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Vol. 52 No. 9 • Six Sections 68 Pages June 28, 2019
50 Most Powerful Oklahomans
1. BILL ANOATUBBY Governor, Chickasaw Nation
2. CLAY BENNETT OKC Thunder Chairman, CEO, Dorchester Capital
3. TRICIA EVEREST Attorney, Philanthropist, Community Volunteer
4. LARRY NICHOLS Chairman Emeritus, Devon Energy
Tricia Everest skyrockets to #3 By Vicki Clark OKC FRIDAY Publisher Criminal Justice activist Tricia Everest vaulted into the #3 position in OKC FRIDAY’s “Most Powerful Oklahomans” poll for 2019. Governor Kevin Stitt garnered 4 votes in 2018, but as expected received over 200 this year and ranked #7. The Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby wins the #1 position again in the voting, as the Chickasaws continue to support almost every charitable and worthy cause across the state. Under his leadership, the Chickasaw Nation continues to thrive financially, offering opportunities and facilities to tribe members, employment to thousands, and significant support of nonprofits across the state. Owner of the OKC Thunder Clay Bennett remains the #2 most respected person in the state. The NBA team and Bennett united the state, formerly divided between OU and OSU, behind one team. Generous charitable donations of the team’s time and money to worthy causes further deepened fan loyalty. Tricia Everest, who vaulted from #19 to #3 this year, inherited the spirit of her great aunt, Edith Kinney Gaylord, journalist, and philanthropist. Her passion
for stopping abuse against women and over incarceration guides her to volunteer almost full time at Palomar, the Family Justice Center. A former assistant attorney general, Everest was recently tapped to serve as chair of the newly created Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, created by the Oklahoma County commissioners to provide oversight of finances and operations of the jail. Larry Nichols, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Devon Energy, is a perennial top five. His experience and influence are sought continuously by the chamber, politicians, and arts organizations. His family’s multi-million dollar contributions to arts groups such as Lyric Theatre and OKC Ballet carries on a tradition established by his late parents Mary and John Nichols. He ranked #4 in the voting this year. David Rainbolt is also following a family practice of generously funding medical research, civil justice, criminal justice, and common and higher education issues, the arts, and social service nonprofits. He is the Executive Chairman of BancFirst Corporation. Mayor David Holt is another rising young star breaking into the Top Ten. The son of a teacher and a social worker, he has risen to the See POWERFUL, Page 2
5. DAVID RAINBOLT Executive Chairman, BancFirst Corp.
6. DAVID HOLT Mayor, Oklahoma City
7. KEVIN STITT Governor, Oklahoma
8. TOM COLE U.S. Representative, 4th District
9. SUE ANN ARNALL President, Arnall Family Foundation
10. WILLIAM ‘BOB’ ROSS President & CEO, Inasmuch Foundation
INSIDE
Nonprofits, Pages 13-20; Attractions, Page 21-22 Next Generation of Most Powerful, Pages B1-8 OK Humane, Pages C1-6; Economy, Pages D1-6
Concerts, parades, fireworks slated for Fourth of July By Sara Schlecht Student Intern The Fourth of July nears, and with it come some of the summer’s most exciting events. Oklahoma City certainly knows how to celebrate. These are just a few
of the numerous parades and other festivities occurring around the metro to mark the holiday. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will play its annual Red, White and Boom concert at the State Fair Park on Wednesday,
July 3. Parking and entry to the event are free. Entrance to the park will be available through gates five and six, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The 75-minute concert will begin at 8:30 with a fireworks display to follow at 10:00. Bring the whole fam-
ily — and lawn chairs — to enjoy the patriotic show. Rain or shine, on Thursday, July 4, Nichols Hills will host its 61st annual parade, starting at 9 a.m. Participants in the parade will begin at the intersection of Bedford and
Huntington and then proceed along a child-friendly route to Kite Park. The parade will follow fire trucks and police-escorted classic cars as the Nichols Hills band plays classic See FOURTH, Page 5
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11. CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST Philanthropist
12. GEORGE KAISER Chairman, BOK Financial Corp.
13. JAMES LANKFORD U.S. Senator, State of Oklahoma
14. BURNS HARGIS President, Oklahoma State University
15. JUDY LOVE Philanthropist, Community Volunteer
16. TOM LOVE Chairman & Founder, Love’s Travel Stops
17. HAROLD HAMM CEO, Continental Resources
18. GENE RAINBOLT Chairman Emeritus, BancFirst
19. JIM INHOFE U.S. Senator, State of Oklahoma
20. RUSSELL WESTBROOK NBA Player, OKC Thunder
21. ROY WILLIAMS CEO, OKC Chamber Commerce
22. MARTHA BURGER President, Oklahoma City University
New Guv, Mayor and Congressional delegation rate high in poll From Page 1 top with his intellect and wit. He’s also a big Tweeter, constantly promoting OKC. Holt will face a big test as he develops the proposed projects and tries to pass MAPS 4. Governor Kevin Stitt brought his team to the capitol and charged into the new year with his promised reforms and changes. As of the end of this past legislative session, he seemed to be pleasing the majority and ranked #7 in the Powerful poll.
Congressman Tom Cole’s influence remains high as he ranks #8 in 2019. Cole and Senator James Lankford always are near the top. This year Cole’s fight against a Democrat majority in the U.S. House of Representatives has kept his name in the headlines. Sue Ann Arnall soared from not ranked in 2018 to #9 this year. She rose to prominence through her advocacy, both vocally and financially, of reform in the criminal justice system. The Arnall Family Foundation also focuses on animal welfare and humane treatment of ani-
mals. Another new addition to the top ten is Bob Ross, President and CEO of the Inasmuch Foundation. Making grants of over $14.5 million last year to improve the lives of Oklahomans. The Inasmuch Foundation assists charitable and educational organizations from health and education to the arts and environment. Voters placed Ross at #10 in the Most Powerful Oklahomans poll this year. More Most Powerful Photos, Page 3
Congratulations to the Top 100 who made the ‘Most Powerful’ ballot BILL ANOATUBBY, Governor, Chickasaw Nation; BOB ANTHONY, Corporation Commissioner; NANCY ANTHONY, OKC Communities Foundation; JOHN ARMITAGE, CEO, Oklahoma Blood Institute; SUE ANN ARNALL, Arnall Family Foundation; MARK BEFFORT, CEO,Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort; CLAY BENNETT,
Chairman, OKC Thunder; BOB BLACKBURN, Director, OK Historical Society; CARRIE BLUMERT , Oklahoma County Commissioner; MARTHA BURGER, President, Oklahoma City University; G.T. BYNUM, Tulsa Mayor; KEVIN CALVEY, Oklahoma County Commissioner; BILL CAMERON, CEO, American Fidelity; RICHARD
H. CLEMENTS, Clements Foods Co.- Garden Club; TOM COLE, U.S. Representative, District 4; MICK CORNETT, Former OKC Mayor; TERESA ROSE CROOK, CEO,Oklahoma Communities Found.; WILLIAM E. DURRETT, American Fidelity Assurance; See TOP 100, Page 4
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50 Most Powerful Oklahomans
23. KENDRA HORN U.S. Representative, 5th District
24. DAVID GRIFFIN Chairman, Griffin Communications
25. BILL G. LANCE JR. Sec. of Commerce, Chickasaw Nation
26. SAM PRESTI General Manager, OKC Thunder
27. STEVE PRESCOTT President, OMRF
28. LEE ALLAN SMITH CEO, Oklahoma Events
29. BILL CAMERON CEO, American Fidelity
30. CATHY O’CONNOR President, Econ. Devel. Alliance
31. KELLY DYER FRY Publisher, The Oklahoman
32. MIKE TURPEN Lawyer, Oklahoma City
33. DEBBY HAMPTON CEO & President, OKC United Way
34. MIKE HUNTER Attorney General, State of Oklahoma
35. MEG SALYER President & CEO, Accel Financial
36. BARRY SWITZER Former Football Coach, University of Oklahoma
37. KEN FERGESON Chairman, NBC OKLAHOMA
38. DAVID GREEN CEO, Hobby Lobby
39. FRED JONES HALL Chairman, CEO, Hall Capital
40. TOM McDANIEL MAPS 3 Advisory Chair, American Fidelity Found.
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41. RON NORICK Former Mayor, Oklahoma City
42. MARNIE TAYLOR CEO & President, OK Center for Nonprofits
43. ED MARTIN Chairman, Ackerman-McQueen
44. CARL EDWARDS Partner, Price Edwards & Co.
45. GEORGE RECORDS Chairman, Midland Financial
46. G. T. BYNUM Mayor, Tulsa
47. MICK CORNETT Former Mayor, Oklahoma City
48. KAY FLOYD Oklahoma Senate, #46, Senate Democrat Leader
48. GREG TREAT Oklahoma Senate, President Pro Tem
49. NOMA GURICH Chief Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court
49. RAND ELLIOTT Architect, Rand Elliott Architects
50. GEORGE NIGH Former Governor, Oklahoma
TOP 100 From Page 2 CARL EDWARDS, Price, Edwards & Co.; RAND ELLIOTT, Architect; CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST, Philanthropist, Community Leader; TRICIA EVEREST, Attorney, Community Volunteer; MARY FALLIN, Former Governor of Oklahoma; KENDRICK FERGESON, Chairman, NBC Bank; KAY FLOYD, OK Senate Dem. Leader; CRAIG FREEMAN, Oklahoma City Manager; KELLY DYER FRY, Publisher, The Oklahoman; ROBERT A. FUNK, Civic Leader, Express Employment; BOB FUNK JR., Owner, Prodigal LLC; JIM GALLOGLY, former President, Univ. of Oklahoma; JANE JAYROE GAMBLE, Author, Speaker; KIM, GARRETT, Pres., CEO, Palomar; PAUL , GE,ORGE, OKC Thunder; JOAN GILMORE, Columnist, Journal Record; DAVID GREEN, CEO, Hobby Lobby; DAVID GRIFFIN, Chairman, Griffin Communications;NOMA GURICH, Chief Justice, OK Supreme Court; DAVID A. HAGER, CEO, Devon Energy; FRED HALL, CEO, Hall Capital ;
HAROLD HAMM, CEO, Continental Resources;DEBBY HAMPTON, CEO, President, OKC United Way; BURNS HARGIS, President, Oklahoma State University; DAVID HARLOW, CEO, BancFirst Corp.; JUDY HATFIELD, CEO, Equity Commercial Realty; JOE HODGES, SSM Health Oklahoma Regional Pres.; JOY HOFMEISTER, Superintendent of Public Instruction; DAVID HOLT, Mayor of Oklahoma City; KENDRA HORN, OK Congresswoman District 5; MIKE HUNTER, OK Attorney General; JIM INHOFE, U.S. Senator; GLEN JOHNSON, Chancellor, Higher Education; GEORGE KAISER, Chairman, Bank of Oklahoma; YVONNE KAUGER, OK Supreme Court Justice; CATHY KEATING, Community Volunteer; JULIA KIRT, OK Senate District 30; PERCY KIRK, Sr. V.P. Cox Communications; BILL G. LANCE, JR., Chickasaw Sec. Commerce; JAMES LANKFORD, U.S. Senator; DOUG LAWLER, CEO, Chesapeake Energy Corp.; JUDY LOVE, Philanthropist, Community Leader; TOM LOVE, Founder, Chair, Love’s Travel Stops; ,FRANK LUCAS, U.S. Representative, District 3; ED MARTIN, Chairman, Ackerman-McQueen; BRIAN MAUGHAN, Oklahoma County
Commissioner; RANDY MCDANIEL, Oklahoma State Treasurer; SEAN MCDANIEL, Superintendent, OKC Public Schools; TOM MCDANIEL, American Fidelity Foundation; TIM MCLAUGHLIN, OKC Energy, Fields & Futures; ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, Conductor, OKC Philharmonic; NICOLE MILLER, OK Representative District 82; MARKWAYNE MULLIN, U.S. Representative, District 2; TERRY NEESE, CEO, IEEW; NIKKI NICE. Oklahoma City Council Member; LARRY NICHOLS, Co-Founder, Devon Energy; POLLY NICHOLS, Philanthropist, Community Leader; GEORGE NIGH, Former Governor of Oklahoma; RON NORICK. Former Mayor of Oklahoma City; CATHY O’CONNOR, Pres., Economic Devel. Alliance; BOND PAYNE, Chrm./CEO Heritage Wealth Mng.; TIMOTHY PEHRSON, CEO, Integris; RUSSELL PERRY, Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Co; GARY PIERSON, OU Regent; MATT PINNEL, Oklahoma Lt. Governor; MARY BLANKENSHIP POINTER, Banker; STEPHEN PRESCOTT, President, OMRF; SAM PRESTI, General Manager, OKC Thunder; DAVID RAINBOLT, Exec. Chrm., BancFirst Corp;
GENE RAINBOLT, Chairman Emeritus, BancFirst; GEORGE RECORDS, Chairman, Midland Financial; JEFF RECORDS, CEO, MidFirst Bank; ROBERT ‘BOB’ ROSS, CEO, Pres., Inasmuch Foundation; MEG SALYER, Accel Financial; NATALIE SHIRLEY, CEO, National Cowboy Museum; REAR ADM. GREG SLAVONIC, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; RICHARD SIAS, Oilman, Philanthropist; LEE ALLAN SMITH, CEO, Oklahoma Events; KEVIN STITT, Governor of Oklahoma; RENZI STONE, Pres., CEO, Saxum Commincations;MARK STONECIPHER, Oklahoma City Council Member; BARRY SWITZER, Former OU Football Coach; LEE SYMCOX, CEO, First Fidelity Bank; RICHARD ‘DICK’ TANENBAUM, CEO, Gardner Tanenbaum; MARNIE TAYLOR, Pres., CEO, Center for Nonprofits; DAVID THOMPSON, Pres., CEO, InvesTrust; SEAN TRAUSCHKE, Chairman, CEO, OGE Energy; GREG TREAT, Pres. Pro Tem, OK Senate; MIKE TURPEN, Attorney; KARI WATKINS, Exec. Dir., OKC National Memorial; RUSSELL WESTBROOK, OKC Thunder; ROY WILLIAMS, CEO, Greater OKC Chamber.
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FOURTH From Page 1 Fourth of July music. Participation in the forms of decorated bicycles and costumes is encouraged, and there will be a contest for participating children with prizes donated by the Learning Tree. Also present will be a special visitor from Martin Park Nature Center. For additional information, contact Wiley Hugos at 7556565. Also on Thursday July 4, the Quail
- Photo by Fran Kozakowski
Lara Nasr, Melisa Boersma, Elin Johnston and Ellie Nasr during the 2018 Nichols Hills Fourth of July Parade.
Creek Homeowner’s Association will host
its own annual parade, beginning at
the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. A costume and decoration contest will begin at 9 a.m. with the parade’s departure to follow at 9:30. The parade will end at Berta Faye Rex Quail Creek Park, where there will be live entertainment by Edgar Cruz and Snow S’more food truck with their snow cones available for purchase. Everyone is welcome at this family-friendly event. That evening, the Oklahoma City Dodgers will open a series against the Round Rock Express at Chickasaw Brick-
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town Ballpark. Following the game, an Independence Day celebration with fire-
works will take place. Fireworks will also follow Friday’s 4:35 p.m. game.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS EXHIBITS
Through July 9 • Maurice Sendak
The Maurice Sendak Exhibit is a retrospective of original works by the beloved children’s book illustrator and author of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak. The exhibit includes 50 of Sendak’s works celebrating his heartfelt art on display at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library through July 9 (closed on Thursday, July 4). For hours of operation and to learn more about the exhibit, please visit metrolibrary.org/sendak
Through Sept. 22 • French Art
Featuring more than 70 works by French and European masters such as Degas, Manet, Monet, Rousseau and Van Gogh, this exhibition celebrates Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon’s extraordinary gift of 19th and early 20th century French art to the VMFA. Tickets can be purchased online at okcmoa.com/vangogh, in person at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art or by calling the Museum at (405) 2363100. Tickets for this high-demand exhibition allow visitors a 15minute window for arrival time with slots available throughout regular Museum hours.
FUNDRAISERS
July 1 • Golf Classic
The 30th annual golf classic is at Gaillardia Country Club from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy food, raffles, golf and a day off work as you help support the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Call (405) 4271400 and visit oklahomasportshalloffame.org for details.
June 29 • River Festival
The 8th annual Stars & Stripes River Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to dusk on the Oklahoma River. This Fourth of July themed festival combines on-the-water fun with food trucks, Riversport Adventures, whitewater rafting, racing throughout the day and fireworks to end the evening. Competitors will take to the water in the Stars & Stripes Regatta and PaddleFest Dragon Boat Festival, followed in the evening by the OKC Riversport Corporate Rowing & Dragon Boat League Championships and OGE NightSprints. The Riversport Whitewater Rafting League Championship is also hosted during the day at the Riversport Rapids whitewater rafting & kayaking center. Visit the website, riversportokc.org for details.
FAMILY
July 3 • Banjo Lunch
On the first Wednesday of each month, bring your lunch to the American Banjo Museum for free museum admission and a special concert while you dine from noon to 1 p.m. Located at 9 E. Sheridan Ave.
July 3 • Sonic Summer Movie
SONIC Free Summer Movies at Myriad Botanical Gardens have activities, food and lots of fun each Wednesday through July 24 on the Great Lawn. Come early to get a great seat for Top Gun. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from the line-up of food trucks. Movies start at 9 p.m. with pre-fun starting around 8 p.m. Participants using blankets will sit on one side, lawn chairs to the other side.
July 3 • Red, White & Boom
OKC Philharmonic concert starts at 8:30 p.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m. at the State Fair Park.
July 6 • Energy FC
The OKC Energy take on El Paso Locomotive FC at the historic Taft Stadium beginning at 8 p.m. Get tickets at energyfc.com.
July 9-14 • ‘Newsies’
Lyric at the Civic Center. For tickets go to lyrictheatreokc.org.
THIS WEEKEND
June 29 • Paseo Fairy Ball
Rescheduled due to inclement weather. From 7-9 p.m at the Crown Jewel Amphitheater at First Christian Church, 3700 N Walker. More information at thepaseo.org.
June 27-29 • ‘Comedy of Errors’
William Shakespeare’s hilarious play comes to life outside at the Myriad Gardens’ Water Stage at 8 p.m. Call (405) 235-3700 for tickets.
Through June 30 • ‘Singin in the Rain’
Lyric at the Civic Center.
June 30 • Outdoor Concert
Sunday Twilight Concert Series, presented by the Chickasaw Nation, will take place at Myriad Gardens Great Lawn Stage from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics; however pets, smoking and glass containers are prohibited. This Sunday night is the 145th Army Band (Big Band).
Have a Fabulous Summer
M
y sister-in-law Stacy McDaniel finished her final round of radiation this week. She’s been through a year-long battle against breast cancer, with awesome teams from Integris in Oklahoma City and M.D. Anderson in Houston providing chemotherapy, hormone therapy, a mastectomy and radiation. It worked. The cancer is gone. Praise God! Stacy will return to her full-time job as Executive Director of Cleats for Kids, which she co-founded with my brother Mark McDaniel. Mark works at Devon Energy and has been a rock for Stacy and our entire family throughout Stacy’s treatment. All three of their kids are home for the summer. Cole McDaniel has an internship with BancFirst. His brother Josh McDaniel is working there as a teller. Both are 4.0 students at the University of Oklahoma and members of the Fiji fraternity. Meghan McDaniel will be a senior at Bishop McGuinness. She is spending the summer working, baby-sitting and running with the crosscountry team. My brother Randy McDaniel is settling into his job as State Treasurer. He really enjoys working with Gover-
nor Kevin Stitt, his cabinet and the other elected officials. Randy and his wife Julie McDaniel recently moved back to town from Edmond. Julie is a nurse practitioner at the VA and manages a team of home healthcare providers. Now, their kids Grace McDaniel and John McDaniel are biking distance from their grandparents and cousins. Both kids attend Westminster School and love sports, art, and swimming. Earlier this month, my parents Tom McDaniel and Brenda McDaniel celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They have been so involved in Oklahoma City, it’s hard to believe that she is from Slapout, he is from Limestone Gap and they got married while attending college in Alva. Our family returned to Slapout last weekend. Mom’s sister Phyllis Nine passed away at 91. She was an amazing seamstress that could sew anything she saw in a magazine. She also farmed, ran cattle and raised four kids, all while living two
miles from where she was born. Her funeral was a wonderful celebration of life, with family and friends riding in horse drawn wagons to the cemetery. The potluck lunch at the church after the funeral was delicious. Aunt Phyllis passed away the same day as my 50th birthday. It was a vivid reminder that our stay here is only temporary. We only have so many years to love, to learn, to inspire, to listen, to spread joy and to use our gifts to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s been quite a month. I’m still trying to figure everything out. But, being a part of family that shares love so freely and unconditionally has made a huge difference as we navigate lifesaving cures and personal triumphs as well as challenges, disappointments, and even death. This summer, I am taking time off from writing about film to create a few more of my own. The plan is to direct a short film for a Christian publishing company, create a music video for a local musician and finish writing the script for my next feature film with cowriter Melissa Scaramucci. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your week. Have a fabulous summer.
Drives start early to secure school supplies for foster children Two metro non-profits dedicated to helping foster children and foster families are partnering for the third consecutive year to expand back-toschool support for the 2019-2020 school year. Currently, there are nearly 8,000 children living in Oklahoma’s foster care system. Citizens Caring for Children and Circle of Care help meet the needs of those children year-round through various support services and programs. Founded in 1984, Citizens Caring for Children provides new clothing, shoes, books, personal hygiene items, school supplies and other necessities to Oklahoma foster children through programs and services including the Resource Center,
Back2School and Joy4Kids. “Backto-school time for a foster child often means a new school in an unfamiliar community, different rules and new faces,” said Lynne Roller, Executive Director of Citizens Caring for Children. “Providing school supplies and back-to-school clothes are two key ways caring individuals can support foster children through a time of considerable anxiety.” Since 1917, Oklahoma United Methodist Circle of Care has been providing help, healing and hope to children and families in crisis. As
the 2nd largest private foster care provider in the state, they recruit, train and support foster parents through support groups, respite care and community activity funds. Circle of Care CEO, Keith Howard, stated, “We are not only able to serve our own foster families, but impact a wider array of foster families throughout the community in this backto-school partnership. Nonprofits working together to make greater impact is exactly what communities need.” Donations of backpacks and specific school supplies are being accepted through July 31. For a
complete list, visit circleofcare.org and look under ‘How To Help’. If you can’t get out and shop, you can sponsor a child by donating at cccokc.org/ donate. We appreciate our Back2School sponsors Fred Jones Family Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Maximus Foundation, Express Employment International, United Way of Central Oklahoma, Swift Transportation, Lakeside United Methodist Church (UMC) in OKC, New Covenant UMC in Edmond, Ponca City UMC, St. Stephens UMC in Moore, Quail Springs UMC in OKC, Hinton UMC and St.Luke’s UMC in OKC. To learn more about fostering or how you can support foster families, visit circleofcare.org.
T HIS M ESSAGE S PONSORED B Y T HESE L OCAL B USINESSES :
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Oklahoma leaders are guiding the world By Brenda Jones Barwick, APR President, CEO Jones PR The leaders celebrated in this issue have far-reaching influence that extends well outside of Oklahoma City. Many are shaping the nation and guiding the world in leadership. One of those leaders is former Mayor Mick Cornett. From a city of one million in a world of 7.5 billion, Cornett is a
sought-after speaker at conferences of leaders around the world who are intrigued about leveraging Oklahoma talent and values to transform their cities. On top of this, he has over 1.5 million views of his TED Talk and Fortune magazine named him one of the “50 Greatest Leaders in the World.” Now, as executive counsel at Jones PR, Cornett has joined another global leading team based right here
in Oklahoma City. For nearly 20 years, Jones PR has been representing Oklahoma on a national and international level. We are the only Oklahoma PR agency to ever receive the prestigious Gold Lion Award from the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France, chosen from more than 32,000 entries from 90 countries for 26 categories. Additionally, we have won 14 national awards including three Public
Relations Society of America Silver and Bronze Anvil Awards that celebrate BREN nationwide each year in New York City. These awards are a testimony to Oklahoma’s best, proving that we can compete with the very best in the world. Congratulations to everyone on the “50 Most Powerful Oklahomans” list. You are also leaders in your industries that span the world. Global ingenuity begins Oklahoma!
BRENDA JONES Owner, CEO Jones PR
MICK CORNETT Executive Council Jones PR
Listen and learn: Encouraging young employees By Joey Root President & CEO, First Liberty Bank There is an old joke that goes “you better be nice to your kids; they will be picking out your nursing homes.” This same principle applies in business – “support the young people in your organization – they will be administering your retirement benefits.” Like a lot of jokes, there is an essential message in this one. Many businesses do not make it past one or two generations for a variety of reasons. One common reason is through a lack of “succession planning.” Who is going to be running things after the current management team rides off into the sunset? To ensure yourself the highest chance for success beyond
Joey Root, president and CEO of First Liberty Bank, encourages business leaders to support young people in their organizations. the current management team, encourage, train, and mentor the young people in your organization. Here are two specific ideas that might help groom young staff members for the future: 1. Get to know them. Working with experienced coworkers can be intimidating for young people, especially ones that are new to the work-
On the NWOKC Chamber calendar: Google’s Digital Tools Workshop 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 17 NWOKC Chamber Office 3818 N. Rockwell Ave. Come learn more about Google's free digital tools and how they can help you save time, track projects, and increase your company's productivity. You are welcome to bring your own laptop to follow along with this special training created by Google. This event is free, but space is limited so registration is required. Please contact the chamber with any questions or for more information. Register at https://northwestchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5854.
force. Taking the time to get to know them, to find out about their aspirations, and to find out what they like to do outside of work can go a long way toward making them more comfortable in the workplace and thus more productive. 2. Listen to and consider their ideas. Sometimes, we make the assumption that since someone is young and inexperienced, it is not worthwhile to hear their ideas on a business issue. However, just listening to their ideas, even if they are not ultimately adopted, will empower them to be part of the discussion and will pay dividends in the future. There are a bunch of really smart young people out there who have a lot of great ideas that are worth considering. Take care with them, they are the ones who will be taking care of you!
Supply Our Schools NWOKC businesses asked to support local teachers Every year, Feed the Children’s Teacher Store provides free school supplies, books, and educational materials to Oklahoma teachers and students from more than 200 school districts. This July, Feed the Children is calling on NWOKC businesses to come together in support of teachers, students, and school districts. The goal is to collect school supplies to provide Oklahoma's teachers and students with the tools they need to succeed. “We’re sending out the call to S.O.S. — Supply Our Schools!” organizers said.
Chamber members volunteer at the Feed the Children Teacher's Store.
The Supply Our Schools campaign will run the entire month of July — right before the school
year begins so it can have an immediate impact on teachers and students in NWOKC. Feed the Children will provide every participating business with a Starter Kit full of resources to help your organization get their promotional effort off the ground. “We’ll make it as easy as possible for you to help, the organizers said. “All you have to do is sign up.” To sign up, visit www.feedthechildren.org/pages/ supply-our-schools-2019. Members of the NWOKC Chamber will also be volunteering at the store on Aug. 8.
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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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What it takes to make the ‘Most Powerful Oklahomans’ top 50 list
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ealth alone will not get you there. There are many rich Oklahomans, who are never even nominated for the top 100 on the ballot. Some inherited it. Some made it with their business acumen. No, the secret to receiving votes from the 300 civic, government and business leaders who receive the ballots is GIVING. Using your time and/or your treasure to improve life in the state and for its citizens earns you respect and admiration. Some seek political office or nonprofit work. Not exactly a get rich quick scheme. They have a passion for people or animals. They see inequity in the lives of our citizens and want to do what they can to alle-
Oklahoma, when they obviously have other options. In MY Governor Kevin Stitt is wealthy. Mayor Opinion David Holt is the son of a school teacher by and a social worker. Both of them devote VICKI CLARK GOURLEY their lives to creating a great place to live. vicki@okcfriday.com Governor Anoatubby your brains and compassion are unmatched. Tricia Everest and Sue Ann Arnall, your concern for othviate it. ers, is unparalleled. Clay Bennett, you Others on the list are rich, but instead of have united us with “Thunder.” Larry gathering up their fortune and moving Nichols and David Rainbolt, thanks for away, as many of our wealthiest oil fami- investing in so many social service agenlies did, these people stay involved in cies. Cheers to the Top 50!
Senator Treat praises successful legislative session By SENATOR GREG TREAT President Pro Tempore The 2019 legislative session will be remembered as one of the most significant for its terrific policy victories and a state budget that makes significant investments in our classrooms, criminal justice reforms, and other crucial areas of our state. Senate Republicans rolled out a fourpoint agenda early in the session and delivered on every single promise. We achieved our goals of creating a legislative watchdog office to increase accountability in the spending of Oklahomans’ tax dollars. We gave the governor the ability to hire and fire the heads of five of the largest agencies. We increased the amount of time students will spend in the classroom with a
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quality teacher, and we invested significantly into many criminal justice reform programs. Additionally, we protected hard-won workers’ comp reforms and modernized the judicial districting process to enlarge the pool of qualified judicial candidates. Amidst all of these policy victories, the Legislature crafted a terrific state budget that invests $75 million new dollars into our classrooms, gives a teacher pay raise for the second consecutive year, and fully funds ODOT’s eight-year plan. We achieved all of this and more while still saving an extra $200 million to help us mitigate the effects of a future economic downturn. It was a great year at the Capitol! But we’re just getting started. Senate Republicans will continue investing in our budget and enacting policies that will help make Oklahoma an even better state!
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Members of Casady’s Class of 2019 toss their caps in the air as they celebrate on St. Edward’s Chapel lawn at graduation.
Casady grads become FRIDAY’s Most Powerful Oklahomans Casady School’s mission is to develop excellence, confidence, and integrity in students and prepare them with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for success. This is best demonstrated by the achievements of its graduates who are consistently named to the OKC FRIDAY’S list of Top 50 Oklahomans. Founded in 1947, Casady started as a college preparatory church school in the classical tradition of eastern boarding schools. The founders’ focus on education resulted in a school, which, in many ways, resembles the inclusive, family-oriented and coeducational nature that exists today. Alumni frequently cite the Casady experience as the foundation for their success in life. Casady’s challenging and supportive environment allows its students to explore, collaborate, communicate and participate. Colleges look for these skills in prospective students because they create the foundation for success. Employers want to hire people who are able to collaborate, who have a solid global understanding, and who live lives of balance, purpose, and joy. Casady’s structure builds these skills into each of its graduates. As such, Casady helps students succeed by challenging and supporting them in every aspect of their educational experience. The result is that
Casady students are given every opportunity to realize their potential and use it to make a difference in their community. Casady School has much to celebrate about the Class of 2019! Here are just a few highlights: • 70 percent overall acceptance rate. • 244 college acceptances to 107 different colleges and universities (100% are Barron’s indexed and approved colleges/universities for quality and excellence). • $6,473,050 offered in scholarships. • 100 percent matriculation to 39 different colleges and universities. • 90 percent admitted into a top choice college. • 91 percent admitted into two or more colleges (of students who applied to multiple colleges). • 68 percent received a scholarship. • 60 percent will matriculate outof-state. • 45 percent percent of ACT testtakers scored 30 or above. • 9 will attend university honors colleges. • 7 plan to participate in 5 different intercollegiate sports. • 4 National Merit Finalists. • 2 National Merit Scholars. • 4-time state champions in Science Olympiad. • 1 Gap Year.
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SUE ANN ARNALL President Arnall Family Foundation
The Diversion Hub will connect people with service, resources By Sue Ann Arnall President Arnall Family Foundation It’s no secret that criminal justice reform is a concern in Oklahoma County. Historically, the community that was serving justiceinvolved individuals has been challenged to coordinate and collaborate with others when providing resources. Last winter, the Arnall Family Foundation convened a group to identify opportunities to continue meaningful progress toward criminal justice reform. The resounding response was that navigating the justice system is complex and often difficult, especially for those who face added obstacles such as housing or transportation insecurity, mental health issues, or substance abuse. The opportunity exists to help justice-involved individuals navigate the system effectively with the goal toward reducing their overall interactions with the criminal justice system. The approach, currently referred
to as The Diversion Hub, will connect justice-involved individuals to benefits and resources available through agencies and organizations in Oklahoma County. The seven service areas the multiagency platform may address are: ● Housing. ● Mental health services. ● Substance abuse treatment. ● Education. ● Employment. ● Family services. ● Case management. The time is now to create The Diversion Hub and work toward criminal justice reform in Oklahoma County. With your help, this multi-agency platform, with a physical space near the Oklahoma County Courthouse and jail, can become a reality with its inclusion in the MAPS 4 capital improvement program. Join me in this next step toward real change for our fellow Oklahomans. Additional information regarding the Diversion Hub and how it will benefit our community will be released throughout the coming months.
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OSU President Burns Hargis, First Cowgirl Ann Hargis, James Pickel (class of ’72) and Victoria Berry, director of the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art. Abstract Orange Sculture Dedication.
Hargis’ leading charge in transforming Oklahoma State into a cultural hub From stunning sculptures enlivening the Stillwater campus of Oklahoma State University to striking landscaping designed to welcome one and all, art is taking its place in the public realm. President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis have been leading the charge, transforming the university into a regional cultural hub. Under their leadership, the university has seen the installation of pieces from renowned sculptor Allan Houser, year-long exhibitions by Bill Barrett, the commemoration of Nancy Randolph Davis, the first African-American to attend the university when it was Oklahoma A&M College, and many more. The sculptures co-exist with the brick and mortar architectural landscape and integrate the experience of art into everyday life. “It’s all part of the education process,” Hargis said. “As you see different genres, it’s a broadening of experiences. Plus, it’s beautiful. Incorporating public art was a mission I wanted to start, and I think we are.” Hargis said Oklahoma State is perfectly suited to display sculptures and other public art.
“These kinds of pieces enhance the overall appearance of the campus,” he said. “The great thing about OSU is the buildings are not stacked so tightly together that you can’t have any perspective. You can actually appreciate the buildings and the public art.” The transformation includes not only visual arts but facilities as well. The OSU Museum of Art opened in the former Postal Plaza in downtown Stillwater in 2014, bringing the university’s art collection to the public. The Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music stimulates the highest standards of excellence in music education, research, performance, creativity and service. The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, set to open in the fall, will attract national and international performances with an opening performance by the New York Philharmonic. In recognition of their contributions, the Hargises received the George Nigh Public Service in the Arts Award at the 43rd annual Governor’s Arts Awards in April. The award recognizes Oklahoma government officials for their outstanding support of the arts.
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Celebrate Oklahoma
JOHN ARMITAGE President Okla. Blood Institute
MARK BEUTLER Director, Commun. American Cancer Society
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EDIE ROODMAN Executive Director Okla. Israel Exchange
Working in nonprofits: The good and the bad By Rose Lane Editor The rewards of working for a nonprofit can be tremendous, but that satisfaction often doesn’t come without challenges. According to the Center for Nonprofits, there are 19,912 nonprofits in Oklahoma. In America, nonprofits employ more than 10 percent of the workforce and contribute 5.4 percent of the
nation’s GDP. Marnie Taylor, president and CEO of the Center for Nonprofits, said working for a nonprofit, whether as an employee, volunteer or board member, is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. “For so many of us, we have dedicated our lives to this incredible calling,” she said. “The hours can be long and the results could take months, years or
decades to realize, but the efforts are bolstered by the people who work in this sector day in and day out.” “Our communities depend on our charitable nonprofits and philanthropists large and small to see change happen. There is nothing like this change when we see it. We truly change lives and save lives through our
MARNIE TAYLOR President, CEO Center for Nonprofits
TSINENA THOMPSON President, CEO OK Lawyers for Children
LEXI SKAGGS Director of Major Gifts United Way
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GOOD From Page 13 work.” While he finds the medical aspects of his job interesting, Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Blood Institute, said what drives him is OBI’s mission. “We are the donor-to-patient lifeline; providing our communities and medical partners security by meeting transfusion and health care needs,” he said. “Anonymous giving is the highest form of generosity and our donors practice it. I am in awe of all the altruistic members of our community that step up to donate their blood to save the life of someone they do not know.” Lexi Skaggs’ family benefited from programs supported by the United Way. Now, she is the organization’s director of director of major gifts. “The best part about working for a nonprofit is that deep-down satisfaction that what I’m doing has the opportunity to make a fellow Oklahoman’s life better, get them out of a dark place, or even save their life,” she said. Mark Beutler, director, communications for the South Region of the American Cancer Society, started his career in radio and TV before moving to state government. “Working for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and then the Department of Human Services was rewarding, but also a challenge,” he said. “Budget issues, low pay among state employees, as well as the internal workings of state government, particularly DHS, made the job as a public servant often unbearable.” “Today I am back in the nonprofit sector at American Cancer Society of Oklahoma, and the benefits and rewards are great. After spending so much wasted time at DHS, this feels like I am giving back to society, helping those who are suffering from this terrible disease.” Nonprofits close gaps between those that have and those that don’t to level the field for all, Tsinena Thompson, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, said. “Nonprofits bring out the best in our community by offering opportunities for every citizen to be engaged in some need within the community
that speaks to him or her.” In Jewish life, there is a guiding tenet “tikkun olam” which means repair of the world, Edie Roodman, executive director of the Oklahoma Israel Exchange said. “I have always felt a responsibility to make a difference in the community in which I live,” she said. “Serving as an executive director for a nonprofit provides me the opportunity to fulfill the promise of adding light.” Resources and a lack of understanding of the workings of a nonprofit provide challenges for those working in the sector. “The difficult part about working for a nonprofit is the constant pressure to do more, be more or get more,” Skaggs said.“The need is always higher than the resources. It sounds cheesy, but every dollar really does count.” “The most difficult times are when the economy goes down but the need goes up because then the resources are understandably harder to come by.” Roodman said one of her biggest challenges is making the mission of OKIE relevant to community members who have not yet had the opportunity to experience the entrepreneurial energy and vibrant spirit of the “start up nation.” “OKIE must demonstrate that there is value in continuing to strengthen the mutually beneficial bond between the state of Oklahoma and the state of Israel.” There is also a perception that because a nonprofit is volunteer driven, a qualified paid infrastructure is not essential to the delivery of services, Thompson said. That perception goes as far as that nonprofit leaders and staff should not be properly compensated in order to attract the very best qualified personnel in their field. “Nonprofit leaders and staff should not be treated or compensated as somehow unworthy of a competitive wage simple because they work for a nonprofit,” she said. But for nonprofit professionals, the pros of nonprofit service always outweigh the cons. “The nonprofit world has its own set of challenges, working with donor dollars and trying to stretch them as far as possible,” Beutler said. “But the benefits of providing service to those with cancer far outweighs any challenges.”
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Palomar is committed to changing how the story ends for Oklahoma’s kids Oklahoma is ranked No. 1 in the nation for children exposed to domestic violence. Fifty-five percent of kids in Oklahoma City have experienced adversity, significant trauma and/or violence before the age of 18. Instead of being able to enjoy their childhood, these children focus on the safety of their family and live in survival. This impacts their education, impulse control and ultimately the ability to prepare for their future. Without intervention, adversity can have life-long cognitive and physical effects and drastically increases their risk for long term problems such as: heart disease, alcoholism, depression, COPD, incarceration, suicide and early death. Palomar is committed to changing how this story ends for Oklahoma City’s children. Camp HOPE is the only evidence-based camping and mentoring program shown to change the outcomes for trauma exposed children. Through our intensive camping and long-term mentoring, we engage kids and teens for years and break the generational cycle of violence. Their journey to
healing will be long, and at times, treacherous. Palomar and our partner agencies work together to help and support them through every step of the way. Camp HOPE is different than traditional summer camps. Our campers have fun but also learn coping skills, build resilience, and literally raise their HOPE. Research shows that hope mitigates trauma and the good news is, it can be taught! Through powerful team-building activities, and hope-centered curriculum, we mitigate the negative impact of trauma and collaboratively lead our children to healing. Camp HOPE is a reality in thanks to our amazing partner agencies and committed volunteers. We especially thank the City of Oklahoma City for supporting our vision for a healthier community. To learn more about how you can get involved in this life-saving initiative, please visit www.palomarokc.org
Camp HOPE is the only evidence-based camping and mentoring program shown to change the outcomes for trauma exposed children.
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Built from the ground up Laura Lynn’s Home Care celebrates a new beginning Oklahoma’s leading in-home care and private duty provider, Laura Lynn’s Home Care is celebrating the opening of its new administrative offices at 9801 N. May Ave. in The Village.
Laura Lynn’s Home Care’s new facility features 3000 square feet of office and meeting space and was constructed by local builder Jeremy Bryant. The new building signifies the
start of a new chapter in the story of this successful, female owned and familyoperated business. “We are absolutely thrilled to have this new home,” says Laura Hicks, Founder
of Laura Lynn’s Home Care. “I can think back to when I started this business out of my home nearly two decades ago and to see where we have come today is simply amazing,” she says. From its humble beginnings in 2002, Laura Lynn’s Home Care has grown to become one of the largest in-home care and private duty care providers in the state. With a large team of certified caregivers, Laura Lynn’s Home Care is well-suited to provide personalized
care from just a few hours a day, to complete 24/7 coverage. They can also provide specialized care for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. “This new space will provide a better workflow for our team, ultimately providing our customers with an even better level of personal service,” says Courtny Steward, co-owner and daughter of Laura Hicks. “We’re proud of this new building and proud to call The Village the
new home of our growing business,” says Steward. “This location could not be more perfect for our clients or staff,” she adds. Laura Lynn’s Home Care is licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and serves families across central Oklahoma. For more information about Laura Lynn’s Home Care or to schedule a FREE in-home consultation, visit LauraLynnsHomeCare. com or call (405) 418-2961.
Laura Lynn’s Home Care is celebrating the opening of its new administrative offices at 9801 N. May Ave. in The Village.
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Local seniors enjoy new experiences, continuing education Lifetime learning is an everyday occurrence at Concordia. From hosting speaker series dedicated to expanding residents' minds to bringing in local thought leaders and experts during mini-masterclasses, the northwest Oklahoma City senior living community believes in the power of learning, no matter a person's age. Many studies have found a well-documented relationship between education and longevity, including a study cited in Psychology Today which found older adults who participated in educational opportunities saw slowed or lessened cognitive decline than those who avoid such activities. “Our residents have a plethora of educational and
learning opportunities,” said Concordia Executive Director Danny Eischen. “We like to keep them on their toes, whether that's through bringing in an expert on sustainable coffee sourcing, a meteorologist who discusses the minutiae of weather patterns or a local business owner discussing ways she inspires her employees, a person’s ability to learn new things doesn't stop after retirement. It’s a cornerstone of humanity.” In January, Concordia hosted Eileen Joseph, a veteran speaker and mental health expert, who discussed the intricacies of brain health and provided tangible tips for staying mentally active. Spring was a busy season, as well, with Concordia hosting Vicki Behenna from the Oklahoma Innocence
Project to discuss incarceration and criminal justice reform and world-renowned violinist Kyle Dillingham showcasing his matchless musical talents. Expanding the mind can happen through the stomach, too! Concordia brought in a host of local farmers, breweries and wineries during a delicious tasting event where residents could vote on their favorite dishes and drinks. In July, Concordia will welcome Bruce McIntire, executive director of the Parkinson's Foundation and in August Dr. Michael Strauss, an experimental particle physicist doing research on the ATLAS detector, will teach a class. There’s something for all interests, especially for those looking to discover something new.
World-renowned violinist Kyle Dillingham showcases his matchless musical talents to the residents of Concordia.
Oklahoma American Cancer Society raising funds for its own Hope Lodge Out in the west Texas town of Springlake, Gay Nell Moree was packing for a trip to Lubbock. Her husband, Eddie, had been diagnosed with lung cancer and needed treatment so they were hitting the road for the two-hour drive. “When Eddie was diagnosed, it meant driving 120 miles round-trip every day,” she said. “That was just too much. So, we checked into
the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge. We stayed there free of charge for about six weeks.” Hope Lodge is one of the many services offered by ACS and people like Gay Nell say it is a lifesaver. “Oh, my goodness,” she said with a laugh. “It is such a remarkable place. They have a large living room on the first floor and sitting areas on each floor
where everyone can visit and work puzzles.” “Then just about every day, a church or some other organization will bring in a meal for everyone. It’s just an amazing place.” Now Oklahoma is getting its own Hope Lodge. Much work has been done in a “quiet phase” the past couple of years, with land donated by the University of Oklahoma. It will be
built near the OU Health Sciences Center, about a block from the Stephenson Cancer Center. “We are looking at finally doing the groundbreaking in 2020,” said Brian Brookey, ACSOK Campaign director. “The Hope Lodge program gives hope to those who might otherwise give up because they simply cannot afford the financial burden of traveling to
Oklahoma City for treament.” “Many patients face weeks and sometimes months away from home for treatment. The new Hope Lodge facility will ease that burden, so they can focus on what is important, and that is recovery.” Planned amenities include 34 guest rooms, See ACS, Page 18
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The University of Oklahoma and ACSOK have joined the medical community and various civic-minded individuals to make Hope Lodge Oklahoma a reality. Hope Lodge Oklahoma will be the only free lodging program available for adult cancer patients and their caregivers who must leave home for treatment.
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with its own private bath. Rooms will have fully-equipped kitchens, and on-site laundry facilities will be stocked with supplies. An outdoor healing garden is part of the new lodge, as well as common guest lounges and a dining room. A resource library with computer area will be provided and guests will have access to transportation to area treatment centers. “Unfortunately, cancer is an all-too-familiar word in our vocabulary,” said Scott Meacham, who along with Gene Rainbolt, is chairing the Hope Lodge campaign. “Many of us have been personally touched by the disease, while others have witnessed how it affects our loved ones, friends or our co-workers. But often, it’s not just the disease these people are faced with during these challenging times.” Meacham said the University
of Oklahoma and ACSOK have joined the medical community and various civic-minded individuals to make Hope Lodge Oklahoma a reality. “For many cancer patients with limited means, the new Hope Lodge facility will be the only way they can access the lifesaving treatment they need,” he added. “We are honored to be working with the most generous foundations, corporations, and individuals to bring Hope Lodge to Oklahoma. We have a chance to save lives and we hope Oklahomans throughout the state will join us in supporting this project.” Currently, more than 30 Hope Lodge locations have been built throughout the United States. Hope Lodge Oklahoma will be the only free lodging program available for adult cancer patients and their caregivers who must leave home for treatment. For additional information on the American Cancer Society of Oklahoma and Hope Lodge, visit www.cancer.org/Oklahoma.
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Colleen Cooper with Christina Fleharty, PT, during a Chance to Dance class at the OKC Ballet.
Ballet offers classes for Parkinson’s patients and special needs children Have you ever thought that a doctor might prescribe dance for various illnesses? At Oklahoma City Ballet, we know that dance can heal both bodies and hearts. Community outreach programs have been part of the ballet’s mission for years, but in our new stunning and ADA-accessible facility, healing arts programs are impacting the lives of both children and adults through dance and music. In September 2017, Oklahoma City Ballet launched Dance for Parkinson’s. Since that time, over 110 participants have taken the class, now offered twice per week due to demand. Beyond the physical benefits of this program, we have witnessed the positive effects of friendships formed among the participants. Isolation can be an unexpected side-effect of Parkinson’s disease, but we offer a place for people to come together for their health, and more importantly, for community. Dance for Parkinson’s is
FREE to participants and held every Monday and Thursday from 12:45-1:45 p.m. at 6800 N. Classen. The success of Dance for Parkinson’s inspired another healing arts program, Chance to Dance, a class for children with mixed abilities and disabilities. Many kids with special needs have limited opportunities to participate in dance classes. By using a volunteer with each child, Chance to Dance brings young students and their families together for fun and healing through movement. One parent commented, “I cannot begin to express how great this experience was for my child and the whole family. After a long week of occupational therapy, speech therapy, IEP meetings and other appointments, this program was like a breath of fresh air for the whole family. Thank you all for being so awesome!” Chance to Dance is FREE and will begin again on Sept. 7.
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Celebrate Oklahoma
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The streetcar is the newest way to get around downtown.
There is much to see and do in OKC! By Sara Schlecht Student Intern Oklahoma City has so much to offer visitors and locals alike. This summer, check out some of the new attractions, visiting exhibitions and entertainment mainstays that make this dynamic place. Information on these things and more can be found at visitokc.com. Use the streetcar to get around downtown Make the most of this new transportation method and use it to take you throughout Downtown, Bricktown, Automobile Alley and Midtown. With frequent arrivals and more than 20 platform stops, the streetcar is sure to help you get the most out of what Oklahoma City has to offer. See European masterpieces at OKCMOA The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will host an exhibition called “Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: The Mellon Collection of French Art.” On loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this exhibition features more than 70 works from renowned
artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. These paintings from the Impressionist movement and other French schools of art will be on display from June 22 to Sept. 22. Visit Kermit the Frog at the American Banjo Museum An exhibit titled “Jim Henson — Life and Legacy” honors the banjo enthusiast and legendary creator of the Muppets. Items on display include Kermit the Frog himself, original artwork, rare photos and other personal insights into Henson’s life. The exhibit is on display until September. Learn about “Wild Weather” at Science Museum Oklahoma Visit this special exhibit to learn about the science of weather and forecasting. Hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms and extreme temperatures are explored through images, multimedia displays and experiments. “Wild Weather” is open until Labor Day. Ride the Wheeler Ferris Wheel Enjoy the views of the downtown See ATTRACTIONS, Page 2
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ATTRACTIONS From Page 21 area and the stunning Oklahoma sunsets from this structure on the bank of the Oklahoma River. Once located on Santa Monica Pier where it appeared in several iconic movies, the Ferris wheel is now a landmark of Oklahoma City’s up and coming Wheeler District. Catch a Dodgers game at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Professional baseball has been in Oklahoma City since 1904, and you can now see the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers right here in Oklahoma City. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark has a variety of concession stand offerings and statues of iconic baseball players with Oklahoma ties to round out your game experience. Explore Frontier City’s new Timbertown In this attraction, new characters and new rides entertain the whole family. This unique section of the theme park is designed for a younger set of thrill-seekers but is sure to be fun for parents and kids alike with its blend of reimagined classic rides and entirely new ones. Check out Sanctuary Asia at the OKC Zoo Visit the Asian elephants, red pandas, Indian rhinos and other inhabitants of this newly expanded exhibit at the zoo. A restaurant called Lotus Pavilion offers guests the chance to enjoy a unique meal with a view of the landscape and animals in their habitats. USA Today recently named Sanctuary Asia the 7th best zoo exhibit in the United States. Visit the National Softball Hall of Fame Softball has been played in the
United States since 1887 but didn’t appear at the Olympics until 1996. Learn about the history of the sport and the contributions that made it an Olympic sport through the museum’s story boards and memorabilia. Buy tickets and mark your calendars for the State Fair The 2019 Oklahoma State Fair is September 12-22. Save money with the advanced gate deals on tickets for admission. Tickets are available at a discounted price at the Jim Norick Arena Box Office, online at okstatefair.com, by calling 948-6800 and at metro locations of OnCue and MidFirst Bank from July 6 to Sept. 11. Come see the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum The memorial is a symbol of strength in the city to remind people of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum offer insight into the events that unfolded April 19, 1995. The museum has state-of-the-art technology, hands-on exhibits and even evidence from that fateful day that tourists can see for themselves. Between the touching Outdoor Symbolic Memorial and the informational Memorial Museum, no visitor will be able to leave unaffected. Take a trip to the Myriad Botanical Gardens In downtown OKC you’ll find the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The Myriad Botanical Gardens has earned global attention and praise for its beauty and unique design. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter and is covered by 3,028 translucent acrylic panels. Once inside, you can see multiple waterfalls and 750 varieties of plant life in two distinct climates: a tropical wet zone at the south end and a tropical dry zone at the north end.
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Sports Weekly Fridaylanders shine in All-State soccer game
Crossings Christian’s Olivia Baker (14) crashes into the East goalkeeper during the Class 4A All-State soccer game at Moore High School. - Photos by Richard Clifton, rtcdigitalimages.zenfolio.com
Deer Creek’s Matt McLaws (18) chases down a ball during the Class 6A AllState soccer game earlier this month at Moore High School.
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McGuinness’ Katelyn Pierce passes the ball to a teammate during the Class 5A All-State soccer game earlier this month at Moore.
Heritage Hall’s Preston Nelson (3) corrals a pass from one of his West squad teammates during the Class 5A All-State Soccer game at Moore.
Knights split twin bill with Community Christian Crossings Christian earned a baseball doubleheader split last Monday against Community Christian as the Red Dirt Leage season winds down. The Knights (5-4-1) scored six runs in the bottom of the third inning to pull away for a 9-2 win over the Royals in the first game. Tucker Dlugonski led a trio with two hits in the game, going 2-for-4 with a double, two runs batted in (RBI) and two runs scored. Jonah Mahen and Silas Ward accounted for the other two-hit outings, with Mahen scoring twice. Mason Snyder also added an RBI single and scored a run. Pitcher Guy Wood allowed just a hit and struck out eight over four innings to pick up the win. In the nightcap, Crossings
Christian couldn’t overcome six errors and managed only four hits in a 7-5 loss. Preston Mahen, Riley Nix, Gavin Bender and Jonah Mahen had one hit each in the setback. Bender and Preston Mahen drove in a run, while Mahen scored a run and Nix added two more runs for the Knights. Snyder took the loss on the mound, allowing four runs on three hits and striking out four in three innings. Last Tuesday, the Knights were scheduled for a doubleheader at Fridayland rival Casady. Crossings Christian cruised to a doubleheader win against the Cyclones, 14-0 and 6-3, in earlier action this month. – By Jason Jewell
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Art show dedicated to those affected by cancer The Troy and Dollie Smith Wellness Center at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute is having its 25th annual art exhibit dedicated to the curative powers of creativity and to all whose lives have been affected by cancer. Artists of all ages wishing to express how their lives have been affected by cancer will have their work
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Artists, cancer survivors, families and friends will be recognized at the 25th annual Celebration of Life Art Show and Opening Reception on Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, 5911 W. Memorial Rd. To RSVP for the event, please call 405-9512277.
Initiative aims to make Oklahoma top fishing destination Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell announced last week the launch of the Oklahoma Fishing Trail, an initiative designed to showcase the state's quality fishing opportunities and increase tourism. “Our goal is to become a Top 10 tourism state, and the No. 1 fishing state in the nation,” said Pinnell, also the state’s Secretary of Tourism and Branding. “Fishing is big business, and the Oklahoma Fishing Trail initiative will promote our state’s unique fishing opportunities — arguably the most diverse fishing in the country — increase tourism, and generate additional tax revenue for the state. "Most people don’t realize the kind of revenue we’re talking about. On average, anglers in Oklahoma already spend $1.8 billion on fishing annually and support more than 15,000 jobs in the state. And we’re only going to grow from there.” The Oklahoma Fishing Trail is a cooperative effort of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. It highlights 38 lakes across the state and an additional 20 Oklahoma fishing experiences that are part of the Wildlife Department’s Close to Home Fishing Program. The Trail has six loops, one for each region of the state, to help guide visitors to the perfect lake for their desired catch. The Trail's website is FishinOK.com. Wildlife Department Director J.D. Strong said Oklahoma is already a premier destination for
fishing-related tourism because of its fish diversity and liberal regulations. “Whether you’re looking for an all-around lake that’s known for several different species or a specific spot to get that standout species, we’ve got options,” Strong said. “In the Northeastern Loop, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is a great spot for catching largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and paddlefish, while Lake Eufaula and Lake Tenkiller were chosen for their standout crappie fishing.” Oklahoma fishing also stands out for some unique species, such as the paddlefish. The Wildlife Department's Oklahoma Paddlefish Research Center, near the Twin Bridges Area of Grand Lake State Park, will even process anglers’ catches and return fillets to the angler at no cost. FishinOK.com features a map of all the trail stops along with detailed information on amenities available at each stop. Branded Oklahoma Fishing Trail merchandise will also be available. A free Oklahoma Fishing Trail brochure is available at TravelOK.com/Brochures or by calling (800) 652-6552. Anglers can also find the brochure at Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers, Oklahoma State Parks and at the Oklahoma Fishing Trail lakes. Tourism is Oklahoma’s thirdlargest industry, contributing nearly $9 billion to the state’s economy in direct visitor spending, and $656 million in state and local taxes annually.
The Oklahoma History Center is pleased to welcome Dave Wickerham as the featured organist for the July 2019 Kilgen Organ performance “Salute to America.” This presentation will be Monday, July 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will take place in the Devon Great Hall. Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers, and may be reserved by calling (405) 522-0765. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and seating is first-come, first-served. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. Wickerham’s “Salute to America” will be comprised of dozens of well-known compositions that are intended to pay tribute to the patriotic spirit of all Americans, as well as to honor those servicemen and servicewomen who have defended the freedom enjoyed in the United States.
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Beast Feast Crossings to host annual sportsmen’s dinner Crossings Community Church is preparing for its 11th Annual Beast Feast Sportsmen’s Dinner and celebration on July 26, 58:30 p.m. at Crossings OKC Campus, 14600 N. Portland Ave. Designed for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, Beast Feast will include a delicious sportsmen’s feast, a hunting and fishing expo, prizes and giveaways and a special message from Brad Clay, founder of Final Descent Outdoors. Final Descent Outdoors was formed in 2009 to create faithbased outdoor television programming. “If you miss this year’s Beast Feast with Brad Clay, you will miss the best Beast Feast yet,” said Beast Feast founder and Lead Pastor of Highland Park Community Church Mike Fackler. “Brad is transparent, humorous, raw, and relational, and he delivers one of the best messages I’ve ever
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heard.” “When you attend Beast Feast, you’ll walk away with a new friend, a new understanding of who you are, and an understanding of why Jesus is so important.” “Beast Feast is an event that allows my love for the outdoors to directly coincide with my love for God,” Pastor of Contemporary Worship at Crossings Community Church and Beast Feast fan Josh Edington said. “And it’s just flat-out fun! I’m always so encouraged by the people I meet and the stories I hear.” Doors will open to
the public at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served prior to the program held in the Venue at Crossings OKC at 7: p.m. Tickets are $15 for ages 16 and up and $5 for ages 15 and under. Purchase tickets online, apply to be a vendor, and find event details at crossings.church/beastfeast. Crossings Community Church is a Christ-centered church committed to live by faith, be a voice of hope and be known by love. Crossings celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2019
and details about special events, history and more can be found at crossings.church/ 60. Crossings hosts services at its OKC campus 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Crossings Edmond, 1500 W. Covell Road, Edmond, hosts services at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. Services are also available online at live.crossings.church, Sundays at 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m., Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and streamed each Sunday to Crossings Joseph Harp.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Samaya Fagan You are hereby notified that the Petitioner in the above styled action has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility and for abandonment. You must Answer the Petition on or before the 14 day of July, 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 3 day of June, 2019. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Shalease Blue Deputy (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 14, 2019; Friday, June 21, 2019; Friday, June 28, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-1422 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Ramon Darnell Atchison, Petitioner, and Kamberia Lee Rector, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Kamberia Lee Rector GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 15 day of July, 2019, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 24 day of May, 2019.
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Rollin Nash, Jr., the duly-appointed Special Administrator, on June 18, 2019 filed herein his Petition for Probate of Will and Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees. This proceeding initially commenced, and is still being administered, as an intestate proceeding. On March 25, 2019, a Petition was filed herein requesting admission of a Last Will and Testament executed by Decedent Dean A. Kidd, said Last Will and Testament dated June 3, 2004. Thereafter, on April 2, 2019, a Last Will and Testament executed by Decedent Dean A. Kidd was filed in this proceeding, said Last Will and Testament dated May 31, 2007. On May 28, 2019, the above-entitled cause came on for hearing at which time the Court ordered that this proceeding be further set for hearing to determine the admissibility of either of the referenced Last Wills and Testaments, or whether this proceeding should continue to be administered as an intestate proceeding. The Petition for Probate of Will and Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees further requests that the heirs, devisees and legatees be judicially determined for both Decedents. IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED by the Court and notice is hereby given that the Special Administrator’s Petition for Probate of Will and Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees be, and it is hereby set for hearing before the Honorable Richard W. Kirby, Judge of the District Court, in this courtroom in the Oklahoma County District Court, Oklahoma City, on Wednesday, the 31st day of July, 2019 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Notice thereof be mailed by the attorney for Special Administrator to each of the heirs, devisees and legatees of both said Decedents at their last known places of residence with postage thereon prepaid not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing, all according to law. SIGNED:
RICHARD W. KIRBY JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/Gail Bowlby Deputy (SEAL) APPROVED: /s/Rollin Nash, Jr. OBA #6584 NASH COHENOUR GIESSMANN & SCOTT, PC 4101 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste. 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Telephone: (405) 917-5000 Facsimile: (405) 917-5005 Email: rnash@nashfirm.com Attorney for Rollin Nash, Jr. Special Administrator
SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 24 day of May, 2019.
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Notary: /s/Christine Uvino (SEAL) My commission expires: 11/24/2019 Commission Number: 15010606
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CV-2019-1369 IN RE: The name of: Sean Conley Morgan
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Mary Birdsong, ..Plaintiff vs. Kubayh Birdson Sr‌ Defendant 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 incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 4 day of August 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.
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Sean C. Morgan has petitioned to change his/her name to Summer C. Morgan. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10 o’clock A.M. on the 11 day of July, 2019, before Judge Timmons at 10 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/L. Stead By: DEPUTY
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PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 28, 2019; Friday, July 5, 2019)) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PB-2016-1189 Honorable Richard W. Kirby IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATES OF DEAN A. KIDD, Deceased, and ANNA REID IRENE KIDD, Deceased.
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Madison Dunford, as next of friend of Kynleigh Jayde Weber has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Kynleigh Jayde Weber to (b) Kynleigh Jayde Dunford; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 25 day of July, 2019 at 2 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/Jamie Houston (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
Hernandez to (b) Sarai Isabel Orta Hernandez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 25 day of July, 2019 at 2 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/Jamie Houston (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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Over 3,500 parents and caregivers attended Early Birds last year, but there are thousands more parents of young children in central Oklahoma who could be benefiting from Early Birds.
Early Birds help parents learn to engage with children All parents want to do what’s best for their children. But parenting isn’t easy, and when life gets hectic it’s tempting to turn to the quick solution. When Maria’s 18-month-old daughter Ariana became fussy, she often gave her child her cell phone to keep her quiet. Then Maria attended Early Birds, where she received highquality educational toys and books and learned about easy ways to incorporate learning activities into her daughter’s everyday routines. She also learned about the importance of engaging with her child rather than pacifying her with her cell phone. Now when Ariana begins to cry, Maria — armed with knowledge about child development that she received from Early Birds — pulls out a book to read with her daughter. Over 3,500 parents and caregivers attended Early Birds last year, but there are thousands
more parents of young children like Ariana in central Oklahoma who could be benefiting from Early Birds. When children enter kindergarten with the skills and resources they need to succeed in school, our entire community thrives. Will you help us reach more families? With a donation of just $70, you can send a parent and child to Early Birds and provide parents with the resources, tools, and support they need to be their children’s first teachers. Every parent needs to know they have somewhere to turn. You can make Early Birds that place for more families. When young children lack positive early learning experiences, they are more likely to start school behind and stay behind. But with your gift, you can be part of the solution. Please consider making a contribution today at smartstartcentraloklahoma.org.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists need volunteers for the first-ever lupus prevention study. Family members of lupus patients are especially encouraged to participate. The clinical trial, known as the SMILE trial, seeks to identify individuals at high risk for developing lupus and treat them with an immune-modifying medication before they ever transition into the disease. The goal is to delay the onset of lupus, lessen its symptoms and potentially prevent it altogether. Lupus is caused when the immune system becomes unbalanced, leading to the development of autoantibodies and chronic inflammation that damage the body’s organs and tissues. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, an estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. are living with lupus. Once a person has a lupus diagnosis, many times the dam-
age has already started, said Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., OMRF Vice President of Clinical Affairs and chair of OMRF’s Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program. “For some time, our lab has been interested in understanding the first things that go wrong in the body that lead to lupus. Now we want to find ways to identify people at high risk so we can offer help before the damage starts.” The trial is actively recruiting new participants who are at risk for developing lupus. In order to qualify, an individual must have a positive ANA test and at least one other lupus symptom. Symptoms of lupus include skin rashes, joint pain, joint swelling, anemia, extreme fatigue, mouth sores or sunlight sensitivity. To participate in the trial or receive more information, please call (405) 271-7221. Participants will be compensated $50 per visit for their time and effort.
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Kratos and Oklahoma: Keeping America safe together By Steve Fendley President Kratos Unmanned Systems Division Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is an industry leader in the rapid development, demonstration, and fielding of technology leading systems and products for America’s national security. However, threats to the nation are ever-changing. To best protect our homeland, Kratos believes that the future of military must include high-tech, low-cost solutions, so Kratos is working to deliver our technologies at affordable costs. Within the Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, we are designing and building state-of-the-art, unmanned tactical aerial platforms and high-performance aerial target systems for U.S. warfighters
and our allies. This includes our newest and most exciting unmanned system yet — the XQ-58A Valkyrie. The Valkyrie is a cutting-edge unmanned jet aircraft. It is similarly shaped and has comparable performance to conventional manned fighter aircraft, but it is about two-thirds of the size and costs substantially less. Valkyrie is designed to augment manned aircraft by operating as a wingman and providing additional protection and capability to the manned aircraft’s pilot. However, it can also operate independently or in groups of unmanned aircraft. As Kratos Unmanned thought about expansion to accommodate expected increased demand and the future home of production for the Valkyrie, Oklahoma was the natural choice.
Sen. James Lankford, Rep. Kendra Horn, Gov. Kevin Stitt, Kratos USD President Steve Fendley, and Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco with the first MQM178 Firejet produced at the Oklahoma City production facility.
With incredible support from Oklahoma’s leaders and community, we proudly broke ground on our Oklahoma City production facility in January 2018. In April 2019, Kratos Unmanned rolled the first MQM-178 Firejet target
drone produced there off the production line and, over the next five years, will grow our Oklahoma facility to have at least 350 high-skilled jobs. As demand for Kratos’ target and tactical unmanned aerial systems
continues to increase, so too will our investment in Oklahoma. We look forward to our growing and continued partnership. Together we will build the next generation of technologies that will keep our homeland and our warfighters safe.
Women for OSU names Peggy Helmerich 2019 Philanthropist of the Year Honoring the Philanthropist of the Year is a rich tradition of the Women for OSU Symposium. This year was no exception with the recognition of Peggy Helmerich. Before Peggy was a civic leader in Tulsa, she thrived in Hollywood, co-starring in eight movies for Universal-International. She fell in love with Tulsa oilman Walter H. Helmerich III and retired when the two married. They laid the foundation for the family’s philanthropic spirit and became influential leaders in their communities. Peggy’s passion for charity developed while serving on the Tulsa City-County Library Commission and the Tulsa Library Trust. Peggy held leadership roles with both organizations. The contributions she made in Tulsa led to the Peggy V. Helmerich Library being named in her honor. Peggy’s life has been devoted to improving health care, education, arts, libraries and other charitable endeavors within Tulsa, Oklahoma State University and other colleges throughout Oklahoma. In the mid 90s, Peggy cochaired Edmon Low Library’s fundraising campaign, resulting in several million dollars in gifts. The Helmerichs were also leaders in renovating Gallagher-Iba Arena. They’ve given to dozens of causes and were jointly awarded OSU’s Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Service Award in 2001. The couple had been married 60 years at the time of Walt’s passing in 2012. “Peggy has been especially exemplary and inspirational in positively shaping the future of
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PEGGY HELMERICH Women for OSU Philanthropist of the Year
our university through philanthropy and engagement,” said Sheila Johnson, OSU’s dean of libraries and Clerico Family Chair for Library Excellence. “I hope Walt and I, throughout our lives, have encouraged people to get involved in causes they are passionate about,” Peggy said. Peggy continues to volunteer with numerous organizations, including the Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Symphony, Tulsa Garden Center and Friends of the OSU Library. Visit osugiving.com/women to learn more about Peggy and Women for OSU.
Are you looking for an alternative to public education, but finding private and Christian school costs out of reach? Higher Plain Christian Academy (HPCA), a private school ministry of Higher Plain Baptist Church, was founded in 1978 to provide a quality education for students K-4 through 12th grade. Primary disciplines taught include reading, writing, science, math, history, English, music, and foreign languages, which are necessary for a college preparatory diploma. In addition, Chapel and Bible classes provide students basic principles of Christian faith, to live as moral citizens and patriotic
Americans. Students from elementary years upward are taught the rich history of America and the basics of American government. The staff and faculty of HPCA are dedicated, experienced teachers, who love training young people in a flourishing academic and Christian environment. Our school handbook requires high standards and ensures that learning is the focus. Each year our students are tested to provide parents an assurance of high scores relative to the national average in all subjects: 2018/2019 scores ranked HPCA in the top 30 percent of schools in the nation. “HPCA provides a
loving, secure, Christcentered environment for my kids to learn. My children are excited to go to school each day and I know they are with teachers who truly care about both their intellectual and spiritual growth,” Dr. Grace Thomas said. Over the past 41 years, HPCA has graduated hundreds of students who have gone on to be teachers, engineers, military leaders, medical professionals, city officials, police officers and first responders. HPCA delivers the quality education you are looking for at a competitive price, in a safe environment. We are currently enrolling new students at 6810 NW 122nd Street.
The citizens of Oklahoma City deserve a new coliseum in MAPS4 By Ronald J. Norick Chairman of the Board Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. The OKC Fairgrounds is the ideal place for neighbors to gather and enjoy such events as the annual Oklahoma State Fair, sporting events, arts and crafts shows, home and garden shows, car shows, graduations and much more. For more than 50 years, people from across
the state and around the globe have visited the Jim Norick Arena at the OKC Fairgrounds. The state’s best high school hoopsters and wrestlers come to “The Big House” to compete for championships, and equestrian groups have made Oklahoma City the “Horse Show Capital of the World.” More than 1.1 million people visit the Jim Norick Arena each year.
Every one of them deserves a modern, firstclass experience. Unfortunately, the building is rapidly nearing the end of its useful service life. As it ages, repairs to the building get more difficult and expensive. The building’s deterioration means it soon won’t be able to host events that create lifelong memories and generate $200 million in direct spending into
the OKC economy each year. It is time to build a state-of-the-art coliseum, a new “Big House.” We are proposing for MAPS4 a new OKC Coliseum at the Fairgrounds. This planned $95 million project would create 370 new jobs during construction. Renderings have been drawn and the project is shovel-ready, but funding is required to protect
Oklahoma City’s tourism industry. We ask the citizens of Oklahoma City to support a new coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds as part of MAPS4. We invite you to make plans with your neighbors to attend the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair, held Sept. 12 –22 at the OKC Fairgrounds. It’s a great place to meet up with your neighbors and experience FUN MADE HERE!
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Turf Team has over a century of experience Turf Team, LLC is owned by Regina L. Bozaliz and Jeffery D. Davidson. Our office is located at 3500 E. Wilshire, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73121. The company began operations January 1997. Our professional staff of mowers, bed maintenance personnel, landscape designers, landscape construction crews, certified chemical applicators, certified arborist, graduate horticulturists, supervisors, managers and owners have over a century of experience working in the landscape industry. Turf Team is recognized as one of the top 50 companies in the Oklahoma City area. Turf Team is recognized by the local Chamber of Commerce as best of Oklahoma City for the last four years. The company supports the YMCA athletics, Wounded Warriors and many other charitable organizations. Turf Team is a Tribal Employment Rights
Office (TERO) Certified Company with the Muskogee, Potawatomi, Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes. Jeff Davidson, Principal Turf Team Mr. Davidson graduated from Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1988. He attended Oklahoma State University before going to work at Eagle Industries in Aeronautical Products and part time cutting grass and installing irrigation. Jeff wanted to work for himself and started his own lawn care company in 1995. The company was successful enough that Jeff became an employer and started growing his team and adding employees. He also began attending classes at OSU-OKC in horticulture to fine tune his chosen career. The next big move was purchase of a six-acre property and constructing a four-bay building with spacious office space in 2005. Jeff has accumulat-
ed certifications with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture as a chemical applicator for turf and ornamentals. He holds all requirements as a Certified Arborist. Mr. Davidson attends classes and short courses to continue his education in horticulture. Jeff received specialized training through the Rain Bird Company in irrigation design and installation. Jeff is a Native American member of the Chickasaw Nation and Turf Team is a Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Certified Company with the Muskogee, Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes. Regina L. Bozalis, Principal Turf Team Raised in Oklahoma City, Regina has always had a passion for design and beauty. Regina joined Turf Team as a full partner in 1997. Ms. Bozaliz immediately took over the books and finances plus scheduling to streamline the busi-
Regina L. Bozaliz, principal Turf Team, with Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.
ness and allow growth. The full potential of the company could now be explored with her vision and nuclear energy. She is a TEAM manager and a community leader. The company growth has been recognized by the Oklahoma City Business leaders by awarding Turf Team number “30” in the 2014 Metro 50 Fastest
Growing Private Companies in Central Oklahoma. As a member of the Women’s Organization for Business, she received the Riata Distinguished Small Business Award in 2011. She continues to combine her love of design and the great outdoors to help THE TEAM OK produce breathtaking views for their customers.
Regina is a Native American member of the Chickasaw Nation and Turf Team is Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Certified Company with the Muskogee, Potawatomi, Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes. Ms. Pritchett is the infectious enthusiasm that keeps the company accelerating into the future.
Letter Carriers’ Drive raises $175k, 600k pounds of food
Republic Bank & Trust President Andy Sherrer, Moore Public Library Branch Manager Chris Manna, and Republic Senior Vice President Diana Rawdon during Business After Hours at Republic’s Oklahoma City Banking Center in spring 2019.
Republic Bank is More than Money As a community bank, Republic values the neighborhoods in which we live, work, and raise our families. It’s our privilege,
responsibility, and commitment to support the residents, businesses, and associations that make these places unique
and improve the quality of life for all citizens. Republic’s relationship with our communities is More than Money!
The 2019 Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers' Food and Fund Drive raised more than $175,000 and 598,000 pounds of food to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. “The generosity of Oklahomans during these annual drives will help provide more than 1.1 million meals for our neighbors in need of food assistance in central and western Oklahoma,” said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “We are so grateful for the businesses and letter carriers who donate their time to make these events happen each year.” Twenty-eight businesses in the Oklahoma City-area participated in the Feeding Hope drive throughout the month of May. The businesses earned points by donating funds, food and volunteer time to benefit the Regional Food Bank. On May 11, letter carriers in more than 135 cities in central and western Oklahoma collected canned food donations from homes along their routes as part of the 27th annual National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
On June 11, the Regional Food Bank recognized the following businesses for their support in fighting hunger: • CFS Brands — First place for overall most pounds of food collected. • Quail Creek Bank — Second place for overall most pounds of food collected and second place for most meals raised by a company of less than 100 employees. • American Fidelity Assurance Company — First place for most meals raised by a company with more than 500 employees. • Love's Travel Stops — Second place for most meals raised by a company with more than 500 employees. • APMEX.com — First place for most money donated and first place for most meals raised by a company with less than 499 employees. • Gateway Companies — Second place for most money donated by a company with less than 499 employees. • Greater Oklahoma City Chamber — First place for most meals raised by a company with less than 100 employees.
Sports Hall of Fame offers kids Bright Path
Through its partnership with the Red Ribbon Campaign and National Family Partnership, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame is able to reach over 1,900 Oklahoma schools and change the lives of over 715,000 schoolchildren each year and growing.
For over 20 years, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Museum has partnered with the Red Ribbon Campaign, through its Bright Path youth program, to lead and sponsor the state’s largest drug, alcohol and tobacco free initiative. “Bright Path” is the English translation of Jim Thorpe’s Indian name, “Wa-ThoHuck.” It illustrates their extensive community advocacy programs focused on youth engagement through awards, scholarships, education and competition. Through Bright Path, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame is able to provide positive opportunities for schoolchildren to build pride and
self-esteem in their achievements and healthy lifestyles. Through its partnership with the Red Ribbon Campaign and National Family Partnership, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame is able to reach over 1,900 Oklahoma schools and change the lives of over 715,000 schoolchildren each year and growing. As an Oklahoma Affiliate to initiate state-wide programming to Oklahoma schools, their mission is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA. This gives every student the opportunity to learn about the harmful effects of drugs, find support and a foundation for healthy living, and sign a pledge to
be drug, alcohol and tobacco free; while from now on, also including vaping and e-cigarettes to the Red Ribbon initiative. The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Museum (formerly Jim Thorpe Association, Inc.) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and does not collect any profit from Bright Path initiatives or events. It is because of the generous support from local business and volunteers that, in turn, support thousands of Oklahoma’s youth across the state. To learn more information or to get involved, please visit our website at www.OKSports-HOF.org or call us today at (405) 4271400.
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InterWest acquires Casady Square shopping center George W Huffman is the founder and managing broker of InterWest Realty, one of the premier commercial real estate groups headquartered in Oklahoma City and serving the Metropolitan Statistical Area, as well as all of Oklahoma and surrounding states for four decades. In January 2019, Casady Square Shopping Center was acquired into one of the InterWest controlled entities. We have always considered Casady a prime landmark location serving both the local
Nichols Hills Community, as well as a destination for unique shops and services for the surrounding communities. The first phase of Casady was built in 1956 and has continued to develop in it’s own unique way over the years, withstanding the test of time it has many more years of prosperity ahead under direct management of InterWest. Many exciting things are happening to enhance its aesthetic appeal, combined with many city improvements of streets and sidewalks
currently underway. InterWest’s approach has always been to stay local and use a hands-on approach to enhance each project to deliver a superior product to the many tenants that we serve. Casady Square Shopping Center is at the intersection of Britton and Pennsylvania, beginning at 9201 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City. We have several prime suites still available. For leasing information, please call George Huffman with InterWest Realty at (405) 752-2525.
We have always considered Casady a prime landmark location serving both the local Nichols Hills Community, as well as a destination for unique shops and services for the surrounding communities.
Alliance Steel’s new OKC offices.
Enhancing Oklahoma: Original design Alliance Steel had been a longtime partner for Rand Elliott Architects, fabricating the steel for more than 30 projects, including our OKC’s Boathouse District structures. But when flooding destroyed its offices, Alliance became a client. And their new building, a silver lining. It was an opportunity to put metal buildings in a new light. Collaboratively, the possibilities were considered, exploring what engineering, technology and skill might create. A distinctive and economical building emerged – a showcase for many ways to imagine steel systems and bring them to life. Outside, a dynamic steel sculpture marks the Alliance entrance,
calling out to Council Road some 650 ft. away. Produced by the Alliance team, the project celebrates their materials, systems, and skills -- projecting a sense of pride. The interior reimagines standard metal building materials. A variety of metal panels – corrugated and smooth -- became walls and stairs, adding texture ranging from bold to delicate. Perforation allows them to filter sunlight, creating transparency and interest. For this 50-year-old firm, the result is a bold new landmark in far West OKC. Architect: Rand Elliott Architects General Contractor: Lingo Construction
Luxury town homes are coming to Classen Curve RBA Architects of Oklahoma City has completed plans for a 14-unit Luxury Town Home community, named 6100 Grand, located south of Nichols Hills Plaza and west of The Triangle at Classen Curve. Principal Architect Rick Brown, founder of RBA Architects, is the developer of the project that is slated to break ground in late summer. Brown practices throughout the United States and has received numerous awards and citations for his intuitive, collaborative approach to design. His extensive experience in hospitality design such as The Artesian Hotel in Sulphur, the Waterford Hotel in Oklahoma City, and Hotel Zaza in Dallas is instrumental in creating open, light-filled
6100 Grand reflects the elegance and stature of New York’s Upper East Side townhomes while embracing the vitality of the Nichols Hills/Classen Curve community.
spaces, with comfort and luxury akin to a five-star hotel, which is evident in the design of this community. 6100 Grand reflects the elegance and stature of New York’s Upper East Side townhomes while embracing the vitality of the Nichols Hills/Classen Curve commu-
nity. These homes will offer a true walkable environment with Oklahoma’s finest retail, restaurants, and food markets unfolding at the perimeter. “Architecture is made memorable with exceptional scale, rhythm, and detail,” describes Brown. “6100
Grand will feature 14 unique residences, designed to be a mélange of function and beauty, with large, light-filled rooms, 12-foot ceilings, private courtyards, and personal spaces crafted to provide exclusivity and comfort.” The residences will be comprised of three floor
plans ranging from 3,300 – 6,000 sq. ft., each offering private elevators, two and three car garages, luxury finishes such as marble and wood flooring throughout, imported antique marble French fireplace mantles, and premium appliances. Amenities include landscaped grounds, pool, fitness center, and the security of a gated community. 6100 Grand is currently in the pre-sale phase. Architectled design consultations are offered, accompanied by the detail of 3D printed scale model, expansive renderings, and an onsite mock-up that showcases the custom finishes. Learn more at by visiting 6100Grand.com, or contact sales associate Jenni Aguilar of Skybridge Realty at 405.388.6545.
Haskin inducted into Acccounting Hall of Fame The former president and CEO of First Bethany Bank & Trust became the 61st inductee into the Oklahoma Accounting Hall of Fame during the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants’ 101st Annual Members Meeting, dinner and awards ceremony at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Broken Arrow. Oklahoma City resident Jane F. Haskin, CPA, a lifelong banking professional, became the newest member of an elite class of Oklahoma CPAs. Haskin, who grew up in Cushing, earned her accounting degree from the University of Central Oklahoma (then, Central State University). In 1981, she earned her CPA certificate, following in her Uncle
Fred’s footsteps, and joined the OSCPA immediately after. In 1992, she joined the OSCPA’s Banking and Other Financial Institutions Committee, a committee she served on for more than 20 years in her 37 years of membership years, including as chair for three years. During that time, she also became board liaison for the OSCPA’s Accounting Careers, Bylaws and Liaison with Educational Institutions Committees, to name a few. Meanwhile, her professional stock continued to grow. In 2000, she became senior vice president of commercial lending at Local Oklahoma Bank in Oklahoma City. In 2006, she was inducted into the Journal Record’s Woman of
the Year Circle of Excellence. Also in 2006, she was named president and CEO of First Bethany Bank, an inevitable destination for her obvious leadership skills. Haskin has also been a dedicated member of the Oklahoma Bankers Association and, in 2011, became that organization’s first female chairman of the board in its then 114-year history. She served on the board of directors of the Oklahoma City Branch of the Kansas City Federal Reserve and as a board member of MetaFund. Additionally, Haskin was a member of the American Bankers Card Solutions Board and a member of the Administrative Council for the ABA Community Bankers Council.
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Stepping up to the plate to keep Oklahoma doing fine
CHIP CARTER Vice President Jones PR Page B2
JIM ROTH Dean, School of Law Oklahoma City University Page B5
JAMES COOPER Oklahoma City Councilman Adjunct Professor, UCO, OCU Page B3
STEVEN CURRY Vice President of Investments Bank of Oklahoma Page B4
BARRY SCHMELZENBACH Superintendent Harding Fine Arts Page B6
HILLARY FARRELL Vice Chairman of the Board Ackerman-McQueen Page B4
JoBETH HAMON Oklahoma City Councilwoman Mental Health Association OK Page B5
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The Carter family in front of St Paul's Cathedral in London: Chip, David (18), Lizzie (14), Cate (16) and Lori.
You couldn’t dynamite Chip out of Oklahoma City By Sara Schlecht Student Intern Chip Carter admits he’s had a circuitous path to his current position as vice president of Jones PR. He graduated from Chickasha High School in 1987 and then attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio where he studied philosophy. “I always thought I would go to law school,” he said. “That was the plan. When I graduated, I was so sick and tired of school, I just wanted to go work.” Following his graduation from college, Carter began working in politics, finding that he loved campaigns. He spent the next 10 years on various projects in this field, including Steve Forbes’ first presidential run in 1996 and Oklahoma’s successful Right to Work campaign in 2001.
“I just love the campaign lifestyle,” he explained. “Everybody has to wear multiple hats. It’s a great team, collaborative opportunity. I loved working with people on teams and in groups. And it has a very, very definitive ending. I kind of like that. Win or lose, on election day it’s over.” His interest in politics and conservative beliefs led him to run for the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2015, when he won the Republican primary but ultimately lost the general election. An important part of his campaign platform was education reform, including more support for charter schools and school choice. “Education has always been a huge issue of mine. My mom was on the Chickasha school board for 10 years (when I was) growing up,” he said. “I’ve carried that through.” See CHIP, Page B7
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Councilman wants to put the broken pieces back together Councilman James Cooper is — among other things — an educator and the representative of Ward 2 on City Council. But beyond these, he is a storyteller. Cooper grew up in rural Midwest City and attended Choctaw-Nicoma Park schools. He studied political science and film studies at the University of Oklahoma and then received a master’s in english from Oklahoma State University. He later received a master’s in creative writing from Oklahoma City University. His interest in storytelling stemmed from media he saw as a child that was later blamed for causing violence. “When Columbine happened — whether it was Hillary Clinton or John McCain — both of them and their respective parties were blaming Columbine on The Matrix, on Marilyn Manson, on Mortal Kombat, on horror movies,” he said. “I had grown up on all of those things, and all they made me want to do was write stories and make movies — not hurt people.” With this in mind, Cooper spent much of his undergraduate and graduate studies researching media
violence. His initial intention was to write an academic book on the topic. While he was working as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University, he decided to take a different approach with his book. “I decided instead of writing an academic book on this topic I wanted to do a fictional account of something similar to what we’re experiencing — all these mass murders — and maybe weave in the research I’ve been doing since I was 18 (or) 19 years old,” he said. “Through all that research I did … I saw that the answers were actually that (there were) broken people in broken homes in broken neighborhoods in leftbehind parts of town.” Having gained this understanding, Cooper continued to work on this book as he considered running for City Council. He ran for the Ward 6 seat for the first time in 2015. When he ran again this year, he became Oklahoma City’s first openly LGBTQ councilperson. But this is far from the only notable descriptor of his role. “I’m the first teacher on (City Council) in 50 years,” he said. “I’ve been in that classroom — the middle school classroom and the high school classroom. I’m the first biracial or black
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Councilman James Cooper with his students from Jefferson Middle School. Cooper is taking a leave of absence next year to return to teaching as an adjunct professor.
person on City Council outside of Ward 7, but I am nowhere near the first biracial or black person to live outside of Ward 7.” Cooper became an emergency-certified teacher in 2015 and has taught creative writing and college preparation classes at Jefferson Middle School since then. This year he is taking a leave of absence in order to return to teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and OCU, where he has taught on and off while also working at Jefferson. “As a film studies person, I’m able to use pop culture, whether
it’s in the college classroom or the college prep classroom or the creative writing classroom, and this engages the students,” he said. “It’s easier to teach them narrative structure when you’re having them play The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and teach them notetaking skills when you’re having them watch PBS documentaries on Latino or African American history.” Engaging his students in the classroom is only part of what he wants to do to enrich the lives of young peo-
ple and put a stop to the violence he researched. “The best teacher can do the best with the most engaging curriculum, but without youth centers for those kids to go to after school, when they leave your school, they’re at the mercy of those leftbehind parts of town,” he said. “They’re at the mercy of broken families and a lack of access to mental healthcare.” These are among the issues Cooper said he wishes to discuss
at the systemic level of City Council. “I kept saying during the campaign, ‘No more Band-Aids on dams.’ No more scapegoating Marilyn Manson and gangsta rap,” he said. “That has got to stop when all the research is telling us best practice is to make dents in broken people, broken homes (and) left-behind parts of town. I think we’re moving in the right direction. It’s really going to be up to voters in MAPS 4 whether or not they want to see this through.”
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Bank VP is always eager to learn RAISING HIS HAND
By Sara Schlecht Student Intern Steven Curry, a vice president of investments at Bank of Oklahoma, loves what he does —both at work and outside of it. Originally from Phoenix, Curry’s family moved around a little bit before settling in Oklahoma close to 23 years ago, so it’s “pretty much home” to him now. He attended the University of Central Oklahoma and graduated with a degree in economics in 2007. “I always had an interest in investments,” he said. “My dad always had Forbes magazine or Barron’s, the Wall Street Journal or something like that. When I was in middle school, I would read it, but I didn’t know what I was reading. It was just fascinating to me — seeing charts and all that stuff.” Prior to starting with Bank of Oklahoma, he worked at J.P. Morgan Chase while he finished college. He came to BOK in 2008 as an analyst with the bank’s investment team. “I was eager to learn as much as I could,” he said. “I was surrounded by a ton of people that were senior investment people who had a ton of knowledge and experience and I tried to soak up as much as I could. The defined role was (smaller) but I tried to make it (larger). I tried to go outside of what the designated role was and what I was supposed to do, just for the sake of learning.” Less than two years later, a junior investment position became available. Curry “raised (his) hand” and interviewed for it. Curry is now an investment strategist in the bank’s private wealth group, managing accounts for high net worth clientele. This entails deciding how to invest assets based on how much growth or income a client wants and building a portfolio of various investments accordingly. “We watch (the portfolio), monitoring it ongoingly and making changes if necessary,” he said. “No two days are really the same. We’ve got CNBC and Bloomberg playing on the TV’s around here because things change
Devin, Steven, Brenley and Tommy Curry. Steven said that his kids are the world to him and if he’s not working or volunteering, he’s at home with them “having a blast.”
at a moment’s notice … Whether you’re seeing political news or company news, it definitely changes not just your day but the conversations you’re having with clients in a given day. That’s challenging, but also rewarding at the same time.” Another challenging but rewarding thing for Curry is his work with Upward Transitions, a nonprofit with a mission statement of “ending generational poverty.” The organization helps those in need of identification recovery and rent and utility assistance, as well as stranded travelers. He began working with Upward Transitions four years ago after a client asked him if he would be interested. He is about to start his second year as the board’s president. Curry has also co-chaired BOK’s internal giving campaign for Allied Arts and has worked with high school students in Junior Achievement’s high school programs.
“(Junior Achievement) do(es) a mock investor challenge where they do a mock stock market thing,” he said. “It’s really fun. So you go in and you coach four or five high school kids, talk to them about investments. Teach them ‘How do you invest in stocks? What is a stock?’ That sort of thing. It’s been really fun.” He said he loves working with these high school students on this investor challenge both because of how much he enjoys his job and because they are a little older than his own kids, and he realizes his three children — who are 12, six and four — will be those ages soon. “My kids are everything to me. If I’m not here (at the bank) or at Upward Transitions, I’m at home with them, having a blast. The ages they are … they’re so fun, but they’re only going to be that age once, so (I’ve) got to cherish that.”
By Rose Lane Editor In her nearly 20-year professional career, Hillary Farrell has had one employer – Ackerman McQueen. “How cool is it that this company is in the middle of Oklahoma,” Hillary said. “It is such a well-kept secret.” Now, the vice-chairman of the board, Hillary grew up in Paul’s Valley and graduated from East Central University as the institution’s George Nigh Scholar, a distinction reserved for the top graduate. Hillary said she started college with plans for a career in broadcast journalism, but an internship her junior year at News Channel 9 was a turning point. She spent three days a week working in the broadcast department and two days in marketing. “I just thought then that advertising would be better.” Ackerman provided her with an internship during the winter of her senior year and upon graduation, she went to work for the company full-time in the “most entry level” position of a production and administrative assistant. She worked her way up from there. The next stop on the career ladder was the office of Angus McQueen where she served as vice president, then a senior vice president and finally executive vice president. Hillary became the chief operating officer in 2009 and was named co-president and chief operating officer in 2011. In 2015, she assumed her present position, second in command only to Board Chairman Ed Martin. There are many long tenured employees at Ackerman McQueen. Hillary said that’s because of the culture the company has built. “The work is rewarding and top tier,” Hillary said.
Peter, Rowan and Hillary Farrell on Rowan’s first day of preschool at Heritage Hall. Balancing family and work isn’t always easy, Hillary said. As a family-oriented company, Ackerman McQueen is about being productive and quality of work, wherever or whenever it gets done.
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Hillary’s entire career has been a ‘well-kept’ secret
As vice chairman of the board, Hillary said her focus is back to working with clients. As COO, it was about running the company.
“It’s very complex and challenging every day,” Hillary said. “I can never get complacent and I never get bored.”
Her major clients are the Chickasaw Nation, Adventure Road and the OKC National Memorial and Marathon. She said to be successful, she has immersed herself in the business of these organizations.
Hillary is also involved in the community, particularly with the United Way and Allied Arts. She serves on the boards of both organizations and helps with the annual campaigns.
For example, she has learned all about the Chickasaw tribal policy and the nation’s history. “I looked at what their life was like in their homeland.” Her clients have big budgets and Hillary said it is important to be a good steward of their money.
She and Tricia Everest are the co-chairmen of the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Society. But, her community service isn’t something she does because it is required. “All the things I have done in the community is because I’ve had an interest,” she said. “No one See HILLARY, Page B7
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By Sara Schlecht Student Intern Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon of Oklahoma City’s Ward 6 advocates for and serves Oklahomans beyond what her position on City Council requires. While she grew up in Washington and Oregon, Hamon had family ties to Oklahoma long before she attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. She was on the women’s golf team and received her degree in Family and Community Service in 2012. “I was interested in doing something related to social services, but didn’t really know what that meant,” she said. Hamon’s work in social services began when she joined the Episcopal Service Corps, which took her to Chicago for two years for a position at a homeless shelter. The ESC program provided her with a small stipend and covered her living expenses as she lived in community with others on the service program. “From there, I really knew I wanted to keep doing something around homelessness, housing and mental health,” she said. Following her experience with the ESC, she looked for jobs in both Chicago and Oklahoma City. She found an open position with Mental Health Association Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, an organization that provides supportive services to those impacted by mental illness and homelessness. “I just loved their perspective on mental health and homelessness,” she said. “I was like ‘I want to be with what they’re doing, even if I’m just answering phones.’” When she returned to Oklahoma for this job in 2014, Hamon decided she wanted to try to live without a car — something to which she had grown accustomed during her two years in Chicago. “I’d gotten so used to taking public transit,” she said. “When I was looking at how to do that here, I knew I’d definitely have to get a bike because the bus doesn’t always run. Then I would be on the
JoBeth Hamon and her spouse, Marty, enjoy living downtown. JoBeth was elected to Ward 6 of the Oklahoma City Council this spring.
bus and would get off somewhere and see there wasn’t a sidewalk. It made me wonder who’s in charge of that.” She discovered city government was in charge of public transportation, as well as the placement and maintenance of sidewalks. When Councilwoman Meg Salyer, who previously represented Ward 6, announced her plans to retire, Hamon said she realized she should run for the seat if she really wanted to be involved in conversations about the city’s sidewalks, transportation and bikeability. Hamon was elected on Feb. 12 and is the 11th woman to serve on the Oklahoma City Council. She balances this with her job as education coordinator at Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Doing both of these keeps her quite busy, and she is grateful for the council’s support staff that help monitor emails and take phone calls. “I want to make sure that I’m accessible and responding to people and that they know I’m staying engaged in the issues,” she said.
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Public transit led JoeBeth to public service
Another issue Hamon feels passionately about is affordable housing. While she acknowledges the benefit of projects like MAPS that led to increasing numbers of upwardly mobile young professionals, she sees that there are people who have been excluded from the renaissance narrative of Oklahoma City. “(I) want to have a true conversation about keeping our neighborhoods mixed-income and access to our city services like transit and walkability not at a premium, but just something that people can access because they’re able to live in neighborhoods that aren’t segregated by income,” she said. “I think MAPS 4 is a really great opportunity to address things like public transit, walkability and even affordable housing.” Hamon still lives without a car, using the city’s public transit and her bicycle as her primary methods of travel. Her spouse, Marty, has been involved with the Homeless Alliance. They live downtown with their dog and enjoy riding bikes and reading books.
OCU Law dean says today’s students want to change the world For Oklahoma City University School of Law Dean Jim Roth, it is surreal that he is now at the helm of his alma mater. “I am very blessed,” he said. “I could not have ever imagined this when I was in class 25 years ago.” Jim grew up in the Kansas City area and earned a bachelor of arts degree from Kansas State University. He moved to Oklahoma to go to law school in 1991. Jim was a director at the Oklahoma City office of Phillips Murrah law firm, where he provided leadership to the firm’s Natural Resources Department and Chairs the Clean Energy Practice Group. He served as an Oklahoma Corporation commissioner, by Appointment of Governor Brad Henry and prior to that appointment, was elected to consecutive four-year terms as Oklahoma County commissioner. Now at OCU, Jim said he is having a “wonderful experience.” The School of Law moved downtown a few years ago. “The downtown building is a phenominal place to be,” Jim said. “We’re within walking distance of three courthouses.” The state Capitol is also close by. “We’re in the vibe of the city,” he said. Other amenities include cozy
nooks and work spaces, high-tech study rooms, a top-notch law library, a quaint, affordable café, comfy spaces for studying and relaxing, classrooms equipped with video capture and video conferencing to other campuses and a classic courtroom.
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The enrollment at OCU School of Law is 450. The students hail from 25 states and 10 countries and are “wonderfully diverse.” “Our students are the best part of this job and opportunity,” he said. Today’s law students are more “aware of the world around them,” Jim said, than he was at the same time in his educational experience. “They want to change the world,” he said. At the OCU School of Law, Jim said professors are open to “all intellectural ideals” and are willing to start discussions. Here, Jim said, everyone has an equal voice. And everyone enjoys the opendoor atmosphere that connects students and faculty. But, yet, the staff and students are united around a common set of virtues, including work ethic, commitment, responsibility, leadership, motivation, selflessness, sound judgement and respect. OCU School of Law graduates are sought after, Jim said. Private practice, business, industry, military, government, non-profit and academia are just a few of
As the dean of the Oklahoma City University of Law, Jim Roth says it is the 450 students who are the best part of his position. Jim graduated from the school in 1994.
the prestigious fields that attract OCU’s highly-qualified graduates. Jim said he is very passionate
about being able to serve as the law school’s dean. “I feel very lucky for the opportunity.”
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Next Generation of Most Powerful Oklahomans
By Sara Schlecht Student Intern Barry Schmelzenbach knows the value of education. As superintendent of Harding Fine Arts Academy, he aims to ensure students get a “state-of-the-art” education. Schmelzenbach is a third-generation American born abroad. Members of his family had been in southern Africa establishing churches, schools and hospitals, and he was born in the hamlet of Acornhoek, South Africa. The family moved to the Oklahoma City area when he was young. A graduate of Putnam City West High School, Schmelzenbach received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. With a natural aptitude for marketing and communication, he did some freelance writing and ghostwriting before starting a journalism program at Harding Fine Arts Academy. He later pursued a master’s degree in education at Southern Nazarene University. He had no background in education at the time, but the idea was not entirely new to him when he interviewed for a teaching position with the school’s former superintendent. “I thought I was doing her a favor,” he said. “I (now) realize she was doing me a favor.” He had enjoyed his work in finance and marketing, but he realized there was something else he could enjoy and for which he might be better suited. “I really enjoy the interaction of the human condition,” he said. “I felt like business was a part of that, not realizing that really education was the foundation of that.”
Harding Fine Arts Superintendent Barry Schmelzenbach with a group of students on a trip to Europe.
Schmelzenbach looks to a quote from South African leader Nelson Mandela as inspiration for his career in education.
world that we can’t anticipate,” he said. “We have to anticipate that we can’t anticipate the world we’re training our kids for.”
“Mandela said that education is the greatest weapon with which to change the world,” he said. “I believe that. That’s what really drew me into education. I felt like I could make a greater impact in the world around me through the lives of others.”
Harding Fine Arts Academy’s mission is to “prepare students for college in an academically challenging, arts-integrated environment,” and Schmelzenbach said this makes his role as superintendent one that supports teachers in their search to help students connect with class material.
Making a difference in students’ lives is something Schmelzenbach takes seriously and aims to inspire in the teachers at HFAA.
“Ultimately, we are training minds, and the goal is to produce innovative thinkers — to produce creative problem solvers,” he said.
“We are training our kids for a
Schmelzenbach’s passion for edu-
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cation and changing the lives of young people is evident in the ways he spends his time outside of work. In addition to his job at Harding Fine Arts Academy, he works with Allied Arts and Rocktown Youth Mentoring. He is also on the alumni board for Southern Nazarene University and is president of the Oklahoma Charter School Association. Schmelzenbach and his wife — a guidance counselor at HFAA — have two daughters. The eldest studies cultural anthropology at Oklahoma State University, and the youngest will be attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the fall. Both are graduates of HFAA.
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It’s Palm Springs Chic for Lori Burson’s birthday party
Above: From left, Nick and Leigh Bentley, Lori Burson and Mike and Lea Morgan. At right: Joe Phillips, Shellie Holt and Kyle Muse. Guests enjoyed an array of sparkling beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres and outdoor dining.
HILLARY From Page B4 tells me to. I care about the different organizations I am involved in.” That resounds with another board she has been involved with since her college graduation – the Board of Directors of the East Central Alumni Association. “It keeps me in touch,” Hillary said. “The really high quality education I received helped me get to
CHIP From Page B2 Carter has served on the ASTEC Charter School board, leading the institution’s building committee when it was trying to build a new school. He is also a proponent of Cristo Rey, Oklahoma City’s newest Catholic high school that educates students who would not be able to afford a Catholic education elsewhere. He and his wife — a deputy attorney general supporting Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter — have three children who attended Christ the King School and then Bishop McGuinness High School, from which the eldest just graduated. The family belongs to Christ the King Church, where he has served on parish council. “I love Oklahoma City, my Catholic faith and the schools that my kids go to,” Carter said. Because of this, community involvement is important to him. “I have watched the city go through a renaissance that’s truly remarkable and of a national stature,” he said. “I just love this city. I’ve been through so much here. I’ve had a number of opportunities to leave, but you couldn’t dynamite me out of here.”
where I am now.” And, there’s another component of her life she is very devoted to and that’s her own family. Husband Peter is chief experience officer at Ackerman. Daughter Rowan, who is 5 and goes to preschool at Heritage Hall, keeps them on their toes. Ackerman provides a level of flexibility which helps its employees raise a family, she said. Many evenings she is back at the computer after Rowan has gone to bed. “It’s all about production and quality of work,” Hillary said. “It’s a real family company.”
According to Carter, his work experiences in campaigns, real estate, consulting and even a hedge fund had one thing in common. “I decided one day that I’d done PR my whole life,” he said. “I’d just never done it for an agency. I’d always done it for whoever I worked for.” At Jones PR, Carter uses what he has learned throughout his circuitous career path as he leads the firm’s corporate communications, business development activities and most of the marketing. Much of his job
involves working on business-to-business communications and professional services for organizations such as banks, real estate companies, energy companies and architecture and engineering firms. “Because of my background in real estate development and investments, I can talk their talk,” he said. “I’m not a traditional PR person. I’m a strong believer in the Oxford comma. I didn’t grow up with AP Style, but I bring an insight of real business that is helpful in working with clients.”
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Friends threw a birthday party for Lori Burson, which a Palm Springs Chic theme. From left, Heidi Centrella, Mark Beutler, Lori Burson and David Leader.
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Proposed Great Porch of the Oklahoma Humane Society at the new Scissortail Park
OK Humane Society dreams big, wants to build new campus at Scissortail Park The Oklahoma Humane Society has a dream, and that dream is being conceptualized to take place at the heart of OKC. It is a $21 million dream. The Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane) was founded in 2007 to end the needless euthanasia of adoptable animals and to create a more compassionate community in OKC. The proposed OK Humane campus at Scissortail Park is an integral component as they strive to achieve those goals. During its 12 year existence, OK Humane has proven itself as the leader in combatting pet overpopulation in OKC by providing over 155,000 animals a better quality of life and offering high quality services to the community. As a foster-based animal welfare organization, its growth is unprecedented and it has reached capacity. Despite its robust foster network its ability to pull animals from the OKC Animal Shelter and to accept community surrenders is severely hindered by the fact that it doesn’t have beds to accommodate dogs overnight. The proposed OK Humane campus is the key to
overcoming this limitation by allowing it to better accommodate the physical and emotional needs of animals and expand its capacity to offer outreach and education programs. The proximity to downtown and the new parks will allow OK Humane to be a part of downtown and park activities and will serve as a beacon of the city’s dedication to animal welfare. This project will enhance its ability to reach its goal of a sustained live release rate from the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter of over 90% and stands alone as the single most important project to help animal welfare in its community. As the only nonprofit animal organization that has a working memorandum of understanding with the City of OKC, it is poised to make life-changing connections between people and pets the new norm in the community. The proposed campus will allow it to continue to work in conjunction with the professionals at OKC Animal Welfare by increasing its capacity and easing some of the operational burdens of the OKC Shelter resulting in cost savings for the city. Togeth-
er they will continue to increase the live release rate and end the needless euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. Last year, in OKC, over 18,000 cats and dogs found themselves in the City Animal Shelter. President and CEO Dana McCrory said, “We want to end euthanasia in our community and pave the way for all pets to survive and thrive.” A sustained live release rate of 90% will allow the OKC Animal Shelter to be a designated “no-kill shelter.” This is a huge milestone towards ending euthanasia of adoptable animals. Members of the 2019 Board of Directors are Martha Burger, Chair; Donita Thomas, Vice Chair; Megan Tilly, Secretary; Matthew Chesnut, Treasurer; Frank Hill, Past Chair; Sue Ann Arnall, Louise Bennett, Don Bobzien, Alex Cameron, Mike Crutcher, Julie Hall, Christine Hilton, Rita Hoch, Dudley Hyde, Jim Klepper, Lisa Knatvold, Caitlin Mazaheri, Katie Moore, Shannon Presti, Jim Roth, Shelley Sanders, Avis Scaramucci, Alba Weaver, and Lyndi Zavy,
Navy Week
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From left: Petty Officer 2nd Class Wyatt Current, Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Hays, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Greg Slavonic, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian Hopkins, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Josh Hines.
Navy Week comes to OKC For the sixth time since 2007, the Navy came to the Sooner State for Navy Week. Navy Weeks are the service’s signature outreach program and allow the Navy to build and strengthen ties to the community. Senior Navy leadership, including Assistant Secretary Greg Slavonic were on hand, as well as Sailors from locally assigned units; Sailors from the oldest warship afloat, USS Constitution; and Navy Divers and Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams. Above: Assistant Secretary of the Navy Greg Slavonic with Oklahoma State University Football Coach Mike Gundy. Inset: With Coach Barry Switzer. At right: With Tom Love and Frank Love.
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NBC Oklahoma A bank invested in our communities Integrity. Honesty. Service. Respect. H.K. Hatcher, NBC Oklahoma’s CEO and president, has named those values as core to our bank’s philosophy as we help build strong communities. These words are ingrained in NBC’s culture as we serve our customers in four Oklahoma cities at seven locations, two in Oklahoma City. You also see these values reflected in the extensive longtime community service of our chairman, Ken Fergeson, ranging from his contributions to the arts to banking to a wide range of nonprofit organizations statewide. NBC Oklahoma first opened its doors nearly 90 years ago in southwest Oklahoma. As a true community bank since our beginning, we have never lost the focus of investing in the community and building relationships to help our customers succeed. When you walk into a community bank, you’re getting personalized service where decisions are made locally and quickly, without a lot of bureaucracy. Your bankers know your business and
understand your needs. They’re involved in the community, as is the bank itself. While NBC is all of these things, we are also a modern bank that offers the latest technology and security that you have come to expect. You can bank easily with us – in person, on mobile devices and online. We stay up on the latest security threats to protect your money, and because we know our customers personally, we also can help you protect your identity. Over the years, we have grown, but NBC continues its heritage in maintaining a strong, secure financial institution serving its communities and clients across the state and nation. Times have changed but our focus has not. We are a community bank with a strong heritage – dedicated to helping individuals and businesses since 1931. Like we were then, today we still are People You Can Bank On. ••• About NBC Oklahoma NBC Oklahoma is an Oklahoma-owned, $640 million state bank. Member FDIC.
Sunbeam’s Tracie Stephenson joins board of Metro Employer Council Tracie Stephenson, chief employee relations officer at Sunbeam Family Services, has joined the Executive Board of the OKC Metro Employer Council. This council is a cooperative educational effort of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, Oklahoma Works partners and local area human resource professionals and employers. “I am honored to be asked to serve on this board and excited for the opportunity to represent non-profits and give back to the community that supports us all so well,” Stephenson says. Stephenson began her career with Sunbeam in 2004 in a dual role as database and HR coordinator. Over the last 15 years, she has led the agency’s significant growth to more than160 employees, leading to the expan-
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sion of HR-related services for the agency. Stephenson has played an integral role in the agency being selected for four years in a row as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Oklahoma City by the Journal Record. Stephenson is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. In addition to her new role as a member of the
OKC Metro Employer Council Executive Board, she is also a member of HR professional groups including the Oklahoma City Human Resource Society (OCHRS) and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Stephenson is also certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a Senior Certified Professional (SHRMSCP). She also oversees the group, HR for Non-Profits, which was formed to assist nonprofit staff who may perform dual roles. The group meets monthly to discuss human resource issues relevant to attendees. Sunbeam’s mission is to provide people of all ages with help, hope, and the opportunity to succeed through Early Childhood, Foster Care, Counseling and Senior Services.
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ANN FELTON GILLILAND Chairman & Ceo, Habitat for humanity
Gilliland dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing For the past three decades, Ann Felton Gilliland has devoted herself to providing safe, affordable homes for hard-working, limitedincome Oklahoma families. As chairman and CEO of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, she has used her incredible fundraising and organizational skills to grow COHFH from a handful of volunteers operating out of a tiny borrowed room at a local church, to more than 4,000 volunteers and 50 full-time employees, headquartered on a 10-acre administrative site. Thanks to her efforts, COHFH builds between 40 to 45 homes annually, is currently the seventh largest Habitat affiliate in the United States and will celebrate completion of its 1,000th Habitat home in 2020! COHFH also owns a warehouse, two ReStore retail shops and has developed multiple housing additions under her guidance. Gilliland’s mission is to boost
awareness of the many positive benefits that home ownership offers to families, children and the broader community when they are in a safe, stable living environment. In pursuit of this goal, she is tireless in keeping Habitat’s mission front and center with political, industry and civic leaders in the Oklahoma City metro area. COHFH is currently in the midst of a year-long, “50 Homes to Own” community fundraising campaign, as well as fundraising to purchase a tract of land that will allow the organization to construct 400 additional homes over the next decade. “Because of the ever-increasing need for affordable housing, I know that our mission will never be complete, but I am honored to be a part of the ongoing effort,” Gilliland said. “It truly touches me to see hard-working families move out of substandard conditions into decent, affordable homes.”
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Oklahoma Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2019, from left: Allen Wright for the family of Chief Allen Wright/Kiliahote, Steve Largent, J.C. Watts, Jr., John Herrington, Gray Frederickson, Tricia Everest, John Nickel and James Day.
HOF is telling the state’s story through the lives of its people The Oklahoma Hall of Fame believes there are no limits to what is possible. Every day we celebrate the legacy of inspiring Oklahomans with all generations because Oklahomans are changing the world. In telling Oklahoma’s story through the lives of its people, we create deep connections with our history and heritage. History isn’t made by time or occurrences, it’s made by people. When we understand this, we are challenged to think about what we, too, can do to impact our communities, our state and our world. When we share the defining characteristics and values of Oklahomans of the past, we can advance those same traits in ourselves and take pride in our ability to create real and lasting change throughout society.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame preserves Oklahoma’s history by telling Oklahoma’s story through its people. Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor Oklahomans who had given outstanding service to the state during their lifetime and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Being inducted to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is Oklahoma's Highest Honor. Through exhibits and experiences at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame stands to preserve Oklahoma’s unique history while promoting pride in our great state. For more information about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame or Gaylord-Pickens Museum, visit oklahomahof.com, follow us on social media @oklahomahof, or call 2354458.
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Keeping the dollars local Small business owners are giving back in many ways By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Small businesses are considered the backbone of the Oklahoma economy. Three Fridayland business owners said local merchants hire locally, spend locally, and contribute to their communities socially and politically as well as economically. A national study by the American Independent Business Alliance indicated locally owned retailers recirculated 48 percent of their revenues locally, compared to 13.6 percent for chain stores. The statistics for restaurants were even greater: local eateries recirculated 65.4 percent of their revenues, almost twice as much as the 34.5 percent among chain restaurants. “Shopping locally contributes to a successful community,” said Cathy Cummings, owner/operator of Vito’s Ristorante since 2004 and co-owner with husband Sean Cummings of an Irish pub, which opened last year. “For 25 years we’ve been employing Oklahomans and giving back to the local economy,” she said. Between them the couple have 20 employees. “We hire our staffs locally,” said Cathy, “and in my businesses they’re like a family so they get treated well and are paid a living wage.” Dani Lynch owns two Thrifty Pharmacy stores (in north Oklahoma City and in Edmond) and operates a dispensary at Epworth Villa retirement center in Oklahoma
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Dani Lynch dispenses medicine at her north Oklahoma City location of Thrify Pharmacy. Lynch has been in business for over 40 years and has another location in Edmond, as well as a dispensary at Epworth Villa.
City. Her internet website proclaims, “Independently Owned and Operated for Over 40 Years.” She has approximately 15 employees, and at least some, if not most, of their wages are spent locally. Similarly, Steve Winters, owner of Carwin’s Shave Shop / Winter House Interiors in Nichols Hills Plaza, has nine employees who earn and spend local wages. “As an owner/manager, my money stays here locally,” Cathy Cummings said. “And so do my profits, which are deposited in a local bank, which can lend that money locally.” In contrast, larger
corporations “send their profits out-of-state.” “My profits are saved and spent locally,” echoed Dani Lynch. Oklahoma “is built on independent businesses more than on out-ofstate corporations,” she said. The Cummings’ pub is in a building formerly occupied by an Italian restaurant. They remodeled it for his pub, and then remodeled it again recently; Cathy’s restaurant now occupies the south half of the building and Sean’s pub is in the north half. Construction materials for those projects were acquired locally, and state and
local sales taxes were paid on those purchases. “I feel very strongly” about trading with local merchants, Dani Lynch said. “I do a lot of advertising and I’d rather do it with a locally owned company than to pay some out-ofstate company,” she said. “We buy groceries from an independent grocer and use local cleaners for our clothes. We strive to use independent businesses here in the Oklahoma City area as often as possible.” When shopping locally, “You are See LOCAL, Page D3
Excursions
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Hats off to Tanner and Mandi as they are ‘Off to the Altar’ H
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Above: Derby Darlins' — Tanner Hanstein with mom Karen Raupe and Tanner's fiancee, Mandi Newton, during an engagement party. Below: Steve and Susan Raupe and Gale and Jim Askins hosts and fashionable hat-wearers, during the party for Tanner and Mandi.
ats off to Susan and Steve Raupe and Gale and Jim Askins who asked guests to wear hats to the engagement party for Tanner Hanstein and Mandi Newton. Friends of the couple came dressed in their Kentucky Derby best as they celebrated Mandi and Tanner’s “Off to the Altar.” Both are graduates of the University of Oklahoma and Mandi is a radiation therapist at Integris North Cancer Center and Tanner is Comptroller at Ozarka Water. The party was held in the Raupe home and guests dined on Derby fare which included bourbon meat balls, shrimp and rice and chocolate mousse shooters. • Helium is just playing havoc with our birthday parties – can’t be having that! All that Teresa Moinett wanted was balloons at her birthday party, party-planner Leslie Wasson did promise balloons. After an exhaustive search, she found one helium tank at a party store. Don’t picture her hauling an oil drum, this was for the purpose of party balloons – probably 20 of them – and it was in a manageable box. She took it and the balloons to Ned’s Starlite Lounge and asked if they would inflate
them about 4 p.m. for the 5 p.m. party there. Promised and check that off the list. To Leslie’s dismay, she didn’t see balloons when she arrived to check on things. Bristling, she asked where the balloons were. Apparently, it wasn’t the restaurant’s fault, the box indeed contained the helium tank – but it was empty. That made Tanya Turner and I wonder about helium. Where does helium live? We, being very savvy, were pretty sure it didn’t grow on bushes in your garden or as a patio plant. Apparently, it is a by-product of natural gas and its commercial uses as in MRIs and technical computer wafers is such that there is a shortage. Back to Teresa’s birthday party. Friends toasting the birthday gal were Mya Crawford, Steve Knox, Jenny Price, Connie Givens, Ty Tyler, Debbie Bair, Betsy and Nick Berry, and Linda Carpenter. Had a funny discussion with Warren Johnson whose wife Becky was in Ireland
on a girl trip and he was left to care for a horse with a new colt. Guess that’s baby-sitting in a big way. • “Maybe it’s a grocery cart wearing a party hat and sports socks?” might be your speculation when you see impressionistic or abstract art or perhaps “two hooved farm animals wearing corsages while playing ice hockey?” Impressionism is open for your interpretation! But if you’ve not spent time at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman, you’re missing a treasure and a chance to try out those ideas. “Between the Isms” has been brought to the public, free admission, at the museum. Works by The Oklahoma Society of Impressionists and Selected Oklahoma Impressionists were displayed and will be in the museum through September. This well-balanced show features soft, lovely still life, contemporary work, and the “isms” in between. The evening opened with a cocktail party, a panel discussion and a reception. You might think “Panel Discussion” – not exciting but you’d be wrong! The sassy, articulate, free-spirited women who participated were funny, bright, and See JOY, Page D5
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supporting local families and helping them send their children to school and to college,” Dani Lynch said. “I support local vendors,” Winters said, by buying his barber and shaving supplies locally, for example. “I don’t have a warehouse where lots of merchandise is stored, nor a huge freezer where food is kept, so Sean and I go to the grocery store virtually every day,” Cathy Cummings said. “And we both buy our vehicles locally.” Taxes is also a key issue. Local proprietors “all pay taxes,” but many ‘bigbox’ stores do not, said Winters, who has been in business in Nichols Hills for 28 years. “Tax breaks are given to the big guys, but the local guys who support the local community have to pay high taxes.” “The taxes I pay stay here,” in Oklahoma, said Dani Lynch. “One of the biggest reasons people should shop locally is because of charities,” Cathy Cummings said. “Most local restaurants donate a lot of money and food to charities. I get calls practically every day to donate food or provide gift certificates for some charity event.” For Dani Lynch, her personal relationship with her customers is critical. “People who walk through the door or pick up the ’phone and call – they know who I am. That’s important to me,” she said. “I’m honest with my patients. They know they’ll hear the truth from me. I’m dispensing medications they put into their bodies. It’s important that they trust me.” Another benefit from local ownership of a business is that, “We support local artists,” Winters said. Also, local businesspeople tend to “get more involved politically in local affairs and are more concerned about local issues,” believes Cathy Cummings, who has been elected to The Village City Council twice and now is the mayor. “Small-business owners are people who are contributing and giving back to their communities,” she said.
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Framed in The Village owner Dennis Duarte frames a print. Framed in The Village has been in business for 25 years. “I am more in it for customer service,” he said. “If you don’t make someone happy, they aren’t going to tell someone else about you. Our old customers are satisfied and our new customers have been referred to us.”
“I don’t have a warehouse where lots of merchandise is stored, nor a huge freezer where food is kept, so (my husband) Sean and I go to the grocery store virtually every day. And we both buy our vehicles locally.” — Cathy Cummings, owner, Vitos Italian Restaurant
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Dean McGee offers broad range of cosmetic procedures Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery – often called oculoplastic surgery – is one of the subspecialties available at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI). Oculoplastic surgery is essentially plastic surgery focused on the bones and soft tissues that support the health of the eyes. Annie Moreau, MD, FACS, Nathan W. Blessing, MD, and Jeremy F. Tan, MD are the surgeons who comprise DMEI’s oculoplastic surgery team, and they provide the full range of functional (non-
cosmetic) surgical procedures for patients of all ages. They also offer a broad and growing range of cosmetic treatments and procedures. Botox and fillers can be used to address wrinkles and hollow
spaces in the face, and surgery can improve the appearance of eyelids and eyebrows. Two of the most common procedures performed by Drs. Blessing, Moreau and Tan are blepharoplasty and ptosis
surgery, which correct droopy eyelids that have affected the field of vision. A new piece of state-ofthe-art equipment is further expanding the scope of DMEI’s oculoplastic surgeons. The Sciton JOULETM Laser provides resurfacing that improves skin texture, quality, and tone. “The laser allows us to expand the cosmetic services that we offer to our patients,” Dr. Blessing said. “Because we are ophthalmologists, we know how to work around the
eyes safely, and we’re excited to offer a comprehensive set of cosmetic services for our patients.” “The best compliment I receive is when a patient comes in and tells me that a friend saw them and said, ‘You look well-rested.’ That’s what I’m looking for,” Dr. Tan said. “I don’t want you to look like you’ve had surgery done.” If you are interested in undergoing a cosmetic procedure, or in learning what cosmetic options might work best for you, please call 271-1096 to schedule an appointment.
Fred Jones Family Foundation helping to make Oklahoma City a better place By Fred Jones Hall Chairman & CEO, Hall Capital In 1916, my grandfather Fred Jones arrived in Oklahoma City. In 1920, he began his business career with his first Ford dealership. We remain proud of his professional success, but throughout my grandfather’s career, he and my grandmother Mary Eddy were just as focused on service to their community. As we approach the centennial of our company, we remain dedicated to the goal of making Oklahoma City a better place for all of us. For some time now, the primary manifestation of that ideal has been the philanthropy of the Fred Jones Family Foundation. The Foundation is directly led by the members of the Jones/Hall family. My brother Kirk serves as chairman and president, and my other brother Boots joins me as vice president. The remainder of the board is
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made up of our combined seven children – Brooks, Bobby, Maguire, Jones, Bryan, Kendall and Allison.
This fourth generation of Jones/Hall family members will carry on the important traditions that their greatgrandparents began. On average, the Foundation grants approximately $500,000 annually to causes in the Oklahoma City community. Each year, our granting is led by the Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift, which awards one $75,000 grant to support the mission of one Oklahoma nonprofit. The last five such gifts have gone to the Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Peppers Ranch, Mercy Health Foundation, and the Central Oklahoma Humane Society. Oklahoma City is the place that made our company what it has been these last 99 years. It is our home. We hope that our company’s success continues for another century, and at the same time, we will remain just as determined to give back to this community that we all love.
Mary Yannuzzi joins Rainbow Fleet Mary Yannuzzi has joined Rainbow Fleet Child Care Resource and Referral as a child care consultant, the non-profit announced. In her new role, Yannuzzi is responsible for connecting parents with child care options suited to their specific needs and providing individualized training and support for child care providers. Yan-
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nuzzi is a graduate of the University of
Oklahoma. “We are thrilled to have Mary join the Rainbow Fleet family,” said Carrie Williams, executive director, “she brings with her exceptional skills and experience that will be invaluable to our mission, assisting parents and providers with quality child care programs and services.” For more than 45 years, Rainbow Fleet
has provided innovative child development programs to families and child care service providers. Rainbow Fleet helps families locate quality child care options and assists child care providers with a multitude of services including licensing and technical assistance as well as ageappropriate activities and curriculum.
State’s newest bank makes waves in business banking Entrepreneurship is on the rise in Oklahoma City. Recent findings show that Oklahoma City is among the top 10 cities in the nation with the largest share of millennial founders. Oklahoma City currently boasts an average founder age of 38 years old, the fourth youngest entrepreneurial city in the nation. Becoming a hub of millennial economic activity has come as a surprise to some, and an opportunity for others. Watermark Bank, for example, has anticipated a boom in economic growth and looks forward to meeting the specific needs business owners face by implementing a fresh, innovative approach to banking. As entrepreneurs themselves, Watermark’s founders have first-hand knowledge about the unique challenges business owners face. Watermark’s leadership is comprised of successful business owners, community leaders and represent some of the community’s most respected banks. Their goal is to help individuals and business owners maximize their potential and grow their business. As even seasoned business owners know, building value and managing growth isn’t easy. By offering Entrepreneurial Banking services to their concierge banking suite, Watermark is helping new business owners meet their unique challenges. Watermark’s Entrepreneurial Banking services include everything from start-up process logistics to capital acquisition to complex merger and acquisition transactions. Bundled products and services are also available and tailored to fit clients needs. Both essential and enhanced entrepreneurial bundles include events and workshops led by venture capitalists, local business owners, and financial and legal professionals to enhance the development of any business. Even as Oklahoma’s first independent bank charter in the past decade, Watermark is already realizing their vision; Building the best business bank by delivering highly personalized financial services to business owners, families and entrepreneurs in the community.
Oklahoma Charitable Clinic Association is Bill Phillips winner Executive Service Corps of Central Oklahoma (ESCCO) announced that its 2019 Bill Phillips Award winner is Oklahoma Charitable Clinic Association (OCCA). “ESCCO is delighted with this opportunity to work with a statewide organization that impacts so many lives,” said Paul Moore, president of ESCCO. Free and charitable clinics provide primary medical and dental care, prescription medicine and access to specialty services for thousands of low-income Oklahomans each year. “Charity care is vital to the healthcare safety net across the country,” said OCCA Board President, Teresa Myers, Good Shepherd Clinic, Ardmore. “In Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Charitable Clinics Asso-
ciation exists to bring together the clinics across the state who work tirelessly to care for the most vulnerable Oklahomans for education, connection and resources.” “This grant from the ESCCO Bill Philips Award will help the volunteer led organization identify the priorities that matter most to the charity clinics served and set the strategy for the coming years to best support the efforts across the state in caring for those who would otherwise do without critical healthcare services.” The Oklahoma Charitable Clinic Association (OCCA) is committed to improving access to healthcare for individuals with limited resources by strengthening the free and charitable clinics that serve them. OCCA represents over 50 free and
charitable clinics throughout the state who are working to meet the needs of Oklahoma's most vulnerable populations. By joining together and learning from one another, OCCA members strengthen the vital health care safety net. OCCA’s organizational goals include: • To create an effective statewide network of charitable clinics. • To network within the membership and the broader health care community. • To educate members by providing information, training, technical assistance, new clinic support, and professional development opportunities. • To advocate for the needs of patients and charitable clinics with policymakers, funders, stakehold-
ers, and the general public. •To support improvements in the quality, availability, and timeliness of appropriate and culturally competent services by charitable clinics. As the Bill Phillips Award winner, OCCA will receive an ESCCO management review, a comprehensive, independent examination of its organization, designed to make actionable recommendations to improve their overall effectiveness. This will be performed by an ESCCO team of business professionals. Past Bill Phillips Award recipients include: 2018 - Focus on the Home, 2017 - Single Parent Support Network, 2016 - Cleats for Kids, 2015 - Jesus House, 2014Family Builders (formerly Parents Assistance Center) and 2013 Edmond Mobile Meals.
Excursions
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JOY From Page D2 shared stories and concepts that taught us so much. You’ll know many of the panel: Joan M. LaRue, who many of you knew as Joan Marron when she lived in OKC, Mary Anna Goetz, Beth Hammack and Marjorie Atwood. Those enjoying the art were Laura and Perry Tirrell with son Jimmy, Helen and Pat Dailey, Linda Carpenter, Patti and Dick Marshall, Anne Crum, Jessie Ann and Virg Wallentine, Amy Maguire, Don Wilson and Jane Rauh, Diana and Jeff Beeler, Judy and Don Garrett, Tanya Turner and Jane and Jim White. Also meandering through the beautiful exhibit space were Judy Jordan, D’Arline McCubbin, Tim Jordan, Janet and William Cook, Megan Clement, Kathy McCraw, Mimi Smith, Karleen Krywucki, Pam and Tom Boettcher, Karen and Carroll Mayfield, Kelsey and Roland Walters, Joan Maguire, Dawn and Jim Hopkins, Karen and Earl Ingram, Linda Garrett, Darlene Wallace, Sue and John Francis, Pat and Ray Broadfoot, Barbara and Gordon Thornhill and Gale and Jim Askins. Among the invited “selected” artists were Bennett Berry, Beth Hammack, Dennis Johnson, Nick Berry and Joy Richardson. Supportive spouses of the “selected artists” were Jim Hammack, Betsy Berry and Jerry Richardson. A pioneer in this effort was Jody Ellison of Tulsa, and Jim Bruce, who, at Jody’s request, took the reins. This came together thanks to Director of the Museum Mark White and Kaylee Kain and Tracy Bidwell who coordinated the many elements.
Above: Warren Johnson and Teresa Moinette, she's the birthday gal! At rigtht: A grinning gaggle of girls and one guy — celebrating Teresa Moinette's birthday: Jenny Price, Teresa, Mya Crawford, Steve Knox and Leslie Wasson.
- Photos by Joy Richardson
Wanting to see the Fred Jones Jr. Museum, and new art are Linda Carpenter, Tanya Turner, Patti Marshall, Darlene Wallace and Earl and Karen Ingram.
Art appreciators at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum opening of "Between the 'Isms' " are Ray and Pat Broadfoot.
Gaining understanding of Impressionist painting are Gordon and Barbara Thornhill. Enthusiastic supporters of Oklahomans and art are Jane White, Jim and Dawn Hopkins, and Linda Garrett.
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