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Happy Mothers Day!

Women of Excellence Stacy McDaniel, founder of Cleats 4 Kids, and Becky Switzer, Ground Zero founder, were among the OCU Women of Excellence Award recipients. Page B1

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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 52 • Two Sections • 18 Pages May 3, 2019

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The Village sales-tax hike produces $757K By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

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Senior Follies returns to OCU, Bill Lance is king The Senior Follies returns to the Kirkpatrick Auditorium June 1 and 2. Chickasaw Nation’s Bill Lance is the 2019 King. Beauties are, clockwise from bottom right, philanthropist Ann Lacey, Commissioner Kitti Asberry, AT&T’s Jan Moran, singer Kay Manning, community volunteer Patti Mellow and epidemiologist Mary Jane Calvey.

The half-penny increase in sales tax that went into effect 12 months ago in The Village has produced three-quarters of a million dollars in new revenue for the municipality, ledgers show. Residents in The Village voted almost 4-to-1 on Jan. 9, 2018, to raise the city sales tax rate from 4 percent to 4.5 percent and to earmark the extra proceeds exclusively for the city’s Capital Improvement Fund. It was the first increase in the town’s sales tax rate in 16 years. The Village received a little over $6.8 million in sales tax and use tax receipts between May 2018 and April 2019, according to records of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. One-ninth of that total – $757,415 – can be attributed to the sales-tax hike. The sales tax pumped $5.84 million into city coffers over the past 12 months; the extra halfpenny accounted for $649,371 of that amount and was earmarked for the Capital Improvement Fund. (Prior to

TEEM to honor Pat Rooney during luncheon By Rose Lane Editor The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) Chairman Pat Rooney will be honored for 20-plus years of outstanding leadership and service during the organization’s Community Luncheon. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 15, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The luncheon is a fundraiser for TEEM’s Capitol Campaign. TEEM is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycles of incarceration and poverty through education, personal

The new TEEM facility bears the name of Love’s Founder Tom Love’s late mother Margaret.

development and work readiness training. In July 2016, TEEM moved to a new location in Oklahoma City to better meets the needs of participants. While the move allowed for

immense opportunity for growth, capital improvements are needed to optimize the service to the community. To date, 74 percent of the capital campaign goal has been raised. The TEEM campus could be completely transformed with $1,010,000. Rooney is First National Bank’s chairman and controlling shareholder. He also serves as a trustee of the Inasmuch Foundation, St. Anthony Hospital Foundation and Oklahoma City University. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.teem.org/luncheon or call Mandy Dorman at 601-6651.

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the election, city officials estimated that the new half-penny tax would generate approximately $600,000 to $645,000 extra annually for the Capital Improvement Fund.) Similarly, the use tax produced $972,395 in that same 12-month period, of which $108,044 came from the extra half-penny. The use tax is a compensating “in lieu of” levy which is assessed on purchases that are made outside the taxing jurisdiction and not subject to the sales tax, but used within the municipality. All of the use-tax receipts, plus the lion’s share of the sales tax receipts, were deposited in the city’s General Fund to help finance municipal operations, City Manager Bruce Stone said. “We are now getting use tax on online sales,” he said. In addition, “materials, equipment, and furnishings shipped to The Village from out-of-state are subject to the use tax.” Year-over-year, May-April 2018-19 compared to 2017-18, The Village sales tax receipts grew by 15.56 percent ($787,172) See VILLAGE, Page 2

QCE principal to ring her final bell By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Dr. Janice Matthews, principal at Quail Creek Elementary School, intends to retire after the school year ends May 24, closing out a career that has spanned more than four decades. “I’ll enjoy the summer and then in about September I’ll decide what I’d like to do,” she said. See MATHEWS, Page 3

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NHills upcycling recycling By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Another attempt is being made to resuscitate a recycling program in Nichols Hills. The City of Nichols Hills established a drop-off recycling center at its Public Works facility several years ago, but the operation was shut down because non-residents from the surrounding vicinity repeatedly dumped their garbage into the fenced area that was reserved for recyclables. Republic Services, which col-

lects commercial waste in Nichols Hills, approached city officials in the summer of 2017 about starting a mandatory recycling program that would cost $25 per household per month plus a $2.50 administrative fee. However, an informal survey indicated residents overwhelmingly opposed the proposal, primarily because it would have been compulsory rather than voluntary. The latest effort is by Fertile Ground Cooperative. They were See NHILLS, Page 2


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News FRIDAY in South Africa Members of the Quail Creek Bank Travel Club read OKC FRIDAY in Cape Town, South Africa. Pictured are: Tom and Linda Gulley, Fay Andersen, Lacey Biffle, Marianne Kelley, Jeanie Mills, Jerry Shinn and Ann Lees. Be sure to pack OKC FRIDAY when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.

NHILLS From Page 1 issued a license last December to provide voluntary residential, houseside recycling and composting services in Nichols Hills. Co-owner Terry Craghead said the co-op has 52 customers in Nichols Hills who pay $30 per month for everyother-week recycling service, or $55 per month for weekly service. Fertile Ground provides a 96-gallon cart in which customers can dispose of office paper, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, cardboard, aluminum soda cans and other

metal cans, newspapers and magazines. Glass is “on the bubble,” Craghead said. “We’re accepting it, for now, but we may not in the future.” And nationwide, virtually all plastics rated No. 3 through No. 7 are destined for a landfill. Fertile Ground deposits recyclables from the polycarts into a sideloading truck and delivers them to the Batliner Recycling Center at 320 N. McCormick. “They used to buy our recyclables, but now we have to pay them,” Craghead said. The co-op also operates a drop-off site near 5th Street and Blackwelder, he said.

VILLAGE From Page 1 and use tax collections surged by 64 percent ($379,984), records reflect. Combined, that constituted a $1,167,156 increase during that 12month period. “Our businesses in The Village continue to do well and attract customers from outside our city. They are playing a crucial role in our city’s growth and improvements right now,” Mayor Sonny Wilkinson said. “Additionally, the collection of use tax continues to be a growing area of revenue for the city. This has all combined to boost the effect of the sales tax increase that our citizens approved last year. I’m

The recycling industry across the globe is in a state of chaos because, starting Jan. 1, 2018, China imposed a ban on “foreign waste” and stopped accepting 24 kinds of materials that it had been importing for recycling, explaining that contamination levels were too high. Consequently, tons of recyclable paper and plastics are piling up across the country. “We need to continue recycling as much as possible, but we also need to put reduction of consumption in the forefront of our actions,” Nichols Hills Mayor Peter Hoffman said. “We all need to stop using so much plastic.”

excited that we will enter our ‘budgeting season’ with this kind of revenue increase so we can continue to fund our citywide infrastructure and park improvements, as well as ensure that the needs of our fire and police departments are readily met.” To date The Village has spent $394,330 from the Capital Improvement Fund for various projects, Stone said, such as renovations in City Hall that included reupholstering the visitors’ benches and installing a new sound system with hearing loops inside the City Council chamber, and laying new carpet in the council chamber and the lobby of City Hall; acquiring a new telephone system for the fire station; and procuring new vehicles and equipment for use by various city departments.


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MATTHEWS From Page 1 Her successor will be Stephanie Spears, principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Oklahoma City for the last five years. Dr. Matthews has spent 44 years in public education. She started in the Oklahoma City Public Schools system in the 1974-75 school year; moved to Tyler, Texas, for 19 years; then returned to Oklahoma City in 1994. She has been at Quail Creek for the last 17 years. She is leaving just as Quail Creek Elementary is poised for dramatic changes. Because one-third of the Oklahoma City school district’s instructional capacity is vacant, 15 schools will be closed after this year; as a direct result, the average “utilization” rate among the surviving schools will increase from 66 percent to 84 percent. The districtwide “Pathway to Greatness” (P2G) restructuring is intended to achieve greater equity in the school populations, particularly among the district’s overcrowded schools on the south side of Oklahoma City, Dr. Matthews said. The number of students attending Quail Creek Elementary is projected to increase from 400 to 515. Consequently, the Quail Creek faculty will be bolstered with the addition of seven more teachers next year, which will reduce teacher/pupil ratios. A full-time art teacher’s position that was lost is being restored. During the period when the state Legislature cut funding for public education for five consecutive years. “We had to choose between music and art,” Dr. Matthews said. Subsequently the school received a grant from the Campfire Association that enabled Quail Creek Elementary to hire an art teacher to work two and one-half days per week for the past two years. The Quail Creek school counselor’s position is

slated to be increased from half-time to full-time. Counselors are essential, Dr. Matthews said. “There are so many situations facing children now,” such as when one or both parents deploy with the armed forces, or when a student is the object of bullying. Students “need someone with whom they feel safe, who will take an interest in them not only academically but personally, as well,” she said. Counselors also can help reduce student absences and help educate children about “stranger danger,” she said. Quail Creek ES currently has approximately 30 students who qualify for extra help with their English language skills. “We can get translators almost immediately” if a student needs one, Dr. Matthews said. A little over one-third of the students in the OKCPS district are English language learners. More than 17,000 of the district’s 44,000 students are bilingual; those students and their parents represent 52 languages. Quail Creek ES is a “Great Expectations” school that is “positive” and “child-centered,” Dr. Matthews said. “Every student is expected to be accepting of all other students.” Bullying is not tolerated. “Teachers have high expectations for all Quail Creek students,” she said. In the school’s Student Creed, each student declares, “I have great expectations for myself. I accept the challenge to become the best I can be … I accept the responsibility for my behavior and its results. I do not have the right to interfere with the learning and well-being of others.” A goal of Oklahoma City teachers and administrators, and the P2G restructuring plan, is “graduating well-rounded citizens,” Dr. Matthews said. “I have no definite plans” after retirement, she said, but voluntarism appears to be on her horizon. “I’ll find something to volunteer for. There are plenty of places that need volunteers.”

OKCPS has diverse student body 15% of the 44,138 students in the OKCPS district this year were identified as “special needs” students. 35% of the students in the OKCPS district are English language learners. More than 17,000 OKCPS students are bilingual. Those students and their parents repre-

sent 52 languages; the top two are English, 63%, and Spanish, 34%. Other languages spoken in Oklahoma City schools include Bengali, French, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Korean, Persian, Thai, Burmese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, and Arabic. Ethnicities represented in

Oklahoma City schools include Asian, 2%; Native American, 3%; Caucasian, 14%; African American, 23%; and Hispanic, 53%. 84% of OKCPS students are considered economically disadvantaged. Approximately 1,300 OKCPS students are homeless. Source: OKCPS


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Sports Weekly TRACK ROUNDUP | CLASS 2A-4A REGIONALS

Bears, Rocket girls run to 4th at regional With three individual gold medals between them, both the John Marshall boys and Mount St. Mary girls finished fourth at a Class 4A track regional last Saturday in Enid. The Rocket boys came in fifth, followed by the Lady Bears in ninth and the Harding Charter Prep boys in 12th place. The Bears, along with both Rocket teams qualified for the 4A state meet this Friday and Saturday at Catoosa High School. Bryce Stephens

paced John Marshall with a pair of gold medals. Stephens won the 100 meters in 10.9 seconds, just over a tenth-second ahead of teammate Timothy Stephens in second. He followed up with another win in the 200 in 22.35 seconds. Tavaun Smith leapt 5 feet, 8 inches for second in the high jump. The Bears also won the 400-meter relay by just under a half-second in 43.15 seconds. Mount St. Mary’s Madeline Martin won the long jump by nearly a foot with a leap of

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15 feet, 1 inch. She also finished seventh in the 200 meters. Gabrielle Sanderson placed third in the 3200 and fourth in the 1600, while Mary Lassiter was fourth in both the 100 and 300 hurdles. Noelle Ducote took sixth in the 100 hurdles and eighth in the 300 hurdles. Jayden Lazzari also picked up a bronze medal in the 400 meters and teammate Allison Hughes took fifth in the 100. Jackson SalsmanWhitfield earned a pair of gold medals in the distance events, winning the 1600 meters in 4:35.54 and the 3200 in 10:20.72, and also took fifth in the 800 meters. Teammate Carsten Logan finished third in the 3200 and fourth in the 1600, and Jake Hunsucker was sixth in the 3200. Erick Huffine also placed fourth in the 100 meters and fifth in the 200. Cooper Glass edged the field by just threehundredths second in 15.89 seconds to win the 110-meter hurdles.

Blake Mussman finished fourth in the 200 hurdles for the Rockets. The John Marshall girls, meanwhile, had five qualify for state, led by Amaurey Clark with a fifth-place effort in the long jump. Jaime Richardson placed sixth in the high jump and seventh in the long jump. Margiznee Turner and Gabrielle Chandler cracked the top 10 in the 100 meters in sixth and seventh place, respectively. Nathan Veal placed in two events to lead the Harding Prep boys, which qualified three for state. Veal took third in the 1600 and sixth in the 800. Ryan McLaughlin finished fourth in the 3200 and fifth in the 1600, while Trevor Witherspoon came in seventh in the 800 meters and eighth in the 1600. CHARGERS 4th AT MADILL Keyed by a pair of individual gold medals, the Heritage Hall boys finished

Large school regional meets Saturday Three large-school Fridayland track teams open their postseason this Saturday with regionals in Edmond and Duncan. Deer Creek and McGuinness are set to compete in Class 6A and 5A regionals, respectively, at Edmond North. PC North, meanwhile, treks southwest to Duncan for its 6A regional.

fourth and the girls were seventh at a 4A regional in Madill. Billy Ross swept the sprint events, with gold medal-winning times of 11.2 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.46 seconds in the 200 meters. Jaden McDaniel picked up a silver medal in the 300 hurdles in 41.32 seconds and Joe Washington was sixth in the 110 hurdles. Jayden Williams and Landon Moulder showed well in the field events, with Williams finishing second in the shot put and fifth in the discus and Moulder taking third in the discus. Daphne Matthews dominated the middledistance races with gold medals in the 400, 800 and 1600. Matthews edged the field by less than a half-second in the 400

in 58.78 seconds and followed it up with a 14-second win in the 800 in 2:03.92 and a 10-second victory in the 1600 in 5:34.04. Taiya Parker Morgan earned a silver medal in the 100 meters and took fifth in the 200 meters. Three others finished sixth, including Malia Dinwiddie in both the 100 and 300 hurdles and Sofia Meagher in the long jump. Tori Collison also finished seventh in the 800. KNIGHTS TAKE 3rd AT CHEROKEE A quartet of gold medals helped lead the Crossings Christian boys to third place, while the girls took fourth, at their 2A regional last Friday at Cherokee. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.

SOCCER ROUNDUP

Rockets advance to 2nd round Five Fridayland soccer teams started the Class 4A playoffs last week, but only the Mount St. Mary boys remain in the field. The Rockets (13-3) cruised to a 4-1 win over Classen SAS last Friday in the first round. John Cervantes netted two goals to lead the way. Eric Jaques and Jaco Magness added goals. Mount St. Mary advanced to face Southeast on Tuesday in the second round. The Rocket girls (8-5) saw their season end with a 6-3 loss to Cache on Friday. Zoe Devechio, Mackenzie Woolley and Stephanie Sherry scored goals in the setback. Both Harding Charter Prep squads, along with the Crossings

Christian girls, also suffered firstround losses on Friday. The Eagle boys lost 4-0 at Clinton to finish with a 11-5 record, while the girls dropped 5-0 decision to end the year at 9-6. Crossings Christian, meanwhile, endured a 4-3 defeat at Dove Science for a 9-5 final record. Also on Tuesday, 6A and 5A teams were set to open their postseason. Both Deer Creek squads travel to Mustang for their first-round doubleheader at 6 and 8 p.m. Both McGuinness squads, along with the Heritage Hall girls qualified for the 5A playoffs. The Irish girls hosted the Charger girls, while the boys entertained Lawton McArthur. Results weren’t available as of press time, so check www.okcfriday.com for Tuesday’s results. – By Jason Jewell


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Sports Weekly TENNIS ROUNDUP

GOLF ROUNDUP

Antlers, Chargers win regionals Both the Deer Creek and Heritage Hall girls tennis teams earned regional titles last Monday afternoon. Crossings Christian finished second and McGuinness was fourth. All four teams qualified for the state tournament this Friday and Saturday at OKC Tennis Center. Deer Creek won three of the four divisions in its Class 6A regional at Kickingbird in Edmond. Addison Miller collected the No. 1 singles title for the Antlers. Both doubles teams also picked up regional championships, including the No. 1 team of Macey Cates and Kacie Waswo and the No. 2 team of Chloe Hill and Emma Turner. Marissa Teter also claimed runner-up trophy in No. 2 singles. Host Heritage Hall earned victories in three divisions at its 5A regional, highlighted by Anna Young with a No. 2 singles title. Ryan Thompson and Annabelle Treadwell teamed up for a

Boys teams stage regionals Monday Fridayland boys tennis teams open their postseason this Monday with regional tournaments. PC North and Deer Creek compete in Class 6A, with the Panthers at Kickingbird in Edmond and the Antlers at Tulsa Union for their regionals. Heritage Hall hosts a 5A regional, which includes McGuinness and Mount St. Mary. Crossings Christian is at the OKC Tennis Center, while Harding Charter Prep ventures to Earlywine in south OKC for their 4A tournaments. State tournaments are set for May 1011 at OKC Tennis Center.

win in No. 1 doubles, as did Genesis Franks and Phoebe Shapard in No. 2 doubles. Lily Plaster finished second in No. 1 singles. McGuinness’ highlight in the regional at Heritage Hall was a third-place effort by Hailey Harris and Katherine Hill in No. 1 doubles. Payton McCuan and Haley Shanahan took fourth in No. 2 doubles, while Ashley Hill and Sarah Miller also

finished fourth in Nos. 1 and 2 singles, respectively. Crossings Christian got gold medals in two divisions at a 5A regional in Duncan. Megan Szymanski led the way with a No. 2 singles title, along with Ciarra Rose and Aspen Minihan in No. 1 doubles. Jenna Curry and Olivia Keyser picked up second in No 2 doubles, and Anna Murphy finished fourth in No. 1 singles.

The Heritage Hall boys golf team celebrates after winning a Class 4A regional tournament on Monday. Team members include, from left, Ben Thionnet, Eliot Horton, Blake Miller, Matthew Smith and William McDonald.

Chargers cruise to regional title With three players in the top 5 indvidual standings, the Heritage Hall golf team cruised to a Class 4A regional title last Monday. Mount St. Mary claimed second in another 4A regional. The Chargers and Rockets advance to the state tournament this Monday and Tuesday at Dornick Country Club in Ardmore. William McDonald carded a 36hole total of 141 at Lake Murray in Ardmore to claim individual medalist honors. Matthew Smith finished eight shots back at 149 to take second place. Ben Thionnet fired a 152 to finish in fourth place. Mount St. Mary’s Joey Lewis shot a 152 over 36 holes for second in the individual standings to lead the Rockets. Max Garza took fourth with a 159.

ANTLERS TAKE 3rd IN 6A Deer Creek had one player crack the top 5 to finish third in a 6A regional and qualify for state this Monday and Tuesday at Rose Creek in Edmond. Ty Tompkins fired a 36-hole total of 140 to take fourth in the individual standings. KNIGHTS 4th IN 3A TOURNEY Crossings Christian earned a trip to state with a fourth-place finish at their 3A regional last Monday. The state tournament is set for Monday and Tuesday at Tulsa Country Club. Craig Sanders shot 146 at Brent Bruehl Golf Club in Purcell to tie for fifth place. Find girls state tourney results at www.okcfriday.com.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Regional tourneys underway Six Fridayland baseball teams opened the postseason with regional tournaments last Wednesday and Thursday. In Thursday’s action, Heritage Hall faced off against Clinton in a 4A regional at Kingfisher. Mount St. Mary traveled to Marlow to

take on Davis in a 3A regional, while Crossings Christian battled Coalgate in a 2A regional at Silo. Class 5A and 6A regionals started on Wednesday. Deer Creek hosted its 6A regional against Midwest City, and PC North took on Edmond Santa Fe at the Edmond North regional. McGuinness took part in a three-team 5A regional at Altus on Thursday, with

games against Duncan and host Altus. Look for results in next week’s edition and at www.okcfriday.com. IRISH TAKE DOWN ROCKETS McGuinness broke open a tie game with four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to pull away for a 7-3 win over Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary last Monday. Cole Reselar went

2-for-2 with a pair of doubles, two runs batted in and scored twice to lead the Irish (10-21). Sam Bass and Michael Feighny accounted for McGuinness’ other extra-base hits and combined for four RBI. Pitcher Will Hoch didn’t allow a run or hit in an inning to pick up the win. Conner Hooper had to hits to lead the Rockets (12-14). Riley Lowry allowed a run and struck out

one to take the loss. KNIGHTS RUN OVER CYCLONES Crossings Christian scored six runs in the second inning and added five in the fourth to cruise to a 12-2 win over Casady on Monday. Six Knights had hits in the game, with Tucker Dlugonski belting a three-run triple and scoring a run to lead the way. Owen Crotts and

Jacob Snyder also drove in two runs each for Crossings (20-11). Pitcher Guy Wood allowed just a walk in an inning for the win. Casady’s Quinn Daugherty led the way with a double, while Teddy Jacobsen and Charlie Buckley scored runs. Pitcher Tyler Hart allowed 10 runs on five hits and struck out two in the loss for the Cyclones (3-16). Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.


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CALENDAR EVENTS EXHIBITS New and Ongoing • Rattlesnake Museum

May 4 • Horses, Hats & Hope

On Saturday, May 4, the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter celebrates its newest fundraising event, Horses, Hats & Hope. This fun and exciting Derby Day party will feature the full Churchill Downs experience; from Mint Juleps and over-the-top hats to cheering on the winner as the race is streamed live, H3 is the place to celebrate this illustrious Southern tradition. The party will include great food, classic drinks, music, auctions, raffles and much more. Most importantly, the purse from this “Run for the Roses” will help the Alzheimer’s Association cross the finish line in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Guests are encouraged to wear their most elaborate, creative Derby-style getups and hats – may the best one win! Horses, Hats & Hope is from 3 – 6:30 p.m. at the Red Barn on Waldo’s Pond, 1516 E. Britton Rd. For additional details and ticket information, visit h3okc.org. Can't attend? Go to the website and enter a raffle so you don’t need to be present to win.

The OKC Rattlesnake & Venom Museum has expanded its exhibit to include a 21-foot Reticulated Python. Although Reticulated Python’s are not venomous, this snake is something museum visitors will enjoy seeing. The snake is 15-yearsold and weighs 260 pounds. OKC Rattlesnake Museum is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1501 S. Agnew, in Oklahoma City’s Stockyards District. The museum includes 65 exhibits, featuring all of the rattlesnakes native to Oklahoma, as well as Oklahoma’s other dangerous snakes. Other venomous reptiles, spiders, centipedes and scorpions from around the U.S. and the world, are also on display. “Zeus” is suspected to be the largest King Cobra on display in the country. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, go to facebook.com/snakemuseumokc/ or call (405) 850-5905.

community mural and much more. Councilwoman Nikki Nice along with DayQuann Ervin will serve as event emcees. The annual community-based block party highlights major revitalization projects in Northeast Oklahoma City and aims to strengthen the economic growth of the area with the goal of connecting the Eastside community with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. For more information, please visit oneokcevent.org.

FESTIVALS

THIS WEEKEND

May 3 • Cinco de Mayo Northeast OKC Renais- Block Party May 18 • oNE OKC

sance Inc. (NEOKCR) will hold the 4th annual oNE OKC on Saturday, May 18 from 12-4 p.m. at the intersection of NE 23rd & Rhode Island. This year’s annual street festival will be headlined by nationally recognized music duo Adam and Kizzie and will feature a host of vendors, kids and wellness activities, including obstacles courses and yard games, food trucks, live music, poetry, a

Kick off your weekend with a trip to OKC's Historic Capitol Hill District for the Cinco de Mayo Block Party, 319 SW 25th St from 6-9 p.m. At this authentic and familyfriendly block party and celebration of the Battle of Puebla, dive into OKC's Hispanic culture with an evening of live music from local favorites, purchase a wristband and pick your favorites from the community

salsa tasting competition, experience a unique cultural show featuring traditional clothing from all across Mexico, check out the vendors and enjoy some snacks from fantastic food trucks. Go to historiccapitolhill.com for details.

May 4 • Quail Creek Home Tour Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the fourth annual Quail Creek neighborhood home tour features six homes spanning both north and south Quail Creek. The Quail Creek Golf & Country Club will serve as the event “Hub” for the day. Home Tour patrons will begin the day here to receive their tickets (in the form of a wristband) that will provide entrance into all six homes as well as a Home Tour booklet. In addition, a variety of supportive vendors will be at the Hub for shopping enjoyment. Go to quailcreekhometour.com for tickets.

May 4 • The Beach Boys

Performing at the Civic Center, 7 p.m.

Experimental Film at Oklahoma Contemporary

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klahoma Contemporary is hosting a festival of experimental film called SEEN/UNSEEN next weekend, May 9 - 11, at their current location on the State Fair grounds. The weekend includes early works by groundbreaking filmmakers and current works by established and emerging artists. Each night culminates in a live-onstage conversation or performance by a special guest. The festival is curated by Bishop McGuinness and University of Central Oklahoma alum Kim Voynar. Kim Voynar is CEO and Chief Imaginator of WonderTek Labs, a Seattle-based creative production company working in the VR/360 storytelling and digital contemporary art space. Voynar has worked as a respected film critic, prolific writer about inclusion in film, and frequent juror, panelist and moderator on the international film festival circuit for more than a decade. She has written for Cinematical, Movie City News, IndieWire, and Variety and was the on-air co-host for The Daily Buzz, a public radio program and podcast broadcast from the Sundance Film Festival and SXSW. More recently, Voynar has become a sought-after programmer and curator for Virtual Reality and experimental films. She has served as a

lead film programmer for the Oxford Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Houston Cinematic Arts Festival, and consultant to SXSW and Sundance. In 2017, Voynar worked with the deadCenter Film Festival team to launch a Virtual Cinema at 21C Museum Hotel, offering Oklahomans the opportunity to experience 12 Virtual reality films from across the globe. The program was so successful, deadCenter launched a full techCenter conference the following year, attracting 2,000 to the world of Virtual/360 film. During the techCenter conference, Voynar was honored with the 2018 Oklahoma Film ICON Award for her work expanding the understanding of film and promoting Virtual Reality filmmaking. SEEN/UNSEEN begins on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. with Cinematic Disruption. This program offers a curated selection of influential experimental films, ranging from early pioneers to modernday disruptors, and leads into a partial retrospective of short works by Vanessa Renwick. Renwick is a contemporary experimental film-

maker from Portland who has been disrupting what “filmmaking” means from Portland for over two decades. Kim Voynar will host a discussion with Renwick after the screening. Friday night’s Breathing Room program, also at 7:30 p.m., presents a refreshing sampler of films across a range of genres, from abstract storytelling to animated collage work. The night culminates with an exploration of experimental abstract works by guest artist Sabine Gruffat, whose films have been screened at museums and festivals around the world. Gruffat will discuss her work with Voynar at the conclusion of the screening. On Saturday, May 10, SEEN/UNSEEN will offer Animation is Art. The afternoon will kick-off at 1 p.m. with a family-friendly afternoon program, suitable for all ages. Then, Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., the animation will venture into adult fare with a terrific slate of contemporary animated films from around the world. Saturday night’s program will end with a performance of A Brief Spark Bookended by Darkness with live music accompaniment by Brendan Canty from the band Fugazi. For information about films and how to purchase tickets, please visit oklahomacontemporary.org.

OKC Rally Walk & 5K for Parkinson’s Training for a marathon is no easy feat, but Jeff Wagner is doing it for a cause. On April 15th, Jeff ran in the Boston Marathon in memory of his mother-in-law who passed from Parkinson’s in 2017. On May 5th, Jeff will be running in the Parkinson’s OKC Rally Walk and 5K in her memory. The Boston Marathon was Jeff’s 26th marathon he has participated in. He spends 18 weeks in intense training. Six days a week he runs between 6-16 miles. He also does yoga and stretching to get his mind and body ready for the long run. Jeff finished the marathon with a time of 3:20:46.

This qualifies him for the Boston Marathon in 2020. Job well done, Jeff! After the Boston Marathon, Jeff did active recovery. He took one day off of running and spent time working the soreness out. He then began training to run the ½ marathon on April 28th for the OKC Memorial Marathon. Just one week later he will participate in the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma’s Rally Walk and 5K. “Jeff has taken his commitment to help Parkinson’s families to the next level, and we are both impressed and thankful for his determination and generosity,”

says Bruce McIntyre, Executive Director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. Jeff is a part of team Boston Bound for Barb in honor of Barbara Meyers, his mother-in-law, who passed from Parkinson’s. His team hopes to raise $10,000. He plans to reach out to his friends, family and racing community to help his team accomplish this goal. All the money raised in the Rally Walk and 5K for the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma helps to fund its mission to inspire hope and transform life for Parkinson’s patients and families in Oklahoma. All of the money raised in Oklahoma stays

in Oklahoma! Currently, the foundation coordinates 30 support groups, 31 PD-specific exercise and therapy groups, 17 LOUD® Crowds, over 1600 people involved in education and over 100 free family consultations across Oklahoma this year. Support Jeff Wagner by going to its website, parkinsonoklahoma.com, clicking on the Oklahoma City Rally Walk and 5K site. Locate Boston Bound for Barb and you can donate to his team. For more information, please contact the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma and ask for Bruce McIntyre or Shelly Stierlen.

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Students

Irish Olympics help students to bond W e celebrated Easter last weekend and went right into Olympics Week. A time honored tradition since 1961, Olympics is a weeklong event with festivities that are interspersed with classroom learning. While the various games and healthy competitions between classes promote spirit and class unity, it is also a chance for McGuinness students to bond. In addition to the torch run, penny wars, and Hoops for Homeless, we had the talent show, Trivia Bowl and the always popular field day on Friday. • We held our Jr/Sr prom on Saturday at Rose Creek Golf & Country Club. The theme was “Hollywood” where the red carpet was ready to meet and greet guests. Junior and senior parents organized preprom dinners for the respective groups at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club and the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The event has become a fun McGuinness tradition and a wonderful opportunity for the classes to gather and celebrate as a group. • Several of our students braved the early morning cold and hosted Irish Alley last weekend during the Oklahoma Memorial Marathon run. The course took runners past our campus on NW 50th and Western, where we celebrated them with encouragement and music as they ran by. • Ryan Schwartz was accepted into a very incredible sum-

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mer program! The VOLUME Summer Program is for teens hoping to pursue careers in medicine. VOLUME provides hands-on learning experiences as well as the opportunity to work directly with The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital's pediatric patients. • Freshman Henry Maxwell was just accepted to the United States Naval Academy Summer STEM program June 10 for rising sophomores. He will spend the week at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Embarking on a fun and exciting adventure ahead! • The Bishop

Ryan Schwartz was accepted into VOLUME Summer Program for teens hoping to pursue careers in medicine.

Henry Maxwell was just accepted to the United States Naval Academy Summer STEM program June 10 for rising sophomores. Student Council members running with the Olympic torch to set off Olympics Week.

McGuinness Clancy Classic Golf Tournament will be held June 24 at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club. There will be morning and afternoon flights. Please visit our website at

www.bmchs.org for more information. Registration is now open for the Bishop McGuinness Summer Camps. Anyone interested can visit our website at www.bmchs.org to sign up.


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Editorial Page

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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Clay Bennett to lead ‘jail trust’ O

klahoma County’s Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) made a historic move towards accountability and progress for the jail on Apr. 18th. The Council voted to forward a “working Trust document” to the Board of County Commissioners, for us to consider enacting a Jail Trust to oversee the finances and operation of the troubled Oklahoma County Jail. Under the leadership of Clay Bennett, the influential Council has taken this innovative step. The Vera Institute of Justice’s 2017 report presented thorough, systematic steps to change the ongoing jail issues stemming to its inception in 1991. This led to the creation of the Advisory Council to enact the recommended changes.

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KEVIN CALVEY The stated goal of CJAC is to study and understand the data surrounding our County’s system, and to recommend policies based on what the facts indicate. The Council played a role, along with our Judges and outgoing OKC Police Chief Bill Citty, in significantly lowering the population in the jail over the past couple of years. Besides influential figures in the city, the council includes a range of representation: City Managers such as Larry Stevens of Edmond and Craig

Freeman of Oklahoma City, as well as Judges such as Tom Prince and Philippa James. The county itself has a diverse voice. D.A. David Prater and the Court Clerk Rick Warren are on the council, in addition to myself. The opinions of CJAC on the Trust will be an insightful lens that should show the true opinions of the members. The 18th vote, with 12 Yes and zero No votes, with 6 abstaining and one absent, proved that metro leaders are ready to act and finally begin the changes our jail so desperately requires. Overall, our community’s leadership will be showing its true colors as it advances the potential Trust, to gain greater oversight, accountability, and transparency over jail finances and operations.

Two Republican women will file for 5th

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wo well-known Republican women announced they will file for the 5th District Congressional seat now held by Congresswoman Kendra Horn. Senator Stephanie Bice was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 2014. She represents District 22 which is comprised of northern Oklahoma County and eastern Canadian County, including parts of Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont, and Yukon. Terry Neese, a conservative Republican, entrepreneur, international executive, and small business advocate, has spent 31 years in the private sector creating and finding jobs for men and women as the founder of Terry Neese Personnel Services (TNPS). Both Republicans targeted Congresswoman Horn for her votes supporting Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat majority.

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Neese said "Kendra Horn's very first action in Congress was to hand the keys to every committee and subcommittee in the House to Nancy Pelosi, which empowered members such as socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. By supporting open borders, the murder of defenseless babies, a 90 percent income tax rate, and a socialized healthcare system that would cost taxpayers nearly $32 trillion, it is clear Democrats in Washington have lost sight of what our forefathers fought for.” “Washington is seized by gridlock and runaway spending and a Democratic House majority that has embraced socialist policies and big government solutions,” Bice said. “In Congress, I’ll do what I’ve done in Oklahoma, tackle big problems head-on and work to deliver conservative solutions that grow our economy for hardworking Oklahoma taxpayers.” We can probably anticipate more Republicans will file for the seat.


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From left to right: Fletcher Harris, Cyone Harris, Andrew Harris, Boston Harris and Aubrey McClendon.

The Mayfield family, from left: Jarrod Pitts, Josiah Pitts, Elizabeth Pitts, Luke Pitts, Johannah Kersey, Chris Kersey, Sterling Kersey, Christopher Kersey, Karen Mayfield, Carroll Mayfield, Arrabella Kersey, Emma Mayfield, Monty Mayfield, Heather Mayfield, Mary Alice Mayfield, Maggie Mayfield, Jeremiah Mayfield, Graham Mayfield and Lilly Ruth Mayfield.

We will publish more Mother’s Day photos in our May 10 edition. Send or bring us your photos and $10 before Tuesday, May 7.

Friends of Brenda McDaniel hosted a party in Judy Love’s Nichols Hills home for Brenda McDaniel, who was named the Oklahoma Mother of the Year for 2019. From left, Terry Cornett, Cathy Keating, hostess Judy Love, Mo Anderson and hostesses Jane Gamble and Nancy Ellis.

Brenda is Oklahoma Mother of the Year

Above: Ann Johnstone and Pam Shdeed. At right: Hostess Jane Jayroe Gamble, honoree Brenda McDaniel, hostess Judy Love and Cathy Keating.

Cindy Rice, Sylvia Slater, Ginnie Johnson and Linda Rodgers.

Linda Elkins, Sharon Bozalis, MaryAnn Haskins and Lori Hill.


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friday honors

OCU presents awards to five Women of Excellence

- Photos By Vicki Clark Gourley

Brenda McDaniel, left, and OCU Dean of Music Mark Parker congratulate their friend Sue Ann Arnall on her Women of Excellence award.

Jane Jayroe Gamble, OCU grad, former Miss America, now an author, is a tireless volunteer in the community and her church.

OCU President Martha Burger presents Kathy Williams with her award, above left, Stacy McDaniel founder of Cleats 4 Kids, and Beck Switzer, Ground Zero founder, above right, at the OCU Women of Excellence Awards.

Five Oklahoma City University Societies Women of Excellence Award were honored last week at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. Inspiring and informative videos of each award winner were screened before each of the honorees, Kathy Williams, Sue Ann Arnall, Stacy McDaniel, Becky Switzer, and Jane Jayroe Gamble, came to the stage. In each case, the honorees talked about the importance of college

scholarships and how they had been helped. All five have a passion for giving and helping others achieve their dreams. Becky Switzer wanted to be an Olympic gymnast but became an Olympic gymnastics coach when she didn’t make the team. Her love of animals led to the founding of Ground Zero. Sue Ann Arnall focuses on Criminal Justice and Foster children. Each woman’s desire to assist others impacted our community.


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Pi Beta Phi Founders Day

Members of the OKC Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club celebrated Founders Day at the OKC Golf and Country Club. Honored for 50 years of membership are, from left in front row: Kathy Luke Griffin, Otie Ann Delaporte Fried, Linda Lake Young, Susan Samis Hoffman, Linda Samis James, Sally Sewell Wightman, Chris Mills Verity and Ellen Maddux Lisle. Pinning the honorees are, in second row, Katie Cunningham, Julie McKone, Sarah Dorr, Betty Huckabay, Heather Showalter and Carolyn Zachritz.

Sue Ann Arnall opened her beautiful home with a great group of co-hosts for people to meet our Congresswoman Kendra Horn. Above: From left, Camilla and David Ostrowe, Ann-Clore Duncan and Kay Goebel.

Meet Kendra Horn

Diamond Arrow honoree for 75 years as a member of Pi Beta Phi, Gladys Montin London with daughter, Linda London Bonebrake.

Mary Tidholm, daughter-in-law; Evelyn Hipperson Tidholm, 75 years honoree; and Barbara Tidholm Thompson, daughter.

Lissa Blaschke with Charlotte and Mikeal Clayton.

Tricia Everest, Kendra Horn and Sue Ann Arnall.


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Child Advocates to hold July 26 “Heroes Ball” at Skirvin Hotel The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is pleased to announce the third annual OICA Heroes Ball will be held on the evening of Friday, July 26 at the Skirvin Hilton. The Heroes Ball is a semi-formal event, but attendees can also dress as their favorite superhero in honor of child advocates who have reached “hero status” for the work they do on behalf of children. A special awards ceremony will posthumously honor Judge Lisa Tipping Davis with the Kate Barnard Perseverance Award for her lifetime of achievement

on behalf of improving the lives of Oklahoma's children. Several other honorees will be named at a later date and celebrated during the program. Heroes Ball attendees will also participate in live and silent auctions, a raffle, games and wine pull. Guests must be over 21, but parents and guardians can drop children ages 6-12 off at the “Sidekicks Ball.” The Sidekicks Ball will have kid friendly activities, music, food and a superhero school with special appearances from superheroes in costume.

OICA Chief Executive Officer Joe Dorman said the event will raise awareness for children’s issues and honor those who have gone above and beyond on behalf of Oklahoma children. “Oklahoma has plenty of real-life heroes who are working to keep our children safe, healthy, and in environments where they can grow and thrive,” said Dorman. “Putting on your favorite superhero costume is a fun way to recognize the great work being done on behalf of children.” Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased at OICA.org.

SONIC sponsors Scissortail Park Elementary art contest SONIC recently announced their support of an art contest that will involve more than 5,000 Pre-k through 6th grade students in the Oklahoma City Public School System. The contest will encourage students to express what they are most excited about when the Park opens later this fall. The new park will include a roller skating rink, a playground, rock climbing wall, lake with peddle boats, picnic area, interactive fountain, dog park, plenty of outdoor space to explore, space for concerts and more. Students will be encouraged to create colorful artwork depicting nature, outdoor activities and features of the Park they are looking forward to. “We’re fortunate to

partner with SONIC on this unique opportunity to leverage student’s excitement about the Park opening into some amazing artwork,” said Jacilyn Kennedy, Scissortail Park Associate Director of Events and Rental Venues. There will be a prize for the winner from each category (Pre-K second grade, third grade - fourth grade, and fifth grade – sixth grade) as well as an overall grand prize. The student whose artwork is selected as the overall grand winner will receive four VIP passes to Scissortail Park’s grand opening celebration and the park will feature the student’s artwork on promotional items during opening season. “Along with others in the community, we

eagerly await the Grand Opening of Scissortail Park, a truly momentous event for our city. We are thrilled for the opportunity to sponsor the Elementary Art Contest and continue to support academic and arts opportunities for Oklahoma's youth," said Christi Woodworth, vice president of public relations for SONIC Drive-In. In addition, teachers of category winners will receive $500 in cash and a $500 gift card for their classroom. The teacher of the overall grand prize winner will receive $1,000 in cash and a $1,000 art supply shopping spree for their classroom. Winners will be announced during Scissortail Park’s grand opening weekend this fall.

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Henry Ingels and Maestro Alexander Mickelwate perform Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor.

Wendi Wilson OKC Orchestra League president; Monireh Mohamadi; Lisa Reed OKC Orchestra League executive director; and Nasrin Jalilvand, hostess.

New members learn about league New members of the OKC Orchestra League were invited to the lovely Nichols Hills home of Monireh Mohamadi to learn about the volunteer opportunities the league has to offer.

Kam's Kookery provided a delicious buffet of salmon, chicken bites, assorted cheeses and tiny cups of chocolate mousse. League Board members gave information about our education

programs, the Symphony Show House date change to June 8-16, and the Maestro's Ball. For more information go to www. okcorchestraleague. org.

New members Diane Riggert and John Gunter with hostess Monireh Mohamadi.

Orchestra League hosts luncheon The Oklahoma City Orchestra League and the OKC Phil hosted a fundraising luncheon at the OKC Golf & Country Club. Honorary co-chairs were Kristian and Debra Kos and Chuck and Renate Wiggin. OKC Phil Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, on the piano, accompanied Henry Ingels winner of our Buttram violin competition performed Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor that Alexander played

with his brother in Frankfurt. A delicious lunch of chicken crepes, asparagus and spiced peach half and for dessert a cookie with a music note on top of either chocolate or lime pudding was served. A lovely bouquet of hydrangea and mums were the centerpieces on each table. Ticket prices do not cover the cost of concert performances so fundraising is necessary to keep the orchestra in the community.

Terry Neese, Jayne Jayroe Gamble and Estella Hernandez at the OKC Orchestra League luncheon.


Religion

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Senior-focused educational event scheduled at Crossing Community Church on May 10 RSVP of Central Oklahoma is partnering with Eunice Khoury, Well Preserved Advisory, and Crossings Community Church to host Senior Day on Friday, May 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Crossings Community Church, 14600 Portland Avenue. “For a number of years, I have been looking to have a senior-focused educational event that brings together the seniors in our community with trusted professionals who provide services and have the resources our seniors need,” said Senior Day founder Eunice Khoury. Senior Day is for people 55+ and is a day-long event that will include approximately 20 classes on such topics as Caregiving, Carla Scull, Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association; Medicare, Ray Walker, Director

of Medicare Assistance Program, Elder Fraud, Elaine Dodd, Oklahoma Banking Association, and the Care Trak Bracelet for Alzheimer Families, Patrick O’Kane, Sunbeam Family Services. Berry Tramel, sports editor for The Oklahoman will be the keynote speaker. A lifelong Oklahoman, sports fan and newspaper reader, Tramel joined The Oklahoman in 1991 and has served as beat writer, assistant sports editor, sports editor and columnist. Registration for Senior Day at Crossings Community Church is $12 and includes lunch. You may register online at www.crossings.church/senior-day or call 848-5790. ••• About RSVP of Central Oklahoma: Since 1973, RSVP of Central

Oklahoma has helped senior adults continue to live with purpose and meaning by connecting them with rewarding community volunteer opportunities, including RSVP’s Provide-ARide Senior Transportation Program. In 2018, RSVP provided more than 600 volunteers, age 55+, to serve 108 nonprofits in the Central Oklahoma community. RSVP is a partner of Senior Corps and the United Way of Central Oklahoma. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call 405.605.3110 or visit rsvpokc.org. You can also follow RSVP on Facebook at facebook.com/RSVPokc. ••• About Well-Preserved Advisory: Well-Preserved Advisory Group specializes in Medicare, Long Term Care, and Retirement Planning.

Senior Day is for people 55+ and is a day-long event that will include approximately 20 classes on such topics as Caregiving, Medicare, Elder Fraud, Care Trak Bracelet for Alzheimer Families, Online Ordering Groceries for Delivery, Fire Safety, Volunteer Opportunities, Safe Shopping, Tips and Tricks–Learning How to Use Your iPhone, and much more.

May 3 Traci Allen Mae Austin Ann Baker Phyllis Binnicker Susie Cherry Carolyn Grosche Norene Irwin Shirley Lewis Robert O’Bannon Adam Perry Peggy Postich Catherine Ratliff Gary Sanders Ethan Swindell R.G. Turnbull Debra Wood May 4 Kim Beard Martha Churchill Kurt Dudke Jay Edwards Linda Ferguson Rock Gumerson Hailey Harris David Janicki Elizabeth Palmer Michael Ray Ellen Reeder Sara Ann Chavez Rice John Robert Simon Terry Smith Thane Alex Swisher May 5 Patricia Cochran Barbara Cramer Lynn Eskridge Fielding Emily Oehlert Donald Plugge

Stephanie Steen May 6 Alison McCubbin David Cottrell Caden Henderson Staci Shepherd Richard Zahn May 7 Keely Burke Russell Dearing Virgil Paulk Jim Meeks Cindy Taylor Ritchie Mike Starcevich Dan Stuart II Cynthia A. Stumpf Tori Villa Beverly Watts Debbie Williams Barrett Lindsay Winfrey May 8 Dr. John Ainsworth Chan Baker Raymond Carter Jacob Gonce Alex Mewbourn Casey Smith Lauren Strong May 9 Neva Adams Clay Bilman Diane Casteel Connor Chavez Travis Cude Loreen Harrison Michael Mann Cathy Mills Nancy Smith James U. White III


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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES DIVORCE (Third and First Publication)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 19, 2019; Friday, April 26, 2019; Friday, May 3, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2019-907 In re the Marriage of:

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SHEMIKA DICHELL HUBBARD,)

Petitioner, and DARRIN LEE HUBBARD, Respondent.

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Robinson, as next of friend of Endahrul Mendelezz has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Endahrul Mendelezz to (b) Arenzod Antron Gaffney; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 13 day of June, 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/illegible (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 3, 2019)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-964

State of Oklahoma to: DARRIN LEE HUBBARD NOTICE! You have been sued in the above-named Court by the above-named Petitioner for Dissolution of Marriage on grounds of incompatibility. The Petition requests orders providing for child custody, support and visitation, and that the parties be awarded property in their possession and responsible for their own debts. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, you must file a written response to the Petition on or before the 28 day of May, 2019, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be rendered for the Petitioner for the relief requested. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston, DEPUTY CLERK

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Branden Duane Jones has petitioned to change his/her name to Breanna Adream Pasquanae. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 2 day of May, 2019, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Karen Colbert By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 3, 2019)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 3, 2019; Friday, May 10, 2019; Friday, May 17, 2019)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Justa Illiana Short, Petitioner, and Donald Edmunde Short, Respondent.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Donald Edmunde Short 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 ___ day of ______, 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 __ day of _____, 2019. /s/ Justa Illiana Short Petitioner SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 23 day of April, 2019. Notary: /s/Jovanna Johnson My commission expires: 07/25/22 Commission Number: 18007370 (SEAL)

NAME CHANGE (First Publication)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 3, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-881 In the Matter of the Application of Jaleesa Robinson as next of friend of (child) Endahrul Mendelezz to Change Her/His Name

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 3, 2019; Friday, May 10, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PB-2019-429 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Ada Hays Griffin and Guy Wilson Griffin, DECEASED.

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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Ada Hays Griffin and Guy Wilson Griffin, Deceased, that on the 15 of April, 2019, there was produced and filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, and instrument purporting to be the Will of Ada Hays

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