistant. In turn, that led to an introduction to Fleetwood Mac and a job touring with the band as an assistant to lead singer Stevie Nicks. “It was life in the fast lane for sure,” Caywood said. “I met Rod Stewart and actors like Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers. I had dinner with Cher one night when she was married to Gregg Allman. But then it was time to come home and by the 1980s, I was ready.” Settling on a career in real estate, Caywood became one of the top sellers for Oklahoma City’s Churchill-Brown Realtors. But life threw her a curve ball. “I began having a pain in my breast,” she said. “It was
Lizz Caywood as a young D.J. She would go on to tour with Fleetwood Mac.
2002, and I was 47years-old when I went in for a biopsy. One of the hardest parts early on was waiting, because I had the biopsy and then it was Martin Luther King Day weekend, which meant I wouldn’t find out the results until the following Tuesday. Finally, I heard the results.” Initially there were a lot of tears, she said. There was fear, and then came determination. “My dad had been very athletic when he was younger and then an accident left him severely handicapped,” she said. “But he never gave up, and that is what I was determined to do. I knew I couldn’t, or wouldn’t, just go quietly. I had a fight ahead of me, and I just knew instinctively it was a fight I had to win.”
So, the process started. A double mastectomy, chemotherapy, the inevitable hair loss. “One day some of my best girlfriends came over to visit,” Caywood said. “I know I must have looked bad — a bald little person as white as the bed sheets I was laying on. I didn’t feel great, but I felt okay.” “Then my friends left the room. I heard them crying out in the hallway. I got out of bed and said ‘Look you guys, I’m going to win this fight. I’m not going to die!’” After a year of treatments, the tests showed her to finally be cancer-free. “The chemo had taken its toll on my body, and I had some other ailments to deal with. But it wasn’t cancer. It was gone. Now it’s 17 years later and I’m still doing great!” And Caywood has some sage advice for others who may be facing a similar circumstance. “Reach out to others,” she says emphatically. “I had my circle of friends who helped me through, as well as my family. The American Cancer Society is another great source, so many pro-
NHills’ Malloy lauded by OCU Oklahoma City University announced that Mallory Malloy, of Nichols Hills, has been named to President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2018 semester. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President's Honor Roll requirements.
Founded in 1904, Oklahoma City University is a non-profit, comprehensive, private United Methodist university that is consistently ranked among the best in its category. OCU students pursue academic excellence through a rigorous liberal arts & sciences core curriculum that focuses on their intellectual, moral and spiritual development.
grams that can help. They can give you a free ride to treatment or a place to stay, or a hotline that can answer your questions.
“Just don’t try to do it alone,” Caywood adds. “Use the resources available. It will help, I promise. I’ve been there. Remember each day
is a blessing. Live life to the fullest. Let go of the past, hold on to what is most dear and love with all your heart. You’ve got this.”
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President’s Ball
OKC Golf and Country Club welcomes President Ramsey Drake Mary Kay and Bobby Samis congratulate Susan and new Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club President Ramsey Drake during the President’s Ball. The country club has been existence since 1911. For more photos, see Page B6. Olivier Boudin, OKCGCC chief executive officer, and Sandra Williams, who was named Employee of the Year. Williams has been the club for 40 years.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Collins and Rachel Peck, Callie and Jake Merritt and Julie and Bart Shelley are ready to enjoy the President’s Ball dinner of prime beef short ribs and jumbo shrimp.
John and Penny McCaleb, Marc Guizol and Kim and Mike Joseph at the President’s Ball. OKCGCC is a top 150 and Elite Club.
Brenda and Tom McDanie l at the black tie event.
Leslie and Dr. Scott Samara.
Barbara and Bud Beeler.
Beverly Scribner and Dr. Paul Plowman.
Angela Little and Kery Mueller.
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Slavonic completes first overseas trip as Assistant Secretary of Navy
Ladies in the News honorees, from left, Carol Hefner, Anne Holzberlein, Vicki Howard, Cindy Fairchild, Betsy Brunsteter, Robin Smith Roberson, Connie Schlittler, Judge Barbara Swinton and OKC First Lady Rachel Holt. Not pictured is Gwin Faulconer-Lippert.
Ladies in the News honorees named by Hospitality Club The Oklahoma Hospitality Club announced its 53rd Annual Ladies in the News honorees at a tea held at the home of Pat Grisham. The 2019 honorees are: Carol Hefner, Connie Schlittler, Betsy Brunsteter, Vicki Howard, Cindy Fairchild, The Honorable Barbara Swinton, Robin Smith Roberson, Oklahoma City First Lady Rachel Holt, Gwin Faulconer-Lippert and Anne Holzberlein. They will be recognized during the club’s largest fundraiser of the year, a luncheon and style show at the Oklahoma City Golf
and Country Club on Friday, April 5. The funds raised at the event will be shared with The Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma and the OKC YWCA Emergency Shelter. The Hospitality Club consists of 75 local women who wish to use their time and talents to benefit worthy causes in central Oklahoma. The Ladies in the News Chairman is Ann Simank. Tickets are $85 per person or a corporate $1250 for table of 10. Call Cathy Meyer at 590-5045 for more information and tickets.
Casino Night helps Parent Promise The Oklahoma City Exchange Club hosted its annual Casino Night Fundraiser to raise money for child abuse prevention provided by Parent Promise. The event was held at The Greens Golf & Country Club. The annual event also raises funds for scholarships and other club projects. The evening included a buffet dinner, live and silent auctions and casino games. The OKC Exchange Club Casino Night has been raising funds in support of Parent Promise for 27 years. Parent Promise was organized by the Oklahoma City Exchange Club in 1988 and serves vulnerable families through in-home parent education and support.
Longtime Oklahoma City Exchange Club members Jim Rice and Robert Hester.
Above: The Honorable Barbara Swinton and Craig Boelte. At left: Parent Promise Executive Director Sherry Fair, and her husband Mike.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Gregory J. Slavonic completed his first overseas trip in the position meeting with personnel, leaders and dignitaries in Djibouti, Bahrain and Italy. “As a former reservist myself, I was grateful for the opportunity to conduct this trip with the commander of our Navy Reserve Force,” he said referring to Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, chief of Naval Reserve, who accompanied him during the trip. “In my first overseas trip in this position, I greatly appreciated meeting our hardworking men and women as well as their families in Italy, Bahrain and Djibouti. The work they do every day is of strategic significance and I was honored to have the chance to meet with them during this trip,” Slavonic said in Washington upon his return. The tour started in Djibouti where Slavonic, McCollum and Navy Reserve Force Master Chief Chris D. Kotz visited the East African base Feb. 2-4. Camp Lemonnier, home to more than 900 forwarddeployed Sailors; twothirds of whom are Navy Reservists. Slavonic, who was sworn in to his current position, June 11, 2018, attended the 77th Annual Seabee Ball Official Ceremony; a few all-hands calls at the base; and had meals with Sailors and Marines. In an allhands call, he said he joined the Navy in 1971 enlisting as a seaman recruit and spent most of his 34-year career as a reservist, retiring at the rank of rear admiral. In Bahrain, Slavonic visited the crews of USS Monsoon (PC 4) and USS Gladiator (MCM 11) as well as the Department of Defense Dependents School (DODDS). He also took time to visit with active duty and reserve sailors on their experiences while deployed.
Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa eat lunch with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Gregory J. Slavonic Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Luke M. McCollum and Force Master Chief Chris D. Kotz at Dorie Miller galley. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon D. Barnwell
Cdr. Terrence Jones, the total force, manpower, manning and personnel director for U.S. Naval Forces Central Command explained in Bahrain the importance of the Navy reserve. “The reserve component of the U.S. Navy is a crucial for maritime superiority,” said Jones. “Without the reserves, success in forwarddeployed locations would be a daunting task. The active, reserve, and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian components of a forward-deployed location work together like a three-legged stool. If you take one leg away, the whole mission is affected.” Slavonic’s visit in Italy began with a meeting with Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, to discuss the region as well as personnel matters. He also visited the US Navy Hospital in Naples, Italy where he met with family members, patients, and medical staff. Capt. Richard Knittig, commander, US Navy Hospital, Naples Italy expressed how honored they were to host the assistant secretary. “Our role in the medical field is to keep warfighters in the fight. Having Secretary
Slavonic talk with our Corpsmen and providers re-instills the importance of that mission,” he said. Hospital staff was equally excited to have a visit with an assistant secretary of the Navy. “He took such a genuine interest in who we are as professionals,” Lt. Jessica Tate, a pediatric nurse within Medical Home Port, said. “He asked us all where we were from and where we went to school; I could tell he really cares about people.” Lt. j.g. Haley Huff shared her sentiments. “Secretary Slavonic was so personable,” Huff said. “He even noticed my bull JG collar device. It was great to see the head of manpower at our deck plate.” Hospitalman Jonathan Cancino said this was his first command out of corps school. “Having an assistant secretary walk through our halls and talk to us is definitely a memorable experience,” he said. Slavonic said he was appreciative of the feedback and discussions he had with the staff at the hospital and at the bases concerning personnel matters. Having discussions like these first hand allowed him to hear from the source if there are any concerns, he said.
Oklahoma City hosts P.E.O. Founders’ Day celebration Hundreds of P.E.O. members from 18 chapters across the metro Oklahoma City area celebrated the founders of P.E.O., honored the organization’s founding in 1869 and recognized long-time members at the annual Founders’ Day luncheon at Quail Creek Country Club. The luncheon was hosted by the P.E.O. Oklahoma City Reciprocity Group, which is comprised of working representatives from each chapter. Sue Francis is the presiding Reciprocity President. Oklahoma State P.E.O. officers also were in attendance. Chapter CK presented the Founders’ Day program, “Our Founders-Fabulously Fashionable.” A modern-day fashion show featured members modeling contemporary clothing that might have been worn by the founders today. As each P.E.O. model walked across the room and through the tables, information was read about the featured founder.
Honored with a yellow rose were P.E.O. members who have been active for 70, 60 and 50 years. Seventy-year members celebrated were Joan Hambrick and Jean Webber. Sixty-year honorees included Henri Close, Janet Eselin, Betty Wheeler and Jean Wilson. Patty Hicks, Judy Alexander, Helen Lawson, Elizabeth Wilson, and Linda Croak were distinguished as 50-year members. P.E.O. International is a sisterhood founded by seven female students in 1869 on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College. It currently operates as a philanthropic women’s organization with the purpose of providing educational opportunities for women in the United States and across the globe. P.E.O. maintains educational projects in the form of grants, scholarships and loans in addition to owning and supporting Cottey College, an independent women’s college in Nevada, MO.
Preparing to be a part of the P.E.O. Founders’ Day luncheon are Linda Lowe, honorees presenter; Sue Francis, Oklahoma City Reciprocity Group president; and Nancy Coats-Ashley, who delivered the Invocation.
Celebrating 60 years as a P.E.O. member are, from left, Henri Close, Janet Eselin and Jean Wilson.
Honored for 70 years of membership at the annual P.E.O. Founders Day luncheon are Jean Webber and Joan Hambrick.
Linda Croak and Patty Hicks received a yellow rose in honor of their 50-year P.E.O. membership.
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Look for the lime green flags, the 43rd annual Museum adds to Paseo Arts Festival is just around the corner American Art collection The 43rd Annual Paseo Arts Festival will take place Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. with live music until 10 p.m., and May 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitors will enjoy almost 100 nationally acclaimed visual artists, who fill the Historic Paseo Arts District with original artwork: everything from painting, ceramics and photography to woodworking, glass, sculpture and jewelry. The festival is also famous for its more than 50 musicians and live performers on two stages who donate their time and talents
to support the Paseo. The food court is better than ever and will feature 20 food and drink vendors with traditional and not-so-traditional festival treats, both savory and sweet. Also new this year are three craft beers on tap, all ice old and served by the south stage. Official artists of the Paseo Arts Festival display a lime green Paseo Arts Association flag, indicating their selection through a competitive juried process and support of the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The money raised through bever-
age and merchandise sales directly supports the mission of the 501(c)3 nonprofit, and is used to put on Paseo programs and events that it provides the community yearround. Another festival, which features arts, crafts and souvenirs, runs adjacent and concurrently in the neighborhood, but is not associated with the Paseo Arts Festival. The free children's area allows future artists to explore the arts and have fun while creating and is located at the corner of 29th and Dewey. Sign up to volunteer at
Skee-Ball to benefit Alzheimer’s Association Skee Oklahoma SkeeBall Leagues will sponsor a fundraiser skee-ball tournament to benefit the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association at Friends Bar & Grill each night from 8-10 p.m. March 28, April 4, 5, 6 and April 11, 12, 13. Rollers may enter and roll as often as they wish during those hours each day of the tournament on the lanes at Friends, 3705 W. Memorial Rd. Advance entries are encouraged to help assure entrants can roll at their desired date and time. Entry is $12 the first time a roller enters and then $7 for each additional entry throughout the tourney. A minimum first place cash prize of $100 is guaranteed and one cash prize will be awarded for every 10 entries. “A cash prize for the top series each evening will also be awarded,” said
tournament director and SKEE Oklahoma Skee-EO Roger Pugh. Each entry consists of three frames (games) with nine rolls per frame. The total score of those three frames, plus any handicap points per frame will be added together to determine the roller’s total series score. Rollers with the highest 3-frame series will win the cash prizes. Rollers with an established average in a National Alley Rollers Association (NARA) league will receive handicap points based on that average from their first frame (game) forward during the event. Those without a NARA average will receive handicap points for their first through third entry after finishing their second entry. Upon completion of a third entry, the handicap for these rollers will be
recalculated for each subsequent entry. The tournament is a run-up to the April 3 start of Skee-Oklahoma’s Wednesday night Spring League at Friends. Pugh said this is the only organized social skeeball league in the state. Following the launch of league play for the first time in the state last fall, other locations in Oklahoma have contacted Pugh about establishing organized competition in their communities and venues. He is now working to open leagues and tournaments in several of these locations. Information and entry forms for the tournament or the spring league are available at Friends or by calling (405) 463-0621. Additional information is also available on the Skee Oklahoma Skee-Ball Leagues Facebook page.
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thepaseo./festival. This year, get shuttled in style on a Village Deluxe Motorcoach, which will run a continuous route from the free parking lot at First Christian Church at NW 36th & Walker, and drop you off at the north end of the festival at 30th & Dewey. Shuttle hours are 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. May 25 and 26 and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 27. For more information visit thepaseo.org or call (405) 525-2688.
OKCMOA has acquired “An Italian Autumn” by renowned American artist Thomas Cole. This major work by an American master adds to the Museum’s strong collection of American art prior to 1945 and allows for new research and scholarship on Cole and 19thcentury American art. Cole is considered the founder of the Hudson River School, the first major homegrown artistic movement to emerge in the United
States. His work has been featured in major publications and exhibitions at the Smithsonian, the Tate Britain, the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “An Italian Autumn” is on display on the second floor as part of the Museum’s exciting new presentation of its permanent collection, “From the Golden Age to the Moving Image: The Changing Face of the Permanent Collection.”
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Algerita A. Mutebi You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 2 day of May, 2019 or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 11 day of March, 2019. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By: /s/Jamie Houston Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 15, 2019; Friday, March 22, 2019; Friday, March 29, 2019)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 29, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2019-203 In the matter of the Guardianship of America E. Gomez, A Minor Child(ren)
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NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Veronica Barraza has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and/or estate of the above-named minor(s), America E. Gomez, 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 17 day of April, 2019, at 9 o’clock a.m. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.
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The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 17 day of April 2019, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby, Deputy Clerk
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 29, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2019-663 IN RE THE NAME OF: BETH CHERIE CONNEL
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Beth Cherie Connel has petitioned to change her name to Beth Cherie McCranie. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 18 day of April, 2019, before Judge Pemberton 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.
Notice is given that on the 2 day of May, 2019, at 2:00 PM, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr, First Floor, Room 101, in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell, with appraisement, for cash, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, all that certain real estate in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, to-wit:
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Lot Eleven (11), Block Twelve (12), Casady Heights 7th Addition to the Village, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, as shown by the recorded plat thereof; subject to unpaid taxes, advancements by Plaintiff for taxes, insurance premiums, and expenses necessary for the preservation of the subject property, if any, said property having been duly appraised at $160,000.00. Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution And Order Of Sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2013-4187, entitled Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff, vs. The Robert E. Hicks Revocable Trust, Robert Hicks, Deborah Story and Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC, a limited liability company, being all of the Defendants and persons holding or claiming any interest or lien in the subject property. P.D. Taylor, Sheriff of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/P.D. Taylor DEPUTY Don Timberlake - # 9021 BAER & TIMBERLAKE, P.C. P.O. Box 18486 Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0486 Telephone: (405) 842-7722 Facsimile: (405) 848-9349 BT File No.: 105549
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 22, 2019; Friday, March 29, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PB-2019-283 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EMMA VERGALINE NEIL, Decedent COMBINED NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING (For Publication) BY ORDER OF THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA:
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Stephanie G. Neil, has been appointed personal representative (administrator) of the estate of Emma Vergaline Neil. The Court will hold a hearing on the 8_day of May, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., before this Court in the County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK at which time the Court will consider the following: I. Admission of the will to probate II. Petition for Summary Administration III. The Final Accounting IV. Petition for Determination of Heirship, Distribution Discharge
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The following information is provided to interested parties: 1. The name and address of the decedent is Emma Vergaline Neil, a/k/a E.V. Neil, E. Vergaline Neil, Vergaline Neil, Mrs. Charles E. Neil or Mrs. Chas. E. Neil, resided at 3013 Chaucer Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120. The date of death of the decedent is January 17, 2010. 2. The name and address of the petitioner is Stephanie G. Neil, 3116 N.W. 62nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. 3. A will does exist. 4. The name and address of the personal representative, if specified, is Stephanie G. Neil, 3116 N. W. 62nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. 5. The name and address of the heirs or devisees are: Name Stephanie G. Neil
Last known address 3116 N.W. 62nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 553 S. Silver Drive, Mustang, OK 73064 3013 Chaucer Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
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6. The probable value of the estate of the decedent as set forth in the petition is $107,000.
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7. The date, time and place of the final hearing is May (Month) 8 (Day), 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the District Court in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK.
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The person receiving the notice or any interested party may file objections to the petition at any time before the final hearing and send a copy to the petitioner or that person will be deemed to have waived any objections to the petition.
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If an objection is filed before the hearing, the court will determine at the hearing whether the will attached to the petition shall be admitted to probate, whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed. All creditors having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named personal representative at 3116 N. W. 62nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 on or before the following presentment date: April (Month) 26 (Day), 2019, or the same will be forever barred. (Presentment date is no more than thirty (30) days following the filing of the petition and combined notice.) DATED this 13 day of March, 2019. /s/Stephanie G. Neil Personal Representative for the Estate of Emma Vergaline Neil /s/ Richard W. Kirby Judge
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Rite of passage: Longing for home By Walker Moore Columnist Baptist Messenger It has been a hectic month for the writing team of Moore, Moore and Moore. We have been making room for a new addition to our team who will arrive soon. So we decided to have a staff retreat and spend an evening at the circus. At first, just Titus the Honorable and I were going. Then Cohen the Goodhearted heard about our plans, and he hadn’t seen a circus in all his 3 years of life. After that, Grammy, Mom and Dad got in on the act along with Sarah, our foreign exchange student from Spain. In all, seven of us went to the circus. Titus the Honorable at the circus. We sat there in awe as we watched the Human Cannonball shoot across the arena and land safely in the net. Then the beautiful Kazakhstan horses came out, and the riders performed acrobatics as they rode around the arena. Watching the young boys react to each act put a smile on my face. Their eyes widened as the elephants and dancing bears performed. During intermission, we were able to go down and see the animals and meet the clowns and other performers, and both boys got to ride on a camel (the last thing this Moore boy wanted to do). To top off the evening, we had some cotton candy, and each boy got to pick out a toy. When the second half of the
circus began, I looked over at Titus the Honorable. He looked like he was about to cry. His eyes were puffy and red, and a single tear ran down his cheek. As he began the sniffling sound that comes right before he starts to sob, I looked over at his dad and asked, “Is everything all right?” “He wants to go to your house,” came the reply. Then it dawned on me: Titus was having a good time and enjoying everything, but the circus was cutting into the time he could spend at our house. What brought him great joy was not circus acts but spending time in our home. Dear Titus, I had such a great time with you and your brother at the circus. We saw some amazing things, and I know you loved it when the extreme motorcyclists jumped from one end of the arena to the other. But while watching these amazing things, you had a longing in your heart for a better place, and that was Poppy’s and Grammy’s house. I want to let you know that I identify with you. You see, Poppy’s world is very similar to a three-ring circus. People come, entertain us, and then a few days later, they are gone. Like the circus, this life is nothing but one act following another. As messed-up as it is, I do enjoy living on this earth. But like you, I long for a better place, one called heaven. Jesus told me about this place. He said, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to
be with me that you also may be where I am” (John 14:3). While I am trying to make a difference in this world, I am also waiting for Jesus to come and get me. Titus, my dear little friend, it won’t be too long before that day will come. It might be in 20 minutes or in 20 years, but it will come; that, He has promised me. You will still be young and might be confused about this process called dying. When it happens to Poppy, just remember the night we went to the circus and you wanted to go to a better place. That day, I will have gone to my better place. So when the time comes, go ahead and morn for a season, but then be glad that Poppy has gone home. Just one more thing, my little friend; I want you to come too. You see, not everyone is going to get to heaven — only those who have made Jesus their Lord and Savior. You are getting close to that day when you can understand the works of Jesus and how He came to this world to die for your sins and mine. Jesus offers us a free gift called salvation. Just as with any other gift, you have to receive it for it to belong to you. I pray that when you are ready, you will receive this free gift and follow Him with all of your tender heart. When you do, you will be longing for a better place, and it won’t be Poppy’s and Grammy’s house. It will be where I will live forever: Our Father’s house. Love, Poppy
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President’s Ball
OKC Golf and Country Club welcomes President Ramsey Drake Penelope and Dr Nabil Srouji.
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Bill Armstrong and Jennifer Warren.
Clay Guinn, Tracy Johnson and Linda Downing.
Jo Beth Moad and Dr. Joe Phillips.
John Vu, Blake Schrick and Christina and Omar Khalil.
Ed and Stephanie Gray.
Joe and Nancy Bradley.
Ellen and OKCGCC Head Pro Tim Fleming.
Linda Bowling and Bill and Linda Rogers.
Above: Jim and Jan Loftis. At left: John and Seyan Hefner.
Mason and Barbara Jett.
Leigh and Nick Bentley.
Pam Graham, Rachel Huckabee and Tracy Johnson.