Keeping OKC Beautiful Tim and Liz McLaughlin flank Chris Browning, OKC utilities director, during the OKC Beautiful Luncheon. The McLaughlins were the honorary co-chairmen. Page B2
Holy Week Worship Guide, Pages 11 & 12.
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Creativity Ambassadors
During a gala at the Civic Center Music Hall, Creative Oklahoma named its 2019 Creativity Ambassadors. Taking part in the ceremony are, from left: Judy Allen, chairman of Creative Oklahoma; Bart Conner, Oklahoma Creativity Ambassadors chairman; C. Kendric Ferguson, creativity ambassador; Meloyde Blancett, executive director, Creative Oklahoma; Rob Lake, creativity ambassador; James Austin Kerr, 2019 young Oklahoma creativity ambassador; Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt; Jeff Stava, COO at Tulsa Community Foundation, Tony Moore, executive director, Gathering Place; Susan McCalmont, creativity ambassador; Mike Larson, creativity ambassador; and Dr. Paul Silverstein, creativity ambassador. For more photos, see Page 2.
Graham spends $14.61 per vote for election to Village Council
Spring is here and so is the Festival of the Arts Some 750,000 people are expected to attend The Arts Council OKC’s 52nd Annual Festival of the Arts, set for April 2328 in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. The event is a community celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together for what has been an OKC tradition since 1967. The Festival of the Arts has long been considered a rite of spring and a signature event for the Arts Council.
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Festival of the Arts Co-Chairmen Susan Whittington and Randy Lewis hold the event’s poster, which proclaims it is time for the festival. The festival has long been considered a rite of spring.
This year’s cochairmen are Susan Whittington and Randy Lewis. The featured artists are Julie and Kevin Zuckerman who created “Born in a Day” to honor the
state of Oklahoma and the legacy of the Native American population. As always, the Festival of the Arts promises to bring in hundreds of talented
artists, engaging performances and an abundance of delicious treats and food demonstrations. The complete schedule can be found at www.artscouncilokc.com.
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Dog of the Week Abby is an 8-year-old, 6-pound Maltese. She loves her walks in the park on Grand Boulevard and going to Northern Michigan for the summer with her family, Jan and Richard Parker, where she walks along Little Traverse Bay. Abby was very upset when her cousin, the toy poodle, made OKC FRIDAY before she did! Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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The newly elected Ward 3 city councilman in The Village said he spent “about $5,800” on his campaign. That is thought to be a record expenditure for a city council race in The Village. Adam Graham, 26, defeated Jane Lowther, 67, by a vote of 397-275 in this year’s annual city election April 2, which attracted 10.59 percent of the city’s 6,342 registered voters. Graham prevailed at a cost of almost $14.61 per vote – not including any shoe leather he may have worn out. He will receive the oath of office at the May 6 City Council meeting. Campaign expenditure reports are not required in city council races in The Village. The City Charter “does not address this issue,” City Manager Bruce Stone confirmed. And according to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, the state Municipal Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act “shall apply only to municipalities with a population of more than 10,000 according to the most recent Federal Decennial Census and a general fund expenditure budget in excess of $10,000,000 in the fiscal year in which the municipal elections are held.” The 2010 census “had us at 9,829,” Stone said. See ELECTION, Page 12
Casady’s Bass named Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year In its 34th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, the Gatorade Company announced Sam Bass of Casady School as its 2018-19 Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. Bass is the first Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year to be chosen from Casady. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement
and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Bass as Oklahoma’s best high school boys cross country runner. Bass, a 5-foot-9, 120-pound junior, finished second at the Southwest Preparatory Conference Championships this past season with a time of 15:46.53, leading the Cyclones to an eighth-place finish as a team. He also took 33rd at the See RUNNER, Page 4
Creative Oklahoma
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Richard and Beverly Wright join Gail Huneryager at the 2019 Creativity Ambassadors Gala, presented by Creative Oklahoma. The event was co-chaired by Chuck Oppenheim and Mary Blankenship Pointer.
Creativity Ambassadors honored during gala
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Olympic gymnast and Oklahoma Creativity Ambassadors Chairman Bart Conner with Creativity Ambassadors Rand and Jeannette Elliott. Creative Oklahoma was founded in 2006 as the first non-profit organization in the US with a statewide strategy to advance a state’s economy through creativity and innovation.
Incoming University of Central Oklahoma President Patti Neuhold with Eric and Lauren Roth.
2019 Gala Committee member Gena Timberman with Creativity Ambassador Ben Harjo.
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OKC FRIDAY at Fort Sumter
Village lets contract By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer A project to alleviate flooding in The Village will start soon. The City Council awarded a $462,380 contract to Brewer Construction Co. of Oklahoma City to address the town’s “Northland” street flooding problem. The project will entail work on a drainage system that directs stormwater runoff from Northland Road at Lakeside Drive toward Sunrise Boulevard, to a drainage channel that extends past Orlando Road, under Hefner Road and into Oklahoma City’s storm drainage network, City Manager Bruce Stone said. The job will include construction of a 60-inch pipe under Orlando, installation of some drainage inlets in the pavement along the route, and construction of several sections of new concrete paving, he said. The work was scheduled to start last week and is expected to be finished within 120 working days, Stone said. The project will be financed with proceeds from the $10.38 million capital improvement bond issue voters approved in January 2018, records show.
Colin Mulcahy and Robynne Mulcahy took OKC FRIDAY to the dock at Fort Sumter, right out of Charleston, S.C. This is where the Civil War started and one of many stops on our month long field trip where we followed the Civil War and Trail of Tears. Fun fact: Oklahoma had one of the last Civil War battles — at Honey Creek.
Cowan places 2nd, Hughes 4th at Drive, Chip and Putt Fridayland students Ryder Cowan finished second and Chase Hughes took fourth in their 12-13 and 7-9 age divisions, respectively, at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals last Sunday in Augusta, Ga.
Chase Hughes, a student at Deer Creek Elementary, hits a drive during the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday at Augusta National.
Ryder Cowan, right, a student at Cheyenne Middle School in Edmond, lines up his putt at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.
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Sports Weekly BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Panthers get past Bombers PC North scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning and held off a late rally for a 7-3 win over Midwest City on Monday. Matt Gamblin batted 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBIs and scored a run for the Panthers (8-13). Devin Ely also had a pair of hits and scored twice. Gamblin recorded 10 strikeouts and allowed a run on three hits over six innings for the pitching victory.
The Panthers are set to compete at the Northwest Optimist tournament this weekend at Dolese Park. ANTLERS CRUISE BY NORMAN Erupting for seven runs in the bottom of the third inning, Deer Creek pulled away for a 10-3 win over Norman last Monday. Jordan Coffey went 2-for-4 with two doubles and drove in two runs for the Antlers (16-3). Three others had two hits, including Jack Hill with a double and two RBI, Ethan Boyer with three RBIs and two
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runs score and Zandt Payne with a run scored. Kaden Marshal also added a solo home run in the first inning. Pitcher Max Huffling struck out 10 batters and allowed just a run and a hit in six innings for the victory. Deer Creek is set to visit Stillwater this Friday at 7 p.m. KNIGHTS FALL AT OK CHRISTIAN Crossings Christian jumped out to an early 4-0 lead after the first inning, but saw that advantage vanish over the next three frames on the way to a 10-7 loss at Oklahoma Christian last Monday. Cole McMurphy batted 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs and drove in five runs to lead the Knights (127). McMurphy belted a three-run home run in the top of the fourth and a two-run shot in the top of the first. Tucker Dlugonski also had two hits, including a two-run home run to complete a four-run first inning. Pitcher Jonah Mahen allowed three
runs on five hits and struck out three over two innings to take the loss.
Casady is set to visit Destiny Christian this Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
HARRAH BLANKS CHARGERS
NOBLE TOPS ROCKETS
Unable to generate much offense, Heritage Hall suffered a 4-0 loss to Harrah last Monday at Charger Stadium. Jake LeForce and Landry Kyle provided the only hits for the Chargers (11-7). Pitcher Jackson Jobe surrendered two runs on two hits and struck out six over four innings for the loss.
Despite outhitting Harrah last Friday,
Riley Lowry and Kyle Woods had a hit each, including a double by Woods. Lowry also struck out 13 batters and allowed a run and a hit over 5-2/3 innings for the loss. Mount St. Mary is
CHA TOO MUCH FOR CYCLONES Facing a doubledigit deficit after the third inning, Casady never recovered in a 24-2 loss to Christian Heritage on Monday. Payton Leonard and Tucker Jacobsen provided the only two hits for the Cylcones (2-9), while Jacobsen drove in two runs and Leonard scored a run. Leonard also took the pitching loss, allowing nine runs and a hit in 1/3 inning.
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Heritage Hall’s Jake LeForce slides safely into third base during last week’s baseball game against McLoud at Charger Stadium.
Mount St. Mary couldn’t convert any of those hits into runs for a 4-0 loss last Friday at the Newcastle tournament. Conner Hooper went 2-for-3 to lead the Rockets (9-9).
scheduled for a doubleheader this Friday at Jones. The first game against Kingston starts at 4 p.m. followed by a matchup against Jones at 6 p.m. – By Jason Jewell
GOLF ROUNDUP
Chargers roll to win at Mustang With three players occupying the top four spots, the Heritage Hall golf team cruised to a comfortable win at the Mustang Invitational last week. William McDonald carded a 63 at Lincoln West to win individual medalist honors. Matthew Smith finished seven shots back at 70 in second place, while Ben Thionnet had 73 for fourth place. McGuinness claimed third place in the team standings, led by Cole Bardell in sixth place with a 75. PANTHER GIRLS 2ND AT BIG 10 CONFERENCE
RUNNER From Page 1 Foot Locker South Regional championships and he won the Oklahoma Cross Country & Track Coaches Association Meet of Champions by 12 seconds. Bass has volunteered with SBP, a national disaster management group, assisting with flood relief in Houston in 2018. He has also donated his time to an area food bank and the Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County. “Sam has gained more confidence in his abilities, taken more risks to get into good
Thanks to three players in the top 5, the PC North girls came up a shot short in the Big 10 Championship after finishing just a shot behind champion Choctaw. Sydney Mason fired an 83 at Lawton Country Club to earn a runner-up trophy. Avery Richards shot her lowest round of the season to finish fourth with an 89. Erin Leazer finished two hosts back of Richards in fifth place. KNIGHTS TAKE 9TH AT DEER CREEK Crossings Christian finished ninth at the Deer Creek Invitational in last week’s action. Craig Sanders shot a 75 at Rose Creek for ninth place to lead the Knights.
racing positions and has learned to push himself beyond the comfort zone to be a champion,” said Casady cross country coach Roxanne Sterling. “Sam is the complete package and we are fortunate to have him on our team.” Bass has maintained a weighted 3.88 GPA in the classroom. As a part of Gatorade’s cause marketing platform “Play it Forward,” Bass has the opportunity to award a $1,000 grant to a local or national youth sports organization, and chose for his grant to go to Oklahomabased Cleats for Kids. “We are so honored that Sam chose us,” said Taylor Self, com-
SAM BASS
munications director at Cleats for Kids. “It’s a great illustration of how kids can make an impact on other kids. We think Sam is an inspiring athlete and a great example for others.” To learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year program, visit www.Gatorade.com/POY.
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TENNIS ROUNDUP
Knights net 2nd at Westmoore Finishing no worse than second in any of the four divisions, the Crossings Christian boys tennis team finished second at the Westmoore Invitational last Friday. Hunter Demunbrun captured the Knights only gold medal with a win at No. 2 singles. Daniel Hailey claimed a runner-up spot in No. 1 singles. Graham Clark and Hunter Asbury teamed up for second at No. 1 doubles, as did Jacob Clinkenbeard and Rhett Gibbs at No. 2 doubles. Three Knight girls claimed division titles to help Crossings finish third in the team standings. Anna Murphy and Megan Szymanski earned gold medals at No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, while Ciarra Rose and Aspen Minihan won the No. 1 doubles title.
TRACK ROUNDUP
divisions, the Mount St. Mary boys tennis team finished third at the Tecumseh Invitational on Monday. Noah Alvarado claimed second at No. 1 singles, along with John Paul Pierce at No. 2 singles. The No. 1 doubles team of Luke Wagner and Dane Mahlzan took third place, while Niah Rindermann and Hunter Morris were seventh at No. 2 doubles. ANTLERS CLAIM 6TH AT ADA The Deer Creek boys finished sixth at the Ada Invitational on Friday, behind a third-place effort by Cooper Thomas at No. 2 singles. Kyler Melton took sixth at No. 1 singles, along with Tyler Doh and Matthew Ivester at No. 1 doubles. Carson Hancock and Bennett Hill teamed up to finish eighth at No. 2 doubles. The girls tournament was canceled due to bad weather.
ROCKETS 3RD AT TECUMSEH
CHARGERS DOWN IRISH
Claiming at least third in three of four
Both Heritage Hall squads posted identi-
cal 3-1 wins over Fridayland rival McGuinness in a duel last Thursday. The Chargers’ Will Kaiser downed McGuinness’ James Fritts in straight sets at No. 1 singles, while Harris Zeiders beat Adam Wheeler at No. 2 singles. The No. 1 doubles team of Brenden Baird and Wesley Jansen cruised past Braeden Buchanan and Colton Gilpin. McGuinness got its lone win at No. 2 doubles, with Tristan Nguyen and Ryan Schwartz edging the Chargers’ Rhodes Haggard and Gavin Wilson. On the girls’ side, Annabelle Treadwell cruised to a win over Connor Donovan. The Irish’s Ashley Hill won a marathon three-set match over Lily Plaster for McGuinness’ only win. Heritage Hall swept the doubles events, with the No. 1 duo of Phoebe Shapard/Ryan Thompson beating Hailey Harris/Katherine Hill and the No. 2 team Genesis Franks/Anna Young downing Sarah Miller/Haley Shanahan.
Irish girls take 3rd at Norman With seven athletes in the top 10, including a pair of event titles, the McGuinness girls finished third at the Gregg Byram Classic last Saturday at Norman. Lolo Cunningham earned a gold medal in the 800 meters by a second in 2 minutes, 30.09 seconds. Emiline Henderson provided the Irish’s other gold with a jump of 9 feet, 6 inches in the pole vault. Slater Ward picked up pair of gold medals in the hurdle events to lead the Irish boys to fifth place. Ward won the 110 hurdles in 15.35 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 42.09 seconds. Jason Nolan earned a gold in the high jump at 21 feet, and missed out on a second gold in the high jump by two inches to settle for silver. Preston Lynn jumped 13-9 to win the pole vault title.
McGuinness’ James Fritts returns a serve against Heritage Hall’s Will Kaiser during last week’s duel between the Fridayland rivals.
Two Deer Creek athletes earned gold medals to help both Antler sqauds to sixth at the Kathy Scoville Memorial Meet. Steven Clark led the host Antler boys with a gold medal in the 3200 meters in 9:53.32 and a silver in the 1600 meters. Rachel Neaves won the shot put by just over a foot with a throw of 38 feet, 5 inches for the Antlers. Heritage Hall’s Daphne Matthews won the 1600 meters in 5:22.21 and came up a half-second short
in the 400 meters to settle for silver. Jamal Jeffers led PC North with a thirdplace finish in the 110 hurdles. Shemea Myers took fourth in the 400 meters for the Panthers. ROCKET GIRLS 6TH AT CATOOSA Two Mount St. Mary athletes won four medals to help the Rocket girls to sixth at the Catoosa Track Classic. Jayden Lazzari earned a silver medal in the 400 meters and a bronze in the 800. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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Crossings Christian’s Hunter Johnson competes in the 110-meter hurdles in last Saturday’s meet. See more results at www.okcfriday.com.
SOCCER ROUNDUP
Rockets sweep Eagles
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ANTLERS 6TH AT SCOVILLE MEET
Both Mount St. Mary soccer teams picked up big district wins last week against Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep. The Rockets (9-2) cruised to a 6-0 win over the Eagles (7-3), behind three goals and two assists by Eric Jaques. Cody Smith added a goal and an assist. Three different Rocket girls netted
goals in a 3-1 win over Harding Prep (6-3). Ashlanne Fuentes, Ashley Staudt and Zoe Devecchio scored goals for the Rockets (4-4), with Devecchio getting two assists and Staudt adding another. Mount St. Mary visits Crooked Oak this Friday, while Harding Prep travels to Star Spencer on Friday.
The Charger girls (6-2) escaped with a 21 win, behind Jalen Johnson’s two goals. Parker Hays netted the only goal for the Charger boys (4-3) in a 3-1 loss. Both squads host Lawton Eisenhower this Monday.
CHARGERS SPLIT WITH SFS
Samantha Guzman netted four goals and an assist to lead the McGuinness girls to an 8-0 win at Noble. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Heritage Hall got a mixed bag from its trip to Santa Fe South last Friday.
IRISH GIRLS BLANK NOBLE
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CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS
April 20 • Ian Moore
Austin, TX-born guitar player, singer and songwriter, Ian Moore, will play the historic Tower Theatre stage on Sat., Apr. 20. Moore’s relationship with Oklahoma extends back to the 90s and he continues to play in many popular venues around town. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 $20 in advance. Tickets can be purchased by visiting towertheatreokc.com, calling (405) 70-TOWER, or visiting a Tower Theatre Box Office.
April 23 • OK Community Orchestra
The fourth concert of the season is at 7:30 p.m. in the Garvey Center at Oklahoma Christian University, 2501 E. Memorial Road, in Edmond. The orchestra will perform selections which have been requested by the audience and orchestra musicians, Paul Hindemith’s “Symphonic Metamorphosis” and Antonin Dvorak’s “Carnival Overture.” The program will also feature the winners of The Oklahoma Community Orchestra’s Young Artists Competition. For more information, please see the Oklahoma Community Orchestra’s webpage at okorchestra.org and on Facebook.
TEENS
Through April 30 • Junior Curator Program
The OKC Zoo is accepting applications for the Junior Curator
May 3-5 • OAI Show & Benefit
The 14th Oklahoma Artists Invitational Art Show & Benefit will open Friday, May 3-5 at NorthPark Shoppes, NW 122nd & May. Artists Bert Seabourn and Desmond Mason, former OSU basketball star, join 25 more juried artists who will display paintings, jewelry, sculpture and note cards. Also featured is a talk on the most current “Stroke Treatments and Prevention” given by Dr. Richard V. Smith, medical director of Mercy NeuroScience Institute at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. A percent of the sales benefit the Mercy Foundation Stroke-Treatment & Prevention. All events are free and open to the public. Guests enjoy art, sculpture and jewelry, music and food, while learning about health education and supporting a charity. Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (JC) program for the 2019-2020 year. JCs are teen volunteers who explore zoo and botanical garden careers by working directly with Zoo staff to assist with daily routines and projects. They have the opportunity to work with animal departments, horticulture, education and in guest experience roles. These teens also learn reallife skills, such as time management, interviewing and professionalism. They commit to serving at least 110 hours in specific tasks and attending monthly meetings. Applications are available at okczoo.org/ teen-volunteers until April 30. Teens must be 14-17 and there are only 45 positions available.
FESTIVALS
April 27 • Steamroller Festival
This year’s Steamroller Festival will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. This yearly festival celebrates the vibrant Deep Deuce district and the local artists that are integral to the OKC art community and Artspace at Untitled. This one day festival is rooted in the printing of large-scale
woodblocks carved by local Oklahoma artists and a 5 ton steamroller prints pre-carved blocks throughout the day on Tyvek paper. This event is open to all artists. You do not have to be a member of our studio to participate. Visit 1ne3.org for details.
THIS WEEKEND
April 12 • Special Effects Makeup Michael F. Blake, a two-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist, will give a demonstration of his special effects makeup talent on Friday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, transforming OSU-OKC President Brad Williams from a smooth-faced academic into a cowboy who has been bloodied and beaten in a barroom fight. Blake will also share his knowledge of Hollywood history and trivia from his years of working on movies and television shows. As part of the Museum’s annual Western Heritage Awards, the demonstration is open to the public and free with Museum admission. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org.
Mike Mitchell to be Honored
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he Putnam City Schools Foundation recently announced that Mike Mitchell, a 1988 graduate of Putnam City North High School and Hollywood filmmaker, will be the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Wall of Fame honor. The event will take place on Friday, April 19, at 6:15 p.m., at the Farmers Public Market. Details and tickets are available at pcf4kids.org. “From expressing his talent early at James L. Dennis Elementary, to being deeply involved in creative endeavors at PC North, Mike Mitchell is an excellent representative of Putnam City’s award-winning arts program,” said Foundation President Jennifer Seal. Mitchell is the son of Robert Mitchell and Julia Baker. The preparation Mitchell received as a Putnam City student combined with his unmatched creativity turned into acceptance at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts, where he studied filmmaking and animation. Mitchell’s work in entertainment includes time as a director, actor, and animator. He has worked with respected directors Tim Burton and
Spike Jonze. In his collaboration with DreamWorks Animation, Mitchell directed the movies Shrek Forever After and Trolls which together grossed over $1 billion. Through his work on several films, Mitchell has collaborated with a host of Hollywood talent, including Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas. He has also been a voice actor on several films including Monsters vs. Aliens and Puss in Boots. His work in television includes time on SpongeBob SquarePants and Trolls: The Beat Goes On! His next film, due out in 2019, is The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, billed as a 3D sci-fi comedy film. In 2017, Mitchell returned home to Oklahoma to be honored as an Oklahoma Film ICON by the deadCenter Film Festival. Mitchell often cites his artistic beginnings in Putnam City as being essential to where he is today, and says he is “thrilled” to receive this honor.
The Putnam City Foundation Wall of Fame includes several leaders from a variety of fields. Past recipients include actor James Marsden, former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Singer Bryan White, Chief Ross Swimmer, Historian Dr. Bob Blackburn, and Elizabeth Garrett. “Mitchell’s hard work and passion for his craft are wonderful examples for our students, and we are delighted to recognize him on the Wall of Fame,” said Seal. Two other film industry professionals were honored this week at the Oklahoma Creativity Ambassadors Gala. James Kerr, an actor, writer and director from Edmond that currently lives in Los Angeles was honored as the 2019 Young Creativity Ambassador. He is the son of Beth Kerr and Steve Kerr. And, Chip Fudge, a local businessman and community leader who renovated historic Film Row and led the resurgence of the Oklahoma film industry, was honored as a 2019 Creativity Ambassador. Governor Kevin Stitt was on hand to present the awards and honor the recipients.
Actor John Stamos coming to OKC with The Beach Boys Actor John Samos is visiting Oklahoma City for the first time when he teams up with The Beach Boys on May 4 for a charity concert benefitting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s “Food For Kids” programs and The Oklahoma Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Also, guest staring with The Beach Boys will be Surf Rock Icon Dean Torrence of “Jan and Dean” fame. “Wow! What Star Power we have coming to OKC! We are so excited John was able to break away from his busy filming schedule to visit OKC for this special benefit event”, said show producer and Edmond resident John Occhipinti. “John is such an accomplished, brilliant musician and has played off and on with the Beach Boys for decades, before he was filming “Full
House”, where the Beach Boys made numerous guest appearances.” “Both Mike Love and I are very excited to be back in OKC and looking forward to playing for these awesome causes.” said Grammy Award Winning Artist and longtime Beach Boy Bruce Johnston. “Oklahomans are second to none when it comes to helping others.” The turnout is expected to be huge. The concert will be held at The Civic Center Music Hall, May 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets, including PIT VIP Packages, are on sale and can be purchased online at okcciviccenter.com, over the phone at (405) 594-8300, or in person at The Civic Center Music Hall., located at 201 N. Walker Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 “In order to thrive, children need access to nutritious food and that’s
what we provide through the Food for Kids Programs,” said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. “We are so thankful for The Beach Boys and their devoted fans for joining us in the fight against childhood hunger.” “We are sincerely grateful to The Beach Boys and their fans for joining us in the fight against blood cancer and all types of cancer,” said Kacy Lowe, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “Funds from The Beach Boys’ benefit concert will expand research and provide support to patients who are living battling blood cancers today. LLS gave more than $656,000 to support Oklahomans battling cancer in the last year alone.” The Beach Boys are led by Mike
Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey Foskett, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, Christian Love and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glenn Campbell, who filled-in for Brian Wilson, on vocals/bass, when he retired from touring. Highly regarded in his field, Johnston’s vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd firmly established him among rock’s elite artists. The Beach Boys play an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging from sundrenched summer festivals to gala New Year’s celebrations and special events across the globe.
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Students
Irish StuCo receives high honors B ishop McGuinness Student Council recently attended a District 10 Student Council Conference, in which schools across the state participate in collaborating with each other. Bishop McGuinness StuCo received high honors and Ford Collier was appointed District 10 President for the upcoming 20192020 school year. Student Council hosted a Blood Drive to support the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society last Wednesday. • Choir recently participated in state competition and received a superior ranking. • Senior Victoria Sullivan was selected for the SMU Hunt Leadership Scholars Program and given a Hunt Scholarship last week. She was selected from a group of 70 finalists out of 800 entering freshman applicants who interviewed at SMU last week. There were a total of 25 recipients in this year’s class. She was also invited to join the Hilltop Scholars
ELECTION From Page 1 “I think that is the legal number; there are updated estimates that put us over 9,900 but still less than 10,000.” And although the city budget is greater than $10 million, “we might not actually spend over $10 million,” Stone said. The issue had never arisen before because, prior to Graham, no candidate had ever spent so lavishly on a city council race in The Village. Mayor Sonny Wilkinson, for example, said he spent about $1,000 on his 2018 re-election campaign, and Vice Mayor Cathy Cummings said she spent about $350 on hers. Jane Lowther, Graham’s opponent, said she spent approximately $200 on campaign signs: $180 for the signs plus $20 in taxes. “And I didn’t take any donations,” she said. Graham said he “knocked on 4,800 doors” in The Village during the campaign – “I made four passes through town.” – and said he continued visiting prospective voters until the eve of the election. He said he sent out at least three mail pieces and bought 350 yard signs, several dozen of which he said “disappeared” and were replaced. Graham’s campaign also texted voters and operated a phone bank, a friend
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IRISH ITEMS
Program at SMU which is offered to a select group of students with high academic achievement and leadership. • Be a part of Irish history by purchasing a personalized brick paver at the newly renovated baseball complex! Donations of $500 are due by April 15. Email advancement@bmchs.org for more details. • DanceVisions will be performing its annual spring concert on April 12 and 13. • The junior/senior prom is just around the corner. Prom is Saturday, April 27 from 8-11 p.m. at Rose Creek Country Club. Late arrival is 8:30 p.m. and students must stay until 11 p.m. • To register for summer camps, please visit our website at www.bmchs.org.
financed a robocall in his behalf, and several volunteers performed a campaign “literature drop” for him prior to Election Day. Why did Graham work so hard and spend so much to win? (He launched his city council campaign in January, almost two months prior to the Feb. 20-22 filing period.) “I genuinely want to have a seat at the table, to be active in civic affairs, and to make this city an even better place to live,” he said. Graham said one of his goals is to bring public transit to The Village.
Student Council at District 10 conference.
Senior Victoria Sullivan was selected for the SMU Hunt Leadership Scholars Program.
Choir recently received a Superior ranking at the state competition.
“During the campaign I talked to many seniors who said they want public transit because many of them don’t drive anymore.” During a March 18 City Council meeting, Stone said he met with representatives of Embark, the public transit operator in Oklahoma City, “to explore the possibility of extending bus service to The Village.” Embark “showed me several possibilities” and will “send me the information so that I can share it” with the City Council. But he cautioned, “Bus service is not cheap.”
Ford Collier was elected as District 10 President of the for the 2019-20 school year.
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David Kelley is presented Stanton L. Young Award T
he University of Oklahoma College of Medicine presented its major award for excellence in medical education to faculty member David M. Kelley, M.D. Kelley was presented the Stanton L. Young Master Teacher Award during a ceremony at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. This is the 36th year the award has been presented. It was established through an endowment made by the late Oklahoma City businessman Stanton L. Young. The award comes with a $15,000 cash prize, one of the largest in the nation for medical teaching excellence. A family medicine physician, Kelley serves as assistant professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the OU College of Medicine. In addition to his busy clinical practice, Kelley is director of the family medicine clerkship, in which medical students rotate through family
medicine clinics as part of their education. He also is director for the department’s Division of Undergraduate Education, helping to shape the family medicine experience for medical students. In presenting the award, John P. Zubialde, M.D., interim executive dean of the OU College of Medicine, said Kelley is “a man who is revered by his students for his unparalleled passion for providing physicians with the skills and mindset necessary to advance the practice of personalized and meaningful healthcare.” In their letters of nominations, medical students said Kelley connects with them on a personal level and
values their opinions. He teaches them not only the complexities of medicine but the individual growth that can occur with an understanding of self. “He ends every patient encounter by thanking his patients for allowing him to serve them as their doctor. This perspective on the patient-doctor relationship is one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned in medical school,” one of his students said. Kelley, a native of Colorado, earned his medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital, both in Illinois. Before coming to the OU College of Medicine, he practiced in Racine, Wisconsin. He and his wife, Kelly Curran, M.D., an adolescent medicine physician, joined OU in 2014 after they decided they wanted to devote their careers to training the next generation of physicians.
Time Out — Police Athletic League The OKC Police Athletic League hosted a Time Out luncheon at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. At left: PAL Executive Director Peter Evans presents OKC Police Chief Bil Citty with a special jersey in honor of his many years of service to the city. Jessica MartinezBrooks and Keith Sinor were the luncheon cochairmen.
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Stanton L. Young Master Teacher Award winner David Kelley, M.D. (left) with John Zubialde, M.D., interim executive dean of the OU College of Medicine.
Above: OKC Thunder General Manager Sam Presti, a longtime PAL supporter, presents the keynote speech. At left: Fields and Futures CoFounder Tim McLaughlin visits with OKC Schools Superitendent Sean McDaniel.
Above: OG&E’s Mike Frisby and Pat Lewis attend the luncheon. At left: Mandi Dotson and Cindy George.
- Photo by Rose Lane
‘Will Work For ...’ Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, right, discusses artist Mike Wimmer’s (center) series “Will Work For ...” which features Oklahomans with a cardboard sign detailing their passions and which is on display at the Oklahoma History Center. At left is Dr. Bob Blackburn, president of the Oklahoma History Center and whose passions was chronicled in Wimmer’s painting, “Will Work to Share Oklahoma’s Story.”
Religion
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You can learn a lot in the basement of a church By Walker Moore Oklahoma Baptist Foundation I grew up in a small country church. When we first started attending this church it had one large room called the sanctuary. The seats were long wooden pews that would bend like a horseshoe as it went from one side to the other. Directly below it was the basement. Most of our Sunday Schools, Training Unions, Vacation Bible Schools and 40th wedding anniversary celebrations took place in the basement. I don’t know why, but from my observation, which has been many, Baptist have some of the dampest, dankest, smelling basements of any denomination. I should know, I went out with a girl who attended the Methodist Church and she took me to their basement and it was a lot nicer than ours. When I shared that with my parents they mumbled something about we Baptist gave our money to the Cooperative Program. I don’t remember when I actually started reading but I do remembering reading out loud as our family drove down the road. I would read billboards, gas station prices, exit signs, if it had words I was reading them out loud. I not sure my parents appreciated the parrot in the back seat. I grew up in the old Baptist church, where prayer meeting was about as much praying for
the lost by name as we prayed for the sick and Aunt Gertrude’s bunions. Now, I do enjoy this modern music about as much as the neighbors next door, but I grew up in a time where Scripture reading was as much a part of the worship service as singing. I remember in the back of The Baptist Hymnal there was a section called “Responsive Reading.” Just nod with me if you remember those. It would present a topic and a numerous set of scriptures strung together concerning that topic. The responsive reading would be printed with one set of passages in normal font and a bold font for the next group of scripture. The person leading the reading would read first and then we would read the next set of scriptures in unison (that means out loud, together.) Since I am a dreamer I thought responsive reading might be as close I would ever get to experiencing what it could have looked like back in the Old Testament. Moses standing up in front of the throngs of Israelites and with his best reading voice bellows out the Ten Commandment. And the crowd responding, “Amen” or “Hallelujah” or “Oh, No” or whatever they use to say back then. And yes, Moses used notes when he read the Ten Commandment. But the coming together for the reading the word of God was the norm in
those days. Each week it would be a different topic, one Sunday it would be on grace and another on love. I don’t ever remember us having responsive reading when the pastor preached on tithing. Now that I am thinking more about it, we didn’t have response reading on “thou shall not commit adultery” Sunday either. But what I found incredible was how the scriptures fit together when you took out the white space between the lines; they fit like a glove. From the Old Testament, to the Prophets or History, the Gospel comes running across the pages and like a master builder surround the truth until you had the whole counsel of God. We might have been from the Old Baptist Church but it was one of those Old Baptist Progressive Churches and every once in awhile the pastor would ask one of the children or a teenager or even a lady to lead the church in reading responsively the word of God. I know I am neither the prettiest nor the sharpest crayon in the box but it does seem like the placement of the scriptures in our churches and families has shifted. The flocks are scattered and the shepherds are running from farm to farm seeking answers. Little less running and more reading of that Holy book you might be amazed when the Holy Spirit begins to talk to you.
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April 13 Charles Bradford Ann Fleming Don Grisham Missy Keller Trip Markwell Linda McDonald Dixie Anne Mills Bonnie Montgomery Ruby Ross Ryan Smith Rose Surtees Ed Stringer
April 16 R.G. “Bob” Bannister Steven G. Bentley Jr. Marilyn Brickey Agnes Brock Joe Ellis Braden Gordon Stephanie Hershberger Mary Keso Elizabeth Lambird Thelma Riggs Margaret Helen Schwab Jennifer Wickersham
April 14 Connie Brady Jay Chism Edith Degraffenreid Laura Dunford Andrew Fleet Jeremy Forgue Jessica Jarvis Terrie Klontz Krista Lamprich Cathy Lawrence Carolyn McLean Elizabeth McLean Benjamin Sutter Benjamin Woodard
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April 15 Matthew W. Brooks Randy Burnett
April 18 Julie Carr Willie Mae Caldwell Betsy Felton Dan Kelly Betty Kimberling Patti Taylor Jack Witt
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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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he Griffin family roots in Oklahoma go way back and fortunately for the state all the kids stayed. KWTV Channel 9 is currently airing house ads as “Oklahoma’s own.” It is our only locally owned network broadcast station. Fridaylanders know the OKC owners Kirsten and David Griffin. She is the granddaughter of OU’s famous football Coach “Bud” Wilkinson, and David is the son of the late Martha and John Griffin. The Griffin family roots go back more than 100 years, but since KWTV went on air in 1953 with the “world’s tallest tower,” the family has remained involved. They also own Griffin foods in Muskogee
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and KOTV Channel 6 in Tulsa, and KSBI News 9 Plus. The NBC Channel 4 (formerly owned by Edward L. Gaylord family) and ABC’s KOCO Channel 5 network affiliates sold to national media companies, but the Griffins maintain local ownership. Locally owned is becoming rare in big
media all over the country and Oklahoma is exceptionally fortunate. Local ownership means local involvement and local re-investment of profits. One of the promotions Channel 9 is currently running features weatherman David Payne talking about how David Griffin asked him what additional weather equipment the station need to keep Oklahomans safe during storm season. Griffin’s willingness to invest impressed Payne, who says most companies he’s worked for just ask how much it costs. There is no such thing as an “Ogle free” station in the city, but of all the sons of Oklahoma’s legendary sportscaster, Jack Ogle, KWTV’S Kelly Ogle is one of the most popular.
County gearing up for storms In addition to my regular task of improving efficiency in County government, this time of year I will be paying closer attention to the weather than before I was elected as your County Commissioner. In the case of severe weather, the County will intervene with pre-event planning, attempting to keep constituents as prepared as possible. After an event, the Department of Emergency Management will aid in recovery, and response in unincorporated areas of the County, as well as assist municipalities with operations in unincorporated areas. Our District 3 heavy equipment will also deploy to remove debris from county-maintained roads after an event. In Oklahoma, staying aware of the weather is essential. This awareness involves having multiple methods of receiving storm updates in case of an emergency. We post County weather updates on our Facebook page, @CommissionerCalvey. David Barnes, from the County’s Department of Emergency Management notes that besides awareness, a vital step is to have a severe weather plan, especially for a place to take refuge in a storm. Now is the time to
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KEVIN CALVEY clean and ready shelters for use. If the plan involves relocation, verify that the site is still usable, and make sure that one could arrive well in advance of storm arrival in the case of an emergency. As mentioned above, one should have several methods of received updates, including a durable weather radio. Barnes also recommends a “Go Kit” that can be ready to grab on a minute’s notice on the way to a shelter or safe place if necessary. This should contain water, cash, some food, flashlights and tools, and maybe clothes or toys for children. Luckily, we have very attentive meteorologists, and a culture around weather awareness here in Oklahoma, and staying safe is realistic despite Oklahoma’s wild storms if you are prepared. Stay tuned and stay safe!
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Chapel Hill United Methodist
washing their feet. Join us for communion and music as we remember the love of Jesus.
2717 West Hefner
Good Friday is the most solemn service of the Christian year. It remembers the day of Jesus' crucifixion. The service at Chapel Hill includes music and slowly the sanctuary is blanketed in darkness. We leave in silence to remember the sacrifice of Jesus and to return on Easter Sunday for the joy of Christ's resurrection!
Palm Sunday Services Sunday, April 14 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem and was welcomed as a King by the people waving Palms. All children are invited to process into the service waving palms! Holy Thursday Thursday, April 18 7 p.m. Holy Thursday is one of the greatest days for Christians. It's the day that Jesus showed his disciples how to remember him through communion. It is also the day that the Last Supper was held and that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. It is a time when many of us think of the love Jesus had. Jesus knew he would be crucified, and yet ... his thoughts were for his friends. He shared food with them, he showed his love by kneeling and
Good Friday Service, Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 21 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The joy of resurrection is the joy of Easter. Transformation and all things becoming new, including ourselves through Jesus Christ. Please join us for this most beautiful service to sing Hallalujah!
Christ the King Catholic Church 8005 Dorset Dr.
Stations of the Cross Friday, April 12 2:15 p.m. & 7 p.m. The Stations of the Cross are a Catholic devotion that began as a way for those who were unable to travel on pilgrimage to the Holy Land to be able to “walk with Jesus” through his Passion and Death. We also serve a Lenten meal at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Please enter and leave the church in reverent silence. Easter Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection Saturday, April 20 8 p.m. At the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 20. A reception will follow in the Parish Center Atrium. Easter Sunday Mass April 21 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Seder Supper Saturday, April 13 6:30 p.m.
An Easter Egg Hunt will follow the 10 a.m. Mass.
The annual Seder meal connects us with Christianity’s Jewish roots and draws us closer to the early Church and our Lord and Savior, who was himself a faithful Jew.
Nichols Hills United Methodist
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper Thursday, March 29 7 p.m.
1212 Bedford Drive
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper will take place on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m., followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight. Good Friday Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion Friday, April 19 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Services Thursday, April 18 Noon Maundy Thursday Lunch April 18, 12:30 p.m. Good Friday Services Friday, April 19 6:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 21 Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 10:50 a.m.
Brunch 9:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 10:15 a.m.
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Good Friday is one of the holiest days for Christians Good Friday is a Christian holiday that is celebrated every year on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary, the location outside of Jerusalem's
walls where the crucifixion took place. Though Good Friday is considered a holiday and is a legal holiday in many countries across the globe, the commemoration is not characterized by the festive atmosphere many holidays inspire. In fact, in the fourth century, the Apostolic Constitutions described Good Friday as a day of mourning and prayer. In addition, many Christians fast on Good Friday, eating only one full meal and two smaller meals that do not add up
to a full meal. Christians believe that commemorating the death of Christ helps to remind them of the sacrifices that Christ made and the human sin that contributed to his death. The observance of Good Friday has existed for centuries. According to Catholic Online, the Catholic Church does not celebrate Mass on Good Friday, though church services held on Good Friday correspond to the divisions of a traditional Mass. These
services include the Liturgy of the Word, during which the Passion of Jesus Christ is read; the intercessory prayers for all people, including non-Christians; the Veneration of the Cross, during which the crucifix is unveiled to the congregation; and the Holy Communion. During these services, the church organ and bells are silent. Good Friday is one of the holiest days of the year for Christians across the globe. This year Good Friday is celebrated on April 19.
First Presbyterian Church
Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 18 6 p.m. Stained glass window tour 7 p.m. Worship and Communion.
ing and powerful worship with the choir and scripture leading us into the darkness of the cross.
NW 25th & Western Palm Sunday Services Sunday, April 14 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Community Easter Egg Hunt, 3 p.m. Open to children 12 and under.
Good Friday Services Friday, April 19 7 p.m. Tenebrae Service of Darkness A profoundly mov-
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 21 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Worship Services in Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Brunch Easter Egg Hunt following the 11 a.m. service
OKC Ballet
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Ballet Ball attendees are Tickled Pink
Oklahoma City Ballet patrons were treated to a Tickled Pink evening during the annual ball at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center. Following a dinner of beef tenderloin and sauteed jumbo shrimp with roasted garlic risotto, attendees enjoyed a performance of the Oklahoma City Ballet and a live auction. An after party, Ballet Ball After Dark, followed, featuring dancing to the music of SquadLive. Above: Cynda Ottaway catches up with Clayton and Marnie Taylor. At right: Ball Honorary Chairman Gene Rainbolt with Charlotte Lankard.
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Above: John and Tsinena Thompson with Deborah and Scott Senner. Tsinena is the president and CEO of Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and Deborah is the president and CEO of Allied Arts. The two ladies attended Bishop McGuinness together.
Above: Ballet Ball Co-Chairmen Becky Johnson and Cindi Shelby are pretty in pink. At left: Jeff Erwin, Alexa Fioroni Slaughter and Sam Blackstock think pink, too. For more photos, see Page B6.
Oklahoma City Beautiful
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Distinguished Service Awards
During a luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, Oklahoma City Beautiful presented its 35th Annual Distinguished Service Awards. Above: Executive Director Lisa Synar presents Pat Potts with the Pendleton Woods Lifetime Achievement Award.
Retired Councilwoman Meg Salyer receives the Mayor’s Award from OKC Mayor David Holt.
At left: Members of the City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department Squeeze Every Drop Program with the Visionary Award, from left, Bret Weingart, utilities assistant director; Christina Chicoraske, water conservation coordinator; Malarie Gotcher, water conservation specialist; and Chris Browning, utilities director. At right: Lisa Synar presents Jack Mitchell, with Linwood Elementary School, with the Volunteer Spirit Award.
Above: Lisa Synar presents A.J. Griffin, representing Paycom, with the President’s Award. At right: Matt Brown, Larry the Litterbug: Lisa Synar; Community Spirit Award winner Judy Hatfield; and Rebecca McCauley, Mother Earth.
Above: Sisters — Linda Slawson and Lori Basore support the mission of OKC Beautiful. At right: Gail Huneryager and Aaron Ackerman.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Service Scholarship winners are, from left, Anna Buckley, Casady School; Evelyn Smith, Epic Charter School; and Avalon McAffrey, homeschool. At left: OKC Beautiful Board President Elizabeth Dalton accepts the Board of Directors Award from Lisa Synar.
From left: Matt Brown, Lisa Synar, Laura Aufleger accepting the Aubrey McClendon Corporate Award on behalf of On Cue; and Rebecca McCauley.
Wearing pretty flowering colors are, from left, Edie Roodman, Mucki Wright, Mary Blankenship Pointer and Jane Krizer.
Family Album
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Sip and See Tea for Karsyn Grace Karsyn Grace
Above, from left: Hostesses Lisa Lawson, Elizabeth Ngo, Susan Calonkey, Jonna Kirschner and Nancy Hyde, bottom right.
Mary Blankenship Pointer with her granddaughter Karsyn Grace and daughter Natalie.
Lisa Lawson with baby Karsyn.
At left: Lou Kerr and Carol Sander help welcome baby Karsyn to Oklahoma City.
Above: From left, Susy Calonkey, Judy Austin, Mary Blankenship Pointer, Nancy Hyde and Jane Krizer at the Sip and See.
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Natalie Pointer and Mary Blakenship Pointer were honored in March, at a delightfully pink Sip and See Tea welcoming baby Karsyn Grace. Elizabeth Ngo hosted the party at her beautiful Bocage home where guests were asked to bring a children’s book instead of a card. Other hosts of the shower were Susy Calonkey, Nancy Hyde, Jonna Kirschner, Lisa Lawson and Karen Reiger.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 12, 2019; Friday, April 19, 2019; Friday, April 26, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2019-412 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Corwin Craig Pierre, Petitioner, and Angela Pierre, Respondent.
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Vernea Perry, as next of friend of K’Ceon Kevin-Dewayne Garcia has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) K’Ceon Kevin-Dewayne Garcia to (b) K’Ceon DeShawn Garcia; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Pemberton of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 14 day of May, 2019 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Karen Colbert (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Angela Pierre 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 24 day of May, 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 26 day of March, 2019. /s/Corwin Pierre Petitioner
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SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this ___ day of ____, 2019. Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/21 Commission Number: 09007717
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 12, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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Charlotte Lankard Giving Society is celebrated M
uch loved Charlotte Lankard was honored with a party celebrating the Charlotte Lankard Giving Society. Calm Water’s Executive Director Erin Engelke affirmed, “This is a wonderful way to honor an amazing woman in our community while also providing children and families with the opportunity to heal after a loss.” The event was a tribute to Charlotte and a thank-you to recognized donors who give $1,000 a year to support this. Charlotte was humble, “I’ve never had anything named after me!” Greeting us at the door of the spacious and open home were Shelly Giese and Michael Bradley. Fun and upbeat Dan Martell is the board president. Guests enjoying hors’ d’oeuvres were Trish Ryan, Adam Rainbolt, Judy Mee, Gene Rainbolt, Anita Walker and Nicole Wayne, who is director of marketing and outreach. My friend who supports so many causes in our city, Kay Goebel, introduced me to Paula Barrington and Erin Engelke. • Wanting to put a special stamp on the Junior League award winners, a pretty party was held in the Sable Room of OKC Golf & Country Club. Awarded with the Mary Baker Rumsey honor was Myrla Pierson, who is not only gorgeous and gracious, but a powerhouse. Sustainer of the year was Betsy Mantor. Betsy amazed us – but was a naughty girl. It seems she fractured her pelvis while skiing three weeks prior, but gamely, with a cane, with a strong husband, and wearing HIGH HEELS, made it up stairs to the podium to accept her honor. Wait until her doctor hears about that! Spirit of Commitment Award went to Kay Oliver. I’ve no clue why she was at Mercy Hospital for 30 years, she would have been a headliner as a stand-up comedian.
Junior League Sustainer of the Year is Betsy Mantor, shown as she accepted her award.
She was hysterically funny and her comedic timing is golden. Her message in accepting the award was spoton, but sometimes almost lost in the loud laughter of her audience. The crowd included Gayle Semtner, Marnie Taylor, Linda Whittington, Meg Salyer, Sally Bentley, Beth Wells, Joan Gilmore, Carol Troy, Nancy Ellis, Katherine Chandler who was lauded for her league active participation for over five years, and Ashley Rivers who was outstanding active for 1-4 years. Also attending were Polly Nichols, Kay and Clark Musser, Helen Wallace, Sandy Shapard, Lil Ross, Barbara Eskridge, Anne Workman, Kirk Hammons, Becky Stough, Sandy Meyers, Karen Luke, Gates Oliver, Jenny and David Oliver, Pat Edwards, DeDe Benham, Barbara Kerrick, Anne Gray, Susie Nelson, Carol Hall, Betty Crow, Sharon Bozalis and Linda Rodgers. • Sitting next to Mary Fran and Jerry Neff during the reception celebrating Whitney Ingram and Andy Watkins’ wedding, Mary Fran snapped a photo of Beth and Jim Hammack and us. She airdropped it to me on my phone. Wanting to be sure it made the transfer, she asked me to pull it up. I did. But as technology and I are mortal enemies, the photo I showed her that transferred was that of a baby elephant’s behind. That really wasn’t very flattering. Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club did a miraculous turn around in that the wedding set up was gilded chairs and a ceremony before the massive fireplace, then cocktails for guests, then abracadabra – tables graced with white and
pink roses on graceful linens in the main dining area for dinner and the band. Thrilled for the couple were Dee and John Harris, Terry and Hank Bradley, Pat and Denny Meacham, Leslie Wasson and Teresa Moinette, Gale and Jim Askins, Marilyn and Charlie Bethea, Lisa and Brad Richardson, Becky and Jim Buchanan and Ellen and Don Lisle. Others were Stacey and Rob Voegeli, Tanya Turner, Linda Carpenter and Frank Olney, Berritt and Jack Sweeney, Rawsie Boyles, Linda Garrett, Bette and Jim MacKellar, Judy Lehmbeck and Mary and Bill Price. Mary told me of a nervewracking turbulent plane flight she recently took. Everyone was clutching the armrests, grimacing, rolling their eyes and praying. A two-year-old across the aisle, having no previous flying experience said, “Wheeeee!” Mary said that diffused all the tension and calmed the passengers. So precious. Parents of the bride, Karen and Earl Ingram were beaming as the couple looked so blissfully happy – though Whitney laughed several times during the ceremony – but that’s the fun OF Whitney. • Nancy Junkin had a showing of her paintings sponsored by The Howell Gallery, but it took place at the newly remodeled Myriad Gardens, the theme being “The Love of Color” – it runs through May 27. The gardens hosted the opening reception, and the flower arrangements were designed with flowers from the Myriad Garden’s grounds, so they were beautiful and unique. Others showing there were Zachary Hammack, who does modern wood furniture, and Rick and Tracey Bewley showing their glass. A portion of the sales benefit the Myriad Gardens.
Gene Rainbolt stands proudly by Charlotte Lankard as she welcomes guests to a party in her honor given by Calm Waters. For more Excursions photos, see Page B6.
- Photos by Joy Richardson
Hosting supporters of Calm Waters in their home are Michael Bradley and Shelly Giese.
Above: Susie Nelson and Gayle Semter flank honoree Marla Pierson during the Junior League awards reception. At left: Kay Oliver with deservedly proud husband Gates during the reception at OKC Golf and Country Club.
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, April 12, 2019, Page B6
Friday Society
Whitney and Andy
- Photos by Joy Richardson
Andy and Whitney Watkins — old married people — probably at least a half hour!
- Photos by Rose Lane
Long-time Oklahoma City Ballet supporters Elaine and Harrison Levy and Joan Gilmore arrive at the Ballet Ball. Elaine is a past board president and ball co-chairman.
Ballet Ball: Tickled Pink Scott Davis and Christopher Johnson attend the 2019 Ballet Ball at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center. Scott is a former board president.
Above: Earl and Karen Ingram, bride’s parents with grandson Ford Pape. At right: Morgan Pape, who was “Maid of Honor” for Aunt Whitney, and Amy Ingram Pape.
Dr. Diana Hampton and Bill Anderson enjoy the Ballet Ball.